Jake's Epic BMW 135i Build Thread! (5+ Years of Ownership)
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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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Damn. I wish I could look down and see a slightly smaller bulge.
That'll change when you stop shopping in the kids section and buy pants that fit like an adult.
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If you haven't already noticed, YouTube and Instagram are where I post most of my content. If you aren't already subscribed/following there, you're missing out
That being said, I have exciting news I want to share! I know Brian already posted a thread congratulating me, but it makes sense to share it here too.
First pass on 20psi ran an 11.29 @ 128mph with a 1.94 60ft.
Second pass on 25psi ran a 10.53 @ 137mph with a 1.73 60ft.
Third pass on 28psi ran a 10.36 @ 134mph with a 1.59 60ft.Log: https://datazap.me/u/suspenceful/1036-13409mph?log=0&data=1-3-4-11-25-26-27-28-29
I actually set a record on my 3rd pass with the 10.36 ET! Currently the fastest manual trans N5X BMW with stock chassis. Ghassan Automotive went 9.6 but they have a custom back-halfed chassis.
I think I can run 9's as I was misfiring during my 10.36 pass, watch the video!
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To think this could have been the 87 325is on stock tires that was gonna run 9's against @GunMetalGrey's car like we talked about.
I still can't believe those rears fit in the stock arches.
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I've had a few people reach out to me asking to check back into WIBimmers... and I realized it's been way too long since I've updated this thread. So much has happened since my last update a year and a half ago.
My Instagram and YouTube channel are where I post most of my content. Be sure to follow/subscribe if you're interested in keeping up with my BMW builds!
I'm currently in talks with Billiam Mason (BMB Autowerks) about a built engine. The 135i engine is finally ticking/knocking internally after all of the 750+whp abuse. My goal is to get something that can handle 900whp and maaaaaybe throw a bigger turbo on it. He recommended a 6875 Gen 2.
Here are a few pictures/videos to enjoy.
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Nice, that n54 is going to be insane
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Wrap the exposed harness in some Tesa tape
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