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11-30-2010, 09:36 PM | #1 |
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Installing JVT (eBay) Headers on Z4M (S54)
For the cost I figured why not, if I have any issues I will just replace them with SuperSprint stepped headers
DIY here: http://www.billswebspace.com/BMWZ4MS...stallation.htm
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11-30-2010, 10:35 PM | #2 |
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Awesome write up.
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12-01-2010, 01:20 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for your comments.
It might be similar......part numbers may be different and the process/tweaks required may be slightly different. I don't own an M54 car so it would be hard for me to speak to that.
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12-01-2010, 09:13 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for offering your insight
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I also like the old site and it has cause me too spend lots of $$ lol. Just wondering, sorry to change the subject but on the old site u said u installed the lamin-x front headlight. I dont see it on your car, did u like it, or what did u think of it. I was thinking about getting the gunsmoke one thaxs Boyd
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12-01-2010, 11:44 PM | #11 |
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nice rightup, bill. love ur site...very informative. keep us updated on how the headers work out
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12-01-2010, 11:49 PM | #12 |
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Yes, Supercharger is about it......and I would like to swap out the aluminum dash/console trim for carbon leather when I win the lottery ;-)
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12-01-2010, 11:51 PM | #13 | |
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In the mean time I have cleared the codes to see if they come back.
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12-01-2010, 11:56 PM | #14 |
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The carbon wrap looks great I think and a lot cheaper. I was thinking also about your sub install and wondering if U think its worth it. The sound quality is crap in our cars IMO. I have been waiting forever too see what BSW will come up with if anything, thaxs keep up the great work, wished I lived closer
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12-02-2010, 06:35 AM | #17 |
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If you don't have Nav, you don't have DSP so it may be fine......it is a lot easier to replace the head/speakers.
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12-02-2010, 12:06 PM | #18 |
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Actually my unit does have dsp. So back on the orginal topic lol why did u choice these header over other was it the price. I dont know if u have been following the treads but one of the guys on here is designing, fab and testing his own exhaust system. Sounds promising, thaxs again
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Any initial impressions on the headers, butt dyno or otherwise?
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I chose this header because it is a copy of the proven SuperSprint design, and for $200 I didn't think there was a lot to lose. Once I get the code issue resolved I think I will be happy, saving of over $1k with a little added work.
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12-02-2010, 03:51 PM | #21 | |
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The car definitely feels stronger on my seat dyno and actually reduces the heat under the hood with those two large OE cookers gone
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ESS never got mine turned off either. They claimed I damaged the 0'2s in install but no way did that happen. I called bullshit but they wouldnt retune. I dont think they know how to turn them off. I also believe NO tuning company can turn them off so no blame to ESS. But when you shell out $800 for a tune PRIMARILY to turn off sensors and they say it CAN be done, well that's just wrong. IMHO it didnt affect performance but it is embarrasing to have a nice car with a Check Engine light on. It drove me nuts. It would go off and on every couple hundred miles. This is why until somone can prove to me they can turn them off the 08 will remain with stock headers. I miss having them so dont get me wrong there, loved the sound and power upgrade.
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