gchristofi Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Sounds like I missed a great evening sadly. What's the damage for a set of DS2500? I've been thinking about trying an alternative to the Yellow Stuffs for comparison sake. I do seem to spend my whole life changing brake pads. (minor exaggeration) Now you mention it, I looked back through the FB posts and your car is not there. Dave did post one of his chatty walks down the pit lane though and that's where I saw your motor. thegentleway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchristofi Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) 330.bmp Edited July 11, 2017 by gchristofi thegentleway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalaugh Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I gave Orangestuff a go last week at Snetterton, great pads, £160 a set, but they don't last long Work well from cold also, not road legal.... yet...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegentleway Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I bought the DS2500 on Ebay for £116. I only did the front as the rear doesn't get as hot and I'm on a budget! I can't compare them to yellow EBC as they are my first track pads. I'm very happy with the improvement in breaking performance over road pads (normal Pagid). That is my car cooling down in between sessions! Looking forward to pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegentleway Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Can't find any pictures but I have found this: Bootfloor is cracked on the nearside. Can hear it creaking when I come on and off the power :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMJ Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Good work with sorting the brakes mate, I've always heard mixed reviews on Yellow stuff but it never put me off on previous cars and always found they worked out well for me! Subframe down and Reddish boot floor repair kit...... ? thegentleway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegentleway Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Yep, going to need to weld some reinforcement plates. Is Reddish the best one? There's a couple of cheaper alternatives (GT automotive, ATEch MotorSport) on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMJ Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Reddish was just the first to come to mind mate, Im not sure which kit is on my touring but im not sure it matters too much, more the workmanship of fitting Go for a sensibly priced kit!, remember to drill the cracks first and all the nice underseal to protect your hard work mate. thegentleway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegentleway Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 7 hours ago, RMJ said: Reddish was just the first to come to mind mate, Im not sure which kit is on my touring but im not sure it matters too much, more the workmanship of fitting Go for a sensibly priced kit!, remember to drill the cracks first and all the nice underseal to protect your hard work mate. Cool, my girlfriend's dad trade is welding so hoping to call in a favour as I've never welded. Don't suppose you can point me in the direction of any good DIYs? RMJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMJ Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 15 hours ago, thegentleway said: Cool, my girlfriend's dad trade is welding so hoping to call in a favour as I've never welded. Don't suppose you can point me in the direction of any good DIYs? Thats great news then! will save you a few bob on labour! http://www.redish-motorsport.com/E46M3FloorSubframeCrackRepairReinforcement.html http://www.psdesignsglobal.com/products-services/chassis-repair-reinforcement/ Some links with great details on prep and products thegentleway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalaugh Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Dreading the day mine breaks too [emoji24] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMJ Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Preventative is usually cheaper than the cure Its really not a nice job but a great feeling knowing its done. My subframe is off again this weekend for all new bushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchristofi Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 8/1/2017 at 08:55, thegentleway said: Can't find any pictures but I have found this: Bootfloor is cracked on the nearside. Can hear it creaking when I come on and off the power :-( Haven't been very active here of late, just seen this... not good news. Did you get the plate kit in and sorted in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchristofi Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) I've put track days on hold for a while distracted by summer... and an ABS fault. Considering my options for a cage as well at the moment and probably just going to stick with the rear cage from Safety Devices. AT approx £330 quid looks reasonable value.. not sure on fitting costs at this stage though. Edited September 12, 2017 by gchristofi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchristofi Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Wow, so long since I've visited the track and no updates here but around 18 months ago I source the rear Safety Devices cage, a seat and some harnesses, hope to get some of this season on circuit and have started shopping for a s54 engine / gearbox upgrade so if anyone has sage advice re s54 build then fire away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_017 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Really enjoyed reading this build .... has given me some great ideas/inspiration for when I finally get my budget 330ci track car started, keep the updates coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchristofi Posted May 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 This thread has been far too quiet for far too long....... over the coming months I should have some exciting updates to post though.... I'll just leave this here as a teaser... 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNIoW Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Hi all, this might be my first post on here, about my E46 325ti track car build. I have posted a thread on Pistonheads here https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=&t=1832329 and it took me so long to work out how to upload the images, it's easier to post the link. Sorry if that's a bit of a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...