CO track thread

[Bimmerman325i]

Ben--I thought that wasn't a secret?

[Bishop]

lol.... If it was a secret I'll take it down, but me thinks you're being sarcastic ;)

Brad, that's my thoughts as well.. This isn't competitive, I lose weight and costs go down... Plus I think I'll rub less and it'll improve braking and acceleration..

[blefevre]

i'd be willing to help with a steering rack swap, and offer my garage as a place to do it. I want some hands on experience with it before I go doing it on my car.

Oh yeah, if you ever want to "practice" on my car feel free! You might find some money hiding in the car too. ;)

[blefevre]

Also, what 15x8's were you looking at?

[Bishop]

TR C1s in black, 15x8, and 225/45 RS3s

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+R-S3&partnum=245WR5Z222&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=C158020400B&wheelMake=TRMotorsport&wheelModel=C1&wheelFinish=Black+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=325i&autoYear=1990&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand

[blefevre]

Good choice. We might end up with the same tires.

[blefevre]

Is there any local shop that has a decent selection of helmets? I am looking to get the Bell sport mag but if I can try some on first it will make the process quicker.

[Bimmerman325i]

checkpoint racing had a good selection of seats, i'd imagine they have good helmet selection as well.

SCR might, I'm not sure. Any motorcycle shop should be able to get you set up.

[Roland H]

At my rate it will be summer before I get a full weekend. If I can find a shop thatll do it for a reasonable price it might be worth it just to have a safe car.

hello.

[blefevre]

Do you want to? You have to modify the firewall bracket, mess with tie rods, and be good at yoga.

[fsmtnbiker]

Ben- I would run the 15s. You can always get 15" Hoosiers if you get bored.

The 225 hankooks can be hard to get.

[iamsam]

Ben- I would run the 15s. You can always get 15" Hoosiers if you get bored.

The 225 hankooks can be hard to get.

see there ya go!! I told ya 15s are the best!

[Roland H]

Do you want to? You have to modify the firewall bracket, mess with tie rods, and be good at yoga.

is there documentation of any kind?

Ben- I would run the 15s. You can always get 15" Hoosiers if you get bored.

The 225 hankooks can be hard to get.

see there ya go!! I told ya 15s are the best!

I've been telling him for ages, he finally agrees. :D

[blefevre]

I love 15's, but the tire selection blows in the stock diameter sizes.

[blefevre]

is there documentation of any kind?

Here is the basic idea. The steering knuckle does not need to be modified at all, however I would change the bushing/flex disc. The only thing that needs to change with an airbag car is firewall/bracket at the firewall. A lot of people say the actual firewall doesnt need to be cut but just the bracket. About 1/2 inch or so. The knuckle will sit down and to the left so you just need to make room for it. I have heard of people adding spacers on the rack and i'm not sure what that is all about yet. The engine needs to be lifted to get the rack out I believe. There are a billion threads on it with all different information which is why I haven't done it.

http://www.rmeuropean.com/bmw-e30-steering.aspx