F80 Track Build

[GuyLedouche]

I'm going to pick one of these up when they come back in stock. Group 48 size and 10 lbs.

https://shopbraille.com/collections/...ithium-battery

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

I'm going to pick one of these up when they come back in stock. Group 48 size and 10 lbs.

https://shopbraille.com/collections/...ithium-battery

is it plug and play or requires coding?

[GuyLedouche]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

is it plug and play or requires coding?

Technically you are supposed to register the battery every time you change it. With that said I think you could just drop this in but I would have to confirm that.

[GuyLedouche]

ninekrpm

I am putting some aerocatch hood latches in.

1. Is there a reason you installed the pins inboard of the GT4 mounting position?

2. How did you solve the hood latch warning?

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

ninekrpm

I am putting some aerocatch hood latches in.

1. Is there a reason you installed the pins inboard of the GT4 mounting position?

2. How did you solve the hood latch warning?

please do not follow my hood latch location and use the GT4 mounting points/location - mine was a result of a mistake (story for another day/thread)

for the hood latch, there is a small sensor that was removed from the hood latch and I believe it was hard closed

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by chetrickerman

Been running it for a few years now, works great and is super light
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=26

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

I'm going to pick one of these up when they come back in stock. Group 48 size and 10 lbs.

https://shopbraille.com/collections/...ithium-battery

both batteries seem to be unavailable - where did you guys source these through?

[GuyLedouche]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

both batteries seem to be unavailable - where did you guys source these through?

I just got an email from Braille that the i48CX is back in stock and they need to update the website.

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

I just got an email from Braille that the i48CX is back in stock and they need to update the website.

great...did you order?

[GuyLedouche]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

great...did you order?

Waiting for them to update their site.

[chetrickerman]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

both batteries seem to be unavailable - where did you guys source these through?

Summit Racing
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/brl-g30

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by chetrickerman

Summit Racing
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/brl-g30

this plus the bmw IBS cable? and no coding? plug and play?


IBS cable part number: BMW 61219117877
Braille G30 lithium battery

[chetrickerman]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

this plus the bmw IBS cable? and no coding? plug and play?


IBS cable part number: BMW 61219117877
Braille G30 lithium battery

Yep, been using it since I made that post.

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by chetrickerman

Yep, been using it since I made that post.

ordering both parts now - much appreciated. that's a 25# savings over the stock...awesome!

[GuyLedouche]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

please do not follow my hood latch location and use the GT4 mounting points/location - mine was a result of a mistake (story for another day/thread)

for the hood latch, there is a small sensor that was removed from the hood latch and I believe it was hard closed

Just popped the sensor off the latch. It’s a simple mechanical switch. Easy stuff. Thanks!

[GuyLedouche]

Also, found this nugget from Turner regarding Braille lithium batts.

"When installing a lithium battery in a BMW that requires the battery to be coded in, Braille recommends setting the battery code to the lowest/smallest AGM battery setting possible."

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

Also, found this nugget from Turner regarding Braille lithium batts.

"When installing a lithium battery in a BMW that requires the battery to be coded in, Braille recommends setting the battery code to the lowest/smallest AGM battery setting possible."

is there a reference for coding the battery?

however, chetrickerman did not have to code the battery


I did order the small braille + the cable from bimmerworld

[GuyLedouche]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

is there a reference for coding the battery?

however, chetrickerman did not have to code the battery


I did order the small braille + the cable from bimmerworld

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...17&postcount=3

From ISTA:

Vehicles with energy management systems (IBS, power module): Register battery exchange

The vehicle electrical system is informed about the vehicle battery characteristic data, such as type, size, age and current power capacity. Therefore, there will always be only one work scope provided that is permitted by the current status of information.

If the performance readiness drops below a defined minimum, a Check Control message will be generated to advise the driver that the battery must be replaced.

When installing a new vehicle battery, the battery must be registered and thus must also be registered with the vehicle electrical system.

[2018F80M3]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

Been a while since I posted…

Car has been running great, driver starting to come up to speed…so have been focusing on seat time. Brought on a coach a few times out, that always helps.

That said, no major changes to the car…however, did start noticing an issue at high rpm; car made weird noise when on the throttle over 5-6K rpm - sounded like a balloon farting (sorry only reference I could come up with)

Talked to a few people and they all referenced that there is some leak around the charge air system.

Tried to visually / physically diagnose it, and everything pointed to the cold side of the cooler. The j-pipe specifically seemed loose/worn out at the throttle body connection.

Anyhow, decided to replace the j-pipe with the Evolution Racing piece (recommended by bimmerworld) and the bit the bullet and replaced the charge cooler while at it with the Bimmerworld / PWR unit. I have not done any cooling mods to date; so this the first piece. Will replace the rest of the coolers overtime.

Back out at Willow Springs next weekend - looking forward to testing with the upgrades.

Enjoy the few pics for reference - let’s see if you can spot the infamous bimmerworld haribo gummies

Did replacing the J pipe get rid of that balloon noise you were referring to? I think I have the same thing going on. At high tpms I hear what sounds like bubbles popping. Just like you it's hard to explain the noise. Lol

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by 2018F80M3

Did replacing the J pipe get rid of that balloon noise you were referring to? I think I have the same thing going on. At high tpms I hear what sounds like bubbles popping. Just like you it's hard to explain the noise. Lol

Yes, the noise went away. I did replace both the factory top charge cooler and j-pipe.

One of the two fixed the issue...I say this, because, I did notice a slight crack in the plastic section of the factory charge cooler.

[ninekrpm]

Originally Posted by chetrickerman

Yep, been using it since I made that post.

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

Also, found this nugget from Turner regarding Braille lithium batts.

"When installing a lithium battery in a BMW that requires the battery to be coded in, Braille recommends setting the battery code to the lowest/smallest AGM battery setting possible."

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...17&postcount=3

From ISTA:

Vehicles with energy management systems (IBS, power module): Register battery exchange

The vehicle electrical system is informed about the vehicle battery characteristic data, such as type, size, age and current power capacity. Therefore, there will always be only one work scope provided that is permitted by the current status of information.

If the performance readiness drops below a defined minimum, a Check Control message will be generated to advise the driver that the battery must be replaced.

When installing a new vehicle battery, the battery must be registered and thus must also be registered with the vehicle electrical system.

Got the battery and the IBS cable, going to try to install today.


Took a couple of hours putting a bracket together…

Time to run the test…stay tuned.

[ninekrpm]

did a quick test, no issues thus far...and I have not coded the car. likely will do so...


chetrickerman - what battery charger did you get to maintain the battery


I am excited, able to take out another 23#'s

[chetrickerman]

Originally Posted by ninekrpm

did a quick test, no issues thus far...and I have not coded the car. likely will do so...


chetrickerman - what battery charger did you get to maintain the battery


I am excited, able to take out another 23#'s

I use the braille 1232L charger whenever the car sits longer than 3-4 days, but it isnt made anymore