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[Navy Doc]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

93 is readily available.

I believe you can also easily find E85 for a tuned turbo set-up.

What effects if any will 93 have on the n54? Also what does it currently going for per gallon.

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

What effects if any will 93 have on the n54? Also what does it currently going for per gallon.

I'll bet it's less than you're paying for 91 in SoCal. And 93 > 91. You won't normally feel a difference, as far as I know. Supposedly the higher octane is better and gives it more pull at the extremes.

[MKSixer]

http://www.gasbuddy.com

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

What effects if any will 93 have on the n54? Also what does it currently going for per gallon.

Remember, cost of living in NC is far less than Cali...I can find 93 for $2.10 a gallon.

[Navy Doc]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Remember, cost of living in NC is far less than Cali...I can find 93 for $2.10 a gallon.

Nice. Just paid $2.79/gallon of 91 today.

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

Nice. Just paid $2.79/gallon of 91 today.

Have you tried E85 with your set-up?

[Rogue_fxdl]

Hey Doc, been in the Mnt.s of N.C. for about 33 years from Ft Lauderdale. Spent time training at both Ft.Bragg and with the Marines at Camp Lejeune. Stay away from Court Street in Jacksonville, you know every base has one of those streets! The beaches at Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach are great for renting beach houses for the week and are not overcrowded with tourists. The mountains here have drives with great views on the parkway. I'll be glad to help you in any way regarding WNC visits.
Thanks for your service to our great country.
82nd Airborne "All the way"!

[Navy Doc]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Have you tried E85 with your set-up?

I have not. I'm not to well versed on that stuff. Matter of fact this is my first BMW and turbo car. I'm currently learning as much as I can on the car. Right now focused on the turbo and boost. I have a jb4 but am only getting 5-7 psi of boost. Changed all the vacuum lines, and boost solenoids. just replaced charge pipe with er charge pipe and tial bov last week. Replaced vanos solenoids yesterday. But still only getting 5-7 psi. Have a rb pcv valve coming in tomorrow. So now looking at getting some Vargas oem replacement turbos. I'm under the assumption that my turbos are shot (have 175,000+ miles on the car). No smoke or anything like that. Just lost in all of it and learning as I go. Although this forum has helped me tremendously.



Rogue: thanks I appreciate the offer. Also for the heads up on the street. Yeah I know about those streets.......drugs and hookers. Don't do any of that trash.

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by Rogue_fxdl

Hey Doc, been in the Mnt.s of N.C. for about 33 years from Ft Lauderdale. Spent time training at both Ft.Bragg and with the Marines at Camp Lejeune. Stay away from Court Street in Jacksonville, you know every base has one of those streets! The beaches at Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach are great for renting beach houses for the week and are not overcrowded with tourists. The mountains here have drives with great views on the parkway. I'll be glad to help you in any way regarding WNC visits.
Thanks for your service to our great country.
82nd Airborne "All the way"!

I moved to Greensboro from Asheville about 3 1/2 years ago. I come back from time to time and check on our place in Maggie Valley.

Navy Doc - Can confirm, Asheville is well worth a trip. Food and roads, Biltmore Estate and Beer City USA!!

As you are from Cali - I'll say the roads West of Asheville are amazing, simply must be driven.

[Navy Doc]

Was wondering if there were some nice twisties over there. Lots of nice mountain passes over here. Very scenic and a thrill to drive on.

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

I have not. I'm not to well versed on that stuff. Matter of fact this is my first BMW and turbo car. I'm currently learning as much as I can on the car. Right now focused on the turbo and boost. I have a jb4 but am only getting 5-7 psi of boost. Changed all the vacuum lines, and boost solenoids. just replaced charge pipe with er charge pipe and tial bov last week. Replaced vanos solenoids yesterday. But still only getting 5-7 psi. Have a rb pcv valve coming in tomorrow. So now looking at getting some Vargas oem replacement turbos. I'm under the assumption that my turbos are shot (have 175,000+ miles on the car). No smoke or anything like that. Just lost in all of it and learning as I go. Although this forum has helped me tremendously.



Rogue: thanks I appreciate the offer. Also for the heads up on the street. Yeah I know about those streets.......drugs and hookers. Don't do any of that trash.

I'd recommend you look into high flow or catless down pipe's with new turbo's as well.

[Navy Doc]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

I'd recommend you look into high flow or catless down pipe's with new turbo's as well.

Have been going back and forth I the catless. Only thing is I will be going back to Cali upon retirement. At least that's the plan. Plans do change sometimes.

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

Was wondering if there were some nice twisties over there. Lots of nice mountain passes over here. Very scenic and a thrill to drive on.

Tail of the Dragon is probably the best known for enthusiasts (Try a youtube search).

Road to Highlands from Franklin NC (Hwy 64) is a great drive with INCREDIBLE waterfalls (Google Dry Falls, Cullasaja Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls)

Hwy 209 from Waynesville into Hot Springs is a nice twisty.

Hwy 276 from Waynesville into Brevard takes you through the Nantahala National Forest and is a great drive (Google Looking Glass Falls).

The Blue Ridge parkway is spectacular in the fall, views and colors - speed is limited to 45 MPH though

Heres a pic of the Linn Cove Viaduct I shot some years back...

[Navy Doc]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Tail of the Dragon is probably the best known for enthusiasts (Try a youtube search).

Road to Highlands from Franklin NC (Hwy 64) is a great drive with INCREDIBLE waterfalls (Google Dry Falls, Cullasaja Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls)

Hwy 209 from Waynesville into Hot Springs is a nice twisty.

Hwy 276 from Waynesville into Brevard takes you through the Nantahala National Forest and is a great drive (Google Looking Glass Falls).

The Blue Ridge parkway is spectacular in the fall, views and colors - speed is limited to 45 MPH though

Heres a pic of the Linn Cove Viaduct I shot some years back...

Tail of the dragon. Yeah I have always wanted to shred that on my bike.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

Tail of the dragon. Yeah I have always wanted to shred that on my bike.

What do you ride?

[Navy Doc]

Originally Posted by Axius

What do you ride?

Used to be a zx10r........but since have traded it in for a vstar 1300 cruiser. Crotch rocket days are behind me.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

Used to be a zx10r........but since have traded it in for a vstar 1300 cruiser. Crotch rocket days are behind me.

Sweet, I had a zx10 previously also, now on a toned down 650. Debated a soft tail, but not quite at that stage in life yet.

[Navy Doc]

Originally Posted by Axius

Sweet, I had a zx10 previously also, now on a toned down 650. Debated a soft tail, but not quite at that stage in life yet.

I miss the rocket sometimes. Hitting the twisties and dragging knees. It's a rush. Although after the track the twisties lost there appeal. Balls out on the track without the concern of other motorist crossing the double yellow and taking you out has its certain appeal. Plus you can go as fast as your equipment and skill will allow you.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

I miss the rocket sometimes. Hitting the twisties and dragging knees. It's a rush. Although after the track the twisties lost there appeal. Balls out on the track without the concern of other motorist crossing the double yellow and taking you out has its certain appeal. Plus you can go as fast as your equipment and skill will allow you.

That's my favorite part, just laying it down as far as possible in a turn. Something about it is just gratifying.

Now I mostly just ride to and from work, so it's not that thrilling..., does save a ton of money on gas at least.

[Navy Doc]

Originally Posted by Axius

That's my favorite part, just laying it down as far as possible in a turn. Something about it is just gratifying.

Now I mostly just ride to and from work, so it's not that thrilling..., does save a ton of money on gas at least.

Yeah I hear ya. Now a days my biggest concern is making it home in one piece.

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

Yeah I hear ya. Now a days my biggest concern is making it home in one piece.

In his current stage of life, Axius 's biggest concern is making it home WITH a piece.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by Navy Doc

Yeah I hear ya. Now a days my biggest concern is making it home in one piece.

Yeah, it's usually a toss up, some days I think I'll make it, other days not so much. Thank God for good life insurance.

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

In his current stage of life, Axius 's biggest concern is making it home WITH a piece.

Well yeah, because the bitches get addicted to the D and want to keep it on them 24/7. I'm just not up for the task, I have to get home and pull weeds.