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Forum: US and North America 12-03-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,957
Posted By andy
Tony's a great guy and is a master of metallurgy....

Tony's a great guy and is a master of metallurgy.

We're not 100% sure what we're going to do next, but plans are for something newer, perhaps still in production. It depends on if and when and...
Forum: US and North America 12-03-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,957
Posted By andy
One of the funniest stories I have from owning...

One of the funniest stories I have from owning this car occurred when I was driving down hwy 85 in San Jose on my way back from just (finally) getting the engine swap BAR approved, a process that...
Forum: US and North America 12-03-2009, 12:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,957
Posted By andy
The fastest 318ti racecar, for sale

1995 BMW 318ti, M52 power

The 2009 USTCC Runner-up #38 Mad Man Motorsports BMW 318ti is available for sale. This is an excellent USTCC car, but would be easily competitive in NASA Performance...
Forum: US and North America 11-04-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,891
Posted By andy
Forgeline Wheels 16x8

For sale -

4 16x8 Forgeline RS wheels, as seen below. I have the center caps, all wheels are free from rash, and in great condition. These are real forged polished aluminum that originally ran...
Forum: Suspension 11-04-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,081
Posted By andy
I don't know - I've got it pretty low too. :) ...

I don't know - I've got it pretty low too. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3062371934_3fb47b542b.jpg

Swapping springs isn't the way to go - you need coilovers, then you can buy any...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 09-04-2009, 12:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,146
Posted By andy
They've really been cranking out the videos from...

They've really been cranking out the videos from earlier this year, in anticipation for us racing at Miller Motorsports Park at NASA Nationals in two weeks.

Enjoy some more racin' action:
...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 08-21-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,146
Posted By andy
My favorite part too. :biggrin:

My favorite part too. :biggrin:
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 08-21-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,146
Posted By andy
Here's the 1st incarnation of the wing: ...

Here's the 1st incarnation of the wing:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2948052958_b5b98cd9b3.jpg

And leading from pole in November - good shot of the splitter.
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Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 08-21-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,146
Posted By andy
Sure - We did the aero in preparation for the end...

Sure - We did the aero in preparation for the end of last year, and were rewarded finishing the last 3 races on the podium. The wing is an APR wing with the APR risers plus some extenders that...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 08-21-2009, 12:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,146
Posted By andy
USTCC Final Drive TV 2009 Season Opener

Thought I'd put this up - our season opener from April at Thunderhill. I had a crappy start (drove too much Spece30 in the off-season :D), but there's some good in car video showing the ti's...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 08-20-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 33,292
Posted By andy
We're ending up about 2650 at the end of a race...

We're ending up about 2650 at the end of a race these days, with driver. I'm planning to lose another 45lbs or so before NASA Nationals - time for some Lexan. :) Interesting thread, it looks like...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-27-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,125
Posted By andy
Heh - I wish I'd seen this thread earlier. ...

Heh - I wish I'd seen this thread earlier.

The standard 4pt autopower bar fits in the ti - I had it in mine in there for years. One thing that everyone should take note of - the B-pillar feet on...
Forum: Engine 10-25-2008, 01:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,135
Posted By andy
I'm certain my '95 sport ti came new from the...

I'm certain my '95 sport ti came new from the dealership with an electric fan, I bought it new that way. I still have the fan / shroud / radiator laying around somewhere. I think the M42 is still...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-25-2008, 01:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,330
Posted By andy
True - the ti really is its own beast, even...

True - the ti really is its own beast, even though it resembles both the e36 and e30. While it has the e30 style trailing arms, it has the 106" wheelbase, a full 5" longer than an e30...that can...
Forum: Engine 10-21-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,786
Posted By andy
Far and away the best power upgrade with a stock...

Far and away the best power upgrade with a stock engine is a lower ratio diff. If you can find a 4.44 LSD from an automatic ti, you will burn rubber in 1st and 2nd gear, and keep up with integras...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-21-2008, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,330
Posted By andy
If you're making standard 318ti power and weight,...

If you're making standard 318ti power and weight, then the 450/650 might work. But I've liked a setup much closer to the 500/500 one in my car. Especially if you run a fair amount of bar, that will...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-21-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,533
Posted By andy
I tracked this car for a long time with just the...

I tracked this car for a long time with just the stock 4 banger, but any of the M5x engines make a very nice car. The first M50 I got cost me just the time to go pick it up.

I thought I'd posted...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-21-2008, 04:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,533
Posted By andy
Me too! :biggrin: Oh and if you check out...

Me too! :biggrin:

Oh and if you check out p74 of the November 2008 Sport Compact Car, we're in there too, minus the wing.
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-21-2008, 04:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,533
Posted By andy
The dyno in my gallery was done with the engine...

The dyno in my gallery was done with the engine (obd1 M52) with S52 cams, off the shelf OBD1 S52 GIAC software from DSR, headers, stock airbox, and exhaust that was made from an e36 M3 center section...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-20-2008, 06:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,533
Posted By andy
A quick shot under the rear - the main problem in...

A quick shot under the rear - the main problem in going low on the back of the ti is the swaybar starts to hit the axles under compression. BTM Motorwerks in Campbell have modified the swaybar...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-16-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,533
Posted By andy
Quick update - awesome results at Buttonwillow...

Quick update - awesome results at Buttonwillow this weekend - see ustcc.com for details. I think we've got a setup on the rear of the car that actually works now. I'm going to try to get pics when...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 07-11-2008, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,533
Posted By andy
Or the SRT-4 - I'm being beaten by a dodge. :mad:...

Or the SRT-4 - I'm being beaten by a dodge. :mad:

When it really comes down to it, a real race car is going to go as fast as you optimize the equation: (build to the limit of the rules x Money) =...
Forum: Brakes 07-09-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,591
Posted By andy
I have to say - upgrading the bushing material in...

I have to say - upgrading the bushing material in the e36 brakes seems to make a huge difference to me. I had a lot of brake pad problems mostly related to the full surface of the pad not being used.
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 07-09-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,533
Posted By andy
Oh - to see a comparison, check out my photo...

Oh - to see a comparison, check out my photo gallery. Those pics were before we really went to work on the chassis.
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 07-09-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,533
Posted By andy
I'm afraid I don't have any more pics of the rear...

I'm afraid I don't have any more pics of the rear setup at this point - things are still changing a bit. Suffice it to say that with 5" springs we had to essentially remove the height adjuster to...
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