BMW's galore!

[murran]

awesome stuff going on mark. esp the diff set up!

nearly got my audi on the road. just waiting on the v5 coming back really.
had a couple of cheeky drives around the block and i think I'm guna enjoy the cruizer boatyness.... and the ability to nail it over speed humps like never before.

[Mark]

Has it got a thread here?

[Bigdoors]

Can just see you in this!!!! ;D

[Mark]

I do like that but want something that's a bit more period.

Meanwhile, for the doubters out there.

[Bigdoors]

;D I WANT THAT!!

[Mark]

It is fun.

It's the torque I love the most.

[murran]

^^^^^ THATS impressive.
curse word to the hp..... look at that torque curve.... 2800 to 5250 above 200 ftlb!! no wonder its a fast driveable car!

[Mark]

The next episode...

[Mark]

Managed to secure a new engine for my race car build today. I decided to opt for a 4 pot m10 engine in a bid to keep an element of authenticity and low and behold get offered this little beauty. Spec as follows =

Rebuilt E21 2.0 engine with a ported/gasflowed e30 316 head, 284 Catcams cam, JE forged pistons 10:1 compression, bored out to 90mm so 2036cc I think, total seal rings. Bottom end balanced, flywheel lightened, all gaskets were new,S14 throttle bodies with cosworth injectors, S14 intake trumpet things and airbox. DTA ECU and loom, mapping done by Ric Wood who built the engine up. 02again crank trigger kit. 5 speed E21 gearbox and linkage. Fritz bits stainless 4 branch manifold. Dyno'd @ 170bhp





The wheels turned up today too.



I'm really looking forward to this build but want to find a period livery to paint the shell in. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[sumpcracker]

Mibs, your mental - but in a good way, like an artist.

The thread is porn begining to end.

As for colours, bmw motorsport like a 635csi touring car or texaco

[sumpcracker]

Actualy, with those wheels it has to be-

[Mark]

Dec 20, 2011 0:05:39 GMT sumpcracker said:

Mibs, your mental

My Mrs thinks the same.

I'm lucky to be able to indulge myself. Bloody Christmas always gets in the way though.

Really looking forward to getting on with things come the new year!

Happy Christmas people! ;D

[Mark]

I figured I would put Christmas to good use and spend the time having a go at refurb'ing my BBS splits. I bought these for my track project so am not looking for a show standard of finish. Mind you, I do want them to look good still as I'm a bit of a shallow tart when it comes to that sort of thing.

First off I just examined the rims and using a steel straight-edge rule, checked there were no buckles, dings, dents and obvious cracks. There weren't. I just need to clean everything properly and remove old balance weights and all the silicon that's been used to seal them in the past. I'm going to use the proper neoprene seals when I build them up again.



The bolts all look OK and just need a damn good clean.



I'm not fitting centre caps as I like the open lug look on track cars. I think I'm going to keep them in gold too, as a nice contrast with Golf yellow paint and polished lips.



The rims are actually in pretty good condition so a couple of tubes of Autosol and half a dozen finger tips should have them looking sweet again. In fact, polishing these is the next job as once they're shining it'll motivate me to do the rest.

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[rob0r]

Good effort Mark!

[murran]

is that jim's engine?

i always thought he chucked alot of money at that for 170bhp which is what a 2.5 m20 should put out as standard. and jim said himself that the baur feels faster than the slug!
even with the extra weight in the front.. slow in fast out is the key.

[Mark]

It is, yeah. I'm hoping to stroke it out to a 2.1 eventually. The main reason I went for an m10 over an m20 is to stay in a lower class. Also as the shell in a 76' it'll remain period.

Just back from doing a London tunnel run with about 30 cars. We kicked it off at 7am and gave the demonstrators in their tents an alarm call they won't forget in a hurry! I know its childish but it was great fun. It was also good to see things like Ferrari & Maserati getting properly caned! The stripped Volvo T5 spitting flame gave the tourists something better than London Bridge to photograph too!

[Mark]

Well the tunnel run was great fun but my exhaust was popping & crackling a little more than it should so a trip to the local pit was in order. Luckily it was just a clamp that had vibrated loose.



VERY unhappy local resident didn't approve of several thousand horsepower alarm clock!





Yesterday, I went and gave the shell for my new race car an inspection and it's actually in pretty good condition. A few superficial scabs and stuff but rock solid where it counts. I just need to send it up North to Nas & Jacko for the transformation to begin. The flared arches are on route from the USA and the cage should be here soon too. Ultimate lightness is the order of the day with this car.





I also had a result getting some cheap 16'' rims for the e30 track car. I always thought the TSW Evo's suited the e30 and I got these for pretty much scrap value. I just need some 205/50x16's for the winter if anyone knows where I can get some cheap?





I also had some bad news. The TWR is still a long way from being on the road. I'm in the process of sorting things out but I'm really disappointed that it's looking like this after 16 months and a whole heap of cash.

[Ian]

There was a set of almost new pirellis in the forsale section last month, not sure if the went!

I get confused with your cars sometimes!

You have MIB which is an e21 with a 328 engine
An e21 track car you are building up
You have just sold an e21 track car?
And an e30 m3?
You also have an e30 track car?
Oh and the other thread for the twr e21

Am I about right?

Love them all though and wish I had your disposable income, maybe one day I can get hold of enough time and money to fix my e36 😊

[Mark]

I'm very lucky I know but I'm also in my mid 40's, worked like a mother-hubbard and don't smoke or drink. Instead I indulge my passion for Bavarian cars.

I own the TWR, MIB (my orange daily driver), the red early 316 shell (race car to be) and an e30 325 track car. I recently sold my M3 and other e21 track car. My mrs has a pair of 02's.

[Mark]

Slight change of plan. Instead of the red shell we are now using this 316 as the base for the track car build. The main reason being that the shopping list for parts, to get the red shell rolling, was getting expensive. All those little bits & bobs all add up and it was cheaper to buy this and have the added benefit of a years MOT into the bargain.

So, the plan is to strip the interior out, fit cage, poly windows, race seat & harness and the hot m10 I have. I am also fitting fiberglass bonnet, boot & wings. It's just a far simpler / quicker build this way and that makes it cheaper in the long run. It's sad that such a mint, black e21 is going to be tracked but I'm sure I'll get over it.

On a side note, the e30 is coming along nicely too. Just all the remaining red bits to be painted orange and wilwood conversion left. Sorry about the curse word photos.