Kaitan's Story + Build Thread (More story than build thread for now)

DR-JEKL · 03-21-2013, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

Granted.. but added g-forces on the wheels, higher speeds, occasional bit of debris... to me it's the last place I want a wheel to crack... if a wheel cracks on the 'road' and it all goes pear shaped well at least you've got insurance

Its all a matter of perspective, lateral g forces induced on wheel during a track day isn't what causes them to crack in my experience (although it can happen this is usually due to a manufacturing defect) it's the impacts which a wheel is subjected to that generally initiates a crack.

This is caused from a sudden big impact such as hitting a pothole where the micro structure in the inner flange section of the wheel is fatigued (no plastic deformation) and then after a period of time propagates into a larger crack eventually causing a flat tyre.

The reason why oem rims are generally not as resistant to cracking as opposed to a forged rim is that the microstructure of the oem rim is much larger due to the manufacturing method of casting and thus weaker as opposed to a forged microstructure which consists of a much finer microstructure which has a higher resistance to fatigue/impacts.

Simonaras · 03-22-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Talking about a photoshoot, does anyone know a gun photographer?

I was thinking of setting up a photoshoot with a model like I had done in the past:

And a few rolling rig shots also..

Would you guys be keen?

A good friend of mine is a wicked photographer. Sydney based too. Pm me if u want details. He can organise models also

Sorry for the high jack Troy. I've seen this car in person and loved it.

_ink · 03-22-2013, 11:30 AM

The stockies will most likely crack on the ripple strips. And with the speed that you are going on track, probably not the best idea.

kaitan · 03-22-2013, 09:21 PM

Met up with a few frenz this morning they like the exhaust note

froop · 03-23-2013, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

Met up with a few frenz this morning they like the exhaust note

Videos or it didn't happen!

Zen · 03-23-2013, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by froop

Videos or it didn't happen!

+1

keungleung · 03-24-2013, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen

+1

+2

are we all still 335-man-dating this wed night so we can "check out the goods"?

can we do earlier in the night or are ppl busy till late

froop · 03-24-2013, 05:40 AM

What time are we meeting up?

kaitan · 03-24-2013, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by keungleung

+2

are we all still 335-man-dating this wed night so we can "check out the goods"?

can we do earlier in the night or are ppl busy till late

hahahah well you guys will have to wait till wed to hear it live ! :P But i'm really dissapointed about the diffuser. Hence why i'm looking for a new one that properly fits.

What time you were thinking of meeting up?

So far there are :
-Myself
-Zen
-Keungleung
-Froop
-Harill

Anyone else coming?

Zen · 03-24-2013, 06:06 AM

I am ok after 8.

sbce90 · 03-24-2013, 06:24 AM

Stockies for track wheels sound good in theory, but BMW wheels are fking heavy so performance wise they are no good at all. The stock BMW wheels are heavy EH2 wheels specifically made to suit runflat tyres. Proper 'track' wheels should be lightweight to increase performance.

Also photoshoots... I've seen some of Stu's instagram stuff he's pretty good. Might even be able to hook you guys up with Dannie Riel hahaha.

kaitan · 03-24-2013, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen

I am ok after 8.

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Originally Posted by froop

What time are we meeting up?

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Originally Posted by keungleung

+2

are we all still 335-man-dating this wed night so we can "check out the goods"?

can we do earlier in the night or are ppl busy till late

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Originally Posted by Zen

+1

8pm sounds good for me. LEts make it 8pm meeting @ My Sweet Memory@chatswood. Address Shop 4, 370 Victoria Rd. Chatswood NSW 2067

Zen · 03-24-2013, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

8pm sounds good for me. LEts make it 8pm meeting @ My Sweet Memory@chatswood. Address Shop 4, 370 Victoria Rd. Chatswood NSW 2067

You parking your car at Westfield? If so lets park at the same level..

kaitan · 03-24-2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen

You parking your car at Westfield? If so lets park at the same level..

Yep....Park on same level as you enter the car park. DO NOT park at the multi-level car park that is on albert ave.

Zen · 03-24-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

Yep....Park on same level as you enter the car park. DO NOT park at the multi-level car park that is on albert ave.

Gotchya..

niiCk · 03-24-2013, 07:11 AM

dannie riel!

kaitan · 03-24-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by niiCk

dannie riel!

u coming?

sbce90 · 03-24-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by niiCk

dannie riel!

and it was allens job to drive her around haha

niiCk · 03-25-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

u coming?

Wait what? when is this happening?

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Originally Posted by sbce90

and it was allens job to drive her around haha

thats bull! why didnt he tell me lol
wouldve been awesome

kaitan · 03-25-2013, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by niiCk

Wait what? when is this happening?

thats bull! why didnt he tell me lol
wouldve been awesome

Happening this wed. meeting in chatswood for some BMWOMANCE lol @ My Sweet Memory.

kaitan · 03-25-2013, 06:51 AM

I was never into mods until I had my E92. I now understand the meaning power is never enough. Hence the AR DP + Remus Street Race Exhaust for sound. I had the DP and Exhaust fitted at the same time. Honestly I didn't know what to expect, Some part of me is worried that I might not like it and some part of my is excited for more power and louder exhaust.

After a long day of waiting, picked up the car on friday night after work and DAMN the Exhaust is LOUD!! Mechanic said it took longer then he expected and he wasn't not happy with the work.

After having the car for over the weekend, I was still not certain that I'd like the sound as it was different. I always had a quiet car but never one that ROARS!! All I can say for now is I will need some time to get use to it. The exhaust has some drone and rasp. Some says that the DP contribute the raspyness.

Anyways the car will be going back into the workshop to check whether the DP is touching as I can feel vibration on idle and even on stepping on the gas abit.

I NEED A NEW DIFFUSER.

If only I'd listened to SHANE!!! I didnt expect the cutting would be this bad ! SIGH

Just to spoil some fun. Here's the video someone of you wanted. Excuse the bad quality video

kaitan · 03-25-2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by froop

Videos or it didn't happen!

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Originally Posted by Zen

+1

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Originally Posted by keungleung

+2

are we all still 335-man-dating this wed night so we can "check out the goods"?

can we do earlier in the night or are ppl busy till late

Video Uploaded.

03-22-2013, 11:30 AM	#69
_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 619 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	The stockies will most likely crack on the ripple strips. And with the speed that you are going on track, probably not the best idea.
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kaitan Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: The Dark Side VAG TDI Biturbo Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (1)	Met up with a few frenz this morning they like the exhaust note
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03-24-2013, 06:06 AM	#76
Zen Captain 11 Rep 640 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Aus iTrader: (0)	I am ok after 8. __________________ 08' E92 335I Black Sapphire Metallic \| M-Sport \| GT-CS 19" Matte Anthracite \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| JB4 \| AR Design Catless DP \| R1 Concepts Cross-drilled & Slotted Rotors \| aFe DCI \| ER Chargepipe with Forge DV \| ER FMIC
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,722 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Stockies for track wheels sound good in theory, but BMW wheels are fking heavy so performance wise they are no good at all. The stock BMW wheels are heavy EH2 wheels specifically made to suit runflat tyres. Proper 'track' wheels should be lightweight to increase performance. Also photoshoots... I've seen some of Stu's instagram stuff he's pretty good. Might even be able to hook you guys up with Dannie Riel hahaha.
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kaitan Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: The Dark Side VAG TDI Biturbo Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (1)	Update Ar DP and Remus Quad Exhaust I was never into mods until I had my E92. I now understand the meaning power is never enough. Hence the AR DP + Remus Street Race Exhaust for sound. I had the DP and Exhaust fitted at the same time. Honestly I didn't know what to expect, Some part of me is worried that I might not like it and some part of my is excited for more power and louder exhaust. After a long day of waiting, picked up the car on friday night after work and DAMN the Exhaust is LOUD!! Mechanic said it took longer then he expected and he wasn't not happy with the work. After having the car for over the weekend, I was still not certain that I'd like the sound as it was different. I always had a quiet car but never one that ROARS!! All I can say for now is I will need some time to get use to it. The exhaust has some drone and rasp. Some says that the DP contribute the raspyness. Anyways the car will be going back into the workshop to check whether the DP is touching as I can feel vibration on idle and even on stepping on the gas abit. I NEED A NEW DIFFUSER. If only I'd listened to SHANE!!! I didnt expect the cutting would be this bad ! SIGH Just to spoil some fun. Here's the video someone of you wanted. Excuse the bad quality video Last edited by kaitan; 03-25-2013 at 07:36 AM..
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