Author Topic: a swiss 318is racecar (Read 28490 times)

swiss318is · « **on:** January 25, 2008, 03:41:21 AM »

well..!!sometimes it is boring so i decided to start a new thread about building up my racecar!its a freetime project and every idea about the suspension, brakes, engine (m42b18) and stuff are welcome. there are no limits.

on the red car i already removed the engine, drivetrain, the interieur and the suspension

swiss318is · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:46:27 AM »

on this pic you see a bit of the main problem of the car..! somebody crashed into the car, so the back is nearly destroyed and the truck is a bit shorter. also a small damage in the front on the left side

swiss318is · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:15:27 AM »

i found a few pictures long time ago in the internet... i have the same idea: replace the back, the doors and the front with fiberglass. have a look... its gonna be a big project:
first i will make a aerodynamic shape out of foam

with the help of this shape i can make a fiberglassbody
then, i will cut the sheetmetals on the back

at the end it will look like that

swiss318is · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:16:50 AM »

what ideas do you have for a car like that? what do you think about? i will post pics of the heavy damages.

swiss318is · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:37:37 AM »

perhaps a turbo engine and a bodywork like an old racecar?

swiss318is · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:42:08 AM »

the solution for the front end ot the car

koyota · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2008, 05:35:35 AM »

Quote from: swiss318is;41663

the solution for the front end ot the car

DAMN, this engine is only 2 inches off the ground :eek: Are you really going to do this or something like it?

swiss318is · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2008, 05:43:35 AM »

well. if i look to my m42b18 engine and the gearbox...?? im not sure if i can put the engine that low...?! even with drysump i am not sure! i am planning to lower the engine as much as possible, thats for sure but at the moment i have no plan how to!?and how low

swiss318is · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2008, 05:59:40 AM »

post your ideas about a racecar on basis of an e30 318is with an m42b18 engine! please dont talk about m3 or m5 engine swaps... thats not the idea!

swiss318is · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2008, 07:06:14 AM »

how the front suspension will look like...like an dtm e30 m3

hoevesruperd · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2008, 08:32:32 AM »

wow! thats a cool project!! i want more. for the body work i'd say an old WTCC style would do nice

D. Clay · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2008, 01:34:58 PM »

Put the driver as far back and to the right side as you can. Extend the pedals and steering column to compensate. Make a dash that covers it all up. Put the battery in right rear and as much stuff as you can on the right side of the car. Make everything on the left side such as steering shafts, pedals, gauges, etc. as light as possible. Try for 52% rear weight and as close to 50/50 side weight as you can get. Then use ballast if needed where you think it will do the most good. Move the engine and trans to the rear and to the right as in post 7 above. Driveshaft, and differential to the right a few inches. Use corresponding longer and shorter axles and modify the suspension crossmember accordingly. This will give even more room to get the driver toward the center of the car. No limits? You asked.

e30 4cyl · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2008, 08:44:59 PM »

It is amazing how they can mount the engine so low and far back like that. Aerodynamics are also another area where you could find huge performance improvements. Maybe use modern day DTM cars as an example... huge splitter, flat bottom, rear diffusor, front dive planes, fender vents, big rear wing, and those flaps behind the rear wheels. They even sculpt special mirrors.
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swiss318is · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2008, 11:57:25 AM »

some pics of the damages of the car.

the back is folded on the side because of the impact

the damages dont look so bad on the pics, but you have problems with closing the trunk lid.. and i had some problems removing the spare tire...!!

swiss318is · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2008, 05:28:06 PM »

i hope to be able to weld a rollcage like in the picture..! with some nice sidepipes!