https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253501517328
Can't turn? Very odd.
Can't turn? Very odd.
Interesting CS on ebay
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Not able to turn well - that is a surprising disclaimer. There seems to be a number of other modifications both mechanically and cosmetically. Interesting project, depending on the reserve. I am not interested, but I wonder if the seller has photography of the rust repairs. Looks sharp in the few pics.
It sounds like the seller is holding value in that replacement engine. I wonder if it would be a better strategy to sell the engine separately, and an engine-less (but turning) mostly restored e9? I don't know - just thinking out loud. I wish eBay had a comments section like BaT as it would be interesting to follow. Although I guess that is what this thread is.
It sounds like the seller is holding value in that replacement engine. I wonder if it would be a better strategy to sell the engine separately, and an engine-less (but turning) mostly restored e9? I don't know - just thinking out loud. I wish eBay had a comments section like BaT as it would be interesting to follow. Although I guess that is what this thread is.
I wonder if the front suspension got changed (rack and pinion?). I don't how just replacing the engine would affect turning.
Could be. It is a pretty big "oh by the way" to leave as an unanswered problem. Perhaps if the seller provided a couple of photos of the underside of the car.
This might speak to the condition/rust repair as well. Just sayin'...
Hmmm. The steering and electrical system are not properly sorted, but we are supposed to believe his guy got the body/paint/interior work right. Maybe, but if so the car is just a shell with most of an interior. The money this seller spent on the M3 drive train is lost.
Seller Notes: “beautifully modified with one big issue”
If they can prove minimal rust, who cares about the mechanical issues...
jmackro
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ebay ad write-up said:
You can't make this stuff up! This guy "invests" $90K in his coupe and ends up with a car that doesn't steer.
Perhaps you can make it up.
Who has the disposable income to throw $90k at (4) different mechanics, and end up selling a non-driveable car for a loss. But they want to make sure they get the value out of a replant engine and some wheels. Seems a little unrealistic.
Belgiumbarry
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a scam ???
the only point were steering "can" possibly ?? interfere are the headers ... on my rally car it is very close ... ( Schnitzer headers)
the only point were steering "can" possibly ?? interfere are the headers ... on my rally car it is very close ... ( Schnitzer headers)
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Unless they tried to do a "mad max" type of conversion and turned out badly?
i.e.: https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/mad-maxs-s54-powered-e9-project.23542/
i.e.: https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/mad-maxs-s54-powered-e9-project.23542/
Could have been worse. The ad could have read: "Only one big issue - the car only goes in reverse."
Actually, that might have been better. At least the would suggest only needing to change one part - the tranny (or shifter).
Actually, that might have been better. At least the would suggest only needing to change one part - the tranny (or shifter).
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I wonder if it has the power steering pump, I don't see the reservoir in the usual place.
Owner is an ex-Keystone Cop
I asked:
Hi there, can you describe the mods done? Was the suspension changed? How would an engine transplant affect the steering? Got any more pics of the underside? Also, what all rust areas were fixed? Thanks
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suspension is all new
more pics uploaded
all rust removed - most serious areas were the rocker panels and the towers
am told that the new shock towers are at an angle and that they should be perpendicular - all a function of the engine that was installed
Hi there, can you describe the mods done? Was the suspension changed? How would an engine transplant affect the steering? Got any more pics of the underside? Also, what all rust areas were fixed? Thanks
New message from: broadbandholdings (26
)suspension is all new
more pics uploaded
all rust removed - most serious areas were the rocker panels and the towers
am told that the new shock towers are at an angle and that they should be perpendicular - all a function of the engine that was installed
Suspension is all new, but the suspension geometry is screwed up. I think you nailed it Rob -- a MadMax job not done properly. If you look at his thread, Brendan posted about the need to move the boxes that the cross member mounts to back in order to get his suspension geometry correct.
ya, s0meone didn't know how to setup suspension. May not be TOO hard to fix???
It looks like the tube is welded at the arrow, if so, I hope the one who did it knew what he were doing, there are quite a bit of force going through there while braking. I'd much much prefer a bent tube, or a straight pipe/rod.
And something looks fishy where the steering rod is attached to the steering knuckle.
And something looks fishy where the steering rod is attached to the steering knuckle.
Attention to detail.....has " automatic" on the trunk lid......