Calypso Project Part 2(now with V8 inside)...UPDATE-02/02/10

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

i bought this back a few months ago wanting to do another project,so these are the results so far.

Work done since i bought it back-

Stripped out 3.5 M30 running gear
Replaced cream leathers
4.0 V8 conversion
2.91 LSD

much more to come-

-17" BBS RC 090(Polished Dishes/Gold Studs/Negaro Centres)
-5 stud conversion to fit
-Rear Shelf + Blind in same colour leather
-Retrim door cards
-Full Respray with some finishing touches
-Remap
-Smoked Headlights
-Front and Rear Strut Braces(if i can get one on the front)
-Install pedal box with built in servo
-Neaten up engine bay

All positive and negative comments welcome!

[Alex]

that looks awsome shaz, 2.91 LSD bet that took some finding

just needs some orange door cards now

bet it sounds and goes well

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

the sound is amazing

wilson of the zone had this lsd and wanted to swap with my 3.25,so we done a straight swap.

rest of interior is in the process of getting done.

cheers

[bss325i]

A new under bonet sound insulation wouldn't go amiss!

Is engine conversion from Collins old touring?

[dips346]

looking good ,whens it my turn to drive it shaz

barry yes it is

[rwikky]

Beautiful Car!! Personally prefered if when its was sitting on Borbet B's tho!! BUT all your cars have been Quality so i guess this will be another in the process..

[r8orde]

Nice job bro. I'll see you soon

[ImysE30]

Looks awesome Shaz, bet that thing flies now

Prefered it on the Borbet B's as well

I'm assuming you got the insurance all sorted out?

[StefanAnghel]

brilliant project...I love the interior...I need to see it,hear it,
please!!!

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

cheers guys

barry yes its colins old engine

insurance is all sorted

yes the borbet bs did look good,but trust me the rc's will look much better,will get a pic of the wheels and show you

[Rickz]

Looks really nice mate..how much did all the interior set you back if you don't mind me asking??

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

a mate of mine has started doing interiors,so obvioulsy didnt cost me much,but he will be charging £600 for letherette and £850 for real leather,but he is willing to do zone discounts,will update on this in another thread pretty soon.

[mattrs]

Love the seats, i bet it pulls like a train. What do reckon it will be worth finished?

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

well when its all done,it will be up for sale,but havent a clue yet,would like to hear other zoners views to see what it might be worth

[bss325i]

Why sell when you built it?

[b4gga83]

Shaz 'm normally an OEM mod advocate, but that is stunning

True sleeper.

[panesar_e30]

looking nice, was going to come and see you sat but got late. may be next week. whos doing the bodywork?

[w17led]

SICK!!!

You definately know how to sort out these e30's.

Why not sell? You did with your m3 engined e30!

Car looks great shaz, if im up east london ways, will give you a buzz

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

waleed yeh definately give me a buzz if you local

[Jon_Bmw]

Looks good on the whole...although the red interior doesn't sit right with calypso in my opinion. Door cards?

What have you done about a brake servo? The rad looks a bit 1960's!

I like the engine though.

[e302008]

Sick!!! this one gona be for sale i had ur old 1 off ya ?

[masg]

your e30 looks sick bro!love the interior,where did you get them retrimed and how much did it cost if u dont mind me asking?

[dips346]

your e30 looks sick bro!love the interior,where did you get them retrimed and how much did it cost if u dont mind me asking?

might be worth a read

a mate of mine has started doing interiors,so obvioulsy didnt cost me much,but he will be charging £600 for letherette and £850 for real leather,but he is willing to do zone discounts,will update on this in another thread pretty soon.

[masg]

your e30 looks sick bro!love the interior,where did you get them retrimed and how much did it cost if u dont mind me asking?

might be worth a read

a mate of mine has started doing interiors,so obvioulsy didnt cost me much,but he will be charging £600 for letherette and £850 for real leather,but he is willing to do zone discounts,will update on this in another thread pretty soon.

woops sorry must of missed that,thanks for that mate

[snooka]

good looking interior, and of course amazing engine, any graphics of power?

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

well once all the brakes are done,i will get it dynod

and will update

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

a small update guys,managed to spray the centres today,and half build up 1 rim,let me know what you guys think!

tyres will be going on on thursday,then on sunday the 5 stud conversion,then hopefully will drive down to aces on monday.

[Fal_325i]

Shaz u never cease to amaze me, top quality work fella!

[e30scotty]

fella car looks amazing....

loving the wheels

well done

[cliffybabe]

Looking good dude

[oze30]

Shaz, It was dyno'd last year with 286.9bhp and 196.1lb/ft at the wheels. More than enough!

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

well heres another small update,got the 5 stud hub conversion done(1 side),just ordered my E36 M3 Evo front wishbones which will hopefully make the front wheel sit centre.

what you guys think?

[MillwallSE14]

very nice looks awsome, wheels are sweet

well played

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

cheers mate

[cliffybabe]

Shaz it looks the muts nuts dude

I miss my 530i v8 and after seeing urs I'm now thinking about it for the cabby

top work dude
Neil