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Duplex timing chains FTW. Single chains break, duplex never do. The S38 can be modified fairly easily to remove the enviro restrictions turning it into a duplex M88. 50k for an M6? Pffft, yeah right. Go shopping overseas. Ash

Forget the engine, it is pretty well sorted, have a look at other performance modifications instead such as a lightened flywheel - very very noticable difference in acceleration and a hellofalot of fun That, and a short shift kit, and you'll think you own a different car. Ash

Beautiful car mate :thumb: Welcome. Ash

Holy. Mother. Of. God. You make my car look like a Range Rover after a world trek. I love it! Good on you sir Ash

Hey all, I am calling on some help as I am trying to collate all the GREAT online BMW resources into a new web-based application that I am beta testing. The idea being that this application allows me to create and share a 'links' page with descriptions of sites. Its like having an online directory with sub directories to every related to BMW's that I update and maintain. So, with your help, I am trying to make a comprehensive listing with small comments to the best BMW resources available online. I want your links to resources that YOU think should be included. Parts suppliers, general info, forums, technical info, racing gear, local workshops, local dyno tuners (ie like lightweight flywheel explanations etc, alpha-N), anything that is relavent to BMW enthusiasts. Here is the link: http://ashley.buzka.com/BMW/ I have made a brief start with a few sub-directories. PLEASE HELP! Copy and paste your favourite links -IN THIS THREAD- that you think would help fellow enthusiasts and suggest a current or new directory. I wil then add them to the links page. I would really appreciate the help and suggestions and think with your input this could be a great little resource. I have a few Australian links and would love to add a NZ dedicated directory of links you recommend. Thanks Guys and Girls Ash

$2500 is a lot for your average performance vehicle. However, 1k should buy you a piggy back system which is hands down the single best performace modification you can buy your car and should come before extractors and camshafts etc. The piggyback removes the restrictive AFM (requiring some basic fabrication to make a straight-through intake pipe) and allows you to tune your engine. It works by: "calculating readings from temperature, manifold pressure, and the position of the throttle to spit out a signal that simulates what the AFM would normally meter, eliminating the need for a restrictive form of measuring incoming air. -ALSO, the Alpha N can be reprogrammed and tuned to your specific engine whether stock or modified for best power output and efficiency." All the guys on s14.net report extremely positive results from installing this type of software, to summarise, these are the main benefits: * Marketly improved throttle response - the car feels 'alive' and requires minimal input. * You still use your factory chip or can upgrade or reburn as the chip still controls the fueling. * Significant performance gains. By removing the 'barn-door' style AFM, you are effectively removing a large intake tract flow impediment, which leads to much improved volumetric intake and improved flow velocity = Very noticable rwhp gains. Ie, the 'typical gain' for a stock s14 is expected to around 15rwhp and at least 10lbs torque, but most signifcantly the torque is ACROSS THE ENTIRE RPM RANGE. No other modification comes closs to these gains (other than a full stand alone system). If you owned a 1500kg 200rwhp car and installed a piggyback system netting 10% wrhp gains (which is often pesimistic) giving 220rwhp, this is the equivalent of removing 154kg from the car! 200rwhp/1.5ton = 133hp/ton 220/133= 1.654ton 1654-1500kg = 154kg Piggy systems are not all that common, not as a initial performance modification anyway and they should be. However, there are few reasons why: * Not all PiggyBack systems are all that intuitive to play with and tune, so research it thoroughly! * PiggyBack systems are not a 'plug-n-play' modification. They work by you fine tuning maps for certain points on the RPM range. So basically instead of the EMS getting a signal from the AFM which tells it how much air is coming in, which it then adjusts the fueling, a PG system registers the angle of the throttle and 'looks up' a map that is stored away for this throttle position and loading. So, YOU have to create these maps, which means some Dyno time, or self tuning using a Wide-Band Lambda sensor and a lap top (although this requires some knowledge of the system, and copilot). So, you MUST tune a PG system. And you MUST retune the maps whenever you change anything related to the airflow on your car. New cams? New exhaust manifold? New ITB's? = RE-tune. Personally I dont see this retune as an issue, because when you think about, it makes complete sense to remap when you make a change to the engine to maximise the benefits. Ie, you can expect more gains for EVERY airflow modification you make to your engine with a PG system versus a stock EMS. If for example a new trick header gained 5rwhp, you can expect more if you tune it properly with a PG system. So, to summarise: Chip: Alters fueling alone, small gains but still best 'bang-for-buck' as they are cheap. PiggyBack System: Improves air intake and moderates AFR using maps you tune. Does not change the fueling- so, buy a new chip too! Very good gains across the entire rev range and excellent throttle response. Full Stand Alone EMS (is Motec) - does all this and more (starts getting complicated with sequential injection etc etc) but costs $$$ and requires more $$$ for tuning or quite good tuning knowledge. I know a few of you will have worked with these systems before so add your input (conrad and co). PG systems/Alpha-N were used on the e30 M3 BTCC and DTM cars, so BMW has an extensive history using it, no reason why we shouldnt make the most of it too. On that note, I am ordering my MAXX Alpha-N soonish for the M3 and will post dyno results in 6 months time (too busy atm). You can use it on ANY car that implements a restrictive AFM and expect very good gains. A little OT sorry! Cheers Ash

I admire the time and effort you have put into this forums Andrew, you have created a brilliant community and brought a lot of great people together to share their love and knowledge of BMW's And to all the moderators :thumb: The plans for the future are in safe hands - I'm looking forward to it. And, if you ever plan to expand across the Tasman, count me in! There are also a great bunch of guys (even though they are Australian) over this way who share the love. Ash

Ah, great shots Te Mata peak is amazing, I love that part of the world, and what a car to drive it in! Reminds me that I need to come home (and bring the M with me...) Cheers Ash

The center e30 looks all business :mosh:

I have both, but the RS's are 16" and the 5's are 17". On a fiver i'd take the RS's. Markus does some amazing rims. 17" Polished BBS RS look absolutely stunning. Which reminds me I need to refurnish my spare BBS RS 16''s Ash

For those interested in the 25mm MC I emailed Don McAdams from McAdamsAutoSport to get an idea on prices. He says: The site he refers to is Gustavs e30m3performance page which has a great article on the 25mm Master Cylinder Upgrade plus many other well written articles, definitly worth a read. Ash

Thanks mate I have been researching this for the last 6 months now gathering information (and prices) so I've pretty much seen every website related to the e30 M3 imaginable- including good ol' Moseley's. Thanks for the reply though :mosh: I know a few guys here have/were or know someone who is involved in the racing scene that may know of a CF intake plenum that is just 'lying about' gathering dust in a workshop somewhere waiting to find its way into my engine bay... Cheers Ash

Oops, this thread slipped my mind. Specifically looking for a carbon fibre intake plenum. But any Motorsports parts are of interest. Cheers Ash

These idiots made my day.

<----14L/100km $AU100 to fill.

Do you have a program that capitalises the first letter of every word Or Do You Just Type Like That?If I can fit 10's, surely a 5 can...

I prefer city beach. That's where the volley ball teams practice..... Between here there and everywhere, surely you can find the info you need for ya glamorised Go-Kart. Good knowledgeable bunch here too. Ash

Gidday Iain. Welcome.

I know there are a few of these cars still around in NZ so if you hear of anything please let me know. Much appreciated. Cheers Ash

A lightened flywheel is one of THE most under-rated performance modifications. Done well, they are AWESOME. No lose in torque. Only 'gains' Only 'lose' "may" be in drivability. A large flywheel has more inertia allowing for 'easier' gear change and clutch release. Essentially a relationship of rotational dynamics. Read this: Puma Racing UK oh, and you don't have an M3 Master Cylinder. Cheers Ash

Fun car. Enjoy. Think Darth Vader when you look at those seats... Cheer Ash

Thanks for posting. Just when I thought I had all the articles... Cheers Ash

Looks very clean. Great car. Was the interior redone or original? AK01, 03 or 05? Kms? Which steering rack for the conversion? Any other bits? CF Plenun A-N? Cheers Ash

But really. E3 discs Braided lines Pads All the rubber bits Leaving about 1k... hmmm, iigomotiv chip and most importantly an 8lb flywheel. Ash

2k worth of Neons.