Project MINTGRUEN

[NickyC]

FYI, must needed part. Looks like you'd have to road trip though.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2012191

[heitzke]

Wheels are going to look great! They're so so nice in-person, I love the rear setup I got for mine. It's a tight fit but I managed 315 888R's on mine too.

[astris]

New 19" Apex VS-5RS, Toyo R888R, lug bolts, OEM wheel locks, IND painted caps, TPMS, M Performance valve caps.

[mgk133]

Love the color and wheels. Looks great.

[sly1types]

Originally Posted by astris

New 19" Apex VS-5RS, Toyo R888R, lug bolts, OEM wheel locks, IND painted caps, TPMS, M Performance valve caps.

How well are you hooking? Are those 305s?

I’m trying to find out if 700/650 can be actually used as I’m thinking about turbos.

I have a 600/650 tune on stock turbos and it has to be warm out to hook 3rd on 305s. 2nd gear is pretty hard.

[astris]

Originally Posted by sly1types

How well are you hooking? Are those 305s?

I’m trying to find out if 700/650 can be actually used as I’m thinking about turbos.

I have a 600/650 tune on stock turbos and it has to be warm out to hook 3rd on 305s. 2nd gear is pretty hard.

Yeah, 305 R888r and they have to be warm (ideally 80°+) if you want to hook in 3rd. I’ve figured out how to get them to hook in 3rd in the high 30s/low 40s outside ambient temp, but tires need to warm-ish and it requires some lengthy rolling burnouts right before the hit.

Don’t think I’ve ever hooked in 2nd on full E85. Might be possible on pump gas and hot tires. I also have SPL rear toe arms and will be installing SPL rear traction links soon, along with softening up the rear a bit.

I’ve managed a 60-130 of 5.64. I think I can do a tad better if all the stars align.

[astris]

It’s that time of year again.

Some maintenance:

• BMW 12120042724 plugs gapped to 0.019”
• Motul 8100 X-Cess Gen2 5w-40
• New oil filter, o-rings, crush washer
• Injector Dynamics ID F750 flex fuel filter
• EU5 injectors and couplers
• BMW Gaskets - turbo to DPs
• BMW Gaskets - DPs to midpipe gaskets
• BMW skid plate hardware
• BMW accessory belt tensioner

Some mods:

• AA catless Swaintech coated downpipes
• SPL rear traction links
• Tuner Motorsports skid plate

[Wanted_M]

Did you have any issues with EU5 injectors or just decided to replace as preventative maintenance? How many seasons did you use them for one or two?

[astris]

Originally Posted by Wanted_M

Did you have any issues with EU5 injectors or just decided to replace as preventative maintenance? How many seasons did you use them for one or two?

Just preventive. I’ve had them about 2 years and run a lot of E85. Replacements via FCP are easier/faster/cheaper than sending out current ones for flow matching.

Figured I might as well do them during this year’s annual maintenance.

[aps]

Beautiful build! But of a random question but did you have any issues with the Paradigm oil filter cap? I’m thinking about ordering that one, but couple of reviews online mentioned fitment issues for the F80? something about the threading not being correct? …hard to get any more details on that piece.

[astris]

Originally Posted by aps

Beautiful build! But of a random question but did you have any issues with the Paradigm oil filter cap? I’m thinking about ordering that one, but couple of reviews online mentioned fitment issues for the F80? something about the threading not being correct? …hard to get any more details on that piece.

No issues with mine! Perfect match to the Mosselman thermostat too.

[astris]

Went out in public today.

[818M3]

Really appreciate this build.

[astris]

Still here.

[sly1types]

[QUOTE=astris;29339958]some good info from Bend about my setup in this post.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cik6am6pXZT/

also up on their website now.

https://www.bendcalibration.com/s55-sweetspot

and a better pic of the graph.




astris How many lbs of boost were running to hit 700?

[astris]

Originally Posted by sly1types

astris How many lbs of boost were running to hit 700?

Around 31 psi.

[astris]

A few more OEM+ parts inbound. First box delivered.

***Bonus random pic from last weekend.

[astris]

OEM GTS/CS door cards installed, front and rear! Also installed the M Performance pedals, so everything finally matches.

Some interesting info on the CS door panels...

Hardware

There are 3 different sets of hardware for the front door pulls; base, GTS, and CS.

Base - screw and rubber grommet with plastic fastening element. I was a bit surprised that it's literally a metal screw into plastic. That said, with the standard door, there are two mounting points instead of one, so that I'm sure relieves some stress on those plastic pieces. Whats also interesting is that this hardware WILL work with the GTS/CS door pulls. I assume these will eventually break at some point due to the additional stress of 1 connection point instead of two.

GTS - BMW got a bit weird with this. There 3 components, and the fastening elements are expensive (nearly $50 each!). However, all required hardware is generally available online or via dealers.

Fastening elements - 41508073629 (x2)
Torx-bolt with washer - 07147144993 (x2)
Hex nut - 51111852978 (x2)

CS - Basically an M8 bolt and a mystery fastener. My guess is some some of apron nut. I could not find any, pics anywhere. This fastener is also only available from Germany and will take about 3 weeks to get. I went this route as it's a fraction of the price of the GTS hardware. I've ordered them, but still waiting. In the meantime, I'm using the base hardware and bought a bunch of spare grommets for like $10 on Amazon in case they break while I'm waiting.

Fastening elements - 51418075967 (x2)
Oval head screw - 34117713039 (x2)

Weight Savings

I fully admit I wanted these panels from the beginning for looks and exclusivity, but there are some weight savings. I weighed panels, and here are the results (rounded up).

Base front - 8lbs, 8oz (each)
Base rear - 6lbs, 4oz (each)

CS front - 5lbs, 7oz (each)
CS rear - 2lbs, 2oz (each)

Total weight loss = 14lbs, 6oz

I didn't bother weighing all four panels, so this is a rough-ish estimate based off 1 front and 1 rear, but it's close enough for me.

Functionality

I actually hadn't though much beyond swapping the panel and having strap pulls instead of standard door pulls. Here is the list of changes:

Front door ambient lighting - gone
Front door puddle light - gone
Rear speakers - gone (2 per side)
Front and rear sound deadening material - gone


Would I still do it all again? Yep!

[astris]

And now for some installed pics! Took this in the evening when I was wrapping up, so the light is not great. I'll try to grab some new photos at some point.