Evan's E61 Build: Pics, Updates, and Wagon Love for All
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Good looking out. I actually have one of these which is waiting to go in, just haven't installed it yet. Hoping for no downgrade in sound quality when making the jump to BT.
https://www.parts-express.com/sure-e...2-vdc--320-351
Good looking out. I actually have one of these which is waiting to go in, just haven't installed it yet. Hoping for no downgrade in sound quality when making the jump to BT.
https://www.parts-express.com/sure-e...2-vdc--320-351
Carly Bluetooth Multimedia / AUX interface for E-model 5- and 6-series BMW Adapter and Retrofits Retrofits
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MyCarly recently began offering this, it seems like a good solution, easier to install too.
Carly Bluetooth Multimedia / AUX interface for E-model 5- and 6-series BMW Adapter and Retrofits Retrofits
Carly Bluetooth Multimedia / AUX interface for E-model 5- and 6-series BMW Adapter and Retrofits Retrofits
Sure Electronics' webstore Bluetooth V4.0 Audio Receiver Board w APT-X - BRB3
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Removed the "#N54E61" decals from the rear windows.
Tried raising the idle with INPA to mitigate the chatter from the SMFW but was having trouble executing with INPA, tried MHD as well and was running into connectivity issues there as well. My previous tablet for MHD flashing was an older Astro Queo A712 so I snagged a used Nexus7 Gen II off eBay but the issue persists so I think it is my K+DCAN cable so I ordered one of the "legit" ones from HRTuning.
Interior is looking pretty good, need to get my hands on a set of oem brushed aluminum trim, tired of vinyl and want the real thing. I also ordered an aluminum iDrive knob form an M5
Trying to install DIS v57 so I can recalibrate the steering angle sensor and some other things but am having a hard time getting a free English version, I have successfully found French and Russian....
Noticed some rubbing when the front wheels are ALMOST at full lock, problem solved.
Spotted some sidewall blisters on a rear tire, thankfully I JUST made the cutoff my my warranty at America's Tire so that was replaced for free and I paid out of pocket for the other rear, tread was low so it was a good time to upgrade.
Now that I am RWD I don't have to worry about F-R rolling diameters which allowed me to make the jump from 275 to 285s in the rear, I am happy to finally reduce the tire stretch in the rear as it was previously too much for my preference, also nice to have more contact patch and MEAT in the rear.
Someone say MEAT!?
Fitment will be REALLY tight with the new rubber, I raised the rear air suspension a bit for added clearance but I might rub under BIG compressions, we will see. Down the road I plan to shave the mounting face down a bit and raise the offset so I have that to fall back on since I can't mangle the fenders or bumper any more.
Just sold my cylinder head so here is a rough break down on replacing my blown N54:
Blown N54 Block: Scraped
Damaged N54 from totaled 2011 335is w/ 35k: -$900
Unused components from junkyard N54 sold: +$950
Parts and tools to repair junkyard N54: -$450
Original N54 cylinder head sold: +$500
Total Expense for low mile N54 = No Expense
Dreaming of a pano roof delete....
+1.5" of headroom (I am 6'8") and -65 lbs from the roof. Win Win!
...although I can't imagine shipping a wagon roof from Europe would be cheap. :/
Tried raising the idle with INPA to mitigate the chatter from the SMFW but was having trouble executing with INPA, tried MHD as well and was running into connectivity issues there as well. My previous tablet for MHD flashing was an older Astro Queo A712 so I snagged a used Nexus7 Gen II off eBay but the issue persists so I think it is my K+DCAN cable so I ordered one of the "legit" ones from HRTuning.
Interior is looking pretty good, need to get my hands on a set of oem brushed aluminum trim, tired of vinyl and want the real thing. I also ordered an aluminum iDrive knob form an M5
Trying to install DIS v57 so I can recalibrate the steering angle sensor and some other things but am having a hard time getting a free English version, I have successfully found French and Russian....
Noticed some rubbing when the front wheels are ALMOST at full lock, problem solved.
Spotted some sidewall blisters on a rear tire, thankfully I JUST made the cutoff my my warranty at America's Tire so that was replaced for free and I paid out of pocket for the other rear, tread was low so it was a good time to upgrade.
Now that I am RWD I don't have to worry about F-R rolling diameters which allowed me to make the jump from 275 to 285s in the rear, I am happy to finally reduce the tire stretch in the rear as it was previously too much for my preference, also nice to have more contact patch and MEAT in the rear.
Someone say MEAT!?
Fitment will be REALLY tight with the new rubber, I raised the rear air suspension a bit for added clearance but I might rub under BIG compressions, we will see. Down the road I plan to shave the mounting face down a bit and raise the offset so I have that to fall back on since I can't mangle the fenders or bumper any more.
Just sold my cylinder head so here is a rough break down on replacing my blown N54:
Blown N54 Block: Scraped
Damaged N54 from totaled 2011 335is w/ 35k: -$900
Unused components from junkyard N54 sold: +$950
Parts and tools to repair junkyard N54: -$450
Original N54 cylinder head sold: +$500
Total Expense for low mile N54 = No Expense
Dreaming of a pano roof delete....
+1.5" of headroom (I am 6'8") and -65 lbs from the roof. Win Win!
...although I can't imagine shipping a wagon roof from Europe would be cheap. :/
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Again, thank you for the update!
What about a body shop ordering the roof sheet metal? I wonder if that is a viable option. They might have ties or connections to get that roof metal piece. Just a thought.
What about a body shop ordering the roof sheet metal? I wonder if that is a viable option. They might have ties or connections to get that roof metal piece. Just a thought.
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Time will tell, ideally I would like to get an oem roof and headliner from Europe and have it properly swapped.
The other alternative is to have a sunroof delete glued/welded/fused into the pano opening, there are options like this for the E9X guys, some are CF. If a company was willing to produce one for the E6X I would certainly consider installing it. My concern would be proper fitment but if it was well designed then it would likely be the most cost effective option.
Ditching 60+lbs from the roof and adding headroom are HIGHLY desireable for me but it would be hard to justify the $X,XXX it would cost to execute the mod.
Evan
The other alternative is to have a sunroof delete glued/welded/fused into the pano opening, there are options like this for the E9X guys, some are CF. If a company was willing to produce one for the E6X I would certainly consider installing it. My concern would be proper fitment but if it was well designed then it would likely be the most cost effective option.
Ditching 60+lbs from the roof and adding headroom are HIGHLY desireable for me but it would be hard to justify the $X,XXX it would cost to execute the mod.
Evan