►►►Tales from IronFreak and his shop shenanigans◄◄◄

[IronFreak]

M20s are only cool when 37% of their power goes to the front wheels.

We should go for a rip if it keep snowing!

[IronFreak]

Here is a little better snapshot of what I've done over the last couple months.

few months ago I started mounting the cell in the rear of the car.


Bracing a few things up


Had an idea for a tool


The idea wasn't as stupid as I thought


So I decided to put it to use




Then I hacked the front of the car off


A little plate work


Had to clearance the backside of the inner fender wells to clear the massive tires, I need to get a photo of them finished. This give you an idea though.


Then I mocked up the front to find radiator, cooler and intercooler placement.


Once I got it all in place, I mocked the chassis up with PVC, took measurements after I got it were I liked and bent up some tube.


Saturday I got everything tacked into place. going to try and get it welded up this week and also mount the rad, cooler and intercooler.


Once thats done I'll pull the motor for final assembly. Need to strip the body harness and get the interior mocked up then I'll roll out the paint. hoping to fire it up and drive come spring.

[TheTacoMan]

you're out of the loop haha, some kid called me out on the use of the m20 on FB R3v. said the m50 was far superior.

I mean it is a better engine for the most part I guess, but it came from an e36 and those give me indigestion.

[Exodus_2pt0]

I really can't wait to see this car finished.

This is also one I will need to see in person, truly a built car. Nothing left untouched.

[Northern]

Where do I get a none stamped one?

Shit, I forgot to check the thread. Any dealer/supplier should be able to get the sintered version, I bought mine from blunt a few years back for like $30. Good peace of mind for sure.

Have yet to drive a well operating iX, but I'm sure it's great when it works right!

Does anyone ever weld the front diff like DSM guys do on an iX?

Never heard of anyone doing that, but it could help with the weak spider gears, although it wouldn't be fun to try to turn.

I mean it is a better engine for the most part I guess, but it came from an e36 and those give me indigestion.

The only reason BMW made the E36 was for E30 parts cars.

[IronFreak]

I can get the sinter version from the local dealer for $30. I guess they were factory on late model m20.

[IronFreak]

I really can't wait to see this car finished.

This is also one I will need to see in person, truly a built car. Nothing left untouched.

I'm going to lay out a schedule/timeline on getting to "driver" status. I'll call that phase 1. Phase 2 will be correcting everything I don't like and the introduction of aero.

I'm ready to snap some necks with this thing as well.

[petrolhead]

Probably a question that's already been answered, but what is the reason for a front end made of pipe? Enough room for those super fat tyres?

[unloadedak]

What phase will you fix the roof?

[IronFreak]

Probably a question that's already been answered, but what is the reason for a front end made of pipe? Enough room for those super fat tyres?

Yes, I had to clearance the fender wells along with the frame rails in front and behind so I could get full lock. I also wanted to maximize space in from for the massive intercooler I'm using. its a 4"x14"x31" and it wouldn't fit between the stock frame rails.


And I just like to fab stuff haha.

What phase will you fix the roof?

phase 1.1

[Reichart12]

I'm ready to snap some necks with this thing as well.

Should we start a groupbuy for r3vlimited edition neck braces?

[IronFreak]

I got a bit more done this weekend.

Braced up


Welded





Got the panels back on. everything still fits nicely!


Worked up some intercooler tabs


Fits well, can't see them but I made some mounting bushings from umhw to kill vibrations.


Changed the radiator lower mount locations. welded on these little stubs to keep centered.


Utilized the old rubber mounts from the original front clip.


Fits perfect


Solid clearance inside as well


Headlights have plenty of room as well


Now I need to get the top mounts sorted. the radiator, oil cooler and intercooler will be solely attached to the chassis, not the body. it'll allow me to strip all the panels quickly for easy access to work on it without having to remove the coolant system etc.



That's it.....more this week hopefully.

[DER E30]

Looks great!

[TheTacoMan]

Ill pay you in klondike bars and crab cakes if you come weld a roll cage in my car.

[Nisse Järnet]

Nice job!