A new parts supplier for E9s?

[Darren Michael]

Im sure some folks on here have come across these guys already, but they were totally new to me.
They have full kit of E9 silicone hoses for $108 USD, way cheaper than Wallonthnesch and given they're silicon will last ages...

No affiliation.

https://www.iemotorsport.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?

 

[deQuincey]

that kit does not seem valid for a cs, right ?
is that for csi ?

 

[HB Chris]

You have to love the shiny look to use those, out of place in my way of thinking, which isn’t for everyone. :confused:

 

[Stevehose]

and they need special clamps too?

 

[Darren Michael]

I think CS/CSi makes no diff as they are for an E9 M30 engine.
They come with special clamps (for an extra $20).
Yes Im not big on the bling either but I figure Id rather bling hoses that hold the pressure in summer than non-bling ones that might not.. .especially if the bling one are half the price!

 

[oz73csi]

Just a word of caution , I believe silicon will 'leak' water over time and the reservoir level may drop , good for boost but not necessarily for fluid. CSi specific hoses don't appear to be included so you will still have some rubber hoses required for a CSi.

 

[rsporsche]

and they need special clamps too?

yes they do.

 

[HB Chris]

The rubber ones last almost forever, just change your coolant every two years.

 

[Mario L.]

I'm with HB Chris on this, there is no need for these on a CS Coupe. Clamps are expensive, installation is a PIA, some don't fit correctly.

Mario L.

 

[rsporsche]

nothing beats an excellent professional opinion ... thanks Mario, come back often

 

[OCCoupe]

And for God's sake don't cheap out, use distilled water along with BMW coolant. Don't use tap water...

 

[Darren Michael]

ok, well that clears that up. I'll stick with the stock ones then.

 

[Markos]

There is some good stuff IE however. I may use them for some suspension parts...

 

[autokunst]

And for God's sake don't cheap out, use distilled water along with BMW coolant. Don't use tap water...

Ditto on the distilled water. And it is still cheap! I topped off coolant on my e9 and M3 last weekend. Had to swing by Menards to pick up the distilled water and I think it was something like 87 cents (maybe it was 1.87) for a gallon. That is pretty reasonable.