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      01-27-2019, 06:55 AM   #45
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Cool build! Any idea of the lbs. of downforce your getting from the splitter and wing?
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      01-28-2019, 02:45 AM   #46
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Cool build! Any idea of the lbs. of downforce your getting from the splitter and wing?
No idea on how much downforce, but I'm somewhere between 3200 and 3300lbs with me and half a tank of gas in the car- Casey had it weigh in at 3315lbs when he did my corner balance, but the car has lost some weight since then (and it was done with the stock 19s on the car, not my apexs)
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So what was causing limp mode?
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      05-07-2019, 02:57 PM   #48
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So what was causing limp mode?
Too much back-pressure from the prototype exhaust I had on.

I swapped exhaust the day before I was going to take it in to get looked at, and figured why not clear the codes and give it a shot. It pulled all the way to redline and didn't throw any codes. I've tracked it 2-3 times since then and zero issues.
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Awesome build Shmelgy - where did you get the lexan windows?
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      05-13-2019, 03:16 PM   #50
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So what was causing limp mode?
Too much back-pressure from the prototype exhaust I had on.

I swapped exhaust the day before I was going to take it in to get looked at, and figured why not clear the codes and give it a shot. It pulled all the way to redline and didn't throw any codes. I've tracked it 2-3 times since then and zero issues.
Were there any other problems with too much backpressure? Any engine damage or harm?
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Were there any other problems with too much backpressure? Any engine damage or harm?
Not that I know of. My friend that is a bmw master tech thought I bent a valve or something, which was causing the error code, but there is no way of knowing unless we take the engine apart. Considering the car is running great now with no issues, I don't see myself taking it apart until I do rod bearings.

I'll let you know if anything shows up in the future
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Awesome build Shmelgy - where did you get the lexan windows?
Could have sworn I replied earlier but just noticed I didn't.

Casey at Racewerkz had a lot of stuff left over from their shop car. The lexan windows, carbon doors, SPL components, differential, and rear wing are all from that car
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Would you mind posting some photos of how the swan neck uprights are mounted in the trunk?

Thanks!
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Would you mind posting some photos of how the swan neck uprights are mounted in the trunk?

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Suspension update: I swapped out the front springs a few months ago for shorter Swift springs.

Feels great to be able to run wider tires now. For anyone with the perch issue, like on KWs, I would definitely recommend this for the peace of mind. Pic attached is 305/645/18 Pirelli DH on 18x10et25 with NO SPACER
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Suspension update: I swapped out the front springs a few months ago for shorter Swift springs.

Feels great to be able to run wider tires now. For anyone with the perch issue, like on KWs, I would definitely recommend this for the peace of mind. Pic attached is 305/645/18 Pirelli DH on 18x10et25 with NO SPACER
This is a lot of questions, but what length spring and spring rate, do you still have the KW helper spring setup, and do you have photos of the ride height?

I'm still trying to figure out what specs to use for my KW CS setup, which currently has the 110n/mm stock KW setup.
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This is a lot of questions, but what length spring and spring rate, do you still have the KW helper spring setup, and do you have photos of the ride height?

I'm still trying to figure out what specs to use for my KW CS setup, which currently has the 110n/mm stock KW setup.
I did the Eibach spring conversion that is mentioned on a few threads. It’s probably the best “easy button” option to the wheel clearance dilemma.
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      01-18-2020, 02:45 AM   #58
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Suspension update: I swapped out the front springs a few months ago for shorter Swift springs.

Feels great to be able to run wider tires now. For anyone with the perch issue, like on KWs, I would definitely recommend this for the peace of mind. Pic attached is 305/645/18 Pirelli DH on 18x10et25 with NO SPACER
This is a lot of questions, but what length spring and spring rate, do you still have the KW helper spring setup, and do you have photos of the ride height?

I'm still trying to figure out what specs to use for my KW CS setup, which currently has the 110n/mm stock KW setup.
6 inch spring (down from 7), I'm pretty sure the spring rate is 728lbs, never had a helper spring, and I'll upload a ride height pic when I get her ready for the track tomorrow. Raised both front and rear a little after doing the spring swap
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Here you go Bartledoo
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Shmelgy what is the length of your Featherlite?
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      01-20-2020, 10:47 AM   #61
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Shmelgy what is the length of your Featherlite?
Not mine, borrowed it from lemanszcpm3 and I'm pretty sure it's 18ft
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Not mine, borrowed it from lemanszcpm3 and I'm pretty sure it's 18ft
I believe it is an 18ft. Not sure tbh.

Sick thread! I never did one for my build! e90 m3 currently is sub 3,000lbs with carbon doors installed
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What is the current status of this thing?
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What is the current status of this thing?
Taking it to racewerkz next week to install the cf driveshaft, along with a Spec race clutch and lightweight flywheel. Still need to find a shop to install my cf doors. Other than that, all good

Will most likely be going to the next couple speeddistrict events. Got a 1:26.2 at the last big willow day, on takeoffs. Going to give the Toyo RR a shot and see how those compare
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Taking it to racewerkz next week to install the cf driveshaft, along with a Spec race clutch and lightweight flywheel. Still need to find a shop to install my cf doors. Other than that, all good

Will most likely be going to the next couple speeddistrict events. Got a 1:26.2 at the last big willow day, on takeoffs. Going to give the Toyo RR a shot and see how those compare
you got an Instagram for this thing?
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Taking it to racewerkz next week to install the cf driveshaft, along with a Spec race clutch and lightweight flywheel. Still need to find a shop to install my cf doors. Other than that, all good

Will most likely be going to the next couple speeddistrict events. Got a 1:26.2 at the last big willow day, on takeoffs. Going to give the Toyo RR a shot and see how those compare
you got an Instagram for this thing?
Nope, but I post on my personal ig story on the days I go to the track
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