M3 (E30) by Beemax !!!

[tpliquid]

i ike how the hood is opened already. maybe hobbydesign can make E36 M3 engines to fit in there haha. or E39 M5 V8. would be cool to do crazy builds.

and maybe a non race interior

[stratos75]

I prefer the native BMW S14 engine for this model.

[zak78]

Originally Posted by tpliquid

i ike how the hood is opened already. maybe hobbydesign can make E36 M3 engines to fit in there haha. or E39 M5 V8. would be cool to do crazy builds.

and maybe a non race interior

S14 is the purists' choice, so you can bet your $$$ that HD will make one of those first. Or any of us could make one by cutting down a Fujimi EM or Tamiya M88 with the simplex timing chain.

But for a six-cylinder, why not go M88? They were frequently swapped into the e30 by German tuners in the 1980s. Also, a tuned M88/S38 has more potential for power than an S50, naturally-aspirated, due to displacement AFAIK.

[tpliquid]

I dont know much about the bmw engines , but i just wanted something i dreamed about just swapping if i had unlimited money haha.

[zak78]

Originally Posted by tpliquid

I dont know much about the bmw engines , but i just wanted something i dreamed about just swapping if i had unlimited money haha.

Here's to swappin' I'm a Bimmer nerd for sure. With unlimited funds I'd definitely go s62. There's nothing quite like a BMW V8 (even If they do weigh a ton ). Thanks for the pics!

I'm glad it comes "already lowered" for us. Because racecar.

[tpliquid]

if it comes lowered then im gonna have to raise it back to stock. cant keep the model stock u know what im saying. and convert to road car hahahaha

[zak78]

Originally Posted by tpliquid

if it comes lowered then im gonna have to raise it back to stock. cant keep the model stock u know what im saying. and convert to road car hahahaha

Converting to road car most definitely Or at least a race car with two seats, road tires and plates

[MPWR]

Originally Posted by zak78

Converting to road car most definitely

Here too!

[zak78]

Originally Posted by MPWR

Here too!

Now here's a man I can see wanting a Euro S50 in his e30

Amirite?

[MPWR]

Originally Posted by zak78

Now here's a man I can see wanting a Euro S50 in his e30

Nahhh...

I have an S50- it's great in my E36.

But I always liked that the E30 M3 was a 4cyl. It was an era when a great little 190hp engine could still be awesome- in a small car with perfect handling. I miss those days tremendously. The E30 M3 (together with the Lotus Elise) stands to me as a monument of what sports cars could/should be without all the pretentious crap that comes with ever more luxury, weight, and power.

[zak78]

Originally Posted by MPWR

Nahhh...

I have an S50- it's great in my E36.

But I always liked that the E30 M3 was a 4cyl. It was an era when a great little 190hp engine could still be awesome- in a small car with perfect handling. I miss those days tremendously. The E30 M3 (together with the Lotus Elise) stands to me as a monument of what sports cars could/should be without all the pretentious crap that comes with ever more luxury, weight, and power.

True. It's probably easy for the younger generation to miss the point of the original M3. Although I'm a power junkie I'm also unimpressed with the way modern sports cars rely on electronic nannies to maintain civility. I couldn't own one on principle.

In full scale, I'm totally happy with my 4.6-swapped 540i. It needs less weight, not more power. But if I built my car in 1:24, well I'd get silly with the motor because it's fun to dream. Anyway, let's hope Hobby Design comes through with an s14 for us .

[360spider]

Has this kit been released? Sorry, been out of the loop for a bit. Thanks!

[zak78]

Originally Posted by 360spider

Has this kit been released? Sorry, been out of the loop for a bit. Thanks!

Not yet, nor is there any word on why. Beemax posted the final test shots on their Facebook page on 07/15 with the words, "Take me home!" at the top. Officially, all they will state is, "coming very soon."

[nascar49]

Originally Posted by zak78

Not yet, nor is there any word on why. Beemax posted the final test shots on their Facebook page on 07/15 with the words, "Take me home!" at the top. Officially, all they will state is, "coming very soon."

One, you are all over this thread my friend

To guess, I would say Q4, or closer to the end of the year.

[gasdriverca]

Hobby Link Japan & Hobbysearch are taking pre-orders for this kit now, also for th P/E that goes with it......I have mine already pre-ordered.

Release date is suppose to be late November.

"get em while its hot" !!!!