E34 530i beginner drift car

[Chris45]

Hey guys, I want to introduce our little beginner project. We are 4 people who do not just want to start with their "good" car. So we got together and built us a pretty decent fun car.
We opted for an E34 530i because the parts will be available for later E30 V8 or a 540i - let's see!

Here are a few pictures of the reconstruction, which began Monday this week and was finished Friday evening. Saturday we went for the first ride. ;)

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Spec:

Engine:

- Full Stock M60B30 with 300k+ on the clock
- New Plugs, New Oil
- Single Sidepipe

Drivetrain:

- 5 Speed MT
- 3.23 Final Ratio
- Welded Diff

Interieur:

- Bucket Seat
- Ebay Fly Off (not installed yet)

Suspension/Brakes:

- New Ebay Rotors and Brakepads
- New JOM Ebay "Coilovers"

A little Video from yesterday:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TC5xI0cW9w


;)

Best Regards, Chris

[Mylese36]

have to admit, i really wish i had a wagon right now

[kidE30]

you plan on doing anything to try and gain more steering angle? I was talking with a rep from wisefab this weekend. he said people put an e36 front sub-frame in e34's. than install an e36 Wisefab angle kit.

[TArsen]

That's awesome.
Sorry about your rotor:(

Sent from my iToaster

[Chris45]

Thanks guys! :)


you plan on doing anything to try and gain more steering angle? I was talking with a rep from wisefab this weekend. he said people put an e36 front sub-frame in e34's. than install an e36 Wisefab angle kit.

Currently not. The steering angle is sufficient for us first, to have fun. But there are problems with the front subframe from a E36, especially with a M60 engine. Since the oil pan in the way it normally?!

Some Pictures with 9x16 ET8 Remotec Rims:

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Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

Last weekend there was again a lot of practice time. Unfortunately the soft engine mounts destroy ​​the water hose. However, we are very happy with the car, but we will do a lot over the winter!

Until next practice we probably done:

- new input shaft seal
- New motor mount
- replace water hose
- More practice! :D

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Have fun with the video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa3NsebEf6E

Best Regards, Chris

[imaiami]

wagon love :D

looks like an awesome little test course ya got there...

[UKCoopeR]

Damn it part of the reason I picked up an e34 wagon when DD shopping was so that I wouldn't end up with two track cars and no DD... now I see this and the temptation to prep the wagon is surfacing again.... but seriously that looks like a blast! I was pretty impressed with the handling balance of mine even bone stock when I did recon laps at VIR, must be great with coils, must resist...

[TArsen]

I wish I had a place like that practice at.

Sent from my iToaster

[Chris45]

Thank you all for the good words! :)

It turned out that the engine mounts were not the problem. That the engine was moving so violently was because of 2 completely broken transmission mount . ;) So we replaced them.

The car was also thicker stabilizers

http://s14.directupload.net/images/131030/g6mal3nu.jpg

VA : 25mm instead of 23mm
Rear: 18mm instead of 15mm

Let's see if there is recorded a noticeable difference . :)

Then we have bought this pretty cheap:

Then we have bought this pretty cheap :

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At first we were not so happy when we saw this in a cylinder :

http://s7.directupload.net/images/131030/f4vv88ni.jpg

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The others all look like this:

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So then just did a compression test . All cylinder where the exhaust valves looked good were recorded 13-13.5 bar . Only in the black with the valves only 10bar . But this is no reason to be upset because the values ​​may be 10 - 12bar . So let's look at what is . :)

http://s7.directupload.net/images/131030/wpttv5kt.jpg

Spark plugs all looked good, but the valve cover gasket is leaking M60-typical and therefore the candles are quite oily.

Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

The donor for the add-on parts is now arrived (M60B44). The head is removed and the valves need to be redone. :(

Some footage from the exhaust noise:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDjcgoUHsL0

Greatings, Chris

[DjTyfighter]

oh man, this shit is awesome

[Chris45]

Thanks! :)

For the last time this year we went again to practice. :)

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The transmission is now mounted at 4 points, instead of 2, and holds very well.

Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

The damaged valves were replaced and we are now waiting for the right head gasket (it was the wrong one sent).

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"New" Gearbox-mounts support. :) Works wonderfully!

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E34 with 9.5x17 ET19 rear and 9.5x17 ET4(!) ;)

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A little video inspired by Ryan Tuerck's Off Seasons. Nothing professional, but perhaps makes it a bit of fun to look at. :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekvNduPKwxs

Best Regards, Chris

[stealthbeam]

Very nice, Great control of the vehicle too, How much does it weigh now?

[Chris45]

Very nice, Great control of the vehicle too, How much does it weigh now? Thank you! :) We do not know exactly, but think it should be around 1400kg (3090lbs). This is still very heavy, but the good thing about the E34, it is extremely durable! We have already knocked down trees with him, with a diameter of 15cm (6 Inch) without any damage to the front! ;) So a great beginner car! Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

We had a lot over the winter before:

- M60B40 swap
- New clutch
- Install FlyOff
- Weld body

But we made nothing - we all had a lot to do! :(

Nevertheless, we were last weekend for the first practice time of the season and the car works great! (on a new track) The only problem: a hose from the water cooler has come off and has the engine and the ignition coils flooded with water. It fell 2-3 cylinder, so we could not go on drifting (it feels like 150hp) :( - at home, he ran back on 8 cylinders. :confused

A litte Video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WegdaMOt0iw

Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

Beginning of July was the last mission for the M60B30 and he says goodbye in impeccable condition [and with over 300tkm ...]

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He had to make room for the M60B40, which we had repaired over the winter:

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The conversion turned out to be not as simple as first thought. Engine was from a E38 740i, many accessories have been taken from a E39 540i M62B44 because our engine came without attachments. But in the end everything worked out.

New clutch:

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Just before the first start:

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Immediately ran smoothly. ;)

The 3L V8 air filter box had not fit since the 4L V8 has a much larger AFM. Therefore, the intake air filters now is a cheap air filter.

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Best Regards, Chris

[Jrcanes55]

Nice work! Great to see a wagon doing some work!

[Chris45]

Nice work! Great to see a wagon doing some work!

Thanks! :) Yes, the wagon goes very well ...

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It was time for a passenger seat incl. "new" belts. ;)

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Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

Then there had to be an improvement for suspension. There is a lack of camber on the front axle and the chassis Ebay is very soft. The E34 drives like a boat ... Looking for ne suspension, we noticed that the E34 coilover-kit of Ksport very similar to the 200SX coilovers...;)

http://s1.directupload.net/images/140913/yfjofkam.jpg

We decided to buy a cheap Apex chassis and try our luck.

http://s14.directupload.net/images/140913/vrailm52.jpg

The dampers of the rear axle were like new - everything could be turned super. At the front it was all scruffy! At the end we had the sleeve to flex.

The suspension was disassembled and cleaned.

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A few special parts.

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Install suspension on the rear axle. Everything ran smoothly. ;)

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At the front it was more difficult:

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Camber:

Jom

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vs.

Apex ;)

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We have only managed one side, the other still missing. After that, the ride height is set and there are again pictures of complete cars. ;)

Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

The last damper was rebuilt yesterday:

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All around lowered a bit, but that has to be more low ;) [rear about 1-2 cm, front about 3-4 cm]:

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Track plates [40mm per side)] have already been ordered for the front.

Now the exhaust must routed to the rear, so that he is not as vulnerable.

Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

The car has now finally again seen a laundry and the coilovers was screwed a little further down. The idle actuator from the donor vehicle was probably a hit, so this was replaced. Now runs very well. :nod:

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Tomorrow we fix the exhaust and then the car is ready for more practice! :thumbs:

Spec '14:

Body:

- '94 530i E34 Touring
- Rust!
- Folded edges and wheel arch liners removed

Interior:

- empty
- 2x Carat bucket seats
- Schroth belts
- "Sport Steering Wheel"

Drivetrain:

- M60B40 swap
- China air filter
- 5-speed
- Welded 3.23 diff
- OEM catalytic converters
- Exhaust without silencer

Suspension / Wheels:

- Apexperformance Coilover 6.8 KG
- E34 540i Sport Sway Bars
- 20x 15 inch rims
- 10x 17inch rims

Performance:

- 286HP / 400NM
- About 1400kg

Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

Yesterday we changed the exhaust for more ground clearance(unfortunately only phone pictures):

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Sounds now like this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtCSiiyJ_20&feature=youtu.be

Let's see how it sounds under load. : D

Now the most important things are done - few metal sheets must still be made. Some are designed to protect the fuel lines at the rear wheel arch and the other to complement the front fender.

Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

We went on friday to the wheel alignment where we adjusted on the front -3 ° 40`, with 0 toe. On the rear axle you can not adjust much on the E34. Since we now have -2 ° 20 'and a bit of toe-in. Saturday we went to Drift training, where we only had problems ... Even in the warm up lap the oil pressure light goes on and the engine had noticeable resistance and went idle then getting out. We suspect bearing damage ... We first of all think that oil pump M60 typically dropped, but that was not the case: http://s14.directupload.net/images/141021/o25wzblo.jpg Always impressive, something that always happens in the worst moments ... For small rounds at home with the car there was absolutely no problems. We hope it is only the side bearing and the crankshaft is still OK Some footage from the drift training:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr-sP6qLhDM&list=UUSw4f7leSuYmlHEWJ9q0AiQ Best Regards, Chris

[JesterMX6]

love seeing this. awesome build.

[JunsWorks]

I know this is pretty old but can you (or anyone) tell me how (your actions) you initiate the drift in your m60 powered e34? Thanks alot.

[Chris45]

I know this is pretty old but can you (or anyone) tell me how (your actions) you initiate the drift in your m60 powered e34? Thanks alot.

Mostly with a clutch kick.

Now ...

New chassis = less weight & more fun. :)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6QMArLBY4s

Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

A lot of time has gone into the country. Last season was great. The car runs very reliably and has only received an update for the cooling system over the winter and the bimmer get a new color.

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Spec '17:

Body:

- '90 320i E30

Interior:

- empty
- 2x Carat bucket seats
- Schroth belts


Drivetrain:

- M60B40 swap
- China air filter
- 5-speed
- Welded 3.73 E34 Diff
- Radiator in the trunk

Suspension / Wheels:

- Apex-Performance Coilover 8/6 KG from an 200SX S13
- 5-Lug Conversion (E36/Z4)
- E36 Front Brakes / E34 V8 Rear Brakes
- 24x 15 inch rims
- 24x 16 inch rims
- 16x 17inch rims
- home made big angle kit

Performance:

- 286HP / 400NM
- About 1100kg

Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

Ready for the first event. :)



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Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0siT8fIiDA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfbjlkTr7zE

As the ABS mudguards broadened immediately after the first 4 tires in the last drift training, something more robust had to be done:

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Best Regards, Chris

[Chris45]

Last Event was great! Car runs perfect and we had a great time with the team.



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https://youtu.be/dQB9trQWhV8?t=5m22s

Best Regards, Chris

[protomor]

Love the car. 17s always look goofy on E30s :( I wish I could hear more of that sexy V8. I hate how go pros don't do well with wind.

[Fresco34]

Hey if you don't mind I was wondering what you used to fabricate the spoiler on the e30?