Modification Journal / 2006 M Coupe / Interlagos Blue / #207 of 1815

Beedub · 01-01-2011, 05:48 AM

cfrine88 have you recorded any times with your car yet? 60-130 for example?
also have you dyno'd? if so what was you power output? crank and rwhp if possible.
Are you going to upgrade to the 500kit? i kinda feel the car performs completely intune/balance with the 445hp kit, but i cant lie im slightly tempted by the minor work needed for us to hit the Vt-2 spec. If you get chance to get some side by side pulls with another car please record and post em up, Any vids of you on track?

sorry for all the questions ;-)

crfine88 · 01-07-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nubzub

Hey mate, fellow Interlagos Blue e86 from Aussie down under here. Just wondering about that CF plenum, as we don't have anyone here who can make that. Are you able to provide me contact details to that shop?

Thanks

Here you go

http://www.ultimateautoworks.com/

crfine88 · 01-07-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

OP have you seen that ESS are now offering a flash uploader?? the flash uploader allows the storage of 10 different maps, so technically we could store some other maps like race fuel map, and even somethink like a service/ anti theft map that limits revs to 2000rpm, Great idea... ill be ordering mine like..... now!!! just a heads up for you, hows your s/C kit doing? have you noticed at night your car pops little blue flames at the redline?

Wow thanks, I did not know that. I will look into it for sure.

The kit is working out very well, I have almost 10K miles on it now. I haven’t seen the little blue flames. Hard to see from the driver’s seat

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Originally Posted by Beedub

cfrine88 have you recorded any times with your car yet? 60-130 for example?
also have you dyno'd? if so what was you power output? crank and rwhp if possible.
Are you going to upgrade to the 500kit? i kinda feel the car performs completely intune/balance with the 445hp kit, but i cant lie im slightly tempted by the minor work needed for us to hit the Vt-2 spec. If you get chance to get some side by side pulls with another car please record and post em up, Any vids of you on track?

sorry for all the questions ;-)

I missed a dyno day in December. I will be rescheduling soon to get some rwhp #'s posted. Roman talked to me about doing a video of some 60-130 pull side by side with a stock M3 and then again with the same M3 after S/C installation. Should be cool.

No track vids yet, but I am looking at picking up a camera set so a can.

Like you, I think the car does feel very balanced with the VT1. It is more than enough power for my skill level, but the VT2 is still very tempting. I can't ignore the allure of the extra HP's

. I also want to learn more about meth injection. Tonestar on M3 forum is racing an E46 M3 with the VT2 and meth injection. His car is posting great numbers and he killing it on the track.

mattdesign · 01-07-2011, 03:32 PM

Your car is such an inspiration. I'd love to add a splitter, but I'm already scraping my bone stock M coupe as is

The rear wing looks fantastic as well, best I've seen so far online!

Thanks for sharing!

crfine88 · 01-07-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mattdesign

Your car is such an inspiration. I'd love to add a splitter, but I'm already scraping my bone stock M coupe as is

The rear wing looks fantastic as well, best I've seen so far online!

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, I appreciate the compliments.

Welcome to the post.

VinnieAces · 01-07-2011, 08:05 PM

hey crfine was there any word on that company producing the front lips for us?

crfine88 · 01-08-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

hey crfine was there any word on that company producing the front lips for us?

Working on the template this weekend. Planning to have it to APR the weekend of the 15th (heading that way for the Mfest meet). They are happy to build these for us, but we won't have pricing until they get the templete.

I will keep you updated as I go.

inTgr8r · 01-08-2011, 10:50 AM

Greatly appreciated Chris.

crfine88 · 01-08-2011, 10:54 AM

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Greatly appreciated Chris.

No prob,

I like the new sig

inTgr8r · 01-09-2011, 07:16 AM

Thanks
Caddyshk took that one at one of our track days last year.
I can't wait to get back out.

crfine88 · 01-10-2011, 05:52 AM

The template for the front splitter is complete. Next step will be to get this into Tony hands @ APR. I will contact him today with the dimensions and see if he is willing to give a ballpark price.

The first time around I put all of my efforts into getting the front of the splitter perfect. In this photo I outlined the area that has been improved with the new template.
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inTgr8r · 01-10-2011, 07:04 AM

wow, I didn't realize that you would have to take the bumper off to do this.
Thanks Chris, we appreciate your work on this for us.

....you must be getting good at it by now.

VinnieAces · 01-10-2011, 01:25 PM

amazing job man! (mind if i jus call you Chris too?)

really appreciate this and im sure everyone else on Z does too

the final product will include those 2 support beams connecting to our actual front bumper right? (i love those lol)

inTgr8r · 01-10-2011, 01:59 PM

This isn't intended to start a huge design....... but.

I wouldn't mind seeing the splitter run a little wider so that a deflector could be used to help push air past the lower part of the front tires.

.....something like this.

crfine88 · 01-10-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

wow, I didn't realize that you would have to take the bumper off to do this.
Thanks Chris, we appreciate your work on this for us.

....you must be getting good at it by now.

No problem

Taking the M apart is my meditation; An escape from my job and the wrest of the world.

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

amazing job man! (mind if i jus call you Chris too?)

really appreciate this and im sure everyone else on Z does too

the final product will include those 2 support beams connecting to our actual front bumper right? (i love those lol)

Thanks, I don't mind at all.

The final product will include the stainless steel splitter support braces.
The installation hardware (with exception to the splitter support braces) is not included. I will provide a DIY and hardware list / photos.

crfine88 · 01-10-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

This isn't intended to start a huge design....... but.

I wouldn't mind seeing the splitter run a little wider so that a deflector could be used to help push air past the lower part of the front tires.

I'm right there with you on this idea. I have already started a wider more aggressive template. The only issue is installation. The pieces that would install in front of the tires would have to be very thin or mount to the side of the bumper. Otherwise the pieces would potentially take away from tire clearance.

How far out from the side of the bumper were you thinking. I'm currentley working with 1.5"

pulling my inspiration from the e89 GT3 cars

inTgr8r · 01-10-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crfine88

I'm right there with you on this idea. I have already started a wider more aggressive template. The only issue is installation. The pieces that would install in front of the tires would have to be very thin or mount to the side of the bumper. Otherwise the pieces would potentially take away from tire clearance.

How far out from the side of the bumper were you thinking. I'm currentley working with 1.5"

pulling my inspiration from the e89 GT3 cars

I haven't put a lot of thought to it yet, or taken any measurements.
But, I would think 1.5 -1.75" would be in the right range.

I was thinking side of bumper mounting, for clearance reasons as well.

The other thing I had in mind is to make an aluminum skid plate (similar to RPI) that extended out under the corners of the splitter

VinnieAces · 01-10-2011, 03:09 PM

all for the width over here,

any ROUGH estimates on price?

inTgr8r · 01-10-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by crfine88

..... Next step will be to get this into Tony hands @ APR. I will contact him today with the dimensions and see if he is willing to give a ballpark price.......

^^^

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

all for the width over here,

any ROUGH estimates on price?

lol, can't tell that you're excited about this one.

VinnieAces · 01-10-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

^^^

lol, can't tell that you're excited about this one.

LOL, i'm so amped for a front lip hahaha, especially as this one will have the aluminum support beams bwahaha the other one i know of with the beams costs like FOUR grande.... FOUR intgr8r, FOUR!

inTgr8r · 01-10-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

LOL, i'm so amped for a front lip hahaha, especially as this one will have the aluminum support beams bwahaha the other one i know of with the beams costs like FOUR grande.... FOUR intgr8r, FOUR!

Here's something to keep you entertained.....

http://www.aprperformance.com/index....d=83&Itemid=44

mr_z4mc1m_oz · 01-10-2011, 05:52 PM

Where abouts in Oz r u based Nubzub? I'm in Sydney.

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Beedub Major General 428 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	cfrine88 have you recorded any times with your car yet? 60-130 for example? also have you dyno'd? if so what was you power output? crank and rwhp if possible. Are you going to upgrade to the 500kit? i kinda feel the car performs completely intune/balance with the 445hp kit, but i cant lie im slightly tempted by the minor work needed for us to hit the Vt-2 spec. If you get chance to get some side by side pulls with another car please record and post em up, Any vids of you on track? sorry for all the questions ;-)
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mattdesign New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 07 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mid-West iTrader: (0)	Wow! Your car is such an inspiration. I'd love to add a splitter, but I'm already scraping my bone stock M coupe as is The rear wing looks fantastic as well, best I've seen so far online! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Cheers!
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2444 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Thanks Caddyshk took that one at one of our track days last year. I can't wait to get back out. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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crfine88 Colonel 447 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Splitter Template The template for the front splitter is complete. Next step will be to get this into Tony hands @ APR. I will contact him today with the dimensions and see if he is willing to give a ballpark price. The first time around I put all of my efforts into getting the front of the splitter perfect. In this photo I outlined the area that has been improved with the new template. Attached Images __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2444 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	wow, I didn't realize that you would have to take the bumper off to do this. Thanks Chris, we appreciate your work on this for us. ....you must be getting good at it by now. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	amazing job man! (mind if i jus call you Chris too?) really appreciate this and im sure everyone else on Z does too the final product will include those 2 support beams connecting to our actual front bumper right? (i love those lol) __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2444 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	This isn't intended to start a huge design....... but. I wouldn't mind seeing the splitter run a little wider so that a deflector could be used to help push air past the lower part of the front tires. .....something like this. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	all for the width over here, any ROUGH estimates on price? __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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