Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Nice bro! Is the inside/cage all matte black? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 yea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) Update, no pics We have ditched the factory ecu and have gone aftermarket, This has been for a number of reason's, but mainly because..... to get the EWS working involved buying a new EWS unit from BMW, but that woulden't solve the problem that it could fail at any moment which happend IIRC on paul mills car when it suddenly decided to reset while on testing and woulden't start. This has ment the entire car loom has been taken out and only a few things remain, I think the only wire to the rear is for the brake lights, has saved on a fair bit of weight it now also has only 3 guages... Revs, oil pressure and Water Temp, keeps things simple also now there is a fuel cell where the spare wheel used to go, with a dipstick for measuring the fuel level I'll try get some pics tommorow and if all goes well it will be seing the track this comming friday. Edited September 4, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted September 4, 2009 Awesome job getting it ready in time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) Update with Pic's Pics go as 1, Pic of rear 2, Top view of fuel tank 3, Bottom View 4, Inside View of E34 Brake Master cylinder 5, Engine side 6, New Gauge cluster 7, New Ecu (Autronic SM4) 8, Old Wiring Edit, should have a dyno chart up by Wednesday night also Edited September 5, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
323e30 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) How does it effect your braking with the booster removed? is it just heavier on the pedal? guess you havent tried it yet. Looks staunch. couldn't have picked a better color for it.! imo. Edited September 5, 2009 by 323e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 5, 2009 in theory it should be a bit harder to push, but as you have stated haven't had a chance to try it yet, can't wait till Friday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) Update, no pics The whole thing is wired up and ready to go..................one problem, it doesn't really go They have traced the problem back to the ECU, it was running on 3/6 cylinders and those 3 were only injecting fuel every 3 rotations. Apparently this is a common problem that will be fixed by a software update. (we'll thats what the manufacture said) So tomorrow it will be off to the dyno, once the ECU is updated in the morning will probably have the video camera so i'll post up dyno runs tomorrow night Cutting it a bit fine eh. Edited September 9, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted September 10, 2009 And ...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 10, 2009 and.... they only got the update from auz last night, there going to tune it today, best case scenario is that it will be ready by late this afternoon , not looking good but there is still a chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted September 10, 2009 Where's the fingers crossed smilie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 11, 2009 good and bad news, Its finally going on all 6, but........ they ran out of time to get the fuel maps sorted so it wont be racing this weekend, should be out of the dyno early next week. This should give some time to prepare it properly and not rush the build. Bring on the track days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) This car just doesn't want to work without a fight. They were running it up on the dyno then they noticed the exhaust cam Vanos is not adjusting but the intake is working fine. There going to take the Vanos apart as it suspected that there is an oil blockage in the Vanos, apparently its a common problem that occurs you leave a Vanos engine sitting for a long time. Will be going to the track day on Saturday 26th then again on 16th of October at Puki Hopefully will be testing at Hampton Downs at the end of October Then competing at the Lotus meeting on the 1st of November at Hampton Downs. Also looking for semi-slicks, WTB thread Edited September 18, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Wheels and tyres Racing Dynamics RGQ 17x8.5 ET15 with Semi Slick's BBS RX 17x8 ET10 with Wets Edited September 21, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted September 21, 2009 Nice, You guys must be rich as lol. How is the car coming along? Going right yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Tyres and rims came to a total $1500 all together, didn't cost that much at all when compared to the cost of new rims Cars still at the dyno, expecting to find out in a day or two if the Vanos has been fixed. Edited September 21, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 Mean Jamez coming along nicely! looks awesome that fuel tank and the car all painted up. Cant wait to see it running now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 2 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 Awesome. Quick Q - was there a reason why you went for a E34 BMC with the long flexi rod instead of using a floormounted wilwood/tilton, with balance bar, etc? I guess it's cheaper, but perhaps not so much in the grand scheme of things? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 Quick answer, It's way cheaper, almost free. I know that the e30 will suffer from the extra travel of having the BMC on the otherside of the car, I think a uk car mag found there is a delay of about 25mm from the pedal being pushed, just means you will have to press it a bit earlier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markusamigos 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Looks like it is going to be real weapon.....great ride in the making Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Quick answer, It's way cheaper, almost free. I know that the e30 will suffer from the extra travel of having the BMC on the otherside of the car, I think a uk car mag found there is a delay of about 25mm from the pedal being pushed, just means you will have to press it a bit earlier Everyone askes me the same question! I'm personally perplexed as to why everone is so fixated on this. After months of driving my setup, It's far sharper than the standard brakes and once the car / brakes heat up at speed its nice to have a little give. Otherwise all you end up doing is locking it up too easy. I find in real world terms, you can ease the brakes on (or punch / stab them on) and they wont bite you in the ass. The cars running a non ABS setup so its a must for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted October 5, 2009 Quick update with a VIDEO So the car is back at racefx with a clutch problem, it changes gear without the clutch, neutral works and the clutch slave cylinder is doing its thing, its just the pedal feels like its got heaps of air if you get where im coming from. The gearbox bellhousing is making a odd squeaky noise which might be the source of the problem. Should be back at the dyno either tomorrow or Wednesday for its final tune then its done , might goto the track day this Saturday if its ready. Sounds pretty good, the camera doesn't pick up on how loud it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted October 5, 2009 mate this is looking mint , sort out the niggles and its going to be insane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) Quick update Bad news, its blown the 6spd gearbox Good news - we've been able to borrow a 6spd gearbox in the meantime while repair's are made, also the engine is getting 330hp at the flywheel on the first base tune. Don't know when it will be ready to hit the track, maybe next Friday Edited October 9, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Good work, gutted about the gearbox though. How'd that manage to happen?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
