Sk8fe's Build

[Zombie1]

Hell Yeah so glad you didn't part with the car. Look forward to seeing this beast any power goals in mind?

[Sk8fe]

Well, I didn't want to revamp my fuel system, so I'm working with Jake at MOTIV to first get me a "mild" tune with their 750 kit for the street for on my AccessPort and then hopefully schedule more dyno time in May (or thereabouts) for a second tune for the AP to turn up the wick for the track.

[Sk8fe]

Stock twins removed to make room for the monster single. Jake at MOTIV Motorsport is hooking me up. Pics courtesy of Jake -- thanks man!

[Sk8fe]

More MOTIV 750 kit install pics courtesy Sonic Tuning

[DTR]

is that its final resting place?

[Sk8fe]

No. I'm working with Sonic Tuning to get more pics to post. They say the kit is in and they are installing my ER Comp oil cooler this week while we wait for Level10 to beef up my STEPTRONIC to better handle all the power. When I bought my 1 new back in '09 I wanted paddle shifters after 20+ years of rowing my own (manual/stick) and BMW didn't release their DCT until 2010, so...

[ShocknAwe]

Jesus thats a big turbo. Have you seen where the final positioning is yet?

[Sk8fe]

More MOTIV 750 kit install pics courtesy Sonic Tuning

STEPTRONIC out and off to Level10 for valve bodies, pro torque convertor and their bulletproofing to handle the MOTIV 750 kit.




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[ilikebmxbikes]

this is epic - for any reason if you wanted to switch to 6mt , I have the electronics portion of it in my garage

[Sk8fe]

MOTIV kit pics courtesy Sonic Tuning & MOTIV Motorsport

[Sk8fe]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

this is epic - for any reason if you wanted to switch to 6mt , I have the electronics portion of it in my garage

Thanks man! I just may need to take you up on that.

[TUN3D]

Sk8fe > I Quit! LMFAO! The quality on those parts is a work of art. Very cool to see!

[ShocknAwe]

Those parts are gorgeous. So jealous man. Very nice.

[Sk8fe]

STEPTRONIC is back from Level10. Valve bodies, upgraded torque converter and full overhaul bulletproofing service done. Sonic Tuning is reinstalling it this week. Tranny should handle 750 hp/tq whenever I'm ready to get the MOTIV fuel system overhaul kit (will need to get stronger half shafts as well), but maybe that will be a 2016 or 17 project?

[Ultimateone]

Awesome stuff

[TWMPerformance]

This is an insane build!

Renato
Team TWM Performance

[Sk8fe]

Just received email this morning, the truck load of RevZport Carbon Fiber 1M Raze parts have been shipped!

GT Spoiler (wing)
Front Splitter w/ Aluminum Supports & Brake Duct Kit
Rear Diffuser w/ Ground Effects Panel

[Sk8fe]

Update: I got my 1 home, but all peppered up with old man winter's grime. It seriously needs a full detailing. I still need to circle back with Jake at MOTIV to complete my dyno tuning when the weather gets warmer. Apparently, dynos have a temp sensor and shutdown if it is too cold. After 10 or more attempts and only barely getting 2 to complete before the dyno shutdown to try to establish a baseline we threw in the towel for that day. So not dialed in my 1 currently is at 447hp and 380tq. I can't wait for warmer weather and hopefully it comes soon. I want to get this completed before I start the 1M rear conversion.

[Sk8fe]

Since getting my 1 home I am getting a TPMS Inactive code thrown. So I am trying to research that more. Sonic Tuning had to relocate that sensor on the passenger front wheel well, so I need to double check that. It could be just bad timing and a wheel sensor died or maybe the turbo melted it or is giving interference?

[TUN3D]

Sk8fe > Since I got my new wheels & sensors. I've been getting the same "inactive" error -- annoying as hell. I replaced the module for good measure -- no dice. I went to my buddies shop and had the sensors tested -- it all checked out meaning they're all transmitting properly.

Stomped at this point. let me know if you come up with a solution.

[Sk8fe]

Funny story. Yesterday since it actually got to 40F and the roads were just wet and my 1 is already dirty from winter, I decided to take it out to try to diagnose the TPMS Inactive issue more and my wife asked if she can along for the ride. I said sure. She is so not into cars like I am, having to put gas in them is a major PITA to her, so understand that as you read on.

I start up the 1 in the garage and the new Berk resonated mid-pipe sounds nice and the 1 sounds balzy on cold start. She just says, "Oh my." I pull out at the top of my street and just drive normal until engine temps warms up but even then you can hear to turbo spool and air suck in from the new setup. After several miles and engine warms up I get on it from a 45mph rolling start. Air intake and turbo sound awesome - like a jet. Then after adding another 40mph in no time I catch traffic in front of me and the new BOV makes its cool sound and my wife goes, "is it supposed to sound like that?" I said yeah. She replies, "and you like that?" I said, yeah it's very cool. I'm sure she rolled her eyes, but just speculation as my focus was on the road. On the way home I got another gap in traffic to try another roll run. Not even with the go peddle even close to being floored, 25% maybe 35% each time I shift the STEPTRONIC to higher gear the rear end brakes loose and I need to counter steer to catch it. I'm sure a LOT of that is due to my spent summer tires In too cold of weather for too long. Under acceleration the car does squat nicely, probably too much now. I may need to replace the rear BMW Performance suspension with a stiffer setup? When we get home, she tells me that from now on if she is in the car that the transmission must remain in automatic mode and no Sport or Manual mode. And for those of you that are married or have been married for any length of time know that the only acceptable response to that is, "yes dear."

[Sk8fe]

Originally Posted by TUN3D

Sk8fe > Since I got my new wheels & sensors. I've been getting the same "inactive" error -- annoying as hell. I replaced the module for good measure -- no dice. I went to my buddies shop and had the sensors tested -- it all checked out meaning they're all transmitting properly.

Stomped at this point. let me know if you come up with a solution.

Absolutely. Will do.