mark247 38 Report post Posted October 23, 2009 Also I have a problem with the right rear wheel bouncing when loosing traction, almost like axle tramp in an American car Car is looking awesome. Look forward to seeing it again on the 31st. Axle tramp? You need more power g! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted October 23, 2009 This has come such a long way James. Looks stunning. Easily one of my fav Tech II e30's. Just need to find a second smiley! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted October 23, 2009 I used to get wheel hop when losing traction. Can be caused from bad subframe bushes, trail arm bushes etc. I replaced all mine and still got it. I only fixed the issue when swapping in a medium case diff. So it was the diff in my case... Didn't know why untilm I opened the original small case diff up to weld it that I noticed the spider gears had broken teeth. I'm guessing that was probably the cause. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2009 Looks awesome Jamez. Topmarks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2009 Most common cause for wheel hop is the front diff bolt or other mounting bolts coming loose, will shake the diff during loss of traction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) Fixed the damn shaking, it turned out to be the gearbox bush's on another note, cruise control works.........when it feels like it, You will be driving along then it will suddenly kick in, but im yet to be able to turn it on when I want to its freekin retarded Edited October 24, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted October 24, 2009 Anyone know how to adjust the bonnet to sit lower? its abount 5mm to high Have you tried the two adjustable rubber things at each front corner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Secret 2 Report post Posted October 24, 2009 Wow. Perfection! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted October 25, 2009 looks fantastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) took it to a track day a while ago and it was going alright, till the the end of the day when the brake pedal started touching the floor, so today I finally took the calipers off to see what the damage was, we'llllll it ain't pretty I think its time I get some new pads, currently I have $150 to spend on pads, any suggestions? At the moment im only doing the rears, but would like to get some front pads at the same time, looking for something that will last a few track days. Edited November 24, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 We've always run standard BMW on the rear, no problems at all, fronts are another story tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 any idea how much they cost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Genuine are around $80 from memory, but Repco brand are only around $55 last time I got some, and just as good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 We've always run standard BMW on the rear, no problems at all, fronts are another story tho. +1 on rear pads, they seem to be fine unless your bias is wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 k i'll get some rear brake pads from repco for $55, what front pads should I get for street use with the odd track day? how much am I looking at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 EBC Greenstuff pads are $150 a pair or thereabouts. Pagid more still about $200-ish? Pagid / EBC / Tarox are all good brands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 after thinking about pads i remember someone told me hamptons is going to destroy brakes fast, maybe standard rears will still be fine i dont know but there is only one way to find out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted January 1, 2010 ended up getting bendex rears and roadhouse fronts from NZAD.co.nz, cost $130 all up, they are......ok, I wouldn't recommend them if your going to allot of track days, but they hold up alright. There all you need for a daily and 2 laps round a race track, anymore is to many. I also have got my eyes on a particular 3s-ge but I should really do the bush's before I go adding HP lastly I took some pics yesterday, bring on the summer cruises Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Bought 3 BBS RS033's off Synthe Have started to strip the black paint... so plans are widen these wheels to 15x8 and leave this one at 15x6.5 and keep it as spare group shot... Edited February 19, 2010 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 nice work - what did u use to strip it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) just used everyday paint stripper from the local miter 10. Am defiantly going to acid dip the wheel that im widening as it taking forever to strip the spare rim Edited February 19, 2010 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1524 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Basically have the same wheels as me in the end Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
