Recent content by mr. black

Quick question. It I have a 94 E36 325is with a blown engine. Can I swap it for the 328is of same and just incur the weight penalty? This would be for ITR/ITS.

I'm trying to pull the head off my E36. The thing is that the previous owner replaced the BMW head bolts with ARP studs. Instead of being able to use the BMW head bolt tool or a torx head socket, I now need a 12 point 1/2 inch metric equivalent. I believe it's 12mm or 14mm. The catch is that it...

Anyone heard of Autohead. They sell refurbished heads with everything except for cams for 650. It seems like the easiest/cheapest way to go, but wanted to get some background.

I'm trying to get down to MARRS race at Summit on the 24th of April. I'm in Baltimore. Where and/or what is the best way and best price to purchase some Hoosiers and still have enough time to get them mounted and balanced? Also, I have a set of Hankook Venturas R2 with 80% still on them. I use...

Back again. I have an enclosed car hauler. Sometimes when you turn on the signal light the trailer brakes engage in sequence with the signal creating a herky-jerky turn. Sometimes it happens by applying the brake. I tried cleaning out the 7 pin connector and that seemed to have worked on an...

I have an '06 F150 Lariat that is my partial daily and tow vehicle for an enclosed trailer. I read either in Grassroots or Sportscar about buying tires for your truck that have a longer lifespan and work load capability. I can't find the article and I need to get new tires before winter...

I was wondering if anyone wanted to weigh in on this. I recently did an event with NASA. They have started a Spec3 ("SpecE36") class. One of the requirments is that the shock/strut towers, subframe, rear control arms, and mounting points be reinforced. I was told that this was purely for safety...

Back again. I have been doing track days at Summit Point in my IT s/r 325is. I am running out of gear about 2/3rd of the way down the straight. 7k redline surge in 5th gear. No problems anywhere else. I have 3.73s in now and I believe my back up that came with the car is a 4.10. The car ran in...

I have an E36 BMW and I'm need to install an instructors seat within two weeks. Any recommendations for a relatively inexpensive bracket base? I am ordering a fiberglass seat from JEGS.

I'm running an ITS E36 BMW in the mid-Atlantic region. Where can I find good used tires for a budget price? Preferably the Hoosiers. Where do most buy their new ones for that matter?

I have recently purchased an E36. I haven't been able to get much track time, but the little time I have had out I've picked up a low click/thump noise in the rear. It speeds up and slows with the car. I do not hear or feel a vibration at speed. I only had it to about 5k rpm due to new engine...

Hi, I finally purchased a ride. It's an ITS E36. I need to take it out to an open track day to break in the motor and get used to the car. I live in Baltimore and want to go out on the 17th to Summit Point. Where can I get my car teched? Also, the OEM battery hold down does not work with the...

Hi, First I want to say thanks to all the input that I received from my last thread about buying a racecar. Now I've narrowed it down to wanting to buy an ITS/ITR E36. An E30 if I can't find an E36 I can afford. From what I can tell it will allow me the widest options of classes to run in...

Hi, I'm new to this forum and am in the process of purchasing a 92 E36 racer. It's set up for D prepared (older World Challenge car). The thing is, I live in Baltimore and the car is in Dover, NH. I received this link from a guy off the SCCA website. Does anybody know anyone that lives in the...