E85 fuel is great

AltecBX · 05-30-2012, 05:04 PM

With all the talk of E85 going around, I figure I jump the gun and join the bandwagon. I just updated the JB4 to the new 5/23 maps. I just found out that a shell gas station about 15-20 min from my home carry's E85, so is perfect for when I need to fill-up. Not only is E95 $.75/gal cheaper than 93, but you really notice the difference in torque in this car. After putting in 34% mix of E85 (66% 93 oct/34% E85), the car really pulls after hitting the throttle.
I'm going to use 50/50 mix when I run empty and do more test, but for now the power and low cost of E85 is amazing. Here's a quick log I took when I got on the freeway.

chiaobaby · 05-30-2012, 05:18 PM

Wow E85 is 3.25 per gallon on long Island

E90Company · 05-30-2012, 05:21 PM

Cool

07_335i_AW · 05-30-2012, 05:34 PM

Yup... 50/50 in my tank right now

AltecBX · 05-30-2012, 05:49 PM

I'm going to test out the Procede in a few weeks to see how it re-acts with E85..

dlbrooks18 · 05-30-2012, 05:57 PM

Very nice! I may be next to try this stuff... however I'm still concerned about the fuel pumps and injectors in the long run..

boostaholic786 · 05-30-2012, 06:13 PM

well i have been running, I would say a 25% mixture for a pretty good amount to time. Its been atleast over 14 or 15 months now and the car LOVED it before and loves it now but with this new firmware (5/24) its amazingly kicking ass!! Once you try it, your hooked! And by the way I have done PLENTY of research on the effects of E85 and if it harms anything down the road which it doesnt. Maybe if you let the car sit for a month or two without starting it lol which I have no idea why you would do that. But your not going to have issues and if you really do your research you will find that E85 isnt as harmful to our N54 motors as you think

spool twice · 05-30-2012, 06:21 PM

Terry pumps out new maps faster than I can keep up. I only have the 5/19 firmware, I need to try the new one now

Ant Anthem · 05-30-2012, 08:02 PM

Where is the location of this E85 station? I am in NYC also

5soko · 05-30-2012, 09:18 PM

Altec, where did you get your E85?

I just filled up on E85 on my FBO 335i and its BEAST!

I went to Long island on sunrise highway.

Got E85 for $3.30 a gallon at Getty.

blisstik · 05-30-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ant Anthem

Where is the location of this E85 station? I am in NYC also

Use Flex Finder app on the iPhone. Also, every line on the needle is about 0.8 gallons for those calculations.

BES335xi · 05-31-2012, 08:02 AM

I will try E85 this weekend, found 1 gas station about 15-20min away called 'em up & they sell; E85 at $3.13 per gal. @ Norman's Quality Gasolines in New Hyde Park, NY

For anyone thats interested i found this website helpful the most out of all that i've checked so far http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/stations/
All other websites i've checked either the gas station is planned or closed that were near me.

AltecBX · 05-31-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 5soko335i

Altec, where did you get your E85?

I just filled up on E85 on my FBO 335i and its BEAST!

I went to Long island on sunrise highway.

Got E85 for $3.30 a gallon at Getty.

I have a link to the gas station in my first post. I'm in Westchester so LI is a bit of a commute for me.
I don't like Getty stations as my friend found water in both his cars tanks after filling his cars with gas. I only use Shell/Mobil/Exxon/Sunoco in that order. By having E85 at a Shell gas station is a win/win, as I don't have to drive to another location to get 93 when filling up with E85.

5soko · 05-31-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AltecBX

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5soko335i

Altec, where did you get your E85?

I just filled up on E85 on my FBO 335i and its BEAST!

I went to Long island on sunrise highway.

Got E85 for $3.30 a gallon at Getty.

I have a link to the gas station in my first post. I'm in Westchester so LI is a bit of a commute for me.
I don't like Getty stations as my friend found water in both his cars tanks after filling his cars with gas. I only use Shell/Mobil/Exxon/Sunoco in that order. By having E85 at a Shell gas station is a win/win, as I don't have to drive to another location to get 93 when filling up with E85.

Yea my cell wont let me open up the link.. Ill check it when i get home..

Yea i filled up with shell 93 and then a quarter of e85 from them..

Interestingly enough, the pump said e85 is not a Getty branded gasoline..

Being as e85 has all the same logo maybe its a single company that delivers the e85?

My logs looked amazing so the e85 was def good quality..

plague · 05-31-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by blisstik

Use Flex Finder app on the iPhone. Also, every line on the needle is about 0.8 gallons for those calculations.

dude thank you. this app is great, otherwise id have been calling gas stations lol.

AltecBX · 05-31-2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5soko335i

Yea my cell wont let me open up the link.. Ill check it when i get home..

Yea i filled up with shell 93 and then a quarter of e85 from them..

Interestingly enough, the pump said e85 is not a Getty branded gasoline..

Being as e85 has all the same logo maybe its a single company that delivers the e85?

My logs looked amazing so the e85 was def good quality..

Doesn't matter where you get E85 as I believe it's probably the same refinery in the area and most probably use new tanks in the ground. What I'll be careful is filling up regular pump gas from a reputable gas station.

5soko · 05-31-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AltecBX

Doesn't matter where you get E85 as I believe it's probably the same refinery in the area and most probably use new tanks in the ground. What I'll be careful is filling up regular pump gas from a reputable gas station.

Yup, i think your right, they use the same refinerys..
Oo i def dont use getty, either shell or mobil get into my tank..

07tundra · 05-31-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AltecBX

I'm going to test out the Procede in a few weeks to see how it re-acts with E85..

I really would like to see the outcome if you do it. I would like to see the hp diff....if there is one.

David1 · 05-31-2012, 10:31 AM

E85 is getting harder and harder to find by me. Few stations have it anymore since the subsidy stopped.

chiaobaby · 05-31-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ant Anthem

Where is the location of this E85 station? I am in NYC also

http://www.e85refueling.com/index.ph...e1cdca0d3a2e16

input your zip code it will tell nearest e85 locations

Epic404 · 05-31-2012, 11:38 AM

I uploaded the new hex yesterday and ran 50% E85. HAULS HINEY!

This is good stuff, you get more HP's for less $'s. Fortunately, there is a E85 station right down the street from me.

benzy89 · 05-31-2012, 11:54 AM

2:1 blend seems to be the industry standard, anyone running a 50:50 mix yet?

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boostaholic786 Captain 40 Rep 623 Posts Drives: E92 N54 with MHD Custom flash Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plano TX iTrader: (0)	well i have been running, I would say a 25% mixture for a pretty good amount to time. Its been atleast over 14 or 15 months now and the car LOVED it before and loves it now but with this new firmware (5/24) its amazingly kicking ass!! Once you try it, your hooked! And by the way I have done PLENTY of research on the effects of E85 and if it harms anything down the road which it doesnt. Maybe if you let the car sit for a month or two without starting it lol which I have no idea why you would do that. But your not going to have issues and if you really do your research you will find that E85 isnt as harmful to our N54 motors as you think
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Epic404 Epic404 23 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335I Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (3)	I uploaded the new hex yesterday and ran 50% E85. HAULS HINEY! This is good stuff, you get more HP's for less $'s. Fortunately, there is a E85 station right down the street from me.
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