Technical thread for Hong Kong members

[RD Sport]

Guys,

Since our original thread is too long and contain so many BS.

I started this new thread for us to discuss Technical things about E9x so please no BS on other things, thanks.

[RikuE90]

Great idea! Dr. RD

[RikuE90]

Guys,

Just bought the latest issue of CAR magazine (UK).....there is an article on the M-division and the new M3! ......quite interesting.

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/magazin...e_territory=UK


exerpt from CAR's website:

M3 UNCOVERED
It's another CAR exclusive – a shoot of the new, 420bhp M3 in the M Division's secret bunker. We are access all areas with the men who created the new supercoupe, and have sensational pictures that get under the skin of the new M3.

[Joe_Black]

The mother load....

1) Dissection of the new M3 v8 engine
2) Alpina Bi-Turbo detailed analysis

Yummy.....

[RikuE90]

Nice....I wish I have a copy

[Joe_Black]

I tried to buy one for you but it is sold out everywhere.....

I believe I got the last copy in Taikoo Shing.

[RikuE90]

This CF diffuser is nice...

[RikuE90]

New Bretyon E90 kit...

[RikuE90]

[RikuE90]

[ikbs]

hi guyz n girlz ! its been a while!!

Want to ask about the K&N panel filter; can anyone comment on them in the E90?

better flow? or not really noticeable... any noise compare to OEM filter?

over all good OEM upgrade?

cheers.

D.

[RikuE90]

Originally Posted by ikbs

hi guyz n girlz ! its been a while!!

Want to ask about the K&N panel filter; can anyone comment on them in the E90?

better flow? or not really noticeable... any noise compare to OEM filter?

over all good OEM upgrade?

cheers.

D.

Hi ikbs,

The Euro-spec Inline 6 uses a cylindar type air filter instead of a Flat panel filter as in the US-spec E90.

I have been using the K&N filter for about 3 months now. At the very beginning, I noticed more of a freer-reving engine....thus the engine is reacting faster. It is not a big difference though....so, kind of got used to it after a while. A little increase in driving pleasure I would say.....(too bad at the expense of a little higher fuel consumption)

[ikbs]

Our HK car's are Euro Spec with the cylinder shape filter !!

where did you get yours and do you mind telling how much they worth ? (cylinder shape filter)

I did a bit of research and saw people selling flat panel filter; I thought thats what we have!

I couldn't do a check cuz I'm not around the car now
sadddd...

[hkbmwenthusiast]

My 335i Cabrio will arrive in Aug and I want to upgrade to 19" wheels. After having checked with some tyre stores I found out that it's quite difficult to get 19" tyres (225/35 front, 255/30 rear). The only thing those guys kept recommending is Dunlop Sport Max. There is no Bridgestone or Toyo. If any of you know where to get more selections, please let me know.

[RikuE90]

Originally Posted by ikbs

Our HK car's are Euro Spec with the cylinder shape filter !!

where did you get yours and do you mind telling how much they worth ? (cylinder shape filter)

I did a bit of research and saw people selling flat panel filter; I thought thats what we have!

I couldn't do a check cuz I'm not around the car now
sadddd...

Yes...we get the cylindar shape filter.....this is better!

I got mine for HK$500 .....bought direct from one of the K&N HK distributor.

[RikuE90]

Originally Posted by hkbmwenthusiast

My 335i Cabrio will arrive in Aug and I want to upgrade to 19" wheels. After having checked with some tyre stores I found out that it's quite difficult to get 19" tyres (225/35 front, 255/30 rear). The only thing those guys kept recommending is Dunlop Sport Max. There is no Bridgestone or Toyo. If any of you know where to get more selections, please let me know.

Hi hkbmwenthusiast,

I was in the same case as you 3 months ago....

I insisted on using the factory recommendation on 225-35-19 and 255-30-19. There is not much choice.

There only brands that has both of these sizes are Pirelli P Zero Nero and Continental Sport Contact 3.

However, Continental HK distributor is having some problems with the German company. So, they don't have anything to sell right now.....(that's what I heard). Therefore, it onlys leave you Pirelli P Zero Nero.....this is what I am using right now.

Maybe the newer Pirelli P Zero Hero will also have these sizes too...

Hope this helps

[ikbs]

hi RikuE90

can you private message me the detail of the K&N distributor?

Thank You very much!

D.

[hkbmwenthusiast]

Hi RikuE90's:

thank you for the response.

cud u pls tell me how much you paid for your tyres and where you got them.

and what rims do you use?


thanks.

[RikuE90]

Originally Posted by hkbmwenthusiast

Hi RikuE90's:

thank you for the response.

cud u pls tell me how much you paid for your tyres and where you got them.

and what rims do you use?


thanks.

This is what I have now....

BBS RS-GT w/ Pirelli P Zero Nero
Front: 19"x8.5 +28 225-35-19
Rear: 19"x9.5 +25 255-30-19

The Tires alone costs about $10XXX.

[hkbmwenthusiast]

Hi, RikuE90:

Thanks for the info and pictures. Your wheels and tyres look great. Also the price sounds reasonable.

[hkbmwenthusiast]

Hi, RikuE90:

The G-90 tuned E90 pictures you posted are awesome. Do you know if those G-Power Diamond wheels are available in HK? I want to find specs of the wheels but couldn't find it on the web. Any idea?

thanks.

[RikuE90]

Originally Posted by hkbmwenthusiast

Hi, RikuE90:

The G-90 tuned E90 pictures you posted are awesome. Do you know if those G-Power Diamond wheels are available in HK? I want to find specs of the wheels but couldn't find it on the web. Any idea?

thanks.

hkbmwenthusiast,

I found this link...take a look! There is a downloadable spec to show the spec of the rims.

http://www.g-power.de/769.html?&L=1

http://www.g-power.de/index.php?id=7...1&uid=2099&L=1

I think you can import these rims directly from the company.