1M Teaser tuned S65 DCT powered 1m3
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Thanks for the info guys. Going to get the M3 tomorrow. I'm going to do a bunch of CAN logging on it then start ripping into it.
I do plan on using the whole M3 harness, just need to rearrange some tail light wires, and probably a couple other minor things but everything I've seen so far is that my 2012 135 and 2013 M3 are basically exactly the same. And yeah, all the M3 modules will come over as well, except the NFRM I think... the 135 unit has to stay because of window limit detection or something like that. They're the exactly same unit and exact same wiring pin out though.
The way I'm approaching this is basically just using the 135 shell and bolting a shortened M3 to it.
I think at this point the only real major differences that need customizing are the heat shielding, brake/fuel lines, exhaust, and driveshaft. Everything else seems like just bolting M3 stuff onto the 1 series shell, but I'm sure it won't be quite that easy. I'm not particularly worried about the air intake just yet.
I do think the oil cooler fits, but just needs trimming like a large aftermarket intercooler... we'll see. @martymil You sure the DCT cooler doesn't fit? I thought it was the same as the 1 series oil cooler. I was planning on getting a CSF unit anyway since this is going to be 99% a track car, and I think most of the coolers on my M3 are going to be destroyed. Shouldn't be an issue either way though.
I do plan on using the whole M3 harness, just need to rearrange some tail light wires, and probably a couple other minor things but everything I've seen so far is that my 2012 135 and 2013 M3 are basically exactly the same. And yeah, all the M3 modules will come over as well, except the NFRM I think... the 135 unit has to stay because of window limit detection or something like that. They're the exactly same unit and exact same wiring pin out though.
The way I'm approaching this is basically just using the 135 shell and bolting a shortened M3 to it.
I think at this point the only real major differences that need customizing are the heat shielding, brake/fuel lines, exhaust, and driveshaft. Everything else seems like just bolting M3 stuff onto the 1 series shell, but I'm sure it won't be quite that easy. I'm not particularly worried about the air intake just yet.
I do think the oil cooler fits, but just needs trimming like a large aftermarket intercooler... we'll see. @martymil You sure the DCT cooler doesn't fit? I thought it was the same as the 1 series oil cooler. I was planning on getting a CSF unit anyway since this is going to be 99% a track car, and I think most of the coolers on my M3 are going to be destroyed. Shouldn't be an issue either way though.
Using the m3 wiring loom is the easiest way to do it but be very careful not to damage the optical wiring, that will be a nightmare, take your time with the harness.
There are going to be small differences but nothing major and if your in USA there is a number of people that already done it so if you get stuck they should be able to help you out if you ask nicely LOL.
100% the cooler does not fit but the connection is identical so all you have to do is flush out the n54 engine cooler to use as a dct cooler or get a csf n54 engine cooler and use it as a dct cooler for the s65.
The s65 engine oil cooler sits across the front of the car similar to the n54 IC but further forward, basically where the bumper bar is.
Heat shielding fits with a little trimming.
If its a track car the exhaust is easy, no noise limit so any exhaust shop will fab that up for cheap.
There are going to be small differences but nothing major and if your in USA there is a number of people that already done it so if you get stuck they should be able to help you out if you ask nicely LOL.
100% the cooler does not fit but the connection is identical so all you have to do is flush out the n54 engine cooler to use as a dct cooler or get a csf n54 engine cooler and use it as a dct cooler for the s65.
The s65 engine oil cooler sits across the front of the car similar to the n54 IC but further forward, basically where the bumper bar is.
Heat shielding fits with a little trimming.
If its a track car the exhaust is easy, no noise limit so any exhaust shop will fab that up for cheap.
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Servotronic fully working so does mdm, cluster is done but no paddles as I'm trying to keep the original look including the shifter.
Most people just think its a stock 1m, till I open the bonnet.
I reinstalled the factory rear muffler today as the akra was just to loud and drew the attention of the constabulary, luckily they where on the wrong side of the road with a bollard.
Have to do a little dumpy with a valve under the car.
Most people just think its a stock 1m, till I open the bonnet.
I reinstalled the factory rear muffler today as the akra was just to loud and drew the attention of the constabulary, luckily they where on the wrong side of the road with a bollard.
Have to do a little dumpy with a valve under the car.
Took the car to the drags to see if they fixed the track, well 4500rpm launch control worked perfectly without any wheel slip.
Not bad for a fully factory catted exhaust, now to rip them out and replace them with 100 cell units up front only.
Not bad for a fully factory catted exhaust, now to rip them out and replace them with 100 cell units up front only.
If I get the car to run a low 12 or a high 11 I won't bother with a supercharger, the way the car is it's so much fun and reliable.
The car engine has only done 39k km or around 30k miles so around the 50 to 60k km mark I might invest in some extra clearance bearings and leave it alone.
Might build a new engine for it, so many options.
The car engine has only done 39k km or around 30k miles so around the 50 to 60k km mark I might invest in some extra clearance bearings and leave it alone.
Might build a new engine for it, so many options.
Some photos from the beach
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here is an interior shot, still want to do rear seat delete and orange half cage.
Looks good but the steering wheel is on the wrong side. Honest mistake, you should be able to fix 
My everyday ride is LHD then on the weekends I have to drive this, what a pain.
I actually prefer driving on the left, they are talking about letting manufacturers sell LHD cars from factory now and not just personal imports.
I would love to do a n54 DCT 125i xdrive but there is no room for it on RHD only LHD will work, the current laws wont let that happen.
I actually prefer driving on the left, they are talking about letting manufacturers sell LHD cars from factory now and not just personal imports.
I would love to do a n54 DCT 125i xdrive but there is no room for it on RHD only LHD will work, the current laws wont let that happen.
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Evening coffee run, to nice a spot not to take some quick happy snaps.
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