Merry New Year South Carolina

Merry New Year South Carolina

You too.

Are you going to try to make it to the grill out?

Check out the thread called Grill & Chill for the details.

Happy New Year y'all.

Yup I'm planning on it, just waiting for details.

Was in Columbia for a few days just prior to new years, sorry to have missed you folks, but I did get to play tag from Harbison to 217 with a silver E30 till whomever it was got off I-26 there.

Any plans for a bimmer get-together in the next few months? I have business every few months and family in Columbia, so I am down on a fairly regular basis.

Was in Columbia for a few days just prior to new years, sorry to have missed you folks, but I did get to play tag from Harbison to 217 with a silver E30 till whomever it was got off I-26 there.

Any plans for a bimmer get-together in the next few months? I have business every few months and family in Columbia, so I am down on a fairly regular basis.


We are having a get-together and grill out on Jan 14th. We plan on having these monthly as long as there is a venue for it. Check out the Grill & Chill (http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460998) thread for more info. Also, hang around the forums, we are quite active here.

Had the BMW CCA meeting tonight at the Grecian Gardens in West Columbia. Yet again, PJ missed the meeting. Craig wasn't there either, so I didn't get to invite him to the grill out.

News: deadline is past already for the Post Holiday Recovery Party at the BMW Performance Center.

Nothin else really, it wasn't very exciting, we did discuss understeer, and whether Mini's are part of the BMW CCA.

Dammit. . . I forgot . . .and I was at home bored . . . LOL!!

I almost called you, but I figured you were busy or whatnot.

Anyone know anyone that has a 635CSi that I can check out? I love them, but can never get close to a 5-speed. I have found a few auto L6's, but no manuals. I want to check one out, maybe go for a ride. There is no cure for my addiction. Will trade a 318ti (slightly used) for one....

Exhaust and LTW wheels?

It was dark and traffic was somewhat heavy till we got near Peak, so I'm not sure.

It was dark and traffic was somewhat heavy till we got near Peak, so I'm not sure.

My friend Josh used to have a red 325is. Had LTW Wheels and a Remus exhaust. Sold it to fund his M3. I think Gourmet Garage got it.

I almost called you, but I figured you were busy or whatnot.

USUALLY. . . I'm never busy. . .

That will change soon. . .

Anyone want to buy a 318ti?

You found a 6?

I've found 2 M5's and a M635CSi. (All 80's models.) Don't know if the M6 is for sale yet, but I'll find out next week.

:drool: :drool: :woot: mmmmmmM5
someones gotta say it, what about the dreaded maintenance on the s38?

Yeah yeah, M5. There's a beautiful one on AutoTrader... '91 model, with a few mods. He's quoting 375 hp, I think that may be a bit of a stretch...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=193363680&dealer_id=57260705&car_year=1991&search_type=both&make=BMW&distance=0&model=M5&address=28659&certified=&advanced=&max_price=&bkms=1136522051492&min_price=&end_year=1991&start_year=1981&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=227#vdptop

I want it. But then again, I still love the 6'ers. That look...long and sleek, and fast as shit. Maintainence is a big deal, I know. I gotta learn, and Olin knows a lot, so if I were to get one, I'd ask him to become my sensei. The proverbial Mr. Miagi to my karate kid.

I'd rather have the M5. The m6's are at the age where rust issues are becomign a problem and body panels arent cheap. Also, the M5 is a little more familiar platform with a lot of mechanics. Also, depending on what 6 you go with, be prepared to forget everything you know about fuel management if it has carbs. Thats a whole new fat chick.

Buy it buy it. . . .

Olin has a M6 at the shop I believe . . .the wheels are Haaaaaawt

Anyone going to harbison tonight?

I did, no one was there, I left.

Me and PJ were there, his M was in the lot, because no one was there, and we got hungry, so we went and ate in my car.

Oh well, next weekend should be much better.

Hope everyone has tuned up there GT4 skills, Ive got my cars already set and prepped for the showdown.

Same here Dustin. REady to get my title back.

Summerville

Same here Dustin. REady to get my title back.


You can try, but be prepared, I got a nasty little beast lined up.

Welcome Summerville :D

I'm trying to see if I can get down to Lowes to pick up the other stuff to make another driver stand and seat. . .Make it semi real ;)

Welcome Summerville :D

I'm trying to see if I can get down to Lowes to pick up the other stuff to make another driver stand and seat. . .Make it semi real ;)

Thats cool...

BTW, Miguel, what track do you wanna challenge me on? I'll leave it up to you.

I'm ready for any track, but "SEATTLE" is my favorite.

I might need to break out the video cam for this. . .
:lol

Cool i'll bring mine too. I got a nice one 4 christmas. Has "nightshot" too!

I'm ready for any track, but "SEATTLE" is my favorite.

Wanna say, one race on Seattle, One race on Laguna Seca, and one race on a track of PJs choice to be announced at the actual meet up, that way we have no clue and cant prepare too much?

True that. What u got to wager? Let's make this interesting.

Lets set some rules first.

I think we need to set a HP/Weight ratio limit first, that way we are semi close in cars. Also, are we allowed to use our own cars that we have tuned, or straight from the arcade mode? Wanna say production cars only (no race cars, and no cars you cant purchase ingame)?

Anyone selling an e30 M3 in SC?

Lets set some rules first.

I think we need to set a HP/Weight ratio limit first, that way we are semi close in cars. Also, are we allowed to use our own cars that we have tuned, or straight from the arcade mode? Wanna say production cars only (no race cars, and no cars you cant purchase ingame)?

Makes no matter to me. . .but if we are going to do it like that. . .race car vs race car, etc . . . if we wanna be fair ;)

The mem card I have has EVERYTHING unlocked in the Arcade mode.

LOL I might drive my land yacht . . .Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi :)

Close to 750 hp, 4WD, and 4500lbs. . .LOL I would get smoked on the top end and in the corners. . . I need to set it up as a drift truck. . . LOL How about my ~800 hp Chevy Silverado? . . . .hmmm You know come to think of it. . . all I have are tuned trucks. . . :nono

It doesn't matter which track. . . . But I do like SS Route 5 . . . in the WET :D

U trying to get in on this ass-whooping too PJ? Y'all can just line up then.(man, i hope i can back all this trash talk)

U trying to get in on this ass-whooping too PJ? Y'all can just line up then.(man, i hope i can back all this trash talk)

You could last time.........till I stepped up. :redspot


Rules For Challenge:
Cars:
Production Cars Only (Has to be a car you can buy in game, not won)
Cars can be used from saved games that have been tuned, but must meet other rules.

Track:
Best of 3 (1 track of each persons choice, plus one random)
2 Laps on each track.
No intentional bumping/wrecking



Lemme know if you guys are okay with these rules or wanna add any.

Ass-whoopin? WTF?

:lol

That means I can't use my Corvette inspired Silverado? . . . :(

Oh well. . . I guess I just have to replace it in my line up :buttrock

Ass-whoopin? WTF?

:lol

That means I can use my Corvette inspired Silverado? . . . :(

Oh well. . . I guess I just have to replace it in my line up :buttrock

Your dodge ram is still legal.

So is my Toyota Tacoma X-Runner :D

Guys, think we can do all the trash talking in the thread about the meet? This is supposed to be the general SC thread...

no . . . :D

we have too many threads, i am so confused, im just here for the naked women :redspot

:lol

We might need to find some umbrella girls or hood hotties for Team Metro Bimmers . . .or something

Anyone getting into anything tomorrow night? Anyone showing up to harbison, or wanna go shoot pool downtown or something?

I'm going out to dinner with the gf and her family Friday night. Tomorrow morning I have traffic court in Cayce...your prayers for help are appreciated in either matter.

WTF you did in Cayce?

WTF you did in Cayce?


PSSSH, where are the pictures of the girlfriend heh heh heh

I stopped going to cayce, because everytime I did, I got arrested or pulled over and car searched. Just general harassment.

I remember when I was attending USC and my mom was living, those bastards stopped her for a crack in the windshield from a rock . . . and gave her a damn ticket . . . :boid

They gave me a ticket...speeding. In the rain. At night. I was just cruising along, minding my own and listenin to the radio, and I come over a hill and see blue lights. Long story short, got it reduced to $120 and 2 points.

Anyone else going up to Charlotte for their February Fling deal? I'll probably drive up, since it's like 45 minutes to an hour from Blythewood to Charlotte. Anyone want to convoy up there?

Link:
(http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=466660)

I am, already got the day off work too.

hmmmm Sounds like fun!! A dyno, eh?

We'll talk about that NC meet at our grill-out. Maybe it could be our next meet site. Imagine the look of the NC BFc members if we showed up 15 cars deep?

Haha . . .that would be suhweeet . . . and if they have the dyno. . . .that would be cool too

We can see your beast makes . . . I guesstimate mine around 220rwhp and 215rwtq . . it might be less. . . :(

Excellent Tanto, we ride! Actually, we talk about riding...eh, w/e. Saturday.

Haha . . .that would be suhweeet . . . and if they have the dyno. . . .that would be cool too

We can see your beast makes . . . I guesstimate mine around 220rwhp and 215rwtq . . it might be less. . . :(


I have a link to the chart of the last time my car was dynoed. I wasn't the owner at the time. Last owner name "OWEN"
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53980

Sweet numbers . . .

I wish I had that much . . . I think it's time to teach myself how to install cams . . . :D

I'm curious. Cause he's added more sinceback then in '02. Maybe i gained hp or lost. If that place has a dyno, i'm down to go. When u get those cams in PJ, let me know so u can work on mine.

I know if they have a dyno . . . I'm going too . . .

The CAMS might be a XMAS gift for me. . .@ $1500 It might not be until next year. . .LOL

I know if they have a dyno . . . I'm going too . . .

The CAMS might be a XMAS gift for me. . .@ $1500 It might not be until next year. . .LOL


1500 for cams?! Wow....thats an expensive name you are paying for...

Lemme know if you want cheaper cams...

It's the Sunbelt Cams Bimmerworld is selling. . .

If I can get the specs I'll let you know ;)

It's the Sunbelt Cams Bimmerworld is selling. . .

If I can get the specs I'll let you know ;)

Cams are cams....just find the lift, duration, ect and get a cam place to do a custom grind. Much cheaper than 1500 I can promise.

:drool: sunbelt cams, you gotta get the valve train rebuilt kit too, doesnt that push your redline to like 9k or somthing?

On stock NEW Valvetrain . . .7600 . . . on Bimmerworld/Sunbelt valvetrain 9500 . . . :eek2
But I'm betting the cams don't make power that high . . .

Right now the Redline in my car is about ~7200

I'm wondering if I already have cams . . . hmmmmmmm

Ok, so PJ, when you've got that new motor in....you can cut me a deal on the old 2.5, right? I believe that would go well in my car.

:thumbup:

Just caught a rumor last night that there's an e30 M3 for sale somewhere in SC. My friend's brother told me he saw it, and is going to find out more details. When I know something, I'll pass it along.

Buy it buy it buy it buy it . . .

And then give it to me :D

Give? I'll GIVE you a ride in it...

Of course keep me in the loop there too Thom. I need a track car for this season.

Depends on how it looks. If it's decent, I might work on it as a street car. If it's been trashed, I'll keep you in mind for a track car.

where is this m3? and how much is it?

I don't know yet. My friend's brother saw it, and hasn't gotten back to me on details.

So, anyone have any ideas for the Feb Grill Out? Anyone offering up locations? Im down to cook again if needed. Plus I need to redeem myself in GT4. :D


BTW, I got the hardtop on. :buttrock

And the hardtop is SUHWEEET!!!!

We can do it at my parents house the day before my birthday if you want. We were talking about having some people over and cooking out, and it's conveniently the first weekend of the month. (Feb. 5 is the birthday, the Saturday before is the day I was thinking of grilling.) I'll have to run it past them, but there shouldn't be a problem.

That day would be great. I'm heading back home to Boston on the 21FEB. 12 hr drive. Chill down there 4 a week then back to Columbia.

Should be fine me with...just lemme know.

Getting close to that time and plans have come up for me to be invited somewhere, so is there any update on this?

Bump for update on when we are doing this plz?

I'm definately going up to Charlotte on the 18th for the Feb. Fling, but Sunday the 5th is my birthday, so I'll probably have some people over to my parents house to cook burgers and chill.

Anyone have a hook-up with a job for BMW or Audi? I would love to work at a dealership for a while...do they all work on comission? I have a temp job during tax season, but starting this summer...I'll have a lot of time on my hands.

Hey im bored and wouldn't mind hanging with some bmw people, before my license goes bye-bye.

Why are you gonna lose your license?

Anyone have a hook-up with a job for BMW or Audi? I would love to work at a dealership for a while...do they all work on comission? I have a temp job during tax season, but starting this summer...I'll have a lot of time on my hands.

I might be able to get you a job at Audi. More than likely in parts and not sales. And yes, you work on a commission........and very little commission.

I will ask around and find out if they have anything available.

Why are you gonna lose your license?
14pts?

14pts?

4 Point reduction class ASAP?

Ouch. Well, I've felt your pain. I have been in point trouble before. I've taken 3 of those reduction classes. They're worth every cent.

So we can do this meet next Saturday or Sunday (4th or 5th.)

I might be able to get you a job at Audi. More than likely in parts and not sales. And yes, you work on a commission........and very little commission.

I will ask around and find out if they have anything available.

how about a job just washing cars or something, lol, i need some extra cash

So we can do this meet next Saturday or Sunday (4th or 5th.)

Sunday is the AutoX in summerville.

Alright, Saturday evening. How's 7 sound?

Who all is coming? I will PM directions to my house.

This Sat is cool wit me. Y don't we make it a AutoX meet. Just a thought. but if people rather do the cook-out, i'm down.

This Sat is cool wit me. Y don't we make it a AutoX meet. Just a thought. but if people rather do the cook-out, i'm down.

The AutoX is about 1.5-2hrs away. Im game to go down grub on sat night and then have a convoy to hte AutoX on sunday. Me (and my girl), PJ, and 8Ball are the 3 that I know are going and running.

Anyone else?

How much for Auto X?

How much for Auto X?

I believe its $25-$30 for non SCCA members.

Ive gotta fill out a new membership form, I let mine slip away last year.

I'm probably coming up to the autox anyway. I won't be competing, but I want to get a feel for it. It sucks working on the weekends, I can't take off enough days to be a real competitor.

We can do the grill out Saturday then head to Rock Hill Sunday. It's only about an hour from my house, so if you want to meet up and ride together, that would be great. I'm having a few other friends over Saturday evening, so it looks like a good time. If you want to play PS2, someone needs to bring theirs, I don't have one. I can bring out the old school Nintendo for some Duck Hunt competition or Excite Bike racing.

I'm probably coming up to the autox anyway. I won't be competing, but I want to get a feel for it. It sucks working on the weekends, I can't take off enough days to be a real competitor.

We can do the grill out Saturday then head to Rock Hill Sunday. It's only about an hour from my house, so if you want to meet up and ride together, that would be great. I'm having a few other friends over Saturday evening, so it looks like a good time. If you want to play PS2, someone needs to bring theirs, I don't have one. I can bring out the old school Nintendo for some Duck Hunt competition or Excite Bike racing.

AutoX is in Summerville (Charleston). I might make it sat night, depends on what all I need to finish up before AutoX day. Not trying to punk you guys off, just trying to be a serious competitor this year in the region C-Stock class. Still new to the car, so I need all the tracktime I can get, thats why this No-Points event is a big deal to me.

I probably won't make it to anything Saturday night in prep for Sunday drive to the race. I'd love to see all you guys come out and atleast watch if not get involved and really test your skillz.

Duston, PJ, where do you guys plan on meeting up and what time?

Summerville eh? Then who's this?
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/smcorolla/autocross2006-1-2.jpg

Summerville eh? Then who's this?
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/smcorolla/autocross2006-1-2.jpg

Central Carolinas Region (CCR)

I think most of the guys here run SCR-SCCA for points and do CCR and other regions for fun if we have the weekend off.

I probably won't make it to anything Saturday night in prep for Sunday drive to the race. I'd love to see all you guys come out and atleast watch if not get involved and really test your skillz.

Duston, PJ, where do you guys plan on meeting up and what time?

Well, we have to by there by 9 to make registration. Anyone know how long of a drive it is?

PJ, I need to talk with you about something, if you dont hear from me today on AIM, call me after classes (9pm)

8Ball, let me get with PJ on this and then I will get back to you about meetup points and times.

Where do you live in Cola?

I live off 77 on Leesburg road. According to Mapquest Summerville is 100 miles away straight down 26. Isn't Fort Mill closer? If so I'd really prefer to drive there and instead. If I'm worng then cool let's do Summerville still, I just ain't all about driving 1.5 or 2 hours to possibly break my car and limp home.

Fort Mill is closer . . .

But like Dustin said SCR is were the points are :D, but Summerville is non-points and we can see the potential competition.

Anyway, Sumerville is roughly 1hr, 1h10mins away.

8Ball, is the P/S fluid a dip or a stream. If it's a drip, that's an easy fix. Need to get some new washers, drain the fluid from the location of the drip, replace the washers, and refill. The washers on the rack and pump @ the banjo nuts are tempermental. If it's a stream . . . might need to check some hoses. I might have some free time next week, I'll let you know.

No stream, just park the car and come out the next morning to fresh fluid puddle about 3 inches. I haven't got it up to see which hose or fitting it's coming from just notice that it's a new puddle each day.

As for the races I understand what you mean about our home region but not being points I was just looking for closest distance. May even be possible to go to Fort Mill Saturday for their test and tune and then Summerville on Sunday. That may be to much for you guys but I gotta play catch up to learn a new car.

Oh yeah. . .for those non-SCCA members if you join @ the autoX . . . it's free . . I think the fee to join is like $70 or $80. . .

Oh yeah. . .for those non-SCCA members if you join @ the autoX . . . it's free . . I think the fee to join is like $70 or $80. . .

its 75 and they wave the registration fee for the autoX.

Fees are 20 for members, 30 for non members.


I understand the want to go to Fort Mill, but like PJ said, me and him are going to try to be contenders this year and want to scope out the competition. Plus SCR has a very, lets say, unique way of doing their courses, and I have yet to see it done anywhere else. So I want to get back into the swing of their style.

Ive got to work Sat so the fort mill test and tune wont be good for me. Plus I need to spend the little time I have off prepping and removing items from the car.

Im pretty set on going to the Summerville AutoX.

BTW, anyone have a helmet? :devillook

Okay, Ive got a helmet lined up, and a backup also, so Im good.

8Ball, Im crashing at PJs sat night, so if you want to meet us there sat morning, or if its easier to meet you on the way thats cool with me.

Kewl, I probably need to beg for a helmet also unless they have loaners there. I ordered mine but no guarentee it will be here before Sunday. Atlanta region have 5 or so helmets there as loaners but it was a large region with lots of funds so I don't know if that is the norm or not.

Kewl, I probably need to beg for a helmet also unless they have loaners there. I ordered mine but no guarentee it will be here before Sunday. Atlanta region have 5 or so helmets there as loaners but it was a large region with lots of funds so I don't know if that is the norm or not.

SCR usually has loners, but PJ has one, I might have one (if I buy it or borrow one from my bike buddy) so there should be plenty. Plus I believe we are all in different classes, so even 1 helmet should be okay. Just hope we all have the same size heads.

Ok, so are any of you coming to eat on Saturday night?

Ok, so are any of you coming to eat on Saturday night?

I cant make it...got to work the new store so I will be late getting off.

AutoX went great. Had 92 cars run at the event. Lots of good cars, even a Lotus, though the guy hadnt learned to fully drive the car yet. Nice people there too. And as always, SCR-SCCA had their stuff together and it ran smoothly.

As far as the people who went, it was me, Mike (8Ball), and PJ (PJ325i).

I placed first in C-Stock

Mike placed first is D-Street Prepared

and PJ got forth in Street Mod.

PJ had some stiff competition in his class. But it was a big blast. Next one is on Feb 18th in Orangeburg, SC. Hope more can make it this time.

Soon as the results are up on SCR, I will post a link.

Congrats on all ur wins fellas. Hopefully soon i be in ther with the competition.

so whats up with the show in charlotte on the 18th?

No can make. . . .AutoX in Orangeburg.

I'm bound and determined to run my underdog car in an overachiever class . . . and win something ;)

I'm disappointed y'all didn't make it to my birthday. Congrats on running well at the autox.

I'm disappointed you didn't make it to the autoX and atleast catch a ride to see how fun it is. Put them brakes to use.

so whats up with the show in charlotte on the 18th?

See PJ's post, minus the comment about being the underdog. Im actually a threat in my class this year.

:redspot

Miguel, I expect to see you at the next one.

See PJ's post, minus the comment about being the underdog. Im actually a threat in my class this year.

:redspot

Miguel, I expect to see you at the next one.


Roger that!

On a diffrent note- Hey y'all Maurio and myself (really Maurio thought it) are thinking of making a SC-Columbia's Bimmers Video! What do u guys think and who's down? I already spoke to PJ and he tells me he has some Xperience on the movie making business(he's a old skoll porn-star:buttrock ) and I also asked Brent. So we got some geniuses working on this. If yah got some ideas i'm gonna start a new thread on this. No date as of yet but ideas are welcome.

I'm disappointed you didn't make it to the autoX and atleast catch a ride to see how fun it is. Put them brakes to use.

I'm rollin on the spare right now or I would have driven down with Cody & them...one of my tires got some naaaasty bubbles in the sidewall.

Results are up on SCR website. And btw, PJ/8Ball, you guys should register for your permanent #s. Mike, you dont have to wait for your membership info, just leave hte member# and experation date blank, that is what I was informed to do.

Kewl thnx, I wasn gonna check on that since I have my magnetic numbers from my last DSP car still.

Kewl thnx, I wasn gonna check on that since I have my magnetic numbers from my last DSP car still.

Me and PJ are going to order our #s through Team Panic. Link can be found on a banner on SCR-SCCA website. They have the #s plus the SCR logo required for the SCAC, a full set for 29.00.

Already ordered mine :D

Is anyone planning on going to the February Fling up in Charlotte on the 18th? I'm sure I can count dustin and pj out due to autox or something...but is anyone else planning on going?

Also...anyone selling a beater Bimmer? I figure I can buy a beater (e30 or somethin) to drive around while I drop money into my 318ti.

Is anyone planning on going to the February Fling up in Charlotte on the 18th? I'm sure I can count dustin and pj out due to autox or something...but is anyone else planning on going?

Me, PJ, 8ball are def in for the AutoX. Miguel said he might show, but we will just have to see.

U got me Dustin, I'll be leaving for Boston that weekend. I really, really wanna go to the next AutoX. I can almost promise i'll show up. But have fun and show what skilled drivers Columbia has.

I will be going to the Charlotte thing I think

Does anyone know of any good roads to drive on in or near Columbia? I would like to take the M3 for a few good drives, but have yet to find any decent roads. Thanks

a bit OT, but I'm still pissed there are no charleston people on these forums. Its to the point where I'm seeing at least two e36s a day, usually its around 4 or 5. There are even a few around here there are pretty well done. Not to mention the countless other sick bmws on the road

I think I need to make up some bf.c flyers and stick em on people windshields.

a bit OT, but I'm still pissed there are no charleston people on these forums. Its to the point where I'm seeing at least two e36s a day, usually its around 4 or 5. There are even a few around here there are pretty well done. Not to mention the countless other sick bmws on the road

I think I need to make up some bf.c flyers and stick em on people windshields.

There are some charleston people. They just dont come to the regional section a lot. You should have come to the summerville autox and met some of the guys. There were a few bimmers there. They should be at the OBurg autoX if you wanna show.

U got me Dustin, I'll be leaving for Boston that weekend. I really, really wanna go to the next AutoX. I can almost promise i'll show up. But have fun and show what skilled drivers Columbia has.

March 19th is the next one. Its in Greer at the BMW plant. I expect you there.

Does anyone know of any good roads to drive on in or near Columbia? I would like to take the M3 for a few good drives, but have yet to find any decent roads. Thanks

Peak has a few roads that are out in the country. The best place to run your car worry free is at a local autox. You get to push the car, and can even pass the limits without much risk. And you dont have to worry about law enforcement.

I can show you a few roads...they're free. I live out in Blythewood (10 minutes north of downtown) and there are plenty of back roads. There are a few out in Chapin, but I prefer to go out towards Lugoff and Camden, there seems to be less law enforcement out that way.

I can show you a few roads...they're free. I live out in Blythewood (10 minutes north of downtown) and there are plenty of back roads. There are a few out in Chapin, but I prefer to go out towards Lugoff and Camden, there seems to be less law enforcement out that way.

Its free till you get caught, then you have to pay booking fees, bail, impounding fees, court fees, fines and possible lawyer fees. Trust me, its not fun either. Ive been there and hit with charges. For 30 bucks, you can go balls to the wall and not worry about damaging your car or anything like that at a local autoX. Or go to the drag strip if you wanna push it in a straight line.

a bit OT, but I'm still pissed there are no charleston people on these forums. Its to the point where I'm seeing at least two e36s a day, usually its around 4 or 5. There are even a few around here there are pretty well done. Not to mention the countless other sick bmws on the road

I think I need to make up some bf.c flyers and stick em on people windshields.


im in charleston.

im a tech at rick hendrick bmw.

drive a hellrot 98 318Ti

im in charleston.

im a tech at rick hendrick bmw.

drive a hellrot 98 318Ti

I've seen your car around town before. Good to know someone else is around. I drive the montreal blue 328is with dark tint and no badge. I live off island and commute downtown twice a day at least so I'm always on the road

March 19th is the next one. Its in Greer at the BMW plant. I expect you there.

At the Bimmer Plant?! Hell yes i'll be there.

OT- U Charleston guys need to get urself together and convoy ur butts up here. I'm thinking of a video shot and the grillin is good up here.

I've seen your car around town before. Good to know someone else is around. I drive the montreal blue 328is with dark tint and no badge. I live off island and commute downtown twice a day at least so I'm always on the road
I have a 95 cosmos black m3 and am on James Island.

Nice!

Dustin, I think I saw your buddy's RX7 die in front of the gas station Monday night. I was eating with some friends in the Waffle House right next door, and see it pull up, sputter, and just stop in the road. Then I saw them pushing it up to a pump. It was there for an hour or so, until a Ranger pulled up..they were doing something when we left.

Dustin, I think I saw your buddy's RX7 die in front of the gas station Monday night. I was eating with some friends in the Waffle House right next door, and see it pull up, sputter, and just stop in the road. Then I saw them pushing it up to a pump. It was there for an hour or so, until a Ranger pulled up..they were doing something when we left.

Yea. He rebuilt the motor last week and was trying to break it in. It was a wiring issue. I stopped by and we got it resolved last night.

I had just worked out, then was totally ruining it with a waffle and some hashbrowns. I had to go get some sleep, or I would have tried to help.

James Island guy here. I'm sure everyyone in the charleston area has seen my car cuz I'm in it about 30 hrs. per week and often at the peak times. Pizza delivery on James Island is where its at!!!! It's been a while since I've been to the autocrosses (scr and ccr) and probably won't be at the Bmw plant. But the tentative april 9th? and the later April one in Florence are a definite. Finally have the car whipped into shape. Hoping to see some more bimmers representing this year, judging by the orangeburg turnout, my wishes will be granted

Well, if anyone plans on coming to hang out at Harbison in Columbia, a few of us are planning on moving to the other side. The cops keep on harassing us over at the AC Moore/Sonic, so we're going to the Target parking lot across/down the street. Still within reach of food, but hopefully on the other side of that jurisdiction line. We're going to give it a shot to see how it works out Friday night, 9:30-until...

Well, if anyone plans on coming to hang out at Harbison in Columbia, a few of us are planning on moving to the other side. The cops keep on harassing us over at the AC Moore/Sonic, so we're going to the Target parking lot across/down the street. Still within reach of food, but hopefully on the other side of that jurisdiction line. We're going to give it a shot to see how it works out Friday night, 9:30-until...

Columbia Cops have juristiction of all of Harbison. It might be worth a try, but I think it will fail also.

I am pretty sure they don't. The lines are pretty crazy around there...I talked to a Lexington County mounty, and he says they squiggle all over the place. Lex. Co. does have full jurisdiction, but not really sure about City of Columbia. One block over, it's Irmo, down the road it's Richland County...

But on a sure note, I figure if we change locations, at least that'll get rid of the primary cause of them kicking us out, which would be the dictators of AC Moore bitching about us.

I am pretty sure they don't. The lines are pretty crazy around there...I talked to a Lexington County mounty, and he says they squiggle all over the place. Lex. Co. does have full jurisdiction, but not really sure about City of Columbia. One block over, it's Irmo, down the road it's Richland County...

But on a sure note, I figure if we change locations, at least that'll get rid of the primary cause of them kicking us out, which would be the dictators of AC Moore bitching about us.

Im 100% sure CPD has juristiction there. It was a big arguement a few years back in Irmo whether Harbison was part of Irmo, and then they redrew the lines to make it all part of Columbia. But yes, hopefully Target will be a little more lenient.

On a side note: I may be buying in as a partner to a aftermarket parts company, so if you guys need mods, you need to come to me to help pay my bills. :redspot

I have a 95 cosmos black m3 and am on James Island.
M3 is gone
e34 m5 will be here by sunday I'm stoked.

Well guys sold my E46, anyone know anything about 98 Audi A4s??

Is it Turbo :)

M3 is gone
e34 m5 will be here by sunday I'm stoked.

You got a e34 m5? Awesome! Pics upon delivery!

Well guys sold my E46, anyone know anything about 98 Audi A4s??
yes I have had 2
also had an avant with a gt28rs swap

M3 is gone
e34 m5 will be here by sunday I'm stoked.

damn thats sick. I'm picking up an 535i this weekend, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for your new ride

Yeah it is the turbo, anyone know anything I should have checked? Like E46s and their subframe damage...

damn thats sick. I'm picking up an 535i this weekend, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for your new ride
I live right off of camp road I saw your 328 a lot.

Yeah it is the turbo, anyone know anything I should have checked? Like E46s and their subframe damage...
clutch usu b/c idiots think they can do burnouts with quattro. Not much really goes wrong with them besides that and timing belts. If the turbo is howling pretty loud you will need a new one soon. I have one left over in my garage you could have.

Alright I'll keep it in mind, I believe imma take a look at it next week. The guy is in Charleston and I'm going to Edisto Island for the week so I'll keep in touch :)

Thanks

Alright I'll keep it in mind, I believe imma take a look at it next week. The guy is in Charleston and I'm going to Edisto Island for the week so I'll keep in touch :)

Thanks
Is it silver? I am in charleston also if you would like I would take a look at it with you.

What da deal fellas! I'm back from Boston. Had a good time up there. So any meets or Auto-X coming up??

Is it silver? I am in charleston also if you would like I would take a look at it with you.

Yeah, silver. The guy isn't responding though now to my e-mails, but I'll let you know:mad

here is the car:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2398139

What da deal fellas! I'm back from Boston. Had a good time up there. So any meets or Auto-X coming up??

AutoX on March 12th at Knights Stadium
AutoX on March 19th at BMW Factory

In other news: I am now the Co-Owner of a company called Performance Concepts. Sell all sorts of aftermarket performance items, so if anyone needs anything, feel free to get in touch with me. :redspot

any sc guys want to buy an e34 m5?
unfortunately these sport seats arn't made for size fat

any sc guys want to buy an e34 m5?
unfortunately these sport seats arn't made for size fat

Asking Price?

How much are you asking?

M3 is gone
e34 m5 will be here by sunday I'm stoked.

did you pick up your m5? details, pics asap

I just picked up my 535i, and I must say its amazing, i like it better then my e36 by far

Dang man, get some newer 5 series sport seats, don't drop the whole M5 cuase you don't like the seats. It's to nice for that. Hell I might trade ya an E39 540 for it if you hate it that bad.

Dang man, get some newer 5 series sport seats, don't drop the whole M5 cuase you don't like the seats. It's to nice for that. Hell I might trade ya an E39 540 for it if you hate it that bad.

You going to the CCR AutoX this weekend Mike? I dont think PJ is going to go, he's SCURRED! :stickoutt

Dang man, get some newer 5 series sport seats, don't drop the whole M5 cuase you don't like the seats. It's to nice for that. Hell I might trade ya an E39 540 for it if you hate it that bad.
we could probably do that
I loved my e39 540

How much are you asking?
make me an offer
I am probably going to lose money on it but oh well.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/jfolsom1977/IMG_3245.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/jfolsom1977/IMG_3246.jpg

Dustin, unfortunately I have to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday night this weekend and it's to far away to leave work at 8am and then expect to drive competitively after a 12 hour shift. I really want to go but I won't be able to without sleep. I had already tweaked my schedule around the SCR. I hope you do well. I haven't even driven the 3 since the race. I went out of town for a week and it sat in the garage and I still haven't swapped the tires so it's still sitting there.

540stylez, you got PM

You going to the CCR AutoX this weekend Mike? I dont think PJ is going to go, he's SCURRED! :stickoutt

:flipa

STI's scare him, BAAADDD, he has nightmares about them.

STI > PJ :evil2

STI's scare him, BAAADDD, he has nightmares about them.

STI > PJ :evil2

:rofl

STI's scare him, BAAADDD, he has nightmares about them.

STI > PJ :evil2

:lol

:flipa x 2 :D

I have to figure out a way to out drive em . . . I NEED MO POWA & MO TORQ

I could put on a cheap turbo, but that would be dipping into the secret motor $$$ I'm saving up :buttrock

I'm more afraid of those 2000 lbs Honda Vtec Monsters or 2400 lbs Turbo Nissan SE-R that appear ever so often . . . :(

:lol

:flipa x 2 :D

I have to figure out a way to out drive em . . . I NEED MO POWA & MO TORQ

I could put on a cheap turbo, but that would be dipping into the secret motor $$$ I'm saving up :buttrock

I'm more afraid of those 2000 lbs Honda Vtec Monsters or 2400 lbs Turbo Nissan SE-R that appear ever so often . . . :(

The man is scared of a honda. :embarrasm :devillook

Get some work done over there in the office next door. Gah!

540stylez, that car is awesome. I know a guy who's looking at 5'ers, I'll def. let him know.

Oh yeah, and I got new tires on the rear end...turns out that my car does a pretty good burn out when you want to kill a set of tires. They were worn out anyway, soooo... ;0 no pics, sorry.

The man is scared of a honda. :embarrasm :devillook

Get some work done over there in the office next door. Gah!

It's called power to weight . . .

325is ~3100lbs w/ ~200whp ~180wtq = somewhat quick
Honda ~2400lbs w/ ~200whp ~120wtq = quicker than me LOL

Remember how Krolewicz used to get FTD in a 86 Honda CRX with 90whp @ 1984 lbs?

It's called power to weight . . .

325is ~3100lbs w/ ~200whp ~180wtq = somewhat quick
Honda ~2400lbs w/ ~200whp ~120wtq = quicker than me LOL

Remember how Krolewicz used to get FTD in a 86 Honda CRX with 90whp @ 1984 lbs?

Get on a diet you fat ass. :stickoutt

Mike, do you have a spare 4 lug e30 wheel I could borrow for an extended amount of time. I am picking up my e30 project in a few weeks, and he only has 3 wheels for it (using his spare as the 4th). If you dont mind me borrowing it until I get a set of wheels for the car, it would be aprreciated. I will buy you lunch at the next AutoX or something.

Mike, do you have a spare 4 lug e30 wheel I could borrow for an extended amount of time. I am picking up my e30 project in a few weeks, and he only has 3 wheels for it (using his spare as the 4th). If you dont mind me borrowing it until I get a set of wheels for the car, it would be aprreciated. I will buy you lunch at the next AutoX or something.

What are you getting?

Well since I got 11 wheels and tires from PJ when I bought my E30 yeah I think I got a spare or 3. No problem. You wanna swing by or you want me to bring it to BMW? Also, I'm still pretty sure you are getting that shell but I found a beautiful roller, complete without motor only. Black with cardinal red leather. Now I think the interior is horrible but it's in good condition and complete. I'm trying to haggle a price out of him because he wants to strip it for parts but either way if you need something he will have it off that one. It's in Florida of course so needs to be towed up if anyone is interested. Ellen said I can't have a non running car. :( I was gonna go crazy on an engine swap but that's not gonna happen now. I just mention this all if you need parts in the very near future or you wanted to spend some cash to get a closer to finished project car.

I had to make sure you have all the tires you need :)

That M20 POWA is the shizzzzzzznit :woowoo:

Well since I got 11 wheels and tires from PJ when I bought my E30 yeah I think I got a spare or 3. No problem. You wanna swing by or you want me to bring it to BMW? Also, I'm still pretty sure you are getting that shell but I found a beautiful roller, complete without motor only. Black with cardinal red leather. Now I think the interior is horrible but it's in good condition and complete. I'm trying to haggle a price out of him because he wants to strip it for parts but either way if you need something he will have it off that one. It's in Florida of course so needs to be towed up if anyone is interested. Ellen said I can't have a non running car. :( I was gonna go crazy on an engine swap but that's not gonna happen now. I just mention this all if you need parts in the very near future or you wanted to spend some cash to get a closer to finished project car.

Nah, I get this roller for free, and besides, its going to be a track car mainly, so half the interior is stripped for me. Plus Im still up in the air about a motor, leaning to the m50, so I woulda had to do a swap, so the motor is already gone for me. For free, Im not complaining at all.

Just bring the wheel to BMW and I will get it then.

K I 'll bring it. If you're interested, the azenis may be for sale in April/May timeframe. Not sure if you want it to roll on 14's after you get it done or not but I won't need them once my rims get here.

Hey PJ, what did you use to roll these back fenders? Only the fronts are rolled and I'm going to need to either finish rolling the rest or just pull them out. Just wondering if you had access to a roller or what.

I saw a sweeeeet avus blue M3 on James Island in Charleston. It had what I believe were BBS RC's, and was lowered slightly. Also had exhuast.

Anyone know who this person is.... that M3 looked SO good

There's an Estoril M Roadster at Carmax in Columbia...and I found out my insurance rates on that car are nowhere near reasonable. So the search for another car goes on.

Don't ever expect BMW insurance to be reasonable. I learned that the hardway when I went from an '02 Z06 vette to a damn 540 and my insurance went up. It makes no sense, I'm damn sure less likely to wrap the 540 around something and I believe if they were parked side by side I know which one I would steal and it wouldn't have a roundel on it. Only thing I can figure is the parts to fix one jack the insurance up, that and all the damn airbags.

Harbison tonight anybody?

I was there. O.o

From a Z06 to a 540? WTF :confused

Limme guess . . .something about a growing family. . . . at least it still has a V8 :D

The insurance was WAY different between the 98 540 I was looking at beofre I bought the M . . . the 540 was grossly cheaper . . . . The V8 is intoxicating . . .

From a Z06 to a 540? WTF :confused

Limme guess . . .something about a growing family. . . . at least it still has a V8 :D

The insurance was WAY different between the 98 540 I was looking at beofre I bought the M . . . the 540 was grossly cheaper . . . . The V8 is intoxicating . . .

Soon young Jedi, you will have the power of teh V8.

And I will have the power of the frankenstien m4x 2.2LTurbo :devillook

Haha, nice.

Anyone have any idea what is the highest horsepower out of an m42/m44? :devillook

I'm working on making mine 0 hp. That motor will take a serious beating!

all I want is a s50 crank...............

Dustin, I'm sure you know it's all about the life of the engine. I've read posts of people doing 600 but that's probably not streetable, possibly just from drag. Why do you want to use the 4cyl? Are you worried about room to run the piping? Just makes more sense to me to use a 6cyl for better torque and spooling. Then again most people with turbo's don't much care about torque. Just a thought.

Dustin, I'm sure you know it's all about the life of the engine. I've read posts of people doing 600 but that's probably not streetable, possibly just from drag. Why do you want to use the 4cyl? Are you worried about room to run the piping? Just makes more sense to me to use a 6cyl for better torque and spooling. Then again most people with turbo's don't much care about torque. Just a thought.

Its a lot to do with size, and room for a bigger turbo. I also got a great deal on the motor. I mean a GREAT deal. PJ will chime in to back me up, but I wanna keep the price under wraps for now till the deal is fully complete. Ask me about it at BMW for details. Also, its going to get bored and stroked to a 2.2L motor. So its going to be a big 4cyl. Also, weight was an issue. Weight and balance. With the 4cyl the motor will sit further back in the chassis and weigh a good 200-300lbs less than a 6. And we all know what 200-300lbs equates to, so its less HP I need to make to move the car. But the main reason is the deal I got on the motor.

Graham, how bad you want that crank?

Since we're still using this thread, can anyone recommend a VERY good machine shop. I'd like one that understands and works on BMW's a bit so they know tricks specific to BMW but just a really reliable shop will do. I need some engine internals worked on.

really bad, just not for the crazy prices that most go for, I am always like a day late on the deals. Do you know where one is, I want local, because I refuse to pay $100+ just for shipping, since every single one is always on the west coast. I would also like to know a good machine shop. I will eventually be needing and acid dip, bore/hone, valve job, port and polish, deck the head, knife-edge the crank, and balance the crank and rods.

Sounds like we're both headed on the same path. I went with a M52 crank but I turned down a bunch of S50's. I'll see if I can track one down. You're gonna have to pay the high shipping tho. I'm getting lucky and probably just driving to NC but everything else I saw was to far away. I'll check in Florida but that's kinda far too. PM with why you are choosing S50? thanx

Hey PJ, what did you use to roll these back fenders? Only the fronts are rolled and I'm going to need to either finish rolling the rest or just pull them out. Just wondering if you had access to a roller or what.

Since we're still using this thread, can anyone recommend a VERY good machine shop. I'd like one that understands and works on BMW's a bit so they know tricks specific to BMW but just a really reliable shop will do. I need some engine internals worked on.

I don't know any, but if you find one, let me know!

I don't know any, but if you find one, let me know!

Imports only does some internal works. Now as far as machine work, Im not sure. I know they reassembled and adjusted cams and valves on PJs e30, and rebuild the head and swapped cams on his 325, so they know there way around a few things. But if they can port & polish, Im not sure. Mike, ask Jay at BMW this weekend.

Hey PJ, what did you use to roll these back fenders? Only the fronts are rolled and I'm going to need to either finish rolling the rest or just pull them out. Just wondering if you had access to a roller or what.


Hehe . . . I never rolled the fenders . . . It came like that :cool

Dustin is getting a SMOKIN deal on that 4cyl :pimpflash

The only place that knows or will know about all that engine work is Pete McHenry up in Winston-Salem. But . . . I know nothing of his prices . . . Last time I heard, it is "cheaper" than the alternatives (Read: Vac Motorsports, Korman, etc)

I'll dig around see if I can drum up some info . . .

Mike . . . I found the ETK CD . . . . want it ;)

Mike, I picked up a non-vanos m5o a while back that ended up not to be in as good of shape as I thought it was, so I figured since I had to rebuild it I'd make it a 2.9 (maybe 3.0-3.1 if I can scrape up some $ for custom pistons) But right now it is sitting all apart in nice labeled ziplock baggies in my garage next to my pos e30.

Ahh ok you already started with an M50, I get it now. Yeah custom pistons is the iceberg I'm trying to steer around now and I think I've got it figured out but I'm stroking the M20 so I and doing something different. I'll check around for you. Hopefully my crank will be here next week.

PJ, yes please bring it to BMW. Hmm now I gotta figure out how to roll the other half of these things. Anyone know of a fender roller in SC?

Imports only does some internal works. Now as far as machine work, Im not sure. I know they reassembled and adjusted cams and valves on PJs e30, and rebuild the head and swapped cams on his 325, so they know there way around a few things. But if they can port & polish, Im not sure. Mike, ask Jay at BMW this weekend.


Were you on Assembly tonight? Silver Z3 with a red(?) hardtop...


Looked good, I was behind you in a red SC300

Were you on Assembly tonight? Silver Z3 with a red(?) hardtop...

OK Dustin, I'll bring a can of silver krylon to BMW too, or how about a couple hundred of those touch up paint bottles and we'll brush it on really smooth. C'mon man get that thing painted.

my e30 came with a crapload of those touch up paints loose in the trunk, honestly enough to paint the car I think

Were you on Assembly tonight? Silver Z3 with a red(?) hardtop...


Looked good, I was behind you in a red SC300

Yes it was me...shoulda honked and I woulda pulled over and chatted.

Mike, it is getting painted, but the e30 is where my money is right now, couldnt let the deals I got on the car and the motor slide. :redspot


BTW, PJ & Mike, we need to decide if we wanna drive down sat night and split the cost of a hotel room so we dont have to be up at 5am to get there at a decent time to change tires/register/walk track. Im game for crashing on a cot, or in the tub, or whatever.

Hmmm, how far of a drive is it? I aint really got a problem with getting up but I know you hate to. I've decided I'm rolling on my tires to a race from now on so no tire changing for me.

Mapquest says 2 hours. Now that I think about it I actually got the whole family going again so probably a no go on hotel unless I got my own room and that don't help you guys much. Let me know what you guys decide.

Mike, I picked up a non-vanos m5o a while back that ended up not to be in as good of shape as I thought it was, so I figured since I had to rebuild it I'd make it a 2.9 (maybe 3.0-3.1 if I can scrape up some $ for custom pistons) But right now it is sitting all apart in nice labeled ziplock baggies in my garage next to my pos e30.

Zionsville Autosport (http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/store/shop.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=6134&Product_Code=3.03.2SK&Category_Code=CKE) makes a 2.8L stroker kit.

BMW M50 engine "2.8 liter stroker kit" including (1) crankshaft, (6) pistons, (6) wristpins and (6) connecting rods. This is a "drop in" replacement for a 2.5 liter M50 engine but increases displacement by .3 liters and reduces the piston/rod weight by 67 grams per cylinder. Main and rod bearings are identical to 2.5 liter parts and the pistons are the same diameter. Using BMWs average horsepower/liter of displacement ratio, this change calculates to +22.5 horspower.

For $495 it doesnt seem like a bad deal for everything.

Geez, now I gotta do some cost analysis to decide if it's cheaper to swap mine to a M50 block or continue my M20. Stroking an M20 is a hell of alot more expensive than 495. I was just doing to not lose accesories.

Graham does that M50 bolt up to the tranny or does it need a plate? WHat other fabrication are you looking to do?

Geez, now I gotta do some cost analysis to decide if it's cheaper to swap mine to a M50 block or continue my M20. Stroking an M20 is a hell of alot more expensive than 495. I was just doing to not lose accesories.

Graham does that M50 bolt up to the tranny or does it need a plate? WHat other fabrication are you looking to do?

Find a blown m50, they are plentiful as 2 dollar whores on Two Notch. :devillook

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-525i-525-E34-M50-engine-block-cylinders_W0QQitemZ8044819488QQcategoryZ33613QQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem

There's a block, now get a head and you are set.

Yes it was me...shoulda honked and I woulda pulled over and chatted.

Mike, it is getting painted, but the e30 is where my money is right now, couldnt let the deals I got on the car and the motor slide. :redspot


BTW, PJ & Mike, we need to decide if we wanna drive down sat night and split the cost of a hotel room so we dont have to be up at 5am to get there at a decent time to change tires/register/walk track. Im game for crashing on a cot, or in the tub, or whatever.


I flashed my brights right before I turned on Taylor. I'll probably see ya around again and get your attention :thumbup:

I flashed my brights right before I turned on Taylor. I'll probably see ya around again and get your attention :thumbup:

Yea, I was actually on the way to the shop to do a clutch install for a customer. :redspot

I dont know where there are not more Charleston people on here. I see at least a dozen e36 and e46's here in a normal day, yet I havent seen a single person from Charleston on the boards :/

There is a mean M3 that I see every once and a while, looks like its techno violet with black rims, would love it if that guy was on the boards. That machine is beastly.

I'm in charleston pretty often..have a house in the battery...just don't drive the car down, I fly.:)

my sister goes to CofC, house on the Battery, like rainbow row or somthing?

Geez, now I gotta do some cost analysis to decide if it's cheaper to swap mine to a M50 block or continue my M20. Stroking an M20 is a hell of alot more expensive than 495. I was just doing to not lose accesories.

Graham does that M50 bolt up to the tranny or does it need a plate? WHat other fabrication are you looking to do?

The getrag 260 bolts right up to the M5X and S5X motors. :buttrock

The only thing you have to account for is the 10* difference to the right (passenger side) . . . ie custom shifter and custom tranny mount.

And it can handle plenty as it was the same tranny in older big six cars (E28 535i). And don't forget about the Turbo E30 guys still using their stock Getrag 260 :)

Zionsville Autosport (http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/store/shop.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=6134&Product_Code=3.03.2SK&Category_Code=CKE) makes a 2.8L stroker kit.



For $495 it doesnt seem like a bad deal for everything.

Damn, I have never seen that kit before, definately going to have to look into it, but the 3.0ish strokers have been rumored to dyno as high as 245 rwhp, there is a guy with a dyno sheet posted in the track forum I think, he was running smt6 or somthing though.

on r3vlimited, I think thecompany is 666 racing or somthing is making a billit tranny mount to solve that problem, then you can just bend the shift lever a bit and you are all good. And there are guys putting close to 400hp thru the 260 with out problems

Damn, I have never seen that kit before, definately going to have to look into it, but the 3.0ish strokers have been rumored to dyno as high as 245 rwhp, there is a guy with a dyno sheet posted in the track forum I think, he was running smt6 or somthing though.

Yeah that sounds about right . . . AA sells a 2.9Ltr that puts out about 235-240 . . .for a cool $5K . . . not bad for a newly rebuilt M50 :)

There was a E30M3 with an Aluminum M52 stroked and bored to 3.1 that I rode in and POWA it had. . . .It revved . . . .and revved . . . .and revved. . . .and revved :woowoo:

yeah, knife edged and bull nosed crank, and a lightened flywheel, it will definatly be a quick rever, and be good to 7k oh yeah

Hmm, have to do some number crunching then. What about accessories? A/C work? power steering?

a/c can still be used, just need to get new lines, power steering is fine. but since you have the engine out, you might as well put a z3 steering rack in.

go join www.r3vlimited.com all the info on e30s you'd ever need

Oh i frequent all the boards daily, but I know most guys want to be "hard core" and lose their A/C and powersteering. I like my luxuries and plan to keep them all. I fully intend to use a quicker rack but what I'm asking is "Is there a space problem or do any of the accessories need to be relocated to work?" I'm not to impressed with the Rev board anyway so I usually look for answers elsewhere.

Mike, me and PJ are staying at a hotel in S-burg, one mile away from the plant. Standard room with 1 king/1 sofa bed, or two double beds is 55.00 a night. It has wireless interent too. :redspot We are leaving tomorrow around 7:00-7:30.

In the morning? What's the addres to the spot?

In the morning? What's the addres to the spot?

We are leaving tomorrow night around that time.

Dustin is a lazy morning mofo . . . LOL

So we got a hotel room near the plant to crash @ Sat night since he has to work tomorrow.

you have to use a oil pan from a 525, and there is some modifying master cyl. and booster, e36 engine arms, m5(or 535 I think) engine mounts, and a longer throttle cable, and thats basically it

I can dig up all the info I have on the swap . . .Where's my old laptop . . . .

In the morning? What's the addres to the spot?

You are more than welcome to come down with us sat night. I'd be willing to give up my bed for a cot since you are bigger than me. Call me tomorrow 238-0993 or call PJ. Like I said, we are leaving around 7-7:30pm tomorrow night.

Yeah PJ, I'll need that info and you while your at it just give me your M50 with those M3 cams, I'll stroke it out and be happy. Thanks man :p

I'll just see you guys down there then, hopefully I won't get lost but the directions seem pretty easy.

Yeah PJ, I'll need that info and you while your at it just give me your M50 with those M3 cams, I'll stroke it out and be happy. Thanks man :p

I'll just see you guys down there then, hopefully I won't get lost but the directions seem pretty easy.

You going down on sunday? Dont forget my wheel! :redspot

Yup yup, I will throw it in the trunk tonight.

Yup yup, I will throw it in the trunk tonight.

Good, I should be picking up the e30 in hopefully a week or two. I cant wait to get started on this thing. Will also be my first time tuning a Haltech on a non-rotary car, we've decided to tune the motor before its built to learn some things about it.

OT: 1500 post FTW :buttrock

Gonna have to sit down and talk about that tomorrow. I'd like to participate in tuning as I am possibly looking to do a complete EMS myself and would like to watch you tune.

Gonna have to sit down and talk about that tomorrow. I'd like to participate in tuning as I am possibly looking to do a complete EMS myself and would like to watch you tune.

Bring it up tomorrow and we can discuss some options.