So another day went on.. decided to cut out and buy replacement's. It should be a 16 hour job. But now it seems that my bottom is also weak.. turning in to a 30hour job.
More updates later
Last edited by magnetron; 02-16-2019 at 01:59 PM.
Progress:
- New 17" Immitation Alpina's with new Nangkang NS2R's 120 TW & 180 TW in the back (more stiff rubber, less wear)
- Rockerpanel is in on the other side!
- New (2nd hand) KW suspension with Eibach springs
Last edited by magnetron; 02-16-2019 at 02:12 PM.
Update
Last edited by magnetron; 03-08-2019 at 02:56 AM.
Getting ready for the track!
Done:
- alignment
- raised the front a little bit
- carwash
Todo:
-new side skirts
- screws in fenders were missing from the previous owner.
- new Speedometer
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Last edited by magnetron; 03-08-2019 at 02:57 AM.
So! That was a lovely day. The E36 with the new setup. Really a huge difference from the standard M-tech shocks and springs to my new set: KW and Eibach.
Tires:
Front tyres 17" NANGKANG NS2-R TW 120
Rear tyres 17" NANGKANG NS2-R TW 180
It's a huge difference in grip. It's much worse than the 15" Toyo R888r that I drove before.. so I need to change to full slicks because this trackday was fun but not good (grip wise)
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So in order to fix the no grip issue:
- Bought 12 used track tyres from a local racing team.
- Bought M wheels 17" 7&7.5J and 225/45/17 semi slicks comparing to TOYO R888 but produced by the DNRT Dutch national racing team.
- Bought 4 jackstands to make my life better!
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Hi everyone,
It's been quiet some time. I've driven 4 more trackdays, and the E36 keeps it together. I've seen some new issues on the track;
- the hood came up (right window side), seems theres a bold broken.
- with hard driving the E36 seems to brake fade.
Below some photos of the E36 hood body repair.
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So the 2nd issue was the brake fading. This was getting scary at the Zandvoort straight! As you can see, the standard brakepads lasted 7 trackdays, and approx 12x30minute races! Haha.. damn.
NEW UPGRADE:
I've found a E46 330CI 2003 brake set. Slutted and perforated disks, stock brake pads.
I've put a new color on and fited the brake calipers on the stock mounts. Amazing that this went so, super easy !
Last edited by magnetron; 12-12-2019 at 05:39 PM.
And two fun shots
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Talk about patina on that sierra!
Could you please post part #s and where you sourced lowered door sills? Thanks.
Any change in the brake pedal feel going to the 330i brakes? Assuming you kept the same brake master cylinder...
So today I did a test fit of the STUD set.
- locktite
- new nuts
- studset
- Amazon studset Wheels Stud, 20pcs 57mm Extended Wheels Stud Conversion Wheels Bolzen konvertierung 12x1,5 auf 12x1,5 Schraubenadapter https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MLKSZRQ/..._PW6-Db21V2DT1
Those wheels are AT Italia replicas of OEM bmw wheel and are super heavy, you will benefit from lighter alloys.
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