took the track bint for a drive today.

[nickso]

been using the track car a lot this fortnight. took a few pics while out and about today.

really need to get an exhaust sorted for it as the current one is so loud i have now got ringing in my ears. had to stop at screwfix and buy some earplugs before i go deaf.

[nickso]

reduced size pics are awful ....must be cos i took the pics with my phone. click them for non zx81 jagged lines.

[Topblag]

Looking good Nick, loving the wheel arches. Might go down a similar route with my track car. It's getting sprayed matt black soon so I'd better make a decision soon !

Where did you get them from ?

[nickso]

cheers colin.

got them from ireland engineering when the exchange rate was a shitload better, they are probably not worth buying from them now TBH. i'll give you the guided tour on the 26th if you like.

[DanThe]

Another + for the arches

How much have you spaced the wheels out?

[Topblag]

Found them

http://store.nexternal.com/shared/Store ... =946815133

E30 Performance Parts/Performance BodyChassis/Fender Flare Set
$275.....

I know what I'll be asking her indoors to get me for xmas and we're staying with her sister in Pennsylvania for new year

[nickso]

Another + for the arches

How much have you spaced the wheels out?

haven't spaced them. running e30 m3 gear.

the fronts are deceiving, they are only 5mm wider but look much more as they are good bit more chunky than standard. the rears do come out a bit more and should accept 245's on the 8.5" wheels. currently only have 225's on but will change to 245's when they run out.

needs to go a touch lower too IMO but i'm not going to bother until i get coilovers installed.

[nickso]

Found them

http://store.nexternal.com/shared/Store ... =946815133

E30 Performance Parts/Performance BodyChassis/Fender Flare Set
$275.....

I know what I'll be asking her indoors to get me for xmas and we're staying with her sister in Pennsylvania for new year

i would have a look at mine first mate. they are a pig to fit as they are not even close to what ireland are marketing them as.

[shedrool83]

Looking great Nick.I do like that car

[nickso]

cheers jake, we need to swap motors for a few miles if you are going to the meet on the 26th. still miss my 335i.

[shedrool83]

Still having cooling issues with it mate .Its back in the garage with no front end atm.

Suspect h/g or fan isnt upto the job.

[nickso]

bummer.

i sold mine and it blew it's HG soon after.....nowt to do with the constant ragging it got i'm sure.

nevermind, you can still have a shotty of mine if you like.

[shedrool83]

Sweet

[nickso]

if you are car challenged i could pick you up on the way down.......for the love of god take some ear protection......mine really hurt and i'm close to believing i have done permanent damage.

[shedrool83]

might take you up on that offer Nick.
I'll let you know nearer the time.

[spook]

Thats one cool looking E30 you have Nickso

[magpie]

very nice ,wasn't there a thread about the arches ages ago?
sure i've read about them on here

[nickso]

cheers guys, the arches have been mentioned in a couple of threads recently.

[baptie0]

The car looks great, I have just got a set of similar arches for my own car. do you have any pictures close up?

[Brinkland]

Looks great. Really nice, i like these fender

[nickso]

The car looks great, I have just got a set of similar arches for my own car. do you have any pictures close up?

i do. but not many as i lost a load of pics a while back.

got a few of the install if thats any use.

[VW-will]

what ehxuast system is on that mate?

[nickso]

what ehxuast system is on that mate?

a horrible hotch potch from the previous owner coupled with my amateur attempts at stainless welding to the downpipes. there is no middle box and the back box is that loud it can be heard from wales.

[baptie0]

The car looks great, I have just got a set of similar arches for my own car. do you have any pictures close up?

i do. but not many as i lost a load of pics a while back.

got a few of the install if thats any use.

yes please.

[nickso]

Dusted the old track shed off today.

Fitted a new fuel pump, washed it and took it for a thrash about for a bit.

NOt much changed in the engine bay....still a mess.









new recaros look great and are lovely to sit in.



Next up on the never ending list of doom.....Vanos seals (about time too), switch the helper springs round at the back, find a steering wheel that's not from a bus.

[tonybtonyb]

Pretty smart fella

[oomz1975]

Nice