KwS 2429 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Very keen to see the new dyno run with the chip. Always wondered if they are actually worth it or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Some pics form targa south island 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted November 28, 2014 Just come back from the Dyno to test the results of the recent chip install. The results are a FAIL, lost 10wkw! I will point out that the 02 sensors have also been changed since the last dyno. Disappointing, but better i know than be under some false belief. I'll now fast track my plans for 'bolt on' engine mods. Cams, plenium etc, then do a custom map. Will build a plan this side of xmas and look to implement around feb timeframes. In the mean time i'm also ordering some weight loss goodies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted November 28, 2014 Have a look at aaron harris' 3.0 s50 ... then youll remove any silly notions of buying crate motors from the states. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted November 28, 2014 I got a quote for a UK sourced S54 race motor, 450hp 3.4 stoker. LOL ... If you do, make sure you have it in the contract that you get it for free if it doesn't make that HP ... Then just sit back and wait for your free motor to arrive. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted November 28, 2014 BMW series car? Who does the work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted November 28, 2014 LOL ... If you do, make sure you have it in the contract that you get it for free if it doesn't make that HP ... Then just sit back and wait for your free motor to arrive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) M3power, Geoff steel racing have a good reputation Edited November 28, 2014 by Beeker2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) Acquired some brand new axles at a clearance price, couldn't say no. Will install and take the existing as a 'know good' spare set Edited December 25, 2014 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted December 25, 2014 Light weight bonnet, boot lid and one piece high rise GT spoiler ordered Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) Repair made to Nav foot rest after large 'guest' cracked it during entry My first experience with fibre glass work. Quite easy in the end. Edited December 25, 2014 by Beeker2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted February 1, 2015 A couple of packages arrived from Germany today, as part of my weight loss program. A clue, magnets don't stick to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) GT doors? If so, how much were they if you don't mind me asking? yes, Alu GT(or optioned Evo) doors. Off ebay.de http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-M3-GT-Alutur-Beifahrertur-Alu-Tur-in-Arktissilber-met-/281490037426?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item418a1d1ab2 The doors are not that expensive (Last years exchange rate helped), but the freight is a killer, I closed my eyes and wrote the cheque anyway Separately also got an Evo Sump and some unique 3.0 spares from them like starter motor and power steering pump. Gave up trying to source this locally. Edited February 2, 2015 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Just come back from the Dyno to test the results of the recent chip install. The results are a FAIL, lost 10wkw! I will point out that the 02 sensors have also been changed since the last dyno. Disappointing, but better i know than be under some false belief. I'll now fast track my plans for 'bolt on' engine mods. Cams, plenium etc, then do a custom map. Will build a plan this side of xmas and look to implement around feb timeframes. In the mean time i'm also ordering some weight loss goodies. Roller dyno's arent really that accurate, you can easily see +-10kw between runs with tyres heating up and such things. And can be even further out if you do it months / weeks apart depending on who and how they strap the car down, too many variables to take a 10kw decrease too seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Roller dyno's arent really that accurate, you can easily see +-10kw between runs with tyres heating up and such things. And can be even further out if you do it months / weeks apart depending on who and how they strap the car down, too many variables to take a 10kw decrease too seriously. Spoke to Gavin from Hi Velocity today. Have penciled a custom map in for next month' ish. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 ^ has he got his own shop/dyno again? Or where will this be done? His new workshop is scheduled for opening end of march. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted February 2, 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Did those doors come the German eBay? How did you work it? Ive also found something I'm keen on but being German its hard to figger out how to use it... Edit: Feeling stupid but I found it in english.... haha Edited February 3, 2015 by Steve K-B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Did those doors come the German eBay? How did you work it? Ive also found something I'm keen on but being German its hard to figger out how to use it... Edit: Feeling stupid but I found it in english.... haha I found them on Ebay.de (in german). Use the Chrome browser and use the translate to English feature (better than IE). Email them, and they normally come back in english. I'll cal also provide you these guys direct email if you like. What you after? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 I found them on Ebay.de (in german). Use the Chrome browser and use the translate to English feature (better than IE). Email them, and they normally come back in english. I'll cal also provide you these guys direct email if you like. What you after? Ahhh cool, i have pretty much done the same thing, Not getting anything exciting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1072 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Get the listing number, then go to ebay.co.uk, and type it in the search. The listing will still be German, but the buttons are in england you can understand 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Get the listing number, then go to ebay.co.uk, and type it in the search. The listing will still be German, but the buttons are in england you can understand Great to know, thanks Edited February 6, 2015 by Beeker2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 Project Loose Weight, parts arriving: these have come in from the UK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 Stiffer rear(more) and also front springs just added. Looking to reduce the current slight understeer it has Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Family Wagon 23 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
