Ryan's 1974 M2

[LJ851]

Man I love Prototipos! They look great in almost any car, such a timeless design.

That's not a prototipo, it's an asian knock-off.

Ryan, why not use a real momo wheel? The fake steering wheel doesn't really seem to match the rest of your build.

[AbsorbantNut]

That's not a prototipo, it's an asian knock-off.

:rippedoff:

[ThatOneEuroE30]

That's not a prototipo, it's an asian knock-off.



Ryan, why not use a real momo wheel? The fake steering wheel doesn't really seem to match the rest of your build.

What's wrong with renown wheels?

[e30s50dan]

Subd'

[AbsorbantNut]

What's wrong with renown wheels?

Nothing I know of. I just made the mistake of calling one a Momo. I guess it's the steering wheel equivalent to calling a set of ESM002 wheels BBS RS's

[RCM3]

Ryan- keep up the good work, my friend.

I'm sending lots of square tail folks over to this thread (page nine especially) to see what the lights look like.

When you get it out for a test drive, be sure to get a side by side with headlights and tail lights in comparison to any other square tail at night will be fine. I'm curious what they look like, and how they light up the road, compared to their stock brethren.

Keep on keepin' on, Ryan!

MoBrighta, Ill be sure to do just that. Ill get some comparable to my friends 74 tii, it'll be a great side by side as he is running refreshed standard equipment.

[RCM3]

Guys, heres the update on the 02. I sent it over to CATuned to be finished. They're checking the wiring, making the harness permanent and cleaning it up, finishing the battery install, checking the fuel system and adding a new fuel pump, and rolling the fenders. Here are the pics from when the Bucket left my possession:

[ginger1340]

What a gorgeous vehicle. Spectacular job

[RCM3]

That's not a prototipo, it's an asian knock-off.

Ryan, why not use a real momo wheel? The fake steering wheel doesn't really seem to match the rest of your build.

I like the Renown wheel as its brand new and in a smaller diameter than most "period correct" wheels. I do have a vintage MOMO, but I like the feel of this wheel and the quality is great. For a DD its perfect, I might swap wheel for shows, etc.

:rippedoff:

Sorry to dissapoint :stupidsign:

What's wrong with renown wheels?

I really do like the wheel. We'll see how the smaller diameter works with the steering box and the wider tires.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

I love renown wheels I have 2

[RCM3]

What a gorgeous vehicle. Spectacular job

Thank you!

I love renown wheels I have 2

Good stuff, Ive thought about getting another style just to have depending on what way I go with the interior.

[AbsorbantNut]

Sorry to dissapoint :stupidsign:

No worries. What do you mean by making the wiring harness permanent btw?

[RCM3]

No worries. What do you mean by making the wiring harness permanent btw?

Yes, I should have elaborated. I had the engine harness from the S14 "temporarily" connected to the 2002 side via a C101 E30 connector. Each connection needed to be tested and then soldered and wrapped. That is one of the things the shop is taking care of.

Exhaust will be built also while they have the car. Some cool parts will be going into the exhaust, parts that will make the period correct guys happy.

[AbsorbantNut]

Yes, I should have elaborated. I had the engine harness from the S14 "temporarily" connected to the 2002 side via a C101 E30 connector. Each connection needed to be tested and then soldered and wrapped. That is one of the things the shop is taking care of.

Exhaust will be built also while they have the car. Some cool parts will be going into the exhaust, parts that will make the period correct guys happy.

Oh cool! I'm running the same c101 connection. I thought you meant something along the lines of deleting the c101 haha

Try to get some pics of the exhaust before it's installed. I'm excited for what's in store :)

[RCM3]

Long over due update:

The 2002 has been with CATuned since July for some wiring, exhaust, and a couple other small jobs like some minor body work. Yesterday was their shop's open house so I went to see the show and check out my car. I was hoping I could take the car home this weekend, however an intake leak is causing some occasional misfiring at higher rpms, so it shall remain with the shop for another week or so. Anyway, here are a couple of photos.





The exhaust will exit with dual outlets dead center of the back. The rear apron will be removed similar to the factory exhaust opening in the apron, and that piece will be used to fill the factory cut.





The exhaust includes the Euro headers to 2.5 inch tubing to a glass pack up and over the rear sub frame to dual outlets. There will be no catalytic converter or muffler, and all joints are secured with V bands so I can drop sections easily when I need to work under the car. I did get to hear the car started and it sounds amazing! Loud, but since this is not a DD and won't have a stereo, this was what I was after. I was planning on using a period correct and vintage ANSA muffler from Mr Danco however it is too constricting for the M2. It'll have to go on another 2002 :)




An official shoot with sound clips will be posted soon!