https://youtu.be/G9Dz8Q77A-w In this episode the HE140i heads to EST Performance for some baseline dyno runs, with impressive results. From here the work begins to extract more power, more torque and more reliability from the B58 engine. With thanks to EST Performance.
https://youtu.be/GnOwfT1N7wY Follow one of the Hack Engineering engine-builders, busy in our clean room with the assembly of another BMW S54 engine. This particular one features an array of components from the worlds best producers, as used in many of our builds: Mahle MotorsportSP ComponentsARP FastenersHack EngineeringVAC MotorsportsACL Race Series BearingsAll machine work carried out in-house
https://youtu.be/UOnokDKTcNY In this episode you get to meet Matt, a man now obsessed with cutting out and re-making all of the corroded Imp parts with the help of young Luke (AKA Prevvie).
https://youtu.be/l4DWNnITXnc In this week's episode, Luke and Ben explain the shiny new bits and manage to test fit the rear suspension ... after 4 hours. This setup is now polybushed with Protech shocks, with a powdercoated cross member and arms.
https://youtu.be/BKogm6uIy2U Since the Hack Engineering E36 left us, there has been a gap needing to be filled. As we explain in the video, we chose an F21 M140i - these cars have crazy untapped potential and so the quest begins to make the most we can from it on the road and on track. Watch this space! With thanks to Barons...
https://youtu.be/jH7IQsz93ac Being incredibly busy in the workshop with customers' cars has meant that the Imp has been out of the limelight this past month. However we have still been tinkering away getting the rear engine mount closer to completion, plus the rear suspension assemblies slowly more together.
Here it is! Our 2018 BMW M140i Shadow Edition development car, during handover at the superb Barons BMW Farnborough.While many of you may have expected an M car, we've always had a bit of a soft spot for an underdog. Let the development begin as we push this platform and see what it can really do - it's about time...
https://youtu.be/ukXcsoiwpLk The engine and gearbox are finally at one with another - more on that next time. But in this episode, the team crack on with test fitting the powertrain and seeing what modifications will be required. The dry build begins!
https://youtu.be/ZmJ5aT9hM78 Ben is still assembling the engine and gearbox... with our brand new member of the team, Little Luke. Meanwhile Big Luke and Heather tackled the suspension bushes and Taite cracked on with the fuel tank. We're getting closer.
https://youtu.be/ZcEz7v51TNU Its all go in the Hack Engineering workshop today as the whole team are pitching in to get the Imp back on the road! The parts are being gathered and the hard work is going in. The car will use a 1992 BMW K100 16V engine mounted to the original Imp gearbox using a billet conversion kit. Ben and Chris...
