Team Sideways BMW E30 Project (2JZ swap, M3 body etc...) - Drifting forum

Nero Serpente · 07-06-2008, 18:50

Another new project @ Team Sideways

A E30 325i from 1986. Type

Yesterday my mate bought this car, car was already stripped out but it wasnt good enough for us so today we just stripped the rest out the of the car. It only weight 1020kg now with a full fueltank.
Plans: just a couple of driftdays with the car in almost original condition.

Goal: A lot. A few hints. M3 body, 2JZ swap.

Just a couple of pics to enjoy

Nero Serpente · 07-06-2008, 18:50

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iwantans15!! · 07-06-2008, 20:44

Looks sweet as it is and crazy idea, best of luck with it lad!

Quail · 07-06-2008, 22:50

1020kg!!! Nice work!

Silverfang · 08-06-2008, 00:51

That ought to fly at that weight!

2JZ swap = bonkers

Hope it works out , though few tips!, E46 M3 cab top mounts for rear shocks fit and are stronger than the originals and would DEFFINETLY suggest you add some extra bracing to the stock diff if you do the 2JZ swap, they tend to snap with massive power

George NeTv09 · 22-06-2008, 11:28

e30 with a 2jz, you are crazy dude!
this will be an amazing project, have you started working on it?

MJG · 22-06-2008, 11:32

It's really high! And if yours is 1020kg then I have high hopes for my little beauty, it is a lot further stripped than yours and I always thought I was kidding myself at it being sub 1000kgs.

Dunx · 23-06-2008, 16:20

Nice project

Look forward to seeing progress

Papercutout · 23-06-2008, 18:52

More weight loss - sunroof out, weld plate over, plexi for windows, remove the second skin on both the boot and the bonnet, remove the wiring loom, chop all un-necessary stuff out, and rewire (you'll save a few Kg's, honestly!), boot spoiler, and the front and rear bumpers weigh a ton, take all the metal out of them, and it'll make a big difference.

And get that damned back end down!

I do like it though, so good work, and have some fun!

BTW - to do an M3 body, buy an M3 shell. The only panel on an M3 the same as a standard E30 is the bonnet. EVERYthing is changed, including the roofline etc. If you do anything like it, literally just get the M3 wings.

07-06-2008, 18:50	#1 (permalink)
Nero Serpente touge runner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 196	Team Sideways BMW E30 Project (2JZ swap, M3 body etc...) Another new project @ Team Sideways A E30 325i from 1986. Type Yesterday my mate bought this car, car was already stripped out but it wasnt good enough for us so today we just stripped the rest out the of the car. It only weight 1020kg now with a full fueltank. Plans: just a couple of driftdays with the car in almost original condition. Goal: A lot. A few hints. M3 body, 2JZ swap. Just a couple of pics to enjoy

23-06-2008, 18:52	#9 (permalink)
Papercutout dorifto kingu! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nr. Oxford Posts: 1,102	More weight loss - sunroof out, weld plate over, plexi for windows, remove the second skin on both the boot and the bonnet, remove the wiring loom, chop all un-necessary stuff out, and rewire (you'll save a few Kg's, honestly!), boot spoiler, and the front and rear bumpers weigh a ton, take all the metal out of them, and it'll make a big difference. And get that damned back end down! I do like it though, so good work, and have some fun! BTW - to do an M3 body, buy an M3 shell. The only panel on an M3 the same as a standard E30 is the bonnet. EVERYthing is changed, including the roofline etc. If you do anything like it, literally just get the M3 wings. Last edited by Papercutout : 23-06-2008 at 18:55.

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07-06-2008, 18:50	#2 (permalink)
Nero Serpente touge runner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 196	Team Sideways.nl

07-06-2008, 20:44	#3 (permalink)
iwantans15!! touge runner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 240	Looks sweet as it is and crazy idea, best of luck with it lad!

07-06-2008, 22:50	#4 (permalink)
Quail Kouki Monster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Milton Keynes & Portsmouth Posts: 1,172	1020kg!!! Nice work!

08-06-2008, 00:51	#5 (permalink)
Silverfang No longer K1 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UH's workshop / Milton Keynes Posts: 1,017	That ought to fly at that weight! 2JZ swap = bonkers Hope it works out , though few tips!, E46 M3 cab top mounts for rear shocks fit and are stronger than the originals and would DEFFINETLY suggest you add some extra bracing to the stock diff if you do the 2JZ swap, they tend to snap with massive power

22-06-2008, 11:28	#6 (permalink)
George NeTv09 tail slider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kardamili, Greece Posts: 92	e30 with a 2jz, you are crazy dude! this will be an amazing project, have you started working on it?

22-06-2008, 11:32	#7 (permalink)
MJG e30 of Death Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 11,963	It's really high! And if yours is 1020kg then I have high hopes for my little beauty, it is a lot further stripped than yours and I always thought I was kidding myself at it being sub 1000kgs.

23-06-2008, 16:20	#8 (permalink)
Dunx dorifto kingu! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 580	Nice project Look forward to seeing progress