I bought a 3.0si Coupe to convert to a race car - so many questions...

[TomK]

I don't know a huge amount about them either, but what I do know is the rebuild is not that expensive these days.
Great cars imo, handle really well and when the rotary is running well they're unbelievably smooth as you rev them. I drove one when they were new round thruxton, fond memories I think Dave paid similar money to your friend, unfortunately quite a lot was needed to be spent on rust oh and it needs a rebuild

 

[Liam22]

Yes, I know David, and spent some time chatting with him about RX8 dos and don'ts when he was planning the RX8 series. Best handling car I've ever driven - perfect balance - and proper layout, with full wishbones all round, LSD as standard, etc, etc.

Mine's still for sale!
http://ebay.us/AeJjiJ



I can't comment on the rebuild video. My original engine lasted for 30 races (plus its 50k prior road miles). I swapped it for a freshly rebuilt one. They are inherently simple things, with very few moving parts. And you wouldn't believe how small the actual "block" is.

Rest assured the interior will be carefully removed and listed for sale. Drop me a pm for anything specific and I'll make a note.

 

[NickDE]

If you want BMW 17" wheels, go for Style 32. They are lighter than other BMW wheels, and cheap to get from ebay as were an option on E36 and E46 3-series, which have the same sizes and offsets as the E86.

Only the 18s are lightweight.
No idea why that is but the 17s weigh like any other oe bmw wheel set

Very weird. Still sexier than any other BMW wheel. Except maybe the original bottletops.

 

[Seal3.0]

Liam22 & TomK - Hi Guys! I currently race in the MSVR Trackday Championship with my brother. Sadly, not running my Z4 (although that could happen in a year or two), we’re running an E46 330 in class B. Our team is called RedSeal Racing! #NoBull.

If either of you enter either the TDT or Supercup then let me know and we’ll meet up at the track. It’s a great series and well organised but if need any assistance the we’re happy to help.

Good luck with the build, I’ll also be watching with interest!

 

[kis]

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