S54 Widebody e30 race car build

[psyber_0ptix]

i love that rear shock setup....i was wondering why i haven't seen many kits combining the coil and strut...but you seem to have pulled it off nicely

[SA E30]

Think you're speaking about the Pontiac. The red one?

[rThor432]

Hey, what clutch/flywheel assembly are you going to run with the S54 and ZF? Are you going to use E36 S50B30 spec'd stuff from the pilot bearing back to the throwout bearing? Just curious as I'm using the same gearbox and haven't had a chance to mock anything up.

Cheers, Ryan

[iflytii]

Great video! Glad to see you are making mostly forward progress (sorry about the diff cover).

[psyber_0ptix]

Think you're speaking about the Pontiac. The red one?

more info on this setup (upper mount/shock) :D

[SA E30]

Hey, what clutch/flywheel assembly are you going to run with the S54 and ZF? Are you going to use E36 S50B30 spec'd stuff from the pilot bearing back to the throwout bearing? Just curious as I'm using the same gearbox and haven't had a chance to mock anything up.

Cheers, Ryan

That is the plan as of now but I'm with you I haven't had a look at it as of yet I will in the next few weeks when we tear down the motor. Although I have been told that the Flywheel and clutch from the early E46 M3's is a smaller diameter than the old ones. That is unconfirmed as of yet. Either way we are getting an ally flywheel, and a stock Sachs clutch with extra strapping.

more info on this setup (upper mount/shock)

The top mounts are custom made the base plate is basically an exact copy of a regualr RSM but with plates welded onto them.

The dampers are custom made units made by arguably our top suspension guy in the country. I took him a 1992 DTM Damper and got him to make it up the same but with the exception of the bottom mount which is longer as I'm running regular trailing arms and not ones like the DTM cars which relocated the mount to above the axle.

Spring rates are 600,650,700lbs and they are a 60mm ID spring. It is incredibly close to the body but it does clear by a few mm.

[87e30]

Bump? This done?

[SA E30]

Nope, not yet. Got loads done on the car in the interim.

Finished up the brake system bar the front callipers and flexible lines, as I'm waiting on the lines and adaptors to arrive.

The steering rack is mounted (e46 M3), with the mounting Clevis. Just waiting for the custom rack ends to also be done at the engineer.

The biggest project I've been working on is the front bumper. Getting it too match the fender is a small feat in itself. Working on it slowly getting there.

I'll upload pictures sometime soon.

[Pooh_UA]

great car project:)

[markseven]

Nope, not yet. Got loads done on the car in the interim.

Finished up the brake system bar the front callipers and flexible lines, as I'm waiting on the lines and adaptors to arrive.

The steering rack is mounted (e46 M3), with the mounting Clevis. Just waiting for the custom rack ends to also be done at the engineer.

The biggest project I've been working on is the front bumper. Getting it too match the fender is a small feat in itself. Working on it slowly getting there.

I'll upload pictures sometime soon.

Please do.

[Bmil951]

Subscribed. Amazing build.

Godspeed.

[hotballs]

World Cup bump! Updates?

[bmwman]

Very nice build.

[SA E30]

Sorry I've been quiet.

Car is getting there. We're waiting on a some suspension bushes, braided brake lines, wheels and the new slightly longer rear dampers to get back. Then we can drop it back onto it's wheels and start with engine work.

Which is a sore point. The S54 was pulled apart and the no.4 cyl was gouged, piston was shot and the rod was bent. I have no idea what caused this as we bought the motor as an unknown quantity. At the moment we don't have the budget to source new internals.

What we are going to do is run a S50b32euro until funds allow for the S54 to be put back together.

All in all, after we get the car on it's wheels. It's just a matter of dropping in the engine and wiring up the car.

I have taken pictures. I will update when I get some time.

BTW, The World Cup here is also taking up some time. It's INSANE here! I'm sorry to say the American women aren't safe from my advances! :P haha. I haven't seen yet seen one who isn't good looking this side!

[87e30]

Sorry I've been quiet.

Car is getting there. We're waiting on a some suspension bushes, braided brake lines, wheels and the new slightly longer rear dampers to get back. Then we can drop it back onto it's wheels and start with engine work.

Which is a sore point. The S54 was pulled apart and the no.4 cyl was gouged, piston was shot and the rod was bent. I have no idea what caused this as we bought the motor as an unknown quantity. At the moment we don't have the budget to source new internals.

What we are going to do is run a S50b32euro until funds allow for the S54 to be put back together.

All in all, after we get the car on it's wheels. It's just a matter of dropping in the engine and wiring up the car.

I have taken pictures. I will update when I get some time.

BTW, The World Cup here is also taking up some time. It's INSANE here! I'm sorry to say the American women aren't safe from my advances! :P haha. I haven't seen yet seen one who isn't good looking this side!

You're lucky the fat ones aren't there!

Looking forward to to seeing the car progress.