Herbmiester

That will make it a seriously fast road car as you will have 600nm of torque at least. I imagine traction will be even more of a challenge.

Zero to 60 is one of the better YouTube channels when it comes to BMW turbo cars. They test a lot of what they do and it certainly debunks how fast cars are on the road. They even have a bit of E39 stuff as well. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEQM9eop5tRO-eWN6-AQwQ/featured

Ohh that's exciting 450hp here come.

Oil leaks are not good for OCD people.

Score!

That will be a fantastic car to own when its finished.

I found this quite interesting as I do see an N52 being Mrs Herbmiesters next car but it seems maintenance and keeping the engine in good shape are not going to be substantially lower than my N54.

I am still looking, was keen on a Golf for a while but my local Euro mechanic says Mk5/6 Golf repairs are what keeps him in business.

Yes that ZF 8 Speed box is a wonderful piece of engineering. I would choose it over a manual. As to the 116i the one I drove when looking for a car for Mrs Herbmiester underwhelmed me a bit. I drove a few bigger engined 1 series cars that day so I guess it highlighted the power or lack of it. Also it had a pretty plain cloth interior, just no wow factor, my Mother in laws Mazda 3 is nicer inside. The saving grace was the handling, even on average tires it felt nice on the trip home through Whitemans Valley; a road that is quite demanding at any speed over about 40kph. As to passing cars up the Rimutakas', well I think they would have to be pretty slow cars for that to happen.

! series are nice cars but get one with a bigger engine. The 116i was a lower spec car and with such a small engine just boring. The 125i is a lot more fun.

Oil pan filter and fluid are the main service points.

The ZF6 Speed Auto is a very good box. Service it every 50 to 70k and it will treat you well. Add an XHP tune and you will have a very fast shifting box.

I have used this tool for a few years now the flanged bushes are a problem but the non flaned versions are a piece of cake.

Thanks Ray was looking for a large case version.

Hi can you confirm small or large case bolted or welded?

Ah yes I thought it might be Hutt Valley. I had a licence 30 years ago, would be like you wanting to run a street car at a few events every year.

No not mine next to it. Sorry dont know Mike B. I really like VG's classic shape the EFI options sounds great let me know how that works out. I have been offered a rebuilt 265 and it will be a whole lot cheaper than the V8.

Looks like great fun what club runs those events?

In the back of my mind I keep thinking BARRA!

Modern Hemi makes more power and is a HEMI!

I have looked at the bolt in front ends, would need an A body version though. Went through a lot of this with my old Charger and after a lot of research decided this was the kit to go for. https://www.hemiperformance.com.au/shop/power-assist-rack-pinion-steering-conversion-kit-from-manual-steering-box.html

Beautifully presented car but 52k, Hmmmm........

Yes will likely have a Gen3 Hemi V8 and rack and pinion steering. 69 Camaro's are lovely looking cars, like the E Body Mopars one of the best looking muscle cars ever. I personally think the Charger is the best looking Aussie Muscle car but do have a soft Spot for XB Falcon Coupes and A9X Torana Hatch backs.

At this stage the Engine and trans will be 3rd Gen Hemi with a 5 speed auto, maybe a T56 but I see this as more of a cruiser. I have Garys book, great read. I will most likjely do a rack and pinion conversion and some for of big brake upgrade. Rear end is a Dana 60 so big HP will be no trouble. I has had some tin worm and it is in the process of having new sheet metal put into the floors. Comes with Grill, Dash, door cards etc.