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.