e36 racecar

[richard 384]

looks like I have some home work to do tonight..............

But I've discovered in motorsport its how you read between the lines that count.

thanks for the heads up Jon.

[Cab 148]

No worries Richard. I can't quite tell by the angle but just double check the wing is around the right way. The end plates definitely should be switched.

Looking good

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

I know what you mean Rich, it all comes down to the "officials" view of the rules at the end of the day.

Have certainly seen cars with spoilers way out back, that haven't been pinged. I would hate for you to get to a meeting and have someone pull you up on it (if indeed it is outside the regs - I seem to remember a figure of 200mm max behind car, but I could be wrong!).

[richard 384]

5.13 Aerodynamic Devices: Any part of the vehicle that has an aerodynamic influence on stability

shall be mounted on the entirely sprung part of the vehicle, be firmly affixed and not exceed

the following limits:

(2) Sports Cars and Sports Racing Cars:

(a) Front:

• Height (min): Bottom of wheel rims,

• Height (max): Top of wheel rims,

• Width (max): width of bodywork,

• Length: No more than 200mm forward of the original bodywork.

( Rear:

• Height (min): Bottom of wheel rims,

• Height (max): 800mm above the ground,

• Width (max): width of bodywork,

• Length: No more than 400mm rearward of the original bodywork.

This is all I can find on it in the motorsport regs.

Are wing mirrors part of the bodywork

[westy 614]

800mm above the ground seems quite low?

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2132]

800mm above the ground seems quite low?

must be 1.8 surely

[richard 384]

Put this together last night.

not as ezy as it looks.

Advice on mounting the reservoir tanks , in the cab or in the engine bay.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

5.13 Aerodynamic Devices: Any part of the vehicle that has an aerodynamic influence on stability

shall be mounted on the entirely sprung part of the vehicle, be firmly affixed and not exceed

the following limits:

(2) Sports Cars and Sports Racing Cars:

This is all I can find on it in the motorsport regs.

Are wing mirrors part of the bodywork

That's ok then - looks like it doesn't apply to production saloon cars, only sports cars (hence why 800mm is the max height!), you should be sweet.

[richard 384]

maybe it come under the heading "All others"

(3) All other vehicles:

(a) Front:

• Height (min): bottom of wheel rims,

• Height (max): Top of wheel rims,

• Width (max): width of the bodywork,

• Length: spoiler shall not extend more than 200mm forward of the original

bodywork.

( Rear:

• Height (min): bottom of wheel rims,

• Height (max): 100mm above the vehicle roofline,

• Width (max): width of the bodywork,

• Length: No more than 400mm rearward of the original bodywork.

Note: For ClubSport Events (ie Hillclimbs and Sprints) only, the height of the rear

aerofoil may extend to a maximum of 100mm above the vehicle roofline.

but either way no where near 400mm, Max 215mm from boot lid to back of stands.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

Cool, looked a bit more than that in the photos, my eye-crometer must be a bit out of calibration.

Car sounds like it will be quick enough that you won't have to worry about someone running into it!

[richard 384]

cross that bridge when we get there !!!!!

Open class drivers are supposed to be professionals

[richard 384]

so, after years of gon'a, it's in.

marriage

child

GFC

redundancy

2 jobs

Engine is fitted

lots more small parts/stuff to come.

[richard 384]

brake lines from the peddle box , I'm not entirely happy with it and may change it .

I'm trying to keep the brake lines out of the engine bay to keep the heat down , this way less brake fade.

[richard 384]

wheels turned up today 18x10 offset 20mm

[qube 3570]

What a tease..

[richard 384]

rubbers going on tomorrow ,I'll unveil then.

[Garett 103]

Cool I'm working on some flare ideas at the moment, going to try some Audi allroad ones on soon, have you got an idea on what and if you are going to run some flares?

Edited July 5, 2016 by Garett

[richard 384]

http://dtmfiberwerkz.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_79_123_168&product_id=229

toying with this

or this

http://trakyoto.japan-onlinestores.com/Body-Kit-c-312/PANDEM-E36-Wide-body-kit-p-8797.html

[Garett 103]

Sick cool wheels, both body kits are mean rocket bunny would be unique in Nz, see if they would do a discount for two thou it's quite a lot to spend ant going to make it any faster, would def look the part

[richard 384]

Dish, I like lots of dish.

Rocket bunny would be my choice as well but they don't answer to emails every often about enquires. And at $5k plus shipping starting to slip down the list.

[zero 1162]

Nice wheels.

What size tyres?

[WYZEUP 283]

There are dealers in nz for the pandem kit, I think auto stance in Auckland is one of them

[HaNs 226]

There are dealers in nz for the pandem kit, I think auto stance in Auckland is one of them

More like try GT Refinishers, they actually have installed them and have them on staff cars

Edited July 7, 2016 by HaNs

[Nobimmer 694]

Rich, watch out with the dtmfiberworks stuff. I have myself got some flares in from them (e30 2002 ones) and they were absolutely rubbish quality. I know they're relatively cheap but still. People online seem to have had some average experiences with them too, I know that they were crap to try and converse with over email.

[richard 384]

I went to GT refinishers today , they were helpful but at more than 6k for a set and up to 6 months wait I may do something different .

I'll give to some thought

tyres are Hankooks ventus 280/650 R18 kindly donated by a open class competitor