Jake's Epic BMW 135i Build Thread! (5+ Years of Ownership)
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Well, I went back to the drag strip the other day. Made a decent shakedown pass, well on my way to setting a personal best.
Then I snapped an axle. This is the 3rd stock axle that I've snapped.
I'm sick of throwing junkyard axles in it and driving like I'm on glass, so I decided it's time to give the car the parts it really needs.
- MFactory LSD
- DSS axles
- BMS differential brace
- Powerflex differential bushings: front & rear
- BimmerWorld solid rear subframe mounts
- BimmerWorld adjustable rear toe arms
- ECS performance rear trailing arms
- BimmerWorld rear trailing arm bearings
- M3 rear wishbone kit
- M3 rear guide rod kit
- BimmerWorld rear camber arm bearing kit (inner)
- OEM rear camber arm bushings (outer)
- OEM rear shock mounts (lower)
- M3 front control arm kit
- BimmerWorld M3 front control arm bearing upgrade
- Front tie rod kit
- Rear calipers (15" conversion): left & right
- Rear brake rotors (15" conversion)
- Rear brake pads (15" conversion)
- Stainless brake set screws
- 3 series rear hub (x2)
- Rear wheel bearing kit (x2)
- APEX ARC-8 17x9" ET42 rear wheels
- Forgestar F14 15x10" ET44 rear wheels
- 1M-style front bumper
- Deka 17lb battery
- SAE battery terminal conversion kit
- Macht Schnell battery enclosure
- Carbon fiber door panels
- Seibon carbon fiber hood & trunk
- Carbon fiber sunroof delete
- VAC rollbar
- Custom F-series style headlights
A lot of content coming soon... will try to break down every install into it's own post. If you haven't already, please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jakespence135?sub_confirmation=1
I'm also going to gut most of the car, but still make it presentable. Work in progress.
Goal is to have the car completely set up and ready by Sept 20th for NFZ 1/2 mile event.
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Exciting update!
Do you preload the drivetrain before launching?
I half-ass pre-loaded it for my 10.90 pass, but didn't at this outing. Too many things going on and I didn't do it. Turning two cameras on, talking to the cameras, turn on my Dragy and start capturing data, open my tuning app and start a datalog, turn traction control off, worry about cutting a good light in competition, etc.
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Is that entire list of parts in your last post all stuff you recently purchased? That must have been an entire warehouse worth of packages on your front door.
I think Drew had said something about some of this stuff awhile back, but maybe that was other things.
Trunk sound deadening and such removed?
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Finally diving off the deep end I see!
I look forward to seeing all of the boxes show up! Should be plenty of work.
If you are getting rid of your current ARC - 8's I may just know a guy...If I had to take a guess I would guess that Bimmerworld jumped on-board in some capacity?
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Is that entire list of parts in your last post all stuff you recently purchased? That must have been an entire warehouse worth of packages on your front door.
I think Drew had said something about some of this stuff awhile back, but maybe that was other things.
Trunk sound deadening and such removed?
Half of it showed up already, but it continues to flood in.
Everything has been removed in the rear except for the parcel shelf and the glued on sound deadening, etc. I am going to try to find some dry ice or freeze spray to break off that stuff.
What are those things under the seats that look like Celica-Supra wheels?
The factory subwoofers. One thing I don't want to give up, a perfectly good sound system.
Finally diving off the deep end I see!
I look forward to seeing all of the boxes show up! Should be plenty of work.
If you are getting rid of your current ARC - 8's I may just know a guy...If I had to take a guess I would guess that Bimmerworld jumped on-board in some capacity?
Yup! BimmerWorld is sponsoring some parts and I will say I'm impressed with the quality of everything so far. Excited to get things installed.
As far as the ARC-8s, we could probably work something out. I'm not changing the fronts... but if we struck a proper deal, I might be persuaded to get 1M-style front fenders and more concave front wheels.
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Impressive! Excited to see this launch like a rocket
My driving still needs some work, but I'm excited for it to improve!
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Do you still daily drive it at all?
Yeah, I drive it to work or around town all of the time when the weather is nice.
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Awesome man! I personally cant wait to see it all back together. Its come a long way and Im sure its going to be even more epic than it already is.
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I'm gonna be a tease here. I've posted some stuff on IG and YT, but haven't done much on the forums. The car went under the knife and I installed every single part (and more) from the list in one of my previous posts. I've been so busy in the garage and at the track that I haven't been posting much. Here is a picture and some video until I'm able to put together solid content.
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One hand on the wheel sketches me out
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Quite a bulge you have there. On the hood.
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One hand on the wheel sketches me out
It's not as bad as you might think. There are much faster cars that go down the strip with only 1 hand on the wheel. Having to shift every 2 seconds makes the transition annoying. However, after 140mph, 2 hands is a must
Drop a few psi on the rear tires and flip the air cleaner cover upside down on a jb4 335i (map9) and you could probably hit those speeds.
just sayin.
That is a neat hood. love the updates Jake
Lol. Thanks Brian!
Can’t wait for the details
I filmed so much, just have to edit, upload and write some content!
Quite a bulge you have there. On the hood.
Took some getting used to. I'm not used to looking down and seeing such a large bulge.
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Quite a bulge you have there.
Took some getting used to. I'm not used to looking down and seeing such a large bulge.
Damn. I wish I could look down and see a slightly smaller bulge.
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