Beeker2 69 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 Great, will be good to hear how those springs go. Are you running OEM front sway bar or uprated? I'm doing an M3 track car project currently so have been loving reading your project log Stock sway bars front and back. Might look to remove the rear at some stage. Baby steps in the setup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Family Wagon 23 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 Sounds like the right way to go. I'm dialling in coil-overs and my own driving first before playing around with the sway-bars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 How much weight will the new panels save you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) How much weight will the new panels save you? I cant quite remember, but as a guess 25kg? (boot, bonnet, spolier) I'll weight before and after and find out. I did a quick calc today with i'm looking at a total weight loss program of about 70kg ish. Edited March 26, 2015 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rgvkiwi 10 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 Are you okay to name the supplier of the fibreglass panels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Are you okay to name the supplier of the fibreglass panels? Geoff Steel RAcing UK http://www.geoffsteel.co.uk/shop/ The parts are (were at time of order) cheaper than NZ sourced product, lighter and arguably also a better finish (not perfect thou), however the freight will kill you. Try and consolidate it with someone else's freight or shipping to bring that freight cost down. They also do a hi-rise GT spoiler which the main NZ fiberglass manufacturer doesn't do. Really wanted this over the lower two piece version Edited March 26, 2015 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Paul from Plastic Construction providing a quality finish. Note: Almost finished, still needs the 2nd duct and the rear bracing. Ducts will be plumbed into the vent hole in the lower back of the 4119 seats, probably with the aid of an inline fan. TBA. Edited March 30, 2015 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Nice! But blowers are weight..... Did you end up taking out the AC? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Nice! But blowers are weight..... Did you end up taking out the AC? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Booked in tue 2 weeks out, and emissions pump removal, and abs pump (currently disabled) removal . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zadkiel 41 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Why remove the ABS? Surely on anything but gravel it is a help not a hinderance? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Why remove the ABS? Surely on anything but gravel it is a help not a hinderance? Search on e36 abs brake ice mode and see why. In short it can limit braking force unexpectedly and cause a crash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zadkiel 41 Report post Posted April 2, 2015 Ah, that doesn't sound good! Was it fixed in later models? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Ah, that doesn't sound good! Was it fixed in later models? The word is all e36's had the issue, even with the motorsport ECU. The fix is a E46 4 circuit retro fit using kits which are available. But when you then change all the rotors and calipers to bigger units (say AP), the calibration is out, so it just gets hard again. Thus most at the top end just remove it. Edited April 2, 2015 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zadkiel 41 Report post Posted April 2, 2015 Fair enough, good to know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) F/Glass boot, spoiler and bonnet on. Alu doors on. Still needs finishing with locks and sundry. Edited May 1, 2015 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Just installed this extra wide accelerator pedal overlay. Also have the brake and clutch, but didn't bother installing. Should make heal and toeing a little easier (have struggled in this car, yet have done it for years. Could be the different pedal travel due to brake kit, dunno). Fingers crossed. Else i'm at risk from dangerous compression locking of the rears, tends to chuck you sideways when you least need it! Noel, car looks great, where did you get the extra wide pedal overlay from? I have the same problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Man that came out nice. Definitely going to hit Paul up about some plastic windows for mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Car looks really good, awesome work. And I love how you have the extra travel but it doesnt compromise on the over all look. You must be stoked how it all turned out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Noel, car looks great, where did you get the extra wide pedal overlay from? I have the same problem. Not cheap, but quality www.bimmian.com/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Car looks really good, awesome work. And I love how you have the extra travel but it doesnt compromise on the over all look. You must be stoked how it all turned out. i think the wheel offset helps with that look allot. I have some new lip/chins for the front ready to go on but are tempted at a full extendable lip, but fear for its robustness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted May 2, 2015 http://motionmotorsport.net/products/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=46 Thanks, SERIOUSLY looking at this one now. Its not as low as the OEM version but more robust. As it isn't as low as OEM its probably not as effective either, but probably still has a positive effect on aero's (compared to lips only) to match the rear wing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted May 3, 2015 I agree with all of this. The OEM one actually has a warning that it must be used with a suitable rear wing so something less aggressive might be better. It seems very well made and the guys in the US with them rate them highly. I like how the underpanel anchors to the chassis. I'm actually considering their underpanel so if you do choose to proceed let me know and perhaps there's something we can do on shipping. They're actually preparing a quote for me for 5 underpanels at the moment. Cool. Will consider that. I am in the US in 4 weeks, but i suspect its a bit large for cabin baggage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rgvkiwi 10 Report post Posted May 3, 2015 I'm actually considering their underpanel so if you do choose to proceed let me know and perhaps there's something we can do on shipping. They're actually preparing a quote for me for 5 underpanels at the moment. I am a starter if you do consider the bulk buy. Time for the yellow beast to progress towards track work now..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Thanks, SERIOUSLY looking at this one now. Its not as low as the OEM version but more robust. As it isn't as low as OEM its probably not as effective either, but probably still has a positive effect on aero's (compared to lips only) to match the rear wing Had a look at this further and alas i think my sump plate and mount will interfere with it without major cutting to the back of the unit. ie Edited May 4, 2015 by Beeker2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
