Was just thinking about this the last while. Has anyone run it with an m42 engine? i'll either need to sell the car and buy something more economical or go down this route in the next year and i know which i'd prefer.

Yes after 3 rallies you can go up to 3000cc (4 valves per cylinder) with the likes of an e36. Having said that there's a lot of very very competitive drivers in class 13 (up to 2050cc 4 v.p.c.) and class 14 (2050cc+ 4v.p.c.) these are the guys with 60-70K euro mk2 escorts and more skill and experien...

Thanks guys. Bore sizes are the same at 84mm. I thought I read before that there was a slight differences with oil galleries in the block or something to that effect. That was about 5 years ago so I'm slightly fuzzy on the details. Looking to do rallying here in Ireland rix. Motorsport Ireland regul...

I'm sure someone has asked this before but can you fit a M42 head to a M40 block? Want to build a 16valve 1.6 if possible. Can't just use a 1.8 as it'd be for competition use. Failing that is it possible to destroke an is to 1600cc? please note there's going to be machine work anyway so if it can be...

how much dan? what discs are they designed to be used with do you know?

Hi all.
I picked up a set of E38 brembo's and want to fit them to my 318is. What discs do you all use and is there anyone doing mounting brackets??

any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks
ThosO

wow that is one epic build! mad for a S50'd techI for ages! best of luck with whatever else ya have planned!

well over 50 now man! cant wait for it! if anyone is comin across via rosslare and travellin up let me knowas ill be heading from that direction too!

looks the tits man! i cant wait to do the same conversion on mine!

the m3 kit looks well without the boot and all! keep up the good work!

Sunroof (10 people needed for £190 each): 1. Mattyb 2. Demlot 3. simonsimoff 4. Jim 5. March109 6. ThosO Front Wings (10 people needed for £450 per pair): 1. Mattyb Boot Lid (10 people needed for £450 each): 1. Buster 2. Demlot 3. simonsimoff 4. March109 M-Tech2 Touring Roof Spoiler (10 people neede...

ill be on to you in the next day or two about it man! gonna traul the net a bit first!

leeparkes wrote:What colour is the car?

its gonna be daytona violet or matt brown not sure which yet!

iv seen the badges alright and sunroofs so they could be n the list too!

d6dph wrote:I have been having discussions with someone about a small lip for the front of a tech2 kit, Just need to make a template for him to copy. Will be in black ABS tho.

anything i get will need to be cf! its about the look really but not gonna cheap out and just get cf wrap for everything though!

as above im looking for a few carbon touches for my tech 2 for when i get it sprayed! what im looking for is: full grill front lip/splitter numberplate surround (plastic bit that goes between the rear lights! door handles and im open to suggestions on others! does anybody know where i can get any of...