icustum m20/2002

[robdaehn3]

Here's my 2002, she isn't complete, she needs finish body work and paint (Our beautiful baby girl arrived and paint will have to wait). my 2002 contains:

ENGINE- fully built port/ polished m20 w/transmission(custom trans tunnel/ support)

followed w/e30 drive line and LSD,custom 2 to 1 to 2 mandrel bent 3 inch exhaust piping, all UUC billet short shift components, powder coated valve cover/intake, E36 318is radiator,stanless fuel/return lines, E30 318 fuel pump, complete custom wiring: VW Jetta fuse box, No wires visible in the engine bay, all wires+coil+battery connect neatly put away underneath the dash .

STEERING-320i rack 'n pinion, E30 steering colum and steering nuckles.

BRAKES-Wilwood calipers/rotors/ proportioning valve, Lee's hats/brackets/lines, Compbrakes hydraulic handbrake,Complete E30 brake/Gas pedel assembly + throttle cable,TII booster, 750 master,all new stanless lines.

INTERIOR- Sparco seats, steering wheel,pedals, shift knob,Auto power rollcage.

BODY- Carbon fiber hood/trunk lid,Carbon fiber front/rear spoilers,H4 headlight w/ HIDs, Vitaloni Sebring Mach 1 Mirror ,Euro turn signals.Custom steel rear wheel flares,Underside of the car is completly resealed and painted(I wish I could say the same for the top of the car).

SUSPENSION-Rear/ ProComp threaded andjustable shock, Front E30 M3 Koni 16way adjustable+Ground control threaded sleeve w/Eibach springs all around+GC camber plates,AKG Motorsports solid rear subframe mounts+lower strut spacer,Ireland 22m Sway bar kit+ all Polyurethane bushings,Boxed rear trailing arms.

WHEELS- Custom Ordered offset SSR Professer2 Fronts-8.5X16 Rear-9.5X16photobucket/robdaehn3

[rover1]

Wow that thing looks bad ass! I am curious about the Carbon fiber hood you dont show a photo of it. I'm interested in getting one where do I go and how much$ can I expect to spend?

[oz_tom]

wowee... the finished product will be something special!

rover, http://www.americaninternationalracing.com/custom.asp?id=259246&page=56

[Colin]

Very nice! I can't wait to see more of this build.

[robdaehn3]

Thank you so much!

[alp]

very cool looking car! I'd like to see more photos and info on your build.

[Caesar]

SUSPENSION-Rear/ ProComp threaded andjustable shock, Front E30 M3 Koni 16way adjustable+Ground control threaded sleeve w/Eibach springs all around+GC camber plates,AKG Motorsports solid rear subframe mounts+lower strut spacer,Ireland 22m Sway bar kit+ all Polyurethane bushings,Boxed rear trailing arms.

Nice ride indeed , hope to see it finished soon

about the suspension , what front suspension are you running exactly ? E30 M3 full wishbones and so on ? (M3 E30 are 5 lug)

[02again]

Would love to see picts of the E30 pedal assembly.

[robdaehn3]

Hi JohnV, I used the stock 2002 spindle, weld the spindle to a custom tube which is same circumference of a E30 M3 shock insert, then I used a Koni 16way adjustable shock insert.

[robdaehn3]

I will retrieve a photo soon.

[HarryPR]

Looking great!

I was just talking last week to another local 02 owner about hidden wiring. IMHO it looks great. Any pics/details on how you went about it?

[Caesar]

Hi JohnV, I used the stock 2002 spindle, weld the spindle to a custom tube which is same circumference of a E30 M3 shock insert, then I used a Koni 16way adjustable shock insert.

nice idea , how high does it sit compared to stock height ?

BRAKES-Wilwood calipers/rotors/ proportioning valve, Lee's hats/brackets/lines, Compbrakes hydraulic handbrake,Complete E30 brake/Gas pedel assembly + throttle cable,TII booster, 750 master,all new stanless lines.

regarding the brakes , with a E30 pedal assemmbly , isnt there any possibility to fit a Golf Gti brake booster for example ? (will be slimmer and clears more room) , and of course more pics , sir !

Thank you,

John

[robdaehn3]

I will post more pic's of the wiring soon. Wiring will be complete is month.(February) A professional electrician is completing the daunting task of rewiring the entire car. The wiring looks great so far.

[tron]

Love those

wheels.

[robdaehn3]

New shock height is an inch and half shorter then stock. The GTI booster can be used, in fact I considered a GTI booster but after looking at the two(2002 booster) both are very similar. The reason I chose the 2002 booster, 1-because it bolts straight to the e30 pedal assembly(after bracing the fire wall) 2- If you are considering larger brake you will like to use a master cylinder from a 750, it will bolt right on to the 2002 booster. For the pic's....I will post new photos as soon as I get the car back from the electrician. Thanks for taking interest in my project.