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      01-24-2018, 12:22 PM   #73
desertman123
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Drives: '08 128i
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Orlando, FL

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1992 Honda Beat  [9.50]
2008 BMW 128i  [10.00]
2014 BMW 528i  [10.00]
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Originally Posted by Matticus91 View Post
Nice work man, that must be a nice feel. How's the throttle response? I'd be really curious to compare it with an n54/55. The n55 throttle response is garbage for a sports car.

Also good work on the desktop setup LOL
Thanks for being my #1 fan

Throttle response is really, really nice. I don't have to dig halfway to China to find some torque now! Combined with the short diff, this thing is able to pull well beyond the speed limit. I'm actually finding I'm no longer able to be flat out in some of my favorite corners and on/off ramps

This is still technically 'stock' power too (130i). More gains to be had with a custom tune, headers and MILVs (the closest things to cams N52s will have).

The whole build is going by WAY faster than I thought it would. I've been busy hunting down deals and just keeping my eyes open. The main thing is to just not be afraid to drive somewhere. I drove 2 hours to buy the wheels, an hour for the manifold.
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My 2008 128i - Sparkling Graphite/Beige - Sport pkg - 6MT - Click me!
Parents' 2014 528i - Mineral White/Ivory White - fully loaded
Instagram @Andreys_128i and @Honda.Bito
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