Hello, I am new to this post, as i have just bought my first car. A salvaged 2007 335i. Only thing i could afford because I'm only 16. I have been working on cars full time for the last 3 summers, and on and off before that. I am in the process of putting the engine back into the car and i was wondering, what mods should i maybe think about before putting it back in? Not a huge problem if i have to pull it again, but hey, who wants to have their car in the shop for 2 days? Besides mods that go on the engine what have you guys found worthwhile and easy to live with?
Rubber: Tagging onto DSX's post...I'm MORE than impressed with your project. I highly encourage your pursuit of at least a BSME...don't even think twice about it.
Of the five BSMEs that I hired, they've all achieved high salaries with high job satisfaction...oddly enough, their college projects were all "cars." This is what I was looking for when I hired them.
At the time that I hired them (entry level BSME), I received many 100's of applications. The few that were "culled out" were subject to "other interview requirements." We ran down to the parking lot during the candidate's interview to see if they had "cool" cars, or to see if they had "modded" their cars. This is what we were looking for!
I ended up with 5 BSME "car and light truck nuts." Just what I needed. :thumbup:
It pays to do thorough interviiews and see what the job candidates are actually driving...what their "passion" is
That is my ultimate goal. To work with cars. I have never had a lasting interest with anything else except cars ever since I can remember going to the "world of speed" virginia city hill climb and riding around in Ruf's CTR2 back when I was 4, or so. But I will never think twice about getting my degree, and In the end at UND getting a masters is 1/2 tuition cost so I will more than likely get it. Its great to hear from someone like you with experience in the field and your "method" of approval, because when it comes down to it my degree is a just a peice of paper and I would like to have physical evidence I am actually capable of things. This forum is something I would possibly point to in the future. It is not the most professional thing in the world but it at least shows I have a few abilities. But hey glad to hear from you and thanks for reading!
Hey rubber, it's only now I ran into this thread. And you're amazing dude! Keep up the good work. I'm impressed with your determination. If you keep doing great, you'll be able to go further.
He was a civil and mechanical engineer. He was building roads, dams, etc. on contract from the Army Corps of Engineers. He isn't a natural-born American., I'm 1st generation.
This is a Defender:
One of the greatest off-road cars ever produced. He was rebuilding them because they were in a tunnel which caved in. These Defenders are worth quite a pretty penny in the U.S.
Those things look mean. Id love to have one. My sister just got a LR3 (I think) and its not quite the off roading machine they make it out to be. Not the best clearance and very cheap, chinsey parts. Not something youd seriously want to go off road in. The defenders resemble the G wagons a bit too. Sweet rides.
Those damned Defenders can be fixed with a hammer, a screwdriver and a big set of ViseGrips. They are made to be repairable in the middle of nowhere, and when they have to be, they can be. I have it on good authority that a nice sized rock can even substitute for a hammer, but rocks are hard to come by in the middle of the Serengeti.
Edit: A little story. An English cousin was in the Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corp (Plymouth). In one of their exercises they drove a Defender to Wales and crossed a roadless mountain range with it. They had to either push it or winch it the entire way and they did a lot of both. Their Sergeant told them to treat it like their life depended on it, because it did. Unsure what he meant.
They are the ultimate in simplicity and durability. Are these commonly used by the english armed forces? I suppose the would like to use a local (not so much) brand.
He was a civil and mechanical engineer. He was building roads, dams, etc. on contract from the Army Corps of Engineers. He isn't a natural-born American., I'm 1st generation.
This is a Defender:
One of the greatest off-road cars ever produced. He was rebuilding them because they were in a tunnel which caved in. These Defenders are worth quite a pretty penny in the U.S.
Those damned Defenders can be fixed with a hammer, a screwdriver and a big set of ViseGrips. They are made to be repairable in the middle of nowhere, and when they have to be, they can be. I have it on good authority that a nice sized rock can even substitute for a hammer, but rocks are hard to come by in the middle of the Serengeti.
Edit: A little story. An English cousin was in the Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corp (Plymouth). In one of their exercises they drove a Defender to Wales and crossed a roadless mountain range with it. They had to either push it or winch it the entire way and they did a lot of both. Their Sergeant told them to treat it like their life depended on it, because it did. Unsure what he meant.
They're very utilitarian, and s*** to drive on roads. Not exactly comfortable. But offroad, it can eat 90% of the vehicles out there. I put it on top of the 90's+ G- wagens in the ability category, it's a more purpose-built, hardcore machine. The newer LRs are honestly crap, the reliability has gone down the toilet and it's more about aesthetics than ability.
The Defender is like a frontier wife. You want one that's strong and sturdy and has "breeder hips". A wife that can chop fire wood, dig up tubers with her hands and generate body heat to keep you alive on cold January nights.
The 335i is more of a city mistress. She's much higher maintenance but also has a somewhat different "skill set".
Thanks! Glad to entertain! As for my absence on here, just work work and more work. 14 hours a day 5-6 days a week. But the 335 is running so well. I have had 0 issues with the car other than the drivers airbag. Bought it on ebay which usually is a somewhat safe bet but the airbag I purchased was from a scammer. Was repacked but NTSB sent me a letter stating the explosive charge in the bag may fail to deploy. As of last month that has been fixed. I had the turbos out for new wastegates courtesy of BMW of Minnetonka, and installed new compressor turbine blades, as well as mid cat deletes, and water meth injection as well as a full 4 inch air trackt. Also got 4 new ASA rims. Honestly dont know what style but ATD had them for nedt to nothing. You may notice in one of the pictures posted theres a M3, and a M5 in front of my car. Lets just say it was a good day at the shop. I have moved on to other projects as this one seems to be coming to an end. I recently purchased a BMW X3, 2.5 AT for my sister. Light front hit, easy fix, it's taken about a month, the 850ci we have toyed with the blower idea but there seems no way to retrofit an adapter plate ans still have clearance from the hood. Turbos possibly but that is time consuming to say the least. I also got a salvaged motorcycle about 2 months ago. 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, 1050. Nice theft recovery, light dent in the tank but a crazy fast, cool bike for the price of a '93 Civic. All is well at the shop and I am always looking for new projects. Will keep updates on any newer E92's I get into. I've been itching to get into an M3 but only for the right price. Just need to be patient.
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Thanks to the both of you! But I wemt with the CF hood becuase my dad, the man who paints everything for me, just decided he had painted enough for the year and just said spend a few extra bucks and go CF. Lightweight anyways so its a win win
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Glad to still see you on here DSX. Again thank you for all of your help with my problem solving. But as for school I have committed to the University of North Dakota as a mechanical engineer major and minors in chemical and civil engineering. Leaving on the 26th of August to go freeze up in Grand Forks. But all is well and I'm excited for the opportunity!
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I have gotten back into fixing the BMW's almost full time now, hopefully creating a few special ones this summer. Many pictures to come, along with the (almost) finished 850TT, as well as the video of the new exhaust I just made for my own, and 2 other local 335 owners.
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props to you my friend. very intimidating project to most / any of us.
sorry for not reading each post - do you work at a shop, hence having a good access to lift + tools?
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