I've seen it, ifs fucking ace to say the least

 

Very nice, are you going to go for M3 arches and stuff or leave it as a sleeper?

 

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

 

bloody hell.

Well impressed with that mate. Fair play to you.

 

Nice job but why put a Cossy engine in a old style BM ?


Dave.

 

why not?

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

 

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..................

 

And in 3 months time, I hope to be wellying round there again Dan

(cash pending of course )

 

Going well there mate.Just need s a bling breather pot and digi dash to finish it off.

 

Read your PM

 

Because he wants a fast car that handles properly as well this time.

 

I have and NO wont suit my new car.

 

fookin ell even mr t cant beat ur building skills..nice one

 

TOP WPRK PAL


Cant wait to see this in action

 

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

 

credit where its due paul, thats a top effort youth

 

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

 

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

 

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!

 

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

 

Cool mate just bring the cupboard doors and the welder then

 

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

 

- I call it "comfortable working environment"

Altho, sometimes I wish there was more room, enough to open the doors would be lovely

 

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

 

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!

 

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...

 

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

 

Fucking hell...


Credit to you Paul


Should be good once running, You expecting any toothing probs?


would like a go in to tbh

 

Rad - i'm expecting a few teething problems, but I would by stupid not to


and for you to have a drive..............no

 

Oh come on... You can go in my S2 Cossie

 

we'll see,

 

 

well down paul, credit to you you've certainly come a very long way since i first met you looks like a tidy install

top stuff

Rob

 

FOOKING RESPECT M8



Top fabrication and engineering gone on there

 

well done fella, amazing job in such a short time

- any problems with the sump?

 

 

Nice
I say wide body DTM Styleee anyone with me?

 

credit where its due

 

well done Paul.

take it you are on track a Ford Fair.