M42/M44 ITB Kit Design

[lambertius]

I got one of Rama's LTW flywheels recently - I thought I would write down my thoughts on it for you:

http://www.m42club.com/forum/index.php?topic=19030.msg130544#msg130544



This item complements any performance setups with our engines - definitely worth getting!

[lambertius]

Hi Guys!

I hope everyone has had a good Christmas and New Year! I know mine has been busy, got engaged and moving from Perth>Melbourne tomorrow to start a new job on Monday! YEEEEEEEWWWW!

Anyway, if you've been following this thread, or even if you haven't - could you please help me help out Rama - since it was him who made all this possible - and follow this link?

http://goo.gl/forms/qx17FaMQ7E

It will help him decide on what projects to follow up on in the future - like CAM & Stroker kits for example. There are only a few questions and I would really appreciate it!

[elcoy]

Survey taken!

[lambertius]

Survey taken!

Thank you, and a bunch of you have already taken it as well so thank you! The more who do it the better so please do!

Also, I can tell from some of the responses some of you would like me to know who you are - so if you would like me to be able to respond to you directly, please include your email!!!

Thanks a bunch for the feedback!

[lambertius]

Fun little update -  I replaced my plugs the other day. I was having trouble starting the engine when it was cold and humidity was high (engine had been sitting 12+ hours near the beach or in rain). Decided to check my plugs. The gap is typically ~0.25mm whereas mine were about 1mm! I realised I hadn't changed them in ~60 000kms. Impressed they worked at all! Every plug was this worn, and there were no sharp edges left either which makes it harder for sparks to propagate.

[lambertius]

We need someone to test fit the LHD E30 please PM me if you're interested. You will get some pricing perks, but will need to be willing to take photos to put up in the forum, and have some patience in case there are any clearance issues and the airbox needs to be modified. In all likelihood it should be a straight fitment.

[BaumGT]

I think I can help you out. Sent you a PM.

[Darky]

Hi guys

Lambertius came around to my house yesterday, first time I have met him, and we went for a nice little drive in the Dandenong mountains!

Itbs sound awesome, couldn't hear the light flywheel unless you opened the door or window even then you had to concentrate. In e36 though! Perhaps more insulation than a e30?
Could definitely hear the itbs though, very cool sound!

The car could really move too possibly better than my other friends e36 323i (m52b25) and about the same as a 318is e30 even though e36s pack an additional ~300kg

Would love to see this in a e30 318is now we would be talking, sorry Hayden!
I guess I just prefer e30s. Less bus like. 

Just thought I'd comment on this setup as I'm the only member near him.

[lambertius]

Would love to see this in a e30 318is now we would be talking, sorry Hayden!
I guess I just prefer e30s. Less bus like. 

It is a delicate balance - working out where you sit on the scale of 'Death-Trap' or 'Bus-Like'... I think the E36 sits nicely on 'We could possibly die, but the airbags will deploy late so it will be quick when I understeer off that cliff' with the E30 warmly in 'They'll inevitably have to cut us out of this when I forget that traction is a modern technology'.

[lambertius]

So I finally got hold of Midnight Tuning, I tried reaching out to them really early on but they never responded to my emails. On Darky's suggestion I emailed them again, and they've responded!

I've been given an not unreasonable price to remotely tune the car on the OEM ECU, and I'm willing to give it a go. Though I do think it is likely the OEM tune is conservative, I don't think it particularly likely that some of his claims are realistic. I've heard people say good things about his products, but I was wondering if anyone here had any results/experience with it before?

[MoMansi]

interesting, will you please note those claims, also i would like to know more about the remote tuning he will offer, how are you going to do it, as i will be doing it soon
cheers

[benz-tech]

So I finally got hold of Midnight Tuning, I tried reaching out to them really early on but they never responded to my emails. On Darky's suggestion I emailed them again, and they've responded!

I've been given an not unreasonable price to remotely tune the car on the OEM ECU, and I'm willing to give it a go. Though I do think it is likely the OEM tune is conservative, I don't think it particularly likely that some of his claims are realistic. I've heard people say good things about his products, but I was wondering if anyone here had any results/experience with it before?

I just installed the 91oct flash on my engine and am very impressed with the results. I think the 18hp claim is pretty close at around the 5k rpm range. It pulls much harder from 2,500rpm up to 7k redline. Now, my engine is modified and I am also running an SAFC for some additional fuel trim needs due to cams and compression increases. But, the before/after of just having the flash only, made a fantastic difference in mid-range power. If you have good fuel there and a stock c/r,  I'd consider the 94 oct flash, since, at least  on 70deg days and 11:1, I have no detonation issues. Worth every penny, Imo.

[elcoy]

Sent you a PM about the LHD ITB's on an E30

[Darky]

Would love to see this in a e30 318is now we would be talking, sorry Hayden!
I guess I just prefer e30s. Less bus like. 

It is a delicate balance - working out where you sit on the scale of 'Death-Trap' or 'Bus-Like'... I think the E36 sits nicely on 'We could possibly die, but the airbags will deploy late so it will be quick when I understeer off that cliff' with the E30 warmly in 'They'll inevitably have to cut us out of this when I forget that traction is a modern technology'.

I thought that e30s have won more races than e36s, must of been doing that in the sand pits!

[lambertius]

Hi Guys,

So its been a while - I recently moved from Perth to Melbourne for a new job, have been robbed (someone stole all the prototype parts, a used clutch and some tools from my apartment's storage cage) and found out that my landlord in Perth has tenanted the apartment I was renting there even though I still hold the lease and am currently paying rent.

Fun times.

In other news, please keep up with the survey - its good to see some more results coming through!

And stay away from Midnight Tuning.

To begin with, the guy is terrible at communicating - I first contacted him in April 2015, and didn't receive a response till February 2016.

I initially asked about remote tuning, which he was happy to provide at what seemed like a reasonable cost. I then told him that the ITB kit I was using is for sale, and asked if he would be interested in developing a tune for it, which he was. He asked for a kit, and I said that I don't sell it - but I can ask the retailer to give it to him on loan to develop the tunes that he can sell.

This was his response:

"Remote tuning is complicated and time consuming . I would only be interested if there is units sent out. I can be expected to ask people to use there cars for tuning. Not going to happen .  Thanks"

I then asked if he would still remotely tune my car, and no response - again. I've since heard from others that he can implement potentially damaging tunes - but that is hearsay so I won't make that my primary concern. It seems like he was interested initially, and then decided to only work if he got free stuff too. If you were to deal with this retailer it is worth considering that he is disinterested in dealing with you, and only cares for selling his products. I personally wouldn't recommend it, if he doesn't care when you're still offering to pay him then he definitely won't care if something goes wrong.

I've got a lead to follow up in Melbourne, so I'll see what happens with that!