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by M3rwin
Tue 27 Nov, 2012 21:40
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: S50B32 engine in Z1
Replies: 44
Views: 11114

Re: S50B32 engine in Z1

Hi there, I kickstarted the M3 conversion project last month again ! Couldn't found any time for the project first half of this year due to a very busy schedule I had with Audi Sport and my little daughter ! But finally all the pieces seem to fit together, the 3.2 M3 engine is in place with M3 5-spe...
by M3rwin
Tue 27 Nov, 2012 20:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 "orangy" old style front indicators lenses needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1504

Re: Z1 "orangy" old style front indicators lenses needed

The left hand side indicator is also out of stock @ BMW.
I ordered left and right indicator glass this last may, the right one arrived next day left one still in backorder.
Had contact with BMW Parts department, approximately reproduction date will be somewhere in April 2013 :(
by M3rwin
Thu 07 Jul, 2011 22:57
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour Pictures
Replies: 11
Views: 2657

Hi Guys, And again we had a brilliant staying in the UK !!!! Looking forward already to the next trip. Thanks again to the organisation, on behalve of me and my father. For those who are interrested a link to a small collection of photo's I captured..... http://s826.photobucket.com/albums/zz188/erwi...
by M3rwin
Tue 14 Jun, 2011 18:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66019

Jetski,

Just finished bbq'ing! It's a hard task to sort out the dinner with a full stomach but you ca order for us please,

As starter, 2 x 10
Main course, 2 x 8
Desert, 1 x 9 and 1 x 1

Thanks,
by M3rwin
Wed 08 Jun, 2011 20:58
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Does anyone have an original BMW E30 Rokker / Valve Cover ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2278

Ben, I've got an e30 m20 valve cover your searching for! Can bring it next month to the tour if you want. Let me know.
by M3rwin
Wed 08 Jun, 2011 19:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: S50B32 engine in Z1
Replies: 44
Views: 11114

Hi guys, It's bin a while since a last update of the project, had some busy times last months. Work work work, and my girfriend is pregnant!!! Expecting our daughter around the 1st of august so I put a lot of effort in the baby room and all the other things that come along with it so I lost a bit of...
by M3rwin
Fri 28 Jan, 2011 18:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66019

End of june will be perfect ! Give's me some extra time to finish and test my car.
by M3rwin
Tue 14 Sep, 2010 11:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: S85 in Z1?
Replies: 8
Views: 1655

Thought about putting the mighty S85 in my Z1, still got one on the shelf! Let the idea go because of the comlicated standard electronics in combination with the SMG transmision. Think the best way is to do it with a standalone management system but as far as I know only 2 verry expensive systems ca...
by M3rwin
Tue 31 Aug, 2010 19:43
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 Register (Cars From All Countries Welcome)
Replies: 90
Views: 104925

My Z1

Hello, I'm Erwin Houbraken. The VIN# of my car is AL04590 After some years in original condition the car went to Lorenz to undergo the full Lorenz conversion with the 2.8 liter turbo engine. When I bought the car in 2007 I started all over again, more modern turbo and wastegate was fitted and I crea...
by M3rwin
Tue 31 Aug, 2010 18:43
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: S50B32 engine in Z1
Replies: 44
Views: 11114

Okay HH, would be nice to get in contact with others who did the m3 conversion. How more info the better, why invent the wheel twice ! Here already some pictures of the conversion ! Empty Z1 engine bay, bye bye Lorenz 2.8 turbo engine! <a href="http://s826.photobucket.com/albums/zz188/erwinkel2...
by M3rwin
Mon 30 Aug, 2010 20:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: S50B32 engine in Z1
Replies: 44
Views: 11114

Bruno, Will keep you up to date! Got an e-mail back today from Senna, he told me to ask Apollo because he owns his car now and has all the technical info. Sended him a PM immediatly, hope he has the answers for me so I can continue with the project! I paid 2K for the engine on eBay germany complete ...
by M3rwin
Sun 29 Aug, 2010 11:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: S50B32 engine in Z1
Replies: 44
Views: 11114

Okay thanks for the information, try to get in contact with senna for the info i need!
Realy with the hands in my hair on this one!
House warming was supurb, too bad you couldn't make it over!
by M3rwin
Sat 28 Aug, 2010 15:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: S50B32 engine in Z1
Replies: 44
Views: 11114

S50B32 engine in Z1

I'm swapping my m20 turbo engine for an s50b32 m3 engine. Tried to fit the m3 engine today but ran into some problems with the oil sump and engine mounts. Does somebody know what kind of modifications i need to make to fit the s50b32 in my Z1 ??? Hope somebody can help me out which oil sump and engi...