diy

  1. Subwoofer

    Technical Advice on Engine Removal

    Hello all, Soon I will be taking my engine out and putting it into another chassis... I just wanted to know if anyone has any experience or tips with dropping the : Engine, Subframe, trans, all suspension at the same time ? I want to make the swap as quick as possible... I have access to a...
  2. Alturiak

    Ignition Coil Electrical Socket (Engine Harness Connector)

    Does anyone know where I can find the information for the ignition coil engine harness electrical connector, part number 12-52-7-519-996? I'm specifically trying to obtain it directly from the manufacturer. It appears to be the Lear Corporation, but I can't find anything that can direct me to...
  3. V

    DIY Independent Knock Feedback (Knock Ears)

    Here's a quick write-up on how to wire up a spare knock sensor to the block, so your tuner can listen for knock in real time (aka Knock Ears or Det Cans). This is mostly for the built motor peeps experiencing false knock, but could also be helpful for stock motor high power builds with a noisy...
  4. digitalashley

    N54 (E87) LPFP psi low??..

    Hi everyone, I have gone from a stock 135i (N54) low pressure fuel pump due to low psi (52-42psi) readings at idle and throughout RPM range (rail pressure would drop and cause limp mode), to a walbro 450 and have retained the bucket and Venturi to keep it close to stock as possible and...
  5. Krazi3azn

    M57 - How to fit a N54 intercooler and delete red boost hose

    Here’s a how to delete your red boost pipe and get an intercooler for under $300 Not so much a DIY since it’s a straight forward install. Main reason of doing this is eliminate the leaky red boost hose and also find an alternative better than stock. Yes, there are alternatives out there like...
  6. Panzerfaust

    Technical Easiest external fuel filter + FPR DIY options?

    Hey guys, I'm looking to get the most out of my (stock DI-only) fuel system as possible. I have a bucketed walbro with an attached non-bucketed walbro running off of a Hobbs switch which seems to be working as perfectly as one could hope for. That said, I'm looking to get rid of the fuel...
  7. V

    Teaser: DIY stage 4 fuel system

    Disclaimer: just got the whole shebang installed last weekend, currently investigating some minor hiccups possibly EKP related. Will post full DIY when it's fully sorted. Is working fine now. About 3 weeks ago I started putting together a DIY stage 4 fuel system. My goal was for this to be the...
  8. A

    Fortune Auto 500 Install - DIY

    What's up everyone. I wound up getting rid of the air ride and as I am taking my car in a different direction. I went ahead and ordered some Fortune Auto 500 coils with 8k and 11k Swift Springs, locking collars, and radial bearings. Here is the first part of the video of me doing an unboxing...
  9. Abacus38

    DIY Coding Injectors using windows 10

    Coding injectors is so easy even wall-e can do it! and here's how! Download these two programs 7zip --->https://www.7-zip.org/ BMW standard tools -->https://mega.nz/#F!zw5V0IrD!08GgdgH0AtxZcWh62_76xA 1. Use the 7zip program to extract Bmw standard tools and open the folder. Right click on...
  10. Jeffman

    DIY Article: Augmented Reality For DIY Auto Mechanics? Amazon Innovates In Auto Retail

    Augmented Reality For DIY Auto Mechanics? Amazon Innovates In Auto Retail Credit for this article belongs to CBInsights.com, where it was published today. PDF below. A newly granted patent shows Amazon is pursuing augmented reality tech to fuel a new focus on auto parts. Shopping online for...
  11. hassan_hamdan

    E8x Non-LCI Tear down, CF Eyebrow and Rings DIY Thread

    First, let me say, im no professional by any means, and figured I would try my hand at creating a solution for a problem that isn't really addressed. In the fall had hit a hard enough pothole without paying attention, and although the 1er was alright, the inner grey ring for the adaptive...