WORLD RECORD: Manual BMW 135i runs 10.3 @ 134mph!

[suspenceful]

I haven't been as active on the forums lately... YouTube and Instagram are where I post most of my content now. If you aren't already subscribed/following there, you're missing out

That being said, I have exciting news I want to share! I took the car to the drag strip after doing a ton of modifications (listed below). My previous best was 10.90 @ 136mph with full interior, stock diff, stock axles and radial tires. I did a bunch of weight reduction, upgraded my diff, axles, suspension and tires and went back to the strip. Results below:

1st pass (20psi): 11.29 @ 128mph with a 1.94 60ft
2nd pass (25psi): 10.53 @ 137mph with a 1.73 60ft
3rd pass (28psi): 10.36 @ 134mph with a 1.59 60ft



The old record for a manual N54/N55 with stock BMW chassis was 10.70 @ 135mph, but I'm now the fastest after beating it by almost half a second! Yes, Ghassan Automotive went 9.6 but they have a custom back-halfed drag chassis. I think I can run 9's as the car was misfiring during my 10.36 pass.

The car has made 752whp and 691wtq at 30psi. Being at ~28psi with a misfire, I'd guess it was making ~700whp on this pass. Log below.

Full modification list here: https://my1series.com/modifications/

Log: https://datazap.me/u/suspenceful/103...25-26-27-28-29

Watch the video!

PERFORMANCE
- Doc Race 6266 single turbo kit: https://bit.ly/302yZjz
- Doc Race intake manifold & PI kit: https://bit.ly/2PO3CEI
- Doc Race 3" charge pipe: https://bit.ly/2VjciZQ
- TiAL Q blow off valve: https://amzn.to/2HdILpt
- VRSF 7.5" Race intercooler: https://bit.ly/2vLjvm8
- PR ignition kit: https://bit.ly/2KcIM02
- PR Stage 3 fuel pump: https://bit.ly/2XFAXI1
- PR upgraded fuel feed line: https://bit.ly/3elYSlP
- NGK 97506 spark plugs @ 0.022": https://bit.ly/2TvoDVQ

DRIVETRAIN
- MFactory 3.08 LSD: https://bit.ly/2ZqtxK9
- DSS 1000HP axles: https://bit.ly/2Zv5be7
- BMS differential brace: https://bit.ly/329Kara
- Powerflex differential bushings: https://bit.ly/3coGOFG & https://bit.ly/2RJ5aC8
- Redline 75W90 differential fluid (2 qts): https://amzn.to/2J6pPt7

SUSPENSION
- Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs: https://bit.ly/2HFyfqm
- Competition Engineering adjustable drag shocks: https://ebay.to/2GYm3Tu
- M3/1M front & rear control arm kit: https://bit.ly/2yomLbC
- BimmerWorld M3/1M front control arm bearing upgrade: https://bit.ly/2NM5A9Z
- BimmerWorld solid rear subframe mounts: https://bit.ly/2Hr9TmL
- BimmerWorld adjustable rear toe arms: https://bit.ly/30L18fi
- BimmerWorld rear camber arm bearing kit: https://bit.ly/325UbFJ
- ECS Tuning performance rear trailing arms: https://bit.ly/30B5PYO
- BimmerWorld rear trailing arm bearings: https://bit.ly/2L057z3

TUNING
- JB4 tuner: https://bit.ly/2t8Hevi
- JB4 Bluetooth connect kit: https://bit.ly/2DXGOOH
- JB4 port injection controller: https://bit.ly/3eurBEO
- Free JB4+MHD flashes: https://bit.ly/2V79udi
- MHD flashing cable: https://amzn.to/3cqNpPQ
- OTG USB adapter: https://amzn.to/2qKvc9R

TRANSMISSION (MANUAL)
- XClutch ceramic twin disc clutch: https://bit.ly/2VwCoWI
- RTD chassis-mounted shifter: https://bit.ly/2vIKzm3
- Poly transmission mounts: https://bit.ly/3bgkKNs
- Upgraded clutch delay valve: https://bit.ly/2LudXYd
- BMS clutch pedal stop: https://bit.ly/3eoeBRr
- Royal Purple trans fluid (2 qts): https://amzn.to/2VqSLqF

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES
- Racestar 92 Drag Star front (17x4.5"): https://ebay.to/37mCeGI
- Racestar 92 Drag Star rear (15x10"): https://ebay.to/3dV4BhM
- MT ET Fronts 26x4x17" tires: https://ebay.to/3hmqQiA
- MT ET Drag 26x10x15 tires: https://ebay.to/2XRMrI4
- Rear calipers for 15" wheels: https://bit.ly/2LaHD9g & https://bit.ly/2Zg24eG
- Rear rotors and pads: https://ebay.to/2GTkPt1
- 3 series rear hub (x2) (E82 only): https://bit.ly/2MGxLqP
- Rear wheel bearing kit (x2) (E82 only): https://bit.ly/341a41W
- Hubcentric rings for Racestar wheels: https://ebay.to/36X8azC
- Wheel stud conversion kit: https://bit.ly/2zPJ7mW

EXTERIOR
- 1M-style front bumper: https://bit.ly/2z6nzT6
- Seibon M3-style carbon fiber hood: https://bit.ly/2VMCedZ
- Seibon CSL-style carbon fiber trunk: https://bit.ly/2z7c1ir
- Rieger rear diffuser: https://ebay.to/2RGQiEz
- BMW Blackline taillights: https://bit.ly/2y1dhCO
- Sideskirt splitters: https://bit.ly/2vGdAyW
- Smoked LED side markers: https://amzn.to/2Lw5h3l
- LUX H8 180 LED angel eyes: https://amzn.to/3ckTPAf
- Gloss black front grilles: https://bit.ly/2VlvRk9
- Black BMW roundel overlay kit: https://bit.ly/2sZHpsv
- BMW ///M license plate frame: https://bit.ly/3cstK1Z
- LED license plate lights: https://amzn.to/2Hainkd

INTERIOR
- Corbeau FX1 Pro seats: https://bit.ly/2VdAP0R
- VAC Motorsports roll bar: https://bit.ly/2XI7flx
- NRW carbon fiber/alcantara steering wheel: https://bit.ly/2yYmGf9
- NRW carbon fiber sunroof delete: https://bit.ly/3cpFEde
- Project Carbon door cards: https://bit.ly/34L8lyv
- BMW Performance shift boot: https://bit.ly/2J5idLJ
- LED interior kit: https://bit.ly/2JsL79c
- Deka 17lb battery: https://amzn.to/2HtYYJ3
- Macht Schnell battery enclosure: https://bit.ly/2ygNkQi

ACCESSORIES
- BMS PCV: https://bit.ly/34HjnVv
- BMS oil catch can: https://bit.ly/2HTxsaJ
- Billet oil filter cap: https://bit.ly/2nDj1KW
- 3.5 bar TMAP sensor: https://bit.ly/3ckVJAT
- 3.5 bar adapter harness: https://bit.ly/34EM2dM
- BMS cowl filters: https://bit.ly/2l4082g

[N54Yankee]

Been watching your vids for about two years now and it’s great seeing that little 1 eat some pretty big dogs in the hot car world. The 135 is pretty much a sleeper as is but you took it off the charts. You really built a rocket. Bravo Zulu

[tracer bullet]

Very nice. Subscribed to videos. Good luck getting 9's!

[houtan]

Congrats. Car is flying!

Did you fo a video on the rear camber bearing install into the subframe?

[suspenceful]

Originally Posted by N54Yankee

Been watching your vids for about two years now and it’s great seeing that little 1 eat some pretty big dogs in the hot car world. The 135 is pretty much a sleeper as is but you took it off the charts. You really built a rocket. Bravo Zulu

Haha, thanks! I appreciate you watching and following along. Car has come a long way in the past 6 years

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Very nice. Subscribed to videos. Good luck getting 9's!

Thank you! Glad to have you on board. 9's coming soon!

Originally Posted by houtan

Congrats. Car is flying!

Did you fo a video on the rear camber bearing install into the subframe?

Thanks! I did a comprehensive video on all of the suspension modifications and I touched on it in here:

[nottatroll]

There's a 9 second pass in there with a smidge better on that 60'.

Straight cut gears next?

[houtan]

Originally Posted by suspenceful

Thanks! I did a comprehensive video on all of the suspension modifications and I touched on it in here:

Very cool. I have thought about the bimmerworld rear camber bearing for a long time. Only part that I was unsure about was the tack weld to hold the sleeve in. Awesome you got that in your video.

One thing I noticed in your video is the shorter rear M3 arms look to be installed backwards in your video. Is that how you left them? They should concave downward. See post 7 here for a picture.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230973

[suspenceful]

Originally Posted by nottatroll

There's a 9 second pass in there with a smidge better on that 60'.

Straight cut gears next?

I think so too. And no, I don't see myself ever changing up the stock 6-speed manual trans.

Originally Posted by houtan

Very cool. I have thought about the bimmerworld rear camber bearing for a long time. Only part that I was unsure about was the tack weld to hold the sleeve in. Awesome you got that in your video.

One thing I noticed in your video is the shorter rear M3 arms look to be installed backwards in your video. Is that how you left them? They should concave downward. See post 7 here for a picture.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230973

All of the suspension work was a very nice difference for sure.

Yes, the arm was in upside down. It was brought to my attention right after that video by a few people, lol. It's still upside down but I'll be flipping it around whenever I get a chance.

[mike@x-ph.com]

[///Makis]

Originally Posted by suspenceful

I think so too. And no, I don't see myself ever changing up the stock 6-speed manual trans.

All of the suspension work was a very nice difference for sure.

Yes, the arm was in upside down. It was brought to my attention right after that video by a few people, lol. It's still upside down but I'll be flipping it around whenever I get a chance.

Hello,

Congrats on the 10.36 and new record.

What kind of headlights are those?


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