[Vintage]

Originally Posted by DKM3Power

Going To Pick It Up Now!!!!

awesome - i love following your thread on this cool journey!

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by Vintage

awesome - i love following your thread on this cool journey!

Thank you. I tried to be detailed and keep it movin'

Update: BC a miscommunication with shop I got two new front rims, but it was 1 front 1 rear that was bent...

So the new Fronts are on the Back 19x9.5" ET 22 ! and stocks are on front...

But the old fronts were et 35 and 9" so these are concave like rears and will stick out 20mm, or almost an inch more than the previous once they are on front. Rears are 10" ET 45 Put somehow still were flush and looked good. May do a 15mm spacer in rear...

Wheel is at repair shop...They said may be fixable may not. Ill know Mon. If not Ill probably buy 10.5" ET35

***Installed JB4 and Rev 3 Connect Today more on that tomm...But FUN day Heat wrapped it and tucked it near intake (coolest part of engine bay...Also wrapped harness exposed to high heat in DEI heat shield (see pic)

Enzo Performance will be dyno tuning and fine tuning there BEF JB4 Hybrid next week...I should have meth by then also and the 3" exhaust cutout.

Got my VRSF Charge Pipes in the mail TD. Installing myself tomm. And heat wrapping exhaust...

Also may get H&R Springs installed tomm if I can find a good shop that doesn't rape me or Ill just buy a spring compressor lol.

Now I must decide, VRSF FMIC, or AA, Evolution Raceworks. I returned my Can flap since JB4 does same thing so I have $280 credit at BMS...Smart thing is to put that toward meth or FMIC, since e85 is so avail here as is 93, the FMIC is smarter I think....Also want the short shift kit..I want everything.

Some Pics...

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VRSF Charge Pipe

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OLD Front Wheel 19x9 et 35

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New Front (On rear Tire) 19"x9.5 ET22

[firestarter2]

I don't know your back ground in modding but unless you wires are running near an exhaust heat wrap is over kill and often looks tacky. You can get the braided expanding wire covers and heat shrink the ends for that professional look. Also when in doubt solder wires long term the ez connectors become a failure point.

I think you need a build plan it seems like you just want to do everything which will have you car down more then it's up.

Do you want a track car? Drag car? What's the goal.

A bigger turbo won't be linear. And if it's not efficient where you want to be it may be pointless. Just my thoughts.

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by firestarter2

I don't know your back ground in modding but unless you wires are running near an exhaust heat wrap is over kill and often looks tacky. You can get the braided expanding wire covers and heat shrink the ends for that professional look. Also when in doubt solder wires long term the ez connectors become a failure point.

I think you need a build plan it seems like you just want to do everything which will have you car down more then it's up.

Do you want a track car? Drag car? What's the goal.

A bigger turbo won't be linear. And if it's not efficient where you want to be it may be pointless. Just my thoughts.

My background is almost 16 years of tuning, building, and racing modified cars, head tech at two very reputable shops in Freeport, and Queens ASE Certified Technician.. installed my first engine 2000 Prelude SiR (JDM) into a 91 Accord and btw converted it from auto to 5 spd at 15 waiting to get my r's License
...Majored in theoretical physics, minor engineering...Want some freudian backgroud Parents tought in City College NY, Dad Particle physics, mother General Chemistry...

Im extremely obsessive and have read dozens of books on tuning, bublilding, techniques to get more power, gearing, rebuilding trannys and long blocks

And I talk alot and write long post, and brag...If you stated at the top never mentioned anything about brakes or suspension...All my mods are performance and cosmetic...aka I was an >12 sec car thats looks good doing it...

My prob is not direction of the car, go read my last journal...Had a vision and did it...My prob is shopping..when i dont have car i buy CRAP fort it...soiagreed there

Car was n body shop, had a few good months had to buy parts.They will never end up on the car.

Reading whats ACTUALLY on my car its clear im building it around stock turbo w ability to upgrade later, and yeas a bigger turbo at same boost, air is MUCH colder so at 21psi the DME senses no knock potential and is steady and safe.so 20psi, adv timing, stayin lean to redline will usuaully make a linear powerband...

I drove aroud and road tutned my JB4 all day today that turbo gets red hot after one 1/2 run even at night as well as the FMIC. No one had gotten it it hold over 18-19 steady yet (that I know off, and everyones have mis firing issues at higher engine speeds causing u to shift early and fall back out of youur peak power.

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[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by firestarter2

I don't know your back ground in modding but unless you wires are running near an exhaust heat wrap is over kill and often looks tacky. You can get the braided expanding wire covers and heat shrink the ends for that professional look. Also when in doubt solder wires long term the ez connectors become a failure point.

I think you need a build plan it seems like you just want to do everything which will have you car down more then it's up.

Do you want a track car? Drag car? What's the goal.

A bigger turbo won't be linear. And if it's not efficient where you want to be it may be pointless. Just my thoughts.

And btw, the DEI heat wrap i use, nor the JB4 box are even visable at alll...90+ degrees here, 200+ F under the hood....Do you kno that heat GREATLY increases resistance in electrical components... Not to mention common sense destroys them...Why do you think the computer labs and super computers at MIT and else where are super cooled...Not ust lpngetivity, it noticeably increases processing speed.....

instead of criticism try asking why I did that or find something you liike bc between this journal and my last M3 journal while I had 5 stars and there were useful exchanges, you just posted negative subjective completely off topic posts filled with your opinions and I notice you do to to a lot of members...If thats what makes you happy ,, start a thread called "Why everyone is dumb and Im the not."....There you can teach everyone how its done.

I REEEEALLLY am not trying to be a d*ck but this is 2 years + uve been just critiquing my threads on every little and a few BIG very offensive posts...Please stop...Your Useful criticism is welcome Your post are welcome, but if its constant negative off topic "stuff" , please refrain.

Deal?

[jtfields]

Man that looks so good. Why didn't I order black!?!

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by jtfields

Man that looks so good. Why didn't I order black!?!

Because, you already have black cars - as does 50% of all other drivers in the universe. Yes, the car looks GREAT in BSM, but it will be very near lots of other black cars on the road. Won't be a lot of LBB-like colors out there.

That said, I have also already asked myself that question too.

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Some cool Cars outside Enzo's op s fe days ago:

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Just realized I havent posted in here for a while...

UpdateL This is a big week...My 3" boost actuvated exhaust dump is being installed. The car is getting a set of H&R springs. Im getting all season tires put on and then getting them repaired (2/3 curbrash) after wilter...

Also ordering Sparos, or Recaros and harnesses to be used the summer fall...Once winter hits warming seats will b a must lol...

windows getting tinted.

EWG jb4 wires installed

VRSF I/C piping installed, ordering the actual FMIC tonight or tomm hopefully theyll b installed together...

Last but not least running a combo of a cheap DIY Water sprayer using the wiper fluid resevoir as a source along side cry02 c02 cooler laid over the i/c...

ive done this before with massive success, literally iced up in mid 60*F tenps....

Also ordering a methanol kit this week...Cant decide between BMS, AEM, or snow...Any suggestions???

[WFS]

loving this post, and thanks for taking us on the journey with you.

Black does look lovely!

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by WFS

loving this post, and thanks for taking us on the journey with you.

Black does look lovely!

No problem. Its great to have a cmmunity that shares the love, enthusuasm, and passion for these car...

And stay tuned, ton of stuff coming up, and a lot of new things noones seen that I think many users will want...

Check out my e92 m3 buid if u have a chance...LOL its prob not true but I like to believe I started the white tire lettering on bmws trend...I searched for something like that 2 years ago and put them on my m3 "HANKOOK" and dozens of members asked for the site now every other modded beamer has them...Doubt i really started the trend but who knows...

After all Al gore invented the internet.


LOL But thanks I ust got liquid again and Im gonna be modding at record speeds and I have a tasteful vision for the end result...

[Zombie1]

Take it easy man

[GoSlow2GoFast]

Originally Posted by Zombie1

Take it easy man

Eeeek, say it isn't so...

[BAN_M2C]

:/ sad to see it like that, hope the owner is ok!

[DKX4///M]

Nah Matt, sorry to say the vlaue of the car compared to damage is no where near totalled the car isn't worth 15k like a 5 year old 135i... its bb value is still in the 60s and the damage isnt anywhere near 40k...

...And considering I grew up with you and your family from when you were literally 6-7 years old, thanks for asking if I'm OK

. I Just got out of the Hospital,because a 60 year old woman plowed me at 50+ mph trying to beat a yellow light while I sat at the red light at the end of Bell Ave.....I spun 2 times and had to kick the door to get out.

Totally not cool to post that up and try and try to shame me or something.

Car will be fixed and I will heal, and actually, received my BMS Meth Kit Today along with my VRSF7" FMIC...DEI Cry02 Intercooler C02 Cooler & Water Sprayer and N Xpress 35 wet shot with RPM/WOT Window switch and Illuminated Purge Kit...

Hoosier R7's are ordered, and Dinan N55 Big Turbo is the last thing on my list....

Also had my 3" Boost Activated "Loud valve" installed yesterday which added a solid amount of power and completely eliminated Lag. Ill Throw up a Youtube Vid later....And Here are some Pics.

[BAN_M2C]

Originally Posted by DKM3Power

Nah Matt, sorry to say the vlaue of the car compared to damage is no where near totalled the car isn't worth 15k like a 5 year old 135i... its bb value is still in the 60s and the damage isnt anywhere near 40k...

...And considering I grew up with you and your family from when you were literally 6-7 years old, thanks for asking if I'm OK

. I Just got out of the Hospital,because a 60 year old woman plowed me at 50+ mph trying to beat a yellow light while I sat at the red light at the end of Bell Ave.....I spun 2 times and had to kick the door to get out.

Totally not cool to post that up and try and try to shame me or something.

Car will be fixed and I will heal, and actually, received my BMS Meth Kit Today along with my VRSF7" FMIC...DEI Cry02 Intercooler C02 Cooler & Water Sprayer and N Xpress 35 wet shot with RPM/WOT Window switch and Illuminated Purge Kit...

Hoosier R7's are ordered, and Dinan N55 Big Turbo is the last thing on my list....

Also had my 3" Boost Activated "Loud valve" installed yesterday which added a solid amount of power and completely eliminated Lag. Ill Throw up a Youtube Vid later....And Here are some Pics.

Glad to read you are ok! Its always sad to see a car like this even more when it was looking so good modded!

Most important thing is that you are ok!

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by EL BAN

Glad to read you are ok! Its always sad to see a car like this even more when it was looking so good modded!

Most important thing is that you are ok!

Thanks man, I dislocated my left shoulder and got a mild concussion. Baseball size lump on my head, some minor scraped and not so minor bruises...

Sucks to see people you grew up with that you think your close with happy to see your car damaged maybe out of jealousy, maybe personal, IDK. But considering my younger brother Tim, Matt's (Zombie's) best friend of almost 20 years, was killed in a horrific crash 3 years ago the fact that I sign to my M2 Mod Journal and have to see a picture of my damaged car and a sarcastic comment is very upsetting, shocking and hurts more than my shoulder or head could TBH...

3ft more to the left and she would have hit me directly in the door and at her speed in that truck I really coulda died or been seriously injured so Im glad someones laughing...

On a lighter note, also kinda Sucks having a C02 cooler, 35HP smart/progressive/wet shot NX Kit, BMS CM7 Methanol Kit, Lowering springs, slicks and waiting for a Dinan minor turbo upgrade while you don't have your car...luckily was planning on a winter beater anyway.

[BAN_M2C]

Originally Posted by DKM3Power

Thanks man, I dislocated my left shoulder and got a mild concussion. Baseball size lump on my head, some minor scraped and not so minor bruises...

Sucks to see people you grew up with that you think your close with happy to see your car damaged maybe out of jealousy, maybe personal, IDK. But considering my younger brother Tim, Matt's (Zombie's) best friend of almost 20 years, was killed in a horrific crash 3 years ago the fact that I sign on to a picture and a joke is very upsetting and hurts more than my shoulder or head...

3ft more to the left and she would have hit me directly in the door and at her speed in that truck I really coulda died...So I guess in a small way Im lucky...

Sucks having a C02 cooler, 35HP smart/progressive/wet shot NX Kit, BMS CM7 Methanol Kit, Lowering springs, slicks and waiting for a Dinan minor turbo upgrade while you don't have your baby...

Get better soon! Concentrate on that buddy, I have not been able to walk away from a couple accidents so I know the feel.

That is why, without knowing you, I felt identified and compelled on writing.

Im just glad to see another fellow enthusiast breathing after having a hefty accident. You will heal and the car will be better than before.

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Few Pics of the new mods that are gonna collect some dust for a few months, More Tomm...Lastly a vid of my 3" Exhaust dump open, FYI 30mph WOT 4th gear makes full 18-21psi around within about a second...Had to add at least 30-40whp over OEM Exhaust, Could imagine more with meth, and a larger Ice covered FMIC LOL....