17 X5 Build Thread: The Dog Car

sukhk527 · 01-06-2024, 08:46 PM

1/6/24

Kept the productivity going and installed this digital vent gauge by VisiCan EU/VisiCan USA. I happen to be the first f15 with this installed and it went very smoothly. They were also very communicative through the prototyping process. Highly recommend for anyone looking for this sort of thing.

crystalworks · 01-06-2024, 10:27 PM

Always fun following your shenanigans. You're treating this thing like I'd treat one of my E30's or E46's. And I love it.

I'll miss our F15 for awhile. I'm sure we'll buy another in the future though.

sukhk527 · 01-07-2024, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks

Always fun following your shenanigans. You're treating this thing like I'd treat one of my E30's or E46's. And I love it.

I'll miss our F15 for awhile. I'm sure we'll buy another in the future though.

Appreciate that man, trying to be methodical while also having fun. This in particular helps me keep an eye on vital signs in real-time which a data nerd like me always appreciates.

I had an e46 sedan for 8 years and still think about it, but given the state of the car market and future regulations, they’re just too unobtanium for me now so we’re taking this all the way.

Will be a long term build. Built gearbox, motor, full frame turbo kit etc.

sukhk527 · 01-07-2024, 07:16 PM

1/7/24

Took some more appreciation photos and then parked it again lol.

Djhumvee · 01-08-2024, 01:49 AM

looks like visican doesn't make on for the n63? that stinks :/

sukhk527 · 01-08-2024, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Djhumvee

looks like visican doesn't make on for the n63? that stinks :/

They actually do, just don’t have it listed. I’m in talks with them to update their listings and so on so I’ll have them add that.

destroy26 · 01-09-2024, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

1/7/24

Took some more appreciation photos and then parked it again lol.

I may have asked you this in the past, but did you wrap your steering wheel yourself?

sukhk527 · 01-09-2024, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by destroy26

I may have asked you this in the past, but did you wrap your steering wheel yourself?

I did not, bought a wheel from Coby Wheel and sent my stock one in as a core.

destroy26 · 01-09-2024, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

I did not, bought a wheel from Coby Wheel and sent my stock one in as a core.

Is it heated? If not, did you originally have a heated wheel?

sukhk527 · 01-09-2024, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by destroy26

Is it heated? If not, did you originally have a heated wheel?

Negative, I did not have one originally. But they do have the ability to provide heated wheels from my understanding.

destroy26 · 01-09-2024, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

Negative, I did not have one originally. But they do have the ability to provide heated wheels from my understanding.

Awesome. Last question. Is that an F15 wheel? Or from a different F chassis? I noticed on their website that F15 isn't listed.

sukhk527 · 01-09-2024, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by destroy26

Awesome. Last question. Is that an F15 wheel? Or from a different F chassis? I noticed on their website that F15 isn't listed.

It’s an f80 wheel. Any 1/2/3/4 series wheel fits but if you email them, they’ll set you up with an f85 wheel.

Monkeypoop · 01-09-2024, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

1/7/24

Took some more appreciation photos and then parked it again lol.

Saw it on there website that it was coming... Does it have the ability to get boost? Or is an external boost guage a better more valid option?

sukhk527 · 01-09-2024, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeypoop

Saw it on there website that it was coming... Does it have the ability to get boost? Or is an external boost guage a better more valid option?

It has multiple screens and display options and can in fact read boost. I’d just go with this if you’re interested in it. They should have the website up and running by the weekend.

sukhk527 · 01-09-2024, 06:28 PM

1/9/24

Blackstone Labs report came back clean again. Happy with that. Will likely still do VAC Rod Bearings and bolts at 80k for peace of mind.

NYAWE60 · 01-09-2024, 08:37 PM

I just went through this whole thread and all I can say is damn I'm impressed. Your car is so well sorted and its practically as fast at my 997 TT. Imagine that!! I'm going to be following this thread closely from now on.

ErikV55 · 01-09-2024, 09:32 PM

How has the catted dp been for emissions in IL? Do you get a check engine light? Just code it out etc? Also in IL so curious.

P1 · 01-09-2024, 10:35 PM

I feel like this thing needs some proper racing seats!

sukhk527 · 01-10-2024, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ErikV55

How has the catted dp been for emissions in IL? Do you get a check engine light? Just code it out etc? Also in IL so curious.

Still ended up getting a cat efficiency code but worked with my tuner to tune it out so I pass everything for emissions.

sukhk527 · 01-10-2024, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by P1

I feel like this thing needs some proper racing seats!

I agree! It’s on my 2024 list

sukhk527 · 01-10-2024, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NYAWE60

I just went through this whole thread and all I can say is damn I'm impressed. Your car is so well sorted and its practically as fast at my 997 TT. Imagine that!! I'm going to be following this thread closely from now on.

That’s really kind of you to say. Coming from a 997 Turbo owner, I’ll take it as a win lol.

sukhk527 · 02-02-2024, 05:44 PM

2/2/24

About a year ago I hit up Dan at BimmerHausPerformance to see if he'd be willing to build a front mount intake for the N55 F15 like he had for the F10. I annoyed him enough into having a customer come in and be able to prototype it. I ordered and ended up sitting on it for a while because of life things. Once I did get around to getting it installed, we learned I needed a slightly bigger inlet because of the hybrid Mosselman turbo so Dan had to make a new part and send it to me. While doing that, he also revised the MAF housing and sent me a new revision.

Now that its installed, I've confirmed through data logs that AFR's and fuel trims remain stable unlike some AFE intakes on the market that cause lean codes. Waste gate duty cycle seems to have reduced an additional five percent over my previous setup when hitting 16psi on 93 octane. Will continue to test higher boost levels once I get some ethanol back in the tank.

Overall, very happy with the results so far, more testing to come. Highly recommend this product.

Also added a titanium flex fuel badge because details.

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sukhk527 Captain 2194 Rep 815 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	1/6/24 Kept the productivity going and installed this digital vent gauge by VisiCan EU/VisiCan USA. I happen to be the first f15 with this installed and it went very smoothly. They were also very communicative through the prototyping process. Highly recommend for anyone looking for this sort of thing. Attached Images __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \|
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crystalworks Captain 522 Rep 630 Posts Drives: Many BMW's Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SA, TX iTrader: (0)	Always fun following your shenanigans. You're treating this thing like I'd treat one of my E30's or E46's. And I love it. I'll miss our F15 for awhile. I'm sure we'll buy another in the future though.
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sukhk527 Captain 2194 Rep 815 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	1/7/24 Took some more appreciation photos and then parked it again lol. Attached Images __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \|
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Djhumvee Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 50i Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	looks like visican doesn't make on for the n63? that stinks :/
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sukhk527 Captain 2194 Rep 815 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	1/9/24 Blackstone Labs report came back clean again. Happy with that. Will likely still do VAC Rod Bearings and bolts at 80k for peace of mind. Attached Images __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \|
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17 X5 Build Thread: The Dog Car

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NYAWE60 Captain 656 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I just went through this whole thread and all I can say is damn I'm impressed. Your car is so well sorted and its practically as fast at my 997 TT. Imagine that!! I'm going to be following this thread closely from now on. __________________ 2008 997TT 6-Speed - stock (for now, just enjoying) 2019 Audi S5 Sportback JB4 equipped - mommy mobile 2011 X5M - daily family hauler 2010 Toyota Prius - stealth mobile 140K miles since new and still 45 MPG 2017 Lexus GX460 - (gone) - easily one of the most reliable cars I?ve ever owned 2014 328i xDrive M-Sport - 270 WHP w/JB4 (gone) 2010 BMW 535i RWD - 400 WHP (gone) 1992 R32 Nissan Skyline GTR 500 WHP (gone) 1993 Toyota Supra TT 6 speed - 500 WHP (gone)
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ErikV55 Private 18 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 xDrive35i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	How has the catted dp been for emissions in IL? Do you get a check engine light? Just code it out etc? Also in IL so curious.
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sukhk527 Captain 2194 Rep 815 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	2/2/24 About a year ago I hit up Dan at BimmerHausPerformance to see if he'd be willing to build a front mount intake for the N55 F15 like he had for the F10. I annoyed him enough into having a customer come in and be able to prototype it. I ordered and ended up sitting on it for a while because of life things. Once I did get around to getting it installed, we learned I needed a slightly bigger inlet because of the hybrid Mosselman turbo so Dan had to make a new part and send it to me. While doing that, he also revised the MAF housing and sent me a new revision. Now that its installed, I've confirmed through data logs that AFR's and fuel trims remain stable unlike some AFE intakes on the market that cause lean codes. Waste gate duty cycle seems to have reduced an additional five percent over my previous setup when hitting 16psi on 93 octane. Will continue to test higher boost levels once I get some ethanol back in the tank. Overall, very happy with the results so far, more testing to come. Highly recommend this product. Also added a titanium flex fuel badge because details. __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \| Last edited by sukhk527; 02-02-2024 at 06:00 PM..
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