snk Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 ITR is a lot different than SPEC3 will be. So you're going to build a $30k ITR car, what happens if SCCA passes the sfi H&N rule in 2009??? Anyway this is off topic. Any news to what suspension or tires spec3 will run on? I'd guess toyo's, but what size? I don't plan on spending $30K in ITR. Not even close. SCCA already tried to require SFI 38.1 but it didn't after its members raised their voices. I know they've done many things people don't agree with, but they did the right thing this time, IMO. I'll hold my faith that they will keep listening with regards to this specific issue. Agreed that this is getting too off topic for this thread. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I may be able to participate in Spec3 but if it doesn't happen, then I'm sure I won't be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolo1racer Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 ITR is a lot different than SPEC3 will be. So you're going to build a $30k ITR car, what happens if SCCA passes the sfi H&N rule in 2009??? Anyway this is off topic. Any news to what suspension or tires spec3 will run on? I'd guess toyo's, but what size? I'm hearing 15's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim P. Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 I have a 94 325i that I was using as a daily driver, it has a moisture problem, the sunroof leaked... I got tired of the damp, musty, mildew smell in it so we gutted it and put a cage in it this weekend. I am going to set it up for Performance Touring (PT) and/or GTS... ...and still drive it as a daily driver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasajj Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 well of course you will Jimbo....the speed is about the same for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim P. Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 well of course you will Jimbo....the speed is about the same for you.... I'll be glad to take you for a ride JJ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolo1racer Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 What's the good word gang, is this thing a go or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbgeek Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Monthly bump. My dad just picked up an E36 and wants to know what to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim P. Posted March 2, 2008 Members Share Posted March 2, 2008 I just finished and E36 and plan to race it in GTS - I haven't heard anything yet about the series so I am assuming it might appear in '09. Meanwhile the GTS group in our region is healthy and fun to run with so I'll race with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim P. Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 Here's some pics of my E36*: *I need to wash it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Updating here as I just did on bimmerforums... Here is what's going on, paraphrased from a phonecall with the Spec3 series creator/director this morning. One of the main goals for NASA Spec3 is affordable competitive roadracing with a car that is relatively easy to obtain and assemble. Therefore, as part of the "spec'ing" process for all the parts involved, NASA is obtaining not only special part numbers but also discounted prices for anyone building a car. NASA is also making sure the spec part sources will already have plenty of the spec items in stock beforehand, and will be capable of continued production on demand. The recent news on nasaforums is about the Spec3 brake pads specifically: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=21163 ...and that deal is just the first of several similar arrangements. The rules themselves are done, i.e. the spec parts have all been decided. The document could've been released 1-2 months ago with "here they are guys, start building your cars at full price for everything" then when people called the vendors, the answer could've been "sorry sir, that's back-ordered." Instead, and specifically because of the delay, you will tentatively soon be able to call a spec source for a spec part and get it not only right then, but also at a nice discount. For those who are patient and can understand what kind of undertaking that can be... the rewards will definitely be worth it once the rules are released. And just to throw y'all a bone, here's another pic of the prototype: http://www.get-fast.net/gallery/feb08vir/feb08vir013.jpg Thanks, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott G. Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 Interesting that a brake pad would be spec'd. Isn't that unusual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 It's not unusual anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott G. Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 Let me preface this with acknowleding that complaining has become somewhat of a national past-time. Most folks could use a dose of "suck it up and move on". That being said.... It's hard to understand how one starts with a philosophy of "keep the cost down" and ends up specing the brake pads. I understand specing the calipers and rotors, but pads? Different pads and pad combinations suit different driving styles. If there's a brake pad out there that is clearly better (not just different, but better) then any other pad, I'd sure like to hear about it. I need all the help I can get. What's next, spec oil and fluids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcolangelo2005 Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Jon, thanks for your work on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasaregistrar Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 the prototype was out at VIR this last weekend and ran in the comp school.... Congrats to James Packer who successfully passed the school and earned his license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmcd Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Any update on when the rules might be released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 This may answer some of your questions... viewtopic.php?f=23&t=21883 (also posted at http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=994087 ) Hope it helps, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmcd Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Great information. Thanks for posting the link here! I never would have seen it otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcolangelo2005 Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks for your hard work on this, Chris and Jon. The minimum racing weight of 2970 lbs seems a bit high. Any reason why it can't be lower? How stripped down was your test car? Was all of the soundproofing removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedform Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Is there any updates on this series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 See the bimmerforums link above for much discussion. Otherwise, no news... chassis #2 is almost complete, gets logbooked next week, and will make its race debut at Hyperfest. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedform Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I've been watching there as well. Just picked up a used '94 and am ready to start building once we have more news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 There's enough news in that thread to start building now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niles Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 YES! Time to start shopping for another car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niles Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Talk to me goose. [/top gun] Any updates? If this is going to be shelved for a while that's cool, but either way I'm planning on buying and caging an e36. The question then is what class to prep for. I've always loved the e36, and would love for this to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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