Transforming a 2002 into a E36- The build

[Guest Anonymous]

Kia ora,

mean build! I dig your 5 lug conversion I am looking to do the same but hoping to find a more bolt on approach. I also like your pedal assembly and master cylinders. Where did you get them and how do they perform without the booster? Love the idea, more room in the engine bay.

Thanks johnny

[rot62]

I brought them off the NZ's trademe. The pedal effort isn't to bad but is heavier than if it was boosted.

[rot62]

Got the E36 rear seats in today. All mounting and installed correctly this time, even with seat belts

[rot62]

I've probably done about 500kms in the car since Thursday. Shot over to Pukehina and then to Tauranga today.

The only problem I have had is the throttle is not returning correctly sometimes. I think I may have to change the diff as the engine really screams at 100km.

[rot62]

got me some new black donuts

[rot62]

Installed a brace for the front chassis next to the rear control arm mounts. Bit of a token brace with all the bends in it, but will be better than not having one at all.

[rot62]

Started on the panel beating on the weekend. A friend is going to do most of it for me, I'm just doing the donkey work for him.

[rot62]

I am going to cut back the rear bumper, so some of the mounting holes needed to be welded up.

[Eau_Rouge]

Very impressive build! I'm sure you've inspired quite a few people - myself being one of them.

Regarding your build, I just have a few questions.

Did you use the stock transmission and differential from the 318ti and if so, how did you get your gauges (speedo, tach) to work?

Which drive shaft did you use?

How does the car feel now, does it accelerate, handle, stop better?

Thanks and please keep updating.

Cheers!

[rot62]

Very impressive build! I'm sure you've inspired quite a few people - myself being one of them.

Regarding your build, I just have a few questions.

Did you use the stock transmission and differential from the 318ti and if so, how did you get your gauges (speedo, tach) to work?

Which drive shaft did you use?

How does the car feel now, does it accelerate, handle, stop better?

Thanks and please keep updating.

Cheers!

I have used both the diff and gearbox out of the 318ti. The factory E36 5speed is a 1:1 5th

I used the e36 drive shaft. I had to relocate the hanger bearing mount and shorten the front section of the drive shaft.

I removed the filter circuit out of the 2002 tacho to get it to work on the electronic ignition.

The speedo is the only thing not working, but VDO do a electronic speedo that will use the e36 speedo sensor in the diff and can be mounted in place of the 2002 speedo with a bit of work.

[rot62]

Car went to the panel beaters today

[Eau_Rouge]

Rota, considering you used the E36 engine, trans, diff and steering column, did your swap also include adding cruise control to your 2002. If not, do know if it can be done...that is if a stock ECM is used?

[rot62]

I have sanded back the first coat of primer and now have add the second coat. Slow work this part of the project

I will sand this back on Thursday as it is off to the painters on Friday

[rot62]

Rota, considering you used the E36 engine, trans, diff and steering column, did your swap also include adding cruise control to your 2002. If not, do know if it can be done...that is if a stock ECM is used?

I would have it tried if it had been fitted to the E36

[rot62]

I not expecting a minter as this is not a resto project, But I hope it comes out tidy. I want to take it to hill climbs and track days. Plus I'm not the best at looking after cars.

Anyway today's progress report-

Got the inside of the doors and boot painted.

Removed front and rear glass.

Put the boot and doors back on