Steve K-B

Awesome video and I loved the music haha. Each to there own

As a mechanic ive got a cheap set of Fuller spanners that ive used for almost ten years and theve never given me any problems. I regualty join two spanners to make a longer one but I dont abuse them, you need to know what there limits are. I also have a set of starwille spanners (imperial) and these are much better to deal with and the thin wall ring end is a huge plus ( I never extend spanners with this set).

One big key is never use the open end if its tight because its a really easy way to turn a small job into a big one.

SP tools are ok and will be more than ample for home use.

And great advise on the stands as said above. ive seen cars fall of jacks and it happens quicker than you might think.

Well done dude! How long did the cert process take from inspection to the delivery of the plate?

Sorted!!

Thanks

Took it for its first drive! need to install windows or wait for the rain to stop before I do it again. The brakes need attention, there really soft so may need larger master cylinders to firm them up.

Exhaust is done, not a huge fan of the tail pipes but that can be changed after the event.

Clutch is feeling good after a swap to a larger master cylinder

Everything is wired up

Still need spacers for the rear. Video to come shortly!

It only has short exhaust pipes with out a muffler so sounds like a loud tractor but ill get a video during the week so you can hear its awesomeness

It RUNS!!!!!

So stoked! Firstly I checked for spark, no problem there so then turned to the fuel system. I traced the pump problem to a faulty replay and after swapping it for the horn replay it was sweet!

That first start up was so awesome haha.

I'm happy as

pink, good luck

Thanks!

Progress!! I finally got the engine to turn over to get the oil pressure up! Its still not running as its getting late, i don't have fuel and i couldn't actually hear the pump running so will try again tomorrow. The EWS slowed me down for hours as I had removed a few wires I needed haha. I knew that was going to happen but thank god I had access to an awesome wiring diagram.

It was an awesome feeling just to hear it turn over! Stoked.

The EWS interrupts the ignition, starter and fuel pump. If I now have the starter working is it safe to say the ignition and fuel pump should be working? I haven't got as far as testing them yet.

Hi,

Over the last two years since I started my project I have forgotten what injectors are the correct ones for my car...

The car is running an M52b28 with the larger M50 manifold so ive ended up with two sets of injectors and cant remember if I had already swapped them over or not.

If any one can have a quick look or knows of the top of there head that would be awesome! I believe there are a different colour.

Thanks! and if all things go well the engine may breath into life today! Fingers crossed haha

Ive relocated my battery on my project car and need to run some new battery cables. I have access to an OE cable but its bloody huge and weighs a ton. For me, smaller, lighter and something flexable is what im looking for. Id like it flexable because the way ive mounted my kill switch as its not in a really ideal location cable wise...

Any idea what a Starter motor will draw? 100, 120 amps? Its running an m52b28 with an m20 starter motor.

What size cable have some of you guys run with six cylinder engines? Ive been told BMW cable is good quality stuff and im sure it is but as I said before.... Its too big and heavy for me. Any good brands in the automotive cable industry?

i have some z3 hubs and rear disc brakes which push the wheels out further if needed.

cheers

How much diffrent are the hubs? Im running e36 m3 rotors on the rear so wont need the discs.

Cheers

We were watching you guys for the last two hours and put on a big cheer when you pased that rx7! Who was driving last tho?? Getting the finishing flag twice through the pits was hilarious haha. Bloody good effort guys

Thanks,

im going to run 18 or 20mm spacers on the rear to push the wheels out but will stick with 17 by 8s. Haven't ordered my wheels yet as im still undecided on a style and it also depends on what I can get with ET15 that are a good weight.

Unfortunatly the rear guards are way to big for 17s and there will always be a big gap in the arch. Its just the way they were made.

Yeah they tend to slow people down in regards to motorsport haha. Tho Unlike cars theyll look after you when your old!

A little update: Front is finally together

haha, Were sharing the same pit so ive seen the car in person. Its a beast!

Ill be watching with a beer in my hand after the three hour mark, Good luck guys

alot of variables to be seen on the sway bar being mounted to the strut.

Bear in mind that they are very strong as they dont experience a massive amount of movement.

if the strut turning outwards lifts swaybar say 20mm

and it turning in on the other side drops it 20mm you will have alot of tension going through the bar resisting the steering forces.

This will make the steering heavier and less responsive as a results.

it also means wheel movements will try to push the steering, so body roll will try to take the steering away from you.

this is only a relevant problem if the sway bar moves opposite directions at each end at any point of steering lock/suspension compression. so i would be jumping under the car and watching the bar while someone winds on lock. do it at full droop, standard height and compressed, if you have the springs off that is.

mr2s mount to the strut and have no issues.

personally i would fix it to the lower arm, as it only moves in one direction and is easier to eliminate if you have weird handing issues,

Thanks for explaining it. The only reason I mounted it to the strut was because it now moves at a 1:1 ratio with the suspension moment as opposed to the arm where it may be 0.6:1 (or similar) and thought a heavier bar would be more suited to the cars application. IM no suspension expert so ill be checking it out on the hoist this weekend!

Agreed, I did this and its the best thing since slice bread. Especailly if your running an adjustible setup. One less thing to worry about

PS Steve, I called past your workshop today and saw the car in the flesh. I really really love what you've done with it and it truly is a high quality build. Very impressed and you should be hell proud of what you've done with it and all of the hard work of your own that's gone into it. Love the cage and its features.

Thanks Josh, I feel I went backwards last weekend as a few things had to come out including the dash before your visit but overall im fairly happy with how things have gone so far and I appreciate your nice comment.

Hi Steve - car looks mint!

Where did the heater core come from?

Hi cam, Long time no see! I got the heater core and fan from Demon tweeks. The company that makes them also does a slightly bigger version with options for vent direction. up, down, left, right etc. Its not on the demon tweeks website but it its out there some place on the net.

Its a very small unit! I kind of wish id bought the next step up but we will see how it goes

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/c...ks-micro-heater

All sorted, Thanks Ray.

So my alloy carrier behind the front bumper went missing. It should be the same on all E36s so if any one has one please let me know. I want to get my front bumper on but need this first.

Its number one on the picture.

Thanks,

Steve 0226740961

Cant wait

Believe me, neither can I haha! And cheers for the photo, I like the black rubbing strip. Am kind of torn on what to with the door mouldings. Was origionally going to leave them off but a few of the mounting holes on the car wernt cleaned up before painting so I have a few indentations that stick out... Easily hidden with a bit of black rubber and it actually looks ok.

The car is looking good.

Is the angle of the sway bar links going to be ok lock to lock? I could be wrong but it looks to me that the bar rate will change as the steering is turned.

Thanks for the heads up on this as its a big posability. To be honest I had not considered their position. I just welded them up in place where I thought they looked straight with out geting any strange angles through out the turn. Im all ears on how its supposed to be done, theres only one way to learn! Altho if I change them it will probably be after the first event when I have a bit more time.

Will it fit on a compact?

Im running an M20 flywheel so need an M20 starter to match the ring gear. If you have one that would be awesome! Ill bring some beers.

Will send a pm. Thanks!

Rear end all ready to go back in. I welded some tabs over the OE bolt holes so I could use an eccentric bolts so camber and toe can be adjusted.

Engine is in, waiting for the following before I put the intake manifold on: water hoses for heater core, sorce a starter motor, clutch line brackets and a couple of water line block off caps.

and its finally back on its feet. Height needs adjusting

I have already ordered some from stocks but thanks anyway. And yup, I've already modified the sub frame with eccentric bolts and weld on tabs. Ill put some pics up soon.

Thanks again

Cool, Thanks guys