charles28

I'm being a bit over the top with my F20 116i and changing every 6000km. I'm using OEM BMW filters and Castrol Edge 5w30. Turbocharged engines cook the engine oil pretty quick compared to old NA engines, well especially when tuned too.. haha

The one they call "Track limited" is fully catless. Unlikely to be caught tbh.

It is a little silly haha Its funny when a Dodge Hellcat Redeye with massive slicks etc, massive burnout does 11.9 and then I do 11.1 with a tiny burnout and transmission mis shift slowing me down lol

Although I own an N54 car and love it, not sure i'd recommend it to a buyer that wasn't good at DIY and if you're good at DIY the warranty is pointless. Just my 2c.

Yesterday I went back to the Drag strip with the intention of hitting the 10s. My car now has direct port methanol and is sitting around 600whp, I also got some 275/40/R17 Hoosiers. First few runs were OK, but my 60 foot was a bit average. Finally when I started working it out my trans decided it doesn't like this power level haha. So I managed a compromised 11.155 @ 125.6MPH You can see the issue on the 100-200 etc from dragy, transmission miss shift 3rd to 4th gear. I am going to install a sonnax zip kit and go custom tcu tune with Rod Sutphin and try again late January. VID_207160423_071904_851.mp4 VID_20241118_145206_992.mp4.mov

Managed 11.155 @125.6MPH this time, but transmission wouldn't shift from 3rd to 4th, so could have been a 10.

I tuned mine with MHD, you can easily buy this online and buy an MHD WiFi OBD adapter to connect with the phone app. My 116i now does 0-100 6.29 and 1/4 mile low 14 on my dragy. Stock was 0-100 8.7 and low 16 quarter mile.

Also the whole N54 vs N55, thing, both have similar issues regarding valve cover, oil filter housing gasket leaks, sump gasket, etc. N55 has valvetronic issues that can cost big $ to fix, N54 has injector issues that cost big $ to fix.. Both are potential money pits, but getting a newer 2014+ N55 is still more sensible, N54 is getting on.

EWG M135i model has a better electronic wastegate turbo and slightly bigger compressor wheel. If Manufactured late 2013 + they are all this type. The Rod bearings were also revised. Go for an F20 M135i or F22 M235i with the ZF8 as a good reliable option. (All M235i are EWG) Just make sure you upgrade the plastic charge pipe to a metal one, as they constantly break now days even on stock tunes.

F20 M135i is better than the E82 135i, the ZF8 Gearbox is nicer than the DCT overall for daily use, the later version of the N55 has less issues too. (Aim for 2014 or newer with F20 M135i, EWG model). I've driven both, I have an N54 135i as that is better than N55 well not better, just way faster for less money on mods.. sort of... it owes me stupid money now haha.

On his newer video he is B58 swapping that car though

I've worked out a cost effective solution. Along with upgraded pots in my oem calipers I'll use oem M3 CSL 345x28mm rotors.

My 135i has over 600bhp, so the stock Calipers and Discs struggle. I have Ferodo DS2500 pads and good fluid, however I don't think this is enough haha. Is there a more cost effect upgrade for me other than buying SLG adapters, F80/f82 Calipers, Discs and pads?

I went with double sided 3m tape.

130i is pretty reliable, N52 engine is one of BMW's best, but get the newer one with the black beauty cover if you can.