Least Aerodynamic

On 5/10/2019 at 2:56 PM, '76mintgrün'02 said:

 

maybe that's what they mean by "drive upside-down"

 

The giant wing at the back, as well as the huge under-bumper diffuser and front splitter are claimed to provide 2400 pounds of downforce, giving the Gruppe5 that often-chased ability to drive upside-down.

 

 

Always hated when companies mention a down force value with no mention of speed at said downforce. It's all theoretical until they can actually validate it.

17 hours ago, bluedevils said:

I have the M stripe webbing for special requests. But price will be around $450 for a pair.

Did a quick google search and found that Berger provides other colors. If one were to buy one of those is it something that can be easily swapped by the buyer?  

third if they miraculously run out of money. ?

PMed

Is the 71 still available?

Are the front side markers still available? 

This thread might help you out a bit. https://www.bmw2002faq.com/forums/topic/236333-center-grille-question/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-1315701

You could look into https://www.simscale.com/. Never used it but it was advertised a bit when I was in college. They offered a lot of demos-- some that were presented live for questions.

6 hours ago, Einspritz said:

 

Do you think these could be imported into an aerodynamic analysis software like open foam or other free software packages?

You probably could but you would need them as shell or solid models. Been a few years since I've dabbled with STAR-CCM+ but can remember the struggles of simplifying overly complicated parts. As long you can open it in a CAD software, then you should be able to convert it as needed.

I was thinking of getting these for my 4runner because they've got the latest LED tech. You can find some reviews on YouTube if you're interested. I will say they're not cheap but they're an easy plug and play.

http://www.morimotohid.com/h4-led-headlight-bulbs-morimoto-2stroke.html

Found the article but it looks to be a different model. https://petrolicious.com/articles/this-bmw-2002-is-a-model-of-perfection

31 minutes ago, PaulTWinterton said:

Check out this site.  You're going to love it.

 

https://hum3d.com/3d-models/bmw-2002-1968/

 

 

300,000 polygons...good model detail.  Looks like they favor Autodesk platforms, Max/Maya, but they do offer STL files.

This looks perfect! The amount of detail seems almost as if it were meant for a racing simulator. I'm curious if it's the same one featured by Petrolicious a couple of years ago.

Thanks for the link Simeon!

8 hours ago, Dudeland said:

Wow, that's one is an odd question. I had to respond. 

I think that your best bet is to do it yourself.  Depending if you live in a town with a movie industry, you should be able to rent a 3d modeller. In addition I am pretty sure you could find someone close that would help out in the car department.

If you want to make stuff for a BMW 2002, all you need to think of is NLA (No Longer Available) parts. This means only one thing, small batches of special high-quality parts with attention to finish.  

If you are looking for body models, spoiler kits and all that jazz... that is another thing altogether.  Because 2002's are getting so pricy, I expect the ones that are doing up a 02 to look like a race car(or be a race car), often have stuff custom fabricated to their taste or go with Jeff's stuff or others that have molded panels or body accessories. 

I could go on and on, but you get the idea.  If you want a specific answer to a particular question regarding if you should build something,  reach out through a private message.  

The nice thing about this forum is that the people aren't dicks.  I doubt anyone will steal your idea, as it is not in our best interest not to squash innovation in the 2002 community.

Regards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dudeland, it's less about spending money to get someone to do it for me but more about just designing custom parts to my taste. I have modeled in NX over the last couple of years and was curious to see if anyone else had thought about doing the same and had beaten me to going down that route. It's much easier to start from a baseline design than to start from scratch.

Is anyone aware of existing 1:1 scaled models of 02s (e.g. nose, fenders, dash, etc.)? I'd like to start modeling some parts on the side to prototype.

Any constructive input is appreciated.

A short read from Rob Siegel's point of view https://www.bmwcca.org/content/tale-eight-radiators

FYI, W&N is selling it for $45.63 with shipping.  https://www.wallothnesch.com/en/repair-sheet-for-rear-wheelhousing-upper-part-right-fits-for-all-models-and-years-of-manufacturing-41-30-02.html

9 hours ago, Whaledriver said:

Here is the website:   https://www.bmwcca.org/chapter/wasatch-chapter

Hope you can join and add to the 2002's   Gregg

 

Whaledriver, I've been meaning to join BMW CCA just wasn't aware of the local chapter. Hope to see you and your car around.

7 hours ago, Nicoya02 said:

Beautiful looking car! Which wheels are those? They look great.

Thanks Nicoya! I'm not too sure on the specs of the wheels but another user told me BMW, Opel, and VW at one point partnered to make wheels. Just got new Pirelli CN36s and the trackwidth looks a little too wide which is probably due to the wheel offset. 

Could try to get in touch with the person who took this picture. Looks very similar to the one you posted and a lttle different than the one sold at IE (http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/item/02alpinaairdam.html).

Hey! I havent joined the club, mind sending me a link? Haven't driven Betsy much but expect to have her going by the time spring comes around. I like the look of yours a lot!

Nelson

Sorry for the late response but as some others have said, you could Jerry rig it with all thread, wing nut and some JB weld. Mine is nowhere near perfect but it holds just fine.

Mike if no one can provide you one now, I could send you one when I get home later. I just removed mine the other day.

Thanks! It's a 71 base model. Only had it less than a year and brought it to Utah.

Name: Betsy
Category: BMW '02s
Date Added: 2019-01-23
Submitter: Least Aerodynamic

Betsy

$155 ea via performance plus and free shipping. Seems to be cheaper than Longstone and Lucas for the moment.