Craig Bimmer's Build


2006 325i RWD Manual Transmission  

I purchased the e90 in December 2020 for $2500 with approximately 135k miles

(Prior Intake setup)

K&N Air Filter:

Charcoal Filter DeleteSilicone intake boot: https://amzn.to/491XGmd

3 Stage Intake Manifold Kit: 

Ram Intake Hose: https://amzn.to/2XjRKm7

Current Intake Setup:

22RPD Beta Test Velocity Stacks (currently)

Oil Catch can: https://amzn.to/3VZDVnP

MILVs: https://www.bimmermilvs.com/store/

Software:

22RPD Stage 2 Tune: https://22rpd.com/shop/tune/engine/N51%20-%20N52B30

N2MB WOT Box

Custom 3 Inch Exhaust Parts:

Aliexpress catless headers 

Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipes: https://amzn.to/45icafH

2.25" to 3" Y Pipe: https://amzn.to/45vI7Qx

3" 45 degree Coupler 2 pack: https://amzn.to/3UooeFZ

Vibrant 1794 Bottle Resonator: https://amzn.to/41BATJr

Cutout Valve: https://amzn.to/46VaEkS

3" Coupler: https://amzn.to/4lmoCj5

3" Exhaust Clamp: https://amzn.to/41qzpBZ

e82 N55 135i muffler

Wheels and Tires

I use 16inch wheels for weight reduction and to maintain a “sleeper” look

15mm wheel Spacers: https://amzn.to/4914lgs

My summer tire choice:

Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02: https://bit.ly/4nQMgXb

My all season tire choice:

Continental Continental DWS: https://bit.ly/47tpVIn

Mounting Hardware

Condor Solid Motor Mounts: https://www.condorspeedshop.com/products/e8x-e9x-z4-engine-mounts?_pos=1&_sid=98c84ec47&_ss=r

Condor Solid Transmission Mounts:

https://www.condorspeedshop.com/products/solid-transmission-mount-set-e9x?_pos=3&_sid=36c621d5c&_ss=r 

Extra

3.91 Differential Retrofit

ATI Super Damper From VAC

Amazon Crankseal Guard: https://amzn.to/478Q9Rn

M3 style mirror caps: https://amzn.to/4nWJ6Bm

LCI Front End conversion (headlights, bumper, hood)

Motor replaced with N52k in 2022 

Significant weight reduction has been done to reduce the total weight to around 3000lbs

 

the car in 2021 with 17inch rims

2022 during motor swap process


2025 after installing 22rpd beta Vstacks