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M0nk3y
01-15-2014, 05:07 PM
Well, the Z4M is officially retiring from track and autocross duty.

However, the 128 is taking duty and charging ahead!

I'm going to be starting to build the 128 to become a Nationally competitive SCCA STX car. This isn't going to happen within a year, however I hope this build continues throughout the next couple years as I transform the car from a daily driver to a dedicated STX car and NASA TTD car. Throughout the transition, the car will maintain DD status.

Spec on the car:

2012 BMW 128i
N51 Engine
Manual Transmission
Manual Seats
M Sport Package

So, let me start with plans for this year:

Wheels: APEX 17x8.5
Tires: Hankook RS3s or Dunlop ZII in 245 or 255 size. Need to do further research
Suspension: TCKline Dual Adjustable Coilovers, #400 front/#700 rear springs. M3 rear subframe bushings. M3 or similar front swaybar.

This will start me out. For this year as I learn the car.

Potential Upgrades: 2 Clutch LSD or similar, Exhaust.


Questions/Comments? Lets have some fun :)

Rules for STX:


14. STREET TOURING® CATEGORY
The Street Touring® category of vehicle modifi cations is meant to fit between the current Street and Street Prepared categories. This category provides a natural competition outlet for auto enthusiasts using affordable sports cars and sedans equipped with common suspension
and engine modifi cations compatible with street use.

Under the provisions of Section 1.1 of these rules, Regions are free to allow any other version of the Street Touring® concept which meets the local needs. In particular, some leeway in the area of bodywork allowances (e.g., wings/spoilers beyond those allowed in Section 14.2.F) is
encouraged at Regional Solo® events.

See Sections 3.8 and 8.3 for documentation requirements.

14.1 AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
All Solo® Rules Street Category allowances, plus all allowances contained in Sections 14.1 through 14.10.

14.2 BODYWORK
A. Pedal cover kits and other interior cosmetic accessories may be added. “Dress-up” items such as chrome dipsticks and non-standard fi ller caps are permitted, provided they serve no other purpose.
B. The driver and front passenger seats may be replaced with the following restrictions. The seating surface must be fully upholstered. The top of the seat, or an attached headrest, may not be below the center of the driver’s head. The seat, including mounting hardware,
must weigh at least 25 pounds and must be attached using the OE body mounting holes/studs. Additional mounting points may be added.
C. Factory rub strips, emblems, mud fl aps, bolt-on front valance lips/spoilers, and fog lights (except those integral to a headlight or turn signal) may be removed. Rear wings may be removed so long as the vehicle retains any federally-mandated third brake light.
D. Alternate steering wheels are allowed except that steering wheels with an integral airbag may not be changed.
E. Fenders may not be cut or fl ared but the inside lip may be rolled to gain additional tire clearance. (The outer fender contour may not be changed.) Plastic and rubber wheel well splash shields may be modified for tire clearance and to accommodate a rolled inside fender lip.
The modifi cations may serve no other purpose (e.g., air intake, brake ducts, etc). No other changes to the standard fenders or wheel wells are permitted.
F. Addition of spoilers, splitters, rear wings, bumper covers, valances, side skirts, and non-functional sccops/vents is allowed provided that either:
1. It is a production part which is standard or optional equipment of a US model of the vehicle. (“Model” is defi ned in Section 12.3.)
2. It is listed in the vehicle manufacturer’s US accessory catalog draft 80 — 2014 SCCA® NATIONAL SOLO® RULES

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for that vehicle for normal highway use. This does not allow for parts sold through a manufacturer’s performance catalog (e.g., Ford Racing, HPD, Mazdaspeed, Mopar Performance, Mugen,
NISMO, SPT, TRD, etc). Parts must be installed as directed by the manufacturer. Exact
replicas,including weight, from alternate sources are also permitted.
G. Strut bars per Section 12 are permitted with all types of suspension, subject to the following constraints:
1. A 2-point strut bar may be added, removed, modifi ed, or substituted, but only with another 2-point strut bar.
2. A triangulated (3-point) strut bar may be removed, modifi ed, or substituted; substitution may be with either a triangulated or a 2-point strut bar. The connection to the chassis (e.g., fi rewall,
bulkhead) must be in the standard location.
3. Lower suspension braces must be attached to the lower suspension pickup point locations on the chassis within 2” (50.8mm) in any direction of the actual suspension attachment to the chassis.
4. Except for standard parts, no connections to other components
are permitted. Additional holes may be drilled for mounting bolts. Only “bolt-on” attachment
is permitted. Interior trim panels may be modifi ed to allow installation of strut bars. Holes or slots may be no larger than necessary and may serve no other purpose. This does not permit any
modifi cations to the frame or unibody beyond the allowed mounting holes.
H. Longitudinal (fore-aft) subframe connectors (“SFCs”) are permitted
with the following restrictions:
1. They must only connect previously unconnected boxed frame rails on unibody vehicles.
2. Each SFC must attach at no more than 3 points on the unibody
(e.g., front, rear, and one point in between such as a seat mount
brace or rocker box brace).
3. SFCs must be bolted in place and not welded.
4. No cutting of OE subframes or fl oorpan stampings is permitted. Drilling is permitted for mounting bolts only.
5. No cross-car/lateral/triangulated connections directly between the driver’s side and passenger’s side SFCs are permitted. Connections to OE components such as tunnel braces or closure panels
via bolts are allowed and count as the third point of attachment. No alteration to the OE components is permitted.
6. SFCs may not be used to attach other components (including but not limited to torque arm front mounts or driveshaft loops) and may serve no other purpose.
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14.3 TIRES
Tires must meet the eligibility requirements of the Street category with the following additional restrictions:

Tires shall have section widths up to and including the following:
STF, STC, STS, STR (AWD) – 225 mm
STX (AWD), STU (AWD) – 245 mm
STR (2WD) – 255 mm
STX (2WD) – 265 mm
STU (2WD) – 285 mm
14.4 WHEELS
Any wheels are allowed with widths up to the following (OE wheels exceeding these maximums are not permitted):
STF, STC, STS, STR (AWD) – 7.5”
STX (AWD) – 8.0”
STX (2WD), STR (2WD) – 9.0”
STU – unlimited


14.5 SHOCK ABSORBERS
A. Shock absorber bump stops may be altered or removed.
B. Any shock absorbers may be used. Shock absorber mounting brackets which serve no other purpose may be altered, added, or replaced, provided that the attachment points on the body/frame/subframe/ chassis/suspension member are not altered. This installation may
incorporate an alternate upper spring perch/seat and/or mounting block (bearing mount). The system of attachment may be changed. The number of shock absorbers shall be the same as standard. No shock absorber may be capable of adjustment while the car is in motion,
unless fi tted as original equipment. MacPherson strut equipped cars may substitute struts and/or may use any insert. This does not allow unauthorized changes in suspension geometry or changes in
attachment points (e.g., affecting the position of the lower ball joint or spindle). It is intended to allow the strut length changes needed to accommodate permitted modifi cations which affect ride height and suspension travel.
14.6 BRAKES
A. Non-standard brake rotors may be used provided they are of equal or larger dimensions (diameter and thickness) and made of ferrous material (e.g., iron). Thickness includes the individual plates of a
vented rotor, as well as the overall dimension. The diameter for replacement rotors is measured at the minimum outside dimension. Aluminum rotor hats are allowed. Cars originally equipped with solid
(non-vented) rotors may utilize vented rotors. Cross-drilled and/or slotted brake rotors may be fi tted provided all such voids are within the disc area and comprise no more than 10% of that area. Brake
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to the standard locations and the number of pistons is equal to or greater than standard. A functioning emergency brake of the same type, operation, and actuation as OE must be present. Drum brakes may be replaced with disc brakes of a diameter equal to or greater than the inside diameter of the standard drum. Such conversions must be bolted, not welded, to the axle/trailing arm/upright and must include an integral, redundant emergency brake. Changes to backing
plates/dust shields/brake lines to accommodate these changes are permitted but may serve no other purpose.
B. Brake lines may be substituted with alternate DOT-approved fl exible
brake lines.
C. Air ducts may be fi tted to the brakes provided that they extend in a forward direction only and that no changes are made in the body/ structure for their use. They may serve no other purpose.
D. Original equipment ABS braking systems may be electrically disabled but may not be removed or altered in any other way.

14.7 ANTI-ROLL (SWAY) BARS
Substitution, addition, or removal of any anti-roll bar(s) is permitted. Bushing material, method of attachment, and locating points are unrestricted. This does not authorize the cutting of holes to route the bar(s) or links. Components such as anti-roll bars and strut housings that serve dual purposes by also functioning as suspension locators may not be modifi ed in ways that change the suspension geometry or steering geometry. Non-standard lateral members which connect between the brackets for the bar, including allowed strut bars per Section 14.2.G, are permitted.
14.8 SUSPENSION
A. Ride height may only be altered by suspension adjustments, the use of spacing blocks, leaf spring shackles, torsion bar levers, or change or modifi cation of springs or coil spring perches. This does not allow the use of spacers that alter suspension geometry, such as those between the hub carrier and lower suspension arm. Springs must be of the same type as the original (e.g., coil, leaf, torsion bar, bellows) and except as noted herein, must use the original spring attachment
points. This permits multiple springs, as long as they use the original mount locations. Coil spring perches originally attached to struts or shock absorber bodies may be changed or altered and their position may be adjustable. Spacers are allowed above or below the spring. Coil springs may incorporate spring rubbers. Suspension bump stops may be altered or removed.
B. Suspension bushings may be replaced with bushings of any materials (except metal) as long as they fi t in the original location. Offset bushings may be used. In a replacement bushing, the amount of metal relative to the amount of non-metallic material may not be increased.
This does not authorize a change in type of bushing (e.g., ball and socket replacing a cylindrical bushing) or use of a bushing with an angled hole whose direction differs from that of the original
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bushing. If the standard bushing accommodated multi-axis motion via compliance of the component material(s), the replacement bushing may not be changed to accommodate such motion via a change
in bushing type, for example to a spherical bearing or similar component involving internal moving parts. Pins or keys may be used to prevent the rotation of alternate bushings but may serve no other
purpose than that of retaining the bushing in the desired position. C. The following allowances apply to strut-type suspensions. Adjustable camber plates may be installed at the top of the strut and the original upper mounting holes may be slotted. The drilling of holes in order to
perform the installation is permitted. The center clearance hole may not be modifi ed. Any type of bearing or bushing may be used in the adjustable camber plate attachment to the strut. The installation may incorporate an alternate upper spring perch/seat and/or mounting block (bearing mount). Any ride height change resulting from installation of camber plates is allowed. Caster changes resulting from the use of camber plates are permitted.
D. Differential mount bushings may be replaced but must attach in the standard location(s) without additional modifi cation or changes. Differential position may not be changed. The amount of metal in a replacement bushing may not be increased relative to the amount of metal found in a standard bushing for the particular application. Solid metal bushings are specifi cally prohibited.
E. Steering rack bushings may be replaced but must attach in the factory location(s) without additional modifi cation or changes. Steering rack position may not be changed. The amount of metal in a replacement bushing may not be increased relative to the amount of metal found in a standard bushing for the particular application. Solid metal bushings are specifi cally prohibited. This does NOT allow shimming or otherwise relocating the steering rack.
F. Camber bolts may be installed providing these parts use the original, unmodifi ed mounting points and meet the restrictions specifi ed in Section 14.5.B. Caster changes resulting from the use of camber bolts are permitted.
G. Solid axle rear wheel drive (RWD) suspension allowances:
1. Addition or replacement of suspension stabilizers (linkage connecting the axle housing or DeDion to the chassis, which controls lateral suspension location) is permitted.
2. Traction bars or torque arms may be added or replaced.
3. A Panhard rod may be added or replaced.
4. The upper arm(s) may be removed, replaced, or modifi ed and the upper pickup points on the rear axle housing may be relocated.
5. The lower arms may not be altered, except as permitted under Section 14.8.B, or relocated. Methods of attachment and attachment points are unrestricted but may serve no other purpose (e.g.,
chassis stiffening). This does not authorize removal of a welded

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on part of a subframe to accommodate the installation.

6. Differential covers and attaching hardware may be replaced.
7. Methods of attachment and attachment points are unrestricted but may serve no other purpose (e.g., chassis stiffening). This does not authorize removal of a welded on part of a subframe to accommodate the installation.
H. Camber kits (also known as camber compensators) may be installed. These kits consist of either adjustable length arms or arm mounts (including ball joints) that provide a lateral adjustment to the effective length of a control arm. Alignment outside the factory specifi cations is allowed. The following restrictions apply:
1. On double/unequal arm (e.g., wishbone, multi-link) suspensions, only the upper arms OR lower arms may be modifi ed or replaced, but not both. Non-integral longitudinal arms that primarily control
fore/aft wheel movement (e.g., trailing arm(s) or link(s) of a multilink suspension) may not be replaced, changed, or modifi ed.
2. On arm-and-strut (MacPherson/Chapman) suspensions, the lower arms may be modifi ed/replaced OR other methods of camber adjustment as allowed by Sections 14.8.B, C, or G may be used, but not both.
3. On swing or trailing arm suspensions, the main arms may not be modifi ed or replaced, but lateral locating links/arms may be modified or replaced.
4. Front wheel drive (FWD) cars with rear beam axles may use shims between the rear axle and hubs.
4. The replacement arms or mounts must attach to the original standard mounting points. All bushings must meet the requirements of Section 14.8.B. Intermediate mounting points (e.g., shock/spring mounts) may not be moved or relocated on the arm, except as incidental to the camber adjustment. The knuckle/bearing housing/ spindle assembly cannot be modifi ed or replaced.
5. Changes in suspension geometry are not allowed except as incidental to the effective arm length change.

NOTE: Many modern suspension designs known by other names, actually function as double A-arm designs. These include the rear suspensions on 1988-on Honda Civic/Integra, Chrysler/Plymouth/
Dodge Neon, BMW E36, and most “multi-link” and are covered by Section 14.8.I.1.
I. On strut-equipped cars, the strut’s lower integral mounting bracket, for attachment to the upright or spindle, is unrestricted provided it attaches to the standard location. Any resulting change to the position of the strut centerline is allowed. Such brackets shall serve no other purpose. This does not allow for changes to the integral steering arm on cars that have the steering arm integrated with the strut body.
J. Changes in alignment parameters that result directly from the use of the allowed components are permitted. For example, the dimendraft

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sional changes resulting from the use of a cylindrical offset bushing that meets the restrictions of Section 14.8.B are allowed, including those resulting from a change in the pivoting action to:
(1) about the mounting bolt, or
(2) about the bushing itself.
K. Subframe mount bushings may be replaced, but must attach in the standard location(s) without additional modifi cation or changes. Subframe position may not be changed. The amount of metal in a replacement bushing may not be increased relative to the amount of metal found in a standard bushing for the particular application. Solid metal bushings are specifi cally prohibited.

14.9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A. The make, model number, and size of the battery may be changed but not its voltage. Relocation of the battery or batteries is permitted but not into the passenger compartment. If the battery is relocated and the original battery tray can be removed by simply unbolting it, the tray may be removed or relocated with the battery. Holes may be drilled for mounting or passage of cables. Longer cables may be substituted to permit relocation. The number of battery or batteries may not be changed from standard. The area behind the rearmost seat is not considered to be within the passenger compartment. The area under the rearmost seat is considered to be within the passenger
compartment. Battery allowances do not apply to electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.
B. The addition of electrical grounding cables and associated distribution blocks/terminals is permitted. Holes may be drilled for mounting only. This does not permit the use of electrical enhancement components such as condensers, voltage controllers, etc.

14.10 ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
A. Oil pans and pickups may be modifi ed or substituted. Addition or modifi cation of windage trays or crankshaft scrapers is not allowed.
B. Original equipment traction control systems may be electrically disabled, but not removed or altered in any other way.
C. The air intake system up to, but not including, the engine inlet may be modifi ed or replaced. The engine inlet is the throttle body, carburetor, compressor inlet, or intake manifold, whichever comes fi rst. The existing structure of the car may not be modifi ed for the passage of ducting from the air cleaner to the engine inlet. Holes may be drilled for mounting. Emissions or engine management components in the air intake system, such as a PCV valve or mass airfl ow sensor, may not be removed, modifi ed, or replaced, and must retain their original function along the fl ow path.
D. Exhaust manifolds, headers, downpipes, and associated EGR tubes may be replaced with alternate units. Exhaust exit may be relocated provided it meets Section 3.3.3.B.15. Relocation of the oxygen sensor on the header is permitted. Exhaust heat shields which cover only, and attach solely to, these parts may also be replaced, removed, or modifi ed. All other exhaust heat shields may be modifi ed
the minimum amount necessary to accommodate allowed alternate exhaust components. Mounting brackets/hardware which serve no other purpose are considered part of the exhaust components.
E. Catalytic converters: Any catalytic converters are allowed, but must attach within 6” (152.4 mm) of the original unit. Multiple catalytic converters may be replaced by a single unit. The inlet of the single
replacement converter may be located no further downstream than 6” (152.4 mm) along the piping fl ow path from the original exit of the fi nal OE converter. The extents of an OE converter are defi ned by the expansion chamber in which the catalyst is contained, regardless of placement within larger exhaust sections. Replacement converters must have a minimum catalyst density of 100 cells per inch and minimum substrate length of 3” (76.2 mm).
F. The engine management system parameters and operation may be modifi ed only via the methods listed below. These allowances also apply to forced induction cars, except that no changes to standard boost levels, intercoolers, or boost controls are permitted. Boost changes indirectly resulting from allowed modifi cations are permissible but directly altering or modifying the boost or turbo controls, either mechanically or electronically, is strictly prohibited. Traction control parameters may not be altered. Any OE OBD2 or newer communications port functionality must remain. The Check Engine Light (CEL) or Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be disabled via software. Alternate software maps which violate these restrictions may not be present during competition, regardless of activation. Only OE sensors may be used for engine management.
1. Reprogrammed ECU/PCM (via hardware and/or software) may be used in the standard housing.
2. Supplementary (“Piggyback”) ECU may be used subject to the following restrictions:
a. Connects between the standard ECU/PCM and its wiring harness only.
b. Must be plug-compatible with the standard ECU/PCM (no splices).
3. Electronic components may be installed in-line between an engine’s sensors and ECU/PCM. These components may alter the signal coming from the sensor in order to affect the ECU/PCM operation of engine management system. Example: fuel controllers that modify the signal coming from an airfl ow sensor.
4. Fuel pressure regulators may be replaced in lieu of electronic alterations to the fuel system. It is not permitted to electronically modify the fuel system AND replace a fuel pressure regulator.
5. Ignition timing may be set at any point on factory adjustable distributor ignition systems.
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6. VTEC controllers and other devices may be used which alter the timing of factory standard electronic variable valve timing systems.
G. Any mechanical shift linkage may be used.
H. Any accessory pulleys and belts of the same type (e.g., V-belt, serpentine) as standard may be used. This allowance applies to accessory pulleys only (e.g., alternator, water pump, power steering
pump, and crankshaft drive pulleys). It does not allow replacement, modifi cation, or substitution of pulleys, cogs, gears, or belts which are part of cam, layshaft, or ignition drive or timing systems, etc.
Any crankshaft damper or pulley may be used. SFI-rated dampers are recommended. Supercharged cars may not change the effective diameter of any pulley which drives the supercharger.
I. Upper engine shields made of plastic material, the purpose of which is to hide mechanical components in the engine compartment, may be removed if they have a solely aesthetic and/or acoustic function.
J. Any engine or transmission mount is allowed provided it attaches only to the original mounting points, does not relocate the engine/ transmission (other than incidental to changes in compliance material), and weighs no less than the OE mount. All components between the engine/transmission and the mounting structure are considered to be part of the mount assembly.

K. Limited Slip Differentials
STC, STS, STF – No limited slip differentials are permitted except for factory standard viscous coupler type units.

STX, STU, STR – Only standard (as defi ned in Section 12.4) limited slip differentials (LSD) are allowed on AWD vehicles. For AWD vehicles that did not come with any type of limited slip differential
(including center differential or transfer case), a single aftermarket mechanical LSD may be added. 2WD vehicles may use any mechanical
LSD unit.

Link: http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/assets/2014%20Solo%20Rules%20Book%201%20draft%20a%20reduc ed.pdf

ELCID86
01-15-2014, 05:25 PM
Wow, sounds awesome.

derbo
01-15-2014, 06:08 PM
This sounds like a fun build! Whats happening to the Z4M?

I am running 17x8.5 245 tires on my E46 due to clearance with the 255 on my current suspension height. Looks like you might some regulations to follow though!

3ZHP
01-15-2014, 06:28 PM
Hey Kyle, My son in Westlake has a 91 E30 318Is that he autocross for a few years with NORA. The car is just sitting with quite a few mods already done and is available if your interested.

johnrando
01-15-2014, 06:31 PM
Awesome. Give em hell

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danewilson77
01-15-2014, 06:34 PM
Subscribed.

danewilson77
01-15-2014, 06:35 PM
Wait. I thought the 128i was a company car :dunno

M0nk3y
01-15-2014, 06:53 PM
This sounds like a fun build! Whats happening to the Z4M?

I am running 17x8.5 245 tires on my E46 due to clearance with the 255 on my current suspension height. Looks like you might some regulations to follow though!

Z4M is staying put. It will be a Friday/Weekend car for me. I'd just hate to keep on tracking the Z4M to a point where I go off course...etc. You never know. I just don't want something happening to something that valuable..IMO

I guess I should add the rules for STX. For wheels, I'm limited to 9" wide wheels and 265 tires. 255s are a tight fit, but 245s might be the best option for 9" wheels.




Hey Kyle, My son in Westlake has a 91 E30 318Is that he autocross for a few years with NORA. The car is just sitting with quite a few mods already done and is available if your interested.

Thanks, but when I bought this car I always had an end goal of it becoming a track car.



Wait. I thought the 128i was a company car :dunno

It is, and it will maintain that way. To shorten the story, I've had a long talk with the president regarding my car situation (typically we are required to have a car with 4 doors for client purposes). With my position, I will never be taking clients, and will always be with another person who is the actual sales...so I'm good there. As well, I'll still have OEM wheels for weekly driving, and the suspension is so unique that you can set everything to full soft where it will ride like OEM.

Down the road, once the car is paid off (I'm planning on 2 more years or so), the car will put set aside for purely track and autocross and I'll find a cheap car to daily again.

brettbimmer
01-17-2014, 08:27 AM
Sounds like a fun project. Good luck with the build! In for pics as progress continues.

M0nk3y
01-19-2014, 04:25 PM
Hawk HP+ Pads are in the process of being ordered.

Will have to also order new magnets. Thinking on going with a Blue Color (My car is silver). Thoughts?

Lastly, I'm going to be buying a Schroth 4-Point belt for me (no use in spending money for a passenger when one rarely sits in). I can order in Black/Blue/Red/Silver...thoughts on a color?

I was going to go with Blue...but I might just be boring and go with black:

http://www.apexperformance.net/prod-2549.htm

Avetiso
01-19-2014, 04:34 PM
I like Silver/White + Red. My favorite color combo is white + red.

M0nk3y
01-19-2014, 04:51 PM
I like Silver/White + Red. My favorite color combo is white + red.

While I agree, take a look at the color blocks here and look at the Red Magnetic. It looks like maroon.

http://www.soloperformance.com/10-inch-Single-Color-Magnetic-or-Reusable-Number-Package_p_1379.html

M0nk3y
01-28-2014, 08:54 AM
First purchase is in!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/ga8ade2u.jpg

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derbo
01-28-2014, 12:07 PM
awesome, keep it on the car all the time and it will feel faster too! :D

M0nk3y
01-28-2014, 05:50 PM
Guaranteed 5+HP

Looking for color options on ARC-8s. I like the Hyper Blacks so far:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/paintpro21/135-190.jpg

danewilson77
01-28-2014, 06:05 PM
:drool

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johnrando
01-28-2014, 07:56 PM
For sure.

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derbo
01-29-2014, 11:20 AM
I'm bias to my Anthracite ;)

M0nk3y
01-29-2014, 03:53 PM
I'm bias to my Anthracite ;)

I was actually thinking on that as well, but I don't think it will go well with silver.

M0nk3y
01-29-2014, 04:19 PM
I just a pretty cool PM from Active Autowerke.

I inquired about testing/reviewing the 128i exhaust that they are looking for development. I sent a pretty crazy email basically asking if I can rep their products in a return for basically sponsor pricing.

Well crazy enough, the boss gave approval so we'll see where this goes. Pretty stoked if this works out that I can rep their exhaust, and tune for now for pretty minimal upfront pricing....hopefully.

Fingers crossed on this one.

Avetiso
01-29-2014, 04:30 PM
Awesome! It's good for them, too, considering how much you track.

derbo
01-30-2014, 04:14 PM
The biggest thing about sponsorship is that its so simple just to ask and sometimes its just that easy!

M0nk3y
02-05-2014, 12:18 PM
Ordered my APEX 17x8.5 ET40 wheels today in Hyper Black.

Woot! Can't wait.


Also ordered M3 Subframe Bushings

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zhpnsnv
02-05-2014, 02:15 PM
Is the n51 like the e46 SULEV? If so, I hope you don't ever encounter the maintenance costs of that engine. Mike Miller writes regularly about horror stories.

I'm excited to see how this turns out!

M0nk3y
02-05-2014, 02:34 PM
Is the n51 like the e46 SULEV? If so, I hope you don't ever encounter the maintenance costs of that engine. Mike Miller writes regularly about horror stories.

I'm excited to see how this turns out!

No...more reliable. Not heard of a story yet on the N51.

Big benefit of the N51 is that it has a 3 stage DISA manifold...which opens up the opportunity for a tune with considerable gains.

You cannot do a manifold swap in STX, so this should help my cause

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derbo
02-05-2014, 03:08 PM
Ordered my APEX 17x8.5 ET40 wheels today in Hyper Black.

Woot! Can't wait.


Also ordered M3 Subframe Bushings

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:drool Those are the sizes I have. :D

M0nk3y
02-05-2014, 03:41 PM
:drool Those are the sizes I have. :D

Unfortunately there was no possible way to do 17x9" with the offsets they offer, which is a bummer but I will still be able to get the same tire under the car, so I'm not compromising too much

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tkundhi
02-05-2014, 03:56 PM
Assuming you go with a 9 inch wide wheel, some 245 width tires will be too narrow. They will fit but won't maximize the rim width. I have 9" wheels on my E36 M3. 255s fit the rim much better. The tire profile is square. Approximately 90 degrees from sidewall to tread. |====| 245 tires had a trapezoid profile. The sidewall was angled toward the center of the wheel. /===\ This occurred with Falkens and 2 sets of Dunlops. That said pure track tires like Hoosier/Continentals run wide and you may be OK with 245. You may even be able to use a 235. Discuss carefully with your tire vendor.

Good luck,

t.

derbo
02-05-2014, 04:46 PM
Unfortunately there was no possible way to do 17x9" with the offsets they offer, which is a bummer but I will still be able to get the same tire under the car, so I'm not compromising too much

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Have you decided on 255 or 245? section with of 10.3" vs 9.8". Tread width is 10" and 9.2" respectively. Damn that 255 has a high contact patch! I should replace my 245/40/17s with 255 all around.

Tkundi, He is rocking a 8.5" rim so I don't think it matters 245 or 255.

M0nk3y
02-05-2014, 04:47 PM
Assuming you go with a 9 inch wide wheel, some 245 width tires will be too narrow. They will fit but won't maximize the rim width. I have 9" wheels on my E36 M3. 255s fit the rim much better. The tire profile is square. Approximately 90 degrees from sidewall to tread. |====| 245 tires had a trapezoid profile. The sidewall was angled toward the center of the wheel. /===\ This occurred with Falkens and 2 sets of Dunlops. That said pure track tires like Hoosier/Continentals run wide and you may be OK with 245. You may even be able to use a 235. Discuss carefully with your tire vendor.

Good luck,

t.

Typically within this type of classing you want to stretch the tire. So some people run 245s, even 235s on a 9" wheel. It just increases responsiveness that much.

With that being said, I can still fit a 245 or 255 on my 8.5", but the 255 might be a bit too squishy...

I'm going to start out with the 245 most likely and we'll go from there

M0nk3y
02-05-2014, 04:50 PM
Have you decided on 255 or 245? section with of 10.3" vs 9.8". Tread width is 10" and 9.2" respectively. Damn that 255 has a high contact patch! I should replace my 245/40/17s with 255 all around.

Tkundi, He is rocking a 8.5" rim so I don't think it matters 245 or 255.

Just posted below, but I'll add onto this.

I'm concerned about rear tire clearance. I'm going to have to roll, that is required no matter what. I'm going to start out with a 245 tire and see how the car likes it.

Reason being, is that I think I'm going to stick with the RS3s this year. They tend to have a softer sidewall then other tires and don't like to be stuffed. If I was going to do a Dunlop ZII tire, 255 would be the optimal setup.

It should yield me with a tighter responding car, but in reality either set-up will work because I'm going to be running -3*+ up front. It will just be a game to see what tire works, and in what size.

derbo
02-05-2014, 04:54 PM
I feel like Dunlop is cheating and those 245mm feel like a 255mm lol.

M0nk3y
02-05-2014, 04:58 PM
I feel like Dunlop is cheating and those 245mm feel like a 255mm lol.

It is the same way with Hankook.

Essentially the RS3s, ZIIs and Rivals are +10mm on tire sizing.

This is a 235 RS3 on a 8" wheel. It stuffs the crap out of it.

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t31/177176_3592854108232_597948149_o.jpg

Either way, it is a ton of tire for this type of car.

To compare, I can get 255 squared max on the 128, where as I can only get 265 squared on the Z4M. Considering the 128 is 100 HP less, it is a ton of tire.

zhpnsnv
02-05-2014, 05:14 PM
No...more reliable. Not heard of a story yet on the N51.

Big benefit of the N51 is that it has a 3 stage DISA manifold...which opens up the opportunity for a tune with considerable gains.

You cannot do a manifold swap in STX, so this should help my cause

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Oh good. I'm not sure about the SULEV reliability, I just know regular maintenance is astronomical (fuel pump=thousands of dollars).

M0nk3y
02-05-2014, 05:40 PM
Oh good. I'm not sure about the SULEV reliability, I just know regular maintenance is astronomical (fuel pump=thousands of dollars).

Kinda of a misconception with the fuel pump for a N51 or N52. The fuel pump can be bought separate...for like $330 MSRP

Not a sealed unit like before.

derbo
02-05-2014, 08:09 PM
That sealed gas tank of the m56 :facepalm

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Avetiso
02-05-2014, 08:11 PM
That sealed gas tank of the m56 :facepalm

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zhpnsnv
02-06-2014, 02:28 PM
Kinda of a misconception with the fuel pump for a N51 or N52. The fuel pump can be bought separate...for like $330 MSRP

Not a sealed unit like before.

Good. Glad to hear it's not an issue.

M0nk3y
02-07-2014, 04:50 PM
Decided to burn a hole in the wallet today and placed an order for this:

http://www.tcklineracing.com/webdocs/photos/E90_non-M_Dbl_Kit_Light1.jpg

Just need to get tires, and swaybar and I should be set

derbo
02-08-2014, 08:33 PM
:santa1:santa1:santa1

Avetiso
02-08-2014, 09:35 PM
Very nice!

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M0nk3y
02-08-2014, 10:24 PM
:santa1:santa1:santa1


Very nice!

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I can't wait, I'm like a little kid inside.

I've been drooling over this suspension for awhile (TCKline Dual Adjustables). I've driven a E36 M with them and the amount of adjust ability is insane!

Went with #400 fronts, #700 rears.

M3 Subframe Bushings have been ordered as well.

tkundhi
02-12-2014, 05:16 PM
Who makes that suspension?


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tkundhi
02-12-2014, 05:17 PM
OK, I see. TC Kline.


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M0nk3y
02-12-2014, 05:53 PM
OK, I see. TC Kline.


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Yes, correct.

http://www.tcklineracing.com/webdocs/Items/Details374.cfm

M0nk3y
02-16-2014, 06:20 PM
Registered for the Wilmington Match Tour on April 12-13th.

Will have a T&T event the weekend before, so hopefully I can dial in the car for its first national event.

M0nk3y
02-20-2014, 04:29 PM
APEX ARC-8s and Eibach 28mm front bar in today:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/1606206_10201970480771840_1122617148_o.jpg

M0nk3y
02-24-2014, 04:52 PM
Final products finally rolling on in.

Schroth Quick-Fit Pro!

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140224_192912_243_zps4c5bcea8.jpg

Decided to order 245 Dunlop ZIIs, they should be here tomorrow.

Just need brake pads to come on in, along with a possible tune/exhaust form Active Autowerke

M0nk3y
03-02-2014, 11:00 AM
Minor Update:

Got my tires mounted onto my ARC8s. So I decided to see how much official weight I shed with just wheels/tires.

Front OEM Wheels (17x7 w/ 205/50/17 Tires)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140302_133513_122_zpse0ede1d7.jpg

Rear OEM Wheels (17x7.5 w/ 225/45/17 Tires)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140302_133703_467_zps5b953bd0.jpg

APEX ARC8s (17x8.5 w/ 245/40/17 Tires)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140302_133936_355_zps9510ac07.jpg



So, in summary...OEM wheels weigh 204 lbs where as my APEX wheels weigh 175.2

Which equals a weight savings of 28.8 lbs

Given this is unsprung weight, our "felt" weight savings will be this times 4 (typically). So the felt weight savings should be around 115 lbs

Avetiso
03-02-2014, 11:06 AM
Nice! If I remember, is your 1er a manual?

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M0nk3y
03-02-2014, 11:07 AM
Nice! If I remember, is your 1er a manual?

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Yup, 6 spd.

The only options the car has is M-Sport and Heated Seats.

Avetiso
03-02-2014, 11:11 AM
Yup, 6 spd.

The only options the car has is M-Sport and Heated Seats.

Awesome. I've been looking at ARC8. Not my favorite style, but I think that it is the best blend of form and function. If I ever upgrade, it'd be those.

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M0nk3y
03-02-2014, 11:24 AM
Awesome. I've been looking at ARC8. Not my favorite style, but I think that it is the best blend of form and function. If I ever upgrade, it'd be those.

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I actually really like the style.

But these aren't my DD tires, they will be transported this way to and from events and mounted/dismounted.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140302_141858_735_zps8f9ba8aa.jpg

jakksfor20
03-02-2014, 11:51 AM
I love my ARC-8's on the 323ci. Took off almost 35lbs combined from what wheel was on it before (rep Style 65's). It doesn't feel like such a sled as it used to.

Avetiso
03-02-2014, 11:56 AM
I actually really like the style.

But these aren't my DD tires, they will be transported this way to and from events and mounted/dismounted.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140302_141858_735_zps8f9ba8aa.jpg

Haha, wow. I remember packing five style 68's into my ZHP. It was hilarious.

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M0nk3y
03-15-2014, 12:04 PM
Well, got some work done today:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/16/u3uhatez.jpg

Well, I didn't do much.

Had a shop install my M3 subframe bushings. They had a PITA job doing the fronts, so I'm glad I didn't decide to drop the subframe and try to tackle it myself

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danewilson77
03-15-2014, 12:59 PM
Nice Kyle.

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derbo
03-15-2014, 04:05 PM
Good outsource Kyle! I would've done the same :)

tkundhi
03-15-2014, 04:29 PM
Had a shop install my M3 subframe bushings. They had a PITA job doing the fronts, so I'm glad I didn't decide to drop the subframe and try to tackle it myself



Did they drop the subframe? Use the factory tool? Or some other approach?

t.


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M0nk3y
03-15-2014, 04:47 PM
Did they drop the subframe? Use the factory tool? Or some other approach?

t.


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They used a factory tool, but it wasn't perfect size because the 1 series is so new, subframe replacements have not been done yet, thus a tool was never created.

They had to take off the exhaust, and drop the whole rear axle to access 4 bushings.


Tomorrow I'll actually do some work...finally.

Will install my HP+ pads, Eibach Sway Bar, Wheel Studs, Opened CDV, and bleed the whole brake system

M0nk3y
03-16-2014, 04:17 PM
Made some progress today:


Today I got my brakes done with HP+

(Whoo tiny brakes!)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140316_103033_870_zpsb4701341.jpg

Front bar installed:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140316_143609_614_zps705a2af1.jpg

CDV Replaced with a drilled out one (gotta love these plastic pieces...made swapping really easy by just pulling 2 clips:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140316_152154_706_zps84067640.jpg

As well as I moved my studs from the Z4M to the 128, as well I flushed the whole system with ATE Blue

M0nk3y
03-20-2014, 03:30 PM
Old news, but the Dunlop ZIIs are the tires I went with and mounted them on the APEX wheels.

Did a test fitment today. and looks like we will be fine.

I just jacked the car up, mounted the wheel to see how it looks:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140320_173525_904_zps8be010bc.jpg

Then lowered the car to see how clearance was going to be. Didn't move the car at all, so the suspension is still loaded (and you'll notice because of this...the wheel is almost at zero camber). This is okay, because I get to see how worst case fitment is:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140320_173654_146_zpsab498c0e.jpg

Up close:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140320_173614_773_zpsec28491b.jpg

As you'll see...it is tight. Keep in mind this is also stock suspension.

After roll, and camber though...no worries. We will be free and clear!

Avetiso
03-20-2014, 07:11 PM
Nice. My fitment with spacers is similar, and I'm hoping camber fixes it.

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M0nk3y
03-22-2014, 05:58 PM
Suspension time!

Up on jack stands next to a fellow STX competitor.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140322_134908_360_zpsf97153eb.jpg

And done!

Ride Height is still off, and final adjustments are tomorrow. However the rear is just about where it needs to be set...need to adjust fronts to get the proper rake

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140322_182421_627_zpsa5ed20db.jpg

derbo
03-22-2014, 09:51 PM
Car looks great Kyle! That last pic makes it look like the caster aggressively positive.

M0nk3y
03-23-2014, 02:48 AM
Car looks great Kyle! That last pic makes it look like the caster aggressively positive.

The plates are maxed out on caster. Good observation ;)

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M0nk3y
03-23-2014, 01:38 PM
Buttoning up the interior. Cut slots into the trunk for access to the rebound, I'll take pictures of those later. Amazing how many wires and random crap BMW finds a way to hide.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140323_113257_486_zpsa83f627e.jpg

Height adjusted and now set. Ready for alignment tomorrow!

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140323_145259_964_zps37197e30.jpg

First event Saturday! SO STOKED!

danewilson77
03-23-2014, 04:33 PM
Good werk and good luck!

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M0nk3y
03-23-2014, 05:04 PM
Good werk and good luck!

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Thanks Dane...I'll be in your neck of the woods in 2 weeks (Couple events at Wilmington Airport). I'll try to come on by and say hi.


Schroth Quick-Fit Harness Brackets have been installed and set!

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140323_203934_724_zps03bc525f.jpg

danewilson77
03-23-2014, 05:14 PM
Let me know. We'll have to get together for sure.

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M0nk3y
03-24-2014, 05:32 PM
Alignment all set:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140324_210507_381_zps3f85ed95.jpg

As far as rear tire fitment....Holy batman, this is a tight fit:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140324_205750_738_zps33d2bb5b.jpg

M0nk3y
03-26-2014, 04:26 PM
The wheels are mounted. Time to scrub them in!

The rears rub a bit...had to up the compression to prevent rub. May have to roll the rear a bit more

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/27/dyjatyra.jpg

Front strut clearance

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/27/esu3y3ap.jpg

danewilson77
03-26-2014, 04:51 PM
Car looks tight they way it's sitting Kyle.

Needed it bigger.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/nicee46021/dyjatyra.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/nicee46021/dyjatyra.jpg.html)

M0nk3y
03-26-2014, 05:18 PM
Car looks tight they way it's sitting Kyle.

Needed it bigger.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/nicee46021/dyjatyra.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/nicee46021/dyjatyra.jpg.html)

Thanks for the resize Dane...for some reason Tapatalk liked downsizing it.

I went for more function over form on this one...but it does help that the car has a mean stance to it. ;)

Just gotta solve the minor rub...Hopefully when the tires get warm I don't have any issues

derbo
03-26-2014, 08:38 PM
Damn that sure does look pretty!

PirateZHP
03-27-2014, 04:41 AM
:drool

This thing looks mean!

M0nk3y
04-01-2014, 05:10 PM
Damn that sure does look pretty!


:drool

This thing looks mean!

Thanks Guys.

Had an event this last Saturday, but is was rainy and cold as hell so I didn't record video.

Someone took this shot, pretty amazing at the amount of camber up front

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/1655548_10151977693016497_1319089131_o.jpg

Anyways, it was mainly a shake down event. I discovered that my rears AND fronts both had some bad rubbing with low compression (even with rears rolled).

Borrowed a roller and rolled the front fenders, had a shop do the rears since they are a bit more complicated.

Took it out of a "spirited run" and no roll what-so-ever with compression and rebound completely at soft. Very happy now.


Test and Tune and PE1 in Cincinnati this weekend at Wilmington on the airport. Should be some good weather to do some serious shake-down runs and tune this suspension.

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10013962_10202210725297803_1253761030_n.jpg

M0nk3y
04-02-2014, 05:00 PM
Anyone like this?

Instead of using space on window, I was planning on mounting vinyl stickers on magnetic sheets.

I bought silver, thinking it would blend....silly me

Thoughts?

1318213183

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Avetiso
04-02-2014, 05:03 PM
Doesn't look too bad, actually.

PirateZHP
04-02-2014, 05:29 PM
I don't like it

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danewilson77
04-02-2014, 06:46 PM
I like it.

#becauseracecar

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M0nk3y
04-06-2014, 04:54 PM
This weekend I went to Wilmington OH for a T&T and PE1. Car is fairly dialed in, however I'm still dealing with some push and the car doesn't want to seem to rotate much. Will have to continue to try and tune the suspension to act appropriately. One of the biggest differences from the Z4 is how this car brakes. It brakes VERY well compared to the Z...too much pedal and it was too easy to lock up ABS, since the suspension is much firmer it doesn't take much to get the car stopped.

Today was a decent day, had limited runs due to size of the event...so it was good mentality for next weekend.

Ended up with a 61.000 for my fastest run. That put me in 3rd for STX. First place was a 60.6xx and second was 60.75x. With that being said, I'm not far off.

Video is below, and there are a couple turns (especially the finish) where I completely blew...so hindsight 20/20, I should of been in the 60s.

PS - Enjoy no sound, it appears my external mic's battery is dead


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04oaS5Lp5ek

M0nk3y
04-10-2014, 04:40 PM
Photographer finally got some photos edited and loaded up. Looks pretty good to me.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/128STX1_zps729eea99.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/128STX2_zpse28f140d.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/128STX3_zps025ecb9d.jpg

QC_ZHP
04-10-2014, 04:59 PM
Car looks amazing w/ the Apex's. Perfect stance

danewilson77
04-10-2014, 05:21 PM
Awesome Kyle.

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derbo
04-10-2014, 05:26 PM
That looks like a fantastic angle too

M0nk3y
04-10-2014, 05:31 PM
Car looks amazing w/ the Apex's. Perfect stance


Awesome Kyle.

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That looks like a fantastic angle too

Thanks guys

Match Tour event starts tomorrow with T&T. Very excited and nervous at the same time

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Avetiso
04-10-2014, 07:19 PM
Beautiful function.

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M0nk3y
04-13-2014, 06:10 PM
Well just got home from Wilmington and the 2014 Wilmington Match Tour.

So exhausted, such a fun weekend and a huge learning experience.

To summarize a Match Tour for anyone who is not familiar. Essentially Saturday is a standard event format. You get 4 runs to throw down your best time, and that will determine your class standing. The 8 best in PAX from each heat will advance to the super shootout (on Sunday)

Sunday is a bit different. The people who do not qualify for the super shootout get to have 2 more runs (one practice/non timed) and 1 timed. Once the whole heat runs, the top 66% will advance. That 66% will run 1 more time, and from there the 66% will advance. This will happen 4 times and after the 4th cut the top 4 drivers from that heat will advance to the bonus shootout.


Anyways, I'll share my weekend.

I started off the weekend getting featured on solomatters.com in their article and on their facebook page. Solomatters is basically the blog of SCCA. Not anyone makes it and gets named. Considering this is my very FIRST national event....it was actually really cool, and at the same time put a HUGE amount of pressure on myself to make a good showing:

http://solomatters.com/tune_in_wilmington_match_tour_2014


To no one’s surprise, STX leads the registration standings with eighteen drivers. Lance Keeley, always putting on a strong performance, is expected to lead the class with a collection of long time STXers and new comers looking to challenge him. Watch out for the combination of Kao and Prince in the ex-Pallotta FR-S to make a run along with Nick Dunlap who's hoping to repeat the success seen in Blytheville with his Mini Cooper S. Perry Ellwood is in his RX-8 and Kyle Herbst brings his 128i (a relatively newly classed STX car).

https://www.facebook.com/solomatters?ref=br_tf

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/Screenshot_2014-04-12-09-08-30_zps0f2150ea.png

Saturday was just an absolute blast. Ended up going up in compression in the rear and lowering rebound in the front a bit to get the car to rotate a bit better, however it still wants to push. We ran one of the first heats, so as you will see there is little to no rubber laid down.

Started off on solid times around 67.188 and a 67.048. Made my adjustments to the suspension and laid a decent time 66.424 but with clipping a cone.

Sitting in 5th, I tried to clean up the run and still make decent time. I ended up with a 66.815 and maintained 5th position (0.171 out of 4th) out of 18 drivers in STX.

Video of the final run. As you see....the rear started to rotate a bit more than I wanted at the end of the slalom. Very fast finish.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj2F1ygvyU8

Sunday was disappointing; had a solid practice run (66.262) and planned to slow down to run clean...only to cone on a slower run (66.8xx) and get eliminated by only 0.1 seconds. Had to pace I think to make it close to top 4 (There was a STX car that was second in the heat with a 66.2xx).

Either way, Sunday can't be a downer for me. Only good things to come as I learn the car more, fine tune, and drop weight.

Pic in Grid ready to run Saturday:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140412_104404_711_zpsf4228342.jpg


As well, for those who are interested in a 128i weight. I give you official results!

1/4 Tank of Fuel

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140412_125919_808_zps05ef056a.jpg


And lastly, a good weekend always has some downfalls. It appears I've damaged my front bumper by punting a cone in T&T on Friday. Doesn't appear to break any clips or anything, but certainly deformed the bumper. It doesn't contour the headlight anymore and the side bumper flares out...whoops. You can probably see it in the above photo as well

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140411_121855_580_zps723c8735.jpg


I'll post my 66.2 video later!

Avetiso
04-13-2014, 06:16 PM
Awesome update, Kyle! Good job.

I don't notice the damage.

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danewilson77
04-13-2014, 06:47 PM
Damn. So proud Kyle!

Samsung Galaxy S5...

johnrando
04-13-2014, 06:57 PM
Nice work/driving. Hope the minor bump is easy to fix.

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derbo
04-14-2014, 11:00 AM
Good stuff Kyle! I don't see the damage either.

M0nk3y
04-14-2014, 02:38 PM
Awesome update, Kyle! Good job.

I don't notice the damage.

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Damn. So proud Kyle!

Samsung Galaxy S5...


Nice work/driving. Hope the minor bump is easy to fix.

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Good stuff Kyle! I don't see the damage either.

Thanks everyone! So cool to get a national tour under the belt.

The damage to the bumper seems to be residing, the bumper appears to be slowly forming back to its original spot....it was tough to try and capture what was wrong, but it was noticeable.

This all makes me want to spend more money to make the car lighter...ugh

derbo
04-14-2014, 02:40 PM
take a poop before every event :D

Avetiso
04-14-2014, 02:42 PM
take a poop before every event :D

Lmao that's like F1 advice right there. Gotta get that .05 second advantage.

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M0nk3y
04-14-2014, 02:50 PM
take a poop before every event :D


Lmao that's like F1 advice right there. Gotta get that .05 second advantage.

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Lol...perfect.

I wish Ebay Recaro Seats were FIA Certified, lol...

M0nk3y
04-14-2014, 03:08 PM
Fastest scratch run from the weekend:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVEDAsPMwZo

derbo
04-14-2014, 03:50 PM
I saw you had a cable going to the GoPro, was this a power cable? I was hoping it was a Mic :)

M0nk3y
04-14-2014, 03:59 PM
I saw you had a cable going to the GoPro, was this a power cable? I was hoping it was a Mic :)

It is a mic...unfortunately the batteries died last weekend and had to order some online.

The sound sucks bad from the go pro itself

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derbo
04-14-2014, 04:57 PM
Yes it does :(

M0nk3y
04-27-2014, 04:50 PM
Well, I decided to go for more camber. Upped for -3* to close to -3.6*!

Event also Today in Toledo, OH.

Lot had a lot less grip than Wilmington, OH. Forced me to play around with the shock settings a good amount to where I could put power down (ended up softening all 4 corners a considerable amount)

Ended up 1st in STX. Still waiting on PAX, but I should be decent.

First gut reaction is that my camber change was for the better. Car seemed to be more oversteer bias than prior where it wanted to push. I could easily do on or off power oversteer.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_qZOuM29-4

derbo
04-27-2014, 04:52 PM
Great work Kyle!

Avetiso
04-27-2014, 05:50 PM
Nice.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

M0nk3y
05-11-2014, 03:05 PM
Was at Toledo Express Airport Yesterday.

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10264851_569592056080_566774199973499869_n.jpg

Car still wants to push, but much better than Wilmington...another concrete site.

3rd in Class, 33rd in PAX. I was P1 until the final runs when 2 Drivers (both in the same RX8) threw down mid-54 times...unfortunately I couldn't improve to come close.

http://nworscca.com/attachments/results/2014/2014_e2_results.htm

http://nworscca.com/attachments/results/2014/2014_e2_index.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbn4Z4WU5cY

And just interesting, a comparison of my 3 runs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfu9dYN5FaA

M0nk3y
05-15-2014, 03:04 PM
Not much of an update...but bought a new helmet.

If I can't drive fast, mine as well look fast

HJC AR10 II

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t31.0-8/10295163_10202478144823124_5689284720415368098_o.j pg

derbo
05-15-2014, 09:43 PM
Mm stig wannabe helmet without the price.


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M0nk3y
05-16-2014, 06:38 PM
Mm stig wannabe helmet without the price.


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I'm too cheap for a Simpson Helmet...lol

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E_Rak
05-16-2014, 06:53 PM
Agreed, went with a stealth version of this guy

http://www.k1racegear.com/auto-racing/helmets/solo-equipped-helmets/solo-helmet-apx.html

derbo
05-16-2014, 09:11 PM
I'm too cheap for a Simpson Helmet...lol

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Totally agree.


http://i.imgur.com/DfkLm5ol.jpg

I got a Pyrotect Helmet. Screen sticker is gone now.

M0nk3y
05-26-2014, 05:50 PM
Some photos from an old event:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/14087960849_5030de1270_o_zps35dcb005.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/14271281681_57a235cf98_o_zpsa419e5dd.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/14087961109_470085a6a9_o_zps8568930d.jpg



Video from yesterday. Good for 9th overall.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQMO20iLgC4

danewilson77
05-27-2014, 04:12 AM
Some photos from an old event:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/14087961109_470085a6a9_o_zps8568930d.jpg



Video from yesterday. Good for 9th overall.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQMO20iLgC4

Love this!

M0nk3y
05-27-2014, 02:12 PM
Love this!

I agree Dane. It is a really cool shot.

Still waiting for a picture of when the wheel is fully in the air.

bcleaver
05-29-2014, 05:53 PM
Kyle, did you make it out to Lincoln for spring nats?

M0nk3y
05-29-2014, 06:59 PM
Kyle, did you make it out to Lincoln for spring nats?

Nope. Unfortunately not. Can't justify driving 13 or so hours with a limited prep car.

Just for this season I'm staying local (Did Wilmington Match/Math Tour, Toledo Pro, and Wilmington Pro)

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M0nk3y
06-02-2014, 06:44 PM
Event yesterday.

Car ran really well, still too much rear grip.

Good for 5th in Pro Class and 5th Overall. Even though I'm bitching about my setup the car is still surprisingly fast and competitive.

Class: http://ovr-scca.org/uploads/ax_results/2014/04_fin_2014-06-01.htm

PAX Results: http://ovr-scca.org/uploads/ax_results/2014/04_pax_2014-06-01.htm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKgxBdD1E08


So, plans for this week are to install a rear sway bar to temporarily upset the rear end to get it to rotate around when I get on the throttle for mid apex to corner exit. IMO this is the way I want the car to fell and the swaybar "should" help.

Of course, because of our lovely E82s I get to drop the entire subframe to install the rear bar, such a PITA.

Next event is Sunday.




We are a couple weeks away from the Toledo Pro Solo...for those who do not know what a Pro Solo is. A Pro Solo is an autocross that has a 'Drag Race' start with a Christmas tree,reaction time and 60 ft times. There is a left side and right side course, which are mirrored to duplicate each other. At the end of the weekend you take your best time from each side of the course and add them together to determine a winner and the rankings for the class.


http://vimeo.com/95587495

Avetiso
06-02-2014, 07:32 PM
Nice work. Looks like a load of fun.

alexandre
06-05-2014, 06:30 PM
I remember reading your thread where you were looking for a "4-door company car". It sure has come a long way!

M0nk3y
06-25-2014, 05:44 PM
Well I haven't updated this thread in awhile, so I should probably get moving on it.

Rear swaybar has been installed and so far has 3 events on it. The car feels SO MUCH BETTER with a rear bar. I cannot express the difference on how the car is handling. The push is basically eliminated and the car rotates so nice on throttle, just how I wanted it. Very surprised a rear bar (which typically is not needed on a BMW) solved this issue.

Ran Sunday in preparation for Toledo ProSolo.

I placed 3rd out of 109!!!!

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10464184_10202728548923070_6510318615360834948_n.j pg

Starting to finally learn how the drive the car and shock tuning. But I think we have a winner here and a potential STX underdog, IMO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4mCVk0nU3w

and 3-wheel action!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10456131_10202738577293773_8275924566771633243_n.j pg

danewilson77
06-25-2014, 05:56 PM
Great job Kyle!

Avetiso
06-25-2014, 06:03 PM
Nice!

M0nk3y
06-30-2014, 05:00 PM
What an absolute crazy weekend!

As I've mentioned a couple times in this thread. I was just at the Toledo ProSolo this past weekend.

AND....took home 1st place for STX :happyanim:

Absolutely unbelievable. Words cannot describe how happy I am to finish in my first ProSolo National Event!

https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10482854_721930174530802_5474374877364121577_n.jpg

Besides the countless shout outs on multiple facebook pages, forums and in person this is crazy.

Here is the video of my final two runs. I went into Sunday morning runs in 2nd place by 0.197 seconds. I'll let the video play out the final results...the commentary is just cool because of the constant updating/changing positions as cars cross the line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlJZqgxMDNY


1st Place!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10429818_10202770847020496_127275071736971091_n.jp g

I was automatically entered into the Super Shootout (Bracket type challenge to determine overall winner) But I coned away my right side run and lost my matchup even by beating my heads up opponent by 0.031 seconds. Oh well!

danewilson77
06-30-2014, 05:36 PM
Congrats Kyle. You're a prodigy.

Well done.

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Stewbie
06-30-2014, 05:41 PM
Congrats

Avetiso
06-30-2014, 06:18 PM
Damn good job, Kyle.

Those FRS/BRZ sure are popular. :jawdrop

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bcleaver
07-01-2014, 10:02 PM
Dude, nice drive. You going to nationals?

Tucci139
07-09-2014, 04:36 PM
Great job and nice build.

M0nk3y
07-09-2014, 06:30 PM
Congrats Kyle. You're a prodigy.

Well done.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Haha...I don't know about prodigy.


Congrats


Damn good job, Kyle.

Those FRS/BRZ sure are popular. :jawdrop

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Thanks all. The FRS/BRZ is a very, very fast platform went set up. Curb weight in STX trim is 2550lbs!!!


Dude, nice drive. You going to nationals?

Don't know yet. Kind of want to see my performance from Wilmington and go from there.


Great job and nice build.

Thank you. It isn't done yet ;)



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M0nk3y
07-19-2014, 07:25 AM
Okay, well I should probably get back on this forum and become active again...sorry guys.

Update time:

For the Toledo ProSolo update on Solomatters.com (subsection of SCCA for autocross) I was the feature photo:

http://solomatters.com/recap_toledo_prosolo_2014

Not to mention some badass shots:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/kherbst-1_zps422e5fe5.jpg

Ended up getting a muffler delete which caused some odd sounds:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bevYUbWkJ8c

It was quite odd to get whistling sound from the exhaust. But is was all contributed to the tips. Going to a single outlet made everything much better and awesome sounding.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10464324_10202835729002505_8638903431585874597_n.j pg

Also ran a local event. Placed 4th in PAX and 3rd in the PRO Class:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCYf9rj45dE

Finally. With the help from AA I got a tune for me car. Active Autowerkes has been awesome talking to me with forming a tune around what I want. The tune was installed last week... what a change. It is incredible the difference in the power curve.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10533557_10202848356838193_1703069593946496111_n.j pg

Dyno results:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140712_111045_133_zps3d29bedd.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/IMG_20140712_111050_897_zpsade76a04.jpg

So, these numbers are done in STP, which means in Dynojet numbers (most of the time people use this type of dyno) I'd be around 218 WHP...

For reference, the stock 128i are running around ~195 whp w/185 ft-lbs of torque. Needless to say I'm very happy.

We've already made revisions in the tune to account for a higher rev limiter. We reset to 7200 RPM versus 7000. Doesn't sound much but the OEM 7000 redline has a soft fuel cut at 6500 RPM...so you lose a TON of power for that 500 rpm. The 7200 redline now cuts fuel AT 7200...so have around 700 RPM delta in still full load acceleration, which means alot.

As well, changed some valvetronic and full load fuel at high RPM to account for some dyno results. Rich A/F is accounted for a long 4th gear pull. My cats were getting hot and the tune works off a exhaust gas temperature, so once that reaches setpoint I have to dump fuel to keep the OEM cats cool.

After market cats can handle higher heat, which is more reason to get headers and hi-flow cats. I can keep proper A/F and make more power.

Event tomorrow followed by Wilmington Pro Solo the following weekend.

johnrando
07-19-2014, 07:52 AM
Good stuff. Welcome back.

danewilson77
07-19-2014, 08:24 AM
+1


Good stuff. Welcome back.

M0nk3y
07-19-2014, 08:28 AM
+1
Thanks guys.

Dane, if you have a chance come out to Wilmington next weekend and just watch some cars running. It is an awesome experience especially the ProSolo events.

danewilson77
07-19-2014, 08:32 AM
Thanks guys.

Dane, if you have a chance come out to Wilmington next weekend and just watch some cars running. It is an awesome experience especially the ProSolo events.

Only 30 minutes away? Really?

M0nk3y
07-19-2014, 08:34 AM
Only 30 minutes away? Really?
Yes sir. It is at the Wilmington AirPark. Even if you don't see me running...there is always action going on throughout the day. If you can come Saturday, that would be your best day because there are morning and afternoon runs for all classes

danewilson77
07-19-2014, 08:42 AM
Sweet. Thanks Kyle.

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Avetiso
07-19-2014, 10:27 AM
That exhaust sound is hilarious. Nice update.

M0nk3y
07-28-2014, 05:55 PM
Finished up my Wilmington ProSolo on a frustrating day. The course was awesome, very challenging with multiple on camber/off camber turns that would throw your mind into a whirl. The left side gave me much more trouble than the right, I couldn't find time no matter what.

Saturday morning I was in 7th scratching my head on where I was losing time. The surface was very dusty and not rubbered in at all, and figured this could lead to some issues with my car.

Going into Saturday PM runs I softened up the suspension some to allow the front end (and rear) to absorb elevation changes and grip the surface a bit better. This really helped, and I landed 4th in class even with a not-so impressive right side run (I coned a run that would have been 0.3 seconds faster).

Sunday morning I felt confident that I could do well. Car felt awesome after Saturday afternoon and thought I could really gain some time.

Had the time to place third but coned away both of my right side runs, thus not improving throughout my 4 runs and dropping to 6th. Frustrating but at the same time I'm fairly happy. I had the pace to keep up with 1st and 2nd, both which are national champions...So in the end, even though I did not go home with a trophy I am holding my head high knowing the car is there, and I have to just settle down and lay down good runs.

Video of my fastest runs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF83AtEo_Oo

Thanks Dane for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed it. I really do apologize for not talking that long, it is very fast pace/stressful to focus and with everything flying around you it is hard to keep up.


So, going forward:

I registered for Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska!

I qualified for the Pro Finale and will be registering tomorrow for the Pro Finale the weekend Prior in Lincoln, Nebraska.


I've ordered a couple items to help me out. I'll update the thread as those come in. I don't think you'll be expecting it.

danewilson77
07-28-2014, 06:12 PM
No worries bud. I could tell you were under a bit of pressure. Proud of you for climbing 3 spots after the first day. I was very impressed with all of the competitors and with the overall running of the competition.

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328ioc
01-13-2015, 07:04 PM
I believe this is someone we know.....

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/13/fe14ff85eee1887fbeedac39c86e97a1.jpg

danewilson77
01-13-2015, 07:25 PM
M0nk3y?

"No flamesuit required"

M0nk3y
01-22-2015, 06:18 PM
Yep, that was me. I'm back from the dead.

Been doing some real life things, busy with work.

But this is the latest update:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djgBrU9ysqM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDHg7D0nvQs

danewilson77
01-22-2015, 06:50 PM
Sounds good. I see tire tracks in your culdesac.

"No flamesuit required"

M0nk3y
01-23-2015, 12:03 PM
Sounds good. I see tire tracks in your culdesac.

"No flamesuit required"

Lol. That is not from me, nor my culdesac

I was at a friends house doing the install


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M0nk3y
01-24-2015, 05:24 PM
Visited to dyno today:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1148051&stc=1&d=1422145316

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VNbZ78TAAQ

328ioc
02-05-2015, 07:27 AM
Sounds good......strait pipes? Or Headers?

slater
02-05-2015, 08:13 AM
wow, just looked at the AA headers and tune for them... a tune that removes the CEL from no primary cats... THAT is cool.

i also caught myself looking at their stage 1 SC kit for the 330i... 365hp and 270lb-ft of tq.... DANG. seriously, i don't need that!!!

peter

M0nk3y
02-05-2015, 05:18 PM
Sounds good......strait pipes? Or Headers?

Headers, 200 cell secondary cats, resonator, no muffler:

Dyno Run:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VNbZ78TAAQ


wow, just looked at the AA headers and tune for them... a tune that removes the CEL from no primary cats... THAT is cool.

i also caught myself looking at their stage 1 SC kit for the 330i... 365hp and 270lb-ft of tq.... DANG. seriously, i don't need that!!!

peter

Yea, kind of nice to drive around with no errors.

bcleaver
02-05-2015, 08:27 PM
Nice. What were the stock numbers?

M0nk3y
02-06-2015, 04:55 AM
Nice. What were the stock numbers?

Typically stock 128i would dyno around 193-198 whp and 170-180 ft-lbs torque


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bcleaver
02-10-2015, 07:07 PM
Typically stock 128i would dyno around 193-198 whp and 170-180 ft-lbs torque


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Damn, nice gains!

M0nk3y
02-17-2015, 05:04 PM
Damn, nice gains!

Thanks, I'm really happy with the gains. With that being said I have a revised map and it seems like some serious improvements have been made. We'll see what the dyno says about that.

Also, on a happy note. I was able to get a partial sponsorship from Diffsonline, and have now placed an order for a Custom Ramp, 3 Clutch LSD!

derbo
02-17-2015, 06:16 PM
Thanks, I'm really happy with the gains. With that being said I have a revised map and it seems like some serious improvements have been made. We'll see what the dyno says about that.

Also, on a happy note. I was able to get a partial sponsorship from Diffsonline, and have now placed an order for a Custom Ramp, 3 Clutch LSD!

That LSD :))


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M0nk3y
02-18-2015, 03:18 PM
That LSD :))


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Any thoughts on replacing subframe bushings while I'm there? Thinking AKG mounts


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wertyu78
02-18-2015, 03:21 PM
Any thoughts on replacing subframe bushings while I'm there? Thinking AKG mounts


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Congrats on the LSD, should accompany the chassis well. AKG, powerflex, turner, etc. Run solids if you dont mind

M0nk3y
02-18-2015, 04:48 PM
Congrats on the LSD, should accompany the chassis well. AKG, powerflex, turner, etc. Run solids if you dont mind

Thanks, it was really the limiting factor last year

Per STX rules, I need to maintain the same amount of rubber material and not increase metal content. Aka I cannot add solid metal bushings.

How's the install on these? I guess I should look into that.


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M0nk3y
05-10-2015, 05:13 PM
So, I suck at updating this.

Anyways, was at NCM Motorsports park for the SCCA Match Tour.

I was running on older Hankook Tires compared to the new "hot" tires, but I thought I had a chance. This was my second event of the year with the new headers and diff. So I still have to learn how to drive the car.

The front section of the course going through the first slalom was giving me issues the whole weekend, constantly left time.

Weekend class results on Saturday:

https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11200804_10204792724726175_7103125942079020648_n.j pg?oh=63f5dabeb70b8fea39636a27ab3a084f&oe=55D0DF63

Out of first by 0.241 seconds :(

Oh well, I had the chance to shoot a fast time and didn't do it. The car was capable and I just fell short. Certainly a learning experience.

I qualified in the club shootout on Sunday (top 9-16 in PAX for my heat of 48) and was able to have some extra fun.

Made it through the first round (video below) with a stupid fast time. Close to a second over my fastest time from Saturday. Chalk this up to learning experience, course rubbering in...etc.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cb91YDezv4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cb91YDezv4

Second round I had a nice event that ended up not so well.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi-G8bElz-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi-G8bElz-s

Oh well, next big event is Wilmington Pro Solo