patsbimmer1 Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 54 minutes ago, GunMetalGrey said: I vote to change "epic" in your thread title to "epoch" This literary pun is far less amusing when typing it, but it's Friday and that's just where I'm at. What distinguished point in his life would this be the beginning of? Are we witnessing some kind of re-birth? A falcon rising from the ashes? Or is this a distinguishing moment for the e90 at which point it will continue from here in fame or infamy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 17 hours ago, B C said: Any improvement in the 1-2? Or is it too early to tel? twin discs are definitely noisy but really the only option to hold big power. Good vid! I haven't been able to do a 1-2 shift at full power yet, but it's been good so far. Once the clutch is fully broken in, I'll try a NLS 1-2 redline shift and if it works, I'll be thrilled. 3 hours ago, GunMetalGrey said: I vote to change "epic" in your thread title to "epoch" This literary pun is far less amusing when typing it, but it's Friday and that's just where I'm at. I just had to Google that word... 2 hours ago, patsbimmer1 said: What distinguished point in his life would this be the beginning of? Are we witnessing some kind of re-birth? A falcon rising from the ashes? Or is this a distinguishing moment for the e90 at which point it will continue from here in fame or infamy! This is all too much for my brain to handle on a Friday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 not going organic for your clutch? guess you dont care about the environment smh m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, SteelBlue said: not going organic for your clutch? guess you dont care about the environment smh It was gluten free though, non-GMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Same location, two different lenses Follow me on Instagram for more photo content: https://instagram.com/jakespence P_Roloff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Glorious. . . . . BUT where is the burnout video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted May 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 5/22/2019 at 9:54 AM, Jdesign said: Glorious. . . . . BUT where is the burnout video? Here's one from last month Jdesign and YoungCR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 As I continue to work on my BMWs, I find myself constantly adding things to the garage to optimize my work space. Since buying the house four years ago, I transformed the 750 sq/ft garage into my ultimate hangout space. In my mind, the only thing missing was a lift. Until I found out about the MaxJax lift system. I have no affiliation with MaxJax, but everything about this lift as been great so far and I want to share my experience. I had a tough time finding a 2-post lift that would fit in my garage with 8 ft. 7 in. (105″) garage ceilings. All of the 2-post options I found had a minimum column height of 9 ft. or 10 ft., which wouldn’t fit without modifying the ceiling. I didn’t want a scissor lift or a 4-post lift. Then I found the the MaxJax, which has short, portable columns. In its highest position, the hydraulic cylinders rise up to 89″ with a lift height of 45″ (or 48″ with 3″ adapters)! This allows plenty of clearance between the columns and the ceiling, while offering 4 ft. of working space under the car. The only limitation is the height of whatever vehicle goes on the lift. Standard MaxJax Features Low ceiling height friendly Regular 110v electrical plug (no 220v required) 6,000 lb. lifting capacity Semi-portable lift columns Adjustable base-plate width 4″ minimum concrete required Installation Guide & Video The included installation guide is pretty comprehensive, but I made an in-depth video showing you how to install the lift in your home garage. I also demonstrate how to route the hoses off the ground to keep the mobile power cart out of the way. 4″ of good concrete is required to install this lift. I used the standard anchors that are included with the kit, but some people prefer the epoxy anchors instead. I mounted the columns 125″ apart from each other, measured from the inside edge. This width has allowed me to lift multiple vehicles with various jacking points. This adjustable creeper is perfect for working under the MaxJax, since it doesn’t lift high enough for you to stand under it. This short oil drain tank comes in very handy when changing oil or other fluids. I’ve used these short tripod stands when doing suspension work or to help support the car. It is the perfect lift for the at-home DIYer. I also have a more detailed write-up on my blog that explains the most efficient installation process, with links to all of the tools and accessories that you'll need. Read it here: https://my1series.com/2019/06/13/how-to-install-maxjax-lift-in-home-garage-review-mods/ I would love to hear your thoughts and comments! P_Roloff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Great garage, Jake! how friendly is that lift for very low cars? looks like driving onto boards may still be required for some suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 38 minutes ago, B C said: Great garage, Jake! how friendly is that lift for very low cars? looks like driving onto boards may still be required for some The minimum pad height is 3.5", so as long as it's that or higher, you should be fine. Fits under my lowered 135i, but I can see needing to jack it up or driving on some boards for very low cars. For comparison, the Atlas lift I had at the shop would not go under my 135i. Very close, but needed to jack the car up first. I'm so glad it fits under the MaxJax arms without an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 I made it to the drag strip the other day and want to share the results! I am now one of four manual N54-powered vehicles in the 10s... in the world! 2560 DA Log: https://datazap.me/u/suspenceful/1090-1369-mph?log=0&data=1-4 Adjustments I made to the car: Replaced my blown stock shocks with Competition Engineering drag shocks for a 60s-70s Ford Fresh NGK 97506 spark plugs gapped to 0.022" Implemented 2-step/antilag (didn't hold RPM consistently) Installed a clutch slipping device (didn't work properly) Removed back seats and interior trunk panels (~50-100lbs) Dragy results from the same pass: B C, P_Roloff, Jdesign and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Turn it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, KaiserRolls said: Turn it up! She's got another 2-3psi in her Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Only one in the 10's still on stock diff? Cool to see how accurate Dragy is. Before smartphones were a thing I nearly bought a G-tech, there is no point now with how good phone apps are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 The picture 2nd from bottom looks like its from Forza or some video game. I dig it LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 21 minutes ago, Rekpoint said: The picture 2nd from bottom looks like its from Forza or some video game. I dig it LOL Saturation, clarity, vibrance: Rekpoint, suspenceful, Jdesign and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 36 minutes ago, B C said: Cool to see how accurate Dragy is. I had always questioned the accuracy of it, but the dragy app compared to the time slip really proves how accurate it is. Impressive stuff for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, B C said: Only one in the 10's still on stock diff? Cool to see how accurate Dragy is. Before smartphones were a thing I nearly bought a G-tech, there is no point now with how good phone apps are You just made me look it up... yes, only manual in the 10's with stock diff. The other three guys all have an LSD, some with upgraded axles as well. 1 hour ago, Rekpoint said: The picture 2nd from bottom looks like its from Forza or some video game. I dig it LOL Yeah, Mike Heffner is his name. Super cool guy, glad he shared some pics he took with me. 1 hour ago, GunMetalGrey said: I had always questioned the accuracy of it, but the dragy app compared to the time slip really proves how accurate it is. Impressive stuff for sure! Yeah, it's really an awesome device. Tracks many more things in addition to the 1/4 mile as well! Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Just saw Burger Motorsports on FB gave you a shoutout! suspenceful and Jdesign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Nice job! That's pretty impressive man. Kudos to you. suspenceful and Jdesign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Congrats, very impressive! Any future plans to get that 60' down? suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Congrats! suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 13 hours ago, patsbimmer1 said: Nice job! That's pretty impressive man. Kudos to you. Thanks Pat! 13 hours ago, wasnt m3 said: Congrats, very impressive! Any future plans to get that 60' down? Eventually I'll get an LSD, some bias-ply slicks, etc. More practice will help too. 11 hours ago, YoungCR said: Congrats! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 Congrats man!! Keep going, you are very close to being THE fastest. 😈 suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 33 minutes ago, Jdesign said: Congrats man!! Keep going, you are very close to being THE fastest. 😈 Thanks! I'm aiming for mid 10's next time, which would put me at the fastest manual position! Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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