# 1997 BMW Zed Tre **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [October 22, 2009, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000 "2009-10-22T21:15:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/41 "2010-07-14T19:50:04Z")
![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/2010-07-14_221058.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/2010-07-14_221058.jpg) ![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/2010-07-14_221043.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/2010-07-14_221043.jpg) Got some of the AC wiring done. Had the motor fully in, but had to take it partially back out to solder something. Waiting for silicone to seal over night and the motor will be in again tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/42 "2010-07-14T20:32:55Z")
if you can try dropping subframe we did that on the bimmer. made life really easy otherwise looking good. ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2010, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/43 "2010-07-25T17:15:30Z")
Haven’t bothered to update or take pics, but the motor is in, trans tunnel is hammered out, tranny is ready to go back in (was in, but wouldn’t mount right because the trans was hitting the tunnel,) fuel and cooling and both “done” (lower rad hose just needs assembled/put on.) Got the throttle cable and mount modified a bit today, that’s done now. Need to start on the wiring, maybe tomorrow? ---
**Author:** ![yamaha](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamaha/32/5929_2.png) [@yamaha](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamaha)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/44 "2010-07-25T17:27:50Z")
Have fun wiring, I hate doing it, want to wire my rx7 for a case of beer, lol. Looks good nontheless, you got done fast. What did you end up doing for the driveshaft? ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/45 "2010-07-25T17:56:14Z")
I had the Miata done in a month, and that was with delays on shipping and stuff. I think I could’ve had that on the road with a week or two with the parts all in front of me. This is taking much longer, but working full time and doing 90% of it by yourself makes it a bit harder (I had a friend help with a lot of the Miata build.) The wiring shouldn’t be that bad. The previous owner labeled every single wire for the SR swap. It’s mostly a find, cut, solder type of deal at this point. Plus, the LS1 only needs what, like 7 or 8 wires hooked up 🙂 I’m having the current driveshaft shortened and the T56 yoke attached when I take it to Jeff’s for the header build. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_steve](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_steve/32/6050_2.png) [@imported\_steve](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_steve)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/46 "2010-07-25T18:01:37Z")
maybe he can make yours on the 1st try, mine took 2 tries. Did you get a slim steering shaft? ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2010, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/47 "2010-07-25T18:09:13Z")
Yea, car had one in it from the SR swap. ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2010, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/48 "2010-07-27T14:56:48Z")
Bad ass. Ps. Sell me those wheels ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2010, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/49 "2010-09-12T09:09:13Z")
Headers done, my modified frankenshifter is done, some bits on cooling still need buttoned up (steam port from throttle body,) driveshaft is done, some other misc is done. Still needs - wired, header-back exhaust, power steering lines, AC (which I’ll do over the winter,) intake tube, gauges, and little misc things tightened and gone over. ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2010, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/50 "2010-10-16T21:03:43Z")
😃 ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2010, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/51 "2010-10-16T21:52:00Z")
nice congrats on getting it fired up. ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2010, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/52 "2010-10-17T07:47:37Z")
congrats on the fire up! ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2010, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/53 "2010-10-17T20:32:49Z")
Single handedly the best sounding Z3 Ive ever heard. Im sure you’ll get quite a few WTF moments at traffic lights. ---
**Author:** ![Lazylaser](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lazylaser/32/6033_2.png) [@Lazylaser](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lazylaser)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2010, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/54 "2010-10-26T18:24:58Z")
Jesse W: “I put LSX engines in cars” When I see a new thread from Jesse I know to expect to end with him stuffing a big GM motor into something. ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/55 "2010-12-03T05:24:29Z")
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Lx7chd5X8](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Lx7chd5X8) Me last night. Only I just went around the block and wasn’t spinning tires (sick though, I know.) Car is “complete,” just needs an inspection, front end alignment, and plate renewal. ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/56 "2010-12-03T07:00:16Z")
lol nice jesse. will be ready for next spring! ---
**Author:** ![BigMack\_Srt8](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigmack_srt8/32/6025_2.png) [@BigMack\_Srt8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigMack_Srt8)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/57 "2010-12-03T13:19:42Z")
i feel like i have just been rick rolled. ---
**Author:** ![turbob16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/da6949/32.png) [@turbob16](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbob16)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/58 "2010-12-05T21:33:01Z")
is it for sale yet? ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2010, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/59 "2010-12-06T07:59:59Z")
> [@turbob16](#): > > is it for sale yet? Always. Are you saying for the right price you wouldn’t sell the Evo? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000.md?page=2)