BMW Z3 with Ferrari 250 SWB kit

[DonkeyApple]

Looks superb.

[Major Fallout]

I love it!

[OwenK]

What's the drive-in drive-out cost of these? Fancied the idea of classic looks + modern running gear for ages.

[Du1point8]

Hmmm... one of these on a Z3M... then I could annoy everyone.

Cost would be a factor.

[Galsia]

Du1point8 said:

Hmmm... one of these on a Z3M... then I could annoy everyone.

Cost would be a factor.

Don't forget to festoon it with M-Power badges.

This thing looks bloody lovely.

[pingu393]

Du1point8 said:

Hmmm... one of these on a Z3M... then I could annoy everyone.

Cost would be a factor.

My plan as well, but I think I'd go for the coupe version.

[zapbranny]

I think these are superb (without the ferrari badges). They exude old school design and charm with better manners and reliability. Seems to me a perfect blend. Clearly no match for a real 250, but how many people are going to get near to owning an original.

I would definitely consider one of these......... no I would like one of these.

[edgyedgy]

saaby93 said:

Doesnt the Z3 have all bolt on external panels including the rear quarters? or do I have the wrong Beemer

Edited by saaby93 on Monday 4th May 15:15

That's a z1 not a z3

[smash]

Thanks for all the positivity I'm really pleased with the look. The colour, wheel choice, lowered stance, jack hole covers were all unchartered territory for this kit at this stage so although i photoshopped the hell out of the demonstrator I was never really sure exactly how it would stack up.

OwenK said:

What's the drive-in drive-out cost of these? Fancied the idea of classic looks + modern running gear for ages.

I bought my donor, bought the parts I wanted and handed it all to the agent.

The grp bodykit cost £3950, I spent over 4k on parts (2k on the knock on wheels and tyres alone) including custom made alloy mouth and bumpers (currently being fabricated), original indicators and door handles, new seats etc.

Then you've got your donor cost - I went for low mileage facelift 2.8.

Then you've got the agents build & paint fee.

You can save money - second hand bolt on wheels, classic mini door handles etc. but the devil's in the details as they say.

The car will be at Stoneleigh Kit Car show when the bumpers and mouth will be on - so if you're about come and have a look and a chat


Currently I'm undecided about whether to fit the spotlights in the mouth when the grill goes in - I quite like the clean look. Appreciate any thoughts - fit/don't fit?

Edited by smash on Wednesday 6th April 17:16

[V8RX7]

smash said:

The car will be at Stoneleigh Kit Car show when the bumpers and mouth will be on - so if you're about come and have a look and a chat

Currently I'm undecided about whether to fit the spotlights in the mouth when the grill goes in Appreciate any thoughts - fit/don't fit?

I'm going so I'll hopefully have a good look around it.

No to spotlights IMO.

[pingu393]

What's the date for Stoneleigh?

Is it this...

https://www.nationalkitcarshow.co.uk/

What stand will you be on?

[Du1point8]

pingu393 said:

Du1point8 said:

Hmmm... one of these on a Z3M... then I could annoy everyone.

Cost would be a factor.

My plan as well, but I think I'd go for the coupe version.

that could be a possibility, but destroying a bread van would be niggle that I would need to get over. If I could find a damaged one, thats a different story.

[DonkeyApple]

Du1point8 said:

pingu393 said:

Du1point8 said:

Hmmm... one of these on a Z3M... then I could annoy everyone.

Cost would be a factor.

My plan as well, but I think I'd go for the coupe version.

that could be a possibility, but destroying a bread van would be niggle that I would need to get over. If I could find a damaged one, thats a different story.

I think the donor has to be a convertible but the kit can be roadster or coupe?

[Caddyshack]

Love them and whilst I hate mr2 355 replicas, I could happily have one with the Ferrari badges too

[smash]

Yes indeed the donor must be convertible for either convertible or coupe.

Yes it's national kit car show - both my car and the grey coupe are being displayed on the Kit Car Magazine stand.

[Du1point8]

DonkeyApple said:

Du1point8 said:

pingu393 said:

Du1point8 said:

Hmmm... one of these on a Z3M... then I could annoy everyone.

Cost would be a factor.

My plan as well, but I think I'd go for the coupe version.

that could be a possibility, but destroying a bread van would be niggle that I would need to get over. If I could find a damaged one, thats a different story.

I think the donor has to be a convertible but the kit can be roadster or coupe?

good good... next time I'm in the UK this will be top of my list of things to do... Im sure my OH can spoil it and find something else she wants to spend my money on, but this looks good to me.

[Galsia]

I'm definitely going to come down and have a look at it.

[pingu393]

DonkeyApple said:

Du1point8 said:

pingu393 said:

Du1point8 said:

Hmmm... one of these on a Z3M... then I could annoy everyone.

Cost would be a factor.

My plan as well, but I think I'd go for the coupe version.

that could be a possibility, but destroying a bread van would be niggle that I would need to get over. If I could find a damaged one, thats a different story.

I think the donor has to be a convertible but the kit can be roadster or coupe?

Yes, I've got an M Roadster and would convert it into a 250 Coupe.

[Z3bertini]

Hi,
I am very surprised of this very nice possiblility to change a Z 3. I like the california-roadster and the 250 coupè.
It would be the best if I find a ready car nearby (northwest of Germany / Nederlands/Belgium) to see some details and how to build.
If there is somebody to present his car I woul like to come.
Karl

[smash]

The car most likely will only be at the show on the Monday, the grey Koupe will be there on the Sunday as well.

I have now had some had some bumpers fabricated for the car by a local company (Bonville Panelcraft in Essex) and it has made a huge difference to the look.

Edited by smash on Thursday 14th April 11:51