Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

"M" Specific discussion
dannytheduck1985
Member
Member
Posts: 777
Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:28 pm
Location: Sutton Coldfield

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by dannytheduck1985 » Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:53 pm

After going through 2 years of blood sweat and lots of tears to put my car back on the road.........I’ve decided to do it all over again.
People may remember the problems and constant issues cropping up, from parts going missing to the car being stolen. All these issues along with s**t workmanship (proper money paid for work) led to the cars finish being pretty s**t. Well it was alright but not perfect, not my monies worth. At the time I wasn’t in a financial position to shell out again.
When I finally got the car roadworthy, I broke something every week. My driving didn’t help the situ :rofl: TC off, sport on, dan in Ari Vatenen mode :rofl:

Now in a better position I’ve decided whilst the car is in for engine rebuild, to strip it down and start again. Finally found the right people.
I know it’s mental and I could get something better but nothing else will be the same as my M.
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet

User avatar
Vanne
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1574
Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:55 pm
Location: Dubai
Contact:

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by Vanne » Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:52 am

Respect mate: Make sure you start a new build log please. :thumbsup:
2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC Building/Developing Z4 GT3
Powered by Severn Tuning

Image

dannytheduck1985
Member
Member
Posts: 777
Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:28 pm
Location: Sutton Coldfield

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by dannytheduck1985 » Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:59 am

Fun starts next week mate. With a proper company involved and the main man very particular, this won’t take long at all.
There are thoughts of a V10 conversion :driving: just got to weigh up my mentality first
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet

dannytheduck1985
Member
Member
Posts: 777
Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:28 pm
Location: Sutton Coldfield

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by dannytheduck1985 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:47 pm

84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet

User avatar
Smartbear
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 13685
Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:54 pm
Location: a barn in Somerset

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by Smartbear » Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:51 pm

That’s seen better days :(
Rob
Image

e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

dannytheduck1985
Member
Member
Posts: 777
Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:28 pm
Location: Sutton Coldfield

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by dannytheduck1985 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:57 pm

Destroyed in less than 2500 Miles.
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet

User avatar
buzyg
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26421
Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 6:11 pm
Location: Cornwall

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by buzyg » Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:09 pm

2500 miles to do that :o

A possible V10 replacement 8) , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one. :)
Image

User avatar
bmwaddict
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1148
Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:55 pm
Location: West Herts/East Bucks

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by bmwaddict » Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:19 pm

dannytheduck1985 wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:57 pm Destroyed in less than 2500 Miles.
How?
Currently zedless :(

'07 Mugello Blue Audi B7 RS4 Saloon with added goodies
'94 Black/Silver/Green Honda CBR400RR
Previous:
'07 Ruby Black Z4MC
'07 Sapphire Black Z4C 3.0si Sport

dannytheduck1985
Member
Member
Posts: 777
Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:28 pm
Location: Sutton Coldfield

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by dannytheduck1985 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:34 pm

bmwaddict wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:19 pm
dannytheduck1985 wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:57 pm Destroyed in less than 2500 Miles.
How?
Surrounding my village are some very fast roads and some huge islands. I road in particular is 3 lanes and spans 27 Miles, is more or less empty of a weekend.
I’ll leave it there.
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet

dannytheduck1985
Member
Member
Posts: 777
Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:28 pm
Location: Sutton Coldfield

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by dannytheduck1985 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:37 pm

buzyg wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:09 pm 2500 miles to do that :o

A possible V10 replacement 8) , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one. :)
Weighing up my options now. Replacement S54 engine.... I’ll will destroy it in weeks. It’s either have a full forged motor built or whilst it’s at BM conversions UK, let them work their magic with a huge lump.
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet

john-e89
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 11026
Joined: Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:27 pm

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by john-e89 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:42 pm

dannytheduck1985 wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:37 pm
buzyg wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:09 pm 2500 miles to do that :o

A possible V10 replacement 8) , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one. :)
Weighing up my options now. Replacement S54 engine.... I’ll will destroy it in weeks. It’s either have a full forged motor built or whilst it’s at BM conversions UK, let them work their magic with a huge lump.
You’ll kill yourself with a V10 under its cap Danny lad. All steel bottom end would be best no?
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29

dannytheduck1985
Member
Member
Posts: 777
Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:28 pm
Location: Sutton Coldfield

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by dannytheduck1985 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:52 pm

john-e89 wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:42 pm
dannytheduck1985 wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:37 pm
buzyg wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:09 pm 2500 miles to do that :o

A possible V10 replacement 8) , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one. :)
Weighing up my options now. Replacement S54 engine.... I’ll will destroy it in weeks. It’s either have a full forged motor built or whilst it’s at BM conversions UK, let them work their magic with a huge lump.
You’ll kill yourself with a V10 under its cap Danny lad. All steel bottom end would be best no?
The one reason I haven’t just gone for the V10. May aswel sign my own death certificate. Every time I took my car out I hit top end
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet

User avatar
ga41
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 2898
Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:38 am
Location: Paphos

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by ga41 » Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:21 am

S65 V8! :D
-- http://www.freerice.com/ For each answer you get right, they will donate 10 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program --
Image

User avatar
Bing
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26514
Joined: Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:19 pm
Location: Exiled Scot in Maidstone

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by Bing » Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:39 am

I am utterly baffled by this thread :?
Current... Silver Grey ///M Roadster, non-flimper spec, Imola Red nappa, permanent ear-to-ear grin 8)

Previous... 3.0Si Sport Roadster, Black Sapphire, Dream Red leather with lots of toys and lots of mods...

Angelus666
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 2257
Joined: Sun Aug 31, 2014 4:33 pm
Location: Essex
Contact:

No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

Post by Angelus666 » Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:52 pm

This is the start of a brilliant thread. You'll spend more on this than buying a GT3....so 100% kudos to you sir!

Looking forward to seeing the journey of this one.

Post Reply