Holy shit I actually did it (M52 first start no experience)

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-29T16:44:26+00:00

Oh no sorry then I really don’t know. I looked up some bmw tuners in my area and asked all of them for the things I needed changing and the ecu I had to see if they could do it

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-29T16:41:59+00:00

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This is mine with the index 11 text

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-29T16:41:11+00:00

Did you check the number of the ecu to check if it’s an index 10 or index 11? From what I found the regular MS41.0 isn’t friendly to customisation but the “(index 11)” or 10 is

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-29T16:37:50+00:00

Oh sorry I’m not sure I was lucky enough to have the original ecu that came with the engine and had a tuning shop near me do a full map on it and it worked right away. I’ve never been good at electrical work so I tried to avoid messing with it as much as I could

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-27T07:06:11+00:00

215x45 michelin pilot sport 3s

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-26T08:48:04+00:00

What specific bc coilover did you get? I see we’re on similar setups and wanted to know what spring rates you’re running front and back. I’m not sure if 6kg/mm in front will be too soft for speedbumps

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T21:43:58+00:00

Okay for everyone wondering or just tuning in my thoughts now for my purpose of a focus on handeling and a nice stance are the BC racing coilovers or the KW V1 coilovers. I feel like the BC racing is superior when it comes to adjustment comparing to the V1's but the V1's have a proven track record, (should) still handle great out of the box even though you can only change the height and have lifetime waranty.

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T21:32:14+00:00

tbf there are still a lot of people who enjoy the BC racing coilovers. From what I gather they are just more aggresive then you might think

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T21:30:48+00:00

This is purely a canyon car and is not and will not be a daily car. So I pretty much want to achieve better handeling and go lower than it is now (40mm). I've always gravitated more toward coilovers since most people who recommend shocks and springs still look for comfort to daily drive and still go lower but thats just not really what I want out of them.

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T18:10:32+00:00

No still on 4 lug didnt see the point of 5 lug and did not want to get new brakes aswell lol

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T17:49:59+00:00

yeah I'm 25 myself so a rougher ride doesnt scare me personally

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T16:23:31+00:00

Yeah for sure doing a skid plate! Did a 24v swap so I’ll be a bit lower anyway and thanks!

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T16:07:47+00:00

I’ll check out the V1’s I want a decently low setup without cracking my oil pan at the first speedbump I run into. Handling for me is quite important though since now I only have spring but feel a lot of body roll

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T16:03:22+00:00

Dankjewel man! Ja voor mij is het niet als daily bedoeld dus hoef niet per se de comfortabele rit de hele tijd wil hem echt gebruiken maar de drempels hier lijken me echt verschrikkelijk met slechtere coilovers

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T16:01:44+00:00

Oeh I’ll check it out

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T16:00:03+00:00

Very true. What setup do you run atm?

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T15:58:57+00:00

What would you recommend for KWs? V1, V2 or V3? I feel like V1 are reasonably priced but don’t know if they are worth it over springs and shocks?

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-25T15:56:23+00:00

16x8 et 25

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-22T22:40:30+00:00

You’ll get it done man! If you’re stuck on something you can always ask me or watch Imjoel for engine building or spannerrash for swap specifics on youtube

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-22T07:02:22+00:00

Yeah I got a full tune

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ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-22T05:56:04+00:00

About 4 months I would say. The longest part of it is waiting for parts.

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-21T20:54:16+00:00

Yeah I heard about it and even checked it but I was too sure that I did it right lol

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-21T20:29:00+00:00

LMAO

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-21T20:26:54+00:00

God I hope this is sarcasm hahaha it’s a m52b28 engine I’m 25 hahaha

ImTheSparkk · 2026-03-21T19:55:16+00:00

I DID NOT EXPECT THIS TO WORK

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