M5V8 337 Report post Posted August 22, 2014 That's a good point. These are really lazy in that regard. Maybe tickle the motor and stick in a more aggressive diff. The 850 was designed for continent crossing. Not NZ back roads. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted August 22, 2014 Better ratio diff would make it far more lively at low speeds, can see it being well worth it for the V12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 22, 2014 The general consensus is that the 850i with a set of Wokke chips (particularly the EML chip) and 3.91 LSD makes a very lively and very quick GT car. Suggested figures are around 337bhp at the crank but it sounds like it's the EML (electronic throttle body controller) chip that makes all the difference. Can imagine that plus a manual gearbox or a gearbox chip for the 4 speed until I can find/afford a V12 manual, would be more than enough fun for me and I can't get over how good the 8 looks. Did see a set of Schnitzer chips for sale on eBay for around half the Wokke chips but can't find any decent reviews. It does include EML and DME chips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted August 22, 2014 talk to lance (mellowpuff) he fitted some chips into his e34 550i recokoned it made a difference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 I don't smoke (anymore) and noone's gonna be smoking in the 8 so I thought I'd turn the ashtray into something more practical. I used Frankie's DIY as inspiration: http://www.frankies-bmw.com/8series/diy/cup_holder/bmw_8series_cup_holder.php Brent donated an old cup holder for the trial run, I'll replace with a new one if I'm happy with the finished project. Happy so far... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 Oh, and picked up a really cheap fefurb'd Tech II M3 steering wheel ($250 inc shipping) from eBay. Smaller and thicker than the stock wheel. Looks and feels amazeballs... Best investment so far!! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) $20 fleabay special, Dave. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Power-Plug-Socket-Charger-Adapter-with-4-USB-Port-/171352093647?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item27e56173cf You can get it with lighter, USB or voltmeter - so you could do 4 x USB if you need to charge a whole lotta stuff. EDIT: Had to cut/sand to fit obviously but not hard to do. Edited August 23, 2014 by jeffbebe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 Oh, and picked up a really cheap fefurb'd Tech II M3 steering wheel ($250 inc shipping) from eBay. Smaller and thicker than the stock wheel. Looks and feels amazeballs... Best investment so far!! Dude I still recon this is one of the sexiest wheels made by BMW 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Steering wheel looks great. Clean and simple. Hope you gave it a good clean!!! Edited August 23, 2014 by T.J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 Cut and sand? So you were buying car bits at Mitre 10. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 Ha! Yes, ran out of sand paper and hacksaw blades! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 CSi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 24, 2014 Nice wheel Jooles! No dirty hands on the white stitching haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 24, 2014 ha! It's actually blue/red msport stitching but looks white in the bright sunlight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 You should bring her around next weekend, will be good to see this beast in person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 6, 2014 Today... Oh... And these! Fun! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaubot 4 Report post Posted September 6, 2014 Let me know what gains the Wokke chips give, Ive thought about grabbing a set for mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 6, 2014 Wolf reckons just under 40hp at the crank but says the EML (throttle controller) chip is the one that makes all the difference. I need to get a base dyno before I install so not sure how soon it'll happen. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Hey Julian if you want to bring in any bodykits from the states let me know and I can organise sea freight for you and deal with customs and duty etc. Just brought in a bunch of stuff for myself and members .. PS. I want your wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Thanks Ken. Hoping to source most stuff locally but will drop you a line if there's anything I can't get (or is too expensive) here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaubot 4 Report post Posted September 8, 2014 Also Julian, do you find your 850 to be a pain to fill with fuel? Fuel seems to cavitate in the filler and trips the pump nozzles safety constantly. I end up standing there slowly filling the car . Is yours the same? Otherwise I might have a tank breather issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 8, 2014 Haven't noticed it as an issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaubot 4 Report post Posted September 8, 2014 Breather problem it is, cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted September 8, 2014 If you turn the pump handle upside down it makes it much less sensitive to splash back. Still shuts off when full though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 8, 2014 ^ this works. Also, have just remembered that last time I filled up the pump did, in fact, not shut off until fuel spilled over the top, so I seem to have the opposite problem! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
