Jan 2018
Kentucky is interesting. We get all the seasons. Spring and lovely Fall which are short lived. Winters can be cold with moderate snow, Summers are hot and humid. Not as bad as down south, and snow not as bad as up north be we get a swing of temperatures. They say its good for bourbon, Still have to go south to find rust free cars though.
Winter Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
Winter Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrWORK.
99gtr - It was a really FAST off season. The endurance cars that run a full schedule have a huge list of STUFF that always need done. The faster the car, the more needy the car.
Comparing alternatives to the JBR race clutch. Something that can run with more hours. Although a part is shorter lived, knowing that is better that having an unknown part fail earlier. We kept the JBR twin disk.
Work Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrSome fuel cell upgrades / Maintenance - Really trick fuel cell that fits where the original tank goes in saddle formation.
Work Feb 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrSome upgraded heat shielding
Work Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
Work Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
Work Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrAll the S54 Swaps, and e46 racecars have usually been Sub 100k Motors. 100k Rod bearing service is a must. Even if the motor has 50K swapping into a Track / Race applicaiton
WPC Treated rod bearings go in - Pic of only the old coming out
Work Feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrMultiple other things done but its already time for Sebring
Sebring Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrSuch a refreshing place to go Mid winter!
Sebring Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrPCOB 4 hour enduro. First Race of the year and DNF. It was at the very end also... SO bummed that I didnt even see what was wrong at the track.
Sebring 4 hour failure. Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrBack at the shop - Its been on the list. All axles from BMW are now reman and no new ones. So off to driveshaft shop to see if we can get upgrades. Sebring is very tough on the driveline.
Sebring Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrDiesel deletes
Work feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrNo more pooping in its mouth.
Work feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrS65 day
S65 day Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrFEB 2018
Work.
AER First race - Road Atlanta
Finished Saturday, DNF Sunday - Overheat
Tough weekend, Tough start for the season.
Work Feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
Work Feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrEventually you learn that EVERYTHING is a consumable.
Work Feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrAlways tons to do when getting back from a race weekend.
White our March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrBuilt a engine test stand
Work March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrMarch 2018
PROGRESS!
Usually with most things they get you 80% there. and its up to you to get the rest right.
Camber toe adjustment is the best upgrade to any E30. How you go about is tough, Always the best way to set and keep adjustment is the most time consuming way (DTM) We never had issues with eccentric adjusters moving, but we've always cranked the crap out of them. The longated slot also only leaves you with about 30% clamping area, that's if you didn't buggering it up slotting it! If you run an aluminium sleeve, most likely it'll mushroom and compress and come loose. Not much area for that 30% to clamp!
This became our best off the shelf solution. Yes I got 2 different sizes or serrated profiles when I first ordered, No surprise bring from Ireland engineering, lucky i cough before welding a mismatch shitshow! But in the end, I think it came out alright. We went with 1/2 hardware because the end goal was to run bearings in the trialing arms. Were still debating that. But all is set up for 1/2 hardware currently. Plus the threaded hole in a non hardened adjuster wont last long. Looking ahead at the new IE adjusters that have a nut on the end, Who in the hell can fit a wrench in there?
Another reason we went with these adjusters. Ever weld a set in and not have enough adjustment? With all the variance of trailing arms... These have a nice amount of adjustment to hopefully accommodate.
IE Serrated Camber to Adjusters
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
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March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrHardware geek - Belleview serrated washers on both sides.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrWe made 2 of these, One for the Race car, on for Lachs. The Race car used a lighter gray.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrWelding up another set of seat brackets for Lachs
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrThe 2.93 that was in the car went into my 318Ti. I sourced a 3.25 for Lachs and swap in some stuff I had laying around the shop.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrTwin ear please!
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrStill stoked about how things are going together
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrLove smooth reducer Y pipes! The Y pipe in the header will have to be redone for E30 spec (GROUND CLEARANCE) This will be in the Y pipe off the headers.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrI debated for a while for using this wheel, I'm still debating.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrApril 2018
Work
Another race weekend coming up!
Work March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrPROGRESS!
Fixing up the E36 exhaust hangers to the E30, This is an Bimmerworld E36 Race exhaust. I though it might be a close fit. NOPE. E36 headers and exhaust will never be a direct fit.
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[/url]April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrLucky spacing was perfect.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrAn exhaust tip can be added later
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrGetting everything fitted and tacked up
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrI don't get to Tig to much, by the on of the project I started getting into a rythem.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrGround clearance was great!
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrEverything turned out better than expected! Complete 3 Inch exhaust. Surprisingly the old 2.5 crush bend exhaust made 225/225 on the Dyno jet.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrSolid lifter conversion on its way.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrThe S50 cams went into the wagon
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrI SO WANTED TO MAKE IT TO VINTAGE 2018 WITH THIS!
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrI forgot to take photos of installing the seat. But seats are tedious to get just right. To love the wheel or not to Love the wheel... I debate.
[/url]April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrAnother distraction.
Well any racecar has a tow rig. I've been lucky to borrow one when needed, but time to grow up and buy your own.
After consider the options I knew I wanted a van that could be used for camping. Wanted a diesel. I get myself into scenario where the just aren't options.. But I finally settled on a Chevy / GMC Van. After months of looking I found a clean low millage one in PA. Vans are hard to come by in great shape, as well was any Work Vehicle.
Off to PA
Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr2006 GMC 3500 Savana with the Duramax LBZ 115K Clean! Pre DPF crap
Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrMade a nice trip out of it with the Girlfriend. I really like PA, its nice, They just have good STUFF!
Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on FlickrTBC
Upon First sight
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