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Nforcd's M140i
So welcome to hour BMW M140i, brilliant car. Soooo what have we done to it?
We installed KSB front splitter which we now stock. - Great improvement to the BMW its incredible how much difference a splitter and side skirts can make.
The next modification was the spoiler, these are now in stock on our website.
We then installed the rear reflector tint this was just to make the back more aggressive. As well as the full real carbon fiber spoiler.
We have installed a black ring to cover the chrome and once again to clean the back of the car up a little more.
The next modification was more handling modifications. We installed the M4 control arms and the OEM BMW underbrace as well as some new M performance bump stop. There was a massive difference. The M3 control arm Upgrade were night and day difference, the harder bushings and the extra camber combined with a performance alignment was perfect. Turn in was massively improved. The underbrace was dead easy to install and makes the back end just feel that bit more connected.
Then we installed LED indicator wing mirror lights and the M Performance wing mirrors. Made sense to do the two at the same time seeing as the mirror was already in pieces. Nice little upgrade, helped with blacking the car out even futher.
To finish off the blacking our of the car we changed the front grill to our Gloss black Front grill, once again just removing the chrome. Super easy mod to do just to clean the front of the car up.
Now on to the performance modifications. We installed our performance 4.5" Decat for the B58. Made a huge noise difference, we chose our 4.5 inch decat as that one lets the best flow out of the car according to our testing. The car was still a little quiet for our liking so we installed our M Performance Exhaust to finish it off. One of the best modifications. The pops and bangs are brilliant and just sound great. The last thing we did was to install the fuel pump upgrade to the TU OEM BMW Fuel pump. The car is just waiting for a tune now we are hoping for around the 470 to 500 hp frame.
We have been able to do a before and after to compare the stock intake to the V2 intake. There is an increase in power of the V2 at the top end of the rev range – where the stock intake struggles with the restriction at the lower end of the inlet pipe. Just changing the lower pipe should show gains.
At the midrange the power is almost identical to the standard intake, this shows that the aftermarket intake flows as much as the standard one if not better. The V2 had an 8 degree higher Air Intake temperature – which is to be expected especially on the dino. Yet the charge temp at the manifold was higher on the stock intake test (stock intake test was 2psi higher). If you have a stock inlet pipe I suggest you at least get yourself a turbo inlet, there is definitely some horse power being trapped by the stock lower inlet pipe and your turbo won't have to boost as much to make the power.
Not only is there power gains there is also the noise improvement, the turbo sound is much better. Great modification. Makes the noise more dramatic and feels like there is better throttle response.
Clutches for the BMW
Nforcd is happy to be able to offer SACH racing clutch
for a range of the BMW's. This is the strongest clutch we could find for these cars. Brilliant for the massively tune able B58 platform. This is a need for some of the high power B58s and other aftermarket turbo kits.
There is two options Performance kit which is a uprated version should allow up to 15% more Nm of torque, people have run these with 650hp before no problem.
The option option is the Race clutch which can stand 780+Nm of torque for Sports driver and Race track.
The race Clutch
Typically applications include:
- Turbocharger and supercharger modifications
- 1/4 mile-race
- Race circuit (endurance race, clubsport, autocross)
- Rally (e.g. group N)
- Slalom, Drift Racing
Technical Details.
SACHS Performance Clutch kit at a preferential price, containing the previously listed reinforced clutch cover and the Performance clutch disc with Sinter-Pad friction material. - Easy exchange with your old clutch, this kit will fit to your original flywheel and releaser. The SACHS Racing clutch kits with sintered metal plates have a higher friction coefficient than plates with organic friction material. That allows for higher transmittable torque and makes them very dirt and oil resistant.
Their aggressive start performance makes them very suitable for endurance races, hill climbing, slalom and rally's. With that clutch kit, you´ll have the perfect combination for a great race track experience.
The SACHS Performance clutches are assembled by hand. This guarantees at all times the highest quality attributes in clamping load and release characteristics.
Innovative Engineering.
- Higher transmittable torque compared to organic friction material
- Higher thermal capacity compared to organic friction material
- Higher burst number of revolutions
- Noticeable better dynamics through higher clamp load
- Aggressive start performance
- Effortless exchange with OE clutch kit
Quality - Made in Germany.
The clutch systems from ZF Race Engineering have brought motor sports teams worldwide to the forefront, from mass sports to Formula 1.
The knowledge gained from these race series has been flowing into the development of High-Performance products for years.
The Performance Clutch
We are proud to offer a reinforced clutch kit a range of BMW's. This clutch kit the clutch disc compound gets replaced against the best possible clutch disc compound LUK 8080S from BMW M3 but I think that it already has a quite good compound from the factory.
More reserves for higher demands.
- Approx. 15% higher transmittable torque compared to OE
- Higher thermal resistance
- Higher burst number of revolutions
- Longer life span
- Start performance similar to OE
- 1:1 replacement of the old clutch
- Complete clutch kit including release bearing
Higher Power Transmission
The fundamental advantage of this modified clutch kit compared to the ordinary replacement clutch results in a higher life span, higher transmittable torque and in a better thermal resistance. Perfect for tuned engines such as chiptuning as also for towing trailers, Offroad and so on.
Everyday Suitability
Very good starting comfort and burst resistance ensure a high suitability for daily use.
Technical Details.
Based on a new replacement clutch, your clutch kit will be custom modified by hand. - Made in Germany. The clutch disc will get a new high-performance organic friction material with a reinforced layered clutch facing construction (Dry coating technology, non-asbestos and lead-free, elastomer/resin binder system, fibre glass reinforced, includes copper, filling materials and coefficient of friction modifiers).
Together with a special manufacturing process, this results in the desired characteristics of the clutch facing material.
MK7 Fiesta Intake Scoop
Brilliant new photos of our Ford Fiesta Intake scoop. Looks Great. Improves cooling, they line straight up with the intake so not only scoops new cool air into the engine bay which helps with cooling the engine it feeds cold air to the intake.
This is one of the harder things to be installed but can be done with simple tools. There are loads of different videos to help install this. If you do need any help just get in contact with us.
Also looks great on the a black car. The kit comes with everything you need. This fits all models of the MK7 Fiesta. Great Modification.
Tint instructions
This is the instructions for the tint we sell. This is for:
How to install MK8 Revers Light and Reflector Tint
How to apply MK7 Reflector Tint
How to tint BMW Reflector Tint
For applying your tint, you will need a plastic card to make application flat on the car. If you apply water onto the area you are applying the tint, this will mean that you have a bit of scope for adjustment. It is not necessary to use a heat gun or hair dryer however it makes the tint more flexible and easier to apply.
- Clean the surface where you are going to put the tint.
- Peel off the tint from the clear plastic.
- The tint is made to be slightly wider than the area that you are going to be covering. When placing the tint try to position it as central as possible to the area, there should be a small amount of leeway around the edges.
- Scrape the plastic card across the tinted area to remove bubbles or water.
- At this point there is the optional step of getting a better finish if you use a hair dryer or heat gun.
- Finally, cut off the extra tint or tuck the edges in. There should be room on the fog lights to tuck the tint nicely and hide the ends, use a thin blunt object to tuck away the excess. This is also another step where the heat gun or hairdryer could help to get a better finish.
How to install Mk 2 RS and ST Scoop instructions:
Firstly, unclip the slam plate which is help on with four screws at the front which need removing.
After that remove the slam panel place the intake into the car. Now use the slam panel and test the position of the scoop as it will have a desired snug position that it will want to sit in.
Once you have found the correct position for the scoop you will need a drill or screwdriver to place a hole through the frame of the car and through the scoop so that it is held in place using the screws provided. This hole will never be seen again.
The alternative for when you have found the correct position for the scoop is to hold the scoop in place with two screws through the top of the slam plate.
Then simply put your slam plate back on over the top of your intake and enjoy the new air flow!
How to install MK2 ST Intake Scoop instructions:
While holding the slam plate in place undo the clips indicated on the photo below.
Then you will need to undo the clips to the standard scoop – to make this as easy as possible we recommend using one screwdriver to lift up the slip while using another screwdriver to unscrew the top part. (As shown in the photo below.)
Next remove the slam plate and proceed to unscrew the two screws that are holding the standard scoop in place – theses are indicated in the photos below. You can now remove the standard scoop.
You can then insert the scoop inside standard housing. You can either stick or screw the scoop to the standard housing.
The next step is to remove this plastic panel (indicated below) before you insert the scoop back into the car. To do this you need to remove the two screws on the left of the panel (indicated below) which will mean that the panel can be removed to make more room for the new scoop. However, if you are unable to move this part on your vehicle then you need to make small cuts that are big enough for the scoop to fit through.
Then it is a simple as repeating these steps in reverse to put everything back on the car.