The making of a ///MONSTER.....

[BmrTech]

What's up everyone there in MFest world!!! Just wanted to share our latest project here at GarageWorks with you guys. Lawrence's car is practically done, so it's nowe time for a new in house project...

Introducing the E36 ///Monster.... Life started out as a cheap purchase from an old co-worker, a 95 e36 M3, with about 160k on the odometer. Mainly used as a daily driver from house to work, then turned into a gift to a younger brother. The car eventually proved too much for a young driver and eventually was given back with some abuse. After a short tour as a shop loaner car, we decided to revive the aging M and give it a new lease on life. Plans were drawn out and many possibilities were talked about, but in the end, we decided on the most bang for the buck.... LSx powered Drift or Track car. Plans are twin turbo charged V8, Formula D spec rollcage (same as SCCA specs), coilover suspension and some "minor" body mods.:)

I know... why LSx? Why not?? V8 american muscle combined with BMW style, an unbeatable combination, not to mention, the amount of $$$ it takes to make big power... can't argue with that. Here is our rolling timeline, a pictorial of our journey. Targeted completion date, summer of 2011... we'll see! Enjoy!!

PS- you can also follow us on FB... facebook.com/garageworks

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[Lunarwater]

very nice love the fact your using an e36

[Joseph]

WOW. too bad it won't be ready for mfest! can't wait to see it finished!!! :clap:

[Lunarwater]

btw that color is ...... the color of my dream

[BmrTech]

very nice love the fact your using an e36

Thanks, using the E36 chassis because it was available and it's timeless!

WOW. too bad it won't be ready for mfest! can't wait to see it finished!!! :clap:

You never know! it may make an appearance... maybe.

btw that color is ...... the color of my dream

Avus Blue.

[BmrTech]

What's up everyone there in MFest world!!! Just wanted to share our latest project here at GarageWorks with you guys. Lawrence's car is practically done, so it's nowe time for a new in house project...

Introducing the E36 ///Monster.... Life started out as a cheap purchase from an old co-worker, a 95 e36 M3, with about 160k on the odometer. Mainly used as a daily driver from house to work, then turned into a gift to a younger brother. The car eventually proved too much for a young driver and eventually was given back with some abuse. After a short tour as a shop loaner car, we decided to revive the aging M and give it a new lease on life. Plans were drawn out and many possibilities were talked about, but in the end, we decided on the most bang for the buck.... LSx powered Drift or Track car. Tentative plans are twin turbo charged V8, Formula D spec rollcage (same as SCCA specs), coilover suspension and some "minor" body mods.... stay tuned, many more to follow!:)

I know... why LSx? Why not?? V8 american muscle combined with BMW style, an unbeatable combination, not to mention, the amount of $$$ it takes to make big power... can't argue with that. Here is our rolling timeline, a pictorial of our journey. Targeted completion date, summer of 2011... we'll see! Enjoy!!

PS- you can also follow us on FB... facebook.com/garageworks

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c36/bmrtech/IMG_2880.jpg
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[Laidback]

Nice, I love the color:clap:...LS1 Swap, that's cool...keep us posted:)

[OC3]

LSx = tons of torque = great drift car. Look forward to the build progress.

[Laidback]

Very interesting project and color is :drool:

[OC3]

Woh... did this thread split into 2??

Anyhow, LSx = tons of torque = great drift car. Look forward to the build progress.

[BmrTech]

more pics!! Yesterday, the motor arrived. 5.3 liters of kickass. Quick breakdown of the motor, getting rid of unnecessary parts. Off to the machine shop for a quick boring out and thorough cleaning of the block.

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stay tuned for more updates and pics!! you can also follow us on facebook.com/garageworks

[BmrTech]

Sorry guys, posted thread in wrong section. Moderator can merge the post in the Member Journals section please. Thanks!

[|sland|2oots]

Ahhh.. gettin to the heart of the matter :D

[andye46]

Sick project guys:thumbsup:
can't wait to hear it growl :D

[biglare]

Very cool project!

I can't wait to see the progress!


Subscribed.... :eatpop:

[LWRNCE]

What kind of coolant and oil are you going to run? HAHAHAHA!

[E90///M3]

this is what i like about the GarageWorks guys... they go balls to the wall. From Lawrence's car to Mert's car to this E36 Project.

awesome work guys... keep up the great work!!

[BG87]

update?