jc43089 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I have discovered you can't even get exhaust manifolds off of an m50 without unbolting the right engine mount and lifting the engine an inch. I can imagine how cramped it is in there after several more years of engineering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I can't believe how quickly your making progress on her! I've always thought these looked like a Bulldog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I have discovered you can't even get exhaust manifolds off of an m50 without unbolting the right engine mount and lifting the engine an inch. I can imagine how cramped it is in there after several more years of engineering... It's not so bad where they connect to the exhaust (minus 1 bolt), but it's blinding trying to take off and put on the v-bands up where the turbos are. The bolts and O2 sensors are a pain. I can't believe how quickly your making progress on her! I've always thought these looked like a Bulldog. I can't believe it either, I wasn't planning on very many mods but I can't stop now. The downpipes are finally in. Also, I don't have a picture of them, but I wet-sanded and polished my exhaust tips since we removed the exhaust. They were black and caked with crap. I always assumed my exhaust was some sort of custom setup but as I cleaned the tips they revealed a "Riss Racing" stamp. Sure enough, this thing has a $1300 3" catback exhaust! And as promised, a short teaser video. I only recorded these to show what it sounds like in and out of the car. Excuse my excitement as I grannyshift up the onramp, I've never lost traction in 3rd like that before. (I'm not sure why my voice sounds weird right at the beginning) After this video I put bus lengths on a new Camaro a few times from 50-120mph as he tried messing around with me. I'll drop the E85 fuel pump in next week and reflash the ECU more aggressively. Can't wait to hit up the strip and get her on the dyno again. DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Where is the video? Way to get this thing into beast mode so quickly! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 that thing absolutely rips! keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 that thing absolutely rips! keep it up! ^^^ +1 my goodness!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 This makes me want an N54 so bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Where is the video?Way to get this thing into beast mode so quickly!Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk It was embedded at the bottom of the post. Otherwise try this link: that thing absolutely rips! keep it up! ^^^ +1 my goodness!!! This makes me want an N54 so bad!Thanks guys! As always, check out www.My1Series.com for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 328ci Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Time for wider tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 BMW 135i - Backroads by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr andyhundley, KaiserRolls, REKIII and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 328ci Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 BMW 135i - Backroads by Jake Spence Photography, on FlickrUghhhhh, that lens is cheating. Looks soooo good. Might have to ask for it for my birthday because of these recent pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Ughhhhh, that lens is cheating. Looks soooo good. Might have to ask for it for my birthday because of these recent pictures...The post-processing helps. It's not always the lens.Straight out of the camera: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 328ci Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Its just a lot more refined around the edges, looks a lot more crisp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 This weekend I installed my Walbro 255 inline fuel pump and re-flashed the ECU! Check out my blog post for pictures, details, and datalog graphs: www.my1series.com/2014/06/23/inline-fuel-pump-and-flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 even more insanity requesting more videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Yesterday I got a chance to line up against a local guy. He has a 500+ whp WS6 that ran a 11.5 second 1/4 mile. Started at ~25mph. He got about a half-car length on me from 25-50mph. After that, I was gone. Put 3+ lengths on him by 90mph. Keep in mind, his car is setup for dig races, but still. Will be faster after this weekend... mkoepp and DrLeadFoot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Turbo bimmers must destroy all American Muscle. Every. Last. One. I might change my name to The (like THE Ohio State University) Mustang Hunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I have a video in the works. Just need more time to film and edit. Expect something awesome late next week... Includes obligatory tire shredding. I'll also try to have someone film me putting an R6 in the dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 328ci Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I havent had a ride since all the new goodies, youre gonna need to give me a spin when I get home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Awesome. What downpipes did you go with? Sure glad all my bolts came out easy as pie. That must of sucked. I have been running a 35-36% e85 mix now and its sweet. Also planning on getting the FP upgrade and a backend flash so I can run a stronger mix. Do you know someone that can do the flash or are you going to try yourself? Also would you be interested in runnin em for fun? Maybe down at Dubs in the Valley. Hey, did you change your IC yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I havent had a ride since all the new goodies, youre gonna need to give me a spin when I get home For sure, sometime next week should work. Awesome. What downpipes did you go with? Sure glad all my bolts came out easy as pie. That must of sucked. I have been running a 35-36% e85 mix now and its sweet. Also planning on getting the FP upgrade and a backend flash so I can run a stronger mix. Do you know someone that can do the flash or are you going to try yourself? Also would you be interested in runnin em for fun? Maybe down at Dubs in the Valley. Hey, did you change your IC yet? I went with the 3" VRSF downpipes. The install did suck, lol. I know someone that did the flash for me, but I'm thinking about buying the cable/software to do it myself. I'll let you know what I decide to do, otherwise PM me if needed. As far as lining them up, let's do it! It would be interesting for sure. I haven't changed my IC yet, but an upgraded 7" IC from VRSF is on the top of my shopping list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 So your allready flashed for running more e85 but still on stock pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 So your allready flashed for running more e85 but still on stock pump? I added the inline pump at the same time when I flashed. I'm running the BMS E85 flash right now, but am going to switch to a Wedge flash this Sunday. Check my website: www.My1Series.com, it's the first post you'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Well in that case you would have a big advantage on me if we ran em. Gonna have to wait till I bump up the e85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Well in that case you would have a big advantage on me if we ran em. Gonna have to wait till I bump up the e85. To be honest, I didn't notice much of a difference after the BMS E85 flash. It was a similar to the difference I felt after the downpipes. Either way, I'm going to have the weight advantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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