Joining the FI world *Update Post 22*

BMW_Knight · 01-25-2012, 10:33 AM

I ordered my AA stage 1 kit two weeks ago. The wait is excruciating.

I thought I would create this thread to document the build.

Also when I get the kit I will have the following items up for sale:

1. BMW performance intake with approx 600 miles on it.
2. UUC under drive pullies

So far I have order a fuel filter and m3 motor and transmission mounts in preparation for the charger.

What else should I do before installing?

lab rat · 01-25-2012, 10:43 AM

I am not sure if AA kit comes with new belt tensioner. It would be good idea to change it as preventive maintenance.

TrippinBimmer · 01-25-2012, 10:50 AM

Welcome to the CLUB!

I would do the CCV and some other minor mainteince while you are in there.

MachRc · 01-25-2012, 10:56 AM

Some gauges to keep an eye on the kit. The ati epod gauge holders and boost/ oil temp / afr are always great to have.

chivo328 · 01-25-2012, 11:02 AM

Depending on your cars mialeage and whether you've ever replaced it you might consider knocking out your VCG.

MaverickM3 · 01-25-2012, 11:08 AM

Congrats on the AA kit OP! Welcome to the club.

Jelly335 · 01-25-2012, 12:14 PM

Congrats dude I wanna see how the build goes.

MalibuMafiaV · 01-25-2012, 12:16 PM

Awesome man. Welcome to FI. How many miles are on the car?. What type of transmission and differential do you have?. None of this should matter quite yet if you keep it at low boost stage 1. But if your over 100k miles I would recommend new rings on the pistons and a metal had gasket to stay safe. I would also recommend if you have an auto get a 3.64 diff from a Z4 for the heat exchanger. Just run rich and you should be a ok

. I would worry more about the drivetrain then the motor anyways if over 100k miles. I would also put in new rear trailing arm bushings and differential mounts.

ZeroSum · 01-25-2012, 12:32 PM

Congrats on the purchase - the AA kit does come with a new mechanical belt tensioner.

Can't think of any other preperations, maybe add an air filter sock to help keep the dirt / rain off.

Dibs on the intake - just PM me when you are ready to sell.

2000_328CI · 01-25-2012, 12:43 PM

so excited to see this build shane

BMW_Knight · 01-25-2012, 12:59 PM

Thanks everyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chivo328

Depending on your cars mialeage and whether you've ever replaced it you might consider knocking out your VCG.

Done when I did my besian vanos kit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuMafiaV

Awesome man. Welcome to FI. How many miles are on the car?. What type of transmission and differential do you have?. None of this should matter quite yet if you keep it at low boost stage 1. But if your over 100k miles I would recommend new rings on the pistons and a metal had gasket to stay safe. I would also recommend if you have an auto get a 3.64 diff from a Z4 for the heat exchanger. Just run rich and you should be a ok

. I would worry more about the drivetrain then the motor anyways if over 100k miles. I would also put in new rear trailing arm bushings and differential mounts.

I have an m rear subframe with 3.62 diff getting ready to go in in the next two weeks. Its a manual.
I was looking at ahead gasket and studs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroSum

Congrats on the purchase - the AA kit does come with a new mechanical belt tensioner.

Can't think of any other preperations, maybe add an air filter sock to help keep the dirt / rain off.

Dibs on the intake - just PM me when you are ready to sell.

Will do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000_328CI

so excited to see this build shane

Me too

Quote:

Originally Posted by MachRc

Some gauges to keep an eye on the kit. The ati epod gauge holders and boost/ oil temp / afr are always great to have.

I was thinking about that. What brand gauges do you recommend?

MalibuMafiaV · 01-25-2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_Knight

Thanks everyone.

Done when I did my besian vanos kit.

I have an m rear subframe with 3.62 diff getting ready to go in in the next two weeks. Its a manual.
I was looking at ahead gasket and studs.

Will do.

Me too

I was thinking about that. What brand gauges do you recommend?

Excellent in that case you should be rockin in no time!. Looking forward to seeing your finished FI project

MarcusLSB · 01-25-2012, 01:18 PM

Welcome to the F/I world!

Viral@ActiveAutowerke · 01-25-2012, 10:19 PM

Congrats!!!

Welcome to F/I Club

bobm3 · 01-26-2012, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_Knight

Thanks everyone.

Done when I did my besian vanos kit.

I have an m rear subframe with 3.62 diff getting ready to go in in the next two weeks. Its a manual.
I was looking at ahead gasket and studs.

Will do.

Me too

I was thinking about that. What brand gauges do you recommend?

shane you should get
aem uego gauges.. they look the best i think. and most inportant after you put in the blower and gauges have the car tune on a dyno .. before you fine tune the s/c make sure you have the gauges in the car so you can see how your engine is running.....
bob

BMW_Knight · 01-26-2012, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viral@ActiveAutowerke

Congrats!!!

Welcome to F/I Club

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobm3

shane you should get
aem uego gauges.. they look the best i think. and most inportant after you put in the blower and gauges have the car tune on a dyno .. before you fine tune the s/c make sure you have the gauges in the car so you can see how your engine is running.....
bob

I am actually going to look into the rear view mirror gauges to keep it clean.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=721173

02black330ci · 01-26-2012, 03:33 PM

Nice man, welcome to the family! Glad to see another FI car in MD, we are a rare breed here in the MD/DC/VA area....

For gauges, I would go with what Scott offers for our rear view mirrors

.

This is his website http://www.radar-mirror.com

bobm3 · 01-26-2012, 03:56 PM

[QUOTE=02black330ci;14020719]Nice man, welcome to the family! Glad to see another FI car in MD, we are a rare breed here in the MD/DC/VA area....

For gauges, I would go with what Scott offers for our rear view mirrors

.

This is his website http://www.radar-mirror.com[/QUOT
around 8 years ago i bought the mirror with the v1 in it and i was told by the guy who invented that set up that my rain sensor in the mirror would be not working if i got the v1 in the mirror is that still thru ??????????
bob

Active 2 · 01-26-2012, 06:01 PM

Welcome to the world of F/I! Cant wait to see the final outcome!

Au2bahn · 02-04-2012, 07:22 AM

Definitely the aem gauges. It's more accurate than any cheaper types. Lessons learned on my part.

Sent from my DROIDX using Bimmer

01-25-2012, 10:33 AM	#1
BMW_Knight Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,913 My Ride: STG2 ZHP,E70 X5(DD) View My Garage	Joining the FI world Update Post 22 I ordered my AA stage 1 kit two weeks ago. The wait is excruciating. I thought I would create this thread to document the build. Also when I get the kit I will have the following items up for sale: 1. BMW performance intake with approx 600 miles on it. 2. UUC under drive pullies So far I have order a fuel filter and m3 motor and transmission mounts in preparation for the charger. What else should I do before installing? __________________ Thanks to: www.getbmwparts.com www.aatuning.com www.toyotires.com Eurowerkz Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Join the Eurowerkz Facebook Fan Site : Click Here Need your car coded with Euro Options? (Remote Windows up, Corner delete, DRL off, etc.) PM Me

01-25-2012, 10:43 AM	#2
lab rat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,051 My Ride: '02 330iT View My Garage	I am not sure if AA kit comes with new belt tensioner. It would be good idea to change it as preventive maintenance. __________________ Because sleeper.

01-25-2012, 10:50 AM	#3
TrippinBimmer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ridgeland, MS Posts: 5,345 My Ride: ZHP Custom Stage 3.5 View My Garage	Welcome to the CLUB! I would do the CCV and some other minor mainteince while you are in there. __________________ ..::\|TrippinBimmer's Boost Build with Cool Parts\|::.. 4whp/3tq SAE Corrected \| Active Autowerke \| BimmerBrakes \| VMR Wheels \| ..::\| TrippinBimmer's New Project : 1988 e30 325e \|::..

01-25-2012, 10:56 AM	#4
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01-25-2012, 11:08 AM	#6
MaverickM3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Savannah/L.A. Posts: 41 My Ride: gets Badge View My Garage	Congrats on the AA kit OP! Welcome to the club. __________________

01-25-2012, 11:02 AM	#5
chivo328 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,385 My Ride: '00 328ci/'01 330ci View My Garage	Depending on your cars mialeage and whether you've ever replaced it you might consider knocking out your VCG.

01-25-2012, 12:14 PM	#7
Jelly335 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: L.I. NY/ CF FL Posts: 5,497 My Ride: 2001 bmw 330I View My Garage	Congrats dude I wanna see how the build goes. __________________ E46 330i retired E92 335 current <3 my one wheel wonder http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2269710/1 -Jeremy

01-25-2012, 12:16 PM	#8
MalibuMafiaV Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu Posts: 959 My Ride: SCed E46 & Maserati View My Garage	Awesome man. Welcome to FI. How many miles are on the car?. What type of transmission and differential do you have?. None of this should matter quite yet if you keep it at low boost stage 1. But if your over 100k miles I would recommend new rings on the pistons and a metal had gasket to stay safe. I would also recommend if you have an auto get a 3.64 diff from a Z4 for the heat exchanger. Just run rich and you should be a ok. I would worry more about the drivetrain then the motor anyways if over 100k miles. I would also put in new rear trailing arm bushings and differential mounts. __________________ Last edited by MalibuMafiaV; 01-25-2012 at 12:17 PM.

01-25-2012, 12:32 PM	#9
ZeroSum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 362 My Ride: 05 325 View My Garage	Congrats on the purchase - the AA kit does come with a new mechanical belt tensioner. Can't think of any other preperations, maybe add an air filter sock to help keep the dirt / rain off. Dibs on the intake - just PM me when you are ready to sell.

01-25-2012, 12:43 PM	#10
2000_328CI DK Jack Sparrow Join Date: May 2004 Location: Isla de Muerta \| DC/VA Posts: 28,544 My Ride: 328Ci \| Range Rover View My Garage	so excited to see this build shane __________________ Everything you need to know on muffler deletes : http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=745244 Back Up Camera for E46 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=ckrDiAClGgM Muffler Delete on E46 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofYhRq0T3eI

01-25-2012, 01:18 PM	#13
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01-25-2012, 10:19 PM	#14
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01-26-2012, 03:33 PM	#17
02black330ci Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ^^ E46FANATICS ^^ Posts: 1,836 My Ride: 05'M3, 03 996TT View My Garage	Nice man, welcome to the family! Glad to see another FI car in MD, we are a rare breed here in the MD/DC/VA area.... For gauges, I would go with what Scott offers for our rear view mirrors . This is his website http://www.radar-mirror.com __________________ Best ET 11.93 Best Trap 134

01-26-2012, 03:56 PM	#18
bobm3 Senior Eurowerkz Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: bklyn Posts: 12,480 My Ride: 2003m3smg View My Garage	can i ask you something about my e-46 m3 [QUOTE=02black330ci;14020719]Nice man, welcome to the family! Glad to see another FI car in MD, we are a rare breed here in the MD/DC/VA area.... For gauges, I would go with what Scott offers for our rear view mirrors . This is his website http://www.radar-mirror.com[/QUOT around 8 years ago i bought the mirror with the v1 in it and i was told by the guy who invented that set up that my rain sensor in the mirror would be not working if i got the v1 in the mirror is that still thru ?????????? bob __________________

01-26-2012, 06:01 PM	#19
Active 2 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 147 My Ride: 02 E46 m3 View My Garage	Welcome to the world of F/I! Cant wait to see the final outcome!

02-04-2012, 07:22 AM	#20
Au2bahn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 567 My Ride: 05 330i ZHP,09 HCHII View My Garage	Definitely the aem gauges. It's more accurate than any cheaper types. Lessons learned on my part. Sent from my DROIDX using Bimmer __________________ Jon Estrella ESS TS2 - VMR V710 19" wheels - KW Coilovers - 3.46 Diff - Macht Schnell 5mm Rear Spacers - BMW Performance BBK w/ floating rotors - BMW Performance Strut Brace - BMW Performance Air Intake - BMW Performance SSK/DSSR - Hawk HPS Brake Pads - SS Brake Lines - OEM M3 RTAB w/ Vorshlag Limiters - Meyle HD FCAB - TMS Sway Bars w/ adjustable links - AEM Digital Boost Gauge - Stewart w/p - 6K HID Fogs - Swain Coated Magnaflow headers

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