Lightly Modifying My F56
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Just finished installing the AWE Tuning CF intake system and re-installed my NM Power Module. The intake looks and sounds great. Thanks to Josh at AWE for the great customer service. I didn't realize how much I missed my power module until I re-installed it. Put about 30-40 miles on it so the ECU could relearn and it screams again!
Next up is installing all the suspension goodies. They won't arrive for a few days anyway, but I'm still gonna wait until Helix releases their adjustable control arms before I start on the suspension. Eric says they should be out for the Dragon.
Correction: That means the Helix intercooler is next up, since I'm taking delivery and having it installed at the Dragon.
Next up is installing all the suspension goodies. They won't arrive for a few days anyway, but I'm still gonna wait until Helix releases their adjustable control arms before I start on the suspension. Eric says they should be out for the Dragon.
Correction: That means the Helix intercooler is next up, since I'm taking delivery and having it installed at the Dragon.
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A few more mods in the works. Just have to wait until after MOTD to get everything installed. I have on hand NM springs, rear sway bar, end links, and adjustable rear control arms. On order as of today is the JCW big brake kit, NM stainless brake lines. RSe05 17" wheels, strut bar, and billet mounts with grease fittings for the 22mm rear sway bar.
I should be able to swap out the wheels before the Dragon. While I'm there Helix will be installing one of their new intercoolers and doing some coding for me. I'll post pics of the work as it progresses. After this I'll probably do a couple of cosmetic adjustments and that should finish the car mods for a while.
I should be able to swap out the wheels before the Dragon. While I'm there Helix will be installing one of their new intercoolers and doing some coding for me. I'll post pics of the work as it progresses. After this I'll probably do a couple of cosmetic adjustments and that should finish the car mods for a while.
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Stu-mon (05-09-2022)
#39
Add some hel brake lines to this list....
I used them with my Jcw upgrade
http://auto.helperformance.com/bmw-m...ll-models-2013
I used them with my Jcw upgrade
http://auto.helperformance.com/bmw-m...ll-models-2013
Last edited by blue al; 05-09-2016 at 10:18 PM. Reason: Link added
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Add some hel brake lines to this list....
I used them with my Jcw upgrade
http://auto.helperformance.com/bmw-m...ll-models-2013
I used them with my Jcw upgrade
http://auto.helperformance.com/bmw-m...ll-models-2013
Thanks. I actually was going to go with a red "MINI" cap, but they wouldn't fit the wheel according to my parts guy. Kinda glad now since I really like the looks of the caps I got.
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Congrats , this is really coming along. The NM stuff looks great. Center caps are a perfect fit.
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Be careful down there , say goodbye to the tire tread after the dragon
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#48
While at MOTD I had Helix install one of their new intercoolers for me.
In the beginning... hidden behind this not so subtle imitation of a Hoover vacuum lies the stock I/C.
The bare front end after stock I/C was removed.
The two I/C's side by side. Helix on the left.
Preparing to mount the new I/C and the last pic is as they were cinching it down.
Thanks to the guys at Helix for a seamless install and some great coding, and thanks Eric for the great deal on the pre-order of the new I/C.
In the beginning... hidden behind this not so subtle imitation of a Hoover vacuum lies the stock I/C.
The bare front end after stock I/C was removed.
The two I/C's side by side. Helix on the left.
Preparing to mount the new I/C and the last pic is as they were cinching it down.
Thanks to the guys at Helix for a seamless install and some great coding, and thanks Eric for the great deal on the pre-order of the new I/C.
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The intercooler has nothing to do with overheating. It cools the air charge that enters the intake. The cooler the charge, the denser the air, and the more fuel that can be burned. This results in more power. Forced induction engines (turbo and supercharged) benefit greatly from cooler intake air. A larger intercooler allows for greater performance.
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