BMW Z3 ///M Coupe V10 (S85) build

m5 guy · 08-05-2015, 11:22 PM

So awesome!!!! I'm really liking how professional everything looks, even your wheel choice is top shelf. Can't wait to see more!

Nahlem · 08-06-2015, 12:25 AM

This is so bonkers !!! Love this type of builds keep up the good work. The undercarriage of you car looks great to, I'm Already worried about mine and some rust that is starting to show even though the car is only 10 months old.

.BMW. · 08-06-2015, 02:40 AM

Amazing build!

Beautiful headers.

qdtjant · 08-06-2015, 04:14 AM

Agree with ss0803,
amazing build and the header looks so good.

Good work and as Davis said, more pictures please !

Bob MG · 08-06-2015, 04:19 AM

This is what hartge used to do

Dackelone · 08-06-2015, 04:42 AM

Congrats Fabi189 on making the front page of Bimmerost.com

Z-Works · 08-06-2015, 06:48 AM

Woooooooooow

So much positive feedback, thank you very much, you are great!!!!!

Makes me very happy to see so much people like my work on this project!

At the moment I'm still at work, but in the evening I will take some time and give you some more pictures and answer the questions which werde asked so far.

muhri · 08-06-2015, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabi189

Woooooooooow

So much positive feedback, thank you very much, you are great!!!!!

Makes me very happy to see so much people like my work on this project!

At the moment I'm still at work, but in the evening I will take some time and give you some more pictures and answer the questions which werde asked so far.

Wowawewa!

Subbed, insane and amazing!

V8Beast · 08-06-2015, 08:09 AM

Crazy build. I'd love to see your 0-100km/h. And looking forward to see the videos

330xtrai · 08-06-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GuidoK

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Originally Posted by Fabi189

Guido, I know

And that's why I did NOT offer up an original S54 Coupe.
It was an 1999 S50 Coupe with an absolutely disastrous S54 engine retrofit. So I was happy to rescue this Coupe with a clean and professional S85 swap

Nice to see you thought of that.

I saw the s54 enginecover in the picture so that threw me off.

wow amazing build. my dream is to build my e90 in the future (once I get I graduate dental school ) with a s85.

chihaohsia · 08-06-2015, 08:20 AM

Super cool! Z3M is one of my favorite bimmers...

positiveions · 08-06-2015, 10:38 AM

Awesome project. Looks good Fabi.

bradleyland · 08-06-2015, 10:52 AM

V10 clown shoe = legend

Can't wait to see this one on the road!

M.O.R. · 08-06-2015, 11:22 AM

mistawall · 08-06-2015, 11:44 AM

So awesome im incredibly jealous. I hope one day my pockets are deep enough for a build like this. If probly do a 1m convert with s65 withmy135

Matt@AUTOcouture · 08-06-2015, 12:23 PM

Epic almost doesn't describe this build...subscribed 1000%. Can't wait to see the progress!!

Eno335 · 08-06-2015, 12:32 PM

Awesome!! This is exactly what I want to do with my 99 M Coupe.. I'm afraid to ask what the total cost is to pull something like this off.. Again awesome project and would be interested in some more details on the coupe.. PM me plz

rr006rbc · 08-06-2015, 12:42 PM

This is pretty damn awesome.

You may have just paved the way for the new age of transplants. People will start doing this just like the people who put LS1s and such into their RX-7s.

Are you worried about weight distribution after throwing the S85 into that thing? What will you plan on doing w/ it?

NickyC · 08-06-2015, 01:15 PM

Looks fantastic. Let me ask the obvious question though, you've no doubt beefed up the rear subframe substantially correct? Those cars tear themselves to pieces back there with a measly S52 in them, hah.

krnnerdboy · 08-06-2015, 01:26 PM

Amazing. I've owned both the z3m coupe and m6. You took my favorite Bmw body and favorite Bmw motor and merged it into perfection!

MSport28 · 08-06-2015, 01:33 PM

Good god that's cool! Strong work!

Z-Works · 08-06-2015, 03:23 PM

Here the answer for some questions that you asked:

Weight distribution:
As the S85 has an aluminium block, it is only 20kg heavier than the old S50 and S54 cast blocks.
Plus it is one zylinder shorter than the S50/54. (5 in row, 6in row)
Also I didn't use the mechanic servo steering pump, but used an electric one instead, that is mounted in the back of the engine compartment.
So the balance of the car will be better than before

Boot floor:
The boot floor is a big problem, I know. Mine is very fine, but I will give it to my best coachbuilder to reinforce the whole thing.
Also all rubber bearings will be replaced with solid uniball bearings. That reduces oszillations and protects the boot floor.

Electronics:
I use the standard M5 ECU with Alpha-N Mapping by the very best tuner I know (Friend of mine).
All instruments and warning signals will work as they did before.
The M5 motor wiring loom is connected to the original Z3M interior loom.
That's where the magic happens

No complete M5 loom hidden in the car, that would be a mickey mouse job....

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Nahlem Captain 1195 Rep 910 Posts Drives: None atm Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	This is so bonkers !!! Love this type of builds keep up the good work. The undercarriage of you car looks great to, I'm Already worried about mine and some rust that is starting to show even though the car is only 10 months old.
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.BMW. Major General 1869 Rep 5,140 Posts Drives: BMW F11/F31 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Amazing build! Beautiful headers.
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qdtjant Private First Class 67 Rep 180 Posts Drives: BMW Alpina D5S 2018 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Agree with ss0803, amazing build and the header looks so good. Good work and as Davis said, more pictures please ! __________________ BMW Alpina D5S Touring 2018 BMW Alpina B5 Edition 50 2015 /Janne
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mistawall Lieutenant 122 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 08 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ct iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50]	So awesome im incredibly jealous. I hope one day my pockets are deep enough for a build like this. If probly do a 1m convert with s65 withmy135 __________________ 08 135i\|1M conversion\|Montego Blue\|TFT Inlets\|Riss Racing DPs\|Riss Racing Exhaust\|Tial BOV\|VRSF 7"FMIC\|WEDGE TUNED\|BMS Short Throw Shift\|BlackLines\|PURE stg2\| follow me on instagram!
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08-06-2015, 12:42 PM	#84
rr006rbc Colonel 1205 Rep 2,818 Posts Drives: '23 M440i GC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California iTrader: (38)	This is pretty damn awesome. You may have just paved the way for the new age of transplants. People will start doing this just like the people who put LS1s and such into their RX-7s. Are you worried about weight distribution after throwing the S85 into that thing? What will you plan on doing w/ it?
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NickyC Lieutenant General 19210 Rep 11,184 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	Looks fantastic. Let me ask the obvious question though, you've no doubt beefed up the rear subframe substantially correct? Those cars tear themselves to pieces back there with a measly S52 in them, hah.
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krnnerdboy Colonel 192 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: v10 m6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so cal iTrader: (10)	Amazing. I've owned both the z3m coupe and m6. You took my favorite Bmw body and favorite Bmw motor and merged it into perfection! __________________ F80 m3, 997 gt3, 14 ram ctd, f15 x5, drz400sm Gone:z4m, boss 302, c6 z06, m6,z3m
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08-06-2015, 03:23 PM	#88
Z-Works Private First Class 149 Rep 142 Posts Drives: E46 M3, Z3M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Here the answer for some questions that you asked: Weight distribution: As the S85 has an aluminium block, it is only 20kg heavier than the old S50 and S54 cast blocks. Plus it is one zylinder shorter than the S50/54. (5 in row, 6in row) Also I didn't use the mechanic servo steering pump, but used an electric one instead, that is mounted in the back of the engine compartment. So the balance of the car will be better than before Boot floor: The boot floor is a big problem, I know. Mine is very fine, but I will give it to my best coachbuilder to reinforce the whole thing. Also all rubber bearings will be replaced with solid uniball bearings. That reduces oszillations and protects the boot floor. Electronics: I use the standard M5 ECU with Alpha-N Mapping by the very best tuner I know (Friend of mine). All instruments and warning signals will work as they did before. The M5 motor wiring loom is connected to the original Z3M interior loom. That's where the magic happens No complete M5 loom hidden in the car, that would be a mickey mouse job....
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