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      01-23-2012, 06:57 PM   #23
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You already have everything you need. All you need to invest in now is seat time. Once you will be able to drive your stock car at 10/10 then you should start to mod but until then try to attend as many events as you can.
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I will be autocrossing my 135 for the first time this weekend. What and how electronic controls can I turn off like traction control, etc. I have years of experience autocrossing in less electronic loaded cars like the Miata, 89 M3, and most recently a Subaru STI.

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      02-10-2012, 06:49 PM   #25
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I will be autocrossing my 135 for the first time this weekend. What and how electronic controls can I turn off like traction control, etc. I have years of experience autocrossing in less electronic loaded cars like the Miata, 89 M3, and most recently a Subaru STI.

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Hold the DCT button down for like 5 seconds or so until you see the circle around the triangle. Then everything is off. Just a quick push of the button only turn things partially off. The E-Diff will function with the TC/Stability Control off.
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      02-11-2012, 04:56 PM   #26
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I'm setting my 135 up for light AX duty.

So far, i have Apex wheels with PSS tires (245/265), M3 rear subframe bushings, Ohlins Road and Track coilovers with 342/700 springs, Ground Control camber plates (-2.5 degrees camber all-round), Procede chip, DCI filters. The car sits a bit lower than stock, looks good to me.

I'm happy with the car, but I have yet to AX it, but I expect it will do OK. I plan to install an LSD at some point, but it will be a bit probably, so I'll run what I have now.

I will probably do Swaybars when I do the LSD.
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I just bought a 2011 135i and unfortunately I didnt have a chance to autocross it before the season was over. But the good news is that it leaves me with enough time to save/purchase/install mods for next season.

So far all I have are a set of lightly used 17'' wheels with Kumho V710s. Ive done some searching so now I just need a confirmation what I should get. From what I understand I should start with

1. E9X front sway bar?
2. E9X front control arms?


I dont want to do to much more unless its seen as essential or at least extremely beneficial. I dont want to lower the car at all due to winter driving and I also dont want to spend to much because I want to save some money for some performance mods as well.

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Do you first event and see how the car feels to you, then make some changes.
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      02-12-2012, 10:05 PM   #28
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Looks like thats what im going to do other than the AutoX rims and tires I have. Once I get some seat time I will check out what I might want/need.
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