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Topic: Fibreglass / Carbon Fibre Boot & Bonnet required |
car21milton
Replies: 2
Views: 97
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Forum: Parts Wanted Posted: 10-4-08 01:31 Subject: Fibreglass / Carbon Fibre Boot & Bonnet required |
Hi,
I'm looking to get hold of fibre glass or carbon fibre panels for a 1971 2002.
These are for a race car to lighten it. I'm primarily after a bonnet and boot but will consider other panels a ... |
Topic: 45 DCOE Webers vs. 48's |
car21milton
Replies: 6
Views: 319
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-20-08 11:04 Subject: Re: 45 DCOE Webers vs. 48's |
Hi,
Yes it is for a race car. We are running a shrick 328 cam. Compression ratio is 12:1. Forged rods and pistons with a lightened standard crank and flywheel. Head is ported.
By the way. What ... |
Topic: 45 DCOE Webers vs. 48's |
car21milton
Replies: 6
Views: 319
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-16-08 02:13 Subject: 45 DCOE Webers vs. 48's |
Hi,
Thinking of upgrading from 45 DCOE Webers to 48's.
Just wondering if anybody has done a back to back test on a rolling road doing the above.
Is it worth the expense for new 48's if the power ... |
Topic: Blowing oil out of Breather |
car21milton
Replies: 8
Views: 320
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-14-08 01:46 Subject: Re: Blowing oil out of Breather |
Our catch tank (sorry can) is using a 5/8 pipe to it and has an unrestricted 1/2 inch outlet. (Bit spooky eh)!!!!!!!!!
The last race we did was a 45 min race and it filled the 1.75 litre (possibly a ... |
Topic: Blowing oil out of Breather |
car21milton
Replies: 8
Views: 320
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-14-08 01:54 Subject: Re: Blowing oil out of Breather |
Hi,
We are using VACmotorsports uprated springs, bigger valves, hardenend collets and titanium retainers. Using Jeff Ireland bilet rockers.
The oil issue is a real problem though.
We have just put ... |
Topic: Blowing oil out of Breather |
car21milton
Replies: 8
Views: 320
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-13-08 12:50 Subject: Blowing oil out of Breather |
Hi,
I have a 2002 that I am racing. I take it to 8,000 - 8,500 rpm.
At high revs it blows oil out of the breather and fills up the catch tank. In a 45 min race it blew out nearly 2 pints of oil.
... |
Topic: Do head bolts need replacing |
car21milton
Replies: 5
Views: 273
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-23-08 11:33 Subject: Do head bolts need replacing |
Hi All,
Just removed the head of my 02' as I had a rocker break. The bolts were fitted only 6 months ago and were brand new.
Does anybody know if these are stretch bolts or can they be re-used. I ha ... |
Topic: New kid on the block!!!!!!!!!!! |
car21milton
Replies: 6
Views: 1006
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 5-17-08 12:13 Subject: Re: New kid on the block!!!!!!!!!!! |
Hi,
We found this on the web and thought it would be a good starting point.
http://www.bmw2002.com/documents/bmw-2002-suspension.pdf
We did feel it was too soft so increased it slightly. People out ... |
Topic: New kid on the block!!!!!!!!!!! |
car21milton
Replies: 6
Views: 1006
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 5-15-08 11:15 Subject: Re: New kid on the block!!!!!!!!!!! |
Thanks for your kind comments.
The wheels are Wolfrace ATS Classics. The size is 8 x 13 and we are currently running Kumho 235/45VR13.
We are thinking of running Hoosier which should give us more gr ... |
Topic: New kid on the block!!!!!!!!!!! |
car21milton
Replies: 6
Views: 1006
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 5-14-08 11:29 Subject: New kid on the block!!!!!!!!!!! |
Just thought some of you BMW 2002 aficionado's might like to take a look at the race car we have just build.
http://www.brunswickmotorsport.co.uk/
All the best.
Bob. |
Topic: Contactless I gnition Conversion |
car21milton
Replies: 2
Views: 153
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-5-08 08:54 Subject: Contactless I gnition Conversion |
I have a 2002 and want to convert it to a contactless ignition system. I do not want to use a Pertronix contact replacement system as I have experienced problems with these in the past.
I was thinkin ... |
Topic: 1971 Automatic Front Brakes |
car21milton
Replies: 2
Views: 155
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-4-07 11:37 Subject: 1971 Automatic Front Brakes |
Hi,
I have a 1971 2002 auto. I wish to uprate the front brakes.
I've been told that I could use 2002tii or turbo front calipers.
Someone else has also suggested that auto front brakes may be bigger ... |
Topic: 2002 Race Car Project - Information required. |
car21milton
Replies: 5
Views: 341
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-2-06 02:23 Subject: Re: more info is needed type of tracks, duration |
Thanks for the replies so far.
I'm afraid the car will be campaigning in Europe and this forum is mainly visited by people from 'across the pond' so I'm trying to get knowledge of what you guys use. ... |
Topic: 2002 Race Car Project - Information required. |
car21milton
Replies: 5
Views: 341
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-2-06 12:16 Subject: 2002 Race Car Project - Information required. |
I have just purchased a 1973 2002 ti which I intend to turn into a group 1 or group 2 race car. This will be campaigned in Europe.
Unfortunately my knowledge of BMW's is limited as I currently race a ... |
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