nastnas 9 Report post Posted May 26, 2012 a 10kg weight difference, would indicate the S62 is an all alloy engine versus the S54s cast iron block? correct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1530 Report post Posted May 26, 2012 a 10kg weight difference, would indicate the S62 is an all alloy engine versus the S54s cast iron block? correct?Correct Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nastnas 9 Report post Posted May 27, 2012 Correct this is an awesome project.... what does a S62 sell for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted May 27, 2012 Fun task of e39 into e46 loom/sensors. Good good. Wanna know all about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1530 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 Thanks to Hellboy`s skill and patience it fits. We have decided to graft the M5 front suspension on elimanating the need for a dry sump.(courtesy of Kyrie @ Quest Fabrication) This will also enable us to take advantage of the M5 bigger brakes/ floating rotors. Had a set of E39 wheels refurbished hoping the offsets would work. Yes-anther pleasant surprise, a motor transplant to go with the wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 Good progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1530 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 M5 style 65 wheels on a e46 M3 cab. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 Yes. God yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) What's the header clearance to the steering arm like? Edited June 6, 2012 by Michael. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1530 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 What the header clearance to the steering arm like?Close but workable. Steering ratio in the M5 Steering box is 14.7:1 compared to the 540 17.9:1 ratio and the 15.4:1 of the E46 M3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1530 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 i think you can do better rayHave you got another set of these Kerry? I feel pretty good about the M5 Style 65 option although that might change upon completion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 deleted my last comment as i cant compete with wheel choices. if i had a set of those you would be the first person i would call for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 I must pop by sometime and take a look! this is an insane project! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1530 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Latest update. Things are moving along nicely. S62 is in place on a adapted M5 subframe. Hardtop arrived today and went straight on (thanks `Ari Gold` for coming up with the best price, worth the 2 month wait ex. Germany)Tommorrow is the exhaust M5/M3 combo installation. Experimenting with E92/E46 M3 front hybrid struts with adjustable tophats to replace the M5 struts. Results to come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 The hard top looks the business, Ray! Love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 looks awesome ray! I've always loved the lines of the hardtop on e46 m3 cabs. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Very nice Ray ... I must swing by to take a look at it in person !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 I just love how at home that S62 looks in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 could almost call this a e46 m3 gtr ... almost Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 I had a quick squiz today while collecting some parts, it's pretty impossible to fault! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 This makes me jealous on more levels than I care to admit!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted July 25, 2012 Looks absolutely stunning in person! Pretty close fitment, an amazing job indeed! I for one have not seen another E46 cab with a hardtop in NZ - great addition. How's that loom coming along Ray? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 704 Report post Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) I for one have not seen another E46 cab with a hardtop in NZ - great addition. I thought that too until I saw a silver one yesterday. Are they very heavy? Edited July 25, 2012 by Nick G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted July 25, 2012 No worries on the Hardtop Ray, glad to help out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted July 25, 2012 Sweet ..... will suss out a time with ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
