Project 135i Autocross/Street Sleeper: A Comprehensive Journal

aisthetes · 01-22-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

Great article! Please keep us updated, especially if a LSD is in your future.

One thing that really went CLANG! for me is that when I learned English in the previous century, the past tense of "to grind" was "ground", not the horrible sounding "grinded." Fingernails on chalk board, anyone?

Anticipating some great updates, especially how that severe front camber works on the street tires. Others have mentioned is wears the inside pretty badly.

Fair enough. In that vein, allow me to don my editor's cap in turn.

1) Commas belong inside of quotation marks - see your "ground", above vs. "ground,."
2) "Chalkboard" is one word.
3) Your sentence "Others have mentioned is wears" should be replaced with "it wears."

Back on topic, I've been running -2.5 degrees camber on the street and track for the last six months, and I haven't noticed any adverse tire wear. Toe settings are what really impact tire wear, and I've stayed conservative in that regard for a dual-purpose setup.

cpt97m3 · 01-23-2011, 11:04 PM

Doug,

Great writeup. I can't wait to see how those wheels/tires look on your car.

Chris

aisthetes · 01-26-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cpt97m3

Doug,

Great writeup. I can't wait to see how those wheels/tires look on your car.

Chris

You'll be seeing & driving it on 2/5!

cpt97m3 · 01-27-2011, 08:11 PM

HP Autosport · 01-27-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aisthetes

You'll be seeing & driving it on 2/5!

Where at?

aisthetes · 01-28-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Where at?

Qualcomm Stadium - SD CCA autocross.

HP Autosport · 01-29-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by aisthetes

Qualcomm Stadium - SD CCA autocross.

I will try to be there.

aisthetes · 01-30-2011, 10:08 PM

Awesome! It's a sellout and will have some good competition.

aisthetes · 04-08-2011, 08:44 PM

Back from the dead!

Guam128i · 04-21-2011, 12:45 AM

What a nice article, I started SCCA autocrossing in my 04 STI after much upgrades including a quick ratio steering rack, stiifer springs adjustable camber plates etc. It has been good to me. Now I bought a 04 EVO RS and have been running that stock and it is awesome. About a month ago I purchased an 08 135i and was hoping to get this car capable ready for the next Autocross season and this is a very nice write up and subscribed for future upgrades.

aisthetes · 04-21-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by WE90325

About a month ago I purchased an 08 135i and was hoping to get this car capable ready for the next Autocross season and this is a very nice write up and subscribed for future upgrades.

Glad you enjoyed it! You'll have a great time getting your new 1 on track and exploring its potential.

You're in luck, Volume 2 was posted a few months ago:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=488194

Over the weekend, I posted Volume 3 as well:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=517293

Let me know what you think or if you have any questions.

Doug

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cpt97m3 AutoXer 34 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	Doug, Great writeup. I can't wait to see how those wheels/tires look on your car. Chris __________________ 2009 135i, Alpine White, 6MT, M-Sport, iDrive, iPod/USB, Heated Seats, Premium Sound, BMW Assist
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aisthetes First Lieutenant 13 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Competition Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Awesome! It's a sellout and will have some good competition.
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aisthetes First Lieutenant 13 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Competition Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Back from the dead!
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Guam128i Enlisted Member 3 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 08 328 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	What a nice article, I started SCCA autocrossing in my 04 STI after much upgrades including a quick ratio steering rack, stiifer springs adjustable camber plates etc. It has been good to me. Now I bought a 04 EVO RS and have been running that stock and it is awesome. About a month ago I purchased an 08 135i and was hoping to get this car capable ready for the next Autocross season and this is a very nice write up and subscribed for future upgrades.
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