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    #46
    Originally posted by CorvallisBMW View Post
    Why?? Why swap such an awesome driveline in such an awesome touring in to a bronzit coupe??

    This. Man that touring is incredible


    1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
    1991 318i 4dr slick top


    Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
    Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
    Mtech 2 turbo restoration
    Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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      #47
      Originally posted by evil-diesel View Post
      Plans have changed a bit for this project. There was a M60B40 swapped touring in daytona violet with M-Tech interior for sale at a very good price. After checking it out and test driving the piss out of it I came to the conclusion that the swap was done very well and I had to have it!

      The plan is to swap all the mechanical bits over to the bronzit early model. The bronzit will keep it's classic style while we transform it into a V8 monster!

      The touring came with Porsche brakes, KW V1 Coilovers, e39 540i 6 speed transmission, a locking diff and everything else needed for the transformation!

      April fools was last week bro.



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        #48
        i figured that this would cause a bit of controversy. especially since the touring is in great shape body wise, (no rust, no body damage, great paint). let me try to explain why the touring is not here to stay:

        1. I know that the touring is rare in the US and that there's a touring hype right now, in europe however it's nothing special. Over here chrome bumpered early model cars are the most sought after

        2. I'm not a big fan of daytona violet

        3. I'm also not a big fan of the M-Cloth interior

        4. I can't stand late model tail lights

        The bronzit car will embody what would be a german muscle car. Chrome bumpers, BBS's, cardinal leather, V8 power. I'm sure you won't be disappointed when you see the final result.

        The touring will be converted back to a regular M20 in stock form. For anyone interested, I would be willing to sell the touring with everything but the driveline.

        -chris

        Early 323i
        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=214425
        320i V8 Swap
        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=345807
        M3
        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=310470



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          #49
          ^makes sense

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            #50
            I dunno - why even buy the touring? I mean - I guess, it means you'll have the parts needed for the swap, but it just seems kind of wasteful when the touring is already perfectly sorted...
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              #51
              Originally posted by word is bond View Post
              I dunno - why even buy the touring? I mean - I guess, it means you'll have the parts needed for the swap, but it just seems kind of wasteful when the touring is already perfectly sorted...
              the price for the entire car was less expensive than buying all the needed parts individually. Also, having a swapped car that works and transferring the parts over to another car sounds easier to me than swapping a car from scratch...

              -chris

              Early 323i
              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=214425
              320i V8 Swap
              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=345807
              M3
              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=310470



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                #52
                ^Indeed

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                  #53
                  updates... it's been a productive weekend.

                  there's no turning back now... the touring has been stripped of all the needed parts, the early model has been stripped of all the parts we won't be needing.

                  the puzzle is already coming back together, the front an rear subframes, suspension, diff, brakes etc. are already reinstalled.



                  front and rear subframes removed


                  engine suspended by old strut bar, about to come out


                  out she goes


                  m60b40 with e39 6-speed tranny


                  early model completely stripped



                  the workshop looks like a frankenstein lab for e30's


                  current status... only missing an engine and tranny

                  -chris

                  Early 323i
                  http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=214425
                  320i V8 Swap
                  http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=345807
                  M3
                  http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=310470



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                    #54
                    It pains me a bit to see the touring gutted, but I'm sure the sedan will be nice :)

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                      #55
                      What are you doing with the purple beater eater?

                      Seriously? PM incoming...
                      My E30 v1.0 | v2.0 | v3.0 | My E28 |My E34 | My feedback

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                        #56
                        This thing is so cool. I'm turning into a real sucker for the chrome side moldings with early euro bumpers.
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                        WTB in SoCal: 8"/10" Lukebox, leather Sport steering wheel, 60L MotoMeter fuel gauge, Thule/Yakima roof rack

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                          #57
                          all the unneeded brackets and excess seam sealer have been cleaned up and welded, the engine bay is currently in primer ready for some fresh paint.






                          we are hoping to drop the M60 in next weekend...

                          -chris

                          Early 323i
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=214425
                          320i V8 Swap
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=345807
                          M3
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=310470



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                            #58
                            still preparing the engine bay for the M60. Welding, sanding, shaving, filler, primer... it all takes time. But we are finally close to finishing the new home for the V8...

                            Brake booster bracket welded in (the welds need to stay exposed for the TÜV inspection):







                            some final details addressed:





                            fresh bronzit!!!!









                            Last edited by evil-diesel; 06-03-2015, 07:36 AM.

                            -chris

                            Early 323i
                            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=214425
                            320i V8 Swap
                            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=345807
                            M3
                            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=310470



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                              #59
                              refreshed brake booster...





                              in the next couple of days the booster and the ABS unit are finding their way into the engine bay...

                              -chris

                              Early 323i
                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=214425
                              320i V8 Swap
                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=345807
                              M3
                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=310470



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                                #60
                                What strut bar is that. I haven't found one that clears my M60 yet.


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