N54 DCT WR DYNO with SSP CLUTCH PACK
Hey guys, Just wanted to share my story about my DCT build and my WR Dyno. This is not intended to start a tuning war or to make anyone look stupid *cough*cough* 135 pages of garbage. For starters I...
View ArticleGetting totally fcuked off with the 335i
Ok changed about everything boost side [other than the turbos] changed all the vac side [ yup Terry i checked the vac system as you recommended] and still getting 30FF. Car is no fun anymore, was more...
View ArticleRadiant heat in the engine bay with larger turbo kits
Hey guys, When I was picking up the 135i from LT BMW last week I noticed a single turbo car in for repair. Apparently some parts under the hood had melted due to radiant heat from the turbo kit itself....
View ArticleVargas Stage 1 BETA - Early Dynos
Hey guys, here are some dynos from Vargas Stage 1 turbos as installed on my car. Details on these turbos can be provided by Tony. The reason it took this long to get these to you guys is primarily to...
View ArticleVTT New Website is Live
Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know we have done a redesign of our performance section of our website and would love for you to check it out and give us your feedback. There are still a few small...
View ArticleSudden Drivetrain Hum at the Track - Broken Component?
Setup - FBO E92, 6MT, NT05R DRs, and wavetrac LSD Did a good 10 runs or so at the 1/4 track, one of which had a hard pop during launch. I got ittermittant wheel hop on a run, but nothing bad. On the...
View ArticleHelmholtz Resonator (1/4 length resonator)
Looked into this on my break today, seems that it could help those with drone. I made a quick matlab function to solve this for you. For instance if you are experiencing drone at 2500 rpm's, and the...
View ArticleMotul 75w140 for quaife ?
During my Quaife install, my installer used motul 75w140. The diff is dead silent, no whine, no clunk, perfect backlash. Here's my current concern: 1. motul 75w140 is not exactly OEM viscosity, i think...
View ArticleUpdated Numbers Coming
Good Evening, Tomorrow Garth @undercover @undercoverangie will be dyno testing my car. Some of you are aware that my car put down 469/491 (e85/no meth) last time it was on the dyno but with terrible...
View ArticleDME Code 2C9E after clutch install
Hi. I had my clutch and flywheel replaced (Spec Stage 2+ with OEM Dual Mass Flywheel), and I notice that now I get a regular 2C9E DME code. A bolt was corroded on one of the downpipes and had to be...
View ArticleAnyone contact Doc Race about their Manifolds?
Since HPF is unfortunately dead maybe doc race will sell their twin scoll mani to us now :?
View ArticleHave an idea for the 6AT maybe it will work
I think it's possible to fit zf 6hp26 transmission instead of 6hp21 and flash the TCU the 6hp26 is in 335d. 6hp26 can handle more power and there's 1000hp build kit for it what do u think? Alpina did...
View ArticleFailed RB wastegate arm/pin
Failed RB wastegate arm/pin Was driving today and noticed the car was not boosting normal...got home found a bov Vaccum line had a hole in it along with a sever rattling...I investgated farther and was...
View ArticleN54 problems yesterday... in a ragetoon
This is how yesterday was for me: Attached Images
View ArticleLoud clunk and wiggle?
So lately while driving around I hear a light random clank when coming out of gears or going into gears (not the typical bmw clunk when shifts, more of like the sound of something being lose and...
View Articleline lock kit
Has anyone here installed one? I went to the track last night and was pleasantly surprised. Now I need more. I was thinking about going to summit and ordering one, though I'm sure being a BMW I'm going...
View ArticleVargas Stage 1 BETA - Early Dynos
Hey guys, here are some dynos from Vargas Stage 1 turbos as installed on my car. Details on these turbos can be provided by Tony. The reason it took this long to get these to you guys is primarily to...
View ArticleSudden Drivetrain Hum at the Track - Broken Component?
Setup - FBO E92, 6MT, NT05R DRs, and wavetrac LSD Did a good 10 runs or so at the 1/4 track, one of which had a hard pop during launch. I got ittermittant wheel hop on a run, but nothing bad. On the...
View ArticleHelmholtz Resonator (1/4 length resonator)
Looked into this on my break today, seems that it could help those with drone. I made a quick matlab function to solve this for you. For instance if you are experiencing drone at 2500 rpm's, and the...
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