Nick’s BMW 135I Track Car Build by Tyspeed

Here’s another custom-built, proven, track-ready BMW from the Tyspeed garage. Nick‘s E82 135i HPDE car is ready to be unleashed after a clean restyling and a plethora of work underneath. Featuring a set of 18″ EC-7 wheels wrapped in Hoosier R7 Slicks, this track car has the grip needed to carve corners at New Jersey Motorsports Park and beyond. See more details and a full gallery of this build below.

Wheel Setup

– 85MM Race Stud Conversion – 18×8.5″ ET45 EC-7 Wheels in Race Silver (front) – 18×9.5″ ET58 EC-7 Wheels in Race Silver (rear) – Hoosier R7 Slicks

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Suspension

– Spherical Front Control Arm bushings – Powerflex Rear Subframe Bushing/Diff Mount Bushings – Powerflex Rear Subframe Front Bushings – Powerflex Rear Subframe Rear Bushings – Powerflex Rear Diff Front Bushings – Powerflex Rear Diff Rear Bushings – KMAC Adjustable Control Srms/Camber Arms – Ohlins Road/Track Coilover System

Brakes

– Stoptech Slotted Race Rotors/Front – Stoptech Slotted Race Rotors/Rear – Stoptech Street/Track Pads or Similar – Stoptech Stainless Braided Brake Lines + High Temp Fluid

Engine/Tuning

– VRSF Catless Downpipe N55 – Burger Tuning Aluminum Charge Pipe – NGK 5992 Carbon Cleaning – Tyspeed Custom Engine Oil Cooler Bypass + Upgrade Cooler – CSF Aluminum Radiator upgrade – REMUS Quad Exit Axle Back Exhaust – RK Tunes N55 Race Flash Tune – CSF Racing Itercooler Upgrade

Drivetrain

– Transmission Flash/Tune DCT – Diffsonline Pre-built Wavetrack Differential Upgrade – AutoTechnic Carbon Shift Paddle

Cosmetic

– APR Wing GT 250 FOR 135i (direct fit) – Remove Rear Deck Lid Spoiler – Aeuroplug Carbon Splitter – REIGER GTS Quad Exit Diffuser – ECS Tuning Adjustable Splitter Rods – ECS Tuning 1M Front Bumper

Safety/Interior

– AUTOPOWER 4-Point Rollbar/Harness Bar – SPARCO REV 2 Seats – Seat Belts – Airbag Coding – Pedal Covers Upgrade

Photography by @photokinetik

Tom M.

Tom is a BMW Fitment Expert at APEX Wheels. Prior to joining the company in 2019, he worked for BMW of North America as Fleet Manager: Portland (OR) for the ReachNow car-sharing program, and as Warranty Administrator/Loaner Fleet Manager at BMW Portland. In addition, Tom has extensive training in BMW TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) as well as in-depth knowledge of all BMW chassis and their wheel fitment options, with and without aftermarket brake and suspension upgrades. His high-performance driving experience includes autocross events in southern Oregon and track days at PIR in his 2004 E46 330i with 17x9 ET42 APEX ARC-8 wheels. Vehicles he owned prior to indulging his passion for BMWs include a 1989 Jaguar XJ6 and a 2006 S197 Ford Mustang. Fun Fact: Tom is a huge Formula 1 fan. Have questions about wheels for your BMW? Use our contact form and ask for Tom.