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Old 06-01-2007, 09:31 AM
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Default Updated pics from BMW Z3 conversion project

I've posted this project on here several times before, but never included any pictures of the completed machine. The project began in November 2005 when I pulled the M44, then sat idle through the cold upstate NY winter. In late spring 2006 I got back into the project and by early fall of that same year we had her fired up and driving.

Spring 2007 brought a new suspension, dyno tune, and a desperately needed detailing session. Below are some recent pics, along with a link to a clip from the dyno tune in April (@ www.redline-motorsports.net)

Youtube link http://youtube.com/watch?v=mWAJD_Kyjnc










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wow thats pretty cool. i bet its a blast to drive!!
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VERY sweet car! That washer reservoir sure looks like the one from Snow Injection.

Nicely done.
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wow that looks amazing!
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Thanks guys. And the reservoir is actually an overflow tank for coolant and was a $7 part from NAPA.
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And my wife wants a convertible, hmmmmmm..............
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stop posting pics! we want videos
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Originally Posted by 99c5vert
stop posting pics! we want videos

I did have the vid camera set up while at the Glen a couple weeks ago but due to technical issues none of my sessions came out. So far I've only got this one vid on the dyno http://youtube.com/watch?v=mWAJD_Kyjnc
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how much does it weigh completed?
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we have a dyno dynamics setup too...best dyno out there IMO.
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Originally Posted by Lythropus
how much does it weigh completed?

I haven't weighed her yet. I'm guessing somewhere in the 2800-2900lb range.
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Cool ride. The usual questions are, "What are you doing for exhaust?" and, "What wiring harness?"
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Looks good
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How much do you think the conversion cost you? i would love to put a auto 6.0 into a z-coupe
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Originally Posted by Alex @ CMS
How much do you think the conversion cost you?

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Bet that's allot of fun!
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thats bad *** .......sweet car
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I can't believe the negative comments your getting on youtube

Nice car man I bet its a blast to drive.
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Originally Posted by Alex @ CMS
How much do you think the conversion cost you? i would love to put a auto 6.0 into a z-coupe
He posted a breakdown here:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...6&postcount=22

Don't put an auto in a Z Coupe...
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Yow, Joe! More pics! VERY COOL Z3!!

Every time I see a Z3 I think: that would be a nice car if it had a real engine; I know one that fits real nice.... nothing like cubes and lots of power-enhancements available. The LS engines can't be beat.


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