Long term non BMW project teaser

[Emre]

Some in-car footage from Tremblant last weekend:

[Emre]

Latest purchase:



Sh1t just got real...

[kingston]

Holy...

Man, that's SO sweet!!

[Emre]

More racecar bling.

Decided to ditch the bulky OEM mirrors in favor of some svelte formula-style mirrors by SPA Designs. These are the larger "LeMans" mirrors with convex lenses, as spec'ed for FIA GT racing:





We had custom mounts cut from aluminum stock by water-jet, drilled, then powdercoated. Ignore the mis-matched mounting hardware: we were just test-fitting.

If any W201 owners are interested in the mounting plates, let me know. I bet we can convince Levent to order up another batch.

[kingston]

Just noticed that your number on the Guten plates is 190. Nice touch! Love the mirrors, too!

[Emre]

Just noticed that your number on the Guten plates is 190. Nice touch! Love the mirrors, too!

I managed to register number 190 with NASA, BMW CCA Club Racing, and VARAC.

[Emre]

Got a couple of PM's about the mirror mounts. People want to see how the SPA mirrors look on the car. Here you go:







I'm running the larger LeMans mirrors with convex lenses, but you have other options. They come in different sizes, flat vs. convex lens, and plastic vs. carbon fiber housing. Available through Pegasus and other racing supply houses.

[Emre]

I was at Summit Point for NASA Hyperfest this past weekend. The weekened before that, I was back at Tremblant with the BMW Club of Quebec. Still sorting through the hours of video.

Meanwhile, here are some photos from Tremblant in the rain:













Looking at the pics, I'm surprised to see so much body roll at the rear. The car feels flat, stable, and very neutral in the corners. What do you guys think? More spring rate?

[Emre]

Video from Summit Point

Here's some in-car footage from NASA HyperFest last weekend. I'm trying to learn how to edit video. This one combines front and rear cameras; I'm playing with the picture-in-picture function.

[wazzu70]

Wow, great thread. I have always loved these cars, but I could never find many parts available for them. Your struggles confirm how hard it is to get parts.

Even with the parts challenges...the car turned out great! Very cool.

[Emre]

Wow, great thread. I have always loved these cars, but I could never find many parts available for them. Your struggles confirm how hard it is to get parts.

It's not a problem anymore now that Guten Parts is in the game. We've done the R&D and track-tested everything. Now Levent can get you whatever you need.

Even with the parts challenges...the car turned out great! Very cool.

Thanks! I love it. There's more cool stuff in the works. Stay tuned...

[Danny]

Where did you get those numbers made up?

[Emre]

Where did you get those numbers made up?

Levent.

[Emre]

Video from Mosport

Here's a short session (just 7-8 min) from Mosport early this month:

[8380 Labs]

car looks like a blast, good stuff.

my only complaint is the number board needs to be lower on the door. :p