Belated Introduction!

Gear Head · 10-31-2015, 04:13 AM

Hello! Just thought I'd do the proper thing and say hi.

Coming from the world of Imprezas, I decided to take the plunge and get myself a e92. Initially I was looking for a 330 but it had to be dark grey with black leather, auto/paddle shift and a petrol. So once I took a 325 for a spin, I was sold.

Plenty of power for me. Even after coming from an Impreza WRX.
I finally have a comfortable car that looks absolutely stunning.

The only issue with the car is that every now and then, it idles roughly for a few seconds when started from cold. I have read that it could just be that that the vanos solenoids needs a good clean out?

:thumb:

Juz5i · 11-01-2015, 03:37 PM

Oh yes! Looks great mate. Same colour as mine.

Got any plans for it?

Ao1 · 11-02-2015, 11:01 AM

If you have a 3 litre N53 325i and at some stage want more power you can convert it easily to a 330i.

http://mosselmanturbo.com/remapping-...25i-e90-218hp/

AWSAWS · 11-02-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ao1

If you have a 3 litre N53 325i and at some stage want more power you can convert it easily to a 330i.

http://mosselmanturbo.com/remapping-...25i-e90-218hp/

Pre-2010 cars are 2.5 litre.

Ao1 · 11-02-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSAWS

Pre-2010 cars are 2.5 litre.

Mine is a 2009, 3 litre

Wavey 335i · 11-11-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AWSAWS

Pre-2010 cars are 2.5 litre.

Not exactly, they stopped using the N25B25 sometime in late 2007 I believe.

Aragorn30d · 11-11-2015, 10:44 AM

That ones a 3.0.

Pazzify · 11-12-2015, 04:27 PM

Lovely colour, looking for my first BMW and dark grey is beautiful!

Wobble · 11-12-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pazzify

Lovely colour, looking for my first BMW and dark grey is beautiful!

I've gotta 325i m sport saloon low mileage in the classifieds

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Gear Head · 11-14-2015, 06:38 AM

Definitely a 3 litre. Says so in the log book.

Gear Head · 11-14-2015, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pazzify

Lovely colour, looking for my first BMW and dark grey is beautiful!

Cheers mate

Hard to find this colour in m sport spec. Best colour out there for the e92 on my opinion.

Phil325i · 11-14-2015, 07:32 AM

Welcome. Worth finding a good indy who can read any fault codes for you. Your poor cold stating could be any number of things. Reading the codes avoids wasting money on guessing! Think about a Performance Exhaust - really brings out the sound of that straight six...

Gear Head · 11-14-2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

Welcome. Worth finding a good indy who can read any fault codes for you. Your poor cold stating could be any number of things. Reading the codes avoids wasting money on guessing! Think about a Performance Exhaust - really brings out the sound of that straight six...

Any recommendations? Coming from the world of imprezas, I don't want it too loud!

Phil325i · 11-14-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gear Head

Any recommendations? Coming from the world of imprezas, I don't want it too loud!

The Performance Exhaust (note the capital letters) is an OEM product from the BMW Performance range for your car. It carries a BMW plate, so won't invalidate any warranty and sounds just right (IMO), subdued at cruise (no drone) but a lovely roar at WOT.

The pic shows a US system, the European Performance exhaust consists of the back box only (plus clamp).

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Gear Head · 11-14-2015, 05:33 PM

What sort of money are these boxes?

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Gear Head Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E92 325i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Belated Introduction! Hello! Just thought I'd do the proper thing and say hi. Coming from the world of Imprezas, I decided to take the plunge and get myself a e92. Initially I was looking for a 330 but it had to be dark grey with black leather, auto/paddle shift and a petrol. So once I took a 325 for a spin, I was sold. Plenty of power for me. Even after coming from an Impreza WRX. I finally have a comfortable car that looks absolutely stunning. The only issue with the car is that every now and then, it idles roughly for a few seconds when started from cold. I have read that it could just be that that the vanos solenoids needs a good clean out? :thumb:
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Juz5i Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 254 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cheshire UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 F87 [0.00]	Oh yes! Looks great mate. Same colour as mine. Got any plans for it?
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Ao1 Captain 123 Rep 604 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: England iTrader: (3)	If you have a 3 litre N53 325i and at some stage want more power you can convert it easily to a 330i. http://mosselmanturbo.com/remapping-...25i-e90-218hp/
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Aragorn30d Lieutenant Colonel 175 Rep 1,596 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fife iTrader: (0)	That ones a 3.0.
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Pazzify New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: E90 325i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bournemouth, UK iTrader: (0)	Lovely colour, looking for my first BMW and dark grey is beautiful!
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Gear Head Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E92 325i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Definitely a 3 litre. Says so in the log book.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 624 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Welcome. Worth finding a good indy who can read any fault codes for you. Your poor cold stating could be any number of things. Reading the codes avoids wasting money on guessing! Think about a Performance Exhaust - really brings out the sound of that straight six... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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Gear Head Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E92 325i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	What sort of money are these boxes?
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