▀▄ eas | 135 Project Journal Thread

[tom @ eas]

This is a list of modifications/picture gallery of project 135's status.

Similar to our e92 M3 project (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150287), this thread will serve as an ongoing journal of upcoming mods and informational basis for other things discovered along the way. This buildup will expand as we have a select group of engineers working to make this one badass 135i. Modifications will be ranging from all fields: Performance, Suspension, Exhaust, Electronics, Braking and Aesthetic with many parts originating from our own designs. Other vendors that are interested in participating in the buildup process are welcomed to contact me directly.

Vehicle will also serve as a test vehicle for new parts to be released from eas as well as other vendors, subscribing to this thread will allow you to be a part of the process.

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500000.jpg

Performance:
Coming soon

Exterior:
Coming soon

Suspension:
Coming soon

Brakes:
Coming soon

Wheels:
Coming soon

Interior:
Coming soon

Feedback, recommendations or questions are welcomed in this thread. Opening Post will be updated as items are added.

[tom @ eas]

Delivery

Back in Sept 08, we took delivery delivery of a Jet Black 135i.

Specifications

Color: Jet Black
Interior: Black Leatherette
Packages: 17" wheels, MFSW
Options: 6FL iPod Connectivity & Sirius Radio
Communication: BMW Assist/Bluetooth

Here are some pictures from delivery:

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500001.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500002.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500003.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500004.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500005.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500006.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500007.jpg

Enough rambling - time to begin.

[tom @ eas]

Weights

Weight is often referred to as "free horsepower" which also have an effect on handling and braking. Our prime goal is to make this vehicle a close contender with to our M3 and provide detailed weights of items that are replaced and/or upgraded while keeping the lost creature comforts to a minimum.

Wheels:

Stock Wheel Stats:
17x7.0" Style 142 (squared)
205/50-17 Goodyear Eagle LS-2 RunOnFlat
Total Weight: 53.2lbs

Front:
18"x8.5" ET40 VMR VB3/CSL Wheels in Gunmetal Finish
225/40-18 Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
Total Weight: 48.65lbs

Rear:
18"x9.5", ET45 VMR VB3/CSL Wheels in Gunmetal Finish
255/40-18 Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
Total Weight: 51.05lbs

Total weight saved: 13.4lbs

[tom @ eas]

reserved #2

[tom @ eas]

reserved #3

[tom @ eas]

CDV Replacement

One of the popular modifications is what is called a Clutch Delay Valve, which limits the amount of fluid transfer/engagement of the clutch for smoother performance, but limiting performance for most.

Rather than go into detail, Zeckhausen has an excellent article here: http://www.zeckhausen.com/cdv.htm

Removing underbody panel:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500008.jpg

Location of stock CDV:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500009.jpg

Lineup Comparison:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500010.jpg

Line-pinch (hose pliers) tool fastened on hydraulic line to prevent fluid leakage:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500011.jpg

Line removed:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500012.jpg

Comparison of new CDV orface (left) to stock CDV (right)
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500013.jpg

Shifts are now more crisp with much improved pedal feedback.

[415Banker]

i saw this baby rolling smoothly on Beach Blvd last weekend...SWEET!

[tom @ eas]

Matte Black Kidney grilles

We're also not fans of chrome - not one bit. There are numerous black items on the vehicle from the window trim, hood vents, lower mesh, you name it. The chrome just doesn't seem to mesh well at all - so Matte Black was decided upon in order to give our 135 a much more aggressive look.

Before with OEM Chrome grilles installed
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500014.jpg

Hood raised, ready for removal
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500015.jpg

New Matte Black Kidney grilles, ready for installation
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500016.jpg

Removing torx bolts on upper bumper cover to gain access to rear of stock grilles
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500017.jpg

Passenger side grill removed showing mounting tab recepticles
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500018.jpg

New Matte Black grill in place, job is halfway complete
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500019.jpg

New Matte Grilles installed - much cleaner look
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500020.jpg

Completed shot showing off new look
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500021.jpg

In less than 10 minutes, the road to a new look has been successfully completed.

[tom @ eas]

Wheels/Tires

New Shoes are next on the agenda.

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500022.jpg

[Laidback]

Dang she's coming along real well:drool:...What wheels and offset are those?

[tom @ eas]

Dang she's coming along real well:drool:...What wheels and offset are those?

Wheels are 9.5" rears and 8.5" fronts, covering these next. :)

[tom @ eas]

It's amazing how small of tires the non-sport 1s come with. Simply put - the pizza cutters need to go in favor for wider rubber along with some new wheels. This was also the perfect opportunity to get rid of those god-awful runflats and free up some unsprung mass.

The Style 142 wheels are 17x7 with a square ET47 offset, equipped with Goodyear Eagle LS-2 205/50-17 Runflat tires.

Picture of casting on the rear of the wheel:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500027.jpg

4-corner shots showing how much starting room we have to work with:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500023.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500024.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500025.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500026.jpg

Gratuitous front brake shot:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500028.jpg

Since we have a long relationship with Velocity Motoring - we chose to run their wheels on this project. VMR's 18x8.5" VB3/CSL package in Gunmetal finish provides a simple, yet sporty look and is easy to keep clean.

For tires, we chose the Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec from TireRack in 225 fronts and 255 rear for street use, we be reverting to a preferred squared setup when the 1 sees track duty.

Since we really can't explain the tire more than what already has been said, here's an excerpt from the TireRack website:

"The Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec is Dunlop's Extreme Performance Summer tire developed for serious sports car, sports coupe and performance sedan enthusiasts looking for race tire-like traction on the street or for use in autocross, drifting and track events. The Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec is for drivers who don’t want to wait as long for their tires to come in during initial runs, as well as drivers of lighter weight vehicles who are often confronted with the task of working tire temperatures up to the point of generating peak grip."

Needless to say, this tire gives an awesome performance on the street.

Stock Wheel Stats:
17x7.0" Style 142 (squared)
205/50-17 Goodyear Eagle LS-2 RunOnFlat
Total Weight: 53.2lbs

Front:
18"x8.5" ET40 VMR VB3/CSL Wheels in Gunmetal Finish
225/40-18 Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
Total Weight: 48.65lbs

Rear:
18"x9.5", ET45 VMR VB3/CSL Wheels in Gunmetal Finish
255/40-18 Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
Total Weight: 51.05lbs

With the new wheels and upgraded rubber, we shaved a total of 13.4lbs from the wheels, while allowing a wider patch of rubber between us and the road.

Wheel receiving a healthy coat of WheelWax on the barrels to allow easier cleaning:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500029.jpg

Installed wheel on front:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500030.jpg

Measuring torque after installation:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500032.jpg

Completed rear shot, tucking 255s:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500034.jpg

Completed:
[IMG]http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500035.jpg[/IM

[tom @ eas]

Wheel Weights:

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500038.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500036.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500037.jpg

Values updated in Post #3.

[tom @ eas]

Next we tackle suspension. A teaser on what we'll be covering next:

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/vehicles/journal/eas/135/easee8213500039.jpg

[BSM 135i]

hey that's my car's twin!! lol on my way back from Vorsteiner today my girlfriend pointed out a black 135 on the 5 between orange and anaheim entering on an off ramp and it looked exactly like yours. if it was, :thumbsup2:

[Laidback]

Nice:clap: ...Wonder what they have done lately on the car...hey that's my car's twin!! lol on my way back from Vorsteiner today my girlfriend pointed out a black 135 on the 5 between orange and anaheim entering on an off ramp and it looked exactly like yours. if it was, :thumbsup2:

[BSM 135i]

Nice:clap: ...Wonder what they have done lately on the car...
+1, any updates guys?

[tom @ eas]

+1, any updates guys?

Updates to the 1 coming soon, we're finishing some last minute details on the M3.

[BSM 135i]

Updates to the 1 coming soon, we're finishing some last minute details on the M3.
i hope to see LED angels on that list ;)

[MFIZZLENYC]

More Updates please

[Laidback]

+1:D

[marioalex24]

Can't wait to see the end result.

[Laidback]

More update pls:)

[tom @ eas]

We're waaaay overdue on updates, I should have some time to update just after the new year.