I enjoyed the first (ongoing) project so much, I'm starting a new one. BMW Z3 + Zombieverter + IS300h gearbox & inverter (not yet supported, I know) + Tribute Automotive GT body conversion.
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:24 pm
by bobby_come_lately
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:15 pm
by bobby_come_lately
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:21 pm
by johu
Fantastic, very inspiring for my upcoming Audi E2 series
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:22 am
by bobby_come_lately
That sounds interesting. Bet Fiachra will be following that one!
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:58 am
by crasbe
As I can't add pictures to YouTube comments, here's a picture with the drain plug on the side of the engine.
When tightening it needs a new washer and should be tightened to 25Nm. In case anyone buys the engine, it would be a nasty spot for a leak
Z3 M52 Drain Plug.png (15.1 KiB) Viewed 3023 times
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:57 pm
by bobby_come_lately
crasbe wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:58 am
As I can't add pictures to YouTube comments, here's a picture with the drain plug on the side of the engine.
When tightening it needs a new washer and should be tightened to 25Nm. In case anyone buys the engine, it would be a nasty spot for a leak
Z3 M52 Drain Plug.png
Ah brilliant - thank you!
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:58 pm
by bobby_come_lately
Little vid on the vacuum pump and PAS pump that arrived this week. Nothing new for you guys I'm sure. But question: am I the first one to try the Ford Focus PAS pump? Or am I treading old ground?
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2022 3:28 pm
by bobby_come_lately
Progress. Not as much as I would like, but progress nonetheless.
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 4:57 pm
by bobby_come_lately
Got some time in the workshop this week and my second BMW Z3 is now de-ICEd.
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:36 pm
by johu
Might be worthwhile reusing parts of the engine wiring loom and placing your VCU into the ECUs enclosure. So many signals are there! That said, you're using ZombieVerter which probably won't fit.
How much would I NOT like to work on that other car
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:23 pm
by bobby_come_lately
johu wrote: ↑Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:36 pm
Might be worthwhile reusing parts of the engine wiring loom and placing your VCU into the ECUs enclosure. So many signals are there! That said, you're using ZombieVerter which probably won't fit.
How much would I NOT like to work on that other car
That's what I did last time. Tempted to put the Zombieverter inside the cabin this time, if only for good WiFi reception! There are two wiring channels that run from that box into the cabin so that's easy enough. Then I can run out from there to the inverter etc.
Re: EVGT - Another Z3-based project
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:53 am
by bobby_come_lately
Post another video on this project last week - nothing very EV related but some very soggy carpets.
