ROOOD's BMW E30 335I
Discussion
PPC articles most be OLD!? I got the latest one only a few days ago, and there an article about Toby's E30 335i turbo. No mention of it being broken up. His E30 was one of the better cars to read about in PPC so im somewhat disappointed he's decided to break it, if it was running so well? 
Conversely, I'll look forward to reading how you get on with his turbo bits! 
P,
Conversely, I'll look forward to reading how you get on with his turbo bits! P,
PJR said:
PPC articles most be OLD!? I got the latest one only a few days ago, and there an article about Toby's E30 335i turbo. No mention of it being broken up. His E30 was one of the better cars to read about in PPC so im somewhat disappointed he's decided to break it, if it was running so well? Conversely, I'll look forward to reading how you get on with his turbo bits!
P,
Yes, the articles are a few months behind! Conversely, I'll look forward to reading how you get on with his turbo bits! P,
Toby sadly decided to break it up for personal reasons, I won't divulge his private life on here though. I even tried to pursuade him not to, before buying a load of his parts!
I'll keep my progress updated.
Jack - If I'm taking more than one passenger, which isn't often, I just unbolt the diagonal!
About time I updated here as quite a lot has happened with my ol' car!
Firstly, a gratuitous moody looking photo, just because I like it!
Brakes upgraded from these...
To these...
A very welcome and effective upgrade!
Another set of wheels, unfortunately these have turned out not to be especially round wheels, so another set is in the pipeline.
Engine out again, and a little extra fitted...
Front panel modified to fit Saab / Volvo intercooler.
Wiring in the Megasquirt ecu proved to be a slight problem!
In the end the car was sent away to a Megasquirt expert, fitted with a new ecu (I blew the other one up) and mapped.
Here's how it pretty much is today, back on the road.
It's no Ferrari F40 but for a twenty year-old 3-series it goes very well with 300bhp or so, although it's not yet been on the rollers.
Better tyres and a taller ratio diff are ready for me to fit when I get time, wheelspin in third gear at 70+mph in the wet keeps your attention!
The boost comes in quite smoothly from around 3000rpm, and the 3.5 litre torque makes it not so laggy.
The conversion was a complete pain, more expensive than budgeted for (aren't they all?) but it's a complete blast to drive, especially blowing away some expensive machinery, and with the 316 badge on the back.
I'm hoping to get it on a rolling road, Santa Pod and a track day as soon as I can...
Firstly, a gratuitous moody looking photo, just because I like it!
Brakes upgraded from these...
To these...
A very welcome and effective upgrade!
Another set of wheels, unfortunately these have turned out not to be especially round wheels, so another set is in the pipeline.
Engine out again, and a little extra fitted...
Front panel modified to fit Saab / Volvo intercooler.
Wiring in the Megasquirt ecu proved to be a slight problem!
In the end the car was sent away to a Megasquirt expert, fitted with a new ecu (I blew the other one up) and mapped.
Here's how it pretty much is today, back on the road.
It's no Ferrari F40 but for a twenty year-old 3-series it goes very well with 300bhp or so, although it's not yet been on the rollers.
Better tyres and a taller ratio diff are ready for me to fit when I get time, wheelspin in third gear at 70+mph in the wet keeps your attention!
The boost comes in quite smoothly from around 3000rpm, and the 3.5 litre torque makes it not so laggy.
The conversion was a complete pain, more expensive than budgeted for (aren't they all?) but it's a complete blast to drive, especially blowing away some expensive machinery, and with the 316 badge on the back.
I'm hoping to get it on a rolling road, Santa Pod and a track day as soon as I can...
Edited by ROOODBOY on Monday 15th December 03:12
Thanks!
I've also read bad things about these turbos, and although it's hardly the last word in turbo technology, it is certainly doing a sterling job so far!
I've already annoyed the drivers of a Jag XKR, a big Mercedes (I don't know which model, I didn't see the back of it!) and a 911 (996) Carrera!
I do wonder how long it's all going to last though!
I've also read bad things about these turbos, and although it's hardly the last word in turbo technology, it is certainly doing a sterling job so far!
I've already annoyed the drivers of a Jag XKR, a big Mercedes (I don't know which model, I didn't see the back of it!) and a 911 (996) Carrera!
I do wonder how long it's all going to last though!
Thanks!
I finally got round to putting some round wheels on!
Lenso RS5, actually noticeably lighter in weight than my previous two sets as well.
Plus, with a set of Bridgestone RE030s on them it's helped a little with the grip too!
Looking forward to some track and dragstrip action when the weather improves!
I finally got round to putting some round wheels on!
Lenso RS5, actually noticeably lighter in weight than my previous two sets as well.
Plus, with a set of Bridgestone RE030s on them it's helped a little with the grip too!
Looking forward to some track and dragstrip action when the weather improves!
Thanks Craig!
E30s are still good fun to drive, much cooler than a boring modern thing in my opinion!
As long as you buy a half decent one and maintain it correctly there is no reason why it shouldn't be a good, reliable car!
I have spent a silly amount of time fettling mine, and I'm far from finished yet!
Once I have swapped the diff, wired in the wasted spark coil pack and had the ecu mapped properly I will get it on a dyno, hopefully in the near future!
E30s are still good fun to drive, much cooler than a boring modern thing in my opinion!
As long as you buy a half decent one and maintain it correctly there is no reason why it shouldn't be a good, reliable car!
I have spent a silly amount of time fettling mine, and I'm far from finished yet!
Once I have swapped the diff, wired in the wasted spark coil pack and had the ecu mapped properly I will get it on a dyno, hopefully in the near future!
Toby's a diamond bloke!
I keep in regular contact with him so he knows it's up and running, I'm sure he'd still like to see this thread though.
He has been very generous with his help and advice with me getting it set up, I've promised we will go for a blast in the car when we next meet up.
I keep in regular contact with him so he knows it's up and running, I'm sure he'd still like to see this thread though.
He has been very generous with his help and advice with me getting it set up, I've promised we will go for a blast in the car when we next meet up.
ROOODBOY said:
Toby's a diamond bloke!
I keep in regular contact with him so he knows it's up and running, I'm sure he'd still like to see this thread though.
He has been very generous with his help and advice with me getting it set up, I've promised we will go for a blast in the car when we next meet up.
I keep in regular contact with him so he knows it's up and running, I'm sure he'd still like to see this thread though.
He has been very generous with his help and advice with me getting it set up, I've promised we will go for a blast in the car when we next meet up.
Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff