BMW E46 GTR V8 at RaceFX Henderson

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RaceFX in Henderson, Auckland seem to have become a bit of a specialist in BMW racecars. Andy Culpin, the owner of RaceFX, admits that it is more good luck than good management, but over the last couple of years his business seems to have attracted alot of BMW work.

They are currently working on two E46 V8 racecars; an E30 drag car; a Z3 M Coupe racecar; and a couple of other BMW projects still in the planning stages.

I was out at his workshop yesterday and took a few images that I thought the Forum may be interested in. First a shot of the premises with a line-up of BMWs outside awaiting the racecar treatment...

And here's some updated shots of the GTR V8 project..

I'll post images of the other projects seperately.

Cheers, John

[Yuen 16]

Thanks for posting the pics - looking forward to the others. A pity the Z4 project has been discontinued!

[Gus 5]

any more info on the e30 drag car?

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any more info on the e30 drag car?

Gidday 'The Gus'. It's not my project, just one of RaceFX's customers, so I can't (or maybe shouldn't) say too much! But it's fairly radical - non-BMW engine, and Ford 9" diff.

Cheers, John

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Thanks for posting the pics - looking forward to the others. A pity the Z4 project has been discontinued!

Gidday Yuen. What makes you think that the Z4 project has been discontinued? John

[Gus 5]

Gidday 'The Gus'. It's not my project, just one of RaceFX's customers, so I can't (or maybe shouldn't) say too much! But it's fairly radical - non-BMW engine, and Ford 9" diff.

Cheers, John

Ah thanks for the pics, i know the one..13b rotary ? its been around a while i think.

e46 gtr project looks really nicely done - is it yours?

love the marcos!

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Ah thanks for the pics, i know the one..13b rotary ? its been around a while i think.

e46 gtr project looks really nicely done - is it yours?

love the marcos!

> Yip, it's the rotary E30.

> No not mine (I'm building a Z4 M Coupe). Andy Culpin is building the E46 GTR for himself, and yes it will be very impressive when finished (circuit car only; fully tubbed wheel arches; M5 running gear; on-board air jack, etc.)

> This particular Chev V8 Marcos raced at Le Mans in the 90's, then finished it's racing career by winning the British GT Championship in 2000.

Cheers, John

Edited May 24, 2008 by John B

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Just awesome ! thanks

[Yuen 16]

Hey John, saw this on TradeMe:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/S...n-157114191.htm

Different car?

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Hey John, saw this on TradeMe:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/S...n-157114191.htm

Different car?

Bloody hell, you're quick Yuen! I only listed the Z4 last night. Well spotted!

Yes, that's my car for sale. I originally intended sourcing the roof / hatch panels to turn my 3 litre roadster into a couple. I also bought a Z3 M Coupe to use the 3.2 litre running gear. But it's all going to be too much hard work! So I'm selling both the Z3 & Z4, and I'm buying a Z4 M Coupe. Should have done that in the first place ... a much easier plan, and should make a great racecar for Targa and the BMW Open Race Class.

[elmarco 56]

Holy sh*t!! That will be awesome when finished - love to see more photos posted.

[Yuen 16]

Oh I see... Yes it sounds like it's going to save you a lot of work! Don't see many Z4 M Coupes around either so it's going to be a really cool car.