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Old 03-04-2014, 07:00 AM   #129
Strawman
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I have a '96 sunroof-less Calypsorot chassis from Italy that came with an M44 & Getrag 5-speed. Had 200k on the chassis when I completed the swap in August 2013. Swapped in a '97 328i M52 engine (with 114k), ECU, dash cluster & front suspension. Used a ZF trans, shifter and driveshaft out of a '96 328ic (direct bolt-in). Diff (3.25 w/LSD) out of an E28, and axles from an E30. Lightweight flywheel/clutch. Complete suspension & brake rebuild, including Koni single-adjustables all 'round, H&R Sport springs (318ti set; front sits too low!), Polyflex purple bushings throughout, and factory x-brace. Engine mount reinforcements welded-in. Racing Dynamics 28mm & 19mm sways for a Z3 ready to go in. Glass-matt Miata battery moved to trunk. Magnaflow two-into-one muffler completes the sleeper look but sounds roarty.
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