Ohhhhh its nearly ready to start :D
05-07-2006, 05:34 PM
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Leaving it sleeper-ish
Black kidney grill,
Black headlight surrounds
Smoked front and side indicators
17x8.5" BBS wheels
M3 rear spoiler
Possibly some bonnet louvres, not sure yet about them tho
Black kidney grill,
Black headlight surrounds
Smoked front and side indicators
17x8.5" BBS wheels
M3 rear spoiler
Possibly some bonnet louvres, not sure yet about them tho
05-07-2006, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo lag
Nice job but why put a Cossy engine in a old style BM ?
Dave.
Dave.
If you've ever driven a well sorted handelling E30 325i or E30 M3, then you will know they need a bit more poke, but they handle beautifully
05-07-2006, 07:29 PM
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you are a Legend Matey.
3 months ago you were wellying round the Norschleife with that exact engine in a sierra and NOW you have the same engine installed in a 3 series BM..
RESPECT..................
3 months ago you were wellying round the Norschleife with that exact engine in a sierra and NOW you have the same engine installed in a 3 series BM..
RESPECT..................
05-07-2006, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo lag
Nice job but why put a Cossy engine in a old style BM ?
Dave.
Dave.
Can't think of a better place to put one to be honest!
Thought about buying one already done a year or so ago and then bought that shonky bean tin i murdered
Wish i had bought the BM ever since and thinking along the same lines again after reading of Gracies progress Top job mate and expect a 'few' questions ref the build sometime soon
05-07-2006, 08:15 PM
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Jules - If you do decide to go down this route, and get started with it, I'll pop down with mine one day so you can have a look and see whats involved
I'm seriously looking forward to getting it started - the ONLY thing thats stopping me from starting the car is a 2wd cossie oil cooler, but thats on its way
I'm seriously looking forward to getting it started - the ONLY thing thats stopping me from starting the car is a 2wd cossie oil cooler, but thats on its way
05-07-2006, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
Jules - If you do decide to go down this route, and get started with it, I'll pop down with mine one day so you can have a look and see whats involved
I'm seriously looking forward to getting it started - the ONLY thing thats stopping me from starting the car is a 2wd cossie oil cooler, but thats on its way
I'm seriously looking forward to getting it started - the ONLY thing thats stopping me from starting the car is a 2wd cossie oil cooler, but thats on its way
Cool mate i trust you kept detailed sketches of all the bits you fabricated and don't mine bringing your welder
Would have got that stuff to you today by noon if you had said you wanted it you tart
05-07-2006, 08:20 PM
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Paul - I am imressed pal! Said it before to you how I am impressed with your attitude and approach to modifying stuff, how you aren't afraid to just dive in and if there isn't a part that will fit, you aren't afraid to simply have a go at fabricating one up - I respect that a lot!
I can't wait to see your finished project, and well done on a great, and FAST, project!
I can't wait to see your finished project, and well done on a great, and FAST, project!
05-07-2006, 08:22 PM
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D'oh - If the cooler isn't here tomorrow, I'll give you a bell
Sketches? you mean what I drew on the cupboard doors in the garage with a black marker
Sketches? you mean what I drew on the cupboard doors in the garage with a black marker
05-07-2006, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
D'oh - If the cooler isn't here tomorrow, I'll give you a bell
Sketches? you mean what I drew on the cupboard doors in the garage with a black marker
Sketches? you mean what I drew on the cupboard doors in the garage with a black marker
05-07-2006, 08:44 PM
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And this is just how little space I have - the E30 fits nicely into my garage come workshop, but there isn't masses of room like people think I have
05-07-2006, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
And this is just how little space I have - the E30 fits nicely into my garage come workshop, but there isn't masses of room like people think I have
Lol i've saved the pics so you can leave the doors on
I have about the same amount of room too much is just greedy
05-07-2006, 08:48 PM
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- I call it "comfortable working environment"Altho, sometimes I wish there was more room, enough to open the doors would be lovely
05-07-2006, 08:51 PM
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well done gracie for getting it this far, i hope the starting of the old girl goes well
fantastic acheivement too
I notice the holset sticker, is it just a random sticker or do you have contacts there etc?
james
fantastic acheivement too
I notice the holset sticker, is it just a random sticker or do you have contacts there etc?
james
05-07-2006, 08:57 PM
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Didn't expect anything less from you Paul. I quote something Chip once said to me: "Gracie is a shit hot mechanic", and boy, he wasn't wrong!
Start my new job in Mirfield next Monday, would lvoe to drop by after work one night to have a look at it if that's ok?
Well done mate, seriously pleased for you, and very very jealous!
Start my new job in Mirfield next Monday, would lvoe to drop by after work one night to have a look at it if that's ok?
Well done mate, seriously pleased for you, and very very jealous!
05-07-2006, 08:59 PM
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Couple of questions for you mate
What is the best shell/model to start with or doesn't it matter? I see yours is a 320i is there any benefit in getting a 325i etc...to start with?
Also what ratio is the diff you are using??
Cheers Spadge...
What is the best shell/model to start with or doesn't it matter? I see yours is a 320i is there any benefit in getting a 325i etc...to start with?
Also what ratio is the diff you are using??
Cheers Spadge...
05-07-2006, 09:04 PM
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JHW - I did part of my apprenticeship there
Jay - we'll sort something soon, but working next week.
Jules - I started with a rot-free shell, the best way to start
If you want it to be a pretty straight forward conversion, start with a 325, as it has rear discs, altho swapping wishbones only takes 30 mins a side
I'm using an E30 M3 Evo slipp diff - has a ratio of 3.25:1
Nice top speed , but if you start with say, a 325i sport, then you have all the bodykit, front and rear discs, m-tech suspension, recaro interior and a slip diff too (not sure what ratio on the sports tho)
But essentially, the basis is to start with a rot free shell, a bit on the arches at the back isn;'t a problem, but providing the sills, chassis legs, rear inner arches, sunroof panel, and tail-light panel are rust free then you are onto a winner
Jay - we'll sort something soon, but working next week.
Jules - I started with a rot-free shell, the best way to start
If you want it to be a pretty straight forward conversion, start with a 325, as it has rear discs, altho swapping wishbones only takes 30 mins a side
I'm using an E30 M3 Evo slipp diff - has a ratio of 3.25:1
Nice top speed , but if you start with say, a 325i sport, then you have all the bodykit, front and rear discs, m-tech suspension, recaro interior and a slip diff too (not sure what ratio on the sports tho)But essentially, the basis is to start with a rot free shell, a bit on the arches at the back isn;'t a problem, but providing the sills, chassis legs, rear inner arches, sunroof panel, and tail-light panel are rust free then you are onto a winner
you've certainly come a very long way since i first met you 
