Building a 1-series 135i Track Car

1013mm · 11-20-2010, 11:45 AM

hot in street mode.

NewYearsBoy · 11-20-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vlkwagen

A teen car control clinic - showing the car in street mode -

She loves to oversteer - check it out

And me pulling my trailer to the track

DAMN that looks like so much fun!!!

onefastman · 11-21-2010, 03:54 PM

Very nice, more pics

vlkwagen · 11-21-2010, 10:28 PM

As for weight, I have reduced the weight significantly - I weight 220 lbs, and with me in the car she corner balances at 3111 - that is not bad at all

She was 3400 lbs stock with all the power seats and the sunroof - my car is the first 135i in the USA without a roof - (I think) - it this car was a base model with only power seats as an option -

So I have saved about 500 lbs off the stock car - there is still more to save as I have the radio in her and the door panels - they come off this winter

Truly and awesome track car - I was going to get a 1M but that car is heavy and mine is just as fun

Anthony

onefastman · 11-21-2010, 10:33 PM

Holy crap thats a lot

Post details and weights for the community please

The1 · 11-21-2010, 10:50 PM

that's a hell of a lot of weight savings.... Good work.

how much has drivability suffered as a result of the weight savings?

how's the in cabin volume and shakes/rattles?

spk74 · 02-15-2011, 02:14 PM

TC Kline's 135i race car had the European-only roof panel sans sunroof, I believe.

chachacha28 · 02-15-2011, 02:24 PM

subscribed

Mahzari · 02-15-2011, 05:45 PM

Looks awesome, I'd just remove the front license plate and BMW CCA logo for the track.

Looking forward to more pictures, enjoy the car

BrokenVert · 02-15-2011, 05:49 PM

youre an inspiration

HondaGoneRogue · 02-15-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vlkwagen

Here are some shots of my final event of the season @ VIR............ I had the slowest car bar none......

I am going to assume you say you were slowest because of your driving and not the car, correct? I hope so.......

mkPOTO · 10-26-2011, 12:38 PM

very nice, love the beefy wheels

NOM3ERY · 10-27-2011, 02:02 PM

Love to see how this comes out!!...what kind of tires are those?

BrokenVert · 10-27-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NOM3ERY

Love to see how this comes out!!...what kind of tires are those?

You can see it. As he comes to almost every meet. haha

doublegbmw · 10-28-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vlkwagen

Some new pics from Bimmerstock 2010

Nice ride...who's the guy in the background?, is he phoning his buddies to jack your ride?

great shots on track, thanks for sharing

bogart · 10-30-2011, 09:47 PM

Any updates?

vlkwagen · 12-21-2012, 11:14 AM

Updates

I haven't posted in these forums for quite some time
But here's some news on the car and updates that have been done in the last two track seasons
I am an avid track junky and instructor, and the car now had 120 track days under its belt

I must say - what a monster - no serious issues; just wear and tear
Things I have done

AST 5300 triple adjustable suspension - sick
8 sets of endurance race pads - Carbotech RP2's on Stoptech ST60's - unreal feel
8 sets of R-Comp tires - 285/35r18 Square - RA1's are my favorite so far - maybe Hoosiers next year
Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipe and Blowoff valve - to lighten the load on the turbo when lifting - and it keeps the engine cooler
Evolution Racewerks competition intercooler - obvious
Evolution Racewerks competition double oil cooler - needed
Stock Oil Cooler bypass mod - huge improvement for cooling
PWR Custom Aluiminum Radiator - also important for track abuse as these cars run real hot
Full M3 and 1M control arms with ALL solid bushings - even the front lower control arm at the subframe - weird feel on the street but RACE CAR
Yeah that's about it - the key to my build was reliability - so I have not changed the tranny, clutch, diff - still have the stock clutch with 52k miles - yeah baby

Maybe a full cage over the winter months

Pictures later in the day when I have better interent

-Anthony

lastMleft · 12-21-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vlkwagen

Updates

I haven't posted in these forums for quite some time
But here's some news on the car and updates that have been done in the last two track seasons
I am an avid track junky and instructor, and the car now had 120 track days under its belt

I must say - what a monster - no serious issues; just wear and tear
Things I have done

AST 5300 triple adjustable suspension - sick
8 sets of endurance race pads - Carbotech RP2's on Stoptech ST60's - unreal feel
8 sets of R-Comp tires - 285/35r18 Square - RA1's are my favorite so far - maybe Hoosiers next year
Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipe and Blowoff valve - to lighten the load on the turbo when lifting - and it keeps the engine cooler
Evolution Racewerks competition intercooler - obvious
Evolution Racewerks competition double oil cooler - needed
Stock Oil Cooler bypass mod - huge improvement for cooling
PWR Custom Aluiminum Radiator - also important for track abuse as these cars run real hot
Full M3 and 1M control arms with ALL solid bushings - even the front lower control arm at the subframe - weird feel on the street but RACE CAR
Yeah that's about it - the key to my build was reliability - so I have not changed the tranny, clutch, diff - still have the stock clutch with 52k miles - yeah baby

Maybe a full cage over the winter months

Pictures later in the day when I have better interent

-Anthony

Old thread here but looking and feeling envious

,I love everything youve done, good job!!

vlkwagen · 12-21-2012, 12:03 PM

Here are 4 photos - Taken at Mt Tremblant Instructor Run group - October 1 & 2, 2012

vlkwagen · 12-21-2012, 12:05 PM

Three wheeling - super stiff chassis and suspension

vlkwagen · 12-21-2012, 12:10 PM

Here are a few more pictures
They clearly show the double oil coolers
The last four shots are at NJMP Lighting and in two of them one of my good buddies is driving while I ride shotgun in my own race car - scary and cool to see your baby being flogged!
Enjoy and ask lots of questions - I know too much about this car!

pixelblue · 12-21-2012, 02:14 PM

Anthony,
good to hear from you and glad to see you charging hard. car looks badass as always but how come you're not racing? also no tune?! why all the hardware if no tune? I am interested in upgrading to the PWR radiator. I had heard there was some fitment issues. any video's from your adventures? you should look me up next time you drop by at summit point. cheers,

11-20-2010, 11:45 AM	#67
1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	hot in street mode. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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11-21-2010, 03:54 PM	#69
onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Very nice, more pics __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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11-21-2010, 10:28 PM	#70
vlkwagen Private 12 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	Weight As for weight, I have reduced the weight significantly - I weight 220 lbs, and with me in the car she corner balances at 3111 - that is not bad at all She was 3400 lbs stock with all the power seats and the sunroof - my car is the first 135i in the USA without a roof - (I think) - it this car was a base model with only power seats as an option - So I have saved about 500 lbs off the stock car - there is still more to save as I have the radio in her and the door panels - they come off this winter Truly and awesome track car - I was going to get a 1M but that car is heavy and mine is just as fun Anthony
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11-21-2010, 10:33 PM	#71
onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Holy crap thats a lot Post details and weights for the community please __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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11-21-2010, 10:50 PM	#72
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	that's a hell of a lot of weight savings.... Good work. how much has drivability suffered as a result of the weight savings? how's the in cabin volume and shakes/rattles?
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02-15-2011, 02:14 PM	#73
spk74 Private First Class 15 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	TC Kline's 135i race car had the European-only roof panel sans sunroof, I believe. __________________ 11 335D 07 R1200R 08 135i [SOLD] 98 M3/4 [SOLD]
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02-15-2011, 05:45 PM	#75
Mahzari Captain 58 Rep 746 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome, I'd just remove the front license plate and BMW CCA logo for the track. Looking forward to more pictures, enjoy the car
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10-30-2011, 09:47 PM	#82
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12-21-2012, 11:14 AM	#83
vlkwagen Private 12 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	Updating Updates I haven't posted in these forums for quite some time But here's some news on the car and updates that have been done in the last two track seasons I am an avid track junky and instructor, and the car now had 120 track days under its belt I must say - what a monster - no serious issues; just wear and tear Things I have done AST 5300 triple adjustable suspension - sick 8 sets of endurance race pads - Carbotech RP2's on Stoptech ST60's - unreal feel 8 sets of R-Comp tires - 285/35r18 Square - RA1's are my favorite so far - maybe Hoosiers next year Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipe and Blowoff valve - to lighten the load on the turbo when lifting - and it keeps the engine cooler Evolution Racewerks competition intercooler - obvious Evolution Racewerks competition double oil cooler - needed Stock Oil Cooler bypass mod - huge improvement for cooling PWR Custom Aluiminum Radiator - also important for track abuse as these cars run real hot Full M3 and 1M control arms with ALL solid bushings - even the front lower control arm at the subframe - weird feel on the street but RACE CAR Yeah that's about it - the key to my build was reliability - so I have not changed the tranny, clutch, diff - still have the stock clutch with 52k miles - yeah baby Maybe a full cage over the winter months Pictures later in the day when I have better interent -Anthony
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12-21-2012, 12:03 PM	#85
vlkwagen Private 12 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	Photos Here are 4 photos - Taken at Mt Tremblant Instructor Run group - October 1 & 2, 2012 Attached Images
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vlkwagen Private 12 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	Three wheeling Three wheeling - super stiff chassis and suspension Attached Images
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12-21-2012, 12:10 PM	#87
vlkwagen Private 12 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	Final Pics Here are a few more pictures They clearly show the double oil coolers The last four shots are at NJMP Lighting and in two of them one of my good buddies is driving while I ride shotgun in my own race car - scary and cool to see your baby being flogged! Enjoy and ask lots of questions - I know too much about this car! Attached Images
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12-21-2012, 02:14 PM	#88
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	Anthony, good to hear from you and glad to see you charging hard. car looks badass as always but how come you're not racing? also no tune?! why all the hardware if no tune? I am interested in upgrading to the PWR radiator. I had heard there was some fitment issues. any video's from your adventures? you should look me up next time you drop by at summit point. cheers, __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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