BMW E36 M3 Evo

[BullyB]

wheels on!

but.... the tyres are rubbing on the springs.
I already have 15mm spacers on. I'm going to have to see how much more I need.

Shame as the track day tomorrow will have to be done with road tyres on

[BullyB]

Just done about 125 miles on track at Mallory.
Small circuit but fun all the same.

Gutted I couldn't use my new Federal tyres as it was so warm today. I need to get some spacers ordered.

Used a bit of rubber on the hairpin...

[BullyB]

Been under the car today to check how much more spacer I need.
It's only just touching:







Think an extra 5mm (up to 20mm) will do the trick

[S3_Graham]

BullyB said:

Just done about 125 miles on track at Mallory.
Small circuit but fun all the same.

Gutted I couldn't use my new Federal tyres as it was so warm today. I need to get some spacers ordered.

Used a bit of rubber on the hairpin...

Love that photo!

[BullyB]

Thanks, my wife stood there for 30 minutes waiting for me to do a good drift

Edited by BullyB on Friday 12th April 18:34

[BullyB]

My new cover from Classic Additions just arrived





http://www.classicadditions.com/

[BullyB]

20mm spacers fitted and I can now road test the new Federal Tyres:







Can't wait to get them on the track!

[BullyB]

Started the "Dual Fuel Pump" Mod today.

My plan is to have the right hand pump supplying the engine (as standard) but fit a second pump on the left hand side to transfer fuel from left to right.

I have modified the right hand pump assembly to allow an inlet as well as the pump discharge.


I have purchased a second pump and assembly which has also been modified now to take the return from the engine and a pump discharge over to the right hand side


I have spurred of the power supply to the original pump but am yet to decide how to connect as I don't have a spare BMW plug.
Possibly solder it but we will see....

[jbaddeley]

Excellent work bully. Has the fuel surge been a significant issue on track then?

[BullyB]

jbaddeley said:

Excellent work bully. Has the fuel surge been a significant issue on track then?

Yer, big problem since fitting the Coilovers.
Mallory Park was really bad as its one London right hand bend.

Think the M3 3.0 is ok however as it used a different system

[custardkid]

Less than 1/2 and I get surge in the 3.0 at Malory

Most other tracks seem to be ok tho

Custard

[andygtt]

BullyB said:

Ordered:



Spent many hours reading reviews and decided to opt for these. Going to get them fitted the first week of October.
three and a half months away from home - can't wait to get driving!

can I ask how you are getting on with these and where and how much?

I had fitted second hand koni's on mine a few years back and it ruined the car, was worse than the worn original stuff... think I need something better without breaking the bank

[BullyB]

Got mine from here

http://www.driftworks.com/hsd-coilovers-bmw-3-and-...

They have been really good and transformed the on track ability of the car.
It's a bit hard on the road but assume you could choose a less stiff setup.
I usually have the dampers fully hard for the track and softest for the road.

I don't have any experiance with other types as this is my first modified car. I think from the reviews I have read that the HSD are really good for the price.

[jbaddeley]

Got mine from there also. Not tracked mine yet but along with full polybushes throughout it is transformed for the better on the road but is not my daily. Currently set up quite soft as I won't be doing lots of trackdays until next season after I've recovered from the bill of everything else that I had to do on mine.

[andygtt]

Cheers for the link, good price as well for what you are getting.

Im guessing its the monopro setup?

also are the poly bushes the same for the E36 or are the M3 unique? I couldnt find reference to M3 ones on that site.

[BullyB]

Think mine are the Monopro type as they didn't do the other type when I purchased mine.
I don't know about polybushes, I have not purchased any before as mine had some already.

[custardkid]

front eye bushes are different (off set on M3, centered on others)
rears the same

[BullyB]

Apart from putting the road wheels back on and touching up the front callipers with a bit of red paint, work on the M3 has come to a halt.
The fuel pumps seem to be working ok...

in other news...

Just had the E46 Dog Chariot detailed.
Think it looks fab!






Having a bit of a clear out in the garage too. It's coming along well I think.
Need to get something on the floor but not sure what to use...

[BullyB]

Garage clear out continues...

If anybody wants some spacers, I just put these on a popular online auction site:

6mm spacers


15mm Hubcentric Spacers


I also have a spare front wheel from the M3 and a tyre that will fit it

[BriC175]

BullyB said:

15mm Hubcentric Spacers


I also have a spare front wheel from the M3 and a tyre that will fit it

Probably a silly question, but I presume these are E36 fitment? If so, how much do you want and I'll have dibs on them, as I believe you need 10-15mm spacers for HSDs(?), which is what I plan on getting soon.

Edited by BriC175 on Thursday 18th April 16:31