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  3. ILC's 1991 318 S50 track rat

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    5 hours ago, suspenceful said:

    Ahh... I don't watch South Park. Glad we're all on the same page though :lol:

    If you put down monstrous numbers, I might have to pay them a visit for my car. Any guesses?

    I know LMT is certainly not a heartbreaker. A FBO (no inlets) N54 335i on a E60 Wedge tune (~21psi peak) put down 450whp in 3rd gear, should be around 460whp in 4th gear (dyno operator couldn't figure out the kickdown I guess, idk haven't tried a 6AT e90). Meanwhile I put down 391awhp with minimal mods, stock dp's, stock fmic on 18psi with a few gallons e85 to prevent timing correction from high iat.

     

    Anyways, I vote for SHTFCK

  4. I done did it now... A new toy!

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    I was nervous that they may interfere with the strut and had a set of spacers ready just in case but they fit fine.  I'll get pictures later today.  The gain in height is minimal, about 1/3".  I like that the car looks a little meatier than it did with the 225/40.

    That's good, I prefer a meatier look. Definitely would appreciate pics!

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  5. I done did it now... A new toy!

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    11 hours ago, patsbimmer1 said:

    I got a great deal on a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports through work and had them installed today.  265/35r18 rear and 245/40r18 front.  I love them!  It looks like my car actually has decent rubber underneath it!  I haven't had a chance to really drive on them yet but from the little driving I did do they feel great!

    How's the 245/40/18 fit in the front? I have a square set of ZII star specs in that size waiting to be installed after I finish refinishing some 189 wheels I got. Curious how to fitment looks being a bit taller than stock.

  8. 135i build thread. I'm done hobcobbling posts together

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    Looking good. 

    I had my car aligned at big bear last fall and whatever they adjust in the steering has been squeaking ever since.  It gets worse when the temp gets colder so I'm really stumped what squeaks.

    All they do is turn the inner tie rod... unless the boot got jammed up it shouldn't make any noise, although if that happens it usually doesn't make noise and/or the boot will correct itself.  If it's only when turning the wheel it's likely a lower balljoint or upper strut mount.  

    That's exactly what I thought. I took the tie rods off a while back and greased the outer ball joints but that didn't help at all. It sounds like it's more where the rack and pinion meet.

  13. Jake's Epic BMW 135i Build Thread! (5+ Years of Ownership)

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    11 minutes ago, suspenceful said:

    Nope, still on the same turbos. I checked them when I installed inlets. No shaft play, no leaking or burning oil. Just the dreaded rattle from the wastegate flapper, it's a shame because they seem to be in great condition otherwise.

    Once these give up or I want even more power, I'll be going with a top-mount single :)

    Top mount single..:wub:

    I guess I'm incredibly likely that mine don't rattle at all at 99k and can hold over 19psi to 5500. 

  14. Jake's Epic BMW 135i Build Thread! (5+ Years of Ownership)

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    1 hour ago, suspenceful said:

    Not yet. If this stupid Wisconsin weather would cooperate, I'd be able to get it on the road.

    There are a few N54 cars above 500whp now on stock turbos. With inlets and good, non-rattling turbos, they're able to peak at 26psi. Obviously this isn't good for the turbos but those tiny suckers are able to hit it with inlets. I would never daily that much boost through them.

    I installed the 3.5 BAR TMAP sensor and plan on targeting around 20psi, but we'll see if my 110k mile turbos will obey commands. I already had problems hitting targets over 18psi last year because my wastegate flappers won't stay shut, lol. Hopefully the inlets, all new vacuum lines, and two new boost solenoids with the 3.5 BAR TMAP will help.

    Inlets definetly allow the turbos to hold boost longer, it's one of the main benefits. Everyone says the continued pull past 5500 RPMs is what makes them feel so good.

    Did you get new turbos? I remember you had pretty bad rattle a while back. I'm interested to see if you can hold the boost high up if you are still on the old rattling turbos. 

     

    Edit: Didn't read the part about 110k mile turbos. 

  15. Official Vanity Plate Thread

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    2 hours ago, Snap said:

    It was nice chatting with you at the fall meet btw, didnt remember your name on here until now. I got a kick out of how you gave it hell and got a little bit sideways getting on the freeway to go home right in front of a cop.


    I suspect you didnt notice him there or else you were bumpin NWA.

    Oh man, you've got a heck of a memory! I can't recall, but I must not have noticed him. :rolleyes: 

  21. 135i build thread. I'm done hobcobbling posts together

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    Setting up INPA was the biggest pita of the whole process for me.  Once I got it working then it was a breeze to code them.

     

     

    Otherwise i have a working inpa system on my laptop :)

     

    Any tips or good tutorials to follow? 

     

    I've seen some, but some say INPA works on 32bit only, granted that was from 2012. I've got windows 10 64bit on my laptop. 

     

    Were you on 64bit windows? 

  24. I done did it now... A new toy!

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    I love the way they look and handle but you will sacrifice ride quality. I am looking at going with Koni FSD shocks and struts to combat this. I use the wife test for comfort and she hates them lol.

    Yeah, aftermarket shocks are a must if you want anywhere decent ride quality. I have bilstein b8s and would definitely recommend them. Aren't the FSDs made for stock ride height?

  25. I done did it now... A new toy!

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    This is a bit better. 91oct map with 93 oct fuel. Smooth timing.

    http://datazap.me/u/patsbimmer1/stage-2-45-degrees-f-91oct-map?log=0&data=4-8-9-10-11-12-20

    I replied to you on e90post

     

    Off topic but what are your thoughts on the h&r race springs? I can't stand the front wheel gap with my eibachs, which is worse on an xi. I'm thinking of picking up some race springs but I fear I'll be hitting the bump stops non-stop. 

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