M0nk3y Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I figured I'd share my 128i that I built for SCCA Solo STX Class since the season is over for me. Some of you know the car, but I like showing it off.. Car recently won the ProFinale and Overall Championship for ProSolo in Lincoln, NE as well as 5th/58 in the STX field during Nationals. Wish I could place better at Nationals but there is next year: Season Results: 1st Wilmington Spring ProSolo - Super Challenge Winner 4th Toledo ProSolo 3rd Wilmington Summer ProSolo 1st Toledo Match Tour 2nd Wilmington Champ Tour 1st ProSolo Finale - Overall ProSolo Champion for STX 5th Nationals http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/11999771_10205597206277711_6113555892173754229_o_zpshewzpjwm.jpg Mod List TCKline Dual Adjustable Coilovers w/TCK Caster/Camber Plates Kosei K8R 17×9 with 255/40 RE-71Rs Front/Rear Swaybar Recaro SPGs (Ebay Reps) with VAC Mounting Hardware Subframe + Diff Bushings Diffsonline Custom Differential BMW Performance SSK Active Autowerke Headers + Tune Muffler Delete Hawk Brake Pads 17lb Battery Fender Roll Next year: Softer front bar New Brake Pads Custom Exhaust Intake Pics from a couple events: http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/kherbst-12_zpsfw7t2r91.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/kherbst-9_zpszssnhkx3.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/kherbst-7_zps9vlqrlwt.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/kherbst-6_zpsj4zonalc.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/kherbst-4_zpsgwrmluju.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/kherbst-1_zpsbyln3qfb.jpg Videos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Looks like a blast! When you say the car won, does that mean you don't drive it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Looks very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0nk3y Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Looks like a blast! When you say the car won, does that mean you don't drive it? Thanks! Bad wording, I drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Impressive standings! Cool how a properly set-up 128 does that much damage... Aside from cost, was the 128 always the plan (over a 135)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/9/93477/4183526-2271147124-HaGay.gif :bangbang: :burn: :marc: Edited October 13, 2015 by bmwohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0nk3y Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Impressive standings! Cool how a properly set-up 128 does that much damage... Aside from cost, was the 128 always the plan (over a 135)? Still learning the car, I think I found some additional tweaking out at Lincoln that I can apply here. I bought the 128 as a lemon law car actually, so cost helped a ton. The 135 is classed into STU, which is fairly difficult to compete in because you can't fit big enough tires to become competitive. Plus I wanted to avoid issues of N54/55 engines. Mine has been bulletproof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Badass congrats. I decided my current build will be competing in auto-x. Any idea what class a motor swapped E30 would fall in and how competitive it would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Cheater Car, Cheater Tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I enjoyed watching these on the pooper. Wanna race a stock mustang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0nk3y Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Badass congrats. I decided my current build will be competing in auto-x. Any idea what class a motor swapped E30 would fall in and how competitive it would be? If it's swapped you'll instantly be in SM, street mod. Unless you want to throw paper at the car, it won't be very competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0nk3y Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I enjoyed watching these on the pooper. Wanna race a stock mustang? I never said the car is fast. It's slow, makes loud noises. Only makes 229 @ 207 ft-lbs at the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsm_sleeper Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 If it's swapped you'll instantly be in SM, street mod. Unless you want to throw paper at the car, it won't be very competitive. SM = Spend/t Money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 If it's swapped you'll instantly be in SM, street mod. Unless you want to throw paper at the car, it won't be very competitive. How would a <2500 lb, 300hp/300tq, BBK, coilover, sticky tire car do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 How would a <2500 lb, 300hp/300tq, BBK, coilover, sticky tire car do? Potentially, pretty well. If you haven't AutoXed before, don't worry about classing. Just show up, have fun, and get some seat time. To be regionally competitive, you just need all the seat time you can get and a well-prepped car. To be Nationally competitive you'll need to pick a class and then build a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Great advice thank you. Not worried about short term competitiveness, but something tells me I would rather win with a slow car then get killed because I'm in the wrong class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Great advice thank you. Not worried about short term competitiveness, but something tells me I would rather win with a slow car then get killed because I'm in the wrong class. Plus, you get the bonus of beating cars that are much faster on paper and more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Plus, you get the bonus of beating cars that are much faster on paper and more expensive. I have $0 invested in my build, so that will be most cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I never said the car is fast. It's slow, makes loud noises. Only makes 229 @ 207 ft-lbs at the wheel I meant at AutoX :ninja: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 How would a <2500 lb, 300hp/300tq, BBK, coilover, sticky tire car do? BBK would be a waste of money on a <2500lb car...spend that money elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 BBK would be a waste of money on a <2500lb car...spend that money elsewhere Too late. Though you may be correct about autox, everyone has great things to say about it around an actual track. I haven't installed it yet, but surely going from 1 piston to 4 and a bigger rotor couldn't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 They were all power courses anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 BBK would be a waste of money on a <2500lb car...spend that money elsewhere truthfully, that depends... There's a lot of value in dropping unsprung weight... Aftermarket caliper carriers, aluminum carriers and floating rotors that have aluminum hats can easily drop 5-10 pounds per corner, which has serious value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 GORDON IS MY CO-PILOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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