135i Race Car Project Thread - 1Addicts.com riding on board

larryn · 05-04-2008, 01:25 PM

Pipes look great! I'm very surprised to see true dual with no X pipe or 2ndary cats installed. Question for you. Once you lower the car, how close are those pipes to the ground? They look like they run completely under the diff.

When's the planned first test event?

scottn2retro · 05-04-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Pipes look great! I'm very surprised to see true dual with no X pipe or 2ndary cats installed. Question for you. Once you lower the car, how close are those pipes to the ground? They look like they run completely under the diff.

When's the planned first test event?

I'm not sure if that's the final routing - Borla needs the system back for some more fitment analysis. But I noticed when I was following the car home the first night with the OEM exhaust, that area seemed to be the lowest point on the car.

We hope to make a test day near the vey end of May

northpole · 05-04-2008, 01:53 PM

wonder how this thing sounds..
note/ looks like the resonator section pipes are touching the body... isn't it??

scottn2retro · 05-04-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 135M

wonder how this thing sounds..
note/ looks like the resonator section pipes are touching the body... isn't it??

Harold at HP Autowerks may have some YouTube on the sound.

It's possible that some pieces may be touching the heat shielding - Borla does want to do some more fit testing.

Here it was at the Borla booth at Bimmerfest

Coming to a BMW Club Race soon (hopefully)

Our friend Megan (you may not recognize her as Suitcase girl #6 on the game show 'Deal Or No Deal')

One last look before going in the trailer

Ivor · 05-04-2008, 02:11 PM

Nice Project !

And Hi Megan :wink:

larryn · 05-04-2008, 02:41 PM

W00t!! Really nice to see the first race prepped (or soon to be) 1er with 1Addicts.com decals!

By the way.. Holy Moly! Megan Abrigo is an incredible hottie.

scottn2retro · 05-04-2008, 08:07 PM

Well, Bimmerfest was fun, but it's back to work. Our cage builder, Dave Stohlman at Impact Engineering picked the car up from me at the end of the show.

http://www.impact-engineering.com/

One of the notable projects they've done was the build up of the BMW Diesels that race in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill

A couple of the things that will be going into the car:

Jaffster racing shift knob from TC Designs:
www.tcdesignfab.com

Safety Equipment from Sparco (Harnesses, fire system, seat). Here's the Pro ADV seat that they have out these days:
www.sparcousa.com

AwesomeBMW · 05-04-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

By the way.. Holy Moly! Megan Abrigo is an incredible hottie.

Amen brother:wink:

larryn · 05-04-2008, 08:16 PM

Very nice seats, Scott. My friend, and BMW Club Racer, has the same ones. Can't wait to see what else you guys have in store.

Robert · 05-05-2008, 02:49 AM

How did i miss this thread. Looks like the car is coming along. Are you guys keeping the stock wheels?

scottn2retro · 05-05-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by robert

How did i miss this thread. Looks like the car is coming along. Are you guys keeping the stock wheels?

We'll hang on to them until such time that we have a firm wheel sponsorship in place with the right fitment. Very often, we'll keep them as 'rollers' to use in between events.

stefan · 05-06-2008, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the frequent updates! Really looking forward to this project!!

scottn2retro · 05-06-2008, 05:03 PM

I think we may have caught a lucky break - here's the story:

I didn't order this car - this car had been ordered by someone else early in Crevier's 1 series request list that decided to buy some other car instead. So when I was trying to get a production number to order a car, Judy Ray found this car on the way with no name on it. So we took it! A 135i with nothing but sport package - pretty much just fell into our laps.

Well, when the news came out about the v81 software, I groaned, but I checked with the service department and our build date is listed as Feb/08. So it looks like jumping on this car may have been a great decision.

defcon1racing · 05-06-2008, 10:46 PM

Hey Scott,

Shane (defcon1racing) here. I'm pretty sure we've "met" before over at RoadFly (E46 M3 board). Anyways, this is a very cool project and I really like the race livery shown in your new sig. Looking forward to seeing the "real" thing.

Best wishes this season.

scottn2retro · 05-06-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by defcon1racing

Hey Scott,

Shane (defcon1racing) here. I'm pretty sure we've "met" before over at RoadFly (E46 M3 board). Anyways, this is a very cool project and I really like the race livery shown in your new sig. Looking forward to seeing the "real" thing.

Best wishes this season.

Thanks, good to see you over here.

We do a pretty simple livery (shows the sponsors decals better), but what I do is try to jazz it up a little with embedded images in some of the areas. On the e46 M3, we put embedded images in the black areas of the car. For this car, I'm going to try and switch it around a little and put the embedded images in the red areas.

How do we do that? With printable stretchable vinyl (like they decorate busses with) from Modern Image in Huntington Beach
www.modernimage.net

So we come up with a basic rendering for how the car will look (meet Teo at MI)

Then I work with Max to design the embedded image file that we'll use for the red areas of the car. You can't tell from here, but embedded in the red are outlines of the front brake caliper and pads, the turbos and the rear caliper and pads

Max printing out a sample of the embedded image file - if you look at the hi-res version, you make see them
http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/sho.../size/big/cat/

defcon1racing · 05-07-2008, 04:30 PM

Very cool. Again, can't wait to see the real thing.

Do you know if there will be BMWCCA races at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI this season? If so, will you be there?

BTW, why does poor Teo @ MI have to do his work on an old 17" CRT display? Surely MI can afford an upgrade for him...

scottn2retro · 05-07-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by defcon1racing

BTW, why does poor Teo @ MI have to do his work on an old 17" CRT display? Surely MI can afford an upgrade for him...

I wouldn't assume that :biggrin:

Check the BMW CR schedule, but if we go to any races back there, it will be the O'fest races at Watkins Glen. I don't see any for Gingerman:

http://www.bmwccaclubracing.com/events/events.aspx

larryn · 05-07-2008, 07:24 PM

Sweeeeet!! I'm chairing the Ofest Autox events at WGI, and am running my 135i on the track on Wednesday. Hope you can make it. I am lining up my brewski pahtnahs (as we say in Bawstun) for each day. Hope I meet up with you for a cold one or nineteen. :wink:

The graphics look fantastic.

m330 · 05-07-2008, 08:06 PM

very cool man!

your e46 m3 build up was amazing... cant wait to see what you guys do with this ONE! :thumbup:

scottn2retro · 05-08-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by and1

very cool man!

your e46 m3 build up was amazing... cant wait to see what you guys do with this ONE! :thumbup:

We hope to do a great job with it. As usual, we'll be running the Nitto NT01 D.O.T. R-Comp tires

mrgoochio · 05-08-2008, 01:47 AM

How did I miss this thread..

scottn2retro · 05-08-2008, 11:51 PM

Meanwhile, work is going on at Impact Engineering

What the OEM door panel looks like

But you gotta make room for some NASCAR type bars, so the door handle and armrest need to come off

Beautiful new back seat

, , , gone :smile:

What the seat may look like in there

The Jaffster shift knob test fit

Getting more ready for the cage install

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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Pipes look great! I'm very surprised to see true dual with no X pipe or 2ndary cats installed. Question for you. Once you lower the car, how close are those pipes to the ground? They look like they run completely under the diff. When's the planned first test event?
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northpole Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: e39 540i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thailand iTrader: (0)	wonder how this thing sounds.. note/ looks like the resonator section pipes are touching the body... isn't it??
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Ivor Private 8 Rep 78 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Nice Project ! And Hi Megan :wink:
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	W00t!! Really nice to see the first race prepped (or soon to be) 1er with 1Addicts.com decals! By the way.. Holy Moly! Megan Abrigo is an incredible hottie.
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scottn2retro Major 496 Rep 1,342 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca. iTrader: (2)	Well, Bimmerfest was fun, but it's back to work. Our cage builder, Dave Stohlman at Impact Engineering picked the car up from me at the end of the show. http://www.impact-engineering.com/ One of the notable projects they've done was the build up of the BMW Diesels that race in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill A couple of the things that will be going into the car: Jaffster racing shift knob from TC Designs: www.tcdesignfab.com Safety Equipment from Sparco (Harnesses, fire system, seat). Here's the Pro ADV seat that they have out these days: www.sparcousa.com __________________ 2015 M4 BMW Club Racer SCTS Racing https://www.facebook.com/sctsraceteam/
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Very nice seats, Scott. My friend, and BMW Club Racer, has the same ones. Can't wait to see what else you guys have in store.
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Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	How did i miss this thread. Looks like the car is coming along. Are you guys keeping the stock wheels? __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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stefan Brigadier General 2348 Rep 4,253 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the frequent updates! Really looking forward to this project!! __________________ ///M Power
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scottn2retro Major 496 Rep 1,342 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca. iTrader: (2)	I think we may have caught a lucky break - here's the story: I didn't order this car - this car had been ordered by someone else early in Crevier's 1 series request list that decided to buy some other car instead. So when I was trying to get a production number to order a car, Judy Ray found this car on the way with no name on it. So we took it! A 135i with nothing but sport package - pretty much just fell into our laps. Well, when the news came out about the v81 software, I groaned, but I checked with the service department and our build date is listed as Feb/08. So it looks like jumping on this car may have been a great decision. __________________ 2015 M4 BMW Club Racer SCTS Racing https://www.facebook.com/sctsraceteam/
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defcon1racing grebo guru 3 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Hey Scott, Shane (defcon1racing) here. I'm pretty sure we've "met" before over at RoadFly (E46 M3 board). Anyways, this is a very cool project and I really like the race livery shown in your new sig. Looking forward to seeing the "real" thing. Best wishes this season. __________________ Shane \| def.con.one Racing
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defcon1racing grebo guru 3 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Very cool. Again, can't wait to see the real thing. Do you know if there will be BMWCCA races at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI this season? If so, will you be there? BTW, why does poor Teo @ MI have to do his work on an old 17" CRT display? Surely MI can afford an upgrade for him... __________________ Shane \| def.con.one Racing
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Sweeeeet!! I'm chairing the Ofest Autox events at WGI, and am running my 135i on the track on Wednesday. Hope you can make it. I am lining up my brewski pahtnahs (as we say in Bawstun) for each day. Hope I meet up with you for a cold one or nineteen. :wink: The graphics look fantastic.
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m330 e46fanatic resident 4 Rep 118 Posts Drives: e46 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: c.Hills/Riversizzle iTrader: (0)	very cool man! your e46 m3 build up was amazing... cant wait to see what you guys do with this ONE! :thumbup:
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05-08-2008, 01:47 AM	#43
mrgoochio 135i Coupe Owner! 44 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	How did I miss this thread.. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Jet Black Sport Pkg. P1 Lemon Boston Leather High Gloss Black Trim Comfort Access System
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scottn2retro Major 496 Rep 1,342 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca. iTrader: (2)	Meanwhile, work is going on at Impact Engineering What the OEM door panel looks like But you gotta make room for some NASCAR type bars, so the door handle and armrest need to come off Beautiful new back seat , , , gone :smile: What the seat may look like in there The Jaffster shift knob test fit Getting more ready for the cage install __________________ 2015 M4 BMW Club Racer SCTS Racing https://www.facebook.com/sctsraceteam/
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