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Old 08-12-2007, 10:11 PM
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Complete E36 LS1 swap total weight and corner weights

For pics of the build up process, go here build pics which has links to the very beginning.
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And the answer is ----> 3183 lbs with full interior, all fluids, ac and 1/4 tank of gas The car had not settled at all so the corner weights are probably not all that accurate but the total weight sure is. Too bad those BMW motors are so heavy....









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It needs some minor tweaking but it is definitely a car again



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Old 08-12-2007, 10:43 PM
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We want VIDEOS. . . .Looks good, Rob.
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Old 08-12-2007, 10:54 PM
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That's so sleeper . So how do you plan on getting traction?
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Old 08-12-2007, 10:57 PM
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Old 08-13-2007, 10:15 AM
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Nice job, perfect stance. My 735 scaled at 3773 w/ the L-98 motor, 51%/49% I agree about traction, tell people what I tell them- "it's a hybrid, it burns gas and rubber"
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With some decent tires it should do fairly well. With those ancient pieces of junk it is pretty slippery , but that will be fixed soon
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Old 08-13-2007, 11:13 AM
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Great to see you on the street! It's inspiring to the rest of us in middle of our projects to see one driveable again.
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Old 08-13-2007, 12:03 PM
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Looks great man! 3100 lbs with close to 50/50 balance is gonna be sweet!!

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That is quite amazing. I want vids!
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Old 08-13-2007, 02:01 PM
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I'm not much for videos but I will see what I can do. Just pretend to hear a Corvette and you will get the idea
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Old 09-11-2007, 06:37 AM
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amazing .. that is the best ride you can have on the streets

get some 265/35/18 all the way around.. they can fit
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Thats sick. How much power are you putting down?
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i know this is old, but how much power are you putting down..??
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Old 02-29-2008, 09:08 AM
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amazing .. that is the best ride you can have on the streets

get some 265/35/18 all the way around.. they can fit
I have 265's on my m50 E30, woefully inadequate, 335's might be marginally acceptable with a V8, but the flaring necessary will give it away.
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