Updated pics from BMW Z3 conversion project

JoeZ · 06-01-2007, 10:31 AM

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

95formulalt1 · 06-01-2007, 10:38 AM

wow thats pretty cool. i bet its a blast to drive!!

scv8 · 06-01-2007, 05:06 PM

VERY sweet car! That washer reservoir sure looks like the one from Snow Injection.

Nicely done.

Matt_WS6_00 · 06-01-2007, 05:08 PM

wow that looks amazing!

JoeZ · 06-01-2007, 06:45 PM

Thanks guys. And the reservoir is actually an overflow tank for coolant and was a $7 part from NAPA.

cvman · 06-01-2007, 06:53 PM

And my wife wants a convertible, hmmmmmm..............

99c5vert · 06-01-2007, 08:10 PM

stop posting pics! we want videos

JoeZ · 06-01-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

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

Lythropus · 06-01-2007, 10:04 PM

how much does it weigh completed?

mattmartindrift · 06-02-2007, 11:07 AM

we have a dyno dynamics setup too...best dyno out there IMO.

JoeZ · 06-04-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

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.

Geezer's Garage · 06-04-2007, 03:00 PM

Cool ride. The usual questions are, "What are you doing for exhaust?" and, "What wiring harness?"

rao · 06-04-2007, 04:47 PM

Looks good

ALLBOTTLE · 06-04-2007, 07:16 PM

How much do you think the conversion cost you? i would love to put a auto 6.0 into a z-coupe

JoeZ · 06-04-2007, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex @ CMS

How much do you think the conversion cost you?

WILWAXU · 06-04-2007, 11:17 PM

Bet that's allot of fun!

kackley · 06-05-2007, 12:27 PM

thats bad ass .......sweet car

LS1SpeedAddict · 06-05-2007, 12:54 PM

I can't believe the negative comments your getting on youtube

Nice car man I bet its a blast to drive.

93Polo · 06-05-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

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...

Steve VanS · 06-05-2007, 01:50 PM

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.