Blew Up On The Track Tonight!

sd390r · 10-25-2008, 02:53 AM

So got my short shift kit installed today... hit up the track....

first run - no traction whatsoever, car didnt feel good, jumped when tires spun - slid pretty much all the way down the track with no traction... did like an 18

second run - a little better, launch was horrible, spun out of control, but then regained traction... 60' time was like 4 seconds lol... did a 16

third run

pull up.. stage... launch at 1800rpm (it was 30 degrees).... tires spun horribly... 1/4 of the way down the track i hit the gas and - nothing.... oil blew out of the car... everytime i accelerated it felt like something was dragging on the ground or grinding... had to be towed off the track

so I dont know what the FUCK happened!!! maybe the person who installed my ssk/cdv left something fucked up??

well anyway the tow truck driver told me "it happens all the time, its the half shaft, you had a bad axle"

I dont know lol... anyway its awaiting a repair as we speak... very interested to see whats wrong with it

possible reasons for the half shaft to go "crack": power shifting, speed shifting, fucked up axle?? - what he said

anyone want to give their idea of what went wrong?? without that "learn how to drive" or "you beat on your car too much" haha

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vid sucks

O-cha · 10-25-2008, 03:00 AM

A half shaft is very possible, but that would not spew oil out of your car, there is some grease in the join (which is what would have broken) but you should not mistake that for oil.

If it was a half shaft every time you hit the gas all the power would be transfered to the busted half shaft (which is just free spinning in the air).

"Power shifting and speed shifting" and just general drag racing can brake half shafts pretty easy, especially with the torque these cars put down.

nicosusername · 10-25-2008, 03:05 AM

damn that sucks. i remember too how you just posted your times before the SSK and how you were curious to see what you would run after it was installed. good luck with everything

BoostedCosta · 10-25-2008, 03:05 AM

off topic what strip did u go to i want to come next time

sd390r · 10-25-2008, 03:06 AM

ive never power shifted this car... i do drive it hard though

sounds very much like the half shaft then

sd390r · 10-25-2008, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by E92to997

damn that sucks. i remember too how you just posted your times before the SSK and how you were curious to see what you would run after it was installed. good luck with everything

haha yeah man last run of the season too... dont worry ill be back out there in spring with everything

sd390r · 10-25-2008, 03:07 AM

worst part is... i got beat by a civic = (

O-cha · 10-25-2008, 03:23 AM

By the way you're looking at 500ish for the axle and then like 4 hours labor rapeage by the dealer.

sd390r · 10-25-2008, 03:25 AM

warranty is great!

nicosusername · 10-25-2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sd390r

warranty is great!

time to take out that JB3

and if i were you i would put back on stock DPs just to play it safe cuz man the dealer will try and come up with ANYTHING they can find to not fix it

Panoz · 10-25-2008, 03:50 AM

I'm terribly sorry for that ...it must be a really unpleasant feeling.

O-cha · 10-25-2008, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sd390r

warranty would be great!

Fixed.

You'll get the call don't worry. Especially if you used the SOS button to get towed.

maui86 · 10-25-2008, 04:21 AM

how do you like your dp's? i got the same ones but didn't get the chance to install yet. car is going in for some stupid brake squeak on the right side at low speeds when im not even pushing the brake. noticeable gain? like, if someone put it in and you didn't know would you be able to tell? :-)

****edit**** i know they'll be a increase, i just would like to have some sort of expectation. thank you.

hotrod182 · 10-25-2008, 08:20 AM

First of all, was the engine still running fine with no warning lights, etc?
And secondly, was the oil dripping from the front of the car or the rear?
A quick glance under the car would have at least gave you an idea if it is an engine problem or axle problem. It is not an IX, right?

1clean335i · 10-25-2008, 10:27 AM

man thats crazy... keep us updated on what broke.

GMWNashville · 10-25-2008, 11:00 AM

could be a trans?

5soko · 10-25-2008, 11:02 AM

yea keep us updated with what happens and what is found broken, and if warranty covers it

cn555ic · 10-25-2008, 11:25 AM

If this is the powertrain, he can't call BMW tow service or the SOS button...He needs to get it to his mechanic or back to his garage and take off all those mods because this is a situation in which BMW will probably take away his warranty...DP's are a must to take out in my opinion and all other mods even including the exhaust if he has one...the most obvious one is the tune itself which goes to say...Good luck with your fix

5soko · 10-25-2008, 11:30 AM

i agree move as much mods as possible, because bmw is gonna blame everything they can for the problem.

O-cha · 10-25-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 5soko335i

i agree move as much mods as possible, because bmw is gonna blame everything they can for the problem.

Or man up and pay for it since it was his fault.

oddjob2021 · 10-25-2008, 11:40 AM

dam dude im sorry! what a rare thing... its not like this has happened to anyone before really. you must be putting down some serious torque to "break" something on these cars? they're built pretty damn strong... have you guys seen the tranny? its f-in huge! as for the axles it could be the culprit and I hope it is! much easier on your pocket. for me it would be too much of a hassle to remove everything, but do what ever you like

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purplewidow · 10-25-2008, 11:56 AM

if you power shifting all the time dropping the clutch, practicing on the street frequently i bet you did break it.. i don't think a 335 or any car was meant to be abused that much..not saying you did but if you did then this makes sense..you can't drop at 1800-3000 5 times a day..

how many miles are on your car? with all the mods i am not surprised.. alot of people just put the obvious mods not paying attention to the parts that get stressed, not changing them out for better stronger parts. that is the danger with modding..hope things turn out for the better. and at least your not bitching and blaming bmw. what are you pushing 400w?

sounds like you NEED an lsd with all the traction issues it couldn't hurt. but if the part was failing then those traction issues make sense but if you don't have an lsd putting down 380-400whp i think your nuts.. your losing so much power one pegging it

10-25-2008, 02:53 AM	#1
sd390r Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,654 Posts Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	Blew Up On The Track Tonight! So got my short shift kit installed today... hit up the track.... first run - no traction whatsoever, car didnt feel good, jumped when tires spun - slid pretty much all the way down the track with no traction... did like an 18 second run - a little better, launch was horrible, spun out of control, but then regained traction... 60' time was like 4 seconds lol... did a 16 third run pull up.. stage... launch at 1800rpm (it was 30 degrees).... tires spun horribly... 1/4 of the way down the track i hit the gas and - nothing.... oil blew out of the car... everytime i accelerated it felt like something was dragging on the ground or grinding... had to be towed off the track so I dont know what the FUCK happened!!! maybe the person who installed my ssk/cdv left something fucked up?? well anyway the tow truck driver told me "it happens all the time, its the half shaft, you had a bad axle" I dont know lol... anyway its awaiting a repair as we speak... very interested to see whats wrong with it possible reasons for the half shaft to go "crack": power shifting, speed shifting, fucked up axle?? - what he said anyone want to give their idea of what went wrong?? without that "learn how to drive" or "you beat on your car too much" haha [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/B8sXN6sZlcc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/B8sXN6sZlcc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b] vid sucks __________________ 2008 E90 M3 - Sold 2006 Evo IX SE - Sold 2008 E90 335i - Sold
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O-cha Brigadier General 218 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	A half shaft is very possible, but that would not spew oil out of your car, there is some grease in the join (which is what would have broken) but you should not mistake that for oil. If it was a half shaft every time you hit the gas all the power would be transfered to the busted half shaft (which is just free spinning in the air). "Power shifting and speed shifting" and just general drag racing can brake half shafts pretty easy, especially with the torque these cars put down. __________________
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nicosusername First Lieutenant 112 Rep 308 Posts Drives: various Join Date: May 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	damn that sucks. i remember too how you just posted your times before the SSK and how you were curious to see what you would run after it was installed. good luck with everything
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BoostedCosta SUPERMAN 121 Rep 3,171 Posts Drives: AW e90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (6)	off topic what strip did u go to i want to come next time
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sd390r Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,654 Posts Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	ive never power shifted this car... i do drive it hard though sounds very much like the half shaft then __________________ 2008 E90 M3 - Sold 2006 Evo IX SE - Sold 2008 E90 335i - Sold
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10-25-2008, 03:23 AM	#8
O-cha Brigadier General 218 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	By the way you're looking at 500ish for the axle and then like 4 hours labor rapeage by the dealer. __________________
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sd390r Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,654 Posts Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	warranty is great! __________________ 2008 E90 M3 - Sold 2006 Evo IX SE - Sold 2008 E90 335i - Sold
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10-25-2008, 04:21 AM	#13
maui86 Captain 38 Rep 738 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: paradise iTrader: (1)	how do you like your dp's? i got the same ones but didn't get the chance to install yet. car is going in for some stupid brake squeak on the right side at low speeds when im not even pushing the brake. noticeable gain? like, if someone put it in and you didn't know would you be able to tell? :-) **edit** i know they'll be a increase, i just would like to have some sort of expectation. thank you. __________________ http://videos.streetfire.net/video/s...rays_37268.htm gotta do what i gotta do to get them donuts 04 spec-v: rip dec07
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hotrod182 . 829 Rep 3,982 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	First of all, was the engine still running fine with no warning lights, etc? And secondly, was the oil dripping from the front of the car or the rear? A quick glance under the car would have at least gave you an idea if it is an engine problem or axle problem. It is not an IX, right? __________________ 2011 Alpine 335d M-Sport 12.34 @ 110.48mph 2019 i3s Terra, 2008 Black 335i Sedan. 11.11@ 129.47 mph 2008 Monaco Blue JB3 2.0 335i Coupe. 11.33 @ 132.77 mph, 60-130mph: 6.95 seconds 2023 i4 M50 11.48 @ 121.56mph, 3.43 0-60 (dragy)
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	could be a trans?
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5soko Brigadier General 336 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	yea keep us updated with what happens and what is found broken, and if warranty covers it
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cn555ic 442 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	If this is the powertrain, he can't call BMW tow service or the SOS button...He needs to get it to his mechanic or back to his garage and take off all those mods because this is a situation in which BMW will probably take away his warranty...DP's are a must to take out in my opinion and all other mods even including the exhaust if he has one...the most obvious one is the tune itself which goes to say...Good luck with your fix
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10-25-2008, 11:30 AM	#19
5soko Brigadier General 336 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	i agree move as much mods as possible, because bmw is gonna blame everything they can for the problem.
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oddjob2021 ASR Turbos+LSD+Meth= :D 73 Rep 1,517 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	dam dude im sorry! what a rare thing... its not like this has happened to anyone before really. you must be putting down some serious torque to "break" something on these cars? they're built pretty damn strong... have you guys seen the tranny? its f-in huge! as for the axles it could be the culprit and I hope it is! much easier on your pocket. for me it would be too much of a hassle to remove everything, but do what ever you like . __________________ 2007 335i Coupe Mods: Check the Garage
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10-25-2008, 11:56 AM	#22
purplewidow Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	if you power shifting all the time dropping the clutch, practicing on the street frequently i bet you did break it.. i don't think a 335 or any car was meant to be abused that much..not saying you did but if you did then this makes sense..you can't drop at 1800-3000 5 times a day.. how many miles are on your car? with all the mods i am not surprised.. alot of people just put the obvious mods not paying attention to the parts that get stressed, not changing them out for better stronger parts. that is the danger with modding..hope things turn out for the better. and at least your not bitching and blaming bmw. what are you pushing 400w? sounds like you NEED an lsd with all the traction issues it couldn't hurt. but if the part was failing then those traction issues make sense but if you don't have an lsd putting down 380-400whp i think your nuts.. your losing so much power one pegging it
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