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Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 02-19-2018, 07:10 PM
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Posted By DaveKern
Has anyone in the area purchased an S54 swap to...

Has anyone in the area purchased an S54 swap to put into an E36? Curious what swaps might be going for. The ebay prices seem to be about $3-4k for a 100k motor & manual trans another $1500. Some are...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-30-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Can't remember weight distribution and don't have...

Can't remember weight distribution and don't have a set of scales anymore. The car was no longer 50/50, but it's not terrible. My seats are pretty far back, so with two people in the car, it might...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-01-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Can't remember how much fuel was in it, but this...

Can't remember how much fuel was in it, but this was not rally competition weight as there was no spare, tool kit, or lights on the car. Weight was right about 2700. It weighed a bit less when I...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 05-28-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Sounds great! I've had a set of 50s on order...

Sounds great!

I've had a set of 50s on order for over a year now, still patiently waiting. The current 40s are still in great shape but will be finding a home on a 328 rally rental that I'm also...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 05-23-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Oh man, I've been slacking on updates...but not...

Oh man, I've been slacking on updates...but not on car progress. Some way cool stuff happening including a new motor. Once I get it running, I'll take some time to get details up. :biggrin:

Dave
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-14-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Thanks for checking it out! Long time no update,...

Thanks for checking it out! Long time no update, so looks like I have a few more videos to post up.

Been working on a 2nd "328 Coupe" this summer which has taken time away from the Compact. ...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 05-16-2013, 01:50 AM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Just get out there and do it, no need to have a...

Just get out there and do it, no need to have a car finished right away so with some careful planning you can avoid having to do things twice. We're working on a build for a friend right now and the...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 05-16-2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Thanks! Yes, I'm still planning on installing...

Thanks! Yes, I'm still planning on installing the kit, just wanted to wait till I've got some miles under my belt before putting the spendy bits on the car.

Dave
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 05-14-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Need to thank my wife (and navvie) Allison for...

Need to thank my wife (and navvie) Allison for knocking out the post event recap. The formatting isn't carrying over to the forum post terribly well, so if you'd like to see the prettied up version,...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 05-08-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
My home computer is fubar'd so a buddy of mine...

My home computer is fubar'd so a buddy of mine edited up some video of our race a couple weekends ago. Not my finest driving as I realized Saturday afternoon that my brakes were no longer capable of...
Forum: Suspension 04-05-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 112,505
Posted By DaveKern
Possible to add information on the Z3M trailing...

Possible to add information on the Z3M trailing arms and what they do to the rear width of the car? As I understand it, the rear subframe beam is the same dimensions as the TI one, though the Z3M is...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-12-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Finally got the full run video edited up. Hope...

Finally got the full run video edited up. Hope you enjoy!

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Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-03-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
When I tried to kick the bumper back into...

When I tried to kick the bumper back into position, the weld on the frame rail that holds the bumper beam tore and there's a little chipped paint on the bumper. Mudflap has a partial tear too. I...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-03-2012, 04:44 AM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Got to finally get the car out and race. Here's...

Got to finally get the car out and race. Here's a short video of our near disaster:

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Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 09-14-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Its been a while since I've had a chance to work...

Its been a while since I've had a chance to work on the BMW, but there've been a few teething issues with the car, so its time to dig back in. First up is refurbishing the rear differential, as the...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 08-30-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
...and still weighs 170 lbs more than the Compact!

...and still weighs 170 lbs more than the Compact!
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 08-30-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Long time no update guys - been busy on the other...

Long time no update guys - been busy on the other car, but with Pikes Peak now in the books for 2012, I'm about to get back after this BMW. Here's what I was busy with all spring and summer. The...
Forum: Exterior 05-26-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,843
Posted By DaveKern
I did! Parts look good but have simply been...

I did! Parts look good but have simply been sitting in my garage for 6 months. I told myself that I wouldnt install them until after the car competes in its first stage rally.

Dave
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 03-15-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
Had a chance to get the BMW out for the season...

Had a chance to get the BMW out for the season opener for the local rally-x group. I drove the Evo but let my buddies (Grant and Josh) wheel the BMW around the course. Was a good day and we drove...
Forum: US and North America 03-14-2012, 05:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 788
Posted By DaveKern
WTB 318ti shell

Looking for a shell to start building as a backup for my rally car. The perfect car would be a cheap one, straight chassis, no sunroof, and a rust free body. Blown motor or something partially...
Forum: Cars for Sale 03-14-2012, 04:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,357
Posted By DaveKern
Bummer!

Bummer!
Forum: Cars for Sale 03-14-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,357
Posted By DaveKern
Shell available? With title? I may have...

Shell available? With title?

I may have sent you a text this week if you had a craigslist ad going.

Dave < --- in Centennial
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 02-28-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
I'm no longer using a BMW diff. A big part of...

I'm no longer using a BMW diff. A big part of the reason behind that move was the outrageous costs of getting BMW parts serviced. I had a Toyota diff bought, rebuilt, and a new ring and pinion put...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 02-28-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
The welded diff would actually be ok for sideways...

The welded diff would actually be ok for sideways driving...but from my friends that have tried it, life is tough on the axles and they fail much more often. I found this today when searching for...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 02-28-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 541
Views: 334,290
Posted By DaveKern
They probably could, but I'd guess that would...

They probably could, but I'd guess that would involve ordering different parts so could increase the costs.

I'm currently running a diff from a Mk III Toyota Supra because I wanted to gear the car...
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