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Coming along well now! IC set up has worked in well, what management are you going to use?
The IS' have LSD standard, right?
The IS' have LSD standard, right?
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E30 318iS x2
Cheers 
Left :rasp:, A common thought is that the 318iS's came with LSD's, regrettably they didnt so trying to source a 3.91 LSD, best option would be a 4.10 but they rare as rocking horse s**t.
I'm going to be running it on a V3 Mega Squirt system (name always alarmed me lol) supplied by a local firm, very good system that you build up yourself so will learn alot with that and also comes with software to map it yourself
Left :rasp:, A common thought is that the 318iS's came with LSD's, regrettably they didnt
so trying to source a 3.91 LSD, best option would be a 4.10 but they rare as rocking horse s**t.I'm going to be running it on a V3 Mega Squirt system (name always alarmed me lol) supplied by a local firm, very good system that you build up yourself so will learn alot with that and also comes with software to map it yourself
E30 318iS x2
I forgot I had this here.
For any one who's interested here's very quick update, wont go into major detail.
To allow for my FMIC pipe work I redesigned the lighting system and converted it to work with one headlamp
I did a coil on pl;ug conversion to get a stronger spark to the engine and get rid of the HT leads:
I fitted wheel studs to make wheel changes easier:
Bought and fitted a front Wilwood big brake kite, discs are 280mm up from 260mm and 4 pot calipers. Along with this I've replaced the rubber brake hoses with braided ones.
I had to relocate the alternator to make use of its mounting points for the super charger on the other side of the engine. I designed a plate and spacers and had it machined up.
Engine is now ready to go in, hoiked the old one and and plonked the new one in:
Fitted my remote head and plumbed in the oil pipe work:
Fitted all coolant pipe work and she started first time here's some pics:
I've also relocated the battery and installed a battery isolator system for the track days for safety. I've also been fitting window mechanisms to replace the wood that previously held the windows up and general bits like that.
I'm now fitting a Rotrex super charger instead of the Eaton. I'll be picking the charger up in a few datys and comencing that part of the project. I did eventualy get an LSD managed to get a 4.1 but cost an arm and a leg but it had been fully rebuilt and had the clutch upgraded from 2 to 4 plates, looking forward to fitting it and using it.
For more detail on the systems outlioned above check out my project page here: http://www.visionracingdevelopments.co.uk/project-bmw.php
Rich
For any one who's interested here's very quick update, wont go into major detail.
To allow for my FMIC pipe work I redesigned the lighting system and converted it to work with one headlamp
I did a coil on pl;ug conversion to get a stronger spark to the engine and get rid of the HT leads:
I fitted wheel studs to make wheel changes easier:
Bought and fitted a front Wilwood big brake kite, discs are 280mm up from 260mm and 4 pot calipers. Along with this I've replaced the rubber brake hoses with braided ones.
I had to relocate the alternator to make use of its mounting points for the super charger on the other side of the engine. I designed a plate and spacers and had it machined up.
Engine is now ready to go in, hoiked the old one and and plonked the new one in:
Fitted my remote head and plumbed in the oil pipe work:
Fitted all coolant pipe work and she started first time here's some pics:
I've also relocated the battery and installed a battery isolator system for the track days for safety. I've also been fitting window mechanisms to replace the wood that previously held the windows up and general bits like that.
I'm now fitting a Rotrex super charger instead of the Eaton. I'll be picking the charger up in a few datys and comencing that part of the project. I did eventualy get an LSD managed to get a 4.1 but cost an arm and a leg but it had been fully rebuilt and had the clutch upgraded from 2 to 4 plates, looking forward to fitting it and using it.
For more detail on the systems outlioned above check out my project page here: http://www.visionracingdevelopments.co.uk/project-bmw.php
Rich
Quality project, can't wait to see the outcome.
Coupe/Defender V8
Really like this project - await vids !
Because its been done countless times and boring?
E30 318iS x2
Because it would mess up the geometery and balance of the car and I'm doing this and going to have a monster
I picked up my C30-84 Rotrex charger.
Ok so I have been designing my bracket. This is what I've come up with so far. It will be made from water cut and welded sections of thick aluminium:
Before I start properly measuring this I do need to get my crank pulley fitted up or it's a waste of time.
Cardboard templates rock
Always better to mock up in something other than metal though
E30 318iS x2
Haven't done an update for a while so here's a small one.
318iS gearbox with the correct flange which arrived the other day. Fitted it last night, f**k me is it so much easier with a ramp and a transmission jack!
Finally cleared the boot out and clamped the battery in there. I’ve left the bit of cable as I would like to get a light weight battery in the future so might need some extra length:
While it was working I bought some go faster bits. I bought a 350mm steering wheel for the inside
I had some rear strut reinforcement plates made. Also ordered some CompBrake rose jointed top mounts but they haven't arrived yet:
On the super charger side of things I've decided to do away with the remote oil filter and use a bracket which a freind of mine is using to speed things up and keep costs down.
Another wooden model, picking up the proper bracket next week!:
Phase one is, sorta complete! Just gotta bleed the brakes and fill the gearbox with fluid and then go from there, take her down the road.
Finaly, I quite like this pic
318iS gearbox with the correct flange
which arrived the other day. Fitted it last night, f**k me is it so much easier with a ramp and a transmission jack!Finally cleared the boot out and clamped the battery in there. I’ve left the bit of cable as I would like to get a light weight battery in the future so might need some extra length:
While it was working I bought some go faster bits. I bought a 350mm steering wheel for the inside
I had some rear strut reinforcement plates made. Also ordered some CompBrake rose jointed top mounts but they haven't arrived yet:
On the super charger side of things I've decided to do away with the remote oil filter and use a bracket which a freind of mine is using to speed things up and keep costs down.
Another wooden model, picking up the proper bracket next week!:
Phase one is, sorta complete! Just gotta bleed the brakes and fill the gearbox with fluid and then go from there, take her down the road.
Finaly, I quite like this pic
I'd forgotten all about this. Keep it up fella.
MERCEDES CLS AMG
Spot on mate - i like it
E30 318iS x2
Thanks for the comments guys!
Ohh I know bud, iS's loose out with em if anything but it came on the car and seeing as it wont be running NA for long (I hope) it can stay lol.
I am rather upset you sold yours tbh :rasp:
Ohh I know bud, iS's loose out with em if anything but it came on the car and seeing as it wont be running NA for long (I hope) it can stay lol.
I am rather upset you sold yours tbh :rasp:
E30 318iS x2
Didn't scrap it with that LSD you had did you?
Here's a vid I took of the engine bay a while back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APU_4aUWlRs
(Sorry beeing a noob and can't imbed)
Here's a vid I took of the engine bay a while back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APU_4aUWlRs
(Sorry beeing a noob and can't imbed
)
E30 318iS x2
Well today was the first mile stone reached with the project I finaly drove the thing and completed a track day! (only took me 4 years :dapprove: ) I sorted out the smokey Joe zaust with a dose of K-seal worked a treat.
The car did really well, I did about 75miles on 20L of fuel (17mpg FTW) . Got the brakes bled up first thing and then spent abit of time just bedding them in. Was a little worried about how loud my exhaust was going to be but was only 88db.
The only problem I had all day was a slight issue with a leaky steering rack seal and a small drip from the engine some where but nothing like a day ruiner!
Any way, piccys:
Queing:
The track awaits:
Go time
After lunch A freind arrived:
Back on the trailer to go home:
I finaly drove the thing and completed a track day! (only took me 4 years :dapprove: ) I sorted out the smokey Joe zaust with a dose of K-seal worked a treat.The car did really well, I did about 75miles on 20L of fuel (17mpg FTW) . Got the brakes bled up first thing and then spent abit of time just bedding them in. Was a little worried about how loud my exhaust was going to be but was only 88db.
The only problem I had all day was a slight issue with a leaky steering rack seal and a small drip from the engine some where but nothing like a day ruiner!
Any way, piccys:
Queing:
The track awaits:
Go time
After lunch A freind arrived:
Back on the trailer to go home:
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