DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Looking epic already can't wait to see it done 
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Right its pretty much ready for Oulton Park on Saturday, happy with how its come together. I had a few issues bleeding the brakes, particularly one of the rear calipers, nothing would come out of the bleed screw. Stripped it down and the hole was rusted/blocked, so cleaned it all out, re-assembled and its spot on now.
Bled the whole system with a pressure bleeder and they feel really good - time will tell how good they are on track. Fitted the front bumper after drilling it for airflow (to match the holes in the valance) and secured the sideskirts that were quite loose..
Next job was to sort the bonnet - I have retained the rear runners for now (eventually going to get a fiberglass bonnet), and just put two of my aerocatches on the front. Used the same method as the Clio, measure, guess, measure, drill. Worked out OK!
After a bit of adjustment on the pins, and cutting the rubber stops to size, it was pretty much spot on. Carried on and wired the GReddy boost controller and coolant temperature gauge up, along with fitting the harnesses. Thankfully the GReddy had retained its setup from the car it was from (same car as the engine was out of), so at least I don't have to mess around with that for now..
Then dropped the rear coilovers around 10mmm further. Set the damping all round to the middle setting (out of 40 odd), so I'l have to have a play with that on the day. Also wired up the brake lights and adjusted the brake pedal switch to suit, along with a push button for the right indicator down near the handbrake.
..and thats about it. Few little bits to finish off before putting it on the trailer tomorrow, like fitting a proper steering wheel, and checking a couple of nuts/bolts.
Bled the whole system with a pressure bleeder and they feel really good - time will tell how good they are on track. Fitted the front bumper after drilling it for airflow (to match the holes in the valance) and secured the sideskirts that were quite loose..
Next job was to sort the bonnet - I have retained the rear runners for now (eventually going to get a fiberglass bonnet), and just put two of my aerocatches on the front. Used the same method as the Clio, measure, guess, measure, drill. Worked out OK!
After a bit of adjustment on the pins, and cutting the rubber stops to size, it was pretty much spot on. Carried on and wired the GReddy boost controller and coolant temperature gauge up, along with fitting the harnesses. Thankfully the GReddy had retained its setup from the car it was from (same car as the engine was out of), so at least I don't have to mess around with that for now..
Then dropped the rear coilovers around 10mmm further. Set the damping all round to the middle setting (out of 40 odd), so I'l have to have a play with that on the day. Also wired up the brake lights and adjusted the brake pedal switch to suit, along with a push button for the right indicator down near the handbrake.
..and thats about it. Few little bits to finish off before putting it on the trailer tomorrow, like fitting a proper steering wheel, and checking a couple of nuts/bolts.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
That's looking immense, think I may pop along saturday if Jon.G isn't being a pussy over the weather.
TTRS & V50
That looks mean.
Surely you won't need to drop the coilovers any more anyway, looks pretty low. Under heavy breaking the front bumper would be nearly touching tarmac (from pics).
Surely you won't need to drop the coilovers any more anyway, looks pretty low. Under heavy breaking the front bumper would be nearly touching tarmac (from pics).
Quite a few are popping down Rhys, couple of others off here doing the trackday also. Let us know.
Yeah, C-spanners are in the box to take with just in case. The fronts haven't been adjusted, I removed the helper springs (which were fully compressed anyway) and it dropped to that height so just left it. Will have to see how it goes, I shall be taking it easy for a while anyway
Yeah, C-spanners are in the box to take with just in case. The fronts haven't been adjusted, I removed the helper springs (which were fully compressed anyway) and it dropped to that height so just left it. Will have to see how it goes, I shall be taking it easy for a while anyway
That looks fantastic.
Nice work Jord.
Nice work Jord.
BG 182
awesome work bud, perfect combo of styling and tuning. wish i had time, and space to do something like this
Sunflower Ph1 172
Awesome Shot with the James bond baddy boat to match.
Discounted 1*2 parts
looks awsome jord, can't wait for the on track pics
Nice one dude, time for a shakedown!
Everytime i look at this it amazes me! Love E30's, it looks awsome already!
Ricardos
ClioSport Club Member
LY 200 EDC
Been reading this from the start, cannot believe it's only been going on for 2 months, spot on! Absolutely love the E30 shape, what with that kind of engine fitted i bet it's going to sound awesome and go flippin quick!!
Top work, a lot of respect to you
Top work, a lot of respect to you
Only E30zone Gaz.
Exhaust was made today, 3" back from the downpipe. Very happy with it, not overly loud on idle and a nice tone in general.
Its got a full tank, been cleaned and a few last jobs done (fitted steering wheel and gearknob!) - ready for Oulton tomorrow. The forecast is dry so fingers crossed everything should be OK!
Exhaust was made today, 3" back from the downpipe. Very happy with it, not overly loud on idle and a nice tone in general.
Its got a full tank, been cleaned and a few last jobs done (fitted steering wheel and gearknob!) - ready for Oulton tomorrow. The forecast is dry so fingers crossed everything should be OK!
Woah it's fast on b00st!
Running it at 1bar Jord?
Sunflower Ph1 172
I'll let Jord do the updating as I'm sure he has much to say about the day, couple of issues... but got a nice little vid at the end of the day.
Pics coming soon!
Pics coming soon!
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Sunflower Ph1 172
Another wee one.
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Sunflower Ph1 172
Pics of the day.
Sunflower Ph1 172
Very cold day, but good fun!
