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[maynee007]

Some more pictures...

[maynee007]

i just photoshopped a picture of an m3 cab with evo lip to see what it'd look like wit new beemer white





not perfect but nearly...doesnt look too bad does it??? if it turns out anywhere near this ill be chuffed!

[maynee007]

Apologies to all the true petrolheads outhere waiting for the engine conversion to start but unfortunately good things come to those who wait...i would appreciate any advice that you more experienced gents may have for me in regards the conversion and what i could pre-plan in to help me achieve a better result, whether it be performance related or cosmetic, i.e. engine bay/rocker cover layout etc.....not all at once though!!!

[maynee007]

main body painted including engine bay






will get more flicks up soon...

[maynee007]

Body and wings have been sprayed with 6 coats of paint, they've started with the flattening in the pics below and will buff it after. Front n back bumpers, skirts and evo lip getting sprayed tomorrow, still waiting on interior and horseshoe!!!

[fattasss]

Lookin great THAT:)

[maynee007]

cheers me fellow newbie...

[maynee007]

[maynee007]

front end is built up, evo lip fitted....


modded e30/e36 m3 sill plates


still awaiting smoked indicator lenses...

[tuonome]

what a build great job, were the wings n quater panels expensive?

[jmc330i]

Just getting the last few bits for the engine conversion and i'm a bit confused regards what brake servo/mater cylinder setup to go with....I didnt want to be chopping the firewall or moving stuff so apparently im left with clio servo, audi s2, 325ix & golf!!!! I wanna know which one has worked best for s50b32???

None of the above servos will fit without moving it over!! The clio servo is the best i have used by far, Moving it over is not a hard job

The Golf and Clio servo will fit in the standard location if you mod the plenum, but having been there and done that, I'd say moving the servo over is by far the best solution.

[maynee007]

i bought the quarters from the stealers at £380 each and apparently it was the last set available, the front wings were off a coupe which we then welded with the bottom ends off my 318 wings.

[maynee007]

Just getting the last few bits for the engine conversion and i'm a bit confused regards what brake servo/mater cylinder setup to go with....I didnt want to be chopping the firewall or moving stuff so apparently im left with clio servo, audi s2, 325ix & golf!!!! I wanna know which one has worked best for s50b32???

None of the above servos will fit without moving it over!! The clio servo is the best i have used by far, Moving it over is not a hard job

The Golf and Clio servo will fit in the standard location if you mod the plenum, but having been there and done that, I'd say moving the servo over is by far the best solution.

i was told i need a brake bar from an e34 for the servo relocation???

[jmc330i]

Yup, that's correct. It's the bar that runs from the pedal assembly, across the bulkhead to the servo linkage. It's longer than the E30 rod.

[maynee007]

can anyone confirm what gearshifters ill be able to use with this z3m 5spd box? can i use an e30 one?

[maynee007]

After some delays, finally the bodys been buffed, still not polished...i'm quite chuffed with how the paints come up, looking forward to it being polished and seeing it in daylight!!! Can't wait to get the engine in, still need manifold, needto rob a bank...quick!!!lol

[maynee007]

[Ramses]

Am looking to Start this exact project on my e30 white convertible did you use genuine m3 kit or is it replica it looks very nice so far, which ever way can you direct my can you put me in the right direction to source a kit like yours ?

[maynee007]

i bought all genuine parts convertible specific, the following link is for a guy that does fibreglass kit for £499 and kit+fitted to a convertible he charges £1400, thats pretty reasonable if your happy with doing a fibreglass.

This ones fibreglass









check this guy out hes cheap, read his description

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/clas ... its/240366

[maynee007]

decided to not get the body polished, thought id get the engine dropped in first then do the detailing one time at the end.

[maynee007]

can anyone tell me how far over i need to move the servo (clio) for it to fit in/work with an e34 brake bar on the otherside of the bulkhead? Can't seem to find an e34 brake bar either and stealers don't have em! Any advice please.

[maynee007]

Took the trailing arms off yesterday, got one of the e36 arms on to check BBS RC wheel fitment. Needed a drum roll really, got told allsorts of stuff in regrads offset anyways heres some pictures.

[maynee007]

modded the 6th....

[maynee007]

lumps in....

[Pud237]

Is that an original S50 exhaust manifold you've modified?

[maynee007]

Yep!

[Pud237]

Looks a million times better than the modified M50/M52 manifold I've got on mine! Nice welding skills

[maynee007]

a few more pics...




Got the new nuts and bolts for the rear hubs etc.....get it rollin and onto the four poster ready for the exhaust. Still need to get the radiator top mounts...I can see the light at the end of this tunnel now.

[Jamie8GTi]

this ones looking really nice!

[maynee007]

cheers....lets hope it runs nice!!!

[maynee007]

Finally......exhaust has been completed and car is running sweet. Full service undertaken including gear oil and diff oil. Clutch and brakes have been bled. Sounds awesome!!! will try and get some vids uploaded!

[maynee007]

belly up!!!


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[maynee007]

Near completion now, needs 225/40/17s on the rear as arches are rubbing. Engine is running as sweet as Uwe said it was and the drive is suprisingly comfortable. I'll be posting a video up soon.

[daniboi328]

Epic build thread buddy

In the middle off the same conversion myself.
What airbox are you using ?

[maynee007]

the airbox was custom welded aluminium then plasti-sprayed....worked well, looks factory don't you think?