Poor Man's M3 - Alpine White BMW 320d @ 50,000 KM

[taranonline]

Originally Posted by akshay1234

There are one or 2 people in Bombay who can do it, and I think have already wrapped cars. Though it would probably cost about half as much as a paintjob.

I've looked at JB speed. The BMW power kit is on my mind, so no extra money to pay for M3 mirrors and all.

Did you say around 30k? Phew!!

Jbspeed link just in case http://www.jbspeed.com/servlet/the-B...LCI/Categories

Bmw warranty is only 100k kms. So you gotta watch turbo's failure and stuff.

[akshay1234]

Originally Posted by taranonline

Did you say around 30k? Phew!!

Jbspeed link just in case Results for BMW:Exterior:E90 LCI

Bmw warranty is only 100k kms. So you gotta watch turbo's failure and stuff.

With the official BMW Power kit, it doesn't affect warranty and takes the power to 200 odd bhp and 420nm of torque. Do check it out, read my thread for more info. The only problem is the cost, but then they replace quite a few parts.

[taranonline]

Originally Posted by akshay1234

With the official BMW Power kit, it doesn't affect warranty and takes the power to 200 odd bhp and 420nm of torque. Do check it out, read my thread for more info. The only problem is the cost, but then they replace quite a few parts.

I have seen your thread bro!! Just dont think its worth it. Lol sorry. Has any one done it?

[akshay1234]

Originally Posted by taranonline

I have seen your thread bro!! Just dont think its worth it. Lol sorry. Has any one done it?

Not on the forum, but I've driven one with it, and a friend has done it. Believe me its worth it. The cars character changes completely. Its a much bigger difference than what is shown on paper. Due to the new intercooler and fan the engine seems much more relaxed, also the diesel clatter is reduced by a lot. The push increases quite a bit and the acceleration above 100 increases dramatically.

[taranonline]

Originally Posted by akshay1234

Not on the forum, but I've driven one with it, and a friend has done it. Believe me its worth it. The cars character changes completely. Its a much bigger difference than what is shown on paper. Due to the new intercooler and fan the engine seems much more relaxed, also the diesel clatter is reduced by a lot. The push increases quite a bit and the acceleration above 100 increases dramatically.

People around me are gonna kill me if I did. I have already spent 3-400k on mods. It was for 1.4 in chd dealership 2 months back. The diesel clatter is sometimes too much in low rpm. Do you hear a whistle noise at 2000+ rpm? It really worries me.

[akshay1234]

Originally Posted by taranonline

People around me are gonna kill me if I did. I have already spent 3-400k on mods. It was for 1.4 in chd dealership 2 months back. The diesel clatter is sometimes too much in low rpm. Do you hear a whistle noise at 2000+ rpm? It really worries me.

The price has gone up now to around 2l, but its 50k less without the silencer which doesn't really make a difference. I hear a whistle above 100kmph when the windows are down. The clatter reduces quite a lot with the kit, its half way between the noise of the stock 320d and a 6 cylinder diesel like the 530d.

[taranonline]

Originally Posted by akshay1234

The price has gone up now to around 2l, but its 50k less without the silencer which doesn't really make a difference. I hear a whistle above 100kmph when the windows are down. The clatter reduces quite a lot with the kit, its half way between the noise of the stock 320d and a 6 cylinder diesel like the 530d.

No i mean even in low speed, not the wind noise the engine/turbo whine. Its driving me crazy. Its above 2000 rpm.

[Gurpartap Singh]

Wouldn't Faeem of 28 be able to do the wrap? He's a nice skillful chap, but definitely not experienced in wrapping whole car. I could be wrong. I wish I wrapped mine in matte gray! Estimated costs?

[fre2bpowerless]

Originally Posted by taranonline

No i mean even in low speed, not the wind noise the engine/turbo whine. Its driving me crazy. Its above 2000 rpm.

There's a good chance its the turbo whistle/whine. Nothing to worry about if your cars performing as usual.

Get it checked if you notice a considerable drop in power. Could be a hose or some other pipe leaking boost.

[vaibzi]

@ taranonline: about the turbo whistle - I suggest you get this checked if the sound is louder than usual. I had this same problem and I got the turbo replaced under warranty. Although mine was on a suzuki swift

[taranonline]

Originally Posted by Gurpartap Singh

Wouldn't Faeem of 28 be able to do the wrap? He's a nice skillful chap, but definitely not experienced in wrapping whole car. I could be wrong. I wish I wrapped mine in matte gray! Estimated costs?

Hmm interesting find bro!!! Do you know where his shop is?? Your msport 5er already looks like super car. I just love your car.

Originally Posted by fre2bpowerless

There's a good chance its the turbo whistle/whine. Nothing to worry about if your cars performing as usual.

Get it checked if you notice a considerable drop in power. Could be a hose or some other pipe leaking boost.

Well car has no issues in acceleration / top speed... Did go for a long test drive with bmw mech.. Nothing found in attached computer to ecu..

Still smokes everyone hehe.. Its fun to have with who tailgate / try to overtake

Originally Posted by vaibzi

@ taranonline: about the turbo whistle - I suggest you get this checked if the sound is louder than usual. I had this same problem and I got the turbo replaced under warranty. Although mine was on a suzuki swift

Wow!! Did it make the noise go bro?? I dont want lung surgery on my car :(( still i have till 21 july to figure it out before warranty runs out!!

Waiting for these.. Will be here in a few days costed a lot!!






Message to mods:: there is no option to do multi quotes from ipad app.. Sorry.

Also please update the car km reading to 50k.

[Sn1p3r]

Originally Posted by taranonline

Message to mods:: there is no option to do multi quotes from ipad app.. Sorry.

Also please update the car km reading to 50k.

You can actually do multi quotes on iPad. Kindly refer to the iPad app thread.
Congratulations on the half century

[taranonline]

Originally Posted by Sn1p3r

You can actually do multi quotes on iPad. Kindly refer to the iPad app thread.
Congratulations on the half century

Hey thanks but unable to find it. Yes half century it is. Still trouble free mostly.

[Sn1p3r]

^here you go

Shared post from 'Team-BHP' by Sn1p3r from thread 'Team-BHP App for your iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch':

Yes you can multiple quote in iOS app.
How to:
Click the red arrow of the reply you wish to quote. There you will find a check box on the left.
Now go to the other reply. Repeat step above.
Now click the reply to the thread button on the top of your screen. This shows multiple quote option.
Voila! Issue solved cheers!t

[BikerSG]

Originally Posted by taranonline

I have done coding in my car:

So Now I have
1. Closing of ORVM on lock and auto opening on unlock
2. Angel Eyes as DRL
3. No driver seat belt chime
4. BMW M3 like speed display on screen
http://www.danmurray.net/pics/vequals.jpg

If you ever come to chennai, pls bring ur laptop and the cable