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David@ApexRaceParts · 12-18-2012, 05:55 PM

Awesome project!

Diver · 12-18-2012, 07:08 PM

Sick, as they say.

CBS · 12-18-2012, 10:22 PM

Congrats James! Always fun to read about your successes and what the Bimmwerworld Team is doing....

Happy Holidays!

Chris

shivaswrath · 12-18-2012, 11:07 PM

Amazing and congrats!

dreamspeed · 12-20-2012, 01:29 AM

What kind of wheels are those? The black ones in the first picture.

M3SQRD · 12-20-2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamspeed

What kind of wheels are those? The black ones in the first picture.

TE37SL's:
http://store.bimmerworld.com/rays-vo...els-p1537.aspx

JamesClay · 12-20-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by M3SQRD

TE37SL's:
http://store.bimmerworld.com/rays-vo...els-p1537.aspx

^^^ Those. 18x9.5 currently, but we will be staggering with the new power level coming and likely going wider all around if we can get the bodywork we want completed. These wheels have been outstandingly durable - they take a huge beating on track and it usually takes another car or a wall to bend them.

mhabs · 12-20-2012, 07:38 PM

James, awesome looking project car. I'm curious about the gold heat shield tape...have you guys found it to result in measurable differences in intake/engine temperatures? seems like a great idea conceptually. Thx

JamesClay · 12-20-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mhabs

James, awesome looking project car. I'm curious about the gold heat shield tape...have you guys found it to result in measurable differences in intake/engine temperatures? seems like a great idea conceptually. Thx

Air intake at race speeds - minimal, but a tick here and there helps. The plastic is pretty good and the airflow rate there is quick, so not as big of a deal. The gold stuff is great for radiant heat though - protecting shock canisters from glowing headers, protecting fuel cells from mufflers, etc. We also use a second type of insulation at times that has some air barrier built in that is effective in some other applications.

mhabs · 12-22-2012, 01:38 PM

Thx, nice to know. Hard to tell from the pics, but is the gold heat tape also on the bottom of the airbox? Have you guys also tested/seen any benefit of wrapping some/parts of the exhaust in exhaust wrap?

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Originally Posted by JamesClay

Air intake at race speeds - minimal, but a tick here and there helps. The plastic is pretty good and the airflow rate there is quick, so not as big of a deal. The gold stuff is great for radiant heat though - protecting shock canisters from glowing headers, protecting fuel cells from mufflers, etc. We also use a second type of insulation at times that has some air barrier built in that is effective in some other applications.

JamesClay · 12-22-2012, 04:30 PM

We have approached the plenum multiple ways with multiple materials, including all surfaces. Just not a really noticeable difference there.

We have done header wraps, coatings, etc. Probably the biggest benefit is underhood temps, which help shock absorbers, especially with remote reservoirs. We see minimal power difference, but protecting other components is important. Sometimes with our race tuning, the headers can get to glowing yellow or hotter, especially in warmup.

e92involved · 12-22-2012, 08:36 PM

I love the gold on the engine cover!!

img · 12-27-2012, 09:25 AM

Looks great

12-18-2012, 05:55 PM	#23
David@ApexRaceParts BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 481 iTrader: (0)	Awesome project! __________________ \| David D. \| 888.499.9135 x802 \| david@apexraceparts.com \| Facebook \| Blog \|

12-18-2012, 07:08 PM	#24
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,030 iTrader: (0)	Sick, as they say. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

12-18-2012, 10:22 PM	#25
CBS Captain Drives: E90 M3 - E60 528xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 877 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 E90 [4.85] 2009 BMW 528xi [0.00] 2008 BMW 328xi [0.00]	Congrats James! Always fun to read about your successes and what the Bimmwerworld Team is doing.... Happy Holidays! Chris __________________ ESS VT-1 550 \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Fall Line Half Cage \| RaceTech 4009W \| 6 pt Harness \| Rear Seat Delete \| Motion Control DA Dampers w/remote reservoirs \| 900/650 Hyperco Springs \| RD Sport Sway Bars \| Brembo 380 BBK \| GC Camber Plates \| Michelin Cups \| GTS Black Wheels \| Eisenmann Sport \| Stack Gauges \| Painted Challenge Front Lip \| Painted ZCP Rear Spoiler \| Xpel Ultimate Film \| LuxAngelEyes

12-18-2012, 11:07 PM	#26
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,995 iTrader: (2)	Amazing and congrats! __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

12-22-2012, 04:30 PM	#33
JamesClay BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW 3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 232 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1996 320iT [0.00] 2003 M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2008 M3 [0.00]	We have approached the plenum multiple ways with multiple materials, including all surfaces. Just not a really noticeable difference there. We have done header wraps, coatings, etc. Probably the biggest benefit is underhood temps, which help shock absorbers, especially with remote reservoirs. We see minimal power difference, but protecting other components is important. Sometimes with our race tuning, the headers can get to glowing yellow or hotter, especially in warmup. __________________ James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com http://www.bimmerworldracing.com

12-20-2012, 01:29 AM	#27
dreamspeed Lieutenant Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 505 iTrader: (0)	What kind of wheels are those? The black ones in the first picture.

12-20-2012, 07:38 PM	#30
mhabs Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 448 iTrader: (0)	James, awesome looking project car. I'm curious about the gold heat shield tape...have you guys found it to result in measurable differences in intake/engine temperatures? seems like a great idea conceptually. Thx

12-22-2012, 08:36 PM	#34
e92involved Captain Drives: 2012 BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 627 iTrader: (0)	I love the gold on the engine cover!! __________________

12-27-2012, 09:25 AM	#35
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,871 iTrader: (5)	Looks great __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

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