Pics of RAPID0 on the way to Piha

[lbirgel 0]

I was board today so I decided to go for a drive out to Piha. It’s a good drive during the week when its quite.

Thought it’s a good idea to do what Apex has done and list the things done to the car during my ownership. Almost had it for 2 years now and since then ive:

-Spent a fortune on maintenance but there can’t be a lot left to do

-Installed new Bilstein sport shocks

-H&R springs

-Engine swap with a Racing Dynamics tuned m20

-Front and Rear strutbraces

-Colour coded the wing mirrors (also have e36 m3 style but don’t like them)

-Full dyno tune 6 weeks ago with Gavin at Hi Velocity

-Have had all the rust cut out. (except sunroof) will do later on

-Probably some more but can’t remember

Future plans

-Swap 3.46lsd with a 3.73lsd

-Lighter wheels (current mags are twice the weight of the 15 inch cross-spokes)

-Recondition front bumper and sideskirts

-Carbon airbox

Am planning to go for another drive out there Tuesday Wednesday next week (if the weathers mint) if any ones keen to join me send us a pm. I live close to the airport so can meet at my house if its handy.

Some pics that I took today in a layby!

Edited December 4, 2008 by M 325i

[Forrest 35]

Looking seriously cool man, your car doesnt look so run of the mill, the subtle touches really set it apart.

Me like.

[OLLIE 26]

Awesome dude!! looking fantastic.

i don't like those E36 style mirrors either, the stock colourcoded looks really good.

[martyyn 2]

Stunning

[JiB 0]

That's a seriously choice car.

If the car is remaining a street car I'd keep the 3.46. I have a 3.73 in my track hack, which makes everything a bit short. Even more noticeable on the street.

My 2c

P.S. Do you have a dyno figure? Curious to see how much power the dynamics motor is putting out.

Edited December 4, 2008 by JiB

[lbirgel 0]

thanks for the comments guys!

maby ill go with a 3.64

The engine ended up beeing a 2.5l which is cool! goes prety well. attached are the dyno sheets.

I need to see what else i can do to the engine. would love to get to 100kw at the wheels. once i get some lighter wheels, cold airbox and change the diff i will go in for another run. not sure what else i can do to get more power. engine already has full exhaust system and a larger cam. possibly a larger throttle body?

[drifty325i 0]

Very nice mate i like your car alot

[3 SERIES 92]

Can someone tell me what a car like this is worth without say the engine change because I think I want one!

What is the kit? Excuse my ignorance im an E36 owner

[isis 16]

its mint!

[_BRS_ 208]

What is the kit? Excuse my ignorance im an E36 owner

sounds like you are being converted!

kit is an mtechII

[bravo 34]

Can someone tell me what a car like this is worth without say the engine change because I think I want one!

What is the kit? Excuse my ignorance im an E36 owner

PRice dependson market - I'd say somewhere just under $10k depending on buyer, but botom dropping out of the market so that may be rather generous. Never know though - genuine m325i with RD motor is a bit more special than your average thrashed m325i.

Kit is BMW factory mtechnic II aka mtechII.

[3 SERIES 92]

sounds like you are being converted!

kit is an mtechII

To be honest, Ive always been converted

The problem is that I started with an E36 and find it slightly strange to jump in a delorean and go back in time to own an E30!

Id love to have both but space at home does not allow me to

[Cale 36]

That car is beautiful. Very well done!

[Nobimmer 694]

Very nice mate, well done

[pjay 8]

decent

[Apex 693]

Shot. That Dyno figure is a little less than I would have thought, is high velocities Dyno a Dyno Dynamics type?? They read quite low from what I have experienced.

[SIR E30 68]

Thats an awesome car! I could quite happily own that

[Gus 5]

looks good!

[Creaver 55]

Looks bloody good. One hell of a nice car you own

[lbirgel 0]

Shot. That Dyno figure is a little less than I would have thought, is high velocities Dyno a Dyno Dynamics type?? They read quite low from what I have experienced.

Im not sure if it is or isn't i would guess it most likely is becuse its written at the top of the sheet.

it does feel alot nicer tho to drive.

To give you an idea of what the cam does to my fuel consumption with the old engine i was getting 550km per tank and now (RD engine) i will get about 470km. Before the tune i was getting about 440km thats a 60L tank of 98. (city driving) I havent taken it on a long trip yet but im guessing the difrence will not be as bad because the car wont be ideling as much.

[Yuen 16]

Beautiful car, and I like the plate.

[hybrid 1040]

you have done really well with that car mate, love the engine conversion. You have really gone the right way about things with it!

Next for you:

* Brakes / brake line upgrade

* Urethane bush upgrade

* short shift kit (if it isn't already)

* swade m steering wheel upgrade

* lower the front about an inch (optional) just will help give it 'that' look

* Image or BBS light weight forged multipiece wheels

[Guest Simon*]

Car looks great dude - nice work

* Image or BBS light weight forged multipiece wheels

Mmmmmmmmmmmm Image wheels

[lbirgel 0]

you have done really well with that car mate, love the engine conversion. You have really gone the right way about things with it!

Next for you:

* Brakes / brake line upgrade

* Urethane bush upgrade

* short shift kit (if it isn't already)

* swade m steering wheel upgrade

* lower the front about an inch (optional) just will help give it 'that' look

* Image or BBS light weight forged multipiece wheels

cheers hybrid

yeah i would like to put a short shifter in it but with the wheels and steering wheel i would like to either do AC Schnitzer combo so steering wheel and mags or go alpina with a gear nob aswell or go the mtec steering wheel if im lucky enough to find some nice bbs wheels.

i suppose only time and money will tell lol

brake lines seems like a good idea. are the stainless braided ones off ebay any good?

[westy 614]

One of the nicest on here.