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by dannyg1983
Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Track e30 cosworth turbo stage 3!
Replies: 5
Views: 408

Not sure really, any one got any suggestions?
by dannyg1983
Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Track e30 cosworth turbo stage 3!
Replies: 5
Views: 408

Track e30 cosworth turbo stage 3!

I have a Cosworth powered e30 320i - H reg. Everything is done but I have a few problems. The 17 inch alpina replicas give poor handling, so I am looking for a set of 16 ”“ would hartage 16’s be ok? I am also getting very bad tyre wear due to 60mm drop all round. Apparently negative camber front top...
by dannyg1983
Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: My cars setup.
Replies: 2
Views: 244

My cars setup.

My car is fitted with gas colovers on the rear and eback springs and shocks on the front. It is lowered 60/60 and I get alot of tire wear on the insides of the rears. Apparentally even race e30 have intentional negative rear camber. I want mine set up correctly for track use. What should I do? Also ...
by dannyg1983
Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:04 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Getting lip times down
Replies: 5
Views: 360

Getting lip times down

I have done a couple of track days now at goodwood and brands hatch. I try tifferent driving styles and lines but don't seam to be getting much faster. Next time I will go out with one of the instructors but are there any good articles or books which go into detail about track driving? Any other adv...
by dannyg1983
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Any one up for doing track days with me?
Replies: 5
Views: 296

Re: Any one up for doing track days with me?

We can work out the details later, I am not tight and as long as who ever want to do it with me isn't either then no problems. I have found one mate who is fairly interested but I really want to split it three ways.

cheers Dan
by dannyg1983
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Any one up for doing track days with me?
Replies: 2
Views: 162

Any one up for doing track days with me?

I really enjoyed my first track day the other day, but at a total cost (inc fuel) of £230 a day its a tad expensive. I am hoping to find one or two other people in the area - Southampton, Chichester, Worthing etc who is up for sharing the cost of a fairly cheap track 325i - £1000ish and then all...
by dannyg1983
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Any one up for doing track days with me?
Replies: 5
Views: 296

Any one up for doing track days with me?

I really enjoyed my first track day the other day, but at a total cost (inc fuel) of £230 a day its a tad expensive. I am hoping to find one or two other people in the area - Southampton, Chichester, Worthing etc who is up for sharing the cost of a fairly cheap track 325i - £1000ish and then all...
by dannyg1983
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: First track day at brands - got the bug!
Replies: 3
Views: 185

Re: First track day at brands - got the bug!

Stage 3 - 360hp - Have you got a coolant swirl pot fitted?

cheers dan
by dannyg1983
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Quick racks,Z3 conversion-now with pics! for 4 and 6 cyls
Replies: 329
Views: 26919

Re:

I have a cosworth fitted in my e-30 and the down pipe already hits the uj on very hard left bends. Am I likley to be able to fit a z3 rack. Also would a z3 be too sensitive for track use, should I go for something in between? One end of the rack pipes have already been modified to fit the cossie pum...
by dannyg1983
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: First track day at brands - got the bug!
Replies: 3
Views: 185

First track day at brands - got the bug!

I did my first track day today at brands in my cossied e30. Had a really good day but had a few problems. -Over heating: I had to turn the boost down to 0.6bar to stop it from over heating! Apparently a swirl pop might help - any ideas? - Fuel starvation I have a 30l alloy tank in the boot and if mo...
by dannyg1983
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Change silzer gutter trim to black.
Replies: 1
Views: 97

Change silzer gutter trim to black.

My car has the silver gutter trim, but to be hones I think it looks better in black. What is my best course of action:
- Remove mine, spray and refit - will they break when I remove them?
Get some black ones of one of you guys?

cheers Dan
by dannyg1983
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Brands hatch Friday 25th - E30 cosworth.
Replies: 4
Views: 261

Re: Brands hatch Friday 25th - E30 cosworth.

Cheers Guys, anymore advise very welcome!
by dannyg1983
Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:16 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 cosworth!
Replies: 5
Views: 352

E30 cosworth!

Hi Guys I know you want to see photos but i want to get it how i want it first. Been working hard and nearly there. Do any of you have the following parts and live close ish to Portsmouth? 1. Nearside smiley type head lights —a adjusters must not be stuck 2. Front and rear seat belts —a co...
by dannyg1983
Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:51 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Quick racks,Z3 conversion-now with pics! for 4 and 6 cyls
Replies: 329
Views: 26919

Re:

I have now purchased a z3 rack for my e30 Cosworth. If any of you need a z3 rack look on 247spares.co.uk, quite a few breakers have them. I have a few questions before I fit the rack: • Where can I purchase the solid steering doughnut? The only clearance issue is right at the top near the bulk ...
by dannyg1983
Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Brands hatch Friday 25th - E30 cosworth.
Replies: 4
Views: 261

Brands hatch Friday 25th - E30 cosworth.

Hi Guys

I have recentally purchased a 360hp e30 cosworth. I have got a track day booked this friday - my first one! Any good advice for bits I should bring? Tyre pressures etc. I have already done a fluid chance and fitted mintex pads.

cheers Dan
by dannyg1983
Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Quick racks,Z3 conversion-now with pics! for 4 and 6 cyls
Replies: 329
Views: 26919

Re:

Hi Guys I have just purchased a cosworth powered e30. It is great in every way other than the steering. The rack is a standard 320i one and its very vague and I actually find it quite difficult to keep it in a straight line motorway speed. I was thinking of fitting a z3 rack but have heard that they...
by dannyg1983
Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Half used pads for track day
Replies: 2
Views: 329

Half used pads for track day

Hi guys, I have just purchased a e30 cosworth and am planning to do a track day on the 25th Jan. The car is fitted with standard 325i brakes and I am having a break upgrade in Feb so just want some used pads suitable for track use - they only need to last a little while

cheers Dan 07979 50 70 80
by dannyg1983
Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:11 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: I have just purchased a Cosworth powered E30!
Replies: 28
Views: 1326

Re: I have just purchased a Cosworth powered E30!

Apparently the turbo is out of a race car and the restrictor has been skimmed out. Do you know where I need to connect the green wire on the back of the rev counter? The dials are out of a 4 pot so should be ok. What 1/4 times have you run fuzzy? Can't wait to go heads up with my mates 410hp skyline...
by dannyg1983
Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: I have just purchased a Cosworth powered E30!
Replies: 28
Views: 1326

Re: I have just purchased a Cosworth powered E30!

I am also after a genuine sport kit, and the inner nearside head light

cheers Dan
by dannyg1983
Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: I have just purchased a Cosworth powered E30!
Replies: 28
Views: 1326

Re: I have just purchased a Cosworth powered E30!

Cheers Guys, the 1/4 time was 12.9 seconds with 18' rims - the problem is getting the power down. Will get some pics up soon.
by dannyg1983
Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:36 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: I have just purchased a Cosworth powered E30!
Replies: 28
Views: 1326

I have just purchased a Cosworth powered E30!

I have just purchased an BMW e30 with a stage three Cosworth engine fitted —a 360bhp! This is a truly brilliant car —a very nippy to say the least. Questions: 1. Can I fit an electronic boost controller? I always had one fitted in my skyline and it was nice because if a friend/ girlfriend ...