kulgan 1042 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 Very cool project. I luv the clean engine bay and the attention to detail. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 Considering the rotary was a German engine designed in germany by a german guy for German applications...it's not really thaaaaaat out of place in a bmw. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 I love the extra effort, like bodywork in the engine bay. It looks so good it looks factory. Very cool project. I luv the clean engine bay and the attention to detail. Comments like these make the hard work worth it! Its great for something to be appreciated by fellow enthusiasts, even if it is a wankel. Considering the rotary was a German engine designed in germany by a german guy for German applications...it's not really thaaaaaat out of place in a bmw. Maybe they should have done this from factory!? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 Maybe they should have done this from factory!? Look i dont mind a rotary swapped E30 but lets not go crazy hahaha 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted October 22, 2015 Truely awesome. Great workmanship! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted December 8, 2015 Small update, no photos though.. Tuning all finished including cold start etc. Went for cert yesterday and only failed on a few minor things, 205/45/16 on 8" rim is apparently too stretched, upgrade brake pads to EBC red or similar, few nuts and bolts and a heat shield around the place, driveline vibration to be sorted out, which I will solve by aligning the two piece shaft better, or replacing it with a one piece driveshaft. I'm a bit unsure how to deal with the driveshaft alignment, but will put it in the air on the weekend and work something out. I have two months to sort out issues and it'll be all on for summer cruising! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted December 8, 2015 Sweet, sounds like a pretty manageable list. Where is the driveshaft out of alignment? As it leaves the gearbox? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted December 9, 2015 Small update, no photos though.. Tuning all finished including cold start etc. Went for cert yesterday and only failed on a few minor things, 205/45/16 on 8" rim is apparently too stretched, upgrade brake pads to EBC red or similar, few nuts and bolts and a heat shield around the place, driveline vibration to be sorted out, which I will solve by aligning the two piece shaft better, or replacing it with a one piece driveshaft. I'm a bit unsure how to deal with the driveshaft alignment, but will put it in the air on the weekend and work something out. I have two months to sort out issues and it'll be all on for summer cruising! stupid that a 205/45 is too stretched but a 205/40 is legal lol the whole sizing chart they use is ridiculous. cant wait to see this driving round the streets 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted December 9, 2015 the whole sizing chart they use is ridiculous. cant wait to see this driving round the streets The ones the tyre manufacturers supply? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted December 9, 2015 This one Tony http://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_01-2009_V2_Tyre_Size_to_Wheel_Size_Compatibility_Guide.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted December 9, 2015 This one Tony http://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_01-2009_V2_Tyre_Size_to_Wheel_Size_Compatibility_Guide.pdf Yeah mate, I know. Was being a smart arse. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Sweet, sounds like a pretty manageable list. Where is the driveshaft out of alignment? As it leaves the gearbox? Its straight from diff to center bearing (not centered in the tunnel) and it then goes on an angle to the gearbox which is in the center of the tunnel, also gearbox needs to be higher to reduce angle in that direction too.. Lifting the gearbox is easy due to the way I have it mounted. Its not much, but creates a hell of a wobble under full load! I really dont know the best way to attack this but I feel that I can work it out after having come this far. Edited December 10, 2015 by SIR E30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis91 114 Report post Posted December 28, 2015 Just took the time to read the whole thread. Usually I'd look past a rotary E30, but not this one. Well worth the read, nicely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Usually I'd look past a rotary E30, but not this one. Well worth the read, nicely done. Comments like that are EXACTLY why I've done what I've done, thank you for your feedback! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarinD 8 Report post Posted December 30, 2015 It's come a long way Jason! Stoked to see you get to this stage! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 Long time member, keep an eye on the forum but don't post much. Saw this today and love it. Especially the voltage meter. So awesome. Kudos! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 So this happened!Its been a few weeks since then - a few hundred kms covered and I'm just loving it!The "improvements list" is already starting to grow in my mind.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 Good work man, looking tidy as, all the hard work has payed off. What kind of improvements do you have on your mind or is that going to be revealed in time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) LSD (neeeed!)Better cooling in the way of bigger fans and maybe ducting. Paint work and general tidy ups SE sideskirts interior (seats, door cards)More power/boost (steve murch turbo tickle-ups, manifold, external gate, new exhaust) New solid bushes in rear subframe. Of course most of this is long term unless I come into vast sums of money! Edited March 29, 2016 by SIR E30 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 Always a good feeling to get it certed and road legal isn't it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marquis 18 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 More power/boost (steve murch turbo tickle-ups, manifold, external gate, new exhaust) Saw that coming when I saw improvement list! haha Awesome build! Would love to see this in person one day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 Sweet. Luv this build and nice to see it certed and being used. That engine bay. Wow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 Nice! Getting it certed would be the biggest relief. Would love to see this one day when I'm down in the naki on one of my trips Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 good work, no issue too big to resolve. Can't beleive nobody's commented on your garage - it's awesome! so much space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted April 1, 2016 Always a good feeling to get it certed and road legal isn't it. The best feeling ever! Relief almost.. That engine bay. Wow. Thank you! One of the best things to hear after pouring your soul into a machine.. Nice! Getting it certed would be the biggest relief. Would love to see this one day when I'm down in the naki on one of my trips Any time man, just let me know when you're down and I'll bring it out! good work, no issue too big to resolve. Can't beleive nobody's commented on your garage - it's awesome! so much space. The big shed in the pics is my mates - hoist, welder etc where the heavy work was done - the smaller shed is my old flat, where I did all the fitting up etc, Ive since moved so now just have a normal sized double shed. (on the plus side, it is my own now instead of a rental) Luckily all the hard stuff was done before the move! A good shed is vital to enjoying a project just that little bit more! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
