huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Just bought a BMW 320i off trademe to turn in to a racecar at tech. I'm doing the motorsport course at WINTEC, so i figured it would be a good project and a great way to get into racing. So far all i've doneis replace the thermostat while i wait for space in the panel shop at tech. Dyno tested with the faulty thermostat at a measly 73kw at the wheels, but hopefully putting in a pod filter soon. Pics to come later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) Mike McDonalds brother? Edited July 23, 2008 by Flux Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) Flux said: Mike McDonalds brother? Nope.... Got some pics of my car today... A little bit of rust to deal with but no biggie.. Edited September 14, 2016 by huff3r Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Just bought a BMW 320i off trademe to turn in to a racecar at tech. I'm doing the motorsport course at WINTEC, so i figured it would be a good project and a great way to get into racing. So far all i've doneis replace the thermostat while i wait for space in the panel shop at tech. Dyno tested with the faulty thermostat at a measly 73kw at the wheels, but hopefully putting in a pod filter soon. Pics to come later 73kW is pretty bloody good for an old stock 320 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 73kW is pretty bloody good for an old stock 320 That was with a stuffed thermostat... it was running really rich, around 0.7 Llambda... So it should have maybe 5 more kws now... It was real well looked after too... cambelts every 40,00kms, services every 2000kms... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Good sh*t. Go hard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Thats awesome! Even better that you can do it as part of your course. Keep us updated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1950 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 Sweet would be awesome to build something like that at tech. BTW. A pod filter is not always an upgrade. A few BMW forums have proven the stock box with a panel filter to be the best. Have a play around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Got the sunroof out at tech today... the mounting bracket was pretty rusty, so i guess thats where my water leak is.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Common problem! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted August 22, 2008 Time for an update... Removed windscreen... now needs a new one thanks to some improper removal techniques Fixed rust in right rear door, just needs painting. In the process of fixing all other rust. Finally got the sunroof bracket out.... found a huge amount of rust under a huge amount of silicone sealant.... Hopefully the car will be done soon so i can get racing this year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 More updates.... Fabricated cold airbox... still working on air ducts... Holes drilled in the floor ready to begin constructing rollcage All rust fixed, patched, bogged, rust proofed and painted Left rear door back together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 199 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 did you just fabricate a custom air box or use a template from somewhere? keen for pics on that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 did you just fabricate a custom air box or use a template from somewhere? keen for pics on that! Just fabricated one... its only 1mm mild steel so i dont know if it'll do anything, and its waaay more complicated than it should be... just clears the alternator belt too.I think it's actually a little too short, as it isn't indenting the heatshielding under the bonnet, so maybe too much clearance? I'll post some pics up soon... mayb tuesday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) nice Edited September 17, 2008 by tastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sin-drome 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2008 hey nice going with your e30..by any chance when can you get pics up for your cold air box ? wanted to see how you done it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Got some pics of the airbox now... and got the front laterals of the cage almost done... so stoked im finally gettn somewhere Cold Air Box with Pod Filter I think its a little low... so working on a solution Cold Air Box without filter.... A little more complicated than it needs to be New Project : Lid for Cold Air Box Hopefully this will help it to stay "Cold".... wouldnt be a good CAI without the "cold" bit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Would anyone be able to tell me whether anything i do to the car to make it up to e30 class spec would require a cert? or is it all covered through the authority card? ie. my roll cage, seats, harnesses, springs + shocks and wheels... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 some people have been certed, I think most people aren't. Mine doesnt and I've got all you've mentioned above. I'm unsure what would require a cert exactly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Yeah... most people i know reckon i dont need one... but im not sure where they r gettn their info from, and i need the car road legal soon so if i needed a cert for something i would need that done first so... mayb i shud talk to vtnz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 No cert required for the mods we do for the race series, Authority card covers the cage, belts and braided brake lines. You should have no trouble getting wof. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Sweet, now i just have to wait a week til tech re-opens so i can finish my cage... and get some seats .... i was a little worried cos its a bit hard to move a car thats not road legal to wellington without a trailer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 7, 2008 I guess it must be about time for an update... i've done just a little work.. - Cage is practically done (waiting on homologation) - Picked up seats last week - Picked up suspension this week Cage front view Door View Test fitting seats The seats fit pretty well, so i'm stoked... just need to drill some holes to mount the back of the rails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) cool - good to see progress. Boy I'd hate to climb in with side intrusion bars meeting that high and on such an angle. I love my inverted style. Edited November 12, 2008 by bmw3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 12, 2008 cool - good to see progress. Boy I'd hate to climb in with side intrusion bars meeting that high and on such an angle. I love my invented style. Yep, its practically impossible with the old steering wheel... but safety first lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
