robert.fowler

Exceptional car and welcome to the forum

Both cars look real nice.I'm looking for a 540 what do you want for it.text/ring me 0274784447.

Cheers

Robert

thanks for doing this,happy to pay for your petrol/time for any running around.

I realise with older cars what the deal is but i'm not really into modern cars that much, i've been building and modifying them for a long time.

that would be great if you could have a look to get an honest opinion.I've seen the photo's of your cars which

look better than new which tells me you know what to look at.I sent ray an email at hellbm but never got a reply maybe it got lost in cyberspace.

cheers

Robert

If you are selling in June give me a call on 0274784447 i'm in the market for one of these.

Cheers

Robert

Is there anyone in Auckland who would be keen to have a look at it and give me there opinion

Any body know anything about this car .I'm in the market for an E34 540.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-278670842.htm

will these will definately fit a E34 540i and the price is $550 for the 4

This is what E36 bmw'S should have had under the hood.My old car with Lexus v8 in it

Does anyone know a place where i could get a hydraulic release bering for a Toyota Supra gearbox?

I brought mine from Etchell race supplies in tauranga,they are the same as used for american toploader,muncie gearboxes.Fit onto 35mm carrier.

cheers

Robert

Great looking cars guys

manual 325i coupe anyday over auto 328

looking to build another project

Yep my car.Not many E36 v8's.You have jason in chch

Welcome mate.

Nice to see another good looking E36.Love this colour

My apologies for cluttering your for sale thread

I am however, I huge fan of your car Quick question, are you using standard brakes? Or upgraded items?

sweet as nothing like shooting the breeze.I am just running the standard brakes which pull up the car just as good as when the six was in it.Have less weight over the front axle as the 1uz is lighter than the six

Internet much?

My apologies. Perhaps the " " icon in my original post did not adequately convey my appreciation for this car, and inability to acquire it.

When I said auto, easy to drive, and small, I was merely re-affirming that I could not possibly justify purchasing this car despite my obvious want of it.

Has my internet locution been deciphered enough?

sorry didnt read between the lines

Where in this topic did you say you wanted an auto, easy to drive, and small?

All you said was "Do Want. Wonder if he'd swap for a nice E46?"

No i dont want an E46 thanks

Were the previous photos with the same background? Might be why it looks familiar to me...

Yep used the same photo with side view of car

Looks nice. Has it been on TradeMe for a while? I seem to remember seeing it before.

I have only just listed this vehicle for the first time with v8 in it.Was going to sell without an engine last year but decided to fit 1uz.

Thanks for the comments on the build quality much appreciated and whats wrong with the colour

Cool, thanks for the reply. Talked to an auto sparky mate of mine and He's going to sort my wiring. Just a couple more questions;

i) Engine mounts. I'm going to make mine out of mild steel. I want to have an RHS middle section, ends cut to the right angle with a bracket welded on each end. One bolting to the engine block and the other bolting to the existing rubber/steel mount. Will this work?

ii) How is your diff/driveline holding up? I'll probably have to upgrade mine to a 6-cylinder unit or something aftermarket as my car's only a 318iS.

Thanks again for the answers. My immediate plans are on hold for now anyway. Have to save some money up just incase our workforce goes on strike in March.

1) your engine mount idea will work okay.Engine will move around abit sitting on those bmw donut style mounts

2)6 cyl diff okay so far with car now being manual.

Hey there guys, sorry to bump an old thread. Just a few quick questions;

i) Did you use the factory Toyota ECU/Loom and if so, did it affect any other systems?

ii) Did anything have to be modified to accomodate the engine? (i.e steering rack etc.?)

iii) Did you pass the certification with standard brakes/suspension or have they been upgraded?

Thanks in advance if you're able to lend any advice.

Here are the answers you wanted

1)used factory toyota ecu/loom.all bmw systems are separate,just needed to have tach modded to work and temp gauge changed as is controlled by bmw computer which no longer exists.

2)the only mod in the engine bay is to move the abs pump.I also used a custom sump.

3)passed cert no probs with standard brakes,i have uprated the suspension and lowered car.

Any other questions just ask

Robert

Thanks for the encouragement, photos under the hood on my profile, tacho is still factory 6 cyl so bounces off the rev limiter at the bottom of the tacho, got the heater working about a month ago, i drove to work all winter with gloves and a scarf. Freezing! Keen to check out some photos of your own.

Jason this is my thread.Have a look from page one there are plenty of pics.

Your tacho will need modding to work on the toyota had mine done has to have electronic board added,costs

about $300

cant seem to find your photo's on your profile

cheers

Robert

Riley you inspired me to finally get my ass into gear and join. will download some photos soon. nice to meet someone with a crazy idea for V8 BMW power.

Jason glad to hear you have joined.Its great to have another E36 v8 car on here.

I was the guy that rang you a few months ago to ask about your conversion.Glad its finished it makes the E36 such

a fun car to drive.

Any photo's of your car under the hood,interior etc.

Did you get your tacho,heater,air con working yet.

Thanks guys for all the encouragement comments on my conversion

What can I say

Excellent job youve done there

I would be very proud of what youve done

Luv to see pictures of the exhaust set up ie: manifolds and down pipes

here's the exhaust setup.pretty basic setup,just has standard bmw 325i muffler at the rear