Eddie 66 Report post Posted September 10, 2010 see - leaning foward to make it go faster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 10, 2010 Thats a great car Eddie and a credit to your skills. I was amazed at it's performance down at Taupo... all in all a great project with excellent results Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted September 10, 2010 Thats a great car Eddie and a credit to your skills. I was amazed at it's performance down at Taupo... all in all a great project with excellent results Thanks I think the extra time I spent measuring the Ti suspension layout and copying to the 2002 was worth it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 10, 2010 Just needs an LSD now...... two tyres smoking looks way better than one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16v02 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) Hi Rot, Awesome project you've got there, I am from The netherlands and watching you for a while I am planning sort of the same thing at the moment using e30 parts. My body is a 1970 2000 touring, and the donor a 318i e30 touring, I am still in the stage of finding out if things work out so your topic is a real good guide for me. I did a similar thing before, but only used a few parts, like an m42 engine and some small parts. the end result was a mix of 70ties and 90ties. and the new (old) touring body So, Hope you like it Edited September 25, 2010 by 16v02 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted September 26, 2010 So, Hope you like it I like the gold. Nice to hear about your car is there a link to the build. With my build the car being right hand drive was a problem so the old steering box and brake setup had to go. thanks eddie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16v02 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) Yes i did see the steering box and pedal solution. good job. Here's the link, the car has been build twice in 2 year Visit My Website not all the pictures but a good impression. Edited September 26, 2010 by 16v02 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted September 29, 2010 To view you have to sign up to that website ... (which I have done) just waiting for account activation. edt: account was activated however got this "You are not authorised to read this forum. " very nice car btw just would be nice to see that build thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16v02 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 O sorry I didn't realize that I was logged in myself at the moment. Well If you want I can post a few pictures here , but this is not my topic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 sure thing ... Im asking that forum if we can get access hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16v02 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 How about this then, Visit My Website An impression of the past 3 years !! I sold the car this spring , which I still regret. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted April 2, 2011 I haven't posted for a little while. The car is still going well. Took it to a playday at Manfield in feb. Got it a 1:30.8 out of it. Most laps were around 1:32. A wet hillclimb last year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2011 freakin cool is that huffer in the E30? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted April 2, 2011 Nope, not me. My car stil has rangi as black roof, and hasnt seen a track in far too long . Now confined to being parked up til I can afford to race her properly. Very cool video though, I wish id taken one when I went out there last, I do love manfeild. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted April 2, 2011 There was a Kerry Fackney in E30 doing 1.26's at superlap last weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 The car has be parked for almost a month now. I'm going through withdraw, so I finally fixed the horn and ordered some new door seals from the US Due to the column I used being of a airbag model the horn circuit used the Clock spring, so I had made a rangi contact out of a piece of welding wire. This worked well for a little while until it started to grind its way through the brass ring on the back of the steering wheel. I picked up a contact off a E36 without an Airbag a few months back and just hadn't got around to changing it. A non airbag horn contact The contact I made from welding wire , you can see where the new contact mounts below the steering shaft Succuss- no more grinding noises from the steering wheel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted September 26, 2011 There was a Kerry Fackney in E30 doing 1.26's at superlap last weekend Thread dig fail - only just seen this! That was me Eddie - seen you at the Taupo Bimmersport Meet since then! My E30 does 1.25 at Manfield normally.... Did Road & Track last weekend and managed 1.25 with no rear pads and completely shot rear subframe bushings..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) You must be happy with you that, that time looks pretty good to me. I was at Manfield for superlap with the Gtr. Had no 5th gear and couldn't change down into second once the gearbox got hot. It was a bit of a wet day IIRC. Yes I've got all the excuses. How did you go at Taupo? I got a 1:56 out of the 2002 but most laps were around the 1:58. I had a mate driving as well his first time on a race track. He got down to a 2:06 Edited September 27, 2011 by rot62 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) what laptime did you get down to at manfield superlap in the GTR eddie? Edited September 27, 2011 by M5V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) 1:15.2 I hope to go back with all the gears and a drier track Edited September 28, 2011 by rot62 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemwr 46 Report post Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Maybe a slot for those projects that stand out from the rest and have stood the test of time: 'Where are they now?' is a worthy category to have and where due rcognition can be given is needed, I reckon? One such build came out of Rotorua, and as the recipient of this amazing build, so I would take great pleasure in nominating and saluting, Eddie (nee Rot62) the inspiational builder/fabricator extraordinaire of the 1971 2002 Orange BMW. The car has spent the last nearly 8 years domiciled in the Manawatu and has nearly two log books filled with motorsport events The previous standard M44 engine, with the original Dellorto Carbs, was removed (and transplanted in a e30), as 7 years of extensive driving on the road and intensive track events has taken its toll. It was time for a "re-invigorated" engine ( M42 ) to be fitted along with Individual Throttle Bodies would give a re-newed surge of power when called upon. Fast cars and fast horses have something in common,apart from sharing horse-power... was it the driver or was it the rider that makes a car or horse go fast(er)? So arise Sir Ed, you're the man. Drag files here to attach, or choose files... Insert other media Uploaded Images DSC00198.JPG 2.2 mb · Done Drag files here to attach, or choose files... Insert other media Uploaded Images DSC00198.JPG 2.2 mb · Done DSC00197.JPG 2.1 mb · Done Edited July 29 by beemwr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
