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How to Get Your Car Ready for an Endurance Race - And Not Blow Up

ChrisFix via YouTube

Overview

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Learn how to transform your car into an endurance race-ready machine in this comprehensive video tutorial. Discover step-by-step instructions for installing gauges, a heel plate, wheel hub studs, and Lexan windows, as well as modifying your exhaust system. Follow along as the presenter demonstrates various modifications and upgrades, including installing a new exhaust and headers, testing the BMW at the track, adding a quick-release steering wheel, and implementing a battery cutoff switch. Gain insights on race car livery, oil pressure and temperature gauge installation, wheel stud replacement, firewall blockoff plate installation, and weight reduction techniques. Master the process of installing Lexan windows, changing oil, and preparing a backup motor. Equip yourself with the knowledge to avoid engine failure and ensure your car is prepared for the demanding conditions of endurance racing.

Syllabus

How to install a new exhaust and headers
Testing the BMW at the track
How to install a quick release steering wheel
How to install a battery cutoff switch
New race car livery
How to install oil pressure and temperature gauges
How to install wheel studs
Firewall blockoff plate install
How to install a heel plate
Weight reduction
How to install lexan windows
Change oil
Backup M54 BMW motor

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ChrisFix

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