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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
When I installed the SB, I did have a problem with how to plug it in, it could be plugged in upside down. 
So take notice of the (small...tiny even), numbers on the plugs and go accordingly! 
So take notice of the (small...tiny even), numbers on the plugs and go accordingly!
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='560420' date='Apr 12 2008, 01:51 PM
When I installed the SB, I did have a problem with how to plug it in, it could be plugged in upside down. So take notice of the (small...tiny even), numbers on the plugs and go accordingly!
So take notice of the (small...tiny even), numbers on the plugs and go accordingly! Best to check the numbering in anycase.
Did you actually plug it in backwards and then use it? What happened? Or what problem did you have "with how to plug it in"?
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From: Birmingham AL
My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
Grey/Grey Budapest 18"
Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
Yeah I'm going to get in trouble with it. The throttle is very punchy now. If I get on the gas on the highway at speed ( 60-70mph) I actually get wheel spin in 4-5 gears and the TC goes nuts.... This I honestly can say is the first car to do this while driving, and I have driven some newer vets and and S and M line Audis and BMWs . It is a totally different driving experience now, I will have to be very careful in Stop and Go traffic.
Well worth the price, I could not imagine this with a Dinan or other ecu mod on a 535... like not much point in getting a 550I or e39 M5.
Well worth the price, I could not imagine this with a Dinan or other ecu mod on a 535... like not much point in getting a 550I or e39 M5.
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by Glock-357' post='560488' date='Apr 12 2008, 05:57 PM
I don't have one in my possession until next week. When I get mine I will check again, but I seem to remember due to the shape of the plug that it was designed to not be able to go together back wards. I remember a flat side and a curved side. Maybe I am wrong.
Best to check the numbering in any case.
Did you actually plug it in back wards and then use it? What happened? Or what problem did you have "with how to plug it in"?
Best to check the numbering in any case.
Did you actually plug it in back wards and then use it? What happened? Or what problem did you have "with how to plug it in"?
Otherwise, just a simple install with GREAT results!! 
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My Ride: 05 530i M Sport Sedan / Silver Grey
I just received mine from Andy this morning, i wish i had an Alan key at the office as i would go down to my car park and install it now. I am a little disturbed to hear memebrs are having problems with the engine check lights and such after the install. I suppose i will just have to be careful to line up the numbers and push hard to engage the pins and hope or the best.....
PS is there any thing else i should be mindfull of when installing the SB????
PS is there any thing else i should be mindfull of when installing the SB????
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My Ride: 2008 550i, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Nav, Jet Black, natural brown interior, automatic, Logic 7, ipod, lane departure warning.
Originally Posted by MatyB' post='561517' date='Apr 14 2008, 08:14 PM
I just received mine from Andy this morning, i wish i had an Alan key at the office as i would go down to my car park and install it now. I am a little disturbed to hear memebrs are having problems with the engine check lights and such after the install. I suppose i will just have to be careful to line up the numbers and push hard to engage the pins and hope or the best.....
PS is there any thing else i should be mindfull of when installing the SB????
PS is there any thing else i should be mindfull of when installing the SB????
I think it was mentioned earlier in this thread, but after the install, there will be a noticable smell of burning rubber coming from the rear...
(I love that one...too lazy to find out who to properly quote..)
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Finally got my own (actually that was fast). Just put it on and off to a meeting...
1. You would have to destroy the plug in order to plug it in backwards, just use common sense and look at the plugs and how they are meant to go together.
2. I did not get any lights this time. I think or IMHO it has something to do with when you swap between cars and goes away with a re-start and never come back anyways, so nothing to worry about if you see some lights upon initial install.
3. My wire coating is more of a brown then the sporty red color that ECF's is and most other's I have seen pictures of, but I don't really care
. Just an observation. The red looks kind of sporty, though if you leave any wire exposed.
1. You would have to destroy the plug in order to plug it in backwards, just use common sense and look at the plugs and how they are meant to go together.
2. I did not get any lights this time. I think or IMHO it has something to do with when you swap between cars and goes away with a re-start and never come back anyways, so nothing to worry about if you see some lights upon initial install.
3. My wire coating is more of a brown then the sporty red color that ECF's is and most other's I have seen pictures of, but I don't really care
. Just an observation. The red looks kind of sporty, though if you leave any wire exposed.
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Well here it is 1:27 pm and I have just received my second Sprint Booster, this one for my X5....I'll leave my thoughts after I've installed it!