Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted April 15, 2015 Thought I would start a thread to track progress of the 316ti race car. The bulk of the parts are coming from the e30, I'll have a rolling e30 (as per my sig) shell left over at the end of it if anyone is keen. Here it is as it stands currently, looks average and is the most uninspiring car to drive with a mighty 100hp at the fly. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted April 15, 2015 Subscribed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted April 15, 2015 Good work fella. Does the rolling E30 shell come with or without cracks...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 First round of progress: Front suspension and brakes swapped. Rear to be done this week as well as drive line teardown. Aim to have it finished by the end of May. There are some huge advantages starting to show already, because the motor is going into a car it was designed to fit, the motor is sitting about 6 inches further behind the front axle than it was in the e30. This tied in with the fact the wheel base is about 7 inches longer makes for a far better handling car. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 RKs... just RKs on an e36 shell rule. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 very cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 The front wheel is so far forward due to: offset lollipops M3 EVO arms The Camber plates being quite far forward compared to standard M3 tops. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 Metric measurements or gtfo 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Are Rks becoming a classic? I guess if ya wait long enough anything comes back... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 the rk's look awesome on the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Suspension and brakes done! Also test fitted the rear wing. Only the motor left to swap across now. Running a shitload of camber in the front to get the RK's to fit. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Rks are so cool. Were they the ones that were on trademe $400? I so wanted these Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 best looking TI ive ever seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted May 12, 2015 Hey James what are the specs on the RK's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted May 12, 2015 Hey James what are the specs on the RK's? 17x8.5 ET15, they only fit because there is near 6 degrees camber on the front. But it will be flush at around 4 degrees 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted May 12, 2015 need stretch and poke for stance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeker2 69 Report post Posted May 16, 2015 best looking TI ive ever seen. or 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted July 30, 2015 So even though nothing much has been happening on the car itself, many parts have been acquired in order to finish it off: Crank and other parts needed for the engine rebuild which will start next week. Original Headers 6 speed Gearbox Original MZ3 Radiator (3 core vs 2 and also 1cm thicker than M3 one) E36 TDS oil cooler (20% larger than factory M3 one). DS2 aka sunflower staggered wheels. Engine mounts and other various fittings. At this stage we are going for 100% BMW parts approach and with a bit of luck it will be mostly together by the end of August/Start of September. I am also going to have a big cleanout once I know whats left over, just off the top of my head: -The E30 shell with 316ti suspension and M3 bodykit, willwood pedal set, E36 steering rack, alloy rad and oil cooler, 120L drop tank, roll cage, adjustable anti roll bar. -E36 M3 front ARB -S50B32 headers modified to fit E30 with E36 Rack -S50B32 crank with damage, can be repaired but will need largest oversize bearings (its borderline so would probably only be suitable for road car that not going to be stressed) -E36 5 speed ZF gear selector (was modified from a 6speed) -M50 5 series sump and oil pump. heaps of other odd parts but i'll create a master list on bimmersport before going on trademe. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 E36 M3 Wheels Fitted, looks as good as a Ti can. Only the motor and gearbox left to fit which will be happening towards the end of the month. The E30 will be listed on trademe tonight as I no longer have any use for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 Put the rks back on. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 Going for the sleeper look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted August 17, 2015 316ti is not so much a sleeper, more just sleepy! The proper motor + 6 speed should pep her up a bit though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted August 22, 2015 The 1.6L auto is managing to get into the 1:32's with ease at Hampton, brakes could be optional as it gets to 120km/h going into the final corner, drops to 110km/h and then rises to 120km/h on exit, then only to reachs 139km/h by the end of a 600 meter straight. Can't wait to see what it does with the m3 motor and manual gearbox as its 10km/h quicker around the corners (even with road tires) than what the e30 was doing. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Engine built and installed with the 6 speed box. Now need to do the wiring and fuel system. Also waiting on the driveshaft to be shortened. Maybe 2 weeks away from driving under its own power and not to far away from doing a test day. Seems really weird that this car should be quicker than the e30 as it looks standard as. Going by the corner speeds I was doing with the 1.6, a high 1:10 around Hampton Downs is on the cards with the 3.2L 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 Got most of it done. S50B32 Rebuild S50B32 Conversion 6 Speed Conversion Rear Battery Conversion E36 M3 wheel/guage cluster conversion After market VDO guages install E36 M3 front suspension and brakes, re-valved ohlins 318ti Rear suspension, E46 325i Brakes, re-valved bilstiens and Rebuilt LSD with Z3 Diff cover. E36 Motorsport sway bars. List goes on.... Starts and runs well, might take it for a drive this weekend. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
