bk335 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Bunch of nice kills there, looks like you took down some big power cars. suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted May 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 On 5/6/2016 at 9:09 AM, suspenceful said: As you all know, I was at the NoFlyZone Midwest event this past weekend. Got almost 25 passes in. The first day was rained out, but we got a few solo runs. Going 146mph in the rain is... interesting.The second day was awesome and I was able to clock a 156.79 MPH run. Here is a compilation video of some cars I was able to run. It was a blast. I beat the crap out of the car without a hiccup and then drove 5 hours back home. On 5/6/2016 at 4:12 PM, suspenceful said: Found this video as well. Quoting these to bring them over to the new page. Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 For your enjoyment: patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Went to the dragstrip yesterday and finally broke an axle. I've dragged the car many times, but it finally gave up after a 4K RPM clutch dump with 2-step. My options are upgraded MFactory axles for $800/pair, new OEM replacement for $500, or a used axle for $250. Might just go the used route... In other news, I bought some wheels for my daily. OZ Ultraleggas, 18x8" with 235/40/18s on them. Through a 5mm spacer behind all four and I'm happy with the way it looks! Stormtrooper by Jacob Spence, on Flickr Posted by Jacob Spence, on Flickr ...and one of the 135i before breaking the axle. Northland by Jacob Spence, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Well now the wagon needs to be lower! Wheels look good, 135 looks fantastic. I'm a touch surprised the CV's lasted this long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 1 hour ago, GunMetalGrey said: Well now the wagon needs to be lower! Wheels look good, 135 looks fantastic. I'm a touch surprised the CV's lasted this long! I want to lower the wagon... but I know I shouldn't. First world problems. I'm also surprised I didn't break one sooner. Apparently it isn't uncommon at all on the N54 platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 definitely just get a set of used axles. MFactory axles aren't getting you some crazy 1000 hp/tq rating the way that their differentials do, and they're on backorder from what it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 1 hour ago, i_love_cars said: definitely just get a set of used axles. MFactory axles aren't getting you some crazy 1000 hp/tq rating the way that their differentials do, and they're on backorder from what it looks like. That's what I did. Just ordered a used (68k miles) axle from a junkyard in Fon Du Lac for $64 shipped. We will see if it shows up in good condition... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Patiently waiting for that axle to show up. Enjoy this picture while we wait. One of my favorites, ever. Storm by Jacob Spence, on Flickr m42b32, i_love_cars, Bassboy3313 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Holy stuff [emoji15] This belongs on the wibimmers 2017 calendar KaiserRolls and m42b32 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 that photo is so fucking cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 22 minutes ago, i_love_cars said: that photo is so fucking cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 This is what 4k RPM two-step clutch dumps do. Sticky surfaces don't help. Took about two hours, including a parts run, to replace it with a used axle. Feels good to be back on the road. I enjoy how fast this car is. i_love_cars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I tried a new "option" with my tune. My car now sounds like the 4th of July on decel. Take a listen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 one of the most offensives sounds to my ears that I have ever heard in terms of cars. Turn that shit off. Now. I don't understand why "snap-crackle-pop" is becoming an actual thing in the community. i saw this stupid shit coming from a new M2 exhaust kit and everyone was like "omg siiiiiiiick this sounds better than e92 m3 omg inline-6 turbo motors 4 lyf brooo our cars sound cool too!!!!" No. Shut the fuck up stupid shitfucks this sounds like a toy cap gun I played with at the age of 6. It does not sound like a serious car. My only logical conclusion that I've been able to come to is that because manufacturers are no longer V8'ing All The Things, this is all that people in the enthusiast community have to cling to for sound in an age where cars have recorded engine sounds coming through speakers. REKIII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 10 minutes ago, i_love_cars said: one of the most offensives sounds to my ears that I have ever heard in terms of cars. Turn that shit off. Now. I don't understand why "snap-crackle-pop" is becoming an actual thing in the community. i saw this stupid shit coming from a new M2 exhaust kit and everyone was like "omg siiiiiiiick this sounds better than e92 m3 omg inline-6 turbo motors 4 lyf brooo our cars sound cool too!!!!" No. Shut the fuck up stupid shitfucks this sounds like a toy cap gun I played with at the age of 6. It does not sound like a serious car. My only logical conclusion that I've been able to come to is that because manufacturers are no longer V8'ing All The Things, this is all that people in the enthusiast community have to cling to for sound in an age where cars have recorded engine sounds coming through speakers. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I saw this option pop up after an update on Saturday morning and did it immediately. I, of course, went for the aggressive setting right away like it sounds you did as well. I hated it! My car sounded like it was broken! I turned it down and I am happy with it. It's fun to get the little gurgles on decel but the popping noise drove me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Haha that's nuts, can you turn it on and off whenever you want? Definitely a fun one to have in your pocket, wouldn't want that much every day though. 17 minutes ago, i_love_cars said: one of the most offensives sounds to my ears that I have ever heard in terms of cars. Turn that shit off. Now. I don't understand why "snap-crackle-pop" is becoming an actual thing in the community. i saw this stupid shit coming from a new M2 exhaust kit and everyone was like "omg siiiiiiiick this sounds better than e92 m3 omg inline-6 turbo motors 4 lyf brooo our cars sound cool too!!!!" No. Shut the fuck up stupid shitfucks this sounds like a toy cap gun I played with at the age of 6. It does not sound like a serious car. My only logical conclusion that I've been able to come to is that because manufacturers are no longer V8'ing All The Things, this is all that people in the enthusiast community have to cling to for sound in an age where cars have recorded engine sounds coming through speakers. Personally, I love the sound of an exhaust with a few crackles and pops, its a much more raw sound. Many engines do it naturally, even when they're completely stock, you typically just can't hear it because the exhausts are designed to tune it out/suppress it. My e36 barely made a sound before I put the catback on, but now it goes all rice-krispies when you let off the throttle at lower RPM's and I didn't change anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 5 minutes ago, m42b32 said: Haha that's nuts, can you turn it on and off whenever you want? Definitely a fun one to have in your pocket, wouldn't want that much every day though. Personally, I love the sound of an exhaust with a few crackles and pops, its a much more raw sound. Many engines do it naturally, even when they're completely stock, you typically just can't hear it because the exhausts are designed to tune it out/suppress it. My e36 barely made a sound before I put the catback on, but now it goes all rice-krispies when you let off the throttle at lower RPM's and I didn't change anything else. I miss my e36 noises. The n54 sounds boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk335 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I set mine to medium for 1 second, it's not too long and not too annoying. If I let off above 3.5k, it'll usually pop really loud once then it sounds like a normal decel. Sure, it's a bit artificial but sometimes it’s fun to be a shitfuck and scare people next to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I'll probably tone it down eventually. Right now I'm enjoying my new ricer mod. I like pops and gurgles in an exhaust. This is a little much, I will admit. But it's pretty hilarious going between buildings and sounding like an assault rifle. It gets even louder than shown in this video once the car is hot. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 #n54brostatus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 1 hour ago, i_love_cars said: one of the most offensives sounds to my ears that I have ever heard in terms of cars. Turn that shit off. Now. I don't understand why "snap-crackle-pop" is becoming an actual thing in the community. i saw this stupid shit coming from a new M2 exhaust kit and everyone was like "omg siiiiiiiick this sounds better than e92 m3 omg inline-6 turbo motors 4 lyf brooo our cars sound cool too!!!!" No. Shut the fuck up stupid shitfucks this sounds like a toy cap gun I played with at the age of 6. It does not sound like a serious car. My only logical conclusion that I've been able to come to is that because manufacturers are no longer V8'ing All The Things, this is all that people in the enthusiast community have to cling to for sound in an age where cars have recorded engine sounds coming through speakers. So, I'm not clear, do you like this or not? I'm not partial either way, but awesome post. suspenceful and bk335 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 End the impossible standards set by the media, all burbles are beautiful m42b32, patsbimmer1 and SteelBlue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk335 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 29 minutes ago, REKIII said: So, I'm not clear, do you like this or not? I'm not partial either way, but awesome post. he secretly wishes his n55 could do that suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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