The R3VLimited rare parts thread

[Mfever]

Most of you don't geek out over fire extinguishers, but here's what I've managed to collect. left is a modern BMW OEM Gloria 1kg powder-type FE, middle is OEM Gloria 2kg Halon FE, and right is Mercedes OEM Minimax 2kg Halon FE. Below them is LHD BMW bracket.

The RHD bracket is a different part number. Below, you can see one installed on my passenger seat. If you install it on the driver seat, you won't be able to reach the handle to slide the seat forward/backward.

I like the period-correct seat belt buckle strap, and with a little modification, I was able to make it work with modern BMW FE and the Mercedes FE.

I need that bracket!!! Does the modern extinguisher fit in the bracket?

[SkiFree]

I guess I'm doing it wrong. (life I mean)...If you guys have some ideas, let me know.

Plastics



Jeez, that M12 though. Would love to have a vintage "engine" collection under glass. M12, Cosworth DFV, Etc.

[Preyupy]

That engine was originally built as a Formula 2 engine (2 liter, NA) At the time the BDG Cosworth was the engine of choice at 300 hp, the M12 BMW was making 325hp. They also were used in the 2 liter sports racers of the day (Lola, Chevron, Oscella, March) They did use them in Group 5 touring cars but very quickly were out gunned by the turbo cars. Then Paul Rosche began the modifications to build the 1.5 liter Turbo F1 engine from this basic design and in Group 5 racing the engine was run as a 2 liter and 2.1 liter Turbo in the 320i

[robrez]

Most of you don't geek out over fire extinguishers, but here's what I've managed to collect. left is a modern BMW OEM Gloria 1kg powder-type FE, middle is OEM Gloria 2kg Halon FE, and right is Mercedes OEM Minimax 2kg Halon FE. Below them is LHD BMW bracket.

The RHD bracket is a different part number. Below, you can see one installed on my passenger seat. If you install it on the driver seat, you won't be able to reach the handle to slide the seat forward/backward.

I like the period-correct seat belt buckle strap, and with a little modification, I was able to make it work with modern BMW FE and the Mercedes FE.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

I really have no clue what that was/is...a better idea now. perhaps I'm cheap, but who has 80K to drop on something like that??? I guess I'm doing it wrong. (life I mean)...If you guys have some ideas, let me know.

Mostly high end collectors. I know a couple guys who would do it in a heart beat if they had the car it belonged in like group 5 chassis.

[gte175x]

Lol you do realize how awesome the m12 is right? 60-80k all day for that. Iirc there arent many of the m12/3's left. I think is one that was used in a group 5 e21

I really have no clue what that was/is...a better idea now. perhaps I'm cheap, but who has 80K to drop on something like that??? I guess I'm doing it wrong. (life I mean)...If you guys have some ideas, let me know.

[Kershaw]

The font being different on the 2 valve covers really bothers me.

[robrez]

Saw this on CL, no affiliation.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/5991911567.html

Because in a month nobody will know wtf you were referring to.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

pretty cool, but the mechanical fuel injection would have to be pretty closely matched to the turbo of the day.Maybe it was a kkk variant but you can't modify the KKK fuel injection unless you build yourself a 3D cone to change the profile of the fuel injection curve. A newer turbo will almost certainly flow more air and leave the engine lean.

http://www.gurneyflap.com/bmwturbof1engine.html

That isnt a turbo engine its a NA m12 for the group 5 320i makes 300hp

[downforce22]

Saw this on CL, no affiliation.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/5991911567.html

pretty cool, but the mechanical fuel injection would have to be pretty closely matched to the turbo of the day.Maybe it was a kkk variant but you can't modify the KKK fuel injection unless you build yourself a 3D cone to change the profile of the fuel injection curve. A newer turbo will almost certainly flow more air and leave the engine lean.

http://www.gurneyflap.com/bmwturbof1engine.html

[e30m3s54turbo]

couldn't find a date sticker on the vent pod, but the computer module has an ink stamp of 10.88. does that sound right?

That is correct Brian.

[flyboyx]

Nice!!!

On the back does it still have the Alpina sticker with date production. On my Alpina vent said 1984.

couldn't find a date sticker on the vent pod, but the computer module has an ink stamp of 10.88. does that sound right?

[ThatOneEuroE30]

wow! 80K, I thought I read 8K at first and was thinking that would be awesome to have, but 80K?? you can buy an M3 for that.

Lol you do realize how awesome the m12 is right? 60-80k all day for that. Iirc there arent many of the m12/3's left. I think is one that was used in a group 5 e21

[roguetoaster]

Saw this on CL, no affiliation.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/5991911567.html

Waiting for the impending E30 swap.

[gte175x]

Saw this on CL, no affiliation.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/5991911567.html

wow! 80K, I thought I read 8K at first and was thinking that would be awesome to have, but 80K?? you can buy an M3 for that.