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  1. LS1BMW

    CFD aerodynamics for BMW E36 race car

    A fellow engineer and I own/race a BMW E36 in "low cost" endurance racing series. The race series rules penalize racers based on cost of performance mods. Therefore it's not justified to go out and buy the latest greatest aero package from a race shop. I'm interested to know if anyone...
  2. LS1BMW

    Need Input: Drive Shaft design for BMW E36 with LS2 and T56

    How can I move this post to the Automotive Drivetrain section? Thanks for the replies but here is what I am looking for. 1. formulas to calculate drive shaft critical speed. I have found a few but they seem to vary, some consider u joint/shaft configuration, u joint angles, some do not. 2...
  3. LS1BMW

    Need Input: Drive Shaft design for BMW E36 with LS2 and T56

    I have a BMW E36 with an LS2 V8 and T56 trans swapped in. I am looking for input or correct formulas for calculating critical speed, spec out correct material dimensions/properties for my application. Also I want to consider any other design factors that I may have overlooked. I bought a kit...
  4. LS1BMW

    Park brake latch - push to latch - push again to unlatch

    Hello all. I believe this is my first post here. I have been trying to find a schematic or drawing showing how the latching mechanism works in a foot actuated parking brake that does not have a separate release lever or handle. It is the type in which you press the main pedal once to latch...
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