FuturisticConcept Art BMW E36 with a V8 on a bottom dollar budget

[Jdesign]

GunMetalGrey said:

I'm very curious to see your clearance plans to fit a 31" tire at that ride height.
5" spacers are huge! Have you thought about making longer suspension bits? I have had all kinds of horrible/awesome ideas to make that happen with the E30.
 

I have no idea what size tire I  will end up with. Its whatever shows up for sale that might fit. So 31" may or may not be what I find.

I rather stay away from changing a whole lot for suspension minus MAYBE making lift spacers for the front struts.  

I rather cut into the car if its not structural vs. changing the suspension components.

[Jdesign]

Well.... Baby update. I have not done much to the car itself, due to a massive of list of other things that take precedent,  BUT I did finally find a set of aggressive tires that "might" fit.

245/75R17's that will fit on the flipped style 5's. 

I know its very late in the winter season, but anytime, is better than no time to enjoy a lifted anything. I hope to mount and test fit overall offset before I actually lift the car. If I can get away with a 1" spacer and not cut into the chassis, I will be stoked.

[YoungCR]

Just in time for muddin’ Season

[Jdesign]

'notha update-

I made a trip out to FDL yesterday and Got another set of swing arms, axles, and sub frame from @Sam_Holzmann 

I also got a nice surprise before leaving to pick up the parts. A nice size puddle of coolant under the car. It looks like the cheap radiator that is in it finally failed.

Next up, I will be mounting the new tires to wheels and test fitting with pics.

[straight6pwr]

in for jumping video.

[Jdesign]

straight6pwr said:

in for jumping video.

Damn. Now that's two videos I need to complete. Burnout with @Earl on the couch, and a jump. Maybe I could combine them?

[SteelBlue]

Jdesign said:

'notha update-

I made a trip out to FDL yesterday

Sorry to hear. The 8 hours a day I am here is enough for me.

[Earl]

Jdesign said:

Damn. Now that's two videos I need to complete. Burnout with @Earl on the couch, and a jump. Maybe I could combine them? 

If you mount a set of seatbelts I would definitely be down for a combo=)

[Jdesign]

Earl said:

If you mount a set of seatbelts I would definitely be down for a combo=)

[Jdesign]

I learnt something a few days ago. E36 M's came with two different axles. 

96+ with larger lighter hollow axles, previously the older style is a non-hollow solid shaft. Both interchange but have obviously different part numbers.

[Jdesign]

I haven't updated this in awhile, but I figured I could do a check in. 

I have a mound of parts to install in this car and haven't had time to touch it. BUT since Halloween is right around the corner, I might need to get this thing on the road again, as it's perfect for the holiday. 

I did manage to finally find a cam that I will use with the gear drive. It's a Comp cams camshaft spec'd at 236/242, .363"/.361" lobe lift and cut on a 111+4 lsa. I am not 100% if it will work, but I mean, what's the worst thing that could happen?

[jc43089]

They make more valves every day.

[REKIII]

Updates without pics are like.....well, I don't know what they are like, but they suck.  Do better. 

[Jdesign]

jc43089 said:

They make more valves every day.

FACT.

[Jdesign]

REKIII said:

Updates without pics are like.....well, I don't know what they are like, but they suck.  Do better. 

I agree. I will do better next time.

[Jdesign]

Just for @REKIII I started this for the first time in many months. It made the craziest noises from the fuel tank, but fired right up first try. It was slightly motivating

(Note the pile of parts on the roof waiting to be installed)

And the video isn't uploading  Can't do better due to technical difficulties.

[SteelBlue]

Can we expect to see this at RA again?

[Jdesign]

SteelBlue said:

Can we expect to see this at RA again?

I cant make any promises.

[SteelBlue]

Jdesign said:

I cant make any promises.

Can we expect to see you at RA again?

[straight6pwr]

Jdesign said:

I haven't updated this in awhile, but I figured I could do a check in. 

I have a mound of parts to install in this car and haven't had time to touch it. BUT since Halloween is right around the corner, I might need to get this thing on the road again, as it's perfect for the holiday. 

I did manage to finally find a cam that I will use with the gear drive. It's a Comp cams camshaft spec'd at 236/242, .363"/.361" lobe lift and cut on a 111+4 lsa. I am not 100% if it will work, but I mean, what's the worst thing that could happen?

smoke machine?