ShocknAwe 135i Photo History & Build

[houtan]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Nice didn't know about those. Great that they're available and definitely opens up possibilities. Did you weigh them?

And yes, there is some macpherson camber gain correction in the F8x upright, though I believe there is in the E9xM unit as well. The whole assembly was marginally lighter but I can't remember all the details, I think most of that was due to hub weight.

houtan

Basically boiled down to cheap easy part access for me, got a screaming deal on cleaned up F8x uprights, and then easily using the stock F8x BBK later as I specifically didn't want the E9xM calipers. Pains me enough that my rotors won't match perfectly.

I see. So you are going to use the stock F8x caliper and rotor at some point? Sorry, i am full of questions but i love learning about this stuff and planning what to buy next!

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

As a matter of fact, I did. 335 grams on my HFT postal scale.

Will do the same and report back. Thanks!

Originally Posted by houtan

I see. So you are going to use the stock F8x caliper and rotor at some point? Sorry, i am full of questions but i love learning about this stuff and planning what to buy next!

Yeah the plan is to do the full F8x BBK later if I find I need more brakes. Cheapest way to get a true BBK as far as I know. Trying to future proof. The bracket is from Hydra.

[ShocknAwe]

Here's mine, kitchen scale.

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

As a matter of fact, I did. 335 grams on my HFT postal scale.

[SupremeAlfa]

Looks great! thanks for the detailed pics!

[ShocknAwe]

I started tearing apart the front suspension today. Along with the M3 spec custom built 3DM Ohlins Road and Track coilovers, the upright needed replacing with F82 M4 parts, and I swapped in a different caliper bracket and all hardware.

After breaking a couple Crapsman tools, and realizing I don't have a Torx not big enough for these F8x hub bolts, I snapped a couple photos to demonstrate the carnage, and to point out a surprising find.

Converting from the E82 nonM knuckles, hardware, and brake caliper brackets to F8x parts and the Hydra Performance E46M3 CSL brake adapter saved about 2 lbs of unsprung weight.

Wow!

[houtan]

oh cahmon. Where are the pictures of the struts, rotors, and all the new stuff i want to see!! lol

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by houtan

oh cahmon. Where are the pictures of the struts, rotors, and all the new stuff i want to see!! lol

Lol patience I didn't get that far.

PS gonna have to get some bungee cords or something, the zip tie holding the caliper failed badly. Luckily I have new SS braided brake lines.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

the zip tie holding the caliper failed badly.

FWIW, I had the HFT assortment and they were crap; one in three would fail tightening them. Threw them out and now I only buy Panduit cable ties. I usually use baling wire to hang calipers, though.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

FWIW, I had the HFT assortment and they were crap; one in three would fail tightening them. Threw them out and now I only buy Panduit cable ties. I usually use baling wire to hang calipers, though.

F it I'll just use 30lb test mono.

[Petro135]

Very nice I love this build. Your going all out!! And your doing stuff I never even heard of or thought could be done to this car. Great work

[thez99]

I want your salary..

[b3turbo]

Any updates on your build ?

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by b3turbo

Any updates on you build ?

So many. No time to compile everything properly for now unfortunately.

Here's a summary of new stuff I can think of off the top of my head:

Body/Interior:
Genuine BMW 1M front clip painted Jet Black
Lightweight motoGP 1M lip
IND shadow chrome 1M sidelamps and kidneys
Bimmer world CF sunroof delete
Genuine BMW 1M slicktop anthracite headliner
Rieger quad diffuser
Custom Euro Black leather sport seats with gray stitching
Redline Goods Napa steering wheel and matching boots

Cooling/Ventilation:
BMS 7.5" Race FMIC - actually dropped intake temps during a 2500-7500 pull in 100degF ambient..
Hydra Custom low/high PCV and catch can
Hydra cabin filter shields

Drivetrain:
Xclutch Organic Twin-Disc, metal TOB, total OEM driveline bushing refresh
OE engine mounts
Solid aluminum engine mount reinforcement plates

Exhaust:
Custom 3.5" resonated mid, dual 3" MadDad Whisper quad exhaust by Nth Degree Fabrication

Engine:
Hydra Performance decked and ported N53 head with N53 valvetrain
Hydra Performance HP-800 N53 twin turbos
Hydra Performance hybrid high flow 3" inlet/intake system with aFe Momentum GT ram box
Hydra Performance high flow rerouted outlets
Hydra Performance heat shield
Schrick low lift camshafts
Hydra crank bolt lockdown
OE rod bearings, all gaskets and seals, new timing apparatus

Suspension:
F8xM front uprights
3DM Ohlins E9xM3 front coils with Dinan plates
3DM Ohlins E9xM3 rear dampers

Brakes:
Hydra Caliper bracket
ECS 2pc E46M3 CSL front rotors
Fe1rx pad shims

And a metric SHITTON of maintenance.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

So many. No time to compile everything properly for now unfortunately.

Here's a summary of new stuff I can think of off the top of my head:

Body/Interior:
Genuine BMW 1M front clip painted Jet Black
Lightweight motoGP 1M lip
IND shadow chrome 1M sidelamps and kidneys
Bimmer world CF sunroof delete
Genuine BMW 1M slicktop anthracite headliner
Rieger quad diffuser
Custom Euro Black leather sport seats with gray stitching
Redline Goods Napa steering wheel and matching boots

Cooling/Ventilation:
BMS 7.5" Race FMIC - actually dropped intake temps during a 2500-7500 pull in 100degF ambient..
Hydra Custom low/high PCV and catch can
Hydra cabin filter shields

Drivetrain:
Xclutch Organic Twin-Disc, metal TOB, total OEM driveline bushing refresh
OE engine mounts
Solid aluminum engine mount reinforcement plates

Exhaust:
Custom 3.5" resonated mid, dual 3" MadDad Whisper quad exhaust by Nth Degree Fabrication

Engine:
Hydra Performance decked and ported N53 head with N53 valvetrain
Hydra Performance HP-800 N53 twin turbos
Hydra Performance hybrid high flow 3" inlet/intake system with aFe Momentum GT ram box
Hydra Performance high flow rerouted outlets
Hydra Performance heat shield
Schrick low lift camshafts
Hydra crank bolt lockdown
OE rod bearings, all gaskets and seals, new timing apparatus

Suspension:
F8xM front uprights
3DM Ohlins E9xM3 front coils with Dinan plates
3DM Ohlins E9xM3 rear dampers

Brakes:
Hydra Caliper bracket
ECS 2pc E46M3 CSL front rotors
Fe1rx pad shims

And a metric SHITTON of maintenance.

Very nice list. I'm jealous!

When the front rotors are done, these would make fitting replacements:

https://www.bimmerworld.com/PFC-Dire...t-Right_2.html
https://www.bimmerworld.com/PFC-Dire...nt-Left_2.html

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

Very nice list. I'm jealous!

When the front rotors are done, these would make fitting replacements:

https://www.bimmerworld.com/PFC-Dire...t-Right_2.html
https://www.bimmerworld.com/PFC-Dire...nt-Left_2.html

Some issues with PFC CSL rotors. These are legit. When these wear out once or twice I'm gonna go full F8x BBK.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Some issues with PFC CSL rotors.

Do tell, please.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

Do tell, please.

Not sure if they've been revised but had problems with warping and cracking when heat cycled. To damn expensive for that to be a concern.

[mfindigital]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

So many. No time to compile everything properly for now unfortunately.

Here's a summary of new stuff I can think of off the top of my head:

Engine:
Hydra Performance decked and ported N53 head with N53 valvetrain
Hydra Performance HP-800 N53 twin turbos
Hydra Performance hybrid high flow 3" inlet/intake system with aFe Momentum GT ram box
Hydra Performance high flow rerouted outlets
Hydra Performance heat shield
Schrick low lift camshafts
Hydra crank bolt lockdown
OE rod bearings, all gaskets and seals, new timing apparatus

Is there a power gain from the n53 ported head? What were the benefits.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by mfindigital

Is there a power gain from the n53 ported head? What were the benefits.

Huge airflow benefit. Other similar setups have made ~625whp on 18psi with 93 pump. I don't really care about my numbers, just wanted a quick spooling setup I could run at low boost make good power and never have to worry about ethanol ever again.

I also specifically didn't want to go ST.

Still have the ability to turn it up though or build the block and go nuts. Others out there well north of 800.

[jsciam]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

So many. No time to compile everything properly for now unfortunately.

Here's a summary of new stuff I can think of off the top of my head:

Body/Interior:
Genuine BMW 1M front clip painted Jet Black
Lightweight motoGP 1M lip
IND shadow chrome 1M sidelamps and kidneys
Bimmer world CF sunroof delete
Genuine BMW 1M slicktop anthracite headliner
Rieger quad diffuser
Custom Euro Black leather sport seats with gray stitching
Redline Goods Napa steering wheel and matching boots


And a metric SHITTON of maintenance.

Hello, awesome build. I've been trying to source a 1M headliner (slicktop), but can't find the part number on realoem.com. Do you mind sharing the part number?

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by jsciam

Hello, awesome build. I've been trying to source a 1M headliner (slicktop), but can't find the part number on realoem.com. Do you mind sharing the part number?

I think this is it. But I need to confirm with my receipt if I can. Keep in mind, it's spendy. Price on Realoem is not correct. Runs about 1k US shipped

51448045114

[jsciam]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I think this is it. But I need to confirm with my receipt if I can. Keep in mind, it's spendy. Price on Realoem is not correct. Runs about 1k US shipped

51448045114

Thank you very much! Been trying to find that for awhile. Can't wait to see all the updated pictures!