Evan's E61 Build: Pics, Updates, and Wagon Love for All
08-04-2015, 07:54 PM
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I plan to run these headlights for now, the projectors are much better than before and although white demon-eye look isn't flawless I really like the unique look. I am not a fan of LED rings oem or not.
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08-10-2015, 09:22 AM
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Went a little OCD on the engine bay...
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Up next will be a custom coolant hose for the expansion tank and some black silicone reducers for the inlet system.
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Up next will be a custom coolant hose for the expansion tank and some black silicone reducers for the inlet system.
08-28-2015, 09:40 PM
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Replacement DP gaskets and hardware
Replacement turbo hardware
N20 TMAP
Water pump + Thermostat
Hexon RR550s
Installing Tuesday!
Replacement turbo hardware
N20 TMAP
Water pump + Thermostat
Hexon RR550s
Installing Tuesday!
09-02-2015, 06:40 PM
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So your rear track width increased by something like 1.5-2 inches (40mm-50) with the M5 hubs?
Leads me to wonder: are the rear fender flares on an M5 that much wider then a non M E61 (like the front fenders), or are the rear trailing arms narrower to account for the M5 oem wheel offset and wider hubs?
Did your replace any of your backing plates? Aren't those larger on an M5?
Leads me to wonder: are the rear fender flares on an M5 that much wider then a non M E61 (like the front fenders), or are the rear trailing arms narrower to account for the M5 oem wheel offset and wider hubs?
Did your replace any of your backing plates? Aren't those larger on an M5?
09-02-2015, 08:51 PM
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So your rear track width increased by something like 1.5-2 inches (40mm-50) with the M5 hubs?
Leads me to wonder: are the rear fender flares on an M5 that much wider then a non M E61 (like the front fenders), or are the rear trailing arms narrower to account for the M5 oem wheel offset and wider hubs?
Did your replace any of your backing plates? Aren't those larger on an M5?
Leads me to wonder: are the rear fender flares on an M5 that much wider then a non M E61 (like the front fenders), or are the rear trailing arms narrower to account for the M5 oem wheel offset and wider hubs?
Did your replace any of your backing plates? Aren't those larger on an M5?
I removed the backing plates and did away with them, they served no purpose for me.
It makes you think why they gave the xi such high offsets.
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09-05-2015, 07:25 AM
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Okay, I think I see what lead to my confusion about track width.
I had not noticed the shallowness of the M5 rotors in your batch of post 1525638's images:
I take it that all standard 5-series hubs and brake parts are on depicted on the left, and M5 on the right. So M5 hubs are shorter and the rotors are shallower too?
As for the Xi's high offsets:
I have read enough about "rolling diameter" and "rolling circumference" of tires with regard to staggered setups and Xdrive to make my head spin. And yet also opinions about how differences in front-to-back offset have just as great an influence on the Xdrive system. And then the fact that X5's had Xdrive and staggered setups, yet with very specific wheel combos and offsets. And still there are the Alpina B5s and B7s now using Xdrive (which of course could be mildly or vastly tweaked). I am left perplexed.
Fortunately, Evan, we have you pioneering the way for all of us unwilling to accept, "no, it will not work!"
I had not noticed the shallowness of the M5 rotors in your batch of post 1525638's images:
I take it that all standard 5-series hubs and brake parts are on depicted on the left, and M5 on the right. So M5 hubs are shorter and the rotors are shallower too?
As for the Xi's high offsets:
I have read enough about "rolling diameter" and "rolling circumference" of tires with regard to staggered setups and Xdrive to make my head spin. And yet also opinions about how differences in front-to-back offset have just as great an influence on the Xdrive system. And then the fact that X5's had Xdrive and staggered setups, yet with very specific wheel combos and offsets. And still there are the Alpina B5s and B7s now using Xdrive (which of course could be mildly or vastly tweaked). I am left perplexed.
Fortunately, Evan, we have you pioneering the way for all of us unwilling to accept, "no, it will not work!"
Yes, the rotors are shallower just as the hubs are.
Regarding the rolling diameter I have heard of people running staggard setups with complete disregard for the xi system with no problems and I have certainly heard it the other way around. Personally I have had no bad experiences with it but I always run tires sizes within that 1% range, it makes dialing in your fitment a nightmare but I have not heard enough info to convince me I continue following that rule.
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09-05-2015, 07:25 AM
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Here are some more pics of the turbo install. It was a lot of work but a fun project, I learned a lot.
Sub frame was dropped.
The pile of parts grew!
Brakes
Hexon vs oem
Rear oem turbo off, front oem on
CHRA on front turbo, no bueno
Rear turbo
Front turbo, no bueno
Hexon
So much room for activities! All turbo hardware and downpipe hardware were replaced.
In with the new
Checked my valves and it looks like a sleeve on cylinder 4 is bad
Replaced Thermostat and Water Pump, essentially resetting the 80,000 mile time bomb
Replaced passenger side engine mount
Found some wear on the silicone reducer running to my intercooler, I am also happy to report that it wasn't filled with oil.
Decided to refresh the boosted portion of my intake system.
T-bolt clamps are out and my intake system is 100% worm-gear.
All of the silicone humps were cut off the pipes to help improve flow, I did the same thing to my inelt system.
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After
The battle axe that was my prior charge pipe connection
Much better. I will consider it a "good problem" if make enough boost to blow these clamps off! :devil
Sub frame was dropped.
The pile of parts grew!
Brakes
Hexon vs oem
Rear oem turbo off, front oem on
CHRA on front turbo, no bueno
Rear turbo
Front turbo, no bueno
Hexon
So much room for activities! All turbo hardware and downpipe hardware were replaced.
In with the new
Checked my valves and it looks like a sleeve on cylinder 4 is bad
Replaced Thermostat and Water Pump, essentially resetting the 80,000 mile time bomb
Replaced passenger side engine mount
Found some wear on the silicone reducer running to my intercooler, I am also happy to report that it wasn't filled with oil.
Decided to refresh the boosted portion of my intake system.
T-bolt clamps are out and my intake system is 100% worm-gear.
All of the silicone humps were cut off the pipes to help improve flow, I did the same thing to my inelt system.
Before
After
The battle axe that was my prior charge pipe connection
Much better. I will consider it a "good problem" if make enough boost to blow these clamps off! :devil
09-07-2015, 03:18 PM
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09-09-2015, 08:29 PM
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Here is an updated exhaust clip with the Hexons installed.
Exhaust system is straight piped with a Magnaflow resonator.
Evan
Exhaust system is straight piped with a Magnaflow resonator.
Evan
09-10-2015, 04:11 AM
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Sounds great!
Quick question about the M5 hubs, can you just swap the hub only and still use the stock brake setup? Or do you have to use the M5 brakes as well?
I am really only concerned about getting a little more offset.
Quick question about the M5 hubs, can you just swap the hub only and still use the stock brake setup? Or do you have to use the M5 brakes as well?
I am really only concerned about getting a little more offset.