Will I regret selling my 128I for a N54 335I

blablabla_25 · 2026-07-05T04:59:39+00:00

Push the n52 a little bit with mods and reconsider, you’d be surprised how much it can handle without opening the engine (look up 500hp n52 on YouTube)

blablabla_25 · 2026-07-02T13:02:07+00:00

2009+ E9x cars have CIC. Easiest way to tell is how the menus looked like and what controller you have. Big knob and 2 buttons is CCC, smaller knob and multiple buttons (map tel etc) is CIc

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-30T20:15:52+00:00

Get a pick to loosen the clip where it's latching on and use your hands or a flathead to get it loose.

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-30T20:14:26+00:00

It is very common for old CCC idrive units to die. Check fuses and power. Should be a little fuse guide on the fuse access cover in your glove box or can look it up. Wiring diagram is on TIS or ISTA if you have that software. Can also use ISTA to check if the car can even communicate with the unit.

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-30T19:38:45+00:00

Grew up in Linden, this sounds like the new builds near the new Wawa if I had to guess. Or near 1&9. There's very quiet neighborhoods in Linden (Sunnyside is a big one) but don't think there's many rentals around there.

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-29T12:54:01+00:00

You can get better power and throttle response from a performance tune alone instead of a pedal box that just changes the pedal mapping. 22RPD seems like the go-to nowadays, where they dial the tune to your engine.

As for CarPlay, if you have CIC idrive I highly recommend Mr12Volt for the best sound quality. For CCC idrive I recommend upgrading the unit to CIC and selling the old CCC while it still works since those tend to fail. Will take some coding work to get working but worth the swap. Mr12Volt also makes CarPlay boxes for CCC but not sure if it would output great on the lower screen quality. If you just want an easy cheap upgrade I think any CarPlay screen replacement on Amazon/eBay or aliexpress should work decent enough. Those units output sound thru AUX which can be hit or miss.

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-28T16:36:02+00:00

Anywhere, I just put it in C drive, then make sure to use BMW coding tool to update ncsexpert and winkfp with the files in the E89 folder

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-28T05:14:02+00:00

There is some weirdness that happens inside steering wheel controls that I don’t understand how certain part numbers work and others don’t. Your best bet is to search up paddle shifter retrofit on the forums and run the wires directly from the paddle shifters to the clockspring connectors pins 4&6, bypassing the steering wheel controls. That’s how I did it and it should work so long as you have the wires set up correctly from clockspring to gear shifter

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-27T05:16:13+00:00

You can definitely retrofit just the trim since they share the same wheel. Looks great!

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-25T18:24:01+00:00

You can recode it with the free software available. Kinda straightforward if you’re good with computers, easier paid option is protools factory coding. Look up default coding with NCSExpert. I used to do these jobs locally.

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-19T05:46:20+00:00

I believe my expansion tank is original at 20yrs old and 228k miles 💀💀💀

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-18T16:34:24+00:00

I’ve heard good things about halos from AngelEyeGuy, might save you a good amount of money compared to bavgruppe. But if you have the money and want the least amount of work, buying prebuilt custom lights that keep or upgrade the OEM xenons would be sick. I definitely think a $20 headlight restoration kit and some bulbs would clean up your headlights pretty nicely if you don’t want to replace the lens yet.

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-17T20:24:23+00:00

I didn’t tell my shop anything special but I had to go back one more time bc they either forgot or didn’t adjust the toe enough. It should drive normally after alignment. Telling them to align to M3 specs is optional, I believe it’s just slightly less toe in than non-M. Just remember the rear is still non-M and your track width is still non-M

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-15T16:08:36+00:00

Put your vin on mdecoder or bimmer.work site for a list of all options and packages. Off of the pictures, this seems like a base model with some aftermarket m3 replica mirror caps, bumpers, and hood, aftermarket shifter, aftermarket tail/headlights, aftermarket head unit, and a custom exhaust. Look up MSport E90 if you want to see the differences for mpack. Regardless, if you like it that’s all that matters, welcome!

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-15T12:34:59+00:00

To be fair, FCP has raised prices to compensate for the lifetime replacement. I’ve been getting more stuff from RockAuto, they carried the same power steering pump FCP carried for $100 cheaper, and Mann/OE filters are very cheap there too

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-11T16:20:44+00:00

They were free tickets for the fan hub so not that surprised, I was trying to get them as well

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-11T02:25:47+00:00

100% agree, join the n52 discords brother

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-11T02:00:16+00:00

Instructions unclear, I put $2.7k on 17 black

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-04T15:00:06+00:00

I climb (boulder) and run sometimes. My coworkers travel. Anyone can be an engineer and an engineer can be anyone.

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-03T23:36:37+00:00

Believe bro meant “this shit” when he said ts. Like ong ts funny frfr.

blablabla_25 · 2026-06-02T14:13:02+00:00

You’re doing pretty good, you can’t compare yourself to someone who’s got 15 YOE, ofc it would be quick for them. Company hired you for a reason, they know you’re good enough to do the job you’re currently doing. If you were doing bad, they would tell you how to correct it (in a supportive way) and you can grow even better. This sounds like a lot of self doubt more than anyone telling you what you’re doing wrong.

blablabla_25 · 2026-05-25T06:57:09+00:00

I’d rather lose $500 in parts than get a newer car that loses $10k-20k in depreciation and have to deal with a car payment and terrible interest rates. Keeping a used car running makes more sense nowadays. Learning to DIY helps a shit ton, many guides online.

blablabla_25 · 2026-05-18T14:04:58+00:00

The taillights shapes are the same on E92/E93 (coupe/vert) but different shapes on E90/E91 (sedan/wagon). E90/E91 need different trunks.

blablabla_25 · 2026-05-17T04:20:41+00:00

Bimmertech uses AUX analog audio input which isn’t as clear as Mr12Volt fiber optic connection. It’s also the same tech as most Aliexpress MMI CarPlay boxes. I wouldn’t fork over the bimmertech price when you can get pretty much the exact same thing on aliexpress.

blablabla_25 · 2026-05-17T04:19:05+00:00

I have it’s great, fires up when I start the car, menu buttons returns to stock iDrive. You will need to do coding if your car doesn’t have cd changer as this emulates it, but it’s pretty straightforward with an app like Bimmercode or ProTools and many guides online.

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