Haus of Guru: The Ultimate Car Build Off (Page 38/58)
bmwguru
APR 01, 09:37 AM
This week will be pretty much tuning time for the car. I'll be datalogging with a wideband to and from work and making adjustments as needed. My only complaint so far is the front suspension kit achieves max caster at 4.8 degrees. I was hoping to run more than that, but the 4.8 degrees is in factory spec.
Dave
exoticse
APR 04, 09:48 AM
The anticipation is killing me !
When you put those wheels on, i may need resuscitation.
bmwguru
APR 04, 08:21 PM
I spent some time driving the car today....all I can say is that car is FAST! I am looking forward to seeing the dyno numbers soon. Not sure if I listed the mods before, but here is the list:
POR 15 engine bay and cradle Held Motorsports complete front suspension upgrade with coil overs and tubular control arms Rodney Dickman's shifter rebuild kit and transmission bracket upgrades Generation 5 blower with 3.0" supercharger pulley powdercoated to match the body aluminum valve covers 77mm throttle body with ZZP's turndown to fit under the decklid Full size intercooler with custom reservoir ZZP stage 3 ported heads with oversize valves (it has the XP hot cam) Devil's own Methanol injection- I was able to add 4 degrees of timing safely at WOT 4" CAI (pre existing hand made stainless steel unequal length headers)
I'm sure Charlie will be seeing some 1st place trophies this year...
Just a quick 10 second video of the blower being louder than the exhaust...The video was taken from my phone. In person, the car sounds amazing. Dave
Sweet sounds/looks great.
bmwguru
APR 07, 02:11 PM
I've been driving charlie's car and testing its limits.......let's just say the car now has enough power to make a Getrag blow into many pieces. I'll update as we progress. Dave
Charlie64
APR 07, 02:23 PM
Well in excess of 430whp easily kills a Getrag 282, the axles, and clutch....most impressive that this was done while rolling after shifting to 2nd from 1st!!!
On the positive side...the tune is 100% perfect
Quite the increase from last year
ConvictedRedneck
APR 07, 04:50 PM
...Sorry to hear the news? Or am I? Can't wait to see this car when it's finished! What's the status of the new wheels?
Charlie64
APR 07, 04:54 PM
Wheels are due in this week. Tires are already in.
Here's the fronts.
I picked up the centercaps for my wheels from the paint shop yesterday. They were painted to match my car. I decided to put the decals on now.
With tape removed from exterior ring...
With decal applied.
[This message has been edited by Charlie64 (edited 04-08-2012).]
exoticse
APR 08, 11:25 AM
Charlie can you give me the offsets you are using on your wheels ?
Can't wait to see this car when it's finished! What's the status of the new wheels?
