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      02-12-2014, 08:13 PM   #1
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Kgolf's Official STX Build

Well, the Z4M is officially retiring from track and autocross duty.



Past Videos of my 07 Z4M in RTR last year:









However, the 128 is taking duty and charging ahead!



I'm going to be starting to build the 128 to become a Nationally competitive SCCA STX car. This isn't going to happen within a year, however I hope this build continues throughout the next couple years as I transform the car from a daily driver to a dedicated STX car and NASA TTD car. Throughout the transition, the car will maintain DD status.

Spec on the car:

2012 BMW 128i currently 14k miles
N51 Engine
Manual Transmission
Manual Seats
M Sport Package
No Sunroof

So, let me start with plans/current mods for this year:

Currently Purchased:
TCK Dual Adjustables
APEX 17x8.5 Wheels - Hyper Black
Eibach 28mm Sway Bar
Hawk HP+ Pads
Schroth Quick-Fit Pro Harness
Vorshlag Wheel Studs (transferred from Z4M)


Still need to purchase:
Tires (Currently trying to decide between Hankook or Dunlop, in 245s)



This will start me out. For this year as I learn the car.

Potential Upgrades: Clutch LSD or similar, Exhaust.


Questions/Comments? Lets have some fun

I'll update this thread as the build progresses, and I attend events.

Rules for STX:

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14. STREET TOURING® CATEGORY
The Street Touring® category of vehicle modifi cations is meant to fit between the current Street and Street Prepared categories. This category provides a natural competition outlet for auto enthusiasts using affordable sports cars and sedans equipped with common suspension
and engine modifi cations compatible with street use.

Under the provisions of Section 1.1 of these rules, Regions are free to allow any other version of the Street Touring® concept which meets the local needs. In particular, some leeway in the area of bodywork allowances (e.g., wings/spoilers beyond those allowed in Section 14.2.F) is
encouraged at Regional Solo® events.

See Sections 3.8 and 8.3 for documentation requirements.

14.1 AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
All Solo® Rules Street Category allowances, plus all allowances contained in Sections 14.1 through 14.10.

14.2 BODYWORK
A. Pedal cover kits and other interior cosmetic accessories may be added. “Dress-up” items such as chrome dipsticks and non-standard fi ller caps are permitted, provided they serve no other purpose.
B. The driver and front passenger seats may be replaced with the following restrictions. The seating surface must be fully upholstered. The top of the seat, or an attached headrest, may not be below the center of the driver’s head. The seat, including mounting hardware,
must weigh at least 25 pounds and must be attached using the OE body mounting holes/studs. Additional mounting points may be added.
C. Factory rub strips, emblems, mud fl aps, bolt-on front valance lips/spoilers, and fog lights (except those integral to a headlight or turn signal) may be removed. Rear wings may be removed so long as the vehicle retains any federally-mandated third brake light.
D. Alternate steering wheels are allowed except that steering wheels with an integral airbag may not be changed.
E. Fenders may not be cut or fl ared but the inside lip may be rolled to gain additional tire clearance. (The outer fender contour may not be changed.) Plastic and rubber wheel well splash shields may be modified for tire clearance and to accommodate a rolled inside fender lip.
The modifi cations may serve no other purpose (e.g., air intake, brake ducts, etc). No other changes to the standard fenders or wheel wells are permitted.
F. Addition of spoilers, splitters, rear wings, bumper covers, valances, side skirts, and non-functional sccops/vents is allowed provided that either:
1. It is a production part which is standard or optional equipment of a US model of the vehicle. (“Model” is defi ned in Section 12.3.)
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for that vehicle for normal highway use. This does not allow for parts sold through a manufacturer’s performance catalog (e.g., Ford Racing, HPD, Mazdaspeed, Mopar Performance, Mugen,
NISMO, SPT, TRD, etc). Parts must be installed as directed by the manufacturer. Exact
replicas,including weight, from alternate sources are also permitted.
G. Strut bars per Section 12 are permitted with all types of suspension, subject to the following constraints:
1. A 2-point strut bar may be added, removed, modifi ed, or substituted, but only with another 2-point strut bar.
2. A triangulated (3-point) strut bar may be removed, modifi ed, or substituted; substitution may be with either a triangulated or a 2-point strut bar. The connection to the chassis (e.g., fi rewall,
bulkhead) must be in the standard location.
3. Lower suspension braces must be attached to the lower suspension pickup point locations on the chassis within 2” (50.8mm) in any direction of the actual suspension attachment to the chassis.
4. Except for standard parts, no connections to other components
are permitted. Additional holes may be drilled for mounting bolts. Only “bolt-on” attachment
is permitted. Interior trim panels may be modifi ed to allow installation of strut bars. Holes or slots may be no larger than necessary and may serve no other purpose. This does not permit any
modifi cations to the frame or unibody beyond the allowed mounting holes.
H. Longitudinal (fore-aft) subframe connectors (“SFCs”) are permitted
with the following restrictions:
1. They must only connect previously unconnected boxed frame rails on unibody vehicles.
2. Each SFC must attach at no more than 3 points on the unibody
(e.g., front, rear, and one point in between such as a seat mount
brace or rocker box brace).
3. SFCs must be bolted in place and not welded.
4. No cutting of OE subframes or fl oorpan stampings is permitted. Drilling is permitted for mounting bolts only.
5. No cross-car/lateral/triangulated connections directly between the driver’s side and passenger’s side SFCs are permitted. Connections to OE components such as tunnel braces or closure panels
via bolts are allowed and count as the third point of attachment. No alteration to the OE components is permitted.
6. SFCs may not be used to attach other components (including but not limited to torque arm front mounts or driveshaft loops) and may serve no other purpose.
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14.3 TIRES
Tires must meet the eligibility requirements of the Street category with the following additional restrictions:

Tires shall have section widths up to and including the following:
STF, STC, STS, STR (AWD) – 225 mm
STX (AWD), STU (AWD) – 245 mm
STR (2WD) – 255 mm
STX (2WD) – 265 mm
STU (2WD) – 285 mm
14.4 WHEELS
Any wheels are allowed with widths up to the following (OE wheels exceeding these maximums are not permitted):
STF, STC, STS, STR (AWD) – 7.5”
STX (AWD) – 8.0”
STX (2WD), STR (2WD) – 9.0”
STU – unlimited


14.5 SHOCK ABSORBERS
A. Shock absorber bump stops may be altered or removed.
B. Any shock absorbers may be used. Shock absorber mounting brackets which serve no other purpose may be altered, added, or replaced, provided that the attachment points on the body/frame/subframe/ chassis/suspension member are not altered. This installation may
incorporate an alternate upper spring perch/seat and/or mounting block (bearing mount). The system of attachment may be changed. The number of shock absorbers shall be the same as standard. No shock absorber may be capable of adjustment while the car is in motion,
unless fi tted as original equipment. MacPherson strut equipped cars may substitute struts and/or may use any insert. This does not allow unauthorized changes in suspension geometry or changes in
attachment points (e.g., affecting the position of the lower ball joint or spindle). It is intended to allow the strut length changes needed to accommodate permitted modifi cations which affect ride height and suspension travel.
14.6 BRAKES
A. Non-standard brake rotors may be used provided they are of equal or larger dimensions (diameter and thickness) and made of ferrous material (e.g., iron). Thickness includes the individual plates of a
vented rotor, as well as the overall dimension. The diameter for replacement rotors is measured at the minimum outside dimension. Aluminum rotor hats are allowed. Cars originally equipped with solid
(non-vented) rotors may utilize vented rotors. Cross-drilled and/or slotted brake rotors may be fi tted provided all such voids are within the disc area and comprise no more than 10% of that area. Brake
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to the standard locations and the number of pistons is equal to or greater than standard. A functioning emergency brake of the same type, operation, and actuation as OE must be present. Drum brakes may be replaced with disc brakes of a diameter equal to or greater than the inside diameter of the standard drum. Such conversions must be bolted, not welded, to the axle/trailing arm/upright and must include an integral, redundant emergency brake. Changes to backing
plates/dust shields/brake lines to accommodate these changes are permitted but may serve no other purpose.
B. Brake lines may be substituted with alternate DOT-approved fl exible
brake lines.
C. Air ducts may be fi tted to the brakes provided that they extend in a forward direction only and that no changes are made in the body/ structure for their use. They may serve no other purpose.
D. Original equipment ABS braking systems may be electrically disabled but may not be removed or altered in any other way.

14.7 ANTI-ROLL (SWAY) BARS
Substitution, addition, or removal of any anti-roll bar(s) is permitted. Bushing material, method of attachment, and locating points are unrestricted. This does not authorize the cutting of holes to route the bar(s) or links. Components such as anti-roll bars and strut housings that serve dual purposes by also functioning as suspension locators may not be modifi ed in ways that change the suspension geometry or steering geometry. Non-standard lateral members which connect between the brackets for the bar, including allowed strut bars per Section 14.2.G, are permitted.
14.8 SUSPENSION
A. Ride height may only be altered by suspension adjustments, the use of spacing blocks, leaf spring shackles, torsion bar levers, or change or modifi cation of springs or coil spring perches. This does not allow the use of spacers that alter suspension geometry, such as those between the hub carrier and lower suspension arm. Springs must be of the same type as the original (e.g., coil, leaf, torsion bar, bellows) and except as noted herein, must use the original spring attachment
points. This permits multiple springs, as long as they use the original mount locations. Coil spring perches originally attached to struts or shock absorber bodies may be changed or altered and their position may be adjustable. Spacers are allowed above or below the spring. Coil springs may incorporate spring rubbers. Suspension bump stops may be altered or removed.
B. Suspension bushings may be replaced with bushings of any materials (except metal) as long as they fi t in the original location. Offset bushings may be used. In a replacement bushing, the amount of metal relative to the amount of non-metallic material may not be increased.
This does not authorize a change in type of bushing (e.g., ball and socket replacing a cylindrical bushing) or use of a bushing with an angled hole whose direction differs from that of the original
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bushing. If the standard bushing accommodated multi-axis motion via compliance of the component material(s), the replacement bushing may not be changed to accommodate such motion via a change
in bushing type, for example to a spherical bearing or similar component involving internal moving parts. Pins or keys may be used to prevent the rotation of alternate bushings but may serve no other
purpose than that of retaining the bushing in the desired position. C. The following allowances apply to strut-type suspensions. Adjustable camber plates may be installed at the top of the strut and the original upper mounting holes may be slotted. The drilling of holes in order to
perform the installation is permitted. The center clearance hole may not be modifi ed. Any type of bearing or bushing may be used in the adjustable camber plate attachment to the strut. The installation may incorporate an alternate upper spring perch/seat and/or mounting block (bearing mount). Any ride height change resulting from installation of camber plates is allowed. Caster changes resulting from the use of camber plates are permitted.
D. Differential mount bushings may be replaced but must attach in the standard location(s) without additional modifi cation or changes. Differential position may not be changed. The amount of metal in a replacement bushing may not be increased relative to the amount of metal found in a standard bushing for the particular application. Solid metal bushings are specifi cally prohibited.
E. Steering rack bushings may be replaced but must attach in the factory location(s) without additional modifi cation or changes. Steering rack position may not be changed. The amount of metal in a replacement bushing may not be increased relative to the amount of metal found in a standard bushing for the particular application. Solid metal bushings are specifi cally prohibited. This does NOT allow shimming or otherwise relocating the steering rack.
F. Camber bolts may be installed providing these parts use the original, unmodifi ed mounting points and meet the restrictions specifi ed in Section 14.5.B. Caster changes resulting from the use of camber bolts are permitted.
G. Solid axle rear wheel drive (RWD) suspension allowances:
1. Addition or replacement of suspension stabilizers (linkage connecting the axle housing or DeDion to the chassis, which controls lateral suspension location) is permitted.
2. Traction bars or torque arms may be added or replaced.
3. A Panhard rod may be added or replaced.
4. The upper arm(s) may be removed, replaced, or modifi ed and the upper pickup points on the rear axle housing may be relocated.
5. The lower arms may not be altered, except as permitted under Section 14.8.B, or relocated. Methods of attachment and attachment points are unrestricted but may serve no other purpose (e.g.,
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on part of a subframe to accommodate the installation.

6. Differential covers and attaching hardware may be replaced.
7. Methods of attachment and attachment points are unrestricted but may serve no other purpose (e.g., chassis stiffening). This does not authorize removal of a welded on part of a subframe to accommodate the installation.
H. Camber kits (also known as camber compensators) may be installed. These kits consist of either adjustable length arms or arm mounts (including ball joints) that provide a lateral adjustment to the effective length of a control arm. Alignment outside the factory specifi cations is allowed. The following restrictions apply:
1. On double/unequal arm (e.g., wishbone, multi-link) suspensions, only the upper arms OR lower arms may be modifi ed or replaced, but not both. Non-integral longitudinal arms that primarily control
fore/aft wheel movement (e.g., trailing arm(s) or link(s) of a multilink suspension) may not be replaced, changed, or modifi ed.
2. On arm-and-strut (MacPherson/Chapman) suspensions, the lower arms may be modifi ed/replaced OR other methods of camber adjustment as allowed by Sections 14.8.B, C, or G may be used, but not both.
3. On swing or trailing arm suspensions, the main arms may not be modifi ed or replaced, but lateral locating links/arms may be modified or replaced.
4. Front wheel drive (FWD) cars with rear beam axles may use shims between the rear axle and hubs.
4. The replacement arms or mounts must attach to the original standard mounting points. All bushings must meet the requirements of Section 14.8.B. Intermediate mounting points (e.g., shock/spring mounts) may not be moved or relocated on the arm, except as incidental to the camber adjustment. The knuckle/bearing housing/ spindle assembly cannot be modifi ed or replaced.
5. Changes in suspension geometry are not allowed except as incidental to the effective arm length change.

NOTE: Many modern suspension designs known by other names, actually function as double A-arm designs. These include the rear suspensions on 1988-on Honda Civic/Integra, Chrysler/Plymouth/
Dodge Neon, BMW E36, and most “multi-link” and are covered by Section 14.8.I.1.
I. On strut-equipped cars, the strut’s lower integral mounting bracket, for attachment to the upright or spindle, is unrestricted provided it attaches to the standard location. Any resulting change to the position of the strut centerline is allowed. Such brackets shall serve no other purpose. This does not allow for changes to the integral steering arm on cars that have the steering arm integrated with the strut body.
J. Changes in alignment parameters that result directly from the use of the allowed components are permitted. For example, the dimendraft

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sional changes resulting from the use of a cylindrical offset bushing that meets the restrictions of Section 14.8.B are allowed, including those resulting from a change in the pivoting action to:
(1) about the mounting bolt, or
(2) about the bushing itself.
K. Subframe mount bushings may be replaced, but must attach in the standard location(s) without additional modifi cation or changes. Subframe position may not be changed. The amount of metal in a replacement bushing may not be increased relative to the amount of metal found in a standard bushing for the particular application. Solid metal bushings are specifi cally prohibited.

14.9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A. The make, model number, and size of the battery may be changed but not its voltage. Relocation of the battery or batteries is permitted but not into the passenger compartment. If the battery is relocated and the original battery tray can be removed by simply unbolting it, the tray may be removed or relocated with the battery. Holes may be drilled for mounting or passage of cables. Longer cables may be substituted to permit relocation. The number of battery or batteries may not be changed from standard. The area behind the rearmost seat is not considered to be within the passenger compartment. The area under the rearmost seat is considered to be within the passenger
compartment. Battery allowances do not apply to electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.
B. The addition of electrical grounding cables and associated distribution blocks/terminals is permitted. Holes may be drilled for mounting only. This does not permit the use of electrical enhancement components such as condensers, voltage controllers, etc.

14.10 ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
A. Oil pans and pickups may be modifi ed or substituted. Addition or modifi cation of windage trays or crankshaft scrapers is not allowed.
B. Original equipment traction control systems may be electrically disabled, but not removed or altered in any other way.
C. The air intake system up to, but not including, the engine inlet may be modifi ed or replaced. The engine inlet is the throttle body, carburetor, compressor inlet, or intake manifold, whichever comes fi rst. The existing structure of the car may not be modifi ed for the passage of ducting from the air cleaner to the engine inlet. Holes may be drilled for mounting. Emissions or engine management components in the air intake system, such as a PCV valve or mass airfl ow sensor, may not be removed, modifi ed, or replaced, and must retain their original function along the fl ow path.
D. Exhaust manifolds, headers, downpipes, and associated EGR tubes may be replaced with alternate units. Exhaust exit may be relocated provided it meets Section 3.3.3.B.15. Relocation of the oxygen sensor on the header is permitted. Exhaust heat shields which cover only, and attach solely to, these parts may also be replaced, removed, or modifi ed. All other exhaust heat shields may be modifi ed
the minimum amount necessary to accommodate allowed alternate exhaust components. Mounting brackets/hardware which serve no other purpose are considered part of the exhaust components.
E. Catalytic converters: Any catalytic converters are allowed, but must attach within 6” (152.4 mm) of the original unit. Multiple catalytic converters may be replaced by a single unit. The inlet of the single
replacement converter may be located no further downstream than 6” (152.4 mm) along the piping fl ow path from the original exit of the fi nal OE converter. The extents of an OE converter are defi ned by the expansion chamber in which the catalyst is contained, regardless of placement within larger exhaust sections. Replacement converters must have a minimum catalyst density of 100 cells per inch and minimum substrate length of 3” (76.2 mm).
F. The engine management system parameters and operation may be modifi ed only via the methods listed below. These allowances also apply to forced induction cars, except that no changes to standard boost levels, intercoolers, or boost controls are permitted. Boost changes indirectly resulting from allowed modifi cations are permissible but directly altering or modifying the boost or turbo controls, either mechanically or electronically, is strictly prohibited. Traction control parameters may not be altered. Any OE OBD2 or newer communications port functionality must remain. The Check Engine Light (CEL) or Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be disabled via software. Alternate software maps which violate these restrictions may not be present during competition, regardless of activation. Only OE sensors may be used for engine management.
1. Reprogrammed ECU/PCM (via hardware and/or software) may be used in the standard housing.
2. Supplementary (“Piggyback”) ECU may be used subject to the following restrictions:
a. Connects between the standard ECU/PCM and its wiring harness only.
b. Must be plug-compatible with the standard ECU/PCM (no splices).
3. Electronic components may be installed in-line between an engine’s sensors and ECU/PCM. These components may alter the signal coming from the sensor in order to affect the ECU/PCM operation of engine management system. Example: fuel controllers that modify the signal coming from an airfl ow sensor.
4. Fuel pressure regulators may be replaced in lieu of electronic alterations to the fuel system. It is not permitted to electronically modify the fuel system AND replace a fuel pressure regulator.
5. Ignition timing may be set at any point on factory adjustable distributor ignition systems.
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6. VTEC controllers and other devices may be used which alter the timing of factory standard electronic variable valve timing systems.
G. Any mechanical shift linkage may be used.
H. Any accessory pulleys and belts of the same type (e.g., V-belt, serpentine) as standard may be used. This allowance applies to accessory pulleys only (e.g., alternator, water pump, power steering
pump, and crankshaft drive pulleys). It does not allow replacement, modifi cation, or substitution of pulleys, cogs, gears, or belts which are part of cam, layshaft, or ignition drive or timing systems, etc.
Any crankshaft damper or pulley may be used. SFI-rated dampers are recommended. Supercharged cars may not change the effective diameter of any pulley which drives the supercharger.
I. Upper engine shields made of plastic material, the purpose of which is to hide mechanical components in the engine compartment, may be removed if they have a solely aesthetic and/or acoustic function.
J. Any engine or transmission mount is allowed provided it attaches only to the original mounting points, does not relocate the engine/ transmission (other than incidental to changes in compliance material), and weighs no less than the OE mount. All components between the engine/transmission and the mounting structure are considered to be part of the mount assembly.

K. Limited Slip Differentials
STC, STS, STF – No limited slip differentials are permitted except for factory standard viscous coupler type units.

STX, STU, STR – Only standard (as defi ned in Section 12.4) limited slip differentials (LSD) are allowed on AWD vehicles. For AWD vehicles that did not come with any type of limited slip differential
(including center differential or transfer case), a single aftermarket mechanical LSD may be added. 2WD vehicles may use any mechanical
LSD unit.
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      02-12-2014, 08:53 PM   #2
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Excellent, a solid build thread for the E82.

I only have a few comments to add. Are your wheels 17x8.5 ET40 all around? If so, that ET40 is going to kill your fitment in the back. You may be stuck with a 235/40/17 in order to not kill your fenders. I'm at -1.6* camber in the rear, and when I tried to test fit my 17x8.5 ET40, with 255/40 RS3, it wasn't even close.

In your tire debate, go with Z2's. Not sure if you remember, but I'm originally from the OVR-SCCA as well. Z2's have a broader temp range, and are superior for AutoX. Even out here, I'm getting crushed in the street tire classes with my RS3's. Almost everyone is on Z2's, or Rivals.

Do the TCK's come with camber plates? If not, once again you're going to hit fitment issues. Just eying it, you'll need at least -1.5* up front to fit 245's, maybe a tick more.
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      02-12-2014, 09:17 PM   #3
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Excellent, a solid build thread for the E82.

I only have a few comments to add. Are your wheels 17x8.5 ET40 all around? If so, that ET40 is going to kill your fitment in the back. You may be stuck with a 235/40/17 in order to not kill your fenders. I'm at -1.6* camber in the rear, and when I tried to test fit my 17x8.5 ET40, with 255/40 RS3, it wasn't even close.

In your tire debate, go with Z2's. Not sure if you remember, but I'm originally from the OVR-SCCA as well. Z2's have a broader temp range, and are superior for AutoX. Even out here, I'm getting crushed in the street tire classes with my RS3's. Almost everyone is on Z2's, or Rivals.

Do the TCK's come with camber plates? If not, once again you're going to hit fitment issues. Just eying it, you'll need at least -1.5* up front to fit 245's, maybe a tick more.
Good questions.

Yes, the wheels will be 17x8.5 ET40 all around.

Fenders are going to be rolled, and I confirmed fitment with TC and APEX before ordering. Ideally I wanted 17x9, but didn't have the offset to make it work

I was planning on getting around -2* in the rear...How bad was your fitment?

What car did you drive at OVR? I never remember a 135 driving....

I ran RS3s for 2 years on the Z4M and absolutely loved them, they held temperature like none other, and I put down some serious good results (I placed 4th in Gov Cup this year). However at the end of their life (when I started cording them) the grip dropped off a cliff and in the cold they just sucked.

I don't know if you follow tire tech much, but rumors about Hankook and Dunlop both that they are changing their compounds for this year, so it will be interesting how the Hankooks are this year.

RS3s isn't a good camber limited tire, it loves camber...that is how the sidewall deflects to get maximum grip.


The TCK DAs (i'm looking at them right now) do indeed come with caster/camber plates. I plan on running around -3* camber...so front fitment won't be an issue
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What are you going to run for spring rates? I'm in the process of doing a similar build on my 135 to run in STU this year.
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I'll be keeping an eye on this. I love watching build threads. Also, you stated that the engine is a N51 in the OP.

Why not get the Apex's with offsets to allow you to run 265's in the rear? Do you have to run a square setup?
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I'm glad to see a 128i being properly built. I'll be very interested to see how competitive the car is especially in TTD. I've thought about going that route with mine in several years from now.
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What are you going to run for spring rates? I'm in the process of doing a similar build on my 135 to run in STU this year.
#400 front, #700 Rear. TC recommended 350 and 600 respectively, but his logic has always been softer rates. I'm basically at the borderline to keep DD status with these rates.

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I'll be keeping an eye on this. I love watching build threads. Also, you stated that the engine is a N51 in the OP.

Why not get the Apex's with offsets to allow you to run 265's in the rear? Do you have to run a square setup?
The beauty of the N51, is that it has a 3-stage manifold from factory. Within STX you CANNOT do a manifold swap, so being able to tune the engine...I already have a good advantage over any other 128.

As well, we carry secondary cats, which means I can run catless headers and still use secondary cats to maintain rules.

To address, the offsets APEX offers for 1 series fitments come in 9.5" wide. Class limit is 9" wide wheels, thus my solution. Keeping square also allows for a neutral set-up. 17x8.5" wheels are actually the lightest wheel they make (for comparison the OEM wheel is around 25-26 lbs were as the APEX wheels are 17 lbs). It will be a massive difference on unsprung weight

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TTD won't come for a couple years, but I'll be tracking it heavily with NASA so I'll get to compare my lap times with a TTD car for example.

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The beauty of the N51, is that it has a 3-stage manifold from factory. Within STX you CANNOT do a manifold swap, so being able to tune the engine...I already have a good advantage over any other 128.

As well, we carry secondary cats, which means I can run catless headers and still use secondary cats to maintain rules.

To address, the offsets APEX offers for 1 series fitments come in 9.5" wide. Class limit is 9" wide wheels, thus my solution. Keeping square also allows for a neutral set-up. 17x8.5" wheels are actually the lightest wheel they make (for comparison the OEM wheel is around 25-26 lbs were as the APEX wheels are 17 lbs). It will be a massive difference on unsprung weight
Ok I gotcha now. I thought the US spec 1 series either came with N54 (135i) or N52 (128i), or rather I didn't know there was an N51 engine. And I didn't realize the Apex wheels were only 9.5" in the higher 1series offsets
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Where is the like button when I need one! Maybe we will bump heads, my home state is MD but I will be living in NC. For the next couple of years. I want to do the same thing with My 128i.
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Ok I gotcha now. I thought the US spec 1 series either came with N54 (135i) or N52 (128i), or rather I didn't know there was an N51 engine. And I didn't realize the Apex wheels were only 9.5" in the higher 1series offsets
They make an 18x8.5 in a ET4x size...but no reason to get 18.

The N51 is a SULEV...for Cali

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Where is the like button when I need one! Maybe we will bump heads, my home state is MD but I will be living in NC. For the next couple of years. I want to do the same thing with My 128i.
Please do! No many people are prep'ing 128 for STX, it is an untapped market.

If you decide to do some traveling to Ohio there are a couple national events taking place.

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Good questions.

Yes, the wheels will be 17x8.5 ET40 all around.

Fenders are going to be rolled, and I confirmed fitment with TC and APEX before ordering. Ideally I wanted 17x9, but didn't have the offset to make it work

I was planning on getting around -2* in the rear...How bad was your fitment?

What car did you drive at OVR? I never remember a 135 driving....

I ran RS3s for 2 years on the Z4M and absolutely loved them, they held temperature like none other, and I put down some serious good results (I placed 4th in Gov Cup this year). However at the end of their life (when I started cording them) the grip dropped off a cliff and in the cold they just sucked.

I don't know if you follow tire tech much, but rumors about Hankook and Dunlop both that they are changing their compounds for this year, so it will be interesting how the Hankooks are this year.

RS3s isn't a good camber limited tire, it loves camber...that is how the sidewall deflects to get maximum grip.


The TCK DAs (i'm looking at them right now) do indeed come with caster/camber plates. I plan on running around -3* camber...so front fitment won't be an issue
Sounds like you've done your due dilligence in regards to fitment. At -1.6* with the 255 RS3, it looked beyond the scope of just dialing in 2* for the rear. With 245's and a fender roll, you ought to be okay. The RS3 is the widest street tire I have ever seen!

Here's a direct comparo, both tires are 255's mounted on an 8.5" wheel. RS3 v. Z1 *Spec:

http://jakestumphracing.tumblr.com/p...-part-2-finale

Sorry, can't do a direct picture link for whatever reason, work computer doesn't allow hyperlinking/picture sharing? Scroll about 3/4 the way down.


I only ran the 1'er for half a season (2013) before I ended up moving to SoCal. Prior to that, I ran a black Mazda3 wagon in Street Mod-Street tire. It had a CF hood, and bronze RPF1. You may remember that one, as I ran that car from late 2009-2012.
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Sounds like you've done your due dilligence in regards to fitment. At -1.6* with the 255 RS3, it looked beyond the scope of just dialing in 2* for the rear. With 245's and a fender roll, you ought to be okay. The RS3 is the widest street tire I have ever seen!

Here's a direct comparo, both tires are 255's mounted on an 8.5" wheel. RS3 v. Z1 *Spec:

http://jakestumphracing.tumblr.com/p...-part-2-finale

Sorry, can't do a direct picture link for whatever reason, work computer doesn't allow hyperlinking/picture sharing? Scroll about 3/4 the way down.


I only ran the 1'er for half a season (2013) before I ended up moving to SoCal. Prior to that, I ran a black Mazda3 wagon in Street Mod-Street tire. It had a CF hood, and bronze RPF1. You may remember that one, as I ran that car from late 2009-2012.
Yea, I've done my research...I'm preping the car to become nationally competitive.

Both the Kooks and Dunlops run wide, it is a nature of their tire. 245s should be optimal for the 8.5"
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Yea, I've done my research...I'm preping the car to become nationally competitive.

Both the Kooks and Dunlops run wide, it is a nature of their tire. 245s should be optimal for the 8.5"
Preaching to the choir, my friend. In my case, I just got an absolutely stonking deal on the 255's.

Do you have any experience in the National level? Ever do any Pro-Solo events prior to this?
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Preaching to the choir, my friend. In my case, I just got an absolutely stonking deal on the 255's.

Do you have any experience in the National level? Ever do any Pro-Solo events prior to this?
Well, 255s can be easily ran, and for what I know they may work out better...it is apart of the learning phase since no one has really prep'ed these cars.

Unfortunately, last year I missed registration for the pro-solo at Toledo and couldn't take vacation for the Tour at Wilmington. Last year was probably the first year that I thought the car was prep;ed and I was ready to compete in that type of field.

This year I'm planning on Toledo Pro, Wilmington Pro and Tour, and Championship Tour.
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Now that I think about it, tucked away, deep in the Channels of 1A, there are two or three threads back in 2008 when these cars came State-side, of people prepping them for National-level Solo use. IIRC, they were mostly stock class 135's, but that may be something worth digging up.
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Now that I think about it, tucked away, deep in the Channels of 1A, there are two or three threads back in 2008 when these cars came State-side, of people prepping them for National-level Solo use. IIRC, they were mostly stock class 135's, but that may be something worth digging up.
Thanks. I know of one pretty well documented Nationals 1M, but that is for AS.

The problem with Stock class is that it is a pretty much doesn't correlate to STX, or any street tire class at all.

They have to maintain stock springs, but can change dampers, OEM wheel widths, only 1 sway bar, no camber changes...and big RComps.
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#400 front, #700 Rear. TC recommended 350 and 600 respectively, but his logic has always been softer rates. I'm basically at the borderline to keep DD status with these rates.
Thanks for the info. I was considering running #450F and #800R to give me a pretty firm ride. I don't DD the car, so I'm OK with some compromise.

I'm looking forward to see how your build comes along and hearing about what works and what doesn't for you.
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Excellent, a solid build thread for the E82.

I only have a few comments to add. Are your wheels 17x8.5 ET40 all around? If so, that ET40 is going to kill your fitment in the back. You may be stuck with a 235/40/17 in order to not kill your fenders. I'm at -1.6* camber in the rear, and when I tried to test fit my 17x8.5 ET40, with 255/40 RS3, it wasn't even close.

In your tire debate, go with Z2's. Not sure if you remember, but I'm originally from the OVR-SCCA as well. Z2's have a broader temp range, and are superior for AutoX. Even out here, I'm getting crushed in the street tire classes with my RS3's. Almost everyone is on Z2's, or Rivals.

Do the TCK's come with camber plates? If not, once again you're going to hit fitment issues. Just eying it, you'll need at least -1.5* up front to fit 245's, maybe a tick more.
245's on an ET40 wheel are no problem in the rear. A little dicier up front, but still totally doable. #400 & #700 spring rates are good to go. Definitely firm, but not too harsh for the street, at least not with good dampers (running Ohlins myself).
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Excellent, a solid build thread for the E82.

I only have a few comments to add. Are your wheels 17x8.5 ET40 all around? If so, that ET40 is going to kill your fitment in the back. You may be stuck with a 235/40/17 in order to not kill your fenders. I'm at -1.6* camber in the rear, and when I tried to test fit my 17x8.5 ET40, with 255/40 RS3, it wasn't even close.

In your tire debate, go with Z2's. Not sure if you remember, but I'm originally from the OVR-SCCA as well. Z2's have a broader temp range, and are superior for AutoX. Even out here, I'm getting crushed in the street tire classes with my RS3's. Almost everyone is on Z2's, or Rivals.

Do the TCK's come with camber plates? If not, once again you're going to hit fitment issues. Just eying it, you'll need at least -1.5* up front to fit 245's, maybe a tick more.
+1 on the Z2's. The R-S3's take too long to come up to temp in my opinion. Once they are hot they are awesome, but with the short nature of Auto-X I found them to be worse than my previous RE-11s. On a track it's another story altogether the R-S3's are the best.
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245's on an ET40 wheel are no problem in the rear. A little dicier up front, but still totally doable. #400 & #700 spring rates are good to go. Definitely firm, but not too harsh for the street, at least not with good dampers (running Ohlins myself).
Thanks for the confidence booster...the fronts I plan on running a 5mm spacer.

I like a firm ride, I got a young body...so I'll be good with it.

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+1 on the Z2's. The R-S3's take too long to come up to temp in my opinion. Once they are hot they are awesome, but with the short nature of Auto-X I found them to be worse than my previous RE-11s. On a track it's another story altogether the R-S3's are the best.
I've driven on Z1s, and liked them...but they overcooked way too easily.

I'm still very borderline on both tires, both have different approaches at getting grip. The Z2s offer a stiffer sidewall, where the RS3s like a ton of slip angle.

I had no problem getting RS3s up to temp within a run. One big plus on the Hankooks is that they offer contingency.



BTW - Registered for the Wilmington Match Tour for April 12-13th.

Will only have 1 local event to tune in the car, and that is the weekend prior. This will be interesting
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First of multiple purchases starting to finally roll in this week:



APEX wheels should be in at the end of this week.

Called tirerack, and found out Hankook RS3s will not be in stock until May. They are going to lose alot of sales, and looks like ZIIs are my only route to go from here.
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