diy E90 330i Racecar Build thread

[ooovie]

Did you perhaps take this car for wheel alignment at tyres and more in Centurion last week Wednesday? I'm sure its the same car

 

[Navigator_E90]

Sorry, took of the tappet cover... small leak there, also having it powder coated to look better. Thus is not drivable at the moment

 

[Navigator_E90]

Did you perhaps take this car for wheel alignment at tyres and more in Centurion last week Wednesday? I'm sure its the same car

Yip, that was me!

 

[Gordvisr]

can just imagine how it goes. waiting in patience for the vid.

 

[Navigator_E90]

Sorry, no video yet... Having issues with the tappet cover, there is a crack in it and trying to get it welded but after 3 shops no success, as its very brittle and cracks the moment we weld it. If I cant get it welded, will need to replace it. Not funny how something silly like this can stop a project,
But while the car was standing, decided to throw some paint over it!

 

[Gordvisr]

Beemerparts , get a new one.

Tappet Cover N52 Suitable for BMW E90, E82, E60 - BM Parts

German Quality Tappet cover (Valve cover) with gasket and bolts Suitable for E90,E82,E92,E60 Models1 series Models: 125i3 series Models: 323i,325i,330i5 Series Models: 523i,525i,530iN52N Engine Year Model: 2008-2013

bmparts.co.za

 

[Navigator_E90]

Beemerparts , get a new one.

Tappet Cover N52 Suitable for BMW E90, E82, E60 - BM Parts

German Quality Tappet cover (Valve cover) with gasket and bolts Suitable for E90,E82,E92,E60 Models1 series Models: 125i3 series Models: 323i,325i,330i5 Series Models: 523i,525i,530iN52N Engine Year Model: 2008-2013

bmparts.co.za

Thanks, is the platic cover and Alu one interchangeable?

 

[Gordvisr]

I believe so yes

 

[Navigator_E90]

Thanks, decided to stick to the metal cover, got a second hand one... There was a few guys on other forums claiming the metal one is way better and less seal issues,
Its in for powder-coating, hopefully will get it back before the weekend

 

[Navigator_E90]

Received the tappet cover this week and fitted it yesterday, had to get some new aluminum bolts from BMW as they are kinda special and stretch bolts need to be replaced every time

 

[Navigator_E90]

While busy with the tapper cover also fitted new discs... looks freeking cool, cant wait to test them!

 

[Navigator_E90]

Some pics taken!

 

[Navigator_E90]

Ok, two videos... first video when I just got the 330i, and second video with all mods done up to date

 

[Zound]

Awesome project!

I build and race an E90 330i in the BMW Car Club Race Series.

Not many E90's in the race series, specifically with N52's.

It's turned out to be an excellent base for a track car, my N52 has been bulletproof this year and I've really abused it.

Here she is:



Keen to see how you further develop the car! Have quite a few questions for you!

 

[Navigator_E90]

After a long wait... First test on Zwartkops yesterday! Was supper excited and extremely happy with the feel of the car.
A few area's need some extra mods and fine tuning, but overall very pleased with the end results!

 

[922-ZN]

Car sounds awesome, love the rasp.

Keep it up

 

[Benji]

Thats some sweet straight 6 noises

 

[Navigator_E90]

Will try to make a video inside the car next time, its a very sweet sound inside!

Another video from last week:

 

[Bernard///M3]

What times did u do at Z?

 

[Gordvisr]

looking good bud