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Waldo23 · 07-06-2012, 04:05 AM

This week the boys have been working on the wiring loom. They've been trying to relocate the loom and will be working with BMW Technical on removing the computers and loom not required for a race car.
An intense week but they powered the car up tonight after some issues with one of the modules.
First photo Tuesday, second 5pm tonight with dash lit up!

MDORPHN · 07-06-2012, 07:41 AM

Would greatly appreciate any advice you might get from BMW Technical about ways to disable the corner braking control (CBC).

As you may know, unlike the E9x M3 (which shares the same Continental/Teves control), it does not get turned off along with the rest of the traction control/DSC nannies and interferes with performance on the track.

Thanks.

Neil

tyronn · 07-06-2012, 06:20 PM

Not long now !

Can't wait to get some shots of this rocket.

Powerbeast · 07-06-2012, 07:13 PM

This gonna be bonkers.

Waldo23 · 07-11-2012, 06:37 AM

We are still talking with Alphera Financial Services and Hankook tryes, so they aren't confirmed as yet.
The wheels will also be black. Some further designs to come.
Thanks to Dane for the designs coming through.

One-emm · 07-11-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waldo23

We are still talking with Alphera Financial Services and Hankook tryes, so they aren't confirmed as yet.
The wheels will also be black. Some further designs to come.
Thanks to Dane for the designs coming through.

That looks horrible. This is a great project, dont destroy it with ugly stickers.

Take some inspiration from BMW racing

http://motoburg.com/images/sauber-sauber-bmw-f1-03.jpg

Waldo23 · 07-11-2012, 07:04 PM

We obviously need sponsors to assist with the costs. We are trying to make it not ugly!

Sadly we will have to gain approval I believe to use 'motorsport' stripes.

eeghie · 07-11-2012, 08:06 PM

That looks phenomenal, herewith 1addicts approval granted!

LOVEM · 07-12-2012, 04:12 PM

WE give u APPROVAL.

Will@P · 07-12-2012, 07:54 PM

Amazing!!!! Can't wait to see this finished!!!

Waldo23 · 07-13-2012, 04:10 AM

Finally after a lot of work with wiring and moving/ removing some components around the dash is now going in. You'll notice the motec dash replacing the Nav Screen. Nearly finished but not in this photo are change lights mounted/cut into cover above the cluster.

We are also working on the refuelling mounting in the boot (trunk) and then the seperation wall between this are and cabin, side of second photo. Hopefully completition by the end of the weekend with this area.

Still the goal is to be racing in 2 x 200km Races at Queensland Raceway August 10-12.

A test session beforehand would be nice!

gazz · 07-13-2012, 06:09 AM

Still going with the side exhaust routed around the fuel tank?

Artemis · 07-13-2012, 06:39 AM

Park Distance Control (rear): necessary for a race car ?

Waldo23 · 07-13-2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazz

Still going with the side exhaust routed around the fuel tank?

Gazz that is the longterm plan, we are awaiting a 100 litre tank from England to go ino the OEM tank position. There is a chance it'll arrive in time. Either way we will run the Akrapovic system with the downpipes complete to learn the car. The standard tank has been prepared to be fitted to the refuelling system for the first weekend if required.

Waldo23 · 07-13-2012, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

Park Distance Control (rear): necessary for a race car ?

PDC not required. The bar still has the sensors but they aren't connected! In Production car racing they want it to look standard.

Waldo23 · 07-13-2012, 07:11 AM

I'm Happy to announce Alphera Financial Services agreed to be the major sponsor today.
This is another design option. We will be discussing with them further and finalising the design in the coming weeks.

ozinaldo · 07-13-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waldo23

Gazz that is the longterm plan, we are awaiting a 100 litre tank from England to go ino the OEM tank position. There is a chance it'll arrive in time. Either way we will run the Akrapovic system with the downpipes complete to learn the car. The standard tank has been prepared to be fitted to the refuelling system for the first weekend if required.

I would like to have that 100 l. tank myself.

firechicken99 · 07-13-2012, 10:29 AM

this is just awesomeness!!!

firechicken99 · 07-13-2012, 10:30 AM

this is just awesomeness!!

eeghie · 07-14-2012, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waldo23

Gazz that is the longterm plan, we are awaiting a 100 litre tank from England to go ino the OEM tank position. There is a chance it'll arrive in time. Either way we will run the Akrapovic system with the downpipes complete to learn the car. The standard tank has been prepared to be fitted to the refuelling system for the first weekend if required.

Who is your supplier for the 100 liter (~26.5 gallon) fuel tank? It's a one-off I assume? There's quite some interest in a somewhat street legal larger fuel tank that can fit the stock car, would this fit the bill? Speaking of bill, can you share the ~cost?

Alpine* · 07-14-2012, 03:51 AM

Why put a 100l tank in a road car? All that extra fuel weight, racing, very understandable.

Waldo, I liked the white/M racing decal set better, but understand that sponsors rule for good reason.

Looking great.

ozinaldo · 07-14-2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Why put a 100l tank in a road car? All that extra fuel weight, racing, very understandable.

Waldo, I liked the white/M racing decal set better, but understand that sponsors rule for good reason.

Looking great.

Yes 100 l. may be too big and heavy but don't you think the 53 l. capacity tank is too small for the 1M? My wife's 1.2 TSI Skoda Yeti has the same capacity if not bigger! I am sick of driving to the station every 250 km. or so when I am all in the city. They should put at least the regular E9X size tank in the 1M.

07-06-2012, 04:05 AM	#45
Waldo23 Private Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Wiring Loom work! This week the boys have been working on the wiring loom. They've been trying to relocate the loom and will be working with BMW Technical on removing the computers and loom not required for a race car. An intense week but they powered the car up tonight after some issues with one of the modules. First photo Tuesday, second 5pm tonight with dash lit up! Attached Images

07-11-2012, 06:37 AM	#49
Waldo23 Private Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Draft Design We are still talking with Alphera Financial Services and Hankook tryes, so they aren't confirmed as yet. The wheels will also be black. Some further designs to come. Thanks to Dane for the designs coming through. Attached Images

07-11-2012, 07:04 PM	#51
Waldo23 Private Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Another Design We obviously need sponsors to assist with the costs. We are trying to make it not ugly! Sadly we will have to gain approval I believe to use 'motorsport' stripes. Attached Images

07-13-2012, 04:10 AM	#55
Waldo23 Private Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Dash going in and refuelling coming together Finally after a lot of work with wiring and moving/ removing some components around the dash is now going in. You'll notice the motec dash replacing the Nav Screen. Nearly finished but not in this photo are change lights mounted/cut into cover above the cluster. We are also working on the refuelling mounting in the boot (trunk) and then the seperation wall between this are and cabin, side of second photo. Hopefully completition by the end of the weekend with this area. Still the goal is to be racing in 2 x 200km Races at Queensland Raceway August 10-12. A test session beforehand would be nice! Attached Images

07-13-2012, 06:39 AM	#57
Artemis Colonel Drives: 1M (VO) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,268 iTrader: (0)	Park Distance Control (rear): necessary for a race car ? __________________ “For ’tis the mind that makes the body rich” (W. Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, Act 4, Scene 3)

07-06-2012, 07:41 AM	#46
MDORPHN Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wash, DC Posts: 1,782 iTrader: (0)	Would greatly appreciate any advice you might get from BMW Technical about ways to disable the corner braking control (CBC). As you may know, unlike the E9x M3 (which shares the same Continental/Teves control), it does not get turned off along with the rest of the traction control/DSC nannies and interferes with performance on the track. Thanks. Neil

07-06-2012, 06:20 PM	#47
tyronn New Member Drives: Little Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Not long now ! Can't wait to get some shots of this rocket.

07-06-2012, 07:13 PM	#48
Powerbeast Major General Drives: E90 M3 Dakar Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,401 iTrader: (4)	This gonna be bonkers.

07-11-2012, 08:06 PM	#52
eeghie Kind of a Big Deal Drives: an 1M not often enough Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: between Unlimited and Hard to Get Posts: 912 iTrader: (0)	That looks phenomenal, herewith 1addicts approval granted!

07-12-2012, 04:12 PM	#53
LOVEM Captain Drives: 2011 1m VO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 671 iTrader: (0)	WE give u APPROVAL.

07-12-2012, 07:54 PM	#54
Will@P Lieutenant Drives: M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanford, FL. Posts: 456 iTrader: (0)	Amazing!!!! Can't wait to see this finished!!!

07-13-2012, 06:09 AM	#56
gazz ///Mbassador Drives: The horse I fell off Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gold Coast Australia Posts: 1,044 iTrader: (0)	Still going with the side exhaust routed around the fuel tank?

07-13-2012, 07:11 AM	#60
Waldo23 Private Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Another Design I'm Happy to announce Alphera Financial Services agreed to be the major sponsor today. This is another design option. We will be discussing with them further and finalising the design in the coming weeks. Attached Images

07-13-2012, 10:29 AM	#62
firechicken99 Major Drives: Black '07 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,032 iTrader: (0)	this is just awesomeness!!!

07-13-2012, 10:30 AM	#63
firechicken99 Major Drives: Black '07 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,032 iTrader: (0)	this is just awesomeness!!

07-14-2012, 03:51 AM	#65
Alpine* Colonel Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,899 iTrader: (0)	Why put a 100l tank in a road car? All that extra fuel weight, racing, very understandable. Waldo, I liked the white/M racing decal set better, but understand that sponsors rule for good reason. Looking great.

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