BMW racing

[TWR335E21]

It's been a hectic few months that have included my finally competing in a few sprint events. I have nearly finished getting my ''BMW County Race'' inspited 316 the way I want it. Its got a 1.8 twin-cam, dogleg close ratio box and low 4:1 Quaiffe diff. Also fitted Wilwoods and Silverstone cut slicks.

Here she be.











Seems the Police don't like track cars on their roads.




I sold the M3 to a German chap.

Regretted it.

Got this.





MIB - the orange e21 daily driver is now rocking an M52 2.8 24V and goes pretty well with nearly 200 brake and more to come very soon.



Finally, with the TWR 335 being close to being back on the road after a 22 year break, these came today....

[Rob Bell]

Who is the old block leaning on your car in the top picture?

[tommi]

hey mark did you get any points or anything? what did the rozzers do you for? they used to love my e21 but not my 11J wheels that are dangerous to cycilists apparantly

[TWR335E21]

Mr Needle or something? He reckoned he could drive a bit too!

They didn't like the tyres Tommi. There was a 'E' mark though so I blagged it.

Here's that bloke again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcbDdcN3bF0

[TWR335E21]

Due to my inability to stick with anything for long the M3 has gone back to Germany. I also sold my e21 track car and have decided to build myself the track car I actually want. It's based on a 1976 non-sunroof shell that I got cheap.
Being an early car it's eligible for more classic events. I also picked up a sweet, newly rebuilt m10 engine that's putting out a dyno proven 180 brake running e30 M3 injection and DAT management.
Suspension will be GAZ and brakes are Wilwood. I've got poly windows and all glassfiber panels too, so should be pretty light. 900kg's is the goal. I'm also fitting wide arches. Nothing too Carlos Fandango but enough to cover the BBS splits I'm doing a DIY refurb' on.

Whilst the e21 build goes on I picked up a cheap track prepped 325 e30. Only recent changes are a cage and e30 M3 evo spoilers front and rear.



This is the 1976 e21 basis.



BBS splits.



M10 / 180 brake



This is the colour and look I'm going for.



My daily, the orange 323 / m52 2.8 is now running an e12 M535 slipper and is making a reliable 220 brake which makes it fun. Sadly the TWR is still bloody miles from completion but still manages to cost me a bloody fortune.

Anyway, Happy New Year chaps.

[bulletproofbob]

saw the car on ebay and wondered what was occuring... all looks good to me now though!!

[Relentless Rob]

Will you be blasting the shell? Painting yellow over red can be a pain in the cheeks.

[TWR335E21]

I hadn't planned to, to be honest. Maybe a rethink on colour is in order?

[TWR335E21]

Some progress.

[TeamTotalWankel]

Back on the 335 now are we?? Very confusing!!

Just seen your little bit in this months 'PC' (can't say it in full round here, folk have had their jaffas revoked for less )

[TWR335E21]

Yes, I've got MIB the orange daily, the TWR and the race car build plus an e30 track-day car. I can't explain why? It's an affliction I think?

I just saw the little bit myself. It's gone to pastures new now though.

[TWR335E21]

Finally got some paint on the car and tomorrow it's off to the trimmer for the new headlining and trim for the pillars.













I came across an article on Alpina today too.