This winters project (Z3M coupe)

[Peet]

I didn't realise these were in the reaches of the bodging community! Did it have an engine failure or was the PO just mad?

They're quite odd cars IMO, I'm quite liking them though.

I'll sell you an M62 4.4 for cheapness - V8 hatchback FTW!

I think it was just a previous owner was a bit mad haha, you don't tend to see many that have been messed with.

Haha yeah they are a bit of a odd car but i think thats what makes it stand out.

I've looked into the V8 route but its the cost of a gearbox and then i can't really afford to run another V8

good interesting thread.
do you have any pictures on the finished boot floor before the carpets were fitted?
what finish did you use?

I just have this one of it after seem sealer and a couple coats of stone chip. I've sprayed over this with silver to match the rest of the car (well it was supposed to anyway haha) i'll try and remember to get a pic of it paintef when the carpet is up again (i am sure somethin will need putting in that i've missed)

[Peet]

Managed to get back working on the coupe again today (now its warmed up a bit)

Engine and box are in and starting to get the wiring in

[Peet]

Bit of a update after a trip to down to Bristol to collect a few bits



Just need to wire them in when it stops raining and fit the other parts, almost looks complete now

[TouringTash]

Looks like spring will start very early next year fella.
Hopefully mother nature has subscribed to this thread and will act accordingly.

[DMW]

super project very

[Dan320is]

Ooo watching with interest.

[fuzzy]

ive never seen an rx7 engine before. is that it?the whole thing?it looks about the size of a gearbox. it looks like something out of a washing machine.
what an odd thing to do. looks rediculous in the huge engine bay.

[toby]

How about this as an idea http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280767412639? ... 1423.l2649

I'm sure a zoner has dropped a few different lumps in a z3. Glen??

"2000 W BMW M COUPE 5.0 V8 MONSTER
Genuine Enquiries only, please no BM pervs!!!. "

[TouringTash]

How about this as an idea http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280767412639? ... 1423.l2649

I'm sure a zoner has dropped a few different lumps in a z3. Glen??

"2000 W BMW M COUPE 5.0 V8 MONSTER
Genuine Enquiries only, please no BM pervs!!!. "

Have a look on the zroadster.net forum
'heart transplants by day, engine transplants by night' or is it vice versa (best tag ever)

[Blitz]

ive never seen an rx7 engine before. is that it?the whole thing?it looks about the size of a gearbox. it looks like something out of a washing machine.
what an odd thing to do. looks rediculous in the huge engine bay.

Its a rotary engine.

[fuzzy]

i know its a rotary engine, its just i didnt realise they were so small.

[leeparkes]

Looks like most the intake gubbins are missing but yeah there tiny.




Cool project btw!

[Peet]

Looks like spring will start very early next year fella. 
Hopefully mother nature has subscribed to this thread and will act accordingly.

Haha hopefully, My land rover runs out of tax at the end of March so i plan on taxin the coupe then

Its the first rotary engine i've seen, never expected them to be so compact (but yeah my mate says its missing quite a few parts).

Thanks for all the comments

Bit of work done over christmas



Only got a few more bits to fit now (headlights, prop shaft, radiator) then its ready

[Simon13]

A revived breadvan! You'll scare yourself silly in it they're utterly bonkers even now. Proper hot rod

[pacerpete]

Respect ! I love these turds , a proper hero chariot.
Looking at the assorted landroverfill around the place you are obviously a very sick cooont, you will fit in well around here !

[Peet]

A revived breadvan! You'll scare yourself silly in it they're utterly bonkers even now. Proper hot rod

Haha yeah too good a car not to try and save.

Yeah they take a bit of getting used to, this is the 2nd one we have now, my bro has a standard and that can be a handfull if you've not drove it for a bit.

Pic of my bro's silver one and my mates yellow one

[Peet]

Well been to BM to collect a few more parts today hopefully get them fitted this weekend if it stays dry.

[Simon13]

gear linkage fest, i'm sure that will be a bit fiddlely!

[Peet]

gear linkage fest, i'm sure that will be a bit fiddlely!

Haha yeah was a tad fiddley to do (would of been alot easier if i'd done it whilst the engine and box was out)

Bit of a update managed to get the gear linkages, prop, exhaust fitted, just need to fit the lambda's, rad and oil cooler then it'll be time to get it running hopefully this cold weather will go and make it better for working outside

[e21Jason]

I remember this car from the z3m forum, sold maybe 2 years after engine was blown, then sold again minus the engine in white, then sold on ebay a few months back You?

Top work sticking back together still fancy one of these my self, as as50 compact is poor substitute

[Peet]

I remember this car from the z3m forum, sold maybe 2 years after engine was blown, then sold again minus the engine in white, then sold on ebay a few months back You?

Top work sticking back together still fancy one of these my self, as as50 compact is poor substitute

Haha yeah it seemed to get well known on the coupe forum when it was sprayed white, also seems to of been passed around a bit whilst its been in bits. Yeah i bought it off ebay in november.

Thanks, was a shame to see it looking like it was when we picked it up, hopefully it'll look bit better once its finished

They are one of them cars that if you like them you have to get one eventually haha. The s50 compact will be almost the same running gear won't it? Just with a different body and with 4 seats

[Peet]

Off to get a link pipe made



Just waiting on headlights and sidelights now then its mot time

[e21Jason]

They are one of them cars that if you like them you have to get one eventually haha. The s50 compact will be almost the same running gear won't it? Just with a different body and with 4 seats

Z3M is far better bit the bullet about 3 weeks ago and bought one

[Peet]

Z3M is far better bit the bullet about 3 weeks ago and bought one

Haha gotta be done, what colour / spec did you get? Will keep a eye out for pics on the coupe forum

[Peet]

Nearly finished now

Been in this morning to have 2 link pipes made up.





Managed to get a headlight off ebay yesterday so got them fitted now (just need adjusting now)



Last few jobs now :-  get some sidelights for the bumper, fit power steering pipes and find a washer bottle.

[Peet]

given it a clean and got a few pics with the camera instead of the phone

[Peet]

well the coupe is MOT'd and on the road now, its great to have the S50 sound again

Just a few pics i took the other day, will try and get it out this week and get some decent pics of it

just finished (apart from the plates being fitted)



as it stands now (know not everyone will like the stone guards but i think the go well with the white)

[csl]

Im sure i saw this around winkleigh(?) square Friday night????
If so,sounds well!!

[Peet]

Yeah was me haha just droppin mi bro off and goin the cash point.

Thanks, just standard back boxes, but running the fritz bits manifold i had on my e30 (makes it sound different to my bro's with its standard manifold)

[toby]

Congrats on the MOT - project was fast eh?
I quite like the stone guards.

[Peet]

Congrats on the MOT - project was fast eh?
I quite like the stone guards.

thanks

yeah it didn't take as long as i was expecting which is always a bonus, means i can get on with helping my bro with the new project and get some work done on my boat ready for summer

[jonb]

They are cool looking things. I have always liked them to, although the press always said they were wank to drive, which goes without saying due to the crappy chassis.

[Peet]

They are cool looking things. I have always liked them to, although the press always said they were **** to drive, which goes without saying due to the crappy chassis.

Haha its one of those things that takes a bit to get used to i think. Its had a few bits done to the suspension but the handling is spot on, my mate had a play in it and was surprised how it goes (he has a E36 M3 evo).

Well it seemed like summer was here so decided to give the coupe a wash and get the E30 out

[Dezzy]

Well IMO you've completed a cracking project there mate.

Enjoy it