Redline Time Attack Round 2: Berk Technology

BerkTechnology · 06-02-2009, 06:32 AM

Berk Technology we just ran one of the most successful race weekends you could ask for! Since this was going to be the last Redline Time Attack on the west coast until September we decided to bring out the full arsenal of the Berk cars. One last hurrah!!

We brought out 3 of our marquee platforms, BMW 135i, Honda S2000, & Toyota MR2 Turbo, all packed with go fast bits from Berk Technology and the driving talent of of the Berk team. 3 cars, 3 top 5 finishes with a 1st place street class RWD win!

These cars are prepped with just a few well placed mods that any weekend warrior can purchase off the shelf and install in their own garage (for the most part!). Just add some driver skill!

For those of you who are not familiar with the Redline Time Attack racing circuit it is the premier road racing circuit in North America. The series brings the fastest tuning shops in the world in head to head competition to see who can lay down the fastest lap times. If you think you are fast, this is the place to test yourself and machine. We even have a Formula team with a multi million dollar a year budget stepping into the series this year to prove their worth.

On to the results!

1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo - Driver: Jeremy Croiset - 1:32.399
1st Place Street RWD

First time out in this car and zero aero mods! Suspension mods are limited to KW V3 coilovers and ST sway bars. The rest of it happens with the Berk Technology GT3076R turbo kit, built stroker motor, Berk custom trunk mount intercooler, & custom Berk single exhaust w/ cat (to meet the rules of Time Attack)

Next is the car that should make us all proud owners, the Berk Technology 135i!

2008 BMW 135i - Driver: Jeff Tyler - 1:34.241
5th Place - Street RWD

Mods:
Berk Technology 3" downpipes
Berk Technology Exhaust system
KW Variant 3 coilovers w/ Vorshlag Camber Plates
Enkei NT03
Dunlop Direzza Star Specs
V Fiber Front air dam & side skirts
HP Autowerks LSD & Final Drive
Burger JB3
Code3 FMIC

The only benchmark for performance against another BMW at this event was a turbocharged widebody E46 M3 that ran in the modified class using sticky R-Comp tires. They were running 1:38.438 vs our 1:34.241, a huge difference especially when you consider that we are still running street tires vs. race tires! Last year another 135i ran at this track for the SuperLap Battle with a 1:37.283. So do I think we did well? Hell yes! :thumbup:

Next we have:

2004 Honda S2000 - Driver: Charles Ng - 1:33.850
4th Place Street RWD

Power Mods:
Berk Technology HPC coated header
Berk Technology 70mm exhaust w/ muffler delete
Berk Technology 70mm HFC
Spoon air scoop

Suspension/Aero/Tires:
Dunlop Direzza Star Spec 255/40/17
Enkei RPF1
KW Variant 3 Coilovers
FX Motorsports Development Springs
APR Front Splitter
Voltex Wing
Carbonetic LSD

This is a true daily driver that sees LA traffic, errant shopping carts, pot holes, and speed bumps on a daily basis! Shrink the wing by 2" and the car is 100% legal for the stock class. Even though we were bested by the Evasive & DSport S2000, Charles drove the Berk S2000 just about as fast as it could have gone with the limited mods.

Changing the tires on Saturday's practice. A fresh set of Dunlop Star Specs were run for race day.

Final Results for the street RWD class:

1st Place - Berk Technology - Toyota MR2 Turbo - Jeremy Croiset
2nd Place - Evasive - Honda S2000 - Rob Walker
3rd Place - DSport - Honda S2000 - Robert Choo
4th Place - Berk Technology - Honda S2000 - Charles Ng
5th Place - Berk Technology - BMW 135i - Jeff Tyler

More pics from the event:

FX Motorsports Development NSX driven by Billy set a new track record. 1:18.555! These guys are getting faster and faster!
1st Place Unlimited

The C-West S2000 was fast as always. It takes me about 30 minutes to change the oil on a car start to finish. I've seen these guys change the head gasket in that time.
2nd Place Unlimited

Fontana Nissan looks to be working the bugs out of their V8 powered 350Z. They definitely get the award for the cleanest and nicest hauler setup ever. They even have flower pots set up in their eating area. These guys look to have the same budgets as the World Challenge challenge teams.

A Berk Technology sponsored 370Z from DoubleDown Motorsports. This is a near stock car that easily fits into the stock class rules. Stock header, stock exhaust, stock seats, stock diff, etc. not even race pads! Their only engine mods are Berk HFC's, JWT Intake! Suspension mods by BC Racing & SPL parts. Even with a stock class car running in street class they ran a quick 1:37.286.

There was one other 135i at the event but they were not running the car in the race. Hopefully we'll see more 135i/335i BMW's in competition at future events. The more we race these cars, the more parts are developed, the better we understand the chassis, & the faster our cars get!

A quick thank you to our sponsors!

Berk Technology (www.berktechnology.com)
The premier exhaust manufacturer for the 135i/335i platforms

Dunlop Tires (www.Dunloptires.com)
These tires can handle the HP and weight of our cars with ease.

KW Suspensions (www.kw-suspension.com)
All hail the almighty Variant 3 coilover!

HP Autowerks (www.Hpautowerks.com)
For supplying us with the LSD and shortened final drive as well as a bunch of other odds and ends!

V-Fiber (www.Vfiber.com)
For the custom made front air dam and side skirts. Even though our front air dam is a foam prototype it is in one piece!

Enkei Wheels (www.enkei.com)
Thank you for the super light NT03 wheels!

Code3 Performance (www.code3performance.com)
FMIC kit

We'll see you guys next time!

Eyeman · 06-02-2009, 10:01 AM

Great stuff, thanks for the update! Sounds like it must be a tight race course.

BerkTechnology · 06-02-2009, 01:54 PM

We love that track only down side is it was blazing hot

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Originally Posted by Eyeman

Great stuff, thanks for the update! Sounds like it must be a tight race course.

J Tyler · 06-02-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyeman

Great stuff, thanks for the update! Sounds like it must be a tight race course.

Haha, its actually the fastest track in the country. Average speed in our car is about 100mph.

Berk, when will we see the video???

BerkTechnology · 06-03-2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyeman

Great stuff, thanks for the update! Sounds like it must be a tight race course.

The course is actually pretty big and very high speed. This shot puts it into better perspective. This is only 1/8 of the track you see in this photo.

Here's an aerial shot. It's the big one we're racing on!

There was only one other BMW at the event. This sick looking 600HP+ widebody E46 M3. They were running in a class that allows for R-Comp tires and more mods but we still ran over 4 seconds faster than them! Can Jeff drive the Berk 135i fast or what!

This gives a new meaning to driving the wheels off the car!

m3bs · 06-04-2009, 04:03 PM

What JB3 map are you guys running on the 135? Custom? Are you allowed to run race gas or fuel additives?

I'm getting ready to take mine out for the first time since adding the JB3.

BerkTechnology · 06-04-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3bs

What JB3 map are you guys running on the 135? Custom? Are you allowed to run race gas or fuel additives?

I'm getting ready to take mine out for the first time since adding the JB3.

We run the car on the low boost map, the same map that thousands of you are running out there. This track would have shaved some time if we used map7 but we'd rather be extra cautious out there. The JB3 maps are very safe and we haven't had a single overheating issue or limp home issue to date. We run regular 100 octane unleaded that you can get at some 76 stations. The gas isn't absolutely necessary but we run the higher octane fuel for the extra margin of safety. Leaded fuel is illegal for our class.

The Berk 135i is a car that anybody can build with off the shelf parts. No custom tune, no custom widebody, no custom wheels, etc. We're running the same exact downpipes, midpipes, and rear section exhaust that you guys run on the street.

SpeedballTrix · 06-04-2009, 05:41 PM

Ballin, as usual

Man, everytime I see your deuce it makes me wish I had built that V6TT project. Would've cost me less than half the entire cost of my 135 =P
Maybe Ill build a two for racing and keep my 135 stock for the street =P

I notice that class lets you run a custom turbo kit in your MR2.
Does that mean you could do the same in your 135i?
I would bet dollars to pesos that if you bolted up that ASR kit you would go ALOT faster.

Im surprised that M3 doesn't run much better.
It looks absolutely evil. Practically sitting on the ground with TONS of rubber and over 600 horse?!
They must have issues getting the power to the ground or something because that car should be beasting.

Good show, guys.
Keep it up!

Oh... and yeah let's have that video!

BerkTechnology · 06-04-2009, 10:10 PM

They allow 1 major upgrade in the street class. If the car is already turbocharged from the factory then a turbo swap isn't considered an upgrade. The same would apply to the 135i..... if we had the extra $10K for the ASR turbo kit.

V6 MR2 w/ the TRD supercharger = FAST & Toyota Corolla reliability!

J Tyler · 06-05-2009, 01:54 PM

http://vimeo.com/4958644

Video is up!

Check out T9 on the first lap... Yikes!

Overall the 2nd lap was a little bit quicker. Enjoy!

aisthetes · 06-07-2009, 01:23 PM

Nice video, Jeff. Great job representing the 1 series!

The car still looks like quite a handful - lots of steering input to keep it on track. It appears it's nothing you can't handle, though.

scorcherjf · 06-07-2009, 02:00 PM

What brake pads do you guys use?

J Tyler · 06-08-2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aisthetes

Nice video, Jeff. Great job representing the 1 series!

The car still looks like quite a handful - lots of steering input to keep it on track. It appears it's nothing you can't handle, though.

Thanks but it is a very easy car to drive. It's happy at a wide range a slip angles, fun stuff!

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorcherjf

What brake pads do you guys use?

Hawk HT-10 pads with racing fluid.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 06-08-2009, 01:29 PM

Great pics of the event. Who drove which car?

BerkTechnology · 06-09-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paintpro21

Great pics of the event. Who drove which car?

JTyler.

06-02-2009, 06:32 AM	#1
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Redline Time Attack Round 2: Berk Technology Berk Technology we just ran one of the most successful race weekends you could ask for! Since this was going to be the last Redline Time Attack on the west coast until September we decided to bring out the full arsenal of the Berk cars. One last hurrah!! We brought out 3 of our marquee platforms, BMW 135i, Honda S2000, & Toyota MR2 Turbo, all packed with go fast bits from Berk Technology and the driving talent of of the Berk team. 3 cars, 3 top 5 finishes with a 1st place street class RWD win! These cars are prepped with just a few well placed mods that any weekend warrior can purchase off the shelf and install in their own garage (for the most part!). Just add some driver skill! For those of you who are not familiar with the Redline Time Attack racing circuit it is the premier road racing circuit in North America. The series brings the fastest tuning shops in the world in head to head competition to see who can lay down the fastest lap times. If you think you are fast, this is the place to test yourself and machine. We even have a Formula team with a multi million dollar a year budget stepping into the series this year to prove their worth. On to the results! 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo - Driver: Jeremy Croiset - 1:32.399 1st Place Street RWD First time out in this car and zero aero mods! Suspension mods are limited to KW V3 coilovers and ST sway bars. The rest of it happens with the Berk Technology GT3076R turbo kit, built stroker motor, Berk custom trunk mount intercooler, & custom Berk single exhaust w/ cat (to meet the rules of Time Attack) Next is the car that should make us all proud owners, the Berk Technology 135i! 2008 BMW 135i - Driver: Jeff Tyler - 1:34.241 5th Place - Street RWD Mods: Berk Technology 3" downpipes Berk Technology Exhaust system KW Variant 3 coilovers w/ Vorshlag Camber Plates Enkei NT03 Dunlop Direzza Star Specs V Fiber Front air dam & side skirts HP Autowerks LSD & Final Drive Burger JB3 Code3 FMIC The only benchmark for performance against another BMW at this event was a turbocharged widebody E46 M3 that ran in the modified class using sticky R-Comp tires. They were running 1:38.438 vs our 1:34.241, a huge difference especially when you consider that we are still running street tires vs. race tires! Last year another 135i ran at this track for the SuperLap Battle with a 1:37.283. So do I think we did well? Hell yes! :thumbup: Next we have: 2004 Honda S2000 - Driver: Charles Ng - 1:33.850 4th Place Street RWD Power Mods: Berk Technology HPC coated header Berk Technology 70mm exhaust w/ muffler delete Berk Technology 70mm HFC Spoon air scoop Suspension/Aero/Tires: Dunlop Direzza Star Spec 255/40/17 Enkei RPF1 KW Variant 3 Coilovers FX Motorsports Development Springs APR Front Splitter Voltex Wing Carbonetic LSD This is a true daily driver that sees LA traffic, errant shopping carts, pot holes, and speed bumps on a daily basis! Shrink the wing by 2" and the car is 100% legal for the stock class. Even though we were bested by the Evasive & DSport S2000, Charles drove the Berk S2000 just about as fast as it could have gone with the limited mods. Changing the tires on Saturday's practice. A fresh set of Dunlop Star Specs were run for race day. Final Results for the street RWD class: 1st Place - Berk Technology - Toyota MR2 Turbo - Jeremy Croiset 2nd Place - Evasive - Honda S2000 - Rob Walker 3rd Place - DSport - Honda S2000 - Robert Choo 4th Place - Berk Technology - Honda S2000 - Charles Ng 5th Place - Berk Technology - BMW 135i - Jeff Tyler More pics from the event: FX Motorsports Development NSX driven by Billy set a new track record. 1:18.555! These guys are getting faster and faster! 1st Place Unlimited The C-West S2000 was fast as always. It takes me about 30 minutes to change the oil on a car start to finish. I've seen these guys change the head gasket in that time. 2nd Place Unlimited Fontana Nissan looks to be working the bugs out of their V8 powered 350Z. They definitely get the award for the cleanest and nicest hauler setup ever. They even have flower pots set up in their eating area. These guys look to have the same budgets as the World Challenge challenge teams. A Berk Technology sponsored 370Z from DoubleDown Motorsports. This is a near stock car that easily fits into the stock class rules. Stock header, stock exhaust, stock seats, stock diff, etc. not even race pads! Their only engine mods are Berk HFC's, JWT Intake! Suspension mods by BC Racing & SPL parts. Even with a stock class car running in street class they ran a quick 1:37.286. There was one other 135i at the event but they were not running the car in the race. Hopefully we'll see more 135i/335i BMW's in competition at future events. The more we race these cars, the more parts are developed, the better we understand the chassis, & the faster our cars get! A quick thank you to our sponsors! Berk Technology (www.berktechnology.com) The premier exhaust manufacturer for the 135i/335i platforms Dunlop Tires (www.Dunloptires.com) These tires can handle the HP and weight of our cars with ease. KW Suspensions (www.kw-suspension.com) All hail the almighty Variant 3 coilover! HP Autowerks (www.Hpautowerks.com) For supplying us with the LSD and shortened final drive as well as a bunch of other odds and ends! V-Fiber (www.Vfiber.com) For the custom made front air dam and side skirts. Even though our front air dam is a foam prototype it is in one piece! Enkei Wheels (www.enkei.com) Thank you for the super light NT03 wheels! Code3 Performance (www.code3performance.com) FMIC kit We'll see you guys next time! Last edited by BerkTechnology; 06-25-2009 at 02:56 PM..
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SpeedballTrix Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT SBM/CBL; 2022 X5 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Ballin, as usual Man, everytime I see your deuce it makes me wish I had built that V6TT project. Would've cost me less than half the entire cost of my 135 =P Maybe Ill build a two for racing and keep my 135 stock for the street =P I notice that class lets you run a custom turbo kit in your MR2. Does that mean you could do the same in your 135i? I would bet dollars to pesos that if you bolted up that ASR kit you would go ALOT faster. Im surprised that M3 doesn't run much better. It looks absolutely evil. Practically sitting on the ground with TONS of rubber and over 600 horse?! They must have issues getting the power to the ground or something because that car should be beasting. Good show, guys. Keep it up! Oh... and yeah let's have that video!
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BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	They allow 1 major upgrade in the street class. If the car is already turbocharged from the factory then a turbo swap isn't considered an upgrade. The same would apply to the 135i..... if we had the extra $10K for the ASR turbo kit. V6 MR2 w/ the TRD supercharger = FAST & Toyota Corolla reliability!
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J Tyler My ride: bimmergirl84 22 Rep 302 Posts Drives: For free. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SloCal iTrader: (0)	http://vimeo.com/4958644 Video is up! Check out T9 on the first lap... Yikes! Overall the 2nd lap was a little bit quicker. Enjoy! __________________ HP Autowerks 335i - 1st Place @ RTA Las Vegas 2010 HP Autowerks 335i @ Buttonwillow HP Autowerks 335i @ Laguna Seca IS-F @ Chuckwalla Valley Raceway ________135i Fun
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aisthetes First Lieutenant 13 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Competition Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Nice video, Jeff. Great job representing the 1 series! The car still looks like quite a handful - lots of steering input to keep it on track. It appears it's nothing you can't handle, though.
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