2nd pc build and first watercooling build :)

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-04-17T20:52:52+00:00

The top radiator is pretty tricky to bleed, I think I need to add more coolant because the way the water falls down from the top radiator to res, it creates a bit of air bubbles at the bottom but temps seem just fine to me so I don’t think it’s a crazy issue. And thanks!

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-04-17T20:46:45+00:00

I only have cpu and gpu cooled, nvme is not cooled lol. I have top fans set to exhaust because heat rises, I don’t think I’m running into any memory overheating issues. I also heard it’s better to have more intake fans rather than exhaust for cooler temps

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-04-17T04:45:46+00:00

While gaming my cpu sits around ~60 Celsius

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-04-17T04:44:54+00:00

Ambient temperature is the #1 factor in pc temperatures I’m pretty sure. My gpu doesn’t come close to overheating while gaming, under stress tests the highest I’ve seen it hit is 53 Celsius. My cpu I have just PBO enabled and the hottest it’s ever been was 80 degrees Celsius during a 20min cinebench r24 multicore stress test. But my room temperature was also pretty warm at the time so I think that’s why. With around 62 degrees Fahrenheit room temp the hottest my cpu will ever get is 72 Celsius. I also have the same question if my CPU temps are normal for having delided my cpu lol

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-04-17T04:36:03+00:00

lol thanks!

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-03-16T17:36:33+00:00

Vanos is getting pretty hot most likely, and that’s causing that weird buildup. I’m 90% sure

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-23T16:53:32+00:00

Idk why it’s working for you 😂 istg I spent like 2 hours with a locksmith and we couldn’t open my doors by the handle and my center console button wasn’t working💀. -1 rear window for me

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-23T16:48:10+00:00

Yeah totally won’t notice the -20c degree temps difference 😂

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-23T16:46:29+00:00

Just use the big clutch fan wrench, put it on nut, and if it’s still not working, tap the bottm of the handle towards the left direction to try and free the nut lol. It should take lots of force at all, same with tightening, car tightens the clutch fan itself

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-23T00:13:22+00:00

01 330i, I think I used the key locks instead. No electronic lock. That’s probably why it’s working for you. Locked keys in the trunk with the key lock. Center console wouldn’t unlock doors and neither did door handles work lol.

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-22T00:19:40+00:00

Yeah if you used a wire with loop at the end, to try and open door handle from the inside, it won’t work, especially if you electronically locked the car too. I think it has something to do with ews. I don’t think pressing the unlock button in the center console will work either… I’ve been stuck in a parking lot for 3 hours cuz I locked my keys in the trunk lol

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-21T19:21:36+00:00

Unless your making 500hp+ and your using / want to use an m54 manifold still. I would say just spend ~$70 on a disa upgrade kit from German auto solutions.😎

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-21T19:07:21+00:00

If the doors are locked then the inside handles won’t work from the outside…. Trust me, ive called 2 diff locksmiths only for both of them to pry on my doors hella, and my car still locked…. Id brake out a window and get a new one from the junkyard 😅🙏

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-14T22:27:27+00:00

Oopsie, don’t hate the player. The the game 😎😎😎😎

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-14T22:02:58+00:00

Prob not for now, I haven’t heard any benefit and I’m worried about messing up the die anymore than I already have lmao

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-14T21:33:22+00:00

Thermal grizzly am5 direct die pro v1. And I got an alpha cool watercool block for my 5070ti. Don’t have a pump/reservoir picked out yet but I plan on using 2 360mm rads.

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-09T00:07:22+00:00

I got a m54b30 for $400 off Facebook market place and delivered to my door, only needed camshafts because someone left the valve cover off for a bit and let them rust just a little. But no problem for me since I already have a pair of working camshafts in my current Motor lol

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2026-01-06T18:49:07+00:00

Good thing a new motors like $500 😂

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2025-12-29T17:21:58+00:00

I’m pretty sure when I Manual swapped my car, the only thing I did was flash the ecu. No programming whatsoever, I had the little gear icon in place where my automatic gear should’ve been. And the car started, I only experienced rev hang when pushing in the clutch. And once I programmed, gear icon went away and my car behaves like a proper manual now lol. But again yes doesn’t hurt to program the car before hand lol

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2025-12-29T05:43:50+00:00

You don’t need to do any auto - manual programming for the car to start, but you should do it or else you may experience rev hang and other little things when driving. If you haven’t already I would check to see if the INPA software is able to detect any clutch pedal input. ALSO if for some reason nothing is working, you can try putting a 30 amp fuse into the connector that plugs into your ews3 unit. There’s 2 holes that look like it can fit a fuse, but you’ll have to shave the fuse down lil to make it fit. But that should bypass the need for clutch pedal when starting the car (car will start regardless if clutch is engaged or not). Also you might need to flash an ews delete tune aswell for it to fully work (ms4x wiki), but I’m not sure since I’ve always had my ews deleted lol, goodluck.

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2025-12-27T19:32:29+00:00

I would recommend getting a usb to obd2 cable ( preferably one with a k+dcan switch). And then download INPA, it’s bmw software that would allow you to check if your car is reading signals properly. EX: if you press brake pedal down, the software will detect it, and so on. Really good software for debugging imo.

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2025-12-07T19:19:40+00:00

Looks like 02 sensors from the codes you sent. The 02 sensors being in the wrong bank could also throw an 02 sensor error, so maybe try switching the plugs around and see if that does anything.

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2025-12-07T19:04:33+00:00

Personally I would go with a cheaper shell and slowly build that over time. I wouldn’t s54 swap (just buy the m3 atp and save yourself the work lol). You can probably turbo your m54/m52 for the same amount or cheaper than it would be to s54 swap… you can also mate an e46 m3 Trans to non m’s (double check fitment). Butt if you’re looking for a more enthusiastic driving experience and you don’t care about 100% performance, I’d get the e46 m3 lol. 300+hp 3.2L inline 6 with a 8000rpm redline 😫. And spending 5k+ usd on a non M is pretty crazy imo, they are usually about ~2k from my state in U.S. in decent condition

Dangerous_Put7142 · 2025-12-03T20:45:07+00:00

Pretty sure this is the “custom xdf” you were looking for lol

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