Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 All the welding has been done, Got my log book and the front brakes turned up this morning! Mean. Body kit should be back by next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Badass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Badass! Indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 ^what they said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 was the m52 stroked out to 3L? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 The crank fit in the block ok but for it to work I needed new lower compression pistons with diffrent hight ring groves. To be honnest it was going to be to expensive and it cost an arm and a leg just as it stands now. Altho I kind of wanted the biggest engine in the KB targa family just for bragging rites but my brother one upped me with his new 3.1ltr M20 haha. Im kind of thinking Id love to put a V8 in it at some point maybe in a couple of years or so. Ive always wanted one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted August 26, 2012 Got my body kit back a few weeks ago!... but have been over seas since. While I was away I had some one who knew what they were doing panel wise to cut had the rear wheel wells up to the size of the new guards. Now im back ive dummy fitted one of the rear guards and attached it to the rear bumper. Am half way through doing the other side but its looking good. I also fitted the rest of the kit to get me motivated to get my ass into gear (I like visual progress!) The front wheel spacing looks good so far. E46 front arm made a good difference so thanks to Tony (Westy) for that idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 26, 2012 Coming along nicely. What did you use for the strut tops? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 There standard at the moment but once I get the suspension sorted ill get adjustable top plates and I think I'll be able to dial out the camber if needed. Still have to sort out some longer rack ends but I will wait to see if the above combination will work (,so far so good,) first before I start spending money on new parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30guydownunder 2 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Nice Build Steve! I am having thoughts of doing something very similar over here in Oz, but mine will be destined for gravel. I had thought initially that you purchased a Harry Hockley cage kit as well as the bodykit but seems you just made one yourself? Is the M52 an alloy block version? I have an M54B30 I am planning on fitting an M50 head and OBD-I electronics. Would you mind sharing how much HH charged you to ship the body kit? PM maybe. Anyway hope to see some more updates! Is looking great thus far. Edited January 5, 2013 by e30guydownunder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Nice Build Steve! I am having thoughts of doing something very similar over here in Oz, but mine will be destined for gravel. I had thought initially that you purchased a Harry Hockley cage kit as well as the bodykit but seems you just made one yourself? Is the M52 an alloy block version? I have an M54B30 I am planning on fitting an M50 head and OBD-I electronics. Would you mind sharing how much HH charged you to ship the body kit? PM maybe. Anyway hope to see some more updates! Is looking great thus far. M50 head will not fit an M54 block Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30guydownunder 2 Report post Posted January 6, 2013 M50 head will not fit an M54 block Spent all day reading it up...head gaskets look nothing alike, so you are correct. I guess I will have to wait and see when I pull the two engines apart, something might be possible, but worst case use the M54 rotating assembly in the M50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Have Pm'd you re shipping. The m52 is alloy and I made the cage myself. Just wanted to see how the wheels would rub on full bump. fronts are touching the upper wheel well so will have to address that soon. Looks like a rice racer One last front edge to do on the rear guards then thats all finished. Have sorted the spare wheel mounting uning a tie down and a couple of alloy brackets. Rear brakes are getting sorted tomorrow. Edited February 6, 2013 by Steve K-B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Looks awesome! So this will be ready for Targa Rotarua? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) That's the new plan but we will see! Edited February 7, 2013 by Steve K-B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 This is exactly how a compact can made into a cool car. Good job Steve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Looking rad dude ... will be a nippy wee thing once done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) As the story always goes I got busy with other stuff. Heres a little progress tho. I didnt like the look of flocking for my dash and as it will be sitting in front of me all the time I went ahead with suede. Its not the best job but it would have been tough to do so im happy enough front suspension is getting there. Just have to finish the other sides top mount Edited April 28, 2013 by Steve K-B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 Didnt have enoough adjustment to get what I wanted. I should have plenty of room now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 Steve, I think you should stop building now, I do not need any more BMW's to try and keep up with on Targa. Will this go into open class or class 5 with the mods you have done? You have 6 months until Targa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Did you have that mount profile cut or did you do it manually like a champ. Looks very tidy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Looks like it's coming along very well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Cheers guys. Ive never looked into the Targa rule book re classes, I kind of just wanted to build a car the way I wanted to but ive just had a look and I should be in class 5. Id like to say I cut them myself like a champ would but I took the easy way and gave the dimensions to a water cutting place on the shore. I also had a second set of top plates cut as I couldn't use the first set after drilling and tapping them with the three OE hole set up. They now have four. Should have had the rear suspension struts here today but there was a couple of delays. Hope to get them late Sunday arvo. Also you guys should see me new list for plan off attack! My bro helped me out with it (Hes awesome!), much better than a list in my diary haha. Sick! Edited May 25, 2013 by Steve K-B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted May 31, 2013 Rear suspension going in today! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
