No name user 379 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 i cant see a damn thing in that potato photo other than ugly wide guards. #wheremycontrastat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 That better for you 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 on a positive note.. the facelift sedan front end looks great against the coupe.. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 I quite like that. I'd just make it look more standard specification. More TRD stickers though... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 922 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 2jzgte? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 2jzgte? Yep sure is, just under 1100hp on BP98 on 25psi and 840 ft/lb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 not really my thing, but impressive workmanship and power. such a clean engine bay. What was it built for? A demo, or some sort of racing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 not really my thing, but impressive workmanship and power. such a clean engine bay. What was it built for? A demo, or some sort of racing? I guess your right its not ever bodies thing, its built for drifting the E46 is very popular in Europe for doing so. You can buy anything you like for them all well developed for Drifting and they work very well, its a great platform to work with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibs05 86 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 M7+1 I r8 8 out of 8but really, Ive seen the short video of this at hampton. Such a weapon. Hopefully he'll shake things up a bit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 M7+1 I r8 8 out of 8 but really, Ive seen the short video of this at hampton. Such a weapon. Hopefully he'll shake things up a bit! Only issue to date is power steer pump failed, now its raining down there so lots of power is pretty useless. Daymon loves how the cars feels and its response to steering input he now needs time in the seat. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibs05 86 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 Only issue to date is power steer pump failed, now its raining down there so lots of power is pretty useless. Daymon loves how the cars feels and its response to steering input he now needs time in the seat. all we need is a bmw powered bmw out there making waves! i think you have just the build steve!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 all we need is a bmw powered bmw out there making waves! i think you have just the build steve!! Yes indeed, however i still dont really understand the drifting thing i like to go fast for lap after lap not 3 corners lol Theres a E46 drifter in Aus ive been talking with who runs the V10 its sound epic, my next plans are to get a mid 2000's DTM and drop a V10 in that but finish one project at a time me thinks lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLee 35 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 I agree about the facelift front.I quite like those lights whenever I see them - always thought they'd look great on the M car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dn540 67 Report post Posted November 29, 2015 I appreciate the work and effort involved. But what the hell is the obsession in NZ with ripping out anything BMW/Mercedes and replacing it with RB's and JZ's etc. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 29, 2015 I appreciate the work and effort involved. But what the hell is the obsession in NZ with ripping out anything BMW/Mercedes and replacing it with RB's and JZ's etc. Good cheap engines with easy work-ability. BMW and Mercedes are typically cooler / better platforms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted November 29, 2015 looks a bit better than when I sold the body shell http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/50013-2001-e46-330ci-parts-car-new-stock-at-bm-world/?hl=%2Bbmw+%2B330ci+%2Bparts 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted November 29, 2015 I appreciate the work and effort involved. But what the hell is the obsession in NZ with ripping out anything BMW/Mercedes and replacing it with RB's and JZ's etc. Hate to say it but in this situation its pretty hard to top a 2J 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted November 29, 2015 Good cheap engines with easy work-ability. BMW and Mercedes are typically cooler / better platforms. Cooler? I would agree As for better? I know the inside workings of this engine i had to design the headers to work around the turbo i supplied and sponsor him with, bottom line the 2j makes 1100hp on BP98 on 25psi and isnt even straining in the slightest. On E85 its well over 1400 with another 200 shot of Nos. It wont be hard to see 1600 hp on turbo alone, now please correct me but what would it take to get a S50 to match this ? You wont be able to match what it cost to build the 2J to stand up to this punishment compared the S50, ive done stock 2J's with bolts on's doing 800hp all day without touching inside on a high Km motor. If my new M50 turbo motor im building ever packets a sad itll be a 2J or my new favorite a turbo S85. Each to their own i guess. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted November 29, 2015 I appreciate the work and effort involved. But what the hell is the obsession in NZ with ripping out anything BMW/Mercedes and replacing it with RB's and JZ's etc. coz rfb 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 Cooler? I would agree As for better? I know the inside workings of this engine i had to design the headers to work around the turbo i supplied and sponsor him with, bottom line the 2j makes 1100hp on BP98 on 25psi and isnt even straining in the slightest. On E85 its well over 1400 with another 200 shot of Nos. It wont be hard to see 1600 hp on turbo alone, now please correct me but what would it take to get a S50 to match this ? You wont be able to match what it cost to build the 2J to stand up to this punishment compared the S50, ive done stock 2J's with bolts on's doing 800hp all day without touching inside on a high Km motor. If my new M50 turbo motor im building ever packets a sad itll be a 2J or my new favorite a turbo S85. Each to their own i guess. From my limited but somewhat insightful experience I would agree totally. All evidence I've seen of builds around the worlds, locals with their projects point to the same thing. As for my cooler / better comment, I actually meant the chassis' offered by BMW / Mercedes are cooler / better hence people throwing Japanese engines in them for cost effective results. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 From my limited but somewhat insightful experience I would agree totally. All evidence I've seen of builds around the worlds, locals with their projects point to the same thing. As for my cooler / better comment, I actually meant the chassis' offered by BMW / Mercedes are cooler / better hence people throwing Japanese engines in them for cost effective results. Sorry Michael misunderstood your meaning, again agree its a better platform thus why they ran the 46 over a JDM. I will admit i like my old school JDM stuff i use to have x2 1978 Skylines very much enjoyed them 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3309 Report post Posted December 17, 2015 Yes indeed, however i still dont really understand the drifting thing i like to go fast for lap after lap not 3 corners lol big grin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3309 Report post Posted December 17, 2015 I appreciate the work and effort involved. But what the hell is the obsession in NZ with ripping out anything BMW/Mercedes and replacing it with RB's and JZ's etc. Probably they have experience on the japanese iron, coming up through they standard japanese drift cars; don't understand BMWs. I thought it interesting; all that work and no strut brace? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
