E30 323i v8 build

[individj]

ok i can see this is not your first rodeo...looking good mate

 

[Ocky]

And all sprayed!

While this was happening I strengthened the subframe, and then got it sandblasted and powder coated.
There are several spot which you can add a good decent bead of weld that will help keep things straight!
I'll get a pic of the reinforcing that I did.

I also picked up and e36 Evo M3 rack. Gave it a full rebuild. Cheaper than you think

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Here's the rack sitting in place while I measure for rack spacers

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Also picked up some M3 spindles which after a wee spin to bmw, got all parts needed and refurbished.
Sandblasted the bare spindles prior disassembly and then repainted once apart.

 

[JayDrft]

Doing it good and proper!!!! The right way.:bravo:

 

[Ocky]

So that's what the last month has consisted of. This morning I received a sneak peak of my interior!

From this point out I'll try document as much as I can! But as you all know. Time begs to differ most of the time!

 

[individj]

hey...is this bladdy car done already :roflol:

 

[Ocky]

hey...is this bladdy car done already :roflol:

I know right! Fecking slow Irish to blame

 

[michael.joseph]

Epic build...

:clapper::clapper::clapper:

 

[Rayzor]

Wow, love the attention to detail, cant wait for more updates raise:

 

[nirvash]

such an awesome project and great work!:thumbs:
excited to see the end result,
going to be such a mean combo!

 

[husaindindar]

I love these threads where updates just flow in...

Damn cool project man!

 

[individj]

I love these threads where updates just flow in...

Damn cool project man!

the cars done already mgwaiting:

 

[Ocky]

I love these threads where updates just flow in...

Damn cool project man!

the cars done already mgwaiting:

I wish!! 3 months to do this project along with my clients cars. It's bloody tough!!!

 

[ZaynM]

Wow!!!

This is the proper way to do it, no cutting corners. Awesome

 

[Cornel]

Can't wait for more pics!

 

[Peter@AEW]

Will you be using vacuum assist for the brakes?
If yes where do you intent locating the brake booster.

 

[Ocky]

Will you be using vacuum assist for the brakes?
If yes where do you intent locating the brake booster.

I've been thinking about this alright.
I would definitely like power brakes this time.
My last e30 I had in Ireland. I shoehorned an s62b50 in.. I made my own pedal box and used wilwood cylinders.
Great braking but it was my trackcar so I didn't mind the heavier pedal.
For this project I want the car to feel more OEM when not on track.
My two options really is using a booster setup from e34(design my own linkage system that cuts out any unwanted deflection under pressure)
Or mount the booster behind the glovebox....the jury is still out on this subjectr:hammerhead:

 

[c0mrade]

cant wait for more pics :bravo:

 

[Peter@AEW]

Will you be using vacuum assist for the brakes?
If yes where do you intent locating the brake booster.

I've been thinking about this alright.
I would definitely like power brakes this time.
My last e30 I had in Ireland. I shoehorned an s62b50 in.. I made my own pedal box and used wilwood cylinders.
Great braking but it was my trackcar so I didn't mind the heavier pedal.
For this project I want the car to feel more OEM when not on track.
My two options really is using a booster setup from e34(design my own linkage system that cuts out any unwanted deflection under pressure)
Or mount the booster behind the glovebox....the jury is still out on this subjectr:hammerhead:

Have you considered the setup from an e28 528/535

 

[Shuaib1]

:bravo::bravo: really nice project you got here, looking forward to see the outcome.

 

[Ocky]

Heres the subframe reinforcing!
Excuse the dust.

Several spots to which i added some extra welding.