i found my boost leak today,i have split one of the rubber doughnuts inbetween the the plenum and inlet and it is split about an inch going round and i still managed to pull a 12.9 with the leak with the boost peaking 1.4bar and dropping off rapidly

Split doughnuts seems to be quite common now

I had a huge split in one of mine too

anyone putting any vids up

thats exactly how mine was,but i have fixed it now,i have split them 3 times now its starting to get on my nerves.

can you not swap rubber doughnut on the inlet manifold for like samco hoses? will that not make them stonger or do they have to be a certain design?

yes thats a good option we can do to yours.

Hi Leighton,

The 135i would have been running a map so his terminals should be between 106-108mph, this is what I've typically seen on this model. I've seen a 135i run sub 13 seconds (12.7!!) so either this one has a normal remap pushing about 360-370bhp or he's running a strong map at 390bhp+ but is a bit inexperienced so not quite getting the times. My ex mapped 335d did a best of 13.2 at 107mph, quicker than a couple of manual E92 M3's but slower than a DCT equipped E92 M3, they posted 13.5 and 12.7 secs respectively.

Jules.

You can't directly swap the doughnuts for a short length of samco - the doughnuts have a thick lip inside them that bridge the gap between the plenum and the manifold. There are ways of getting around it - and I've been planning on removing a lip from the inlet manifold to the gap is flush. This also means moving the plenum to manifold brackets though.

Chris

There is a way round it but too long to explain as I'm using the iPhone ATM to write this.

Where are these videos then?

Steve_G has all the vids but has gone away for a few days so when he comes back i'll put them up. Don't worry i won't forget.

I'm sure Wests friend was taking some too of his best runs.

Well we had a HD camera with proper quality. One of the vids is so funny. You see West and Squid line up and west boosts off, Squid is just sitting there popping the launch control, the joys of wearing sandals for racing

if any one can help out ive got the videos, just cant post them!

get them vids on dude

i would love to see my first run

Western,

ive only got one of your runs...

and the other black plus and my runs, sending the videos to flea tonight!

Evan worse than that on the next run. I was lined up next to TurboJ when I was being told off like a naughty school boy by the woman on the line for doing a burn out too close to the start line when the light goes green and Jason shoots off. 2 seconds later she finishes having a go at me and off I trundle....

So what was your best time of the day Squid and terminal?

My best time was 13.5 @111. However, I did not manage to beat my performance the first time round where I got 13.3 @113.

I was playing with different launch techniques on Saturday. I tried the launch control once, but it was the first time I had used it and I think it was the second slowest time I did!

I was still running with the spare wheel, jack tools and loads of assorted junk in the car as I forgot to take it all out. I was in a bit of a hurry as I had to get back home by lunch time. I don't fancy ripping out all the trim etc from the car as it is likely to get messed up.

My front tyres are not at their best now, so I think I will get a spare set of rims and buy a set of R888's. That should help.

However, the Coupe is not really cut out to be a drag car, it is much better on a propper track day where it can really use the power.

squid, i just missed you i think, i saw an LE on the way into Pod i gave you a beep as we where coming past!

Marco on that run after all that i forgot to turn it on

@ J ill bring over the footage when i get back and let you sort it out

I have some footage of coupe runs I'll add more ASAP, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6nm1mCsCQo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA3aOYyyqTM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vKynEWuHgU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3-gPQN406Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4TjuSgueY0

western was getting good launch very nice. western what was you fastest 60ft time?? also what tyres were you using? some good videos cheers maria. Can't wait till my cars done and join in in these days.

thanks Maria!

was that your silver coupe with the zender skirts parked up at pod??

Great videos ... Quick cars, good track.. Why is the track so black ?

Yeah Marco, that was me in the Vinci Grey LE you saw on the way in. I waved as I went past.

hello nick i wouldnt say i was getting good launches,i was wheel spinning all the way through first and second,im running toyo t1rs and i did a 2.3second 60ft jump mate on the 12.7 run

yes I got there a little early and didn't know where to park, ended up in the middle of nowhere was surprised how quiet it was.

so basicly what your trying to say there's room for improvment and a better 1/4 mile time ;-) car looks like it's going well congrats same goes for the rest of you there! Squids car seemed like it was wheel spinning alot off the line, but as he said street tyres and full interior. Well done to all of you putting in some good 1/4 mile times.