Dumping an engine in a hole like you say is the easy bit!! The wizardry that follows is big bit. I'd love one of these in mine. It would be an absolute riot to drive!!
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- LittleZ4
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3.0i Maldives blue, Coilovers, Bola B1's, Buckley06 Gear knob, Handbrake & Indicator badges, Backbox delete, CDV delete, cupra r splitter, RAM air filter, Bigger Brakes, M3 ARB, SMF.
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Planning 400-420hp on crank, it will be enough
2008 E85 3.0 twinturbo N54B30 6-speed manual (BZ53), ST-XTA coilovers, Diff 3.23 with Quaife ATB, Powerflex, downpipes, Maxxecu,
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
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lots of swearing not magic
2008 E85 3.0 twinturbo N54B30 6-speed manual (BZ53), ST-XTA coilovers, Diff 3.23 with Quaife ATB, Powerflex, downpipes, Maxxecu,
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
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So I see you've done good stuff on the handling side..what about the brakes? Or are you planning to use a 'chute?
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
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Front Z4M rotors, 335i calipers and ferodo 2500 pads, rear stoptech rotors, ferodo 2500 pads. HEL braided hoses and motul 600 liquid
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2008 E85 3.0 twinturbo N54B30 6-speed manual (BZ53), ST-XTA coilovers, Diff 3.23 with Quaife ATB, Powerflex, downpipes, Maxxecu,
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
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Splendid!
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
- LittleZ4
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Is there an update on this one? I'm quite eager to see how it's turned out!
3.0i Maldives blue, Coilovers, Bola B1's, Buckley06 Gear knob, Handbrake & Indicator badges, Backbox delete, CDV delete, cupra r splitter, RAM air filter, Bigger Brakes, M3 ARB, SMF.
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Finally no limp mode, test drove a few weeks ago, wheels were spinning through first and second gear.... crazy car. Still working on can-translator, but car is ready for certification and planned for end of next month. During the test got a ticket
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2008 E85 3.0 twinturbo N54B30 6-speed manual (BZ53), ST-XTA coilovers, Diff 3.23 with Quaife ATB, Powerflex, downpipes, Maxxecu,
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
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Set up: immo off msd80 and can-translator between dme and e85 chassis
2008 E85 3.0 twinturbo N54B30 6-speed manual (BZ53), ST-XTA coilovers, Diff 3.23 with Quaife ATB, Powerflex, downpipes, Maxxecu,
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
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Finally road legal
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2008 E85 3.0 twinturbo N54B30 6-speed manual (BZ53), ST-XTA coilovers, Diff 3.23 with Quaife ATB, Powerflex, downpipes, Maxxecu,
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
Supersprint powerloop 0080.
Front Strut bar -Wiechers Sport
- Mr Tidy
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That's great news - must be a whole load of fun!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .