The Journey of Building a BMW: From Front Wheel Drive to Rear Wheel Drive

🏎️Jacques has been racing front wheel drive cars for over eight years and is now building a BMW to experience rear wheel drive cars and the classic BMW Heritage.

🔧The BMW being built has almost 300,000 km on the clock and required a lot of refurbishment and cleaning.

🎨The BMW was painted in a two-tone color scheme, with a dark color for the interior and a white engine bay.

⚙️Various custom modifications were made to the BMW, including a roll cage, aluminum bushes, and a custom shift linkage.

🔩The engine was disassembled and refurbished, with the cylinder head being cleaned and the cams ground. The assembly process was slow and meticulous.

How long did it take to build the BMW?

—It took Jacques 2.5 years to build the BMW, from start to finish.

Why did Jacques decide to build a rear wheel drive BMW?

—Jacques had been racing front wheel drive cars for many years and wanted to experience the handling and performance of rear wheel drive cars. He also wanted to explore the classic BMW Heritage.

What modifications were made to the BMW?

—The BMW underwent various custom modifications, including the installation of a roll cage, aluminum bushes, and a custom shift linkage.

What challenges did Jacques face during the building process?

—Jacques faced challenges such as refurbishing and cleaning a BMW with almost 300,000 km, as well as disassembling and refurbishing the engine, which required meticulous attention to detail.

What is the goal of the BMW build?

—The goal of the BMW build is to create a unique and customized vehicle that reflects Jacques' passion for racing and the classic BMW Heritage.

00:18Jacques is an experienced front wheel drive racer, building a rear wheel drive BMW to experience something different.

02:22The BMW being built has almost 300,000 km and required extensive refurbishment and cleaning.

08:35The BMW was painted in a two-tone color scheme, with a dark interior and a white engine bay.

09:02Custom modifications were made to the BMW, including the installation of a roll cage, aluminum bushes, and a custom shift linkage.

11:02The engine was disassembled and refurbished, with the cylinder head being cleaned and the cams ground.