My e30 DTM car copy build

[///meric]

I want your brakes and the fuel cell. Where did you find the brakes and do you have all 4 corners?

Im building the set up myself, and i havent figured out what im doing in the rear yet

[iflytii]

I dont want to sound like an ass, but i would tie those mounts into the cage, Even tho it is tied in like it is stock, since it is fully manual there is alot more force going into those mounts, nothing worse then not haveing a ridgid brake mount.

I can think of a few things worse but that's another thread... I guess you really didn't read what I wrote based on your reply, or perhaps I just wasn't clear enough.

"I made a simple bracket that tied the pedal assembly to the front bulkhead for additional reinforcement. You can't see in those pictures but the dash bar is right above the steering support and is tied into the front bulkhead."

To further help explain; the brake pedal bracket is not only tied into the stock mount location but also a second point opposite the steering column AND I reinforced the firewall where the pedals are attached there. Even if I had not braced the front bulkhead to the dash bar (i.e. Roll Cage) this install would be more than adequate. Of course we all have our own opinions, however well qualified or not they are so I'll end the thread hi-jack here.

[///meric]

little update, Since i havent really had a large amount of time to work on it, i have started making the measurements for the coilovers, and hopefully soon i will be able to finish a front strut and then jig it up so that i can start making the front 4130 control arms. Ill be ordering the bearings and tubeing soon to.

Ive also decided to go with woodward steering for the steering rack, 2.5 turns lock to lock custom rack, they are very very badass, and they are super small so i should be able to save some weight too. There not that expensive too. 650$ fully custom

[Mike B.]

That rack is for a center driver car - it won't work with a LHD vehicle.

[Firestorm]

That rack is for a center driver car - it won't work with a LHD vehicle.

They also do offset (left and right) racks too.

[Mike B.]

Good to know.

[///meric]

That rack is for a center driver car - it won't work with a LHD vehicle.

Thats the best part about these racks, each one is built to order. So when i get ready to order it i will simply send them an e30 rack and tell them to copy it

[PiercedE30]

Wow, I was wondering about that. That is an awesome price for a custom rack. Is it going to be the same size as stock but with 2.5 turns or is it going to be capable of "more" turn angle?

[///meric]

Wow, I was wondering about that. That is an awesome price for a custom rack. Is it going to be the same size as stock but with 2.5 turns or is it going to be capable of "more" turn angle?

Well the rack is not going to be a simple bolt it, im going to need to make custom tie rods, mounting and a totaly new steering colume. So the total price will more then lickly end up around 1000$ for all the steering stuff. The car will actualy have less turning angle then stock, simply because it will be a track car and will be running DTM style control arms, which limi9t steering angle too.

[///meric]

i got a little work done over the weekend

The passanger side front is almost done, i have to get one of the strut tower bars bent and then the front pass side will be done :D








I decided to work on the coilovers on friday, i shortented the struts a total of 3 inches to get the most travel out of the struts while also lowering the the car by not running spacer in the strut tube







I sticted the rear fender to the cage to. to help tie in the rear frame rails into the cage



Now i introduce my second e30, well whats left of it. All the spots that are all cut up have replacement pieces

[4ce30]

nice progress!

[Stu]

Watch out, Carufel threw this at the racers and engineer's at BF.c's track forum...interesting.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=885201

[Bill-B]

Looking good eric!

[FredK]

Like I don't want to read into this situation too much, but if it helps Eric build a better cage I'm all for it.

[T3rd Ferguson]

that car is completely hacked to shit.