2002 + s2000 = S2002 build

[knuklehead92]

updates updates.....


its a tight fight but works i still have shave a couple of areas and lower the engine 2 more inches give or take.

ls1 inside, just started making mounts :) and will use the stock steering box.

i also picked up a complete e30 rear end and yoshi is going to help me build the diff plann is 4 clutch packs with 60 or more lock, duno








i cutt the front off and going to make removable with one bar on top and bottom bolting it into the frame.

sorry for the crappy pics .

[knuklehead92]

updates updates....... been a while and things changed


was going to a ls1 route but the machine shop offered me money for the longblock for their drag car so i couldnt refuse and sold the ls1


ripped this bitch out cuz its blows like da sum ass


modify the e30 rear subframe to fit the 02 stock mounting points.... was a bitch but got it centered








started making mounts to hold the front bumper

okay now fast forward more.....

subframe mounted so far... see goes into stock mounting points


also purchased ireland engineering full rear coilovers also i welded on camber and toe adjusters in the rear.
BAM SON installed...

welded the strut towers together because 02 chasis are weak sauce and like older than me

GOTA REPRESENT!


started to fix the rocker panels with new sheet metal and reinforced angle iron still got more to do UGH





then i picked up a s52 with 80k miles.... yea i know low!!! just how i like them :)

then one day i was like lets mount this bish i pushed the engine 3 inches back so weight distribution should not be tooooo bad, hatters suck on my nut (no shits given):eyebrows

made some mounts and use a m20 condor speed shop solid mount

used stock m10 mount located but solid mount


then i purchased tii struts with e12 hubs for 5 lug swap and bilstein valved struts with 350 spring for the front


then got a free 4.10 LSD diff son!!!

my awesome 16 guage galvinized hot dipped steel sheet metal for rust repair omg it sucks :alright


how it sits now
reverse rake son! oh yea i also made flares... they go out 3 inches still not finished i am going to extend them and make them look nice

oh yea its on ac shinzters type 3 17x8.5 et14 wrapped around 255 tires
and the front will be the same wrapped in 255 aswell

oh yea inside the cock pit

i need to mounts these one day :(


so thats it so far.....

Today i just ordered a 300mm willwood big brake from ireland engineering for the front so i should get that in a week.

so my plan is clean/rust repair
coilover mod for tii struts
fab a transmission tunnel
more rust repair/clean and more and more...
remove s52 paint engine do some preventive maintenance.
refresh front subframe
once everything is finished

interior time/ first start!
rollcage
then paint, i dont have a clue what to paint it. i was thinking like grand prix white or a jet black but we shall see ....
then time to track this bitch

[knuklehead92]

i was pretty lazy this weekend and didn't do much except for the shortening the struts, them came out decent. enjoy :D











just got to buy new bearings for the 5 lug hubs and press in the hubs and install 300 mm will wood brakes that are on the way from ireland engineering! those guys are awesome.

[deutschman]

Im digging this build. No hate for the s52 at all. There is nothing wrong with putting that motor in a 2002 at all, its just a bit heavy up front for some people. I am sure there are ways you could balance it out.
There was a guy a few years ago that built a twin turbo s52 2002 that had the transmission and diff located in the rear of the car just like a Porsche 944. That was a crazy build. Cool thing is he used all BMW parts besides the drive shaft adapter that is.
This thing will be a beast. I am hoping to start another 2002 build at the end of this year or the very beginning of next year if the rest of my life works out ok after Im done with what Im doing here in WA. Im planing to stick with the m20 idea sins I have the experience now, but do a turbo this time. Should be fun.
Cant wait to see more buddy!

[dirty30]

Dear god.

[knuklehead92]

Im digging this build. No hate for the s52 at all. There is nothing wrong with putting that motor in a 2002 at all, its just a bit heavy up front for some people. I am sure there are ways you could balance it out.
There was a guy a few years ago that built a twin turbo s52 2002 that had the transmission and diff located in the rear of the car just like a Porsche 944. That was a crazy build. Cool thing is he used all BMW parts besides the drive shaft adapter that is.
This thing will be a beast. I am hoping to start another 2002 build at the end of this year or the very beginning of next year if the rest of my life works out ok after Im done with what Im doing here in WA. Im planing to stick with the m20 idea sins I have the experience now, but do a turbo this time. Should be fun.
Cant wait to see more buddy!

your build was my inspiration!!! learned a lot! I cant wait for you to get another 2002!

[JinormusJ]

This build is sweet
The flare looks a little awkward, but its all a work in progress.

I would have ran at the first sight of rust, but it seems like your doing a pretty decent job of restoring this thing. Good Luck man! Can't wait to see more progress

[knuklehead92]

This build is sweet
The flare looks a little awkward, but its all a work in progress.

I would have ran at the first sight of rust, but it seems like your doing a pretty decent job of restoring this thing. Good Luck man! Can't wait to see more progress

haha thanks!, the flare does look a little awkward i will finish it soon, if it doesnt come out well, plan b is to bite the bullet and buy group 2 flares which look some thing like this

[4ce30]

Daaaamn this is cray!!! super Gd out dude congrats on going buck wild and being different

[efficient]

little beast!

[XW70]

doooood you have some serious balls with that engine into that car. Loving the fabrication work

[knuklehead92]

just received my 300mm bbk from irelandengineering!!! i am so excited to drive this thing.







255 tires in the front :D

[deutschman]

Dude the brakes. Sex
What are you using to get 5 lug at the back? Sorry if you already said. Also love how your fabing up the trans tunnel.

PS We have the same welder and tool box. No homo lol

[knuklehead92]

Dude the brakes. Sex
What are you using to get 5 lug at the back? Sorry if you already said. Also love how your fabing up the trans tunnel.

PS We have the same welder and tool box. No homo lol

haha thanks!

for the rear i am using a e30 subframe and just using a 18mm adapter from 42 drafts very nice quality, i was going to do z3 hub and brakes but i think e30 brakes are enough, its still a upgrade from stock 2002. Plus i really didnt want to take off the hub and press in a new one. Ive done it before its such a pia, so i just went with adapters for the rear. ive auto x and tracked with the adapters on my buddies e30 no problems for a season so far.

[deutschman]

haha thanks!

for the rear i am using a e30 subframe and just using a 18mm adapter from 42 drafts very nice quality, i was going to do z3 hub and brakes but i think e30 brakes are enough, its still a upgrade from stock 2002. Plus i really didnt want to take off the hub and press in a new one. Ive done it before its such a pia, so i just went with adapters for the rear. ive auto x and tracked with the adapters on my buddies e30 no problems for a season so far.

Good to know. Thanks!