Damo 23 Report post Posted November 6, 2008 sounds like fun.seeing 10psi any time soon? or is orbit not an option Give me a few weeks to get the knock sensors in, and we will check 12psi + in there and see what happens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted December 15, 2010 Hi All! Been a while since I updated this, but nobody is buying it so I have decided to have a little play: I took the car out to the track for the first time in 4+ years a few weeks ago for a sunday drive, just to make sure nothing fell off I was particularly paranoid about the brakes (NZV8 package adapted to e36 hubs) but they felt waaaaay better on the track than they do on the road. It was also overfuelling like mad due to my rough mapping at the new boost level, so much so that one of the young E30 series racers asked me if it was a diesel Being unused for so long though, I did find that all of my once new radiator hoses decided to split, every time I came back into the pits I blew another one!! so I decided it was time for a completely new cooling system before I get on the track again. - New wastegate spring now at 10psi instead of 6~8 - Adjustable camber subframe in rear, now back to ~1 degree camber in rear - Wilwood 6 pots (ex NZV8) - alloy 2 core 56mm radiator - swirl/header tank and new silicon hoses all round, re-routed cooling system for better flow - air diverter plate for new rad I will take some engine bay pics this weekend. I am well hooked on track time in this car now, so hoping to get out there a few more times this summer once I get hold of a tow car. I also noticed it starting feeling very 'light' in the rear over 230kph, I think that may be a combination of too hard rear suspension, the big air scoop under the car created by my rear bumper, and possibly lack of a spoiler? what do you guys think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted December 16, 2010 I also noticed it starting feeling very 'light' in the rear over 230kph, I think that may be a combination of too hard rear suspension, the big air scoop under the car created by my rear bumper, and possibly lack of a spoiler? what do you guys think? I think most cars without a spoiler are going to get light at 230kph. Its just not a problem most people have at the track! My 2002 would barely squeak to 170kph at Puke (needed a tailwind, otherwise high 160kph). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted December 16, 2010 Sounds real exciting Damo, you'd be posting some respectable lap times with that kind of speed? Hope to be joining the turbo club next season myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted December 16, 2010 Sounds real exciting Damo, you'd be posting some respectable lap times with that kind of speed? Hope to be joining the turbo club next season myself. not at all, I was probably doing 2 minute laps Just went out there to see how everything would feel at those speeds, but taking the corners super easy until I learn to drive and get some semi's on the rear - semi's on front and road tires rear makes for very unpredictable grip... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenEvans 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Looks really well done mate. quick question, i have recently done an m30 swap into an e30 and am having issues with starter/flywheel. what flywheel and starter have u used? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 If you use the M30 flywheel you must use the M30 starter, same for M10 I believe, the teeth are different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 I will take some engine bay pics this weekend. I am well hooked on track time in this car now, so hoping to get out there a few more times this summer once I get hold of a tow car. Longest time between weekends ever anyway some attempted photos of the new cooling system: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 No power steering ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 No power steering ? Its at the driver end of the steering column After adding the weight of several basking sharks to the front with the M30, anything non-essential left the building! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Its at the driver end of the steering column After adding the weight of several basking sharks to the front with the M30, anything non-essential left the building! Your annual gym fees are either going to go up....or down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1quad1 1 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 It's time to get this on the Track and see what she can do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Sold I take it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Sold I take it? Loaded up awaiting payment and collection Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted February 1, 2011 Watched it drive away with someone I am happy to see take it, the end of an era for me now on to the other BMW project hiding in the garage! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted February 1, 2011 man thats been a long term project for you . i remember when we picked upi that donar e23 735i for the engine vlock all those years ago . whats your new project?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted February 1, 2011 Oh no! Thanks for all your help with mine. I look forward to seeing what comes next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Watched it drive away with someone I am happy to see take it, the end of an era for me now on to the other BMW project hiding in the garage! Speaking of which, did you see the flywheel and clutch etc on trademe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 man thats been a long term project for you . i remember when we picked upi that donar e23 735i for the engine vlock all those years ago . whats your new project?? Ill start a thread once I can drag her out into the sunlight (still on pedal power). 1972 2002....... only a matter of time until it becomes a 2002 turbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Oh no! Thanks for all your help with mine. I look forward to seeing what comes next. No problem! yeah quite enthused about the 2002, will see if that lasts after I cut 6 square metres of rust out of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2011 Watched it drive away with someone I am happy to see take it, the end of an era for me now on to the other BMW project hiding in the garage! :S up for sale without the wheels, wouldnt that tick ya off.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/S...n-352558848.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2078 Report post Posted February 6, 2011 Changed the car without starting a new auction too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2011 didnt this 1quad1 guy have afew other race cars that got sold again straight away.. m50 e30 and something else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
