Bought a E36...
tug - 7/11/10 at 10:21 AM
...the build should start soon.
Too bad I have to take a part the 325td, because the sound of that turbo is just orgasmic 
//Just a note on what I am building.
It is for a school project (first year of master in mechanical engineering). We have to design/build a chassis, suspension and attach the engines
(hybrid). The rest will be done during the summer(not for a grade) and next year for last year of masters.
From the E36 we are taking:
- Differential
- Direction
- Windshield
- Brake
- Hubs
- Half shafts
Then we are adding a Hayabusa motor coupled with a HiPer AC50 motor(60hp). With a battery pack that should last 30miles on electric mod.
Chassis design is not done, we have to make modifications. Make is thinner (right now it is WAY to wide), make the cross bar in the middle disappear,
since we want to have a swappable battery pack. And make sure everything fits nicely.
The suspension is going to be push-rod, probably with Bilstein shocks/spring. There is still a few modifications to do since we just bought the E36,
we weren't sure before where we were going to have the mounting points on the hubs.
If you have any question or comments please feel free to as. As this is going to be presented to my teachers in March, I need to be ready.
[Edited on 7-11-10 by tug]
prawnabie - 7/11/10 at 10:27 AM
I like the logitech pedals!
prawnabie - 7/11/10 at 10:27 AM
I like the logitech pedals!
tug - 7/11/10 at 10:51 AM
It was just to see how much room that was going to take. Like the suspension it is far from being perfect (not even attached).
Paradoxia0 - 7/11/10 at 11:50 AM
I like the idea of electric in there too, is this to use with the petrol engine for extra power or as an eco friendly option?
Are you planning on putting bodywork on leaving it fairly open like an Atom?
Mark
tug - 7/11/10 at 01:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Paradoxia0
I like the idea of electric in there too, is this to use with the petrol engine for extra power or as an eco friendly option?
Are you planning on putting bodywork on leaving it fairly open like an Atom?
Mark
It is for both power and have a better mpg.
I've wanted to buy a hybrid sport car for 4 years now. Finally got around drawing blue prints last year. But it was still way before main stream
car builders displayed their models. ie, Porsche 918, many Citroëns and I don't feel like naming all the other ones as the list is getting long
now days. It seems that car builders will be going this way in the future (maybe 5years will be common).
Since I'll be looking for a job soon. I want to stand out when they hire me 
The body will be Tesla roadster inspired. But the front will have headlights of the Peugeot 207 or 308. I know it'll be a lot of work to do the
body. But I will dedicate next summer (3 months) to do it full time.
tug - 7/11/10 at 01:24 PM
I love those rims : (I used to have them on my 3000gt VR4, looked so good)
5zigen fn01r-c
[Edited on 7-11-10 by tug]