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Oct 15, 2006 | 02:55 PM

redmist

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1983 BMW 320 - Progress update

All the fabrication and mechanicals are done..now paint wiring and plumbing.
http://e21.tricord.be/forum/view.php?view=23971

Oct 15, 2006 | 04:50 PM

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I like it. Very original. Please make sure and keep us posted on that.

Oct 15, 2006 | 05:18 PM

Dave88z

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Wow, that thing is going to fly! I bet the BMW purists will have their panties in a
bunch over this car

Oct 15, 2006 | 05:27 PM

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very cool. but why didnt you take advantage off all that engine room and mount it so far back? im sure you have a legitimate reason.

Oct 15, 2006 | 07:01 PM

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Wow I bet that was a lot of work. Looks great! What is your expected curb weight, and what gear ratio is in the rear?

Oct 15, 2006 | 07:06 PM

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To answer some of your questions this is in his profile "1983 BMW 320, 2000 lbs, front of engine behind front wheel centerline, 400hp ls1 t56, 3:23 "big diff" LSD. " and im sure the motor mounted further in is for weight distribution

Oct 16, 2006 | 11:34 AM

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RM, once again cool!!!

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Oct 16, 2006 | 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by redmist

All the fabrication and mechanicals are done..now paint wiring and plumbing.
http://e21.tricord.be/forum/view.php?view=23971

Awesome! Gonna be like a go-kart when its done! Would you happen to have some contact info on the company that made your axles and stubs? Thanks!

Oct 17, 2006 | 07:57 AM

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Wow, I've got a 'dead' 533i just waiting/screaming for something like this

Oct 17, 2006 | 10:07 AM

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Thanks Guys. Yeah I can't wait either, I sit in the car and make engine noises

The stub axles were made by Summers Bros and the half shafts by Taylor Race Engineering.

Oct 17, 2006 | 10:21 AM

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very very cool project.

Oct 17, 2006 | 11:32 AM

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Cool swap.

Oct 18, 2006 | 10:17 AM

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You are making headway. Can't wait to see what it weighs and how it balances out upon completion.

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