M2 madness

[mpowered02]

Have been away from the 02FAQ and the 02 scene for quite a while (probably since about 2002 or 2003), but recently got the itch to get back into my '72 resto mod M2 project. Came across your thread mlytle, and read the whole thread over the course of a couple of days intertwined with work. Great build and am definitely inspired again to get back to work on my own car. Sadly...it's about 8,600 miles away from me in my parents' garage. So, for now...I can just plan until I can get back to her. 

A question though...are you happy with the MAXX AN setup you're running on the S14? On my own car I was originally planning on going with some kind of standalone engine management because I picked up an authentic BMW Motorsport CF DTM airbox a while back as well and would either need to delete the AFM or do a 4" MAF like the Miller. Researching how people like the MAXX setup versus going full standalone. Here's a pic of the airbox from back in the day when I first test fitted it and the S14 into the chassis...

 

      

Anyway, thanks for any input. Loving your thread thus far and looking forward to reading more.

Alvin Caragay

[M3M3]

Hi Alvin!

nice project!  where is it and where are you!  hope you can get back to it soon!

 

I have been very happy with the MAXX AN setup.  as noted in this thread, i also have a MAXX chip for the DME with two selectable advance curves.  the AN setup is pretty easy to set up and use.  in closed loop mode it will correct itself to target AFR, or you can tweek the fuel map to minimize the auto-corrections.  has performed extremely well for me during about 1500 street miles and 4000 track miles.

[mpowered02]

Thanks for the info Marshall. Good to know as a possible option when I finally get back to my project. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of selling the original Bosch 071 DME that came with the S14 engine and harness back in 2002 when I bought it. Had a Shark Chip in it and was hell-bent on going standalone at the time. Doh!

I may still go standalone though...as the DTM Airbox I have is actually one of the late model ones and actually has an additional fuel rail and injector bosses molded into the bottom of the intake runners for staged injection. Considering using staged injection at some point once the engine is built enough to need it. Doubt there is a way to run staged injection with the stock DME...

 

As for my car...well, it is in my parents' garage in Maryland, and me and my family currently are living in Manila, Philippines. Just a bit of a distance...heh.

Moved here from the Los Angeles area about 2.5yrs ago to manage an enthusiast-owned BMW specialty shop here. But, i'm now planning on moving my family back to the US and hoping to get back into the 02 eventually. Unfortunately, "life and responsibility" have gotten in the way of that project since about 2003, but i've always been itching to get back to it. Your thread gave me even MORE motivation to do so...so THANKS!

Edited April 24, 2015 by mpowered02

[M3M3]

been a while, but got back at the CF hood project.  the third one arrived, again, not bolt on ready, but could make this one work.  several hours of putting it on, taking off, cutting, sanding, putting back on, lather, rinse, repeat.  thankfully Jim G stopped by to aid in the repeated placement.

 

had to remove about a half inch off the back corners, bend the rear latch catches, and enlarge the holes on the hood hinges.

 

 

 

 

even had to trim the ends of the hood latch rod a bit....

 

 

 

 

 

kinda fits ok now.  will leave it like it is for the next month for track events.

now i gotta start the trunk lid fitting.  that will be more diffcult.  will get both painted together later in the fall.

[ray_]

3rd time's almost a charm!

[Guest_anonymous]

Were you reading the instructions or is that the grocery list?

[M3M3]

under the wiper?  parking ticket!  LOL!

 

no...that was my note with diagram of where i had to cut chunks of carbon fibre off the hood...

[M3M3]

today's project...replacing some CV joints.  assembled the needed parts/tools

new cv joints

new bmw boot kits (comes with both caps, rubber boot, hylomar, grease and snap ring)

i am not using the stock grease, so one can of redline cv-2 (good for 2-3 repacks)

boot clamp pliers

snap ring pliers

lots of paper towels and latex gloves

 

 

not a hard job.  two done.

 

next four weekends will all be spent at the track.  this weekend in the e30 race car, next three instructing with the 2002.  time to convert the 02 back to track mode tomorrow.

[M3M3]

 

weekend one....98deg and humid, but a whole lot of fun beating on the 2002!

 

(ignore the first lap!)

 

https://youtu.be/nRL93CsiaTo

Edited July 22, 2015 by mlytle

[ray_]

Who warmed the passenger seat?

[M3M3]

friend who is also an instructor, drives an E30 M3 and is owner/co-driver of the E30 I race.  

 

one of the few fools who dare to be ballast on the right side of my car!

[oh2ryan]

I left your track video on in the background while I caught up on your thread. She sounds so mean, looks like a blast!!

[danco_]

I regret a lot of decisions every time I come into this thread and watch your videos. Like selling Ryan my s14. 

 

 

 

What was I thinking? Was I even thinking? 

[oh2ryan]

Any comment from me regarding the above statements would be biased, and thus, not valid.

 

All I can say is that I hope my 02 sounds just like Marshall's when it grows up.

Edited July 22, 2015 by RCM3

[jgerock]

Great video Marshall. I remember that line based on my first drive there. Got to get back on that course again someday. Very challenging.