Hi All
I recently found this site while doing research for my new project, I have 1982 Mk 3 2.0s capri and a bmw M5 and am putting the V10 from the M5 into the capri.
The spec of the car is going to be
Capri Mk3 2.0s will original chassis but strengthened with an extended roll cage.
BMW V10 with stand alone ecu
7 speed gearbox from the M5 converted to manual clutch (if I can't achieve this I will fit the 6 speed manual from an M3)
18 inch wheels 10wide all round (as I plan a 50/50 weight distribution)
330mm discs all round with AP's
Atlas axle with 4 link rear and some kind of side bracing (maybe watts but not sure yet)
X pack arches (I bought a fibresports kit)
Carbon roof (I will remove the metal roof panel and replace with a carbon one.
I not planning on a retro look and intend to buy all new suspension etc, so i am fact going to start from a shell.... to that end the Capri I have bought was without an engine or gearbox or any nice suspension or axle part (had a cossie yb in it) so its a perfect blank canvas for me to start from
Im hoping to get some advice on best suspension to go for, Ive spoken to quite a few people and I do get varying opinions on whats best... I do know I want the car to handle well on the road foremost as I already have a more aggressive track car and I want this one to be fun to drive around europe in on mammoth road trips etc
Anyhow pics say more than words.
Test fitted the 10x18 wheels I run on my other car and they fitted surprisingly well on the rear even though the car had been slammed by previous owner.
They didn't fit on the front at all, as needed a large spacer and stuck out... no major worries as am fitting x pack arches so have extra 2 inches per side to play with, this is pic of 9inch wide front so I could fit this size if 10s simply won't work.
M5 engine has been checked and will fit in the Capri engine bay... even cross members and steering rack looks like it MIGHT work without major mods.
couldn't resist quick dummy up of the x pack arches lol
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