Past the point of no return! Updated 06/10/2013
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fearlessphil
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Made a start today
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Sanchez
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M3 bodied touring. Ummm
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HairyScreech
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2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822
m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
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m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... =viewtopic&
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n1tr0_9
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Your living up to you name. Good job!
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Jozi
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I wanted to do this, still do, but money wasn't there 
Good luck with the project, looking forward to seeing how this turns out!
What engine plans have you got for it?
Good luck with the project, looking forward to seeing how this turns out!What engine plans have you got for it?
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craigieeb
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Mint, good to see someone tackle this, should look awesome if it's done properly 
I keep seeing images of that blue one and i just think these look cool as.
Same here but got too tied up with the engine conversion.Jozi wrote:I wanted to do this,
I keep seeing images of that blue one and i just think these look cool as.
M50 Turbo!!! 
I shall say no more 
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Neilios
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My type of project keep the updates coming.
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jimbom30cab
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Did you sell that awesome m30 lump then?
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Alex
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I like this idea 
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fearlessphil
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no havnt sold the m30 yet one guy seemed keen but when it came to paying up he has gone all silent 
Its has an s50 in it I thought if its worth doing its worth doing right!Jozi wrote:I wanted to do this, still do, but money wasn't there
What engine plans have you got for it?
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oomz1975
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Liking this alot...
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jimbom30cab
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S50 respect!
Do keep the pics and updates coming Phil, really looking forward to this one
Do keep the pics and updates coming Phil, really looking forward to this one
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fearlessphil
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The handle isnt quite finished yet but my stomach was shouting at me!
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Jozi
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And by the look of it your aren't holding back either! I'd have loved to do the same, not jealous at all!fearlessphil wrote:Its has an s50 in it I thought if its worth doing its worth doing right!
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Sanchez
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This should be the most watched thread for a while i think.
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redcar
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Awesome
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Alex
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Doors that are usable too
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fearlessphil
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no point in having a more door if you cant use them!
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winx
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Looking forward to following the progress on this, we'll done so far!
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goosiegander
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Skills,
Respect!
Respect!
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zaust
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Tuned in too.
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fearlessphil
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Just so you people are aware this build is going to take a verry verry long time, its mainly down to money the cost of the parts i need is really high! I could save a lot of money buy getting fiberglass panels and bumpers but id rather wait and do it properly!
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bm_guy
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Thats some serious welding skills there. Keep the updates coming
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+1bm_guy wrote:Thats some serious welding skills there. Keep the updates coming
PONY, 2013 - "Anyway span 360 degrees hitting the kerb and giving the old man two fingers as I was spinning like Michael Schumacher would
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Great job...doing it right...its the only way! Keep at her! 
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+2!Gert_8 wrote:+1bm_guy wrote:Thats some serious welding skills there. Keep the updates coming
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Any updates on this?
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fearlessphil
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Sorry guys family problems and loss of work shop have forced a tomporary pause to proceedings but I have just secured a new workshop so will be starting again soon.
I have also been busy with my daily driver, it's a Mazda rx8 that I have put a Toyota 4l v8 in. If your interested I can start a small thread in the other cars section for you guys to have a look at? The Mazda forums are full of unhelpfull OEM sorts!
I have also been busy with my daily driver, it's a Mazda rx8 that I have put a Toyota 4l v8 in. If your interested I can start a small thread in the other cars section for you guys to have a look at? The Mazda forums are full of unhelpfull OEM sorts!
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Rtaylor2208
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Given that most RX8 engines have a lifespan of about 60K before needing a rebuild it actually seems like a logical choice replacing it with something else.
There is a lad on one of the SAAB forums that has swapped in the 2.3T from an 9-5 Aero to an RX8 making circa 300 HP and way more torque than the old rotary lump.
There is a lad on one of the SAAB forums that has swapped in the 2.3T from an 9-5 Aero to an RX8 making circa 300 HP and way more torque than the old rotary lump.