So bit the bullet and ordered some parts for 50i

[alphaod]

I don't think the M air filters on the 50i does anything.

Granted I got them when I wanted new filters, but I don't feel anything and the M ones cost more.

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by alphaod

I don't think the M air filters on the 50i does anything.

Granted I got them when I wanted new filters, but I don't feel anything and the M ones cost more.

You may be right. Are you stock or flashed? I'm flashed with Stage 1 and I can feel the difference, it pulls harder, but I can't say without dyno. For stock map stock intake filter may be enough, but add 120hp on top of that and intake may become a bottleneck on high rpms. I agree for stock 50i it's not a must have at all, but for tuned/flashed one - why not - it's only $50 difference between 50i and x5m filters (total for both filters). Average Stage 1 flash/tune costs $1200, so for me it was a no brainer to spend extra $50
I'm planning to do a dyno in 1 month and we'll see (I have before dyno done already, so we'll be able to compare)

[DuSh]

Went yesterday to look for a place where I can get studs installed instead of regular bolts. The procedure is very easy, but I don't have garage and my tools are all back in NY (jackstands etc). Thought I'd go to discount tire or any other place to quickly get it done. I was wrong. I went to 6 different places and no one was able to do it

5 out of 6 shops had no idea what they are I had to explain to them, then they scratched their heads, went consulting techs, and then told me they never done it and don't have enough expertise
1 shop knew what was needed and denied - they were afraid that studs will break The irony is that studs are a lot stronger than regular bolts, 150 000 lbs tensile strength if I'm not mistaken, Certified by ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 by TÜV, they have 10.9 grade hardness - they are used in racing/motorsports

Moral of story: if you want something done, do it yourself

[Doanster]

It's all about liability/risk. If they don't sell/install the conversion kit as normal course of business, they aren't going to touch you with a ten foot pole. How are they to tell if you bought the $19.99 eBay special vs the $200 (or whatever a good set costs) set that's been truly ISO/TUV certified?
You think they want to be on your local station's Eye Witness News if your wheel falls off on the freeway?
So yes, in the modding world, much has to be done yourself. Spacers and overly stretched/stanced wheels/tires are other examples. Normal tire shops won't touch them.

[DuSh]

So decided to man up #realmanhavebrembo #gobremboorgohome #fuckit

sold my left kidney and bought a used set of E70 X5M front calipers for $800. They are exactly same as MPBK calipers for F15, manufactured by Brembo, except painted black (F15 got blue color).
Paint is damaged, has discoloration, so I'll be doing some TLC and repainting calipers before installation. Will need some decal - otherwise it will look kinda empty/blank
What decal would you rather put: Brembo or ///M?

I'm planning to match them with 395mm F85 rotors ($340 each new) - direct plug-n-play bolt on fit (first pic shows setup I'm after, except I am not feeling blue color and ///M decal combination in this case)

[Maverik259]

How are those rotors doing man and did you ever post the final product?!

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

How are those rotors doing man and did you ever post the final product?!

I only installed rear drilled rotors and painted rear calipers red - just for looks. As for fronts - I decided to just give away those drilled rotors (to a member here on forum) for free (he just paid shipping). The reason was I decided to go for bigger E70 X5M front calipers. E70 X5M calipers are direct bolt on (they are same front calipers as MPBK). I also bought f85 drilled 395mm front rotors to go with them - again just for looks (as I think non drilled have same performance, maybe even better lol).

I don't have much photos left, but found couple. So I understand it's a bit confusing - basically my setup right now is:
1. Front: oem E70 X5M calipers with oem F85 drilled rotors (everything is bolt on).
2. Rears: I left stock 50i calipers, but changed rotor to a drilled one (the one I posted picture of on this thread on the first page)
3. I painted all 4 calipers red using VHT caliper paint.

[Pdubhtown]

Originally Posted by rhite95

Very nice !!

I might order the filters also...

Those air filters won't work on the sdrive 35i?

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by Pdubhtown

Those air filters won't work on the sdrive 35i?

Nope. Unfortunately, 35i has 6 cyl. engine and it's completely different one than 50i engine, which is V8. Sorry.

[Maverik259]

Oh mice man. Only thing I don't like about the F85 calipers is the lack of pad options. Way more options for the E70. I'm trying to stay far away from oem pads with all the squealing issues they have.

[1230vani]

My "few" mods. Include new Michelin tires I believe Latitude spirt (RFT, but still big improvement), Mperf brakes and F85 rotors, m performance power upgrade (for 30d) and alcantara roof from material used for the 7 series.

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by 1230vani

My "few" mods. Include new Michelin tires I believe Latitude spirt (RFT, but still big improvement), Mperf brakes and F85 rotors, m performance power upgrade (for 30d) and alcantara roof from material used for the 7 series.

Forgot the most important mod, IND red starter button, love it :

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by 1230vani

My "few" mods. Include new Michelin tires I believe Latitude spirt (RFT, but still big improvement), Mperf brakes and F85 rotors, m performance power upgrade (for 30d) and alcantara roof from material used for the 7 series.

That Alcantara roof looks good! How did you do it?

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by DuSh

That Alcantara roof looks good! How did you do it?

Thanks, love that mod. Done by a leather specialist shop.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by 1230vani

Thanks, love that mod. Done by a leather specialist shop.

Bet that was expensive.

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Bet that was expensive.

Yes that was seriously expensive. Had to write it off in my mind and never look back