Long term non BMW project teaser

[ZM Blue Devil]

test fitment of the new Racing Dynamics 17x8 wheels.:D

[ZM Blue Devil]

Another one on the back end.

[ZM Blue Devil]

progress...

Finally got around the widening the fenders so we can run fatter tires all around.

The kit is made by AMG, 4 pieces per side... This should give us the room we need for the new wheels.

Two pieces fit on the front end of the front fender.

[bikerbill2021]

awesome build, i want an evo so bad

def gonna keep my eyes on this thread, good work :)

[iwantspeed]

it is. I've never seen a white 190e

its not white
its beigeish almost like bronzit

[325ix]

thats a nice line up.

it is. I've never seen a white 190e

[ZM Blue Devil]

thats a nice line up.

[iwantspeed]

so I was at cars and coffee yesterday and I ran into an old friend.
he owns a e36 m3.
He was with his friend who has a perticular benz that some of you are fond of.

[FLYNAVY]

For me, the twin-cam M102 is the whole point of the car. It would be crazy to swap it out for anything else. The plan is to build up the engine in stages, starting with cams, ITB's, and modern EFI. Eventually, the plan is to move up to a full 2.5L build.

But there are more pressing issues to deal with first, including sorting the suspension, brakes, wheels/tires, and rear differential. Then I'll be focusing on safety gear (full cage, seats, harnesses) and weight loss. Only after all the basics are in order will we start tearing into the engine.

Fair enough, will be pretty cool in 2.3 or 2.5 16v form as well. There may be a few AMG powerpack kits still out there in Germany or greater Europe if you scour around the right places. Pretty hefty outputs (relatively speaking) from the Evo's equipped with that option.

[Emre]

Guten Miester, here's some for $700. Reputable seller on 190rev as well...

Believe it or not, I just found that thread and posted just a few minutes ago. Hope I didn't miss the boat.

[FLYNAVY]

The early 500e calipers (Brembos) were impossible to find. The common Ate calipers for the 500SL/500e are unnecessarily bigger and heavier. Piston sizes are bigger, which means a softer pedal. And the 400e brakes are plenty big for the car as it stands. If I need any bigger, I'll go with real race stuff from Alcon, AP, Wilwood, etc.

Guten Miester, here's some for $700. Reputable seller on 190rev as well...

http://190rev.net/forums/showthread.php?t=37606

[stevofthahill]

Another build project that completely flew under my radar. I obviously do not spend enough time in the projects forum.

I've always been a huge fan of the 190e's so I'm excited to see where this goes.

As always, I demand more pics!

[Emre]

Can't remember if you discussed this already (and I am too lazy to backread), but are you planning on keeping the m102 16v motor, or swapping to something else (like m104 3.2/3.6/etc)?

For me, the twin-cam M102 is the whole point of the car. It would be crazy to swap it out for anything else. The plan is to build up the engine in stages, starting with cams, ITB's, and modern EFI. Eventually, the plan is to move up to a full 2.5L build.

But there are more pressing issues to deal with first, including sorting the suspension, brakes, wheels/tires, and rear differential. Then I'll be focusing on safety gear (full cage, seats, harnesses) and weight loss. Only after all the basics are in order will we start tearing into the engine.

[Emre]

or just get lee to make you something custom

I asked him on a local Montreal-area forum and he didn't seem too interested. But if he put together a kit using radial-mount Wilwood SL6R calipers, I'd be all over it.

[kishg]

If I need any bigger, I'll go with real race stuff from Alcon, AP, Wilwood, etc.

or just get lee to make you something custom