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anyone after better brake rotors?

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:46:57 GMT

Author: morerevsm3

Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:46 am

copied from Australian E30 racing chatgroup, thought you guys could be interested-

Hi Guys!

Some of you may know that there is an E30 Racing Series in Australia, in Victoria.

Like the UK Production BMW Cup, US Spec E30, and NZ BMW E30 Series, we are allowed to upgrade other areas of the brakes (lines, master cylinder, guide bolts), but we are only allowed to use original size brake pads & brake discs (260x22mm front).

Those of you who drive, track, or race E30s will know that there is not a lot of choice out there if you want to run original size brake discs. ATE, Brembo, RDA etc make slotted or drilled variants of what are normal brake discs, not really designed for motorsport/high load use. Anyone who as seriously punished a set of brakes will know that most aftermarket designs don't have anywhere near the longevity as proper performance discs.

And that leads me to the the focus of this email.

I had a discussion with the Sales & Marketing Director of Disc Brakes Australia (http://www.dba.com.au). DBA make a number of different variants of brake discs for all sorts of different cars, and make motorsport versions (4000 & 5000 Series) to suit factory applications on specific vehicles. They are the control brake disc supplier to the Yokohama V8 Ute Series in both Australia and New Zealand, and these manage to pull up an 1800kg V8 beast!

http://www.dba.com.au/2006/products_4000.asp
http://www.dba.com.au/2006/products_5000.asp

DBA has recently been expanding into the USA, and now Europe, opening themselves up to more and more vehicle specific fitments. DBA currently has a number of products meeting TUV approval standards. You can read testimonials from all over the world on their website: http://www.dba.com.au/2006/testimonials.asp

DBA currently offers a standard or slotted front brake disc for the 1983-1991 E30 318-325. They do not currently make a 4000 (single piece) or 5000 (2-piece) series disc in our application.

My contact at DBA advised me that 2 years ago, at an automobile show in Europe, he received some interest from some owners of Alfa Romeo Montreals. They were seeking performance discs after Brembo had discontinued that line of products. Once enough information had spread, and enough interest was generated amongst Montreal owners for DBA to produce a 4000 series disc to their specifications, and DBA now continues to produce and supply that disc around the world. So this means that if enough worldwide interest can be generated, DBA can produce discs for that interest profitably.

So let's all (AUS, NZ, UK & USA) generate that interest for our cars - and never have to worry about front disc supply again. Let's get a proper, motorsport specific brake disc made for our cars - because we all know the E30s are worth it!

The DBA minimum production run for a 4000 series 6x6 Slot E30 front disc would be 100 sets i.e. 100 left discs and 100 right discs. You don't need to order them, just display significant interest that the product should be made.

To this end, I have setup an email address where you can send an email specifically requesting that DBA produce these discs:

dba4000rotorsfore30s@hotmail.com

I will make these emails available to DBA to demonstrate how much demand there is for a product like this.

So please, let people around the world know through other forums, club meetings, chat rooms, Facebook/Myspace, however you can, and tell them to get emailling!

Cheers guys, and hopefully we can see some discs turn up soon!

Team Members Wanted

Sat, 24 May 2008 20:26:40 GMT

Author: MORacingFan

Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 8:26 pm

Hi folks. I see this post here and I am wondering how many people you have found who are interested. I guess I am interested but not as a driver, as an observer.
So maybe this is not the right place to post my question.
But here I am.
I wonder how much interest you received on the racing BMW's sort of just for fun.

Spec E30 gaining traction?

Sun, 18 May 2008 06:57:39 GMT

Author: MORacingFan

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 6:57 am

Great photo. Thanks. I like the gaining traction real fact comment and the underlying hint that it is gaining momentum as an attraction as well. I don't know if you meant to slide that in there, but it is cool. You made my day with that photo. Maybe I am too easy to please?

Team Members Wanted

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:37:03 GMT

Author: F2motorsports.com

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:37 am

F2 Motorsports is looking for drivers who just want to race and have fun with those that have the same thing in mind. We will be organizing racing events in the future and need racers to participate. If we have enough drivers in the same area, we may coordinate informal meets to recruit new members on our team. If you are an interested participant, please go to F2motorsports.com
and join our newsletter to get information on dates and addresses for our events.You can also e-mail us at info@f2motorsports.com

Need a place in San Jose that can print my logo's

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:35:32 GMT

Author: TheBarvarian

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:35 pm

ANy ideas anyone?

We Rent Enclosed Car Trailers

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:38:29 GMT

Author: Matt_M

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:38 pm

Do you sell trailers?

A Cool Race Site I found

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:10:34 GMT

Author: bikerboy79

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:10 am

Has anyone seen this new site called pitcrewlive.net? It's like a social network for all types of racing fans...I'm into bimmers, ( I have a 93' IS) so I thought it was pretty kickass that they covered all types of racing and it was free...I guess the guy who started it was a race team owner or something, but nevertheless, I thought it was cool...It's kind of like myspace for race fans.

A Cool Race Site I found

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:09:45 GMT

Author: bikerboy79

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:09 am

Has anyone seen this new site called pitcrewlive.net? It's like a social network for all types of racing fans...I'm into bimmers, ( I have a 93' IS) so I thought it was pretty kickass that they covered all types of racing and it was free...I guess the guy who started it was a race team owner or something, but nevertheless, I thought it was cool...It's kind of like myspace for race fans.

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What's the Hot Setup

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:26:02 GMT

Author: justinhall

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:26 pm

Frankly, if I were you I would be looking for the cleanest donor car possible. Especially in the early couple years before the class really takes off, there wont be a "hot year", and in fact any inital perceptions of the "car to have" will be more than likely based on who is winning, and that will be more due to the talent of the driver on track and their ability to set a car up.

I know this isnt specifically what you were after, but if you find a clean car and spend the time to learn how to drive it fast, set it up correctly, get data acquisition, etc. I suspect the car you buy will become the "hot year".

I think this is going to be a great class and could offer a lot in terms of helping to grow BMW club racing.

Any hope for a Prepared ti?

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:42:34 GMT

Author: andy38

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:42 pm

Well, no fire system yet... Other than that I'd be set.

So, just for discussion's sake, is the other stuff just complete pie-in-the-sky, or is there some hope there? I didn't say I didn't want to win...or at least come up with a plan that heads me in that direction.

racing tires advice needed

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:48:33 GMT

Author: BobbyJ

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:48 pm

It's been awhile but i've finally gotten around to doing some research on the BFG R1s. Looks like their available! They're listed on the BFG site... and they have some pretty cool pics of a Mustang at this years Sema with R1s. check it out in their gallery. http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgapp/promo/sema/index.jsp

Enduro drivers wanted for '07 season

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:42:33 GMT

Author: Knestis

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:42 pm

We've got these (and other enduros) costed out, so get in touch if you want more information about what a ride would cost. A partial calendar is now available at...

http://it2.evaluand.com/gti/events07.php

Kirk

Stolen BMW Motors, Please Watch out!!!!

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 17:55:36 GMT

Author: Madman

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 5:55 pm

Just a thought. Any chance the motor came out of a car that was stolen and wrecked? The wreck could have been purchased as salvage but the police report may have been on file and never cleared. maybe you have already checked that angle but if not I would give it a try. You might get your money back and the purchaser might be able to get his engine.

Storage in the winter

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:16:13 GMT

Author: JimB

Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:16 pm

Roy wrote:

Thanks Jim for the insight. I live in Chicago

Luckily, my parents brought me West from Chicago when I was 5 Still have relatives there, though.

Another thing I thought of, which I'm sure you did too, is at a minimum disconnect the car's battery. Dunno about how it'll like the freezing temps there, so you might even think about removing it from the car altogether. I typically disconnect the battery if the car is going to sit for more than a couple of weeks.