Turbo E30 "Drift" Car

[speedminded]

Great handling car with an unspecified amount of power ;) Built by AutoFAB for IA member live~sideway.

Pics suck!!! It was freakin cold & windy and I didn't have a tripod or the remote for the camera. Blah...

[VooDooXII]

Hey...car looks great though! I love that color.

[Fr33way]

For some reason I think chrome kidneys would set it off. Interior shots?

[VooDooXII]

For some reason I think chrome kidneys would set it off.

I agree.

[speedminded]

For some reason I think chrome kidneys would set it off. Interior shots?Got one with the door open from a rear view so you can see the ladder bars on the cage but that's it...

[changaroo]

secksy, i wonder where that second place is :D

[k20siboii]

nice pics love the car

[speedminded]

secksy, i wonder where that second place is :DIf I told you i'd have to kill you :tongue:

[mushroom_toy]

gorgeous

[Jason..]

WOW THATS CLEAN

[Autofab]

Nice e30 who built that thing... =)

[speedminded]

Nice e30 who built that thing... =)Ionno but I know who's gonna be workin on mine :D The question is ladder bar, x-brace, or both? :ninja:

[Civic_H2b]

looking good

[2rotor]

reminds me of the Turbo E30 we built for a customer too, but he hasnt had it painted yet... love that color, very slick appearance.

[speedminded]

Photochop!

[rojodamonkey]

nice pic's got anymore

[JITB]

Photochop!


nooo too jdm!

need some euro style wheels..

did that the car used to be bright red?

[speedminded]

nooo too jdm!

need some euro style wheels..

did that the car used to be bright red?Ah, whateva! JDM/EDM/USDM...just do what looks good :tongue:

It's not the red one you're probably thinking of...this is a customers car and the bright red one is one of AutoFAB's personal cars.

[vrt eggroll]

those work wheels look pretty damn good on that thing in silver

[Autofab]

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[Autofab]

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[Autofab]

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[Autofab]

power plant
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[Autofab]

2.7L SOHC Turbo (280whp and 335torque @ 13psi) (LOW BOOST)

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[Autofab]

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[OG-Skinny]

Get off the computer! Nice Bimmerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rr

[live~sideway]

Nice e30 who built that thing... =)

true true i wonder who drives it...

so i know you guys are gonna hook me up and give me those black painted stock rims:goodjob:

and in case anybody is guessing yes it is fast.

[Elbow]

SEX

[rojodamonkey]

I wish i had one, sweet build

[sk8ercof316]

Autofab, what brake setup does that last e30 pictured have? Just wondering.

[SiRed94]

thats a clean ass oldschool bmw...

[speedminded]

Autofab, what brake setup does that last e30 pictured have? Just wondering.Mustang Cobra ;)

[sk8ercof316]

Mustang Cobra ;)
what year model?

[RUFFIAN]

Photochop!Only gold BBS'S will do. tight ride though. When I get my XR4TI sorted out I would love to run you;)

[speedminded]

what year model?I found the conversion kit last week but not sure what company was selling it now, AutoFAB can tell more about it and i'm sure they can order it.

[Autofab]

Autofab, what brake setup does that last e30 pictured have? Just wondering.


It has the IE big brake kit.

This kit is intended for cars with 16" wheels. Available for the 318/325 and the M3 please specify. It uses a PBR aluminum 2 piston floating caliper. The large pads are the same as used by the Mustang Cobra. Rotors are 2 piece with aluminum center (hat) measuring 310mm x 20mm with gas slots. Kit includes calipers, rotors, pads, brackets, hardware, and stainless steel braided hoses. These brakes are very effective and reduce unsprung weight. I prefer floating calipers for the E30 cars because they require less room between the wheel spokes and the rotor so are not as likely to require spacers. Also pads size is larger than similar kits with 4 piston calipers. Kit is also available with 28mm wide rotor at $95 additional cost. We also offer a rear kit for the E30's to go with our front kits. The front kit will set you back about $1200.

Let me know if you want one, just give us a call!

[Autofab]

IE big brake kit

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[Autofab]

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[changaroo]

autofab does some cleaaan work! very nice. i love how the turbo is where the headlight housing is, very sneaky :O

[speedminded]

autofab does some cleaaan work! very nice. i love how the turbo is where the headlight housing is, very sneaky :OThe velocity stack is an AutoFAB trademark for both N/A and Boosted E30's...it means you just won't see it for long in your mirror ;)

[Tracy]

Gorgeous. I love that color.

[RUFFIAN]

The velocity stack is an AutoFAB trademark for both N/A and Boosted E30's...it means you just won't see it for long in your mirror ;)thats funny but so true. I remember Thomas' black one he used to bring to Moreland back in the day. very friggin fast.:goodjob:

[sk8ercof316]

IE big brake kit

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I thought that kit looked familiar. I love IE's stuff. I almost bought a used turbo system stage 1 kit, that was made buy IE and TCD.

[sk8ercof316]

It has the IE big brake kit.

This kit is intended for cars with 16" wheels. Available for the 318/325 and the M3 please specify. It uses a PBR aluminum 2 piston floating caliper. The large pads are the same as used by the Mustang Cobra. Rotors are 2 piece with aluminum center (hat) measuring 310mm x 20mm with gas slots. Kit includes calipers, rotors, pads, brackets, hardware, and stainless steel braided hoses. These brakes are very effective and reduce unsprung weight. I prefer floating calipers for the E30 cars because they require less room between the wheel spokes and the rotor so are not as likely to require spacers. Also pads size is larger than similar kits with 4 piston calipers. Kit is also available with 28mm wide rotor at $95 additional cost. We also offer a rear kit for the E30's to go with our front kits. The front kit will set you back about $1200.

Let me know if you want one, just give us a call!


So, you order it from IE first?

[live~sideway]

nice im suprised you guys found those pictures on drift 411 and dgtrials...

ha yeah you wont see it long in your mirror cause itll be passing you. and thomas love the car im so pumped tonight some guy in his cobra still with the dealer tag on it. rolled up beside me and messed with me so i down shifted to 3rd and let him start going and i romped on it and even with the rheostat messed up and it missing hella bad. i ripped that guy a new one.:goodjob::D:bannana:

[sk8ercof316]

nice im suprised you guys found those pictures on drift 411 and dgtrials...

ha yeah you wont see it long in your mirror cause itll be passing you. and thomas love the car im so pumped tonight some guy in his cobra still with the dealer tag on it. rolled up beside me and messed with me so i down shifted to 3rd and let him start going and i romped on it and even with the rheostat messed up and it missing hella bad. i ripped that guy a new one.:goodjob::D:bannana:
You should put that in the kills forum. E30>Mustang!

[speedminded]

nice im suprised you guys found those pictures on drift 411 and dgtrials...

ha yeah you wont see it long in your mirror cause itll be passing you. and thomas love the car im so pumped tonight some guy in his cobra still with the dealer tag on it. rolled up beside me and messed with me so i down shifted to 3rd and let him start going and i romped on it and even with the rheostat messed up and it missing hella bad. i ripped that guy a new one.:goodjob::D:bannana:lolol, a stock Cobra can't begin to touch that car...hell, technically you should be right at the same performance as a 996 Twin Turbo :D

[Autofab]

2.7L SOHC Turbo (280whp and 335torque @ 13psi) (LOW BOOST)


(http://vid87.photobucket.com/albums/k151/Autofab/videos/100_7308.flv)

[live~sideway]

You should put that in the kills forum. E30>Mustang!

i was so pumped its exactly what i wanted the car for.

corba guy: oh man my car is so fast look at this kid in his stupid old bmw. ill show him a real car.

then bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah psssst

cobra guy: whered he go?

[iloveboost]

true true i wonder who drives it...

so i know you guys are gonna hook me up and give me those black painted stock rims:goodjob:

and in case anybody is guessing yes it is fast.


nice im suprised you guys found those pictures on drift 411 and dgtrials...

ha yeah you wont see it long in your mirror cause itll be passing you. and thomas love the car im so pumped tonight some guy in his cobra still with the dealer tag on it. rolled up beside me and messed with me so i down shifted to 3rd and let him start going and i romped on it and even with the rheostat messed up and it missing hella bad. i ripped that guy a new one.:goodjob::D:bannana:

You sure are cocky for a car only making 280whp. I can think of 10 cars on the forum that would give you a reality check really quick.

Neat car, but it's not anywhere near the fastest thing around.

[speedminded]

You sure are cocky for a car only making 280whp. I can think of 10 cars on the forum that would give you a reality check really quick.

Neat car, but it's not anywhere near the fastest thing around.Is it the fastest car around? Nope. If you want to be technical about it nothing in this state is the fastest thing BUT for the power to weight ratio of this car makes it quick plus it handles well...

Any car that is more than capable of beating up on 500hp+ Corvettes is fast compared to the majority of cars on both the street and this forum...not to mention that's on low boost ;)

[Kalifornia087]

You sure are cocky for a car only making 280whp. I can think of 10 cars on the forum that would give you a reality check really quick.

Neat car, but it's not anywhere near the fastest thing around.
He never sad its the fastest thing around.
But it is a fast, purpose built handling/drift machine.
Don't be a d1ck, hes just enjoying his car.

Car turned out great wes!! Hope to be out there sliding with ya again soon!!

[iloveboost]

It's Thanksgiving, I don't need to be arguing over the internet, lol.

Cool car, looks good and I'm sure it's quick! Enjoy it and have fun!

[sk8ercof316]

i was so pumped its exactly what i wanted the car for.

corba guy: oh man my car is so fast look at this kid in his stupid old bmw. ill show him a real car.

then bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah psssst

cobra guy: whered he go?
I would have been pumped to. Nice car by the way. E30's FTMFW!!!!!!!!!

[sk8ercof316]

2.7L SOHC Turbo (280whp and 335torque @ 13psi) (LOW BOOST)

http://vid87.photobucket.com/albums/k151/Autofab/videos/100_7308.flv
Link does not work. Please fix it, I want to see more of this car. :goodjob:

[speedminded]

Link does not work. Please fix it, I want to see more of this car. :goodjob:workin on it! Vids will be on youtube in sec!

[speedminded]

Dyno Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt7KaDIvwBw

[live~sideway]

It's Thanksgiving, I don't need to be arguing over the internet, lol.

Cool car, looks good and I'm sure it's quick! Enjoy it and have fun!

yeah bro i really dont thinks its all that fast to tell you the truth but that guy in his cobra sure thought his was.my car is built for drift not straight line racing. im not cocky its just awesome to finally have something quick i mean i used to think that my stock vert was quick cause i beat hondas and slow crap.

have a good thanksgiving everybody and yeah austin ill see you out there next time. cant wait to see what you get next.

p.s. yeah man low boost for now and 225/50/16 not great on traction

[sk8ercof316]

Dyno Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt7KaDIvwBw
Thanks. Got a question, how much is the Autofab turbo kit?

[Kalifornia087]

It's Thanksgiving, I don't need to be arguing over the internet, lol.
Cool car, looks good and I'm sure it's quick! Enjoy it and have fun!
I appreciate that.
Thats the holiday spirit!!

And yeah wes hopefully i'll be out there sometime soon. Things are haywire!!!

[Autofab]

Thanks. Got a question, how much is the Autofab turbo kit?


It depends waht you are going to put it on. m20 or s14? Let me know and we can work the pricing details out from there. What format is the set up for? (Drag, Drift, Street, Touring....)

[sk8ercof316]

It depends waht you are going to put it on. m20 or s14? Let me know and we can work the pricing details out from there. What format is the set up for? (Drag, Drift, Street, Touring....)
It would be for the m20b25 engine. It would be used for street/drifting. I'll pm you the rest. Thanks.

[khailon]

ooo i lik the wheels on it

[BuBBa DRiFT]

yay for wes's car

i rode it in


and hell yes it is fast

that thing will get completely sideways if you dont take it easy!

[speedminded]

yay for wes's car

i rode it in


and hell yes it is fast

that thing will get completely sideways if you dont take it easy!Imagine turning the boost up to 1.5+ bar :eek:

[FoolsDrifFWD]

nice

[BuBBa DRiFT]

i want to drive it so bad its not even funny

[Dominic49]

It depends waht you are going to put it on. m20 or s14? Let me know and we can work the pricing details out from there. What format is the set up for? (Drag, Drift, Street, Touring....)


no he wont.... its been 3 weeks now... thomas...

anyways if you piece together the kit yourself... it will cost you around 2000 or so for parts 500 for megasquirt ecu 500 for custom exhaust setup and an extra 1000 for 2.7i stroker build...

[live~sideway]

so guys i was out tuning the last little bit of the trouble out of it. i got it all clear up and was heading home and some kid in a honda rear ended me its not to bad but its still sucks.

[speedminded]

so guys i was out tuning the last little bit of the trouble out of it. i got it all clear up and was heading home and some kid in a honda rear ended me its not to bad but its still sucks.That sucks!

hrmm... does it look like this now?? :tongue:

[sk8ercof316]

no he wont.... its been 3 weeks now... thomas...

anyways if you piece together the kit yourself... it will cost you around 2000 or so for parts 500 for megasquirt ecu 500 for custom exhaust setup and an extra 1000 for 2.7i stroker build...
That sounds reasonable. But, I have no idea how to tune a megasquirt ecu.

[sk8ercof316]

That sucks!

hrmm... does it look like this now?? :tongue:
Actually, that doesn't look all that bad. It looks like one of the first tourings.

[Dominic49]

That sounds reasonable. But, I have no idea how to tune a megasquirt ecu.


contact mike mccoy for tuning...

[Tree]

i think i know whose car that is

[sk8ercof316]

contact mike mccoy for tuning...
Who is that? How do I get in touch with him?

[live~sideway]

That sucks!

hrmm... does it look like this now?? :tongue:

lol yeah exactly but nah its not to bad ill post up pics soon.

but yeah sk8er autofab can do the tuning for you or you can download the tuning software and buy the cable and your set on a laptop.

[speedminded]

That sounds reasonable. But, I have no idea how to tune a megasquirt ecu.Megasquirt is in Suwanee silly ;)

[sk8ercof316]

lol yeah exactly but nah its not to bad ill post up pics soon.

but yeah sk8er autofab can do the tuning for you or you can download the tuning software and buy the cable and your set on a laptop.
Can you give me the website where I can get the tuning software and cable? I would probably buy a plug and play megasquirt off a guy on e30tech.

Thanks.

[sk8ercof316]

Megasquirt is in Suwanee silly ;)
Huh? :thinking: :???:

[speedminded]

Huh? :thinking: :???:Megaskeet is in Suwanee next door to AutoFab. They have a dyno and can do the tuning.

[BuBBa DRiFT]

lol, megaskeet

[live~sideway]

Huh? :thinking: :???:

yeah bro megasquirt is litteraly right next door to autofab. chec out diyautotune.com that where you can get it but if i was you id just get autofab to get it all.

[BuBBa DRiFT]

hey wes, you down for some gymkhana? (sp?)

im thinking about it since its cheap

[2shroom]

mmmm......... goodness

[live~sideway]

hey wes, you down for some gymkhana? (sp?)

im thinking about it since its cheap

nah i cant cause i work now at sears so i cant come up as much. and im taking like the whole week of christmas off.

[MC Hammer]

looks great! love the color

[Kalifornia087]

That sucks you got hit!!
Hope its not that bad Wes!!

[MichaelSPU]

ok wes, well take you to our old, but new spot, be sure to bring the beast, well celebrate xmas the right way

sydwayzzzzzzzz

[sk8ercof316]

Megaskeet is in Suwanee next door to AutoFab. They have a dyno and can do the tuning.
O, ok. Thanks.

[live~sideway]

That sucks you got hit!!
Hope its not that bad Wes!!

its not to bad just mean a new bumper and trim and i gotta get the spare tire well and some of that metal pulled back out.

ill be there mike. i cant wait. im not sure yet wether im drving or not though

[BuBBa DRiFT]

that was me on mikes laptop, but still

you can weld the diff on the droptop if you have to

but you ARE drifting with us.

we might go up to gwinnet, 240atl folk has some spots i heardddd

[jorge095]

nice car

[live~sideway]

that was me on mikes laptop, but still

you can weld the diff on the droptop if you have to

but you ARE drifting with us.

we might go up to gwinnet, 240atl folk has some spots i heardddd
thanks jorge

i dont know what your talking about jj i put the diff back in the vert like the next weekend and i broke it in on the day after coming out of work i just slammed it in second leaving it was fun. i really need to get into a parking lot though with the new one so i can get used to it.

[BuBBa DRiFT]

fine

bring the rice-mobile, i dont care.

[live~sideway]

fine

bring the rice-mobile, i dont care.

rice that can drift circles around you any day chump. but then again you would know about rice right with your fart can held on by zip ties

[BuBBa DRiFT]

hey man

i got style points

thats how i got 9th lol

[live~sideway]

hey man

i got style points

thats how i got 9th lol

yeah i never said you did have style just rice style. i will blow you out of the water once i get a chance to actually practice in my car. if i woulda had the vert i would have done better but still suck. im not a big fan of the watermelon course. i feel like either you have to have alot of power or iniate later.

[BuBBa DRiFT]

or spin out, you seem to be good at doing that :P

[live~sideway]

or spin out, you seem to be good at doing that :P

it may be a spin but its still some angle understeer sensei

[BuBBa DRiFT]

ouch

[live~sideway]

whos engine is that in your sig

[BuBBa DRiFT]

googles.

[sk8ercof316]

googles.
lolz.

[speedminded]

lolz.just like your sig :slap:

[magneto198]

classy pics, really suits the car

[sk8ercof316]

just like your sig :slap:
What's ur deal man? STFU, seriously.

[changaroo]

lolz, nobody likes you thats why :)

/sarcasm

[sk8ercof316]

lolz, nobody likes you thats why :)

/sarcasm
O, I guess I'll leave now. :(

[speedminded]

What's ur deal man? STFU, seriously.Are you ashamed of your car or something, why not make a signature pic using your own e30?

[live~sideway]

Are you ashamed of your car or something, why not make a signature pic using your own e30?

if your gonna whore my thread dont speak on it and let it die. please.

[b16ftw]

looks pretty damn good