AWD-T3-VR Lexcen

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

LoL yep it’s one or the other here, nothing I’m doing lately is time sensitive so I can work around it.

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Racecar related, last big trip I did to drop off the VL I found 6x CD’s weren’t enough so figured time for an upgrade, got one with a Camera to make hooking the trailer up easier when it’s loaded!

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Executive decision, 39c forecast for Sunday, all kinds of nope apply!

Spent the day putting it back to tarmac mode for Wodonga at the end of the month, this will be the Fat Bitches last run..

[RennoParticipant Adelaide, SAVN SS | VX SS View build HERE Member since: March 11, 2016 Posts: 119]

Last run? What have you got instore IJ?

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Bit of an upgrade, the Lexcen is going Trans it’ll identify as a BMW now Renno 

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Ohhhhhh I like where this is going.

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Ditto Cav,

It addresses a lot of the Lexcen’s shortcomings, I’m the first to admit I had NFI what I was doing when I built this car and it’s fundamentally wrong as an Autocross car and just too big as a Hill climb car..

The E36 as it sits with the interior stripped out is 1020Kgs with a drivers seat so I can move it around, it was 1133kgs stock so already a 300Kg+ saving, there’s probably another 100 to 200 Kg to come out of it once I get serious.

It’s only 127mm shorter in the wheelbase so should still be derivable, the front and rear overhangs are minimal which will allow me to run the engine rearset and the front axle to go in front of the engine instead of through the sump, which means I can correct the front end geometry and lower the engine in the chassis.

All in all well worth the effort. 

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

so running gear from lexcen ???? or new stuff lsa manual maybe

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Nah I’ll use all the gear from the Lexcen, not being rude but an LSA is a step backwards Frazer 

My engine is all forged it’s bigger capacity and I have a bigger Blower, I honestly doubt it would be faster or any more fun as a Manual taking into account the th350 is full manual now, it’s a proven reliable combination that makes more than enough power for what I do, the Lexcen has been an awesome learning experience and has kept me alive for the last three years of my driving apprenticeship.

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

forgot it was a built motor my bad , have you thought about fitment is there much modification to do ,make sure you keep us all up to date it will be interesting ,what happens to the shell (lexcen) then

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

ALL the modification to get it in where I want it…

Pretty much using everything from the Lexcen and the only BMW bits will be the basic shell, 99% of this is fro weight reduction and distribution as I’m really happy with the mechanical package.

The Lexcen Shell is off to the Scrap year soon as it’s stripped down, it’s led a hard life as a race car and is showing it, it was always in the back of my mind that it was disposable and I’d just reshell if anything happened but going on what I’ve learnt over the last few years it’s time for a change.

I’ll be concentrating a bit more on the Tarmac side of things when it’s done now it has suitable front brakes, very much looking forward to the build as well and will start a new Thread once it begins..

A few pics for now..

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Wow you are keen to start again . Should be interesting to see how it all goes.

 

How big task will it be to get the driveline in the bmw?

[RennoParticipant Adelaide, SAVN SS | VX SS View build HERE Member since: March 11, 2016 Posts: 119]

IJ is building another racecar, and I can’t even finish a LS swap lol.

I do have a soft spot for the E36. So I’m super keen to follow the progress on the new build mate.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Holy shit balls, have I been living under a rock or something?  That’s a HUGE development.  Part of me is sad to see it go, but then it makes perfect sense, should piss a few of the euro purists off too…  So a whole new thread, or continuing on with this one, maybe renamed?

The fat bitch is dead, long live the svelt Euro…

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Huge Task Sands, but it’ll be well worth it…

Renno I don’t have any other vices or dependents so have a lot of free time, it makes a difference.

Dunno Gary probably time for a new Thread this one is a bit clunky and most of the pic links are broken..

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Sold the drivetrain to a clubmate that killed his 36…

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

not wasting time there Ian

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

I’m Old Frazer, don’t have enough left to waste 

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

If you finish this car before mine I’ll be forced to ban you…….

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

cava454 wrote:

If you finish this car before mine I’ll be forced to ban you…….

See my reply to Renno 

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Mate that drive train in a lighter body should be next level.  What a great build I am sure this will be.  Guess you are right too, be nice for the old Lexcans thread to finish as it sits now.

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