[m5james]

So in a random series of events while trying to diagnose this clicking noise coupled with no electric fan once the engine is shutdown -

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1269318

...my buddy and I ran across this damaged hose! Looks like I finally found my boost leak Hose has backed off the outlet of the turbo by about 1/8th, then it looks like the hose is a two part piece, one layer has separated and pushed itself out from the clamp itself. Naturally BMW doesn't sell the hose itself, just as an assembly with the charge pipes, so I'll be ordering some silicone tubing instead. Fingers crossed this is the end all be all of my issues!! I'm also hoping this means I'll be finally pushing past 17.4psi since my tuner says I should be pushing the low 20's.