Check my archive for a heavily modded (well will be when its finished
) haynes roadster chassis to accomodate a 6 pot [Edited on 19-2-09 by speedyxjs]
Hi all new to the forum.
I have a BMW E30 325i which is rotton so I would like to use all the bits in a kit car. I'm thinking about a 7 style chassis but they are mainly
for 4pots as i can gather. Are there any self build chassis' that would accomodate this engine or even a custom turbo'd version?
Also would I be able to use any of the other bits from the e30?
Take a look at the McSorley plans.
May also fit in the Haynes Roadster...
Welcome to the madhouse
Check my archive for a heavily modded (well will be when its finished ) haynes roadster chassis to accomodate a 6 pot
[Edited on 19-2-09 by speedyxjs]
Do yourself a favour, break the BMW, sell the bits, buy a Sierra.
The hassle of building a special chassis, then converting the running gear and suspension just isn't worth it, not for a 325 anyway. If it was an
S2000 maybe
John
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Originally posted by speedyxjs
Welcome to the madhouse
Check my archive for a heavily modded (well will be when its finished
[Edited on 19-2-09 by speedyxjs]
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Originally posted by Rik178m@hotmail.com
Hi all new to the forum.
I have a BMW E30 325i which is rotton so I would like to use all the bits in a kit car. I'm thinking about a 7 style chassis but they are mainly for 4pots as i can gather. Are there any self build chassis' that would accomodate this engine or even a custom turbo'd version?
Also would I be able to use any of the other bits from the e30?
to all the lateral chassis tubes. If you really MUST use the 6 pot BMW engine, get a Luego Viento Chassis. It takes up to V12s, as its a LOT bigger than a std Se7en. They also do all
the fittings for a 6 pot BMW.
Look through my archive plenty of pics.
I have a RV8 in mine, and there is loads of room left over.
If had my money over again, I might have fitted a Skyline engine or something similar.
Still.... I love the V8 Sound, which is why I built it with a V8.
It all depends if you are building your own chassis or buying ready made.
Downside of the Viento is is expensive.
But then again, its fully sorted, and everything fits. Would save you a hell of a lot of work if you tried to build your own Viento sized machine.
I supose it just depends on your skill level versus your financial level
Welcome to the mad house, Good luck with the build, and you will find plenty of help and experience on this forum.
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Originally posted by wilkingj
Would save you a hell of a lot of work if you tried to build your own Viento sized machine.
I supose it just depends on your skill level versus your financial level
The Rover V8 fits Uncle Ron's no problem so will easily fit the Roadster and if you have a wee shufty on the haynes forum there is a Slovakian
father and son duo who have shoe horned a BMW motor into Mr G's Roadster...body work is cool toooooo
Mark
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Originally posted by Rik178m@hotmail.com
Hi all new to the forum.
I have a BMW E30 325i which is rotton so I would like to use all the bits in a kit car.
The Marlin Sportster can be built with BMW bits - not sure about models though.
Marlin link
I'm a dedicated 7 fan, but I've always thought the Marlin is a smart looking car. Cost is a factor, but they do have a good reputation -
you get what you pay for.
[Edited on 20/2/09 by David Jenkins]
I found this on EBAY, might be a useful and cheap start.
should suit a V6
Thanks for all the replies.
I think I'll be selling the BMW bits then as I love the lower sitting 7's. Just love the sound of a straight 6 on full beans. The marlin is
a stunning car though.
My budget is build asmuch as I can myself including the chassis as I know someone in the steel trade.
Are there any advantages to a round tube chassis compared to a box section?
Can you get the plans for an original/ exact copy of a caterham 7?
If I'm going to use a 4pot what are the cheap yet powerful options? 4age?
Got loads of questions sorry if they have been asked before or are a little daft!
That Viento will fit a Rolls Royce Merlin...
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Originally posted by blakep82
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Originally posted by speedyxjs
Welcome to the madhouse
Check my archive for a heavily modded (well will be when its finished
[Edited on 19-2-09 by speedyxjs]
i never did find out what happened to the V12
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Originally posted by David Jenkins
The Marlin Sportster can be built with BMW bits - not sure about models though.
Marlin link
I'm a dedicated 7 fan, but I've always thought the Marlin is a smart looking car. Cost is a factor, but they do have a good reputation - you get what you pay for.
[Edited on 20/2/09 by David Jenkins]
Is the chris gibbs book accurate or where can i find the errors?
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Originally posted by Rik178m@hotmail.com
Is the chris gibbs book accurate or where can i find the errors?
Cheers matey