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Old 06-01-2011, 06:54 PM
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A few pics of the shop.....
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And Dyno results:
The recommendation for these runs were to apply a correction factor between 1.21 - 1.31 for atmospheric conditions and drivetrain loss. Our best run listed Max power @ 190.82 hp with 174.28 ft-Lbs. That would leave use between 230.89hp @ 210.88ft-Lbs torque and 249.97hp @ 228.30ft-Lbs torque or an average of 240hp @ 220 ft-Lbs torque.. Not quite on target with what we expected but definitely a nice gain in hp and torque regardless. Again I wish I had a baseline measure but unfortunately I don't. If we assumed the best scenario the results would be 250hp @ 228ft-Lbs torque.
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Originally Posted by Georgieb
One more guilty pleasure and then I'll be back to some real mods, I promise. The "M" Pedals. I just couldn't resist.
nice pick
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And here's a shot of the manifold, support components and install.
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Originally Posted by Georgieb
Polishing the head light lens removed years from my car
Hello Georgie,

How did you do the headlight polish? Can you provide instructions or link to detailed instructions? Thanks.
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I sure can N1755L,
Welcome to the forums. Check this link (PDF) out....Post some pics once your done.

Cheers!

http://www.nseconsulting.com/bmw/hpt.pdf
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Originally Posted by Georgieb
I sure can N1755L,
Welcome to the forums. Check this link (PDF) out....Post some pics once your done.

Cheers!

http://www.nseconsulting.com/bmw/hpt.pdf
Good idea, I'll take "Before" pics. They're not bad, just mildly pock-marked by a few years of rock-blasting. Would be nice to have 'em looking pristine again. Thanks for the .pdf, going to see what I can do.

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This mod had a serious level of difficulty and took an extremely long time but the end results are just beautiful. I upgraded my front Headlights to the LCI counterparts, installed and programmed a new LMA module and removed my Bruce Miranda cables for my LCI Tail lights, replacing them with the OEM harness connection and LMA module. Once I was done I then added new Xenon's 6000K D1S bulbs and ballasts along with 8000k HID Angel Eyes to match 6000K Fogs I installed last year. I got the HID kits from John @ Motorconcepts and got the Head Lights off eBay. LMA module and harness assemblies etc came from Tischer in the US. Here is a thread explaining the install and some of the difficulties I face.

https://5series.net/forums/topic/114...l/page__st__15

And of course some pics for your viewing pleasure.
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A few more pics of the install. The link I posted above has much more detail.

Cheers!
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A few earlier shots. This was a pretty big mod so I took tons of pics....
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