Haven't posted much in these last few years, but figured I'd give you guys some teaser/parts spread pics.
About 4-5yrs ago I picked up this 1991 318i w/ 219K non-running for $800. Replaced the crank position sensor and it fired right up. Did some light suspension mods, new seats and some other minor stuff and drove it around for about 10K miles.
Toyed with selling it for a while, but eventually decided against it. Ended up picking up a parts car '94 325is and swapping the M50TU & getrag 250 in. Also did an E36 M3/ti 5-lug swap at that point. Drove it around for around another 5K and toyed with selling it again.
Decided against it again. Ripped out the interior, threw in a VSR 4pt. rollbar w/ removable center section, Recaro SPG seats and Sabelt 5pt. harnesses. Moved to using it for track days instead the E34 S50 5-speed wagon and Turbo M42 car. So here is as it sits now (minus the MHW's):
So I decided the car needs some more upgrades still to enjoy it for track days. So I started off by picking up a 120K mile Late-95 S50US. Then I bought these items:
- BMP Re-branded (Dbilas) M50/S50 ITB Setup
- JBRacing Ultralight Flywheel/3 disc 5.5" clutch w/ custom throwout bearing - Total rotating mass = 11lbs!
- S52 Cams reground to Sunbelt sport specs
Here is the other stuff that will be done along with these items:
- Diffsonline 40% 3-clutch 3.46LSD (already in car)
- ZF Swap w/ AKG Race Shifter & DSSR
- New Lifters & Titanium Valve spring retainers (set rev limit at 7400rpm)
- Raceland SS Euro replica headers w/ dual 2.25" to single 3" Merge, 304SS 3" to tailpipe
- Custom rear brake softlines, Machined Z4 rotors & modified caliper carrier bracket in order to use E36 M3 rear calipers on Ti rear braking setup to balance Front/Rear braking bias
- CSS Poly engine mounts, raised subframe mounts
- Custom Lolipops to increase caster for E36 5-lug swap
- Reinforced front & rear subframes
That's it for now, although I'm thinking about playing around with suspension (Koni SA's and GC's) and doing a real 6 point rollcage just for safety's sake. I've got some 235/40R17 BFG R1s that should be up for track duty as well, but would be nice to get flares and stuff some 255/40-17's under there. o_O
Still gathering parts and trying to find the time/energy to work on it, but it should be coming along soon. Opinions/Comments/Criticisms welcome.
-Ben
About 4-5yrs ago I picked up this 1991 318i w/ 219K non-running for $800. Replaced the crank position sensor and it fired right up. Did some light suspension mods, new seats and some other minor stuff and drove it around for about 10K miles.
Toyed with selling it for a while, but eventually decided against it. Ended up picking up a parts car '94 325is and swapping the M50TU & getrag 250 in. Also did an E36 M3/ti 5-lug swap at that point. Drove it around for around another 5K and toyed with selling it again.
Decided against it again. Ripped out the interior, threw in a VSR 4pt. rollbar w/ removable center section, Recaro SPG seats and Sabelt 5pt. harnesses. Moved to using it for track days instead the E34 S50 5-speed wagon and Turbo M42 car. So here is as it sits now (minus the MHW's):
So I decided the car needs some more upgrades still to enjoy it for track days. So I started off by picking up a 120K mile Late-95 S50US. Then I bought these items:
- BMP Re-branded (Dbilas) M50/S50 ITB Setup
- JBRacing Ultralight Flywheel/3 disc 5.5" clutch w/ custom throwout bearing - Total rotating mass = 11lbs!
- S52 Cams reground to Sunbelt sport specs
Here is the other stuff that will be done along with these items:
- Diffsonline 40% 3-clutch 3.46LSD (already in car)
- ZF Swap w/ AKG Race Shifter & DSSR
- New Lifters & Titanium Valve spring retainers (set rev limit at 7400rpm)
- Raceland SS Euro replica headers w/ dual 2.25" to single 3" Merge, 304SS 3" to tailpipe
- Custom rear brake softlines, Machined Z4 rotors & modified caliper carrier bracket in order to use E36 M3 rear calipers on Ti rear braking setup to balance Front/Rear braking bias
- CSS Poly engine mounts, raised subframe mounts
- Custom Lolipops to increase caster for E36 5-lug swap
- Reinforced front & rear subframes
That's it for now, although I'm thinking about playing around with suspension (Koni SA's and GC's) and doing a real 6 point rollcage just for safety's sake. I've got some 235/40R17 BFG R1s that should be up for track duty as well, but would be nice to get flares and stuff some 255/40-17's under there. o_O
Still gathering parts and trying to find the time/energy to work on it, but it should be coming along soon. Opinions/Comments/Criticisms welcome.
-Ben
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