Diamond Shwartz Project

[MurphyE30]

Suppose I should start a build thread for the new project

As some of you know I bought the Chromie I have with the intentions of building a Diamond Schwartz coupe, after some thought I decided not to go ahead with what i had originaly planed to do. Steve had previously sugested droping down for a look at what he had to offer in exchange for the Chromie so I took a trip down to Steves the week before last with Mick which resulted in a deal being made

The car is a Facelift 316 Auto in Diamond Schwartz Black

The plan is to remove the Auto lump and running gear which will be replaced with my 2.7 and running gear from the cabby, along with the manual set up and LSD.

Me and Mick had another drive down to Steves last weekend to start putting the interior together, Im going with a checked iS interior for now and I have a Black Sport headlining to fit, I will be looking to replace this with a nice black sport leather interior at a later date.

Going to have my Tech II kit resprayed in Diamond Schwartz and have that fitted, I cant decide wether to go with the Tech II spoiler or to go for a Tech I spoiler? Opinions welcome

Im not going to go with Borbets on this one, I am not sure on what wheels to go for yet, possibly some Alpinas. I like the 16" Hartge rims but the way its going looks like most of the north east e30 boys are going to be sporting them

I have a few other bits from the cabby like Smoked Headlights and Head light wash wiper kit which i can fit to this.

Didnt get many pics but heres afew for now:

carpet and seatbelts in



Tech I wheel



Rear blind



Interior



And a few quick pics of the car







More to come soon

[RM2186]

Nice looking red shell next to yours Murph

[Ali786]

I would personaly go for a tech 2 spoiler but thats just me

[Nick325]

Murphy
Do you still want those tech 1 skirts ?
If not bring them back to me or you can do what you like with them,sell them on or whatever !
Paypal's ok or letter box !?
PS. My vote is for a Tech1 spoiler or nothing.

Nick

Harewood House 2011

[MurphyE30]

Nick you should have a Pm

[capri_rob]

Nice project Murphy - shell looks good.

town325i's Touring is F474 PPM - thought it looked a familiar reg.

What's steve gonna do with the chromie ??

[MurphyE30]

Shell is solid so a nice base to work with.

Not sure what Steve plans to do with the Chromie to be honest

[choppa7]

I'd say no spoiler tbh, should be crackin when it's done, and after seeing the cabs progress should be in no time

[Alex]

Awsome

[Dezzy]

Anything but the tech 2 ironing board

[MurphyE30]

Anything but the tech 2 ironing board

Im looking to go for a Tech I spoiler

will have a look for one when funds allow

[Rav335uk]

Nice work so far Murphy.
I hear Tech 1 spoiler and some Hartges

[DanThe]

Looks good but I still think you should have kept the chromie.

I hope Steve isnt going to molest it with M30's and ECP bumpers

No to the ironing bord!

[MurphyE30]

Nice work so far Murphy.
I hear Tech 1 spoiler and some Hartges

I like the hartges mate but the way its goin all the North east boys are sporting them lol

going to look for some 16" Alpinas for this one

Looks good but I still think you should have kept the chromie

Dan being honest if i kept the Chromie it would have to have colour change ect.. as i just dont like it as it is. So i feel passing it on is the best thing to do

[Ali786]

any updates yet murphy

[MurphyE30]

Well i suppose i should get some updates going with this one, Been a little busy tonight.

Mick came over tonight so we could get the 2.7 out of the cabby before it go's. After 2 and a half hours and a few refreshments we had the Donk, Lsd, Prop ect.. out and tucked away in the garage.







While the Donk is out i will have the chance to refresh a few things, i have a fresh close ratio box thanks to Steve which will replace the shagged box ( abused by a Nitrous junkie ) so i will go for a new clutch ect.. and will be looking to hve the fly wheel lightened. Any info on this would be great

Thinking i should also be getting in touch with Gareth to find out about having the LSD refurbed.

got loads of bits to take pics of and stick in here but just havnt had the time lately. might get round to it at the weekend if i get time.

UPS turned up this morning aswell and greeted me with these

[Rav335uk]

Mick , you Hariy northern coont!!

[MurphyE30]

Mick , you Hariy northern coont!!

thought you was banned? lol

[Dezzy]

Good work lads.

[magpie]

Mick , you Hariy northern coont!!

dude i need a shave

[Rav335uk]

Mick , you Hariy northern coont!!

thought you was banned? lol

Never Murphy

[Ali786]

good work fella`s when you gonna get the 2.7 in the coupe

[Finto_316]

looks to be a great project man

are you respraying the whole car or just the tech 2 kit?

edit:
heres some pics for inspiration

[Rav335uk]

MMM, Lovely BBS RS003's

[MurphyE30]

looks to be a great project man

are you respraying the whole car or just the tech 2 kit?

I will just be having my Tech II kit sprayed in Diamond shwartz for the coupe, and when fitted the car will be proffesionaly machine polished.

To be honest the car doesnt need a respray its in great condition.

edit:
heres some pics for inspiration

I like this looks very nice

MMM, Lovely BBS RS003's

You know id love to get some but Budget wont allow for them at the minute though. Maybe next year

[sweep]

What spec is the 2.7 murphy?

[magpie]

What spec is the 2.7 murphy?

craigeeb bought the 2.7 for his touring and put a lumpy cam in but not sure what else he done to it apart from only make the s/s manifold and full zaust system.


'Q' Craig

[MurphyE30]

From what i know its a 2.7 Eta, running Shrick 288/288 Cam, Chipped Ecu, Remapped with raised Rev limit

Craig will be better to give info as he built it

[MurphyE30]

Well the cabs final day has come, Myself and Mick set about fraging the last of the cab on friday.

Pedal box ect.. was removed for the Auto to manual conversion on the coupe and rear disc set up. We were going to just remove the beam but it turned out to be a stuborn b astard so had to leave it and remove the trailing arms. also removed the 51mm front legs and rear springs and shocks. And the cab was ready for collection

the stuborn beam





and the cab ready for collection



Saturday 23.7.11 had an early start out to sort Lloyd out with some panels off the cab at 7.15am, and left the cab on the drive for the local breakers yard to pick up. then I set off over to Micks to pick him up for todays shenanigans (sp?) We set off down to York to meet Scott to grab the Doc's for the coupe and then over to Steves to exchange turds

Kieran was round in the M3 which was Spotless and another very nice Macau blue M3 with a sexy interior! They looked great together all these M3s kicking around im going to end up wanting one

'Q' Mick with some pics from today

On the way back we took a detour via Sheffield to Sweeps unit to pick up some seats and deliver some springs, Amongst the collection of fraggers was Petes lovely 2.7 a very nice example looked immaculate, after settig off from Petes we ended up making another detour through York to Lee's to do abit off boot swaping Both parties happy the coupe isnow sporting a Tech I spoiler and the chromie is sporting the naked look

All in all a good day out. Was nice to meet everyone and put names to faces

A few pics from when i got back













Have got loads on the to do list for this one so i will update as i go along. Plans will be jotted down tomorrow and updated.

Watch this space

[e30topless]

Glad you made it home safely Ben, sounds like you racked up quite a few miles today under M40 spazbox powahh, I bet it was thrilling !

[MurphyE30]

Thrilling Lol M40 and spazbox needs removing and replacing A.S.A.P although silent and never missed a beat the shitbox was gutless, but have to say we have been all over the north east in it and its still on just under half a tank

[magpie]

that m40 was excellent on the jip the day all went to plan and timing was spot on.sorry bout the eggs Murph wasn't me

some pics of the day oot

certainly a lot of scrap lying around uncle Steve's back yard





MMMMM ^



Steve sure has a fartge fetish !









the bar is open





what a nice pair of M3's





both the m3's were gorgeous i nearly leaked some man fat over this one .













off to sweeps units





far too busy talking to my m8 Pete so never got any pics so off to Lee's house for some booty action


lee likes a bit of commando !




and a nice Pussy. black & white ftw



good to meet y'all again chaps .what a day

[mercdriver]

sorry bout the eggs Murph wasn't me

A road trip isn't complete without a co-pilot full of last nights beer and kebab!!! Top bombing magpie!

Looking like you are going for it Murphy - i'm sure you will get a great resulting chariot in the end. TechI spoiler was a good choice. Keeping my eye on this thread mate, i'm sure it will become a little belter.

[magpie]

it will when Craig and I set about it with some spanners .

this will be a joy to work on.

[l16ydl]

Glad you got it sorted mate, the new car looks good. Cant wait to get mine sorted with the parts collected on saturday.