SoCal Canyon Cruise?

[E92Gok]

Originally Posted by HerbNRacer

I’m stuck at home today also, air quality is no good. (Made a good excuse) lol. Plus my AVIN is arriving today and I’m itching to install it!!!

What's AVIN : sounds interesting

[HerbNRacer]

It’s an upgrade to the CCC/CIC system. It integrates an android based tablet in the stock screen location all while retaining the stock features and menus. https://avinusa.com/8-8-bmw-3-series...on-system.html

Not sure why more people aren’t going this route instead of NBT...

Dash Pulled apart awaiting my delivery...

[R5169]

Really interested to see how you like it, very well priced upgrade!

[HerbNRacer]

Originally Posted by R5169

Really interested to see how you like it, very well priced upgrade!

Once I have it all working I will try and post a DIY on it and provide some feedback as I use it some. It will be in the car this Sunday’s run for those that want to see it first hand!! (Hopefully it doesn’t suck! Lol)

[E92Gok]

Dude that looks awesome! Would love to see it in person and hear your feedback on it!

[zipper228]

if anyone is feeling indulgent, there is an Alliance gas station just of the Chesebro exit going north on the 101 (get off, go right, right again) that sells 100 octane race gas. Pricey, but a 50/50 mix with 91 seems to make a noticeable difference

[HerbNRacer]

Originally Posted by zipper228

if anyone is feeling indulgent, there is an Alliance gas station just of the Chesebro exit going north on the 101 (get off, go right, right again) that sells 100 octane race gas. Pricey, but a 50/50 mix with 91 seems to make a noticeable difference

Sweet! I have a VP race gas station near my house and might try that mix out!

[E92Gok]

Total noob question but you can fill up race gas just being stock? I would like to try that out too

[zipper228]

Originally Posted by E92Gok

Total noob question but you can fill up race gas just being stock? I would like to try that out too

good question, im tuned so cant answer but here is a related thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=678608

[zipper228]

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=669553
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617305

these two are more helpful. sounds like the consensus is yes

[HerbNRacer]

Originally Posted by E92Gok

Total noob question but you can fill up race gas just being stock? I would like to try that out too

You can but your car would run like crap.

First Octane is the fuels ability to resist ignition due to high pressure. The higher the octane the more pressure it can handle before self ignition.

Octane and engine compression ration go hand in hand. The Higher the compression an engine has the higher the octane you need. There is an optimal octane for any given engine and in most cases following the MFG’s recommendation is your best bet. I.E. most Honda’s fall in the 8-9 to 1 compression ratio, these engines don’t produce very high pressures and using a lower octane fuel is better suited for these applications. Contrary to popular belief 91 octane is actually bad for these low compression engine and can hurt performance.

Now with our cars we have a much higher compression ration of 12 to 1. This means that, with a low octane fuel, the amount of pressure the engine creates would actually cause the fuel to ignite before the spark plug ever fired. This is very bad and can cause catastrophic engine failure. Which is why you NEVER put anything less than 91 in your ///M. Now with that said here in Cali 91 is as good as it gets, and our cars actually have to detune themselves to make up for our chitty fuel. I’m guessing 93-96 would be optimal for our engines based off the 12 to 1 compression. Which is why Zipper says a 50/50 mix makes her purr!!

(Sorry long post, I’m an engine builder )

[HerbNRacer]

Originally Posted by zipper228

good question, im tuned so cant answer but here is a related thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=678608

What tune are you running Zipper? Did you notice a difference? Any dyno results?

(Just checked your links Zipper, good information!)

[E92Gok]

I appreciate the feed back from both of you! Gives me a better understanding of how it all works, read the other posts that zipper sent as well. What tunes are you guys running? I'm on the market for one and Idk which one I should choose.

[zipper228]

Mine has Gintani, which it had when I bought the car and I've never driven it without. Previous owner spoke highly of the improvement over stock though. Their website claims improvements of +20-25 WHP / +15-20 WTQ but I have never dyno'd so can't back that up myself

[R5169]

I've had a great experience with Gintani so far. Got about 500+ miles on it now. Went from stock to catless + MS filter + gintani tune, the car is a completely different beast.

Purely butt dyno, but it feels so much more raw now and wants to roast tires way easier in anything south of 4th.

[HerbNRacer]

Thanks! Sounds worth checking out

Originally Posted by R5169

I've had a great experience with Gintani so far. Got about 500+ miles on it now. Went from stock to catless + MS filter + gintani tune, the car is a completely different beast.

Purely butt dyno, but it feels so much more raw now and wants to roast tires way easier in anything south of 4th.

Where did you get yours done, how much?

[miked7285]

Looking forward to the run tomorrow and meeting everyone!

I'll be in the space grey e92 with black zcp's.

[R5169]

Originally Posted by HerbNRacer

Thanks! Sounds worth checking out



Where did you get yours done, how much?

I bought as part of their group buy a month or so back. $650 out the door in 15 minutes, I just swung past their store for the install.

X-pipe and filter was from EAS, I think like $1,400 for both including tax and labor.

[R5169]

I’ll come along for the first leg and head home once we hit PCH, got a bit of shit to organize tomorrow.

I’ll be out earlier in the canyons up to Supercar Sunday if anyone is keen. Bout 15 minutes east.

Space Grey E90 M3.

[HerbNRacer]

Oh yeah fellas!! It’s gonna be a fantastic day tomorrow, we will be right between the fires and enjoying the nice beach weather. Drop your top and get out for a killer run through Malibu!!!!

[Atf22]

Wooooooo they just gave me the day off tomorrow! See y’all in the morning!

[starks_25]

Going to try and make it. Hopefully see you guys in the morning.