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hi, I'm in the process of starting a build,,,bmw z3 1.9 I'm planning on fitting a 2.3 saab turbo engine..all the fabricating and tin work I'm fine with the bit thats going to cause me issues is the wiring..is there anyone in or around shropshire that could splice the engine loom to the bmw loom for me?? ...it may well go that i get another shell for the engine transplant as we have just had a baby so a two seater isnt te most practial of cars.......
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froggy
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Sept 2, 2015 21:50:31 GMT
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Saab conversions page on Facebook has all the info you need as there are a few BMW conversions on there .
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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Oct 30, 2015 22:57:47 GMT
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Brilliant. This sounds like a proper pocket rocket build!! Are you documenting the build on any forums?
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it  ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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theres been a slight change of plan as regards the vehicle....i really don't like driving the z3 AND we now have a baby daughter so I'm looking for another vehicle to transplant the lump into....I'm collecting an omega gearbox tommorow night of a forum member.....any idea for a cheapish rwd car with more than 2 seats
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BT
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I would love to know more about these engines in a RWD format, I would love to have a go at building one but have only ever done bespoke conversions on FWD cars. I have a think for 944's at the minute.
My thoughts on potential RWD vehicles.
Anything from the BMW range will fit the bill surely? 3 or 5 series sallon/estate. Even a drop top of that's your kind of thing.
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RX8 with a broken rotary engine shouldn't be too expensive to pick up.
Lexus IS200 might be a good candidate as well.
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tenman
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can get an IS200 cheap enough indeed, damn good chassis too would go well with a better lump in it than the crappy standard 6-Pot... 5 door practicality too...
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2003 BMW 320d Wagon (getting old and boring)
1996 Mini Kensington (SWMBO's)
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iv never had anything to do with lexus..can you get lsd's for them easily? was thinking more along the lines of an old volvo..would prefer something retro and sleeper type thing....what ever istumble on ill pst the build on here
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tenman
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yes, 3 models of IS200 in the UK, the S, the SE and the Sport, All Sport's came with an LSD as standard... seems certainly some SE's did although they weren't supposed to as mine has... Old Volvo would be good too  ... would be fun in a 340... be good in a 480 as well, but that'd be a pain to convert to RWD, shame, they look ace. hmm, can't think of much other old RWD J-Tin that doesn't already have a very good engine or will cost mega money for one that hasn't already become compost... maybe able to import an old rotary mazda crying for an engine upgrade from Japan(not an RX7 though, you'll get upset when you get blown away by someone with a triple rotor running way N of 500BHP). |
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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Lexus sounds good but wont the wiring be a nightmare? How about an old w124 merc? basic electrics and nice and solid. Pitty about the z3 tho
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i bought the z3 off a mate because its imaculate with a over heating 1.9 engine..we loaded it on a trailer took it home and its sat collecting pigeon poop ever sinse..the first time iv driven it was to steam clean all the nasty mess off it...i just didnt like it..didnt feel as natural going side ways as other e36 variants..i got really excited when i discovered they make a ac cobra kit for it etc etc.BUT its not going to be practical....i bought an omega gearbox..prop..3"down pipe intercooler and some other bits and bobs so iv now got all the bits to bolt into something..
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iv picked up a bmw e46 318ti compact 46,000 miles fsh blar blar blar...blown engine....so i now have pritty much all the ingrediants to make a quick car...if any mods read this ...will it be ok to do a build thread here?? i know its not strictly retro but it could be usefull for other members??? and when iv fired the compact onto its roof ill bolt the lump into something more suited to the site
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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Should make for a good read. Its retro engined if anything else.
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its a complete cop 0ut really,was hoping for something retro but i couldnt find anything cheaapish ,i got really excited about the two standard cars that were for sale a few months ago but didnt have the cash at the time..i cant beleve how much the retro stuff has rocketed up in value..weve been at the new place for nearly a year now i have a 150x30 workshop and iv done nothing with the shed at all..we dragged the compact in yesterday with the tractor..next job will be to move my tools accross and start messing about...
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I wouldn't mind a build thread.
325ti brakes and suspension would be suited for the job.
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iv picked up a bmw e46 318ti compact 46,000 miles fsh blar blar blar...blown engine....so i now have pritty much all the ingrediants to make a quick car...if any mods read this ...will it be ok to do a build thread here?? i know its not strictly retro but it could be usefull for other members??? and when iv fired the compact onto its roof ill bolt the lump into something more suited to the site Sounds a cracking idea. I'd certainly read it. |
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Nov 17, 2015 20:58:06 GMT
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hi, iv pulled the e46 front end off and taken the engine and box out......the b234 is bolted to the omega box...no clutch plate,spiggot bearing or slave cylinder bush fited yet..i want to fab the mounts and the sump first.  this was the first test fit... |
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Nov 17, 2015 21:04:28 GMT
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iam hooked
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Nov 17, 2015 23:42:21 GMT
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Start a thread in Reader's Rides  *n |
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Start a thread in Reader's Rides *n ok cool.i did wonder where to start it lol |
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... would be fun in a 340... be good in a 480 as well, but that'd be a pain to convert to RWD, shame, they look ace. hmm, can't think of much other old RWD J-Tin that doesn't already have a very good engine or will cost mega money for one that hasn't already become compost... maybe able to import an old rotary mazda crying for an engine upgrade from Japan(not an RX7 though, you'll get upset when you get blown away by someone with a triple rotor running way N of 500BHP).
