MDORPHN!

MDORPHN · 07-21-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ozinaldo

Neil, so as exhaust upgrade AR down pipes is all you have, rest is stock?

By the way, CBC is Cornering Brake Control if I am right, needs to be edited the wording of it in your list.

Also, I bet you have the 'Euro' MDM codded as well or maybe not even needing it since you like to drive either everything off or on?

This got to be the most purpose built 1M around the Globe or one of very few.

Thanks for the CBC correction.

Yes, stock midpipes and muffler.

I do have the Euro MDM coding, but I do drive on track with everything off unless it's very, very wet.

Neil

TXmtrhed · 07-21-2014, 09:51 PM

Neil, I thought you replaced your clutch with a Spec. Previous car? Did you ever increase the spring rates when you added aero and the R1's?

Pretty impressed that you have found the balance it takes to run fast, consistent laps with essentially small tweeks to the suspension. Careful tuning I'm sure but it's not all about power! Great job!

Looking forward to learning about the single turbo conversion.

sparoz · 07-21-2014, 10:41 PM

Impressive list

- My car is out of warranty too now just some questions:

Was your PTF tune on track? Is there any advantage doing it that way?
Did the rear wing help to stablised the car in fast bends? Found the car always a bit twitchy.
Where are you hooking your 5pt to? I have the quickfit at the moment, and starting to feel a bit uncomfortable with just having the ASM there as the lap belt keeps riding up and much prefer to have a sub-belt

Many thanks

MDORPHN · 07-22-2014, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TXmtrhed

Neil, I thought you replaced your clutch with a Spec. Previous car? Did you ever increase the spring rates when you added aero and the R1's?

Pretty impressed that you have found the balance it takes to run fast, consistent laps with essentially small tweeks to the suspension. Careful tuning I'm sure but it's not all about power! Great job!

Looking forward to learning about the single turbo conversion.

Quite right. Forgot about the clutch! It's a SPEC Stg. 2+ with lightweight steel flywheel.

Single turbo conversion on track for next month...

Neil

MDORPHN · 07-22-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Impressive list

- My car is out of warranty too now just some questions:

Was your PTF tune on track? Is there any advantage doing it that way?
Did the rear wing help to stablised the car in fast bends? Found the car always a bit twitchy.
Where are you hooking your 5pt to? I have the quickfit at the moment, and starting to feel a bit uncomfortable with just having the ASM there as the lap belt keeps riding up and much prefer to have a sub-belt

Many thanks

I've been running various PTF tunes both on the street and track almost since the car was new! Using the Cobb AccessPort, I can change tunes in about two minutes. Quite a useful device!

Yes, the AeroMotions wing is serious piece of engineering. It probably helped me pick up 1.5 - 2 seconds running VIR Full and made a noticeable difference in the uphill esses. Of course, the faster you go, the more downforce it creates.

I attached the sub-belt to a very beefy rod that is part of the seat frame just beneath the seat "pan." I had to break-out my dremel to cut a slot in the pan for the belt to run through. It comes up through a slit in the flap that extends from the seat to the adjustable thigh bolster.

Neil

MDORPHN · 07-22-2014, 08:59 AM

Just got word that Bobby Downe's badass 135i and my 1M will be the subject of a feature article in an upcoming issue of Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

Neil

mike@x-ph.com · 07-22-2014, 12:54 PM

Nice build!

Pete_vB · 07-22-2014, 02:26 PM

Hey Niel, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on turbos, both the RB and why you're switching. Presumably you're mainly going for more top end for the track, and you're willing to sacrifice a little down low?

sparoz · 07-22-2014, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

I've been running various PTF tunes both on the street and track almost since the car was new! Using the Cobb AccessPort, I can change tunes in about two minutes. Quite a useful device!

Yes, the AeroMotions wing is serious piece of engineering. It probably helped me pick up 1.5 - 2 seconds running VIR Full and made a noticeable difference in the uphill esses. Of course, the faster you go, the more downforce it creates.

I attached the sub-belt to a very beefy rod that is part of the seat frame just beneath the seat "pan." I had to break-out my dremel to cut a slot in the pan for the belt to run through. It comes up through a slit in the flap that extends from the seat to the adjustable thigh bolster.

Neil

Thanks!

SpencerMH · 07-23-2014, 07:50 AM

Congrats and very impressive, how much of an impact does the e93 sway bar produce, enough to bother on a DD occasional track day car?

MDORPHN · 07-23-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SpencerMH

Congrats and very impressive, how much of an impact does the e93 sway bar produce, enough to bother on a DD occasional track day car?

Certainly wouldn't be noticeable on the street and produces no additional NVH (noise, vibration, harshness).

Along with the other suspension modifications, it probably helps eliminate a bit of understeer at the track, and thanks!

Neil

Em/1 · 07-23-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Certainly wouldn't be noticeable on the street and produces no additional NVH (noise, vibration, harshness).

Along with the other suspension modifications, it probably helps eliminate a bit of understeer at the track, and thanks!

Neil

So it is a smaller bar than stock?

m3kerry · 07-24-2014, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

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Originally Posted by SpencerMH

Congrats and very impressive, how much of an impact does the e93 sway bar produce, enough to bother on a DD occasional track day car?

Certainly wouldn't be noticeable on the street and produces no additional NVH (noise, vibration, harshness).

Along with the other suspension modifications, it probably helps eliminate a bit of understeer at the track, and thanks!

Neil

I think the e93 is the perfect bar for the car.

I pulled my e93 and put on the h&r which ~50% stiffer than stock and made the car understeer really bad.

MDORPHN · 07-24-2014, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Em/1

So it is a smaller bar than stock?

Nope, I believe it's 1 mm thicker.

Neil

TXmtrhed · 07-24-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by m3kerry

I think the e93 is the perfect bar for the car.

I pulled my e93 and put on the h&r which ~50% stiffer than stock and made the car understeer really bad.

I think I calculated based on some info provided by a online tuner that the e93 bar is ~7% stiffer than the e90 (1M) SB. Don't take that as gospel though.

Bar is thicker by 1mm except for the middle section in between the bushings where it necks down.

Em/1 · 07-24-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Nope, I believe it's 1 mm thicker.

Neil

So pardon my ignorance, but I thought a thicker front bar would increase understeer, or is there some other factor at work?

adobeee · 07-24-2014, 06:48 PM

how come headlights are blackened?

e82m_van · 07-24-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

how come headlights are blackened?

I believe they are carbon fiber headlight covers to protect the headlights on the track.

p66 · 07-24-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by e82m_van

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Originally Posted by adobeee

how come headlights are blackened?

I believe they are carbon fiber headlight covers to protect the headlights on the track.

My guess is the headlights were removed and they cover the gaping holes.

scotth944 · 07-24-2014, 07:14 PM

The passenger side headlamp location now houses part of the air filter assembly leading to the turbo behind it.

m3kerry · 07-26-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TXmtrhed

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3kerry

I think the e93 is the perfect bar for the car.

I pulled my e93 and put on the h&r which ~50% stiffer than stock and made the car understeer really bad.

I think I calculated based on some info provided by a online tuner that the e93 bar is ~7% stiffer than the e90 (1M) SB. Don't take that as gospel though.

Bar is thicker by 1mm except for the middle section in between the bushings where it necks down.

I think that is what is listed in turner site for a description.

The h and r is crazy stiff.

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