135i vs Streets of Willow

ILoveChess100 · 04-25-2012, 01:06 AM

Hi all,
I am debating going on my first track day and had some questions for all of you 135i'ers out there that might have ran this track.

1. Brake fade: has anyone ran a 20-30 min session with the 135i at the Streets of Willow and had the stock brakes survive?

2. Overheating: I have the PPK and DCT. I have gotten into limp mode before due to overheating when the tranny had some software issues. What is the likelyhood the 135i would survive 4x 20-30 min sessions at the SoW?

3. Warranty: I recall reading some post before that BMW frequently monitors tracks and can void the warranty. Fact or Myth?

My 135i is fully stock (has the M-sport pkg, DCT, and PPK) with the exception of the tires (swapped RFT for MPSS 225, 255).

Thank you!

cooler2442 · 04-25-2012, 01:10 AM

1. I did streets as my first track day and my stock brakes seemed fine. I believe I did get a bit of a mushy feel but that is due to fluid / pads. If you upgrade fluid and pads the stock brakes will be amazing.

2. My DCT has never overheated including at Big Willow & Buttonwillow.

3. Go to the track without license plates or blue tape your plate if it bothers you.

ILoveChess100 · 04-25-2012, 02:00 AM

Thanks for the response and the advice! Thumbs up on your suggestion

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3. Go to the track without license plates or blue tape your plate if it bothers you.

infinitekidM2C · 04-25-2012, 12:03 PM

Cooler is right; i've also been to SOW and if you are going to track your car more than once i'd upgrade to some race/semi-race pads and Motul 660 etc.

ILoveChess100 · 04-25-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

Cooler is right; i've also been to SOW and if you are going to track your car more than once i'd upgrade to some race/semi-race pads and Motul 660 etc.

I looked up the Motul 660 and it looks top of the line. I was thinking of the ATE super blue, but some reviews say people were boiling the ATE and had no problems with the Motul so I guess I am sold on the fluid

Thank you for your suggestion!

Have you changed your pads as well? Any recommendations? I looked around the forum and there are mixed reviews on the EBC Red/Yellow.

cooler2442 · 04-25-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ILoveChess100

I looked up the Motul 660 and it looks top of the line. I was thinking of the ATE super blue, but some reviews say people were boiling the ATE and had no problems with the Motul so I guess I am sold on the fluid

Thank you for your suggestion!

Have you changed your pads as well? Any recommendations? I looked around the forum and there are mixed reviews on the EBC Red/Yellow.

Go with either Motul 660 or Castrol SRF. I'm running Castrol SRF and Ferodo DS2500 pads. I ran the combo at Buttonwillow and my pedal actually didn't get mushy at all during the track day.

infinitekidM2C · 04-25-2012, 04:41 PM

There's lots of good pads..i got hawk hp street pads since they have very little brake dust and are quiet.

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ILoveChess100 Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2011 135i (DCT, Sport/PremPkg) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA, Orange County iTrader: (0)	135i vs Streets of Willow Hi all, I am debating going on my first track day and had some questions for all of you 135i'ers out there that might have ran this track. 1. Brake fade: has anyone ran a 20-30 min session with the 135i at the Streets of Willow and had the stock brakes survive? 2. Overheating: I have the PPK and DCT. I have gotten into limp mode before due to overheating when the tranny had some software issues. What is the likelyhood the 135i would survive 4x 20-30 min sessions at the SoW? 3. Warranty: I recall reading some post before that BMW frequently monitors tracks and can void the warranty. Fact or Myth? My 135i is fully stock (has the M-sport pkg, DCT, and PPK) with the exception of the tires (swapped RFT for MPSS 225, 255). Thank you!
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