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Try Dave @ CNC Autosports in Bellevue. 425-641-7000

Try Dave @ CNC Autosports in Bellevue. 425-641-7000

Try the guys at P-Factor...I have sent them a steering wheel for my Mercedes before which they redid in carbon fiber and alcantara. Here is their number 631.815.6694. www.p-factor.com Here is another place I've heard good things about but I dont have personal experience. http://www.rau-autowood.com/home.htm

Thanks for the feedback from this great 2002 community. The M2 definitely qualifies as more of a daily driver type vehicle. However, with that said, if I did end up taking stewardship of a 2002 Turbo, it would be driven quite frequently as well. I understand the economics involved with putting mileage on exotic/vintage type vehicles and the inverse relationship between mileage and resale value. Perhaps the solution in the short term is to purchase a standard 2002 driver...get a feel for this vehicle, while searching for a M2 or Turbo. With seat time, I will either love it or discover that ultimately its not really for me or simply that it needs more power .

Eric - I can not make the BMWCCA event this Saturday. I'm leaving on an international business trip that evening. Perhaps we can meet another time. It would be great to see your M2 in person. Ray - Jim here. Thanks again for all the info. Hopefully this thread proves useful to those seeking to build or own an M2 in the future. As for myself, I am in no particular rush. However, the decision will probably come down to purchasing a 2002 Turbo or finding a well sorted M2 (based on the suggestions here).

Here is the link to the M2 mentioned above: http://bringatrailer.com/2010/09/10/bat-exclusive-s14-powered-1972-bmw-2002tii/ Some on that link feel the car is worth 15k range. Thoughts?

Eric - Thanks for the generosity! Will you be showing your M2 at the BMWCCA event next Saturday in Portland? Ray, I believe this is the link to Steve's M2 conversion you referenced: http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,268147/

Thanks to everyone for the replies and the links that ultimately lead to further education. Cars for me are like my passion for watches. Once something in particular grabs me, I almost become entranced and must find all information available about it. Such is the case with the 2002 now. I am located in Seattle but travel often to SF/LA/NYC. In terms of budget, I suppose the same rule of thumb applies to starting a business or starting a project car...sort out what you think you need initially but be prepared to double that figure. With that said, i would be comfortable up to the 25k range. Is this figure feasible starting out with a clean shell or is it better to start with a clean, well sorted one owner vehicle for 2-5k range? Anything more and I start to think about the ownership of a 2002 Turbo. There is one for sale currently in SF area in Polaris Silver for 35K. Does anyone here know the particulars on this car? Pictures present this vehicle well, but are there any stories? For those that own an M2 now, with 20/20 hindsight...any regrets? Anything you would have done differently? Ray...I meant the front valence of the 2002 Turbo, or the absence of the front bumper (hahaha).

I am new to this forum and indeed new to the E10 chassis 2002 vehicles overall. Having owned several new BMW's in the past (E30 325, E46 M3, E90 335), I had never considered ownership of an earlier generation BMW. It seems that time has tempered my need for all things new, as I now have appreciation for automobiles from the past. My search began originally for a clean, low mileage E30 M3. Prices range from 10k-35k depending on mileage, condition, etc. I found a clean, silver 1991 M3 at a good price, but was a day late in pulling the trigger...someone from out of town beat me to it. Then as I searched, I came across a 2002 Turbo in Polaris Silver. Immediately, the body lines (fender flares, front bumper) of this car just grabbed me. For the past week, I have spent countless hours on this forum and on Google educating myself on the E10 2002 vehicles. I have even found a few 1974 Turbos for sale, ranging from 30k-60k. Definitely a keeper, but would not make sense to modify given its rarity and heritage. As I researched, I came across the term "M2" and discovered its meaning as a E10 2002 transplanted with the S14 from the E30 M3. On this forum alone, there are several members that have M2's; Lee from Massive, Paul from Denver, Steve from Blunttech, Ray from Tianjin, etc. These incredible builds have inspired me to possibly consider this route and have the best of everything I want...The power of a S14, infused in the body of a standard 2002 with Turbo flares and front bumper. It seems members here have either tackled the project on their own or have commissioned workshops to undertake the conversion. For those that have converted privately, it seems the kit from Dave @ Aardvarc Racing does the trick. Any feedback from those with first hand experience with the M2 conversion kit offered from Dave would be appreciated. On the other hand, 2 workshops seem to stand out for their M2 conversions; Matt from Sportscar Restoration LLC, in CT and JP from A1 Imports, in CA. Any other workshops??? Approximately, how much should I expect the S14 conversion to cost in parts and labor? I realize there will be additional costs involved to improve the suspension and brakes. I am searching for a well sorted and cared for, one owner 2002, as the basis for this project. Are any years better than others for the conversion? Anything else to look for specifically?

More pictures please...

More pictures please...