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Forum: Misc 06-10-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,351
Posted By bubela
Motion Motorsport under panel and radiator baffle

Installed a Motion Motorsport under panel and radiator baffle. Getting ready for another HPDE and figured I'd try to keep it a little cooler this time.
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Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 08-23-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 55,842
Posted By bubela
Dude.. you are my hero! My car is very fast, but...

Dude.. you are my hero! My car is very fast, but you would kick my ass on this track. I've only driven the Nordschleife twice (first ever track experience), and I get goosebumps watching your...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 01-27-2014, 02:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,557
Posted By bubela
Yeah you can!

Yeah you can!
Forum: Induction 12-24-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,319
Posted By bubela
I've got about 20,000 boosted miles on it. It...

I've got about 20,000 boosted miles on it. It weighs 2800 pounds and pulls Hard. A Ton of fun to drive indeed.
Forum: Induction 12-24-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,319
Posted By bubela
Thanks, I hope so too! I'll be picking up...

Thanks, I hope so too!

I'll be picking up an electronic boost controller over the winter as well. As you can see in the graph below, boost tapers 2psi down to 16.5. I'd like pressure to...
Forum: Induction 11-25-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,319
Posted By bubela
I went back to Maximum PSI and got an RKtune on...

I went back to Maximum PSI and got an RKtune on my car. Upped the HP a bit to 500 at 18.5 PSI. Gained a little torque in the process. The car has better driving characteristics and much better...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 11-25-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,557
Posted By bubela
Dude.. the car looks super good on the Hoosiers! ...

Dude.. the car looks super good on the Hoosiers! Nice time too. You're gona need to ride the clutch through first, or up the PSI for that 10.9. Giddy up and glad you had fun!
Forum: Induction 06-12-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 219,365
Posted By bubela
Time for a forged 6 cylinder turbo build while...

Time for a forged 6 cylinder turbo build while you drive the 4!
Forum: Suspension 04-14-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,269
Posted By bubela
I put an M Roadster and 318ti subframe next to...

I put an M Roadster and 318ti subframe next to one another and examined the differences.

The mounts for the trailing arms are gusseted a little more on the M roadster.

Also, if you look...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 04-12-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 55,842
Posted By bubela
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/bubela/I...

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/bubela/IMG_3675_zpsb624cf3e.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/bubela/IMG_2669_zpsbc2347ab.jpg
Forum: General Chit Chat 03-30-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,274
Posted By bubela
That car is apart 5x more often than it is...

That car is apart 5x more often than it is together. Such a shame he doesn't drive it! It was the inspiration for my car. Except I DD mine!
Forum: General Chit Chat 03-29-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,274
Posted By bubela
Who is faster than me?

Who is faster than me?
Forum: Induction 01-16-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,319
Posted By bubela
I cut down a few inches to grab air from the...

I cut down a few inches to grab air from the radiator and exhaust it over the hood instead of heating the engine more. Basically just going to use it for an HPDE or two this year.
Forum: Induction 01-15-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,319
Posted By bubela
Did this last month with a scrap hood: ...

Did this last month with a scrap hood:

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/bubela/IMG_2996.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/bubela/IMG_2991.jpg
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Forum: Differentials 11-30-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,540
Posted By bubela
mmmmaybe ten pounds, give or take.

mmmmaybe ten pounds, give or take.
Forum: Induction 11-04-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,319
Posted By bubela
Yeah, the patch didn't hold fully. I wasn't...

Yeah, the patch didn't hold fully. I wasn't surprised. So I did what I wanted to do in the first place.

Ran out of spool in the mig so I didn't get to finish the last (aesthetic) weld. However,...
Forum: Differentials 11-04-2012, 11:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,540
Posted By bubela
Differential cross member installation reinforcement bar and dif ear tab.

I was ripping the floor out of my ti, so I did this.

Ran out of spool in the mig so I didn't get to finish the last (aesthetic) weld. However, I just went for a test run.

Awesome.

Welded a...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-23-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 88,244
Posted By bubela
Do you have a shot like this one, but from...

Do you have a shot like this one, but from underneath? Before and after the installed cross member would be cool.

http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac302/hatchgrafix/84311bcd.jpg

I have a ti...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 09-30-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By bubela
10.9 @ 133.78 MPH

Went to a track rental before Bimmerfest East. Still running the PT6262, but had mostly 103 octane fuel in the tank and ran 20 psi. Same tune as last year. Car tipped the scales with 1/2 tank of...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-22-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 88,244
Posted By bubela
I do have power steering. I guess that helps...

I do have power steering. I guess that helps make it easier on the link in question, ahy.

Deal dude. Bimmerfest east is a definite if you ever make it over here. Mint however, is always up in...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-22-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 88,244
Posted By bubela
Dude. Glad you're still alive. Now I have to...

Dude. Glad you're still alive. Now I have to look over my steering linkage since you seem to break what I break, before me.

Did you see I ran a 10.9 a few weeks ago? Still lovin this turbo!
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-23-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 88,244
Posted By bubela
It looks slow dude.

It looks slow dude.
Forum: Induction 07-09-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 219,365
Posted By bubela
Don't forget to get some sticky tires!! What are...

Don't forget to get some sticky tires!! What are you running currently?

My Mickey Thompson drag radials handle 420wtq/460whp very well, and the Star Specs I daily drive with aren't too shabby in...
Forum: Induction 07-09-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 66,358
Posted By bubela
Yikes.. Definitely get that fixed soon. I blew a...

Yikes.. Definitely get that fixed soon. I blew a hole in the side, not the top, of one of my (stock piston) motors. We think it was from running too rich.
Forum: Induction 06-06-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,319
Posted By bubela
Well, all this drag racing and just general...

Well, all this drag racing and just general beating on the car had to take its toll somewhere. As Jon Hatch (hatchgrafix) already found out, the same thing is happening to me. Some day I'll do...
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