E28 Race Car Project Begins

[delatlanta1281]

This is awesome.

[sbeckman7]

thats looking good man. you have an idea on weight?

Race-trim should be around 1600lbs, road spec will be more in the region of 1700. That includes interior amenities, sound system, and... thats it actually.

[slammin.e28]

Yep started putting it here too! For some reason no one has commented on the Mye28 on in a while, go figure.

I've been away from there for a while, dabbling in e36 world, but now I'm back since getting my e28 roadworthy again.

Def in to see this thing finished! Love what you're doing!

[Kershaw]

thats looking good man. you have an idea on weight?

[sbeckman7]

Got a bit more work done today on the transmission tunnel. Cut and welded 4 supports, cut the pipe that was blocking the path of the driveshaft, and mounted the other halfshaft so it doesn't take up space on the shelf...

I am going to have to purchase some floor mount pedals because the stock assembly isn't going to fit in the tiny footwell. I also have to contact Tilton to figure out how the throwout bearing should be sitting in the bell housing because it doesn't seem correctly mounted. Roll bar progress should be starting on Tuesday and my heads will be finished Wednesday. Once the roll bars are made, I can finish up the frame!!!! It feels fantastic to sit in this thing with the [mostly] finished transmission tunnel. Seeing your dreams or visions become reality is the most amazing feeling in the world.

Here is what remains to be done before D-Day:
- mount the engine and transmission
- get a driveshaft made
- finish the brakes and steering
- buy/make and install a gas tank
- install the electronics


And on top of that list, here is what will need to be completed before I can officially call it done:

- create fiberglass body
- Furnish interior
- Design and install sound system/helmet communications
- Lots o' paint
- (4) Bike mufflers
- Install Lighting systems

[sbeckman7]

Dropped the v12 heads off at the machine shop to be looked over and cleaned up. Should have them back by the end of next week.

[sbeckman7]

Didn't even see this here. Was following it on mye28 though. Love it!

Yep started putting it here too! For some reason no one has commented on the Mye28 on in a while, go figure.

[slammin.e28]

Didn't even see this here. Was following it on mye28 though. Love it!

[sbeckman7]

Everytime I open this thread I see things I like. Keep up the hard work!

Thanks man!

[Nsquared97]

Everytime I open this thread I see things I like. Keep up the hard work!

[sbeckman7]

It's definitely Christmas. Got my flywheel, clutch assembly, throwout bearing, and modified bell housing. No more words are necessary :)

[sbeckman7]

Firewall frame and top of transmission tunnel tacked :D
I rested one of the round tubes across the outside of the frame so I was actually sitting inside my car for the first time! What a fantastic feeling to see this thing rise up around me. My care package (Modified bell housing, Tilton OT-II 7.25" clutch, hydraulic throwout bearing, and 11lb aluminum flywheel) arrive on Monday!! Until then I may be able to work on the frame a bit more, but I have to keep it pretty open so that moving the engine and transmission around stays easy.



Next step? Well I'm planning on finishing up the transmission tunnel once I have the Getrag bolted to the M70 for good. Other than that, it's time to start on the roll bars! I'm either going to tackle the roll bars using Daniel's new bender or source help from a buddy I worked for at Infineon Raceway. THIS IS ALL VERY EXCITING TO ME. :)

[freeride53]

Dude this is fucking sick!

[sbeckman7]

Not even crafty! Just re-worded my original post...

Edit: I actually bothered to read it and realize he didn't even change my post, just retyped it

[MattAvino]

I am going to build a car. Taking the front and rear subframes, engine, transmission, final drive, wheels, brakes, and steering from an e28 535i, I am going to build a custom tubeframe from scratch to mount to the subframes. If I do it well, I should end up with a race car. It's taken months to get this rolling (and I'm currently only a Junior), but I have finally gotten the project approved.

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