Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted July 4, 2014 Cars coming along nicely man, Love the cage and fantastic choice with the T45. Cant wait to see it when its finished! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 4, 2014 Went for a plumbed fire unit, 4lt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 4, 2014 Harness/Seat bar in (New rear mount FIA standard required a Hoop mount for the seat) Door X and and 2nd A pillar in. Sill bar yet to be installed. Bonnet Areo latches Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 Initial rubber here. Have gone for the safe bet of Dunlop 03G Medium. Have had to run with slightly taller 235/45/17, as Dunlop dont do a OEM size 235/40/17. This should provide some additional compression for ruff roads, and also warm up slightly quicker due to more sidewall roll. As i have a upgraded to a 3.91 over the std 3.15, gearing should still be ok. Testing will tell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 Nice progress!! Really. no 235/40 R17 anymore..... Think mine are the older DZ-02G's that are 235/40's 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 Nice progress!! Really. no 235/40 R17 anymore..... Think mine are the older DZ-02G's that are 235/40's Alternatively , 245/40 17 I Didn't wanna go that wide for targa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 Alternatively , 245/40 17 I Didn't wanna go that wide for targa Was a factory size on the rear of the 3.2's so not 'that' wide. Is the size road tyre I ran on the E30, being a better fit with the shorter height (625 Vs 650 of a 235/45's). Prob' 6 of 1, 1/2 doz' of the other in your case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaimzthedrummer 24 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 E36 specific seat rails turned up from the UK. They leverage the OEM mounts and also push the seat hard against the tunnel. Saves allot of $$ with custom fabrication. What a great build man. Looks like you're doing everything just right! Quick question about those seat rails... Could they be used to lower an OEM (vader) seat? I struggle for headroom in my M3 and wondered if they might be an option... James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 What a great build man. Looks like you're doing everything just right! Quick question about those seat rails... Could they be used to lower an OEM (vader) seat? I struggle for headroom in my M3 and wondered if they might be an option... James Not the rails i purchased as those are designed for bucket seat / side mount. The OEM are bottom mount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 Was a factory size on the rear of the 3.2's so not 'that' wide. Is the size road tyre I ran on the E30, being a better fit with the shorter height (625 Vs 650 of a 235/45's). Prob' 6 of 1, 1/2 doz' of the other in your case. true, was tempted to go 245. Then i looked into it and most others run 235 for 'some' reason. I assume its more progressive 'let go' (less grip) and more bump absorption in the wall. If it was a track car, the build would be quite different. Coilover rears, stiffer as opposed to safer cage, light weight everything, 18's + 6pot brakes etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 To finish first , first you have to finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 6, 2014 true, was tempted to go 245. Then i looked into it and most others run 235 for 'some' reason. I assume its more progressive 'let go' (less grip) and more bump absorption in the wall. If it was a track car, the build would be quite different. Coilover rears, stiffer as opposed to safer cage, light weight everything, 18's + 6pot brakes etc I think it's because there are far more Evo's & STI's racing that use a 235/45 R17 from factory (ie. Production Race Classes), thus dunlop just bring in what they can move the most of... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 Nav footrest arrived Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Need to get rid of more weight? OEM aluminium doors. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-M3-GT-Alutur-Fahrertur-Alu-Tur-in-Arktissilber-met-/281381363783 http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-M3-GT-Alutur-Beifahrertur-Alu-Tur-in-Technoviolett-met-/271541739112 You'd need to paint one but save another ~20kg. yes, i would love some. that looks a little $ thou. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Stub bar to back of wheel well added. Stops lower bank impacts from pushing wheel into footwell and pinning feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 im sure someone had a fun time welding the back of that merge.do you know the weight of the tube going in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 im sure someone had a fun time welding the back of that merge. do you know the weight of the tube going in? Note sure exactly. The package from the UK was 70kg, but that included spare bars, packaging and sundry. It wont be super light, but it will be strong and certainly lighter than a std steel cage of the same spec. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Exhaust arrived Edited July 13, 2014 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Mmm parts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 what was the all up cost for the cage. including shipping ,GST if any,in NZ$$$. please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) what was the all up cost for the cage. including shipping ,GST if any,in NZ$$$. please. E36 Cage '2011 design' > Core Cage £1231 in T45 (cheaper if you go steel) > Airfreight £500 (cheaper if you sea freight) > Add GST 15% (incl freight) Options: > Extra bars $21 pounds a metre Add time to install cage. approx 40 hours Mine was closer to 80 as we had extra bars, sump guards, sunroof roof repair, bonnet pins, sundry mount points, and more. You can install them pretty quickly, but depends on how much of a perfectionist you are. If you go T45, get the special weld wire from custom cages as well. Edited July 13, 2014 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Parts Arrived!! From Geoff Steel racing UK. Door cards and Alu honeycomb / Carbon sheet for floor Edited July 16, 2014 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 I was told Geoff Steel has a new carbon fabricator and for some reason he wasn't as good. But looking at the photos they don't look too bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 I think it's because there are far more Evo's & STI's racing that use a 235/45 R17 from factory (ie. Production Race Classes), thus dunlop just bring in what they can move the most of... This is why I just bypass NZ importers and get the stuff I actually need from tirerack. Instead of them trying to talk me into inferior tire brands. Works out the same cost and its new not new old stock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 I was told Geoff Steel has a new carbon fabricator and for some reason he wasn't as good. But looking at the photos they don't look too bad. for 190 pounds (pair), you cant complain. Its not a show car, so doesn't have to be 100% perfect anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
