Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 29, 2009 Soooo much win. Loving it. Looks so factory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 looking good! amazing that engine fits in there. have I skimmed past something ... what are you doing to the suspension & brakes? i have nolathane bushes all round, koni adjustable shocks, progressive heavier springs and stocks converted my original struts to adjustable height. Its a street car so i didnt want it to crazy. will be buying camber plates soon tho. Brake wise i am putting wilwood four pots with 304mm disks on the front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 Soooo much win. Loving it. Looks so factory. Thanks mate, i was trying to keep it as factory looking as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 You coming to the track on Thursday Sam? Ill show you how decent factory calipers on e30s can be, if its a road car I don't honestly think huge brakes are worth it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 You coming to the track on Thursday Sam? Ill show you how decent factory calipers on e30s can be, if its a road car I don't honestly think huge brakes are worth it yeah i was going to pop out for a look, that would be great if u could mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lounit 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 hows the e30 comming along? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) well im back from my trip to the states which was amazing. We rode 8500Km in 20 days from coast to coast and had many adventures along the way. the hottest day was 47*C in vegas!! Anyway back to the bmw stuff. THE BEAST RUNS! i had a radiator made and alll the oil cooler lines made etc. wiring is all finished and i now know what im doing for a master cylinder and booster after messiing around with a few things. All the fluids have been changed etc new filters and A/C has been re gassed. Fresh from the states is my wilwood parts for a kit im making. Photos to come in the next day or two with a video if people are keen. Stilll having diff problems though, its really holding me up. I bought a 2.93 med case diff out of an e28 525e but i cant get my lsd pack to fit. anyone have any ideas as to what i can do? Everthings pretty much done now i just have to fit the front brakes get the diff sorted, fit driveshaft, get exhause made then cert. Sooooo keen. Also when the next track day at ruapuna? Edited July 31, 2009 by Sammy J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted July 29, 2009 Legend. Looking forward to the V8 porn update Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Dear god i cant wait to see this in action. Hey Sam how much US did the brakes set you back?? Oh and welcome back mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Awesome. I can't wait for media to be uploaded Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Trip sounds amazing Sam. I really mean f**king awesome Those diffs can be quite a mission, hate to undermine you but a Diff specialist might be able to sort it. And come for a ride in my car this weekend, it'll give you wonderful ideas about suspension Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 Trip was awesome fun! And im mad keen for a ride:D if you text me on 0272618440 we can organize a time. Well i have photos but no video as i had to take the radiator out and didnt get to put it back in today. Video is defiantly coming tho! things done since last photos are the wiring box, radiator tank etc etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 Man, I can't wait to see this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 +2 what size brake disc are you using on the front? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 Sam those brakes are HOT Can't wait to see them tucked under those wheels of yours Well done on getting it running Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 the brakes are 304mm im pretty sure. mm i cant wait for this thing to finally be drivable! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lounit 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2009 the brakes are 304mm im pretty sure. mm i cant wait for this thing to finally be drivable!im shore you wont be dissapointed....id be chewing my fingers off waiting lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted August 1, 2009 Thats so badass Sammy! So so jealouse of your brake setup haha! Roughly what kinda figure would one be looking at for a setup like that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 well its going to be about 2G once i get all the lines and brackets made up. But im making a few sets of lines and brackets to sell to work with the same calipers and discs. Pretty much i hope to be able to supply a complete bolt on kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 well its going to be about 2G once i get all the lines and brackets made up. But im making a few sets of lines and brackets to sell to work with the same calipers and discs. Pretty much i hope to be able to supply a complete bolt on kit Very interesting, Hopefully this will work with 16s? I guess I could always try my wheels on your car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 yeah when i have mine on feel free to try them on. Wouldnt mind seeing my car on your wheels anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) right time for an update, not much to update really though. Driveshaft is now sorted and radiator after its 4th trip back to the shop is right. My main question to people is regarding my diff. I bought a e28 2.93 med case open diff and a 3.46 med case LSD. I have been trying everyone in the know in chch and no one can figure out how to combine the two. So i have attached a photo to show what the problem is. The 2.93 gear is on the lsd pack, the 3.46 gear is now on the open pack. notice how the 2.93 gear is thicker.. and also it sits up a lot higher (5mm) than the 3.46 gear. you can see the gap between the 3.46 gear and the flange as to how much the 2.93 on the lsd sits up. Hope that makes sense but does anyone know what i can do???? im at my wits end Edited August 17, 2009 by Sammy J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Not quite sure whats up there. But obviously the LSD centre is wrong for your diff housing. The offset for the crown wheel is wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Have you tried assembling it? The 2.93 might be thicker if the matching pinion is a different size (smaller)? Am mentally struggling to see how smaller gives a taller ratio tho, so maybe I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
