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  1. Awesome footage! Here is another view of the dog fight. Your car sounds amazing @ 6:34.
  2. +1^^^^^^ Dance Partner I've driven a Tesla, and it definitely is not a dancer. Especially when it drives itself. Moe
  3. I have resisted commenting on this car, due to the fact that it will rub some the wrong way and I try to avoid letting my emotions get the best of me but after watching again, like he said....Yes it's polorizing, but it's by how he's selling and portraying the concept. First off, analog. Are you serious? His hands never left the steering wheel. Sure it handles like a 50 year old car, and he started it like my car, but part of the analog experience is taking a hand off a wheel once in a while to run through gears or understand what a third pedal is, imagine that. To reduce a driving experience to just jetson-ing around and call that an experience is disingenuous. Much of what current generations can't grasp as part of analog. Makes for a great anti-theft device though. Second, history. Really? Preserving the exterior doesn't exactly preserve history. That is what grabs peoples interest, but once you see the rest, it wont carry the same history weight until many generations later. After I'm long gone, it's going to be very difficult to truly drive a piece of history. You know a petrol car that started it all for the 3 series in America, or any car from "way back then". The generation that still exists will only able to read about them, or see them in a museum and not truly experience them. You know like dinosaurs. Tell me your saving history all while throwing away what made this little car amazing due to its performance at the time is BS. I am not one to frown upon a build and I truly do like what he did. His detail to keeping into what made a 50 years old car, 50. I can respect the amount of time and effort that went into the development of such a caliber but don't call it analog or saving history for your kids. It's a completly different car. As long as your OK with the idea that this is only way your going to have to keep a vintage car, fine. Sucks that this is what the future holds cause generations won't truly experience what started it all. Pushing out petrol is not the answer to being a car guy. I welcome tech, but don't replace where it started. There should be a place for both to enjoy on the road. Flame suit on but cheers to all. Moe
  4. Many Thanks Steve!!!!! You have brought together an amazing group of enthusiasts spanning far and wide with many generations of experience and knowledge that we all have had the pleasure in participating and learning from. I blame you for my continued 02 madness.?? Very fortunate to be a long standing FAQer here and want to thank everyone who has contributed so much and helped build an amazing community of car nuts. Cheers!!!!!!!! Moe
  5. Great video. I noticed your seat position. You are really forward, I might look into that. It looks comfortable. Love your vids and your channel, I've been subscribed for a while. Cheers and thanks. Moe
  6. So true. I haven't ran around with M20 builds on track. There has always been the debate of 6 vs 4 in the 02 regarding balance. I believe the 02 would benefit from moving the current m10 back due to their 55/45 bias. Although I have been around E30s and fair well with them. E30s with an S52 not so much. So it maybe safe to say an 02 with a 6 would be awesome street/strip car if that's what your into. Solid either way. Moe 2150lb on R-comps w/186rwhp is no slouch.
  7. Ace, This is great information. 10K motor build sound very reasonable for the caliber. Now add engine compartment fab, motor mounts, etc, etc, etc.... It starts to add up and could be a wash. Whoever dives down the rabbit hole, its up to the individual and their abilities. Whether financially or by sweat equity would they be able to justify their build. It's awesome either way due to the same common goal of affection to the 02. On a side note, either direction, it's going to be one excitingly fast, and fun reliable classic, that dare I'd say, could be a daily. I will never judge or frown any build for the pure and simple fact that each build shouldn't be gauged on what someone thinks it should cost. BTW, off topic, I need to reach out to you Andrew about some suspension.....KW specific. Thanks. Moe
  8. Marshall, CR my friend and never look back. I used the 02 plate cover at one time and now use the E30 318 cover. They both need some massaging buy either will work, at least they did for me. The E30 cover hits my r&p mount but have dremel and will clearance. Sucks that something got in there. That hurts! Mie
  9. Marshall Everything turning out all right so far? The clutch and bellhousing must be the new lightweight model. Ouch!!! Any tunnel damage? Hope she can get back on track soon. I destroyed a Sachs clutch too at one point but the bellhousing, pressure plate and trans showed no damage. I upgraded to a clutchmaster with HD link springs. To my understanding the s14 clutch from sachs is discontinued and has been replaced with a std 288mm. Cheers Moe
  10. M3This If you have a motor builder that could do it for 5-8K. Id find another motor builder. Now if your talking about locating a donor for 10K and throwing 12K in parts and a solid builder. Sure that sounds (crazy yes) but realistic. In all fairness the BAT S14 in question has solid compression numbers. Is complete with trans and ecu harness and also didn't have a spec of oil anywhere. Did he detail it for the pictures, I'm sure he did. Honestly, pull the pan since it's best to anyways and inspect. Measure and change the rod bearings. Sell the trans unless you want to use it and drive the living piss out of it. Although you could beat the piss out of an m20 2.9 stroker too as Ace has stated, but would also love to compare what $$$ the apples to oranges would be. Guessing not a "cheap" swap either, being "cheap" is completely subjective as the reason for a 4 page topic currently. That is what I did 14 years ago and have been enjoying every living moment with her ever since. As Coop stated, I enjoy the history that BMW brought to the world at that time with the S14. It really just between an M10 on steroids and the M12. Just my 02 cents Between the the motor swap and installing a 245/10 CR. 18K isn't that far off. I installed new timing rails, rod bearings and fresh seals, regular oil and filter changes and that's about it. Moe
  11. Con I'd be interested in another front subframe. Would be nice to finish a complete r&p swap without pulling mine apart again this winter. Might do an e21/02 hybrid. Also if you have a OEM finned 02 diff cover, that would be great! Thanks Moe
  12. Steve, Although I haven't registered, I'll be there with a cooler. ? Cheers Moe
  13. Yo jedi ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^1000% You came to the right place. Collecting data and researching before diving into a rabbit hole so you can build a budget and create a financial plan to fund a project. Very smart!!! After all this is an investment. My advice, which ever 02 you decide, just double the budget! Its addicting. ? I should know, I blame the FAQ for snowballing my build. The information in the search is amazing once you navigate it's quirks. Good luck and welcome!! Cheers Moe
  14. I agree with you. The 4.10 is ok with an E21 OD trans. Assuming that is what your using. I found this reasonable for my dual purpose car but not ideal on the track. Like you suggest, the 4.44 would be best for a track application but then your pretty much back to a 4 speed. I opted for a 245 CR box with a 4.10 and it is awesome. Your car would really benefit from a CR since you have cams and it would keep you in your powerband. My recent track day at sears was my first time with the CR gearbox and new R&P so I was pretty reserved but still turning 2:04s regularly using only 4th and 5th. Momentum is our friend. I did snap a 2:02 but with all the rubbing, I had to scale it back. I'm pretty sure I could nail a 2:00 flat once I get comfortable with the car again and sort its issues out. I do miss the OD though. Turning 3500-3800 rpm in the slow lane is a bummer at 1:1 w/ 4:10 but I don't actually mind now since most of the people driving by me are all thumbs up. Besides listening to an S14 on a freeway has been meditating. Cheers Moe
  15. The sky is falling, the sky is falling!! Hurry!!
  16. Tom, I sure hope others can inspire and contribute to the eye opening experience to such adventures and plaster it to a sticky status. Just don't crash the site with 400 pics. ? Not as high as Jimmy, but close enough for me. Thanks Moe
  17. Bucket list goal. Thanks for the inspiration. Looks breath taking. Moe
  18. Hustling a drivers car. Excellent!!! Are you still using a 4.11 with OD? I finally got a track day in myself, July 2. I have yet to get through the gopro. As predicted, It really is a feeling you just can't explain. Moe
  19. Same. What is he using for a hood latch? Curious minds want to know. Purely awesome. I'll roll my tongue back in my mouth, maybe tomorrow. ? Moe
  20. ^^^^^^^ agreed 1000% Also note, track day schools are a great way to learn defensive driving and bring driver awareness to day to day driving. I have seen many parents bring their of age driving kids to participate and not to drive at speed but drive in traffic and learn about mirrors and using their peripheral vision. It's a great tool and find it effective to calm the heavy foot of young kids. Moe
  21. Beautiful car and one I would be afraid to drive to its abilities. I do like what it's all about, sex on wheels. Guesses on color? Moe
  22. Uai I do agree that track days are stressful on the chassis. Care and caution must be respected. Thankfully there is a throttle at the control of the participant and potential stresses wouldn't be imposed more than what would be found on our crummy roads in the US. Driving in this platform is much safer than on some mountain roads and can be rewarding for those that want to experience more. I have participated with faster newer cars back in the day but found driving with other vintage cars more relaxing and enjoyable. Either way, getting together with owners that share an appreciation of cars from the era is a great way to spend the day. Cheers Moe
  23. Very unfortunate that someone believes the 02, which we all admire here, belongs in the junk yard only for the hopes of the lucky few who still own one, to rob parts for what we need to keep it on the road. How convenient. I agree with you, it was fun to come across the very few 02's at the yard back in the day and find what you needed maybe after a few trips there. Either to collect as back up bits or to replace broken bits, but there is something to appreciate when we just don't see them much anymore in that light. That is where the value is not being seen, sad. Now that we are "off topic" and name calling individuals, can this move there too. To answer the original topic, your issue could of been addressed by either contacting the admin directly or posting in off topic. No problem, we are here for the most part to help everyone. Moe
  24. There is also a well written article of Lisa's collection to. Nice!!! https://marqued.com/editorial/3Ury9mVPKfCoE8DT5bD8GR/this-ultimate-bmw-trifecta-collection-is-female-driven Worth reposting if it already has been. Moe
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