my M3 cab replica so far

[ImysE30]

Nice manifold

[ajay]

manifold modded....

Is that a tempory solution or permanent for number 6?
It would be better like this

[maynee007]

star





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this is where it went wrong !
can't believe you went full rear quarters and didn't go pre-face rear panel to keep it sweet this would look so much better with early lights,

i understand your opinion but i have a genetic disease which doesn't allow me to accept the prefacelift lights.....ive never liked them.

[maynee007]

manifold modded....

Is that a tempory solution or permanent for number 6?
It would be better like this

what suggested to you that this may be a temporary fix and why is your suggestion better? be a bit more specific please.

[ajay]

I have seen many S50 conversions and indeed executed them myself too, but have never seen no'6 modded in this way. Most atempt to follow the shape of the other five giving a 'professional' factory look once installed and attempting to retain the equal length primaries, this is possible without being wrapped around the steering linkage in that manner, AKA Fritz Bitz, BTB or a good exhaust shop that takes pride in their work. The picture of your no'6 does nothing but scream Bodge Job! and i think undermines the other good work and effort put into your project, those that post positive comments regarding that picture really do not know what they are talking about, and i would be wary of taking advice from people who rave positively about something so poorly executed. I am in no way slagging your project, just pointing out something that IMO will let it down (others will think similar but not say anything), by the way good luck in finnishing it.

[maynee007]

well length seems to be bang on ajay...and the route its taken has been kept similar to how it travelled down before modding! Im not too worried about how it looks moreso the purpose and the factors which affect performance. I was advised it is best to keep it as close to factory as possible. We'll see how it goes if not then out it comes....what d'you reckon?

[ajay]

Sure i understand its done now, and that you will give it a go, yes it does go from a to b but in the worst possible fashion. Most people atempt to avoid the steering linkage with all 6 primarys on the same side, if an exhaust shop was doing that they would soon go out of business. I personally could not live with that, but if your not bothered fair play to you. You may want to think about wrapping it to reduce the possible heat transfer in that area. GL

[JF008]

Nice work on the body it looks very good! Looking forward to see the interior. Where did you source the tail lights and front valance?

[maynee007]

bought both off ebay, tail lights were from german ebay. Will have some interior pictures up tomorrow....not installed though!

[HUSSAIN]

nice project so far the car is coming along nicely

Is that Corolla GT in one of the pics for sale?

[jmc330i]

Does the No.6 primary clear the inner chassis rail like that?
I modded my first S50 manifold in this way (almost the same tbh), but I wasn't happy with the clearance to the chassis rail. Do you have any pics of how No.6 enters the collector?

[maynee007]

some pics of the interior ipooh quality...soz!












still waiting on front seats and rear centre console...

[Fastroad]

Is the engine all fitted and running now??

[ImysE30]

Original interior?

What colour are you going?

[maynee007]

Engines in not running yet wiring yet to be done.....interior is original just had them coloured in a darker grey...

[maynee007]

engines in...

[ImysE30]

[Osamam3]

looking good mate

[maynee007]

another shot of the manifold




its sat perfectly in the bay...im well happy with the way it works down past the box and anti-roll bar. Have to wait now for some figures to back up the work.

[ImysE30]

Ready for next summer?

[breakermart]

how much did that engine set you back mate? and is it the 3.0 or 3.2? awesome job so far by the way. envyous

[maynee007]

Thanks for your comments mate.....Engine (3.2) wasn't cheap...but did get some extras with it which I needed for the conversion including CWP 3.25, e30 m3 prop, e34 sump and a few other bits and bobs. Its a 33k engine with m3 5spd box.

Jobs on hold at the moment, can't get the exhaust completed as the car can't be rolled onto the 4 poster, completed the 5 stud conversion and lo & behold the front wishbones are standard m3 not evo so the tyres were munching the wheel well. I can't find a set second hand anywhere!!!

[maynee007]

fitted some spanker new evo wishbones to correct caster and voila......we've got the wrong knuckles and hubs!!!!!!



so picking some evo hubs up tomorrow...hopefully.

[maynee007]

Jacked at the back!!!! need some compact rear lowering springs.

[maynee007]

Ready for next summer?

I hope so Imy. One thing after the other really. I assumed when buying my 5 stud conversion that it was the correct 5 stud conversion(advertised as 5 stud conv)....obviously not but I should've checked. Should be back on schedule tomorrow. I'm hoping I'm a couple of weeks away from an M.O.T.

[ImysE30]

There's always set backs, i've not touched mine in weeks, it's practically 90% done

Good luck with the rest

[S38B38]

Absolutly ,, STUNNING..........

almost amazing,, this is what i want to do,, ((someday))

i salute you for such a gorgeous project

[breakermart]

Absolutly ,, STUNNING..........

almost amazing,, this is what i want to do,, ((someday))

i salute you for such a gorgeous project

try not to jizz on the keyboard lol

[maynee007]

LOL

[maynee007]

Thank you for the appreciation...

[maynee007]

not much to update....took delivery of a mocal oil cooler, going to get evo cooler pipes mated if possible or maybe go with some fresh ones. Other than that, I need to get all the service parts oils etc. including box and diff oil....if anyone has got any suggestions for a cheap source give us a shout as i'm currently running another project and funds are lowwwwwwww!!!

[maynee007]

Thats still not plum but that's the best I could get without messing with adjustable top mounts....it'll have to do.

[tonybtonyb]

Well done looks sweet.but was it cheaper than buying a real M3.

[bhups]

Good work so far mate.

[maynee007]

Well done looks sweet.but was it cheaper than buying a real M3.

cheers....I've been very fortunate with sourcing the parts for my project and the prices I've had to pay. The panels cost me less than 1k and that's including brand new quarters. What hurt the most was a set of new evo wishbones which I had to pay full whack for from the stealers. If it had cost me 13k+, which is what a battered m3 cab would cost, I still wouldn't be bothered as my intentions weren't to have an original e30 m3, it was more so to build one to my spec. Plus it's been a fantastic project for my young lads to experience from drawing board to finish. Ill let them enjoy the 10k+ I've saved from not buying an original one. I love e30s but I don't worship them....sack what the logbook says....what's important is the valuation on my insurance policy