Fuel starvation solutions?

[GuyLedouche]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

This looks familiar in case anyone needs replacements:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26582454057...QaAk4bEALw_wcB

Still need to get around to figuring out why I can't hear mine... not much else to do in light of various factors which are conspiring to stop me from actually getting the car on a damn track.

Are you sure the power lead into the fuse block is fully inserted?

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

Are you sure the power lead into the fuse block is fully inserted?

Good question, wiring's not my thing either... I monkey'd around with that quite a bit, I think it's the way it should be. At some point will probably snap a pic and ask you guys to opine. Doesn't seem like rocket science, though I've made dumber mistakes.

[b_w.]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

Good question, wiring's not my thing either... I monkey'd around with that quite a bit, I think it's the way it should be. At some point will probably snap a pic and ask you guys to opine. Doesn't seem like rocket science, though I've made dumber mistakes.

if you pull the fuse you should see the lead pushed all the way up. I needed to use a small screw driver to get it in. Couldn't do it pushing the wire on its own. Should be a good click once it goes.

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by b_w.

if you pull the fuse you should see the lead pushed all the way up. I needed to use a small screw driver to get it in. Couldn't do it pushing the wire on its own. Should be a good click once it goes.

Good tip, I'll definitely check that, thanks

[GuyLedouche]

I had to pull the brown block section out of the main block to connect the lead. Then reassemble.

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

I had to pull the brown block section out of the main block to connect the lead. Then reassemble.

She's purring now! This was the ticket, just didn't have the lead clicked in properly I guess.

Thanks fellas

[GuyLedouche]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

She's purring now! This was the ticket, just didn't have the lead clicked in properly I guess.

Thanks fellas

Good to hear. It's obvious when it's fully inserted. Uh, so to speak.

[sly1types]

Does anyone have real world feedback of this working? Down to 1/4 tank or so? Looks like you just have route the hose around the back is the only little issue?

They are on sale.
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Intake-F...M3-M4-S55.html

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by sly1types

Does anyone have real world feedback of this working? Down to 1/4 tank or so? Looks like you just have route the hose around the back is the only little issue?

They are on sale.
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Intake-F...M3-M4-S55.html

Unfortunately I haven't been able to get back to my track where it happens.

But I know Shadow has attested to its effectiveness, and I generally trust what BW says with their real-world testing. If you get fuel starve I'd definitely pick one up with it being on sale.

[6Spd_M]

ALRIGHT LADIES AND GENTS!!!!!

Had a freaking amazing day yesterday at NJMP Lightning. Notorious for causing fuel starvation while in a sustained left g going around the bowl. Prior events I would easily experience starvation even at half a tank. Yesterday at the risk of a motor, I ran it as low as possible to see when the starvation would actually kick in... Probably right at about the 1/8 tank level. Which I would honestly NEVER go that low on track, but I just HAD to see where it would start to cut out at.

SO! REAL WORLD FEEDBACK!!! IT WORKS LIKE A CHAMP! For reference I turned a 1:10:48 best time so I wasn't exactly taking it easy. Consistently in the low 1:11's high 1:10's. Entering the bowl at about 120-125, scrubbing off some speed and maintaining about 98-100 through.

Thanks for the great product Bimmerworld!!!

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by 6Spd_M

ALRIGHT LADIES AND GENTS!!!!!

Had a freaking amazing day yesterday at NJMP Lightning. Notorious for causing fuel starvation while in a sustained left g going around the bowl. Prior events I would easily experience starvation even at half a tank. Yesterday at the risk of a motor, I ran it as low as possible to see when the starvation would actually kick in... Probably right at about the 1/8 tank level. Which I would honestly NEVER go that low on track, but I just HAD to see where it would start to cut out at.

SO! REAL WORLD FEEDBACK!!! IT WORKS LIKE A CHAMP! For reference I turned a 1:10:48 best time so I wasn't exactly taking it easy. Consistently in the low 1:11's high 1:10's. Entering the bowl at about 120-125, scrubbing off some speed and maintaining about 98-100 through.

Thanks for the great product Bimmerworld!!!

Awesome feedback, and those are some smokin' times! Remind me, what's your setup? I've got some work to do! Though now I'm prioritizing getting back to TBolt as I was barely there last year...

[6Spd_M]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

Awesome feedback, and those are some smokin' times! Remind me, what's your setup? I've got some work to do! Though now I'm prioritizing getting back to TBolt as I was barely there last year...

Thanks brother! It was a rainy morning so didn't get as many sessions in as usual, but the afternoon was a blast.

My setup:
TC Kline 2-way coilovers, 400lb front springs, 600lb rear (current weak link)
OEM Calipers, Paragon rotors, Paragon R5 pads (another weak link)
Full SPL everything. -3.5 camber up front, -2.0 rear
H&R adjustable sway bars
Apex VS5-RS, running 295 square Hoosier R7's (purple crack)
APR Rear Wing
Bimmerworld GTMore Canards
Sparco EVO seats, Schroth harnesses, Bimmerworld 4-point roll bar
BM3 Stage 1 tune
60,000 mile OEM clutch

With some more seat time I'm confident I can be in the 9's. I was making some rookie mistakes each lap. First time out this year on this setup.

I'll be honest, I like Lightning better than TBolt. Probably because I ran TBolt with CCS for years on a bike, so it's just not the same in a car. Lightning is some serious fun.

Can't wait to see you out there! I've got some photos of the current setup on my IG: 6spd_M

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by 6Spd_M

Thanks brother! It was a rainy morning so didn't get as many sessions in as usual, but the afternoon was a blast.

My setup:
TC Kline 2-way coilovers, 400lb front springs, 600lb rear (current weak link)
OEM Calipers, Paragon rotors, Paragon R5 pads (another weak link)
Full SPL everything. -3.5 camber up front, -2.0 rear
H&R adjustable sway bars
Apex VS5-RS, running 295 square Hoosier R7's (purple crack)
APR Rear Wing
Bimmerworld GTMore Canards
Sparco EVO seats, Schroth harnesses, Bimmerworld 4-point roll bar
BM3 Stage 1 tune
60,000 mile OEM clutch

With some more seat time I'm confident I can be in the 9's. I was making some rookie mistakes each lap. First time out this year on this setup.

I'll be honest, I like Lightning better than TBolt. Probably because I ran TBolt with CCS for years on a bike, so it's just not the same in a car. Lightning is some serious fun.

Can't wait to see you out there! I've got some photos of the current setup on my IG: 6spd_M

Nice! I definitely appreciate the appeal of Lightning, but I'm also a sucker for TBolt's high speed corners. Not to derail this thread too much, but feel free to PM me any days where you'll be at NJMP