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      08-21-2014, 12:53 PM   #67
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Journal Entry 012: Exterior Personalization - Grilles, Gills, Reflectors, Engine Cover

Hard to call it "personalized" since most M3/M4 owners go this route, the exterior goodies arrived from IND today for this build. M4 is starting to look how it should have come from factory.



Items installed
iND Painted Engine Cover - Austin Yellow Metallic
iND Painted Front Reflectors - Austin Yellow Metallic
iND Painted Key Hole Cover - Austin Yellow Metallic

BMW F32 Performance Kidney Grille Surrounds - Gloss Black
iND Painted Trunk Badge - Gloss Black
iND Painted Side Markers - Gloss Black

As one would expect, paint quality from iND is exceptional on all the pieces. The Engine cover really makes it pop under the hood.

The kidney grilles are BMW Performance F32 4-series pieces, in which the rings are separated from the new grilles and easily installed onto the M4 slats.

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She's starting to come along nicely. Next up: Performance.
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Journal Entry 013: BMC Air Filters

Some BMC Filter action before trapping to the dyno.



Cotton-gauze filters such as BMC or K&N allow the engine to breath easier while gaining a few ponies. The paper filters were chucked aside, along with the charcoal liners and a new set of BMCs installed in their place.

Installation was covered in detail on our DIY here: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1014235





Installation is relatively simple, about 30 minutes.

While gains are minimal on a relatively stock engine, these will be prove more beneficial once more performance parts are available, such as tunes and exhaust. A bonus is a mild amount of turbo spool noise during revving.
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Journal Entry 014: Baseline Dyno

With the minor touches covering the exterior at the moment, it's about time to make sure our M4 performs as good as it looks. Baseline numbers need to be established in order to properly measure gains on parts being installed later.



We will also be datalogging as well, to capture other points such as IATs, Boost Pressure, Spark Advance and well as AFRs. Other items such as oil pressure/temps can be monitored on the Awron display we installed earlier.

Some items can be measures via the OBD port, with exception of Boost, which requires an analog signal. Since we'll be clocking many runs on this platform, a 1/8" NPT fitting was tapped on the charge pipe for measuring.



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Dyno Results: Baseline - 91 octane

Results are as follows with a peak 415whp/411lb-ft TQ (STD) on 91 fuel.

STD


SAE


Conditions


Dyno Results: Baseline - 100 octane

After a few baseline runs were established, some 100 octane was added to see if there were any gains with little to no change in numbers.

STD


SAE


Conditions


Now that baselines are established, time to have some fun.
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      08-21-2014, 06:53 PM   #70
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little to no change in numbers but smoothed out the curve a little at lower RPMs, to be expected.

could you post the uncorrected numbers as well? I can back calculate them from the conditions if you don't have the data.

thanks guys, leading edge with information on this car for us owners (well, soon to be owners )
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Any regrets on the cloth/ leather seat combo? What are your thoughts of them so far?
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Not one bit. If anything, its been getting more positive feedback from extended leather owners during visits.
Thanks. I got the cloth but then found out that choosing exec package would give me free leather but it was too late to switch. Car is already built. Wasn't sure since I've not seen cloth in person yet. Any advice on maintaining cloth? This will actually be my first car ever with cloth in it lol
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Awesome thread so far. Also taken back by the Irvine C&C rules. I'm moving to Orange County next week and wanted to go to the next C&C but since I have an M3 they won't let me??
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great work Tom and EAS, this is making me want one more and more
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Does anyone have an accurate drivetrain loss figure for these cars figure out how much hp they're making at the crank?
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      08-25-2014, 02:53 PM   #76
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At Buttonwillow Race Park with a few friends yesterday:

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      08-25-2014, 08:32 PM   #77
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More pictures from the Speed District Event:

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As many of you know, I hold track events. I was lucky enough to have Gabriel Milori attend the event. He offered to shoot my car on the track. As we were shooting, I figured it would be SICK to have a bunch of M3/M4s together. Hope to see you guys at the track. I update my instagram more then anything that is photo based, be sure to follow. speeddistrict #speeddistrict Here is the out come...
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Journal Entry 005: Cars & Coffee: Irvine

Special thanks jc05e46m3 for arranging some M4s to show up at Cars & Coffee in Irvine. Cars and Coffee attracts the elite of the elite when it comes to cars. Supercars, exotics and some rare muscle (both old and new) which all come out for a short amount of time in the wee hours of the morning.

Unfortunately, a new rule not allowing 4-door vehicles turned away a couple of M3s and M5 from displaying. Weird.

The "M Row" drew a rather large crowd most of the morning, so pictures were a bit tough to get:

M4s are jc05e46m3, EAS and Jaguar's. Not sure who the Mineral Grey was parked a couple of spots down. Otherwise, a good turnout and great catching up with old friends and meeting some new ones.
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Journal Entry 012: Exterior Personalization - Grilles, Gills, Reflectors, Engine Cover

Hard to call it "personalized" since most M3/M4 owners go this route, the exterior goodies arrived from IND today for this build. M4 is starting to look how it should have come from factory.

Items installed
iND Painted Engine Cover - Austin Yellow Metallic
iND Painted Front Reflectors - Austin Yellow Metallic
iND Painted Key Hole Cover - Austin Yellow Metallic

BMW F32 Performance Kidney Grille Surrounds - Gloss Black
iND Painted Trunk Badge - Gloss Black
iND Painted Side Markers - Gloss Black

As one would expect, paint quality from iND is exceptional on all the pieces. The Engine cover really makes it pop under the hood.

The kidney grilles are BMW Performance F32 4-series pieces, in which the rings are separated from the new grilles and easily installed onto the M4 slats.

She's starting to come along nicely. Next up: Performance.
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Journal Entry 014: Baseline Dyno

With the minor touches covering the exterior at the moment, it's about time to make sure our M4 performs as good as it looks. Baseline numbers need to be established in order to properly measure gains on parts being installed later.

We will also be datalogging as well, to capture other points such as IATs, Boost Pressure, Spark Advance and well as AFRs. Other items such as oil pressure/temps can be monitored on the Awron display we installed earlier.

Some items can be measures via the OBD port, with exception of Boost, which requires an analog signal. Since we'll be clocking many runs on this platform, a 1/8" NPT fitting was tapped on the charge pipe for measuring.

Dyno Results: Baseline - 100 octane

After a few baseline runs were established, some 100 octane was added to see if there were any gains with little to no change in numbers.

Now that baselines are established, time to have some fun.
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More pictures from the Speed District Event:
Looks great! This is a hell of a Journal. I need to steal some of the ideas. I'm psyched to see your car tomorrow since there has been a ton done since last time I saw you. Can't wait!
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This is definitely the best thread I've ever seen!
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Great thread. Car looks amazing on the the 18s, love them.
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Great build so far!
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I really like the stock 18" wheels. Makes me wish I got them instead of the 19". Sidewall ratio is perfect, as is the deep concave in both front and rear
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Journal Entry 011: Valentine One Hardwire

My V1 has never let me down. Its like a trusty co-pilot I've had for years, and usually one of the first things to do to a new daily.

I've never been a fan of the telephone cord visible on the windshield. While V1 has recently released the Savvy, it's just additional clutter in the cabin area and I'd probably end up taking it out with a wild kick by accident one day. Instead, we'll be hardwiring the V1 to turn on/off with the ignition.

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1. Start by crimping the spade connectors onto the hardwire kit.


2. Pull off trim plate on sunroof panel/light cluster.


3. With a small pocket screwdriver, press the retaining tab while slightly pulling on sunroof module and work out of place. There are (2) retaining tabs on opposite sides.


4. Remove plastic mirror housing by pulling apart. Crimp ScotchLocks onto wires as follows: Green/Brown Stripe & Brown/Black Stripe.


5. Route Power/Ground leads through headliner to exit by driver's side of rearview mirror.


6. Pull some slack on connecting leads by driver's side of rearview mirror.


7. Connect spade connectors to ScotchLocks as follows: Green/Brown = +12V Switched/KL30 & Brown/Black = Ground.


8. Connect RJ11 cable to [MAIN] port on V1 Hardwire Kit.


9. Reinstall mirror housing, route RJ11 cable through headliner to driver's side of mirror.


10. Reinstall remaining trim pieces and plug into RJ11 port on V1. Press START button and test.


Install is complete. Verify V1 position is clear of headliner and does not interfere with sun visor. Enjoy and safe driving out there!
Omg!!! How much for this install???
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Omg!!! How much for this install???
I'll follow up with PM.
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Journal Entry 015: BMW M Performance Aero Package

Big day today, BMW M-Performance Aero arrived ahead of schedule.



Instead of installing 1 or 2 pieces, we're going all in and installing everything on the long awaited the BMW M-Performance Aero.

Having seen, handled and installed a lot of aftermarket parts, this has to be some of the best quality and designed pieces we've seen. All parts fit perfectly with the M4's contours with no visible gaps, even for the most scrutinized types. Extra bonus on the M4 since there isn't a spoiler requiring removal like M3 (and previous models).

Simply put, BMW did their homework and knocked it out of the ballpark with these pieces, raising the bar for aftermarket to measure up to.

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The end result is simply fantastic, going from aggressive to downright menacing in the matter of a few hours. The carbon weave really pops against the Austin Yellow finish.





































Might look into painting the lower lip Gloss Black and wrapping with clear film to make it match with the other exterior trim. Otherwise, our M4 is really coming together nicely.
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damn love the o e aggression and as always excellent pictures.
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