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Kaynes 550i E34

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I'd heard the talk but wow, what a sleeper racecar that things is!

Good to see it's still got cruise control :D

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Is it used for rallying?

That`s the plan.

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I have heard wonderful story's about this man.. I must pay him a visit one day to pick his brain on a few ideas. One issue solved right now from looking a the photos.

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how are you expecting it to handle in the dirt with the big motor in front? also what kind of suspension are you going to use?

one word... loose..

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Want.

..To see this thing shred tyres.

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wow, just uncomprehendable... what a beast. Will this be racing in the open class or just targa?

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E34 never came out with a V12 I'm afraid Andy.

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Would the extra weight be worth it for a racecar?

I mean m60b40 vs m70 is pretty close in terms of power.

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Would the extra weight be worth it for a racecar?

I mean m60b40 vs m70 is pretty close in terms of power.

probably not but V12 is much more badass than v8 so I'd live with it

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probably not but V12 is much more badass than v8 so I'd live with it

Extra four inches to the manshaft I hear

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Who cares if its competitive or not, it would be mean fun to drive.

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Who cares if its competitive or not, it would be mean fun to drive.

Polley, you hit the nail on the head, hence the idea to build it......Fun +gst!

I will try to cover the questions asked, mainly built to run on gravel......just because! targa maybe, if we can make it reliable, mechanically not a big deal to fit, but wiring was a bit of stress, cheers MT :)

I'm sure we'll get it along to a practice day or two for the bmw meets but not allowed to enter as David said because it was not a factory option, as for the v8 versa's v12? nothing sounds as phat as a v12 I'm sorry, enough said! ;) will post some video stuff on you tube post the rally this weekend, glad you like it, cheers, KB.

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Hi Kayne, what gearbox did you use?

Ian

Hi Ian, we used a 265 Getrag (bolt on bell housing type) it came out of a US e30 m3, was just a cheap easy option and from experience they are pretty tough, KB.

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Nice.

How did you sort out the bellhousing? Take an auto and chop it off/weld?

Would love to see the car in action some time!

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Nice.

How did you sort out the bellhousing? Take an auto and chop it off/weld?

Would love to see the car in action some time!

Yip just cut and weld, it was the the most expensive part of the whole car, that and the clutch/flywheel, but it was worth it, it feels awesome as a manual, I hope to have it at some track days soonish, KB.

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Very nice. I know what you mean about the price/grin factor :) haha

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Hi guy's,

Ray from hellBM has posted a link to youtube of some incar stuff from the rally if anyones interested, it's in the video part of this forum, Cheers, KB.

ps. Close ratio box coming.........marchish.

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