1986 BMW 326rb - Page 5 - LotusTalk

newman · 04-10-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

Wouldn't the Bavarian flag be more appropriate?

After all the BMW logo is modeled after it

haha, but so much harder!

It was just kind of a last minute whim thing.

Bane · 04-11-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newman

haha, but so much harder!

It was just kind of a last minute whim thing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BAVARIA-STATE-GE...QQcmdZViewItem

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newman · 04-13-2007, 09:08 PM

Rubber mounts are for pussies.

ok, i welded up some motor mounts today. the pics look like crap because i took them about 2 seconds after liberally dousing them with flat black spray paint.

I basically welded them right to the frame rails of the car. There is a relatively large backing plate of 1/4" mild steel solid welded to the frame rail, then gussets made of 1/4" and 7ga mild steel holding the motor.

Compared to the stock mounts, this would probably hold a bridge.

Front Driver

Front Passenger

Back Driver. (you can see the backing plate in this pic)

newman · 05-22-2007, 08:25 AM

Quick pics. Built the lower radiator supports, but a bad call on a bleeder screw location is going to require a minor change.

The cage needs to be changed. The door bars hit the shoulder bolsters on the seats and the harness bar needs to be moved back a bit, but Vito said he will make the changes for free.

Holla.

EspritMike · 05-22-2007, 01:22 PM

From the peanut gallery: are you hoping to add a lot of stiffness with that cage? Nothing's really triangulated and I don't think the rear bars are going to a very strong point on the trunk floor.

newman · 05-23-2007, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EspritMike

From the peanut gallery: are you hoping to add a lot of stiffness with that cage? Nothing's really triangulated and I don't think the rear bars are going to a very strong point on the trunk floor.

The cage was built by a reputable chassis builder, but i share some similar concerns... However, the BMW does not have struts. It has shocks and springs. Those bars are fairly close to the spring perches.

But i agree... I think it could have been designed better. This guy builds chassis for 6 second cars weekly, so he must be doing something right, though... gotme.

EspritMike · 05-23-2007, 08:05 AM

I agree that the best place for the rear bars is not the "strut" towers for a non-coilover car but I thought the spring perches were in front of them on E30s. My wife has her car right now or I'd check.

There are some good E30 cage examples here:
http://e30m3performance.com/tech_art..._symposium.htm

SUB-ZERO · 06-21-2007, 04:28 PM

Updates Newman?

Aedo · 07-17-2007, 12:10 AM

Have a friend who took 12 years to build an aeroplane - went through several "slow" stages where little was achieved... these coincided with girlfriends

Newman - hopefully you have the Elise window fixed and a balance can be found

Looking forward to the next update.

newman · 07-19-2007, 07:03 AM

Car is done at the blasters, i need to pick it up. The slowdown isn't so much attributed to a female, or lack of interest, rather the fact that it's warm out. And that i own:

These three cars:

This Bike:

And this jetski:

Aedo · 07-19-2007, 05:42 PM

AnsisK · 07-24-2007, 09:40 AM

Do you pull the jetski with the STi? That would look pretty badass.

And I thought you were done with Subarus after that little snow-night-rally experience?

newman · 07-24-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnsisK

Do you pull the jetski with the STi? That would look pretty badass.

you bet your ass!!!

P90Puma · 07-25-2007, 03:22 PM

PIMP!

mazur · 08-16-2007, 11:06 PM

What CAD program you using?

Lotus F1 · 08-17-2007, 01:47 AM

I like that Honda.. Old school cool

dumkopf · 08-20-2007, 08:59 PM

I found out about this through another forum. All I have to say is good work so far and keep it up man. It's looking great.

newman · 08-23-2007, 09:36 AM

Still enjoying the summer, nothing new to report except these showed up. The color is a wonderful gold. My camera phone makes it look gross.

Work VS-xx

17X10 +22
17X8.5 +16

Method · 11-03-2007, 06:08 AM

Hy,i was thinking of squeezing the RB 26 dett engine in an E30 325is for a long time,but i didn't have any ideea HOW TO really do it(i stink at mechanics).Also,all my friends told me i was crazy.I found out about this through another forum.It seems i was right after all,it really works.Your work is an inspiration to me,keep it going

.I don't have the skill to do that project,but i hope to find someone who can.
I also have some questions (keep in mind i'm a novice so bear with me):
What is the weight on an RB 26?(the engine with all the parts:radiator,starter engine,etc)What about the transmission,what does it weigh?I've heard the engine weighs about 227 kg but i'm not sure.
It would be possible to use a Getrag or a ZF transmission taken from another Bmw? (i'm thinking E36 M3 or E34 M5 or E39M5).I'm thinking if there is a way to use a transmission wich cand withstand the power of the RB 26 engine and also will fit in the original transmission tunnel...
It is possible to use the stock bi-turbo and manifold from the rb 26 dett?There is any room for that?
Also how can i bring the power of the rb 26 dett from 280 ps to about 400 HP at the flywheel without spending a lot of money?
If the questions are stupid,please bear with me,i'm just a beginner at this.
If anyone have any answers,please post.
Newman,keep it up,i'm all eyes an ears.Thanks man.
By the way,nice bike

tabajay · 11-04-2007, 10:37 AM

Performance BMW features a E36/318i S with a Toyota Supra's 2JZ-GTE...

04-13-2007, 09:08 PM	#83 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	Rubber mounts are for pussies. ok, i welded up some motor mounts today. the pics look like crap because i took them about 2 seconds after liberally dousing them with flat black spray paint. I basically welded them right to the frame rails of the car. There is a relatively large backing plate of 1/4" mild steel solid welded to the frame rail, then gussets made of 1/4" and 7ga mild steel holding the motor. Compared to the stock mounts, this would probably hold a bridge. Front Driver Front Passenger Back Driver. (you can see the backing plate in this pic) __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

05-22-2007, 08:25 AM	#84 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	Quick pics. Built the lower radiator supports, but a bad call on a bleeder screw location is going to require a minor change. The cage needs to be changed. The door bars hit the shoulder bolsters on the seats and the harness bar needs to be moved back a bit, but Vito said he will make the changes for free. Holla. __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

05-22-2007, 01:22 PM	#85 (permalink)
EspritMike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 104	From the peanut gallery: are you hoping to add a lot of stiffness with that cage? Nothing's really triangulated and I don't think the rear bars are going to a very strong point on the trunk floor. __________________ '04 GT3 '03 Factory Five Cobra replica a couple old BMWs

05-23-2007, 08:05 AM	#87 (permalink)
EspritMike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 104	I agree that the best place for the rear bars is not the "strut" towers for a non-coilover car but I thought the spring perches were in front of them on E30s. My wife has her car right now or I'd check. There are some good E30 cage examples here: http://e30m3performance.com/tech_art..._symposium.htm __________________ '04 GT3 '03 Factory Five Cobra replica a couple old BMWs

07-19-2007, 07:03 AM	#90 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	Car is done at the blasters, i need to pick it up. The slowdown isn't so much attributed to a female, or lack of interest, rather the fact that it's warm out. And that i own: These three cars: This Bike: And this jetski: __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

06-21-2007, 04:28 PM	#88 (permalink)
SUB-ZERO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Updates Newman?

07-17-2007, 12:10 AM	#89 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,561 Images: 88	Have a friend who took 12 years to build an aeroplane - went through several "slow" stages where little was achieved... these coincided with girlfriends Newman - hopefully you have the Elise window fixed and a balance can be found Looking forward to the next update.

07-19-2007, 05:42 PM	#91 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,561 Images: 88

07-24-2007, 09:40 AM	#92 (permalink)
AnsisK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,457	Do you pull the jetski with the STi? That would look pretty badass. And I thought you were done with Subarus after that little snow-night-rally experience?

07-25-2007, 03:22 PM	#94 (permalink)
P90Puma HiOnPSI Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hamilton Ontario Canada. Posts: 521	PIMP! __________________ 94 Miata. Turbo?

08-16-2007, 11:06 PM	#95 (permalink)
mazur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	What CAD program you using?

08-17-2007, 01:47 AM	#96 (permalink)
Lotus F1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fantasy Island New York Posts: 3,844	I like that Honda.. Old school cool __________________ formerly 1FASTMX5

08-20-2007, 08:59 PM	#97 (permalink)
dumkopf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	I found out about this through another forum. All I have to say is good work so far and keep it up man. It's looking great.

08-23-2007, 09:36 AM	#98 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	Still enjoying the summer, nothing new to report except these showed up. The color is a wonderful gold. My camera phone makes it look gross. Work VS-xx 17X10 +22 17X8.5 +16 __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

11-03-2007, 06:08 AM	#99 (permalink)
Method Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	Hy,i was thinking of squeezing the RB 26 dett engine in an E30 325is for a long time,but i didn't have any ideea HOW TO really do it(i stink at mechanics).Also,all my friends told me i was crazy.I found out about this through another forum.It seems i was right after all,it really works.Your work is an inspiration to me,keep it going .I don't have the skill to do that project,but i hope to find someone who can. I also have some questions (keep in mind i'm a novice so bear with me): What is the weight on an RB 26?(the engine with all the parts:radiator,starter engine,etc)What about the transmission,what does it weigh?I've heard the engine weighs about 227 kg but i'm not sure. It would be possible to use a Getrag or a ZF transmission taken from another Bmw? (i'm thinking E36 M3 or E34 M5 or E39M5).I'm thinking if there is a way to use a transmission wich cand withstand the power of the RB 26 engine and also will fit in the original transmission tunnel... It is possible to use the stock bi-turbo and manifold from the rb 26 dett?There is any room for that? Also how can i bring the power of the rb 26 dett from 280 ps to about 400 HP at the flywheel without spending a lot of money? If the questions are stupid,please bear with me,i'm just a beginner at this. If anyone have any answers,please post. Newman,keep it up,i'm all eyes an ears.Thanks man. By the way,nice bike

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11-04-2007, 10:37 AM	#100 (permalink)
tabajay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KSA Posts: 278	Performance BMW features a E36/318i S with a Toyota Supra's 2JZ-GTE... __________________ 2007 BMW 116i 2007 Club Car Precedent i2