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      01-19-2012, 09:23 AM   #23
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Very nice so im assuming you got the tuning issue worked out?
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      01-19-2012, 09:35 AM   #24
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Very nice so im assuming you got the tuning issue worked out?
Slight splutter almost done!!
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      01-19-2012, 09:37 AM   #25
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Very impressed and surprised that you're not spinning through all of 3rd gear....
I have the kw suspension and a set of good Tyres so not much wheel spin. If I snap to 3rd it will slightly but I was very smooth on changing and accelerating to avoid wheel spin.
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      01-19-2012, 09:41 AM   #26
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Which tires?
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      01-19-2012, 10:02 AM   #27
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Which tires?
Conti sport 3s
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      01-19-2012, 10:11 AM   #28
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Conti sport 3s
they're "max performance summer", not even "extreme performance summer" like what I'm running. Very impressive. Whats your traction like in 1st and second gear?
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      01-19-2012, 10:19 AM   #29
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Conti sport 3s
they're "max performance summer", not even "extreme performance summer" like what I'm running. Very impressive. Whats your traction like in 1st and second gear?
I have a zero traction 1st gear and 2nd gear if I go hard on acceleration zero too. I have a clip of me dragging a porsche GT3 u will hear 2nd gear just spins. I will post it on
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ok, that makes more sense and makes me feel better about having a less powerful kit. hahaha

There are 3 ways to increase traction. Number on is obvious -> move to a more sticky tire. There are several great tires in the extreme summer performance category. The other two are to run as wide of a tire as possible AND/OR to run as much sidewall as possible. Some say you don't need a very wide tire if you have enough sidewall flex... but you shouldn't run a tire thats much taller than stock, maybe just a single size taller sidewall....

In terms of width, you have to modify your rear fenders, and either buy 10.5" wheels and run 335mm wide rear, or modify your current wheels to be wider (adds positive offset that you have to fix with spacers)

Depends if you drive your car daily. If not, go straight to drag radials. If its a daily driver, go to 18" wheels with big sidewalls
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      01-19-2012, 01:25 PM   #31
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ok, that makes more sense and makes me feel better about having a less powerful kit. hahaha

There are 3 ways to increase traction. Number on is obvious -> move to a more sticky tire. There are several great tires in the extreme summer performance category. The other two are to run as wide of a tire as possible AND/OR to run as much sidewall as possible. Some say you don't need a very wide tire if you have enough sidewall flex... but you shouldn't run a tire thats much taller than stock, maybe just a single size taller sidewall....

In terms of width, you have to modify your rear fenders, and either buy 10.5" wheels and run 335mm wide rear, or modify your current wheels to be wider (adds positive offset that you have to fix with spacers)

Depends if you drive your car daily. If not, go straight to drag radials. If its a daily driver, go to 18" wheels with big sidewalls
Thanks for your suggestions. Really appreciate it.
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      01-19-2012, 02:17 PM   #32
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z4mpora!!! i'm really glad your on this site!! make sure you stick around please!!!
now can you post some more videos and pics please.... ALL that you have!!!

What turbo are you using!!??
whats the motor spec??
fuel system spec?
i NEEEEDDD details!!! lol awesome car, sooo glad the z4m community is JUST coming alive after all these years!! guys, were making some Fast mofos outa these cars!!
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      01-19-2012, 02:40 PM   #33
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haha thanks bud!!!!! yeah its a pity I live other side of world!! Seems you guys have an awsome Z4 community!!
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      01-19-2012, 02:41 PM   #34
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      01-19-2012, 02:53 PM   #35
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This was today. He only had it on .4 bar. No power figures as yet
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      01-19-2012, 02:58 PM   #36
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      01-19-2012, 03:06 PM   #37
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WOOOOWWWW savspeed rocks!!!!!!!! your car is a complete ANIMAL!!!! lol

the v8 m3 with a turbo!!!! MADNESS!!!! that sound!!

but imo the s54 straight 6 with a turbo..... pure heaven..... reminds me of the supra sound!!! Sick ass mother fucker!!!!
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      01-19-2012, 03:14 PM   #38
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Is this DME tuned or are you running piggyback/standalone?
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      01-19-2012, 03:16 PM   #39
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LMFAO!!!!! HAHAHAHAH Told you boys savspeed is the boss. I will get the pic of the manifold soon. And all specs of my motor. If you want turbo Savspeed knows his shit!!
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      01-19-2012, 03:22 PM   #40
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Is this DME tuned or are you running piggyback/standalone?
It's a Gotech system.. It's a stand alone...
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      01-19-2012, 05:45 PM   #41
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Great work mate for sharing this again... left the GT3 standing, if it wasn't for the flat 6 haul in the background then i'd have sworn it was a normal overtake. I mean he gets on the gas before you and despite this your punch is instant..

Now come on S/C boys, lets see some footage showing speedo and rpm acceleration - i don't think i've seen one as yet on here (could be wrong though...)
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Great work mate for sharing this again... left the GT3 standing, if it wasn't for the flat 6 haul in the background then i'd have sworn it was a normal overtake. I mean he gets on the gas before you and despite this your punch is instant..

Now come on S/C boys, lets see some footage showing speedo and rpm acceleration - i don't think i've seen one as yet on here (could be wrong though...)
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FUCK...I want
Ask Savspeed how much to make a low-boost kit for 91 octane (piss gas) shipped to California please
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      01-19-2012, 08:33 PM   #44
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I gotta say... I didn't know South Africa was such a badass place for bimmer tuning
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