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Sam Proctor
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Building a rotary powered BMW Z3 show car with very little mechanical experience… how hard can it be?
I’m Sam, a professional video producer and presenter within the automotive scene, but it’s time to practice what I preach… so join me here on my personal channel as I bite off more than I can chew with my Mazda 13b engine swap, explore car builds and dive into car culture from a new perspective.
I’m Sam, a professional video producer and presenter within the automotive scene, but it’s time to practice what I preach… so join me here on my personal channel as I bite off more than I can chew with my Mazda 13b engine swap, explore car builds and dive into car culture from a new perspective.
Festival of Speed MADNESS with MAD MIKE & His ROTARY McLaren P1 | Goodwood 2024 VLOG
Explore the biggest car show on the planet with me, Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024. We take a look at some of the hottest new cars, a colour changing BMW, a Ferrari with a special numberplate, Red Bull's F1 paddock and Mad Mike Whiddett shows me round his bonkers rotary swapped McLaren P1 GTR - MADMAC
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Project Cars are NEVER Finished - A BIG Update
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Project cars are never finished right? This is my biggest project yet, and I'm not talking about the rotary swap... That's still happening, and will happen soon! This time, it's a big life change for me as I leave my role running the video team at Demon Tweeks and launch my own production company Shift. I'll update you more on this soon, but for this channel it will mean big things! More time, ...
PRO DRIVER Teaches Me To Go FAST - Anglesey Track Day
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I'm getting addicted to these track days, especially on a track surrounded by sea and mountains... Anglesey Circuit is like no other! 10/10 this track has everything, from long fast sections to a corkscrew to really test your car's handling! But it's not just about the car... as I find out, driver skill is worth more than any modification, and my BMW Z3 is way quicker that I thought. The best p...
MODS You Need For The TRACK! BMW Z3 Build
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Join me as I get the car ready for a track day at Anglesey Circuit with Track Obsession. If you're building a BMW Z3 or any car for occasional track days then start with these upgrades: All Cars: Brakes - www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/performance/brakes/ Suspension - www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/performance/suspension/coilovers/ Tyres - www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/motorsport/wheels-tyres/competition-tyres/cir...
Big Tight Nuts & Channel Update! Building a Rotary BMW Z3 | Ep 7
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I return to the workshop to tackle the 13b's flywheel nut (unsuccessfully) and discuss the channel's content, along with the plans for the rotary Z3 now that we've got a track day brand on board. There's loads to come, so let me know what you'd like to see. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jam License code: 1GGANQAXRAEIDLCX
CHEAP ROTARY ENGINE ISSUES! Building a Rotary BMW Z3 | Ep 6
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After a quick oil change for the van, Mike and I attempt to crack open the 13b engine designated for the Z3, only to encounter a few issues. This one has it all from rusty VW Transporters to stuck nuts and strange fluids... I hope you like these workshop style vlogs. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jam License code: LU44UD9TPND7GL3M
FIRST TRACK DAY in the BMW Z3! Oulton Park in the Rain | Ep 5
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FIRST TRACK DAY in the BMW Z3! Oulton Park in the Rain | Ep 5
BIG BRAKE Upgrade | BMW Z3 Dream Build Ep 4
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BIG BRAKE Upgrade | BMW Z3 Dream Build Ep 4
A CRAZY New ENGINE for My BMW Z3! (It's a Mazda 13B ROTARY)| Ep 3
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A CRAZY New ENGINE for My BMW Z3! (It's a Mazda 13B ROTARY)| Ep 3
CRAZY Engine Swap Plan for My BMW Z3! | Ep 2
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CRAZY Engine Swap Plan for My BMW Z3! | Ep 2
90’s Project Car PERFECTION! Building the Ultimate BMW Z3 | Ep 1
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90’s Project Car PERFECTION! Building the Ultimate BMW Z3 | Ep 1
BBL 😂😂
looks bad + weighs 2.5 tonnes. and still slower than the last gen m5.
Even the normal m5 f90? Not the competition the normal m5?
@@mqk135 yup.
Why cant they make electric cars look like these hybrids
I wouldn’t say it’s all to do with power but it’s nice to know you can keep up with a Porsche and still look good #Goodwood
Not a P1 at all. Lanzante parts, not a single bolt from a P1.
It’s definitely a mashup but it’s undeniably one of the craziest builds at the moment. Given that the p1 and 650 and 650gt3 share a tub… it’s technically got P1 parts
@@Sam_Proctor The tub is different due to FIA regulations, and the pillars plates for the GT3 cage. Unique yes, but like Humbull and other crazy builds it will just gather dust and never be seen again. Just an advert and that's it.
Tom is an amazing instructor - he gave me tuition at Anglesey in my Fiat 124 spider and definitely had more confidence in the car than me haha. I took a friend out before and after and he could tell a night and day difference as I felt I could lean on it more.
Agreed! He’s great. Spending time with an instructor makes the biggest difference on a track day
I have a 1999 BMW Z3 and want to swap it eventually. I really just want a reliable engine that’s also nice. Any recommendations?
Definitely not a rotary then 😂 what engine is in yours now? The M44 1.9 in mine has been super reliable and with a few mods revs up nicely
In America, I had to listen to my dad’s stories about how his 1974 Mercury Capri handled so much better than any muscle car on the road at that time.
The Capri is an icon, this is a disaster 😂
Godamn it stop making genric bland boring cross overs and SUV's
Agreed! 👍
Couldn’t care less, I wouldn’t have a Ford if it was free.
Same!
Bonus for creativity. Invent a new category and be the only entrant… DOMINATE! 🙄
😂 “the fastest car underwater” 🤷♂️
looks like behind the fishtank
More like a ford escort in my opinion.... bland and boring eurobox that looks and feels like everything else with a leccy motor....
Propably be more reliable xD
😅
Delta FTW Good Luck on your new endeavour
Thanks 🤙
The C1 is the only finished project car in history👀
Crackin video Sam, thanks for popping down! 🔥
Hello have you reference BMW of support caliper please ?
Hey, what do you mean?
QUESTION - IM GETTING A LOT OF CLAPPING ? CLUNKING FROM THE REAR SHOCK MOUNTS AND IVE UPGRADED TO HR COILS AND ECS TUNING SHOCK MOUNTS. ANY IDEAS? THANKS.
Hey! Have you checked if the top mounts have worked loose? You can get a top mount reinforcement plate that sits above the top mount on the inside. Lift the carpet behind the seats to access
CAN I KNOW YOUR WHEEL SET UP PLEASE. SIZE ETC SUSPENSION
Sure! I’m running: Front - 7.5/17/ET35 Rear - 8.5/17/ET20 I’m running a slight stretch on the tyres with 225/45 on the rear and a 215/45 on the front. Suspension is Vogtland coilovers. I have some room to go lower on the front but rears are maxed out and have the adjustment collars removed to get as low as possible Any questions, let me know 🤙
yea brother I was wondering what wheels to run with HR coilovers. my wheel rubs somewhere in the wheel well only in the passenger side at a slight turn. I’m running the factory Wheels’s on a 2001 z3 3.0i. wondering if your wheels would fit and not rub
Tires 225/45/17 front 245/45/17 rear
Is it the tyre or the wheel catching? You could try running spacers to push the wheel away from the strut slightly, or run a smaller tyre like I am if the tyre rubs. Mines a narrow body, so the rear wheel setup will be slightly different for you, but front should be the same specs
@@Sam_Proctor it’s the tire rubbing on something but it sounds louder than the fender cover. I’m 225 in the front but the tires have a thick sidewall too. maybe I have to run the angled edge tires
😁👍🇯🇵
not by some tit in a cap
🤦♂️ I’m not the instructor… but thanks for your wonderful response, I hope you have a better day tomorrow 👍
Beautiful build! I own a 02 z3 3.0… if I may, can you speak more to the wheel, suspension, camber setup please? I’m looking to do a staggered tuck fit with a pair of 18”/8.5 by 18/9.5 and am looking for the best fitment… cheers!
Thanks! Nice car, the 3.0 is a great engine 🤙 Your car has a wider body than mine, allowing for a wider rear wheel but here’s what I’m running: Front - 7.5/17/ET35 Rear - 8.5/17/ET20 I’m running a slight stretch on the tyres with 225/45 on the rear and a 215/45 on the front. To get the 8.5” to fit the front, you’ll need some camber for sure. With your suspension, If you go for coilovers with adjustable top mounts like BC then you might have enough adjustment. Your rears should fit fine as your car is wider and the rear camber increases as the car is lowered. Any questions, let me know 🤙
@@Sam_Proctor cheers, much appreciated info, I’ll keep you posted! 🤙
@@Sam_Proctor what’s you’re coil and camber setup?
I’m using Vogtland coilovers. They’ve still got some room to go lower at the front, and the rears are as low as I can get with the spring perch removed too. I have no camber adjustment on this setup.
Nice z3
Thanks! 🤙
Fun fact if you have the facelift (at least on my 3.0i) there is an extra cold air tube that goes behind the fog light. In the M roadster this is open but in the case of the 3.0i this close of with a plastic thingy and also there is the fog light in the way. But if you remove both of them then you get an extra true cold air intake into the OEM box which is pretty neat :)
Nice tip! Awesome car 🤙
Very great job man! For your next videos, it could be possible to fix a camera on the pedalbox to film your footwork please? :)
Thanks! Yes absolutely! I want more angles too. Especially from outside the car 👍
@@Sam_Proctor Great, thank you very much! :D
Neat lines, late braking, fast weight transfers and the thrill of speed. Welcome to the family ;)
Thanks! 👍
@@Sam_Proctor nomex suit next yeah?
@@reyalPRON haha yeah! And a carbon fibre lid! 😂
Why do you wear racing gloves, as you don’t have Alcantare wheel?
That old wheel is slippy and not ideal. Since this track day, wheel has been changed for a smaller Sparco one. I’m now able to turn it without shuffling to avoid hitting my knees 🤦♂️😅
What wheels is that?
They are Dare DDRS, a BBS RS replica.... genuine would be worth more than the car 😅
Thats cool but what about the rear…? The front there are plenty of option i was trying to see about the rear what did you do to have bigger brake in the rear?
Generally big brake upgrades are just the front as these are doing most of the work, but for the rear you’re best upgrading the discs and pads but keeping the same size.
Hey for the z3 you need a chassis strengthening bar. You need the chassis to be stiffer so the suspension can do its job or else the body is doing the moving. Good luck have fun!
Agreed. When the rotary goes in, it’ll be making more power so will also need the floor strengthening at the rear
Big z3 fan having a little z3 1.9 M43B myself. Just always nice seeing someone doing something abit different. I like the off the cuff stuff and you just working on the car. A track day here or there is cool. Other cars is always nice to see too. Keep it up.
Hey! Thanks for your awesome feedback 🤙 glad you’re enjoying the content. Always nice to hear from another Z3 fan 😎
lovin this, did you go to cars and coffee at apm yesterday? if so I think I saw you coming in as I was leaving in my z3😭 . hopefully see you at another in the near future 👍
Hey! Yes, that was me 🤙 gutted to have missed another Z3 owner. I’ll be at the next one! And always up for a drive out.
@@Sam_Proctor I’ll try and make it there🫡
Enjoying the ride. We’ll see where it leads. Two thoughts as I watched: 1) protect your lower back. Especially since you have kids. There’s no rebuild or replacement on your spine and you only get one (and you are going to want to put a lot of mileage on it). 2) slowly escalating brute torque is less effective at loosening a bolt than a quick burst of torque on the wrench. Keep up the adventure. Your production quality and personality are very engaging. Pulling for your success in both of your public endeavors (and parenting adventure). Cheers from San Diego, California USA!
Thanks so much for your feedback! Noted on both points, I can struggle with my back a bit at the best of times 😬 Next step is a big hammer and some heat! Thanks again for your support. I’m sure the little man will make a cameo appearance soon. Ahh San Diego, probably my favourite city. I’ll definitely find myself back there 🤙
More time on track is always welcomed
Definitely 🤙
The crappy, horrible, unsatisfying labor that will ultimately bring pleasure. Thanks to technology, you’ll be able to appreciate the success even more because the memories of these labors won’t be lost to time. You’re feckin’ crazy, but I like it!
Haha I love this! You’re absolutely right!
Having owned a 1.9 Z3, a rotary sounds like a magical swap for that chassis. The rather unresponsive 4 popper was always the weak spot of that car for me. Subbed, cant wait to see how this turns out!
Thanks! Yes, the handling and chassis is great but the power.. 🤷♂️ it should be an interesting journey
Nice to see an update on this even if it wasn't much
Cheers! Trying something different with the workshop “vlogs”. I want to show the real issues and how we overcome them… or don’t overcome them 🤦♂️😂 another short update should drop later this week.
@@Sam_Proctor Nice to try things. 👍👍
This is dope color I have a z4 and be doing donuts in mine lol but I’m planing on doing a LS swap will be done by June love the z3 too
Ohh nice 🔥 LS z4 will be mega! Good luck
Can’t help by love a Z3. Wish I had a bloody garage!
Definitely need a garage for a z3 now 😂 they leak and no matter what anyone says… there’s no fix haha
done the 13b swap (the channel is The rogue ones). well it's not completely done yet but it's in the final stages. might be worth a look if you're really interested in doing it.
Yes, I’ve been chatting with Don a bit. His ITB setup is 🔥 aside from that, I think one was done in NZ but not seen much of that for years. I’m going into this with much less knowledge than Don but should be a good learning!
@@Sam_Proctor looking forward to the start of the swap.
buying a z3 next week for the same reason (they dont get modified much in the UK), Cant wait to see this with a 13B at a show
You don’t have to be a racing driver to know what a race line is lol
what he's basically saying is.....he has all the gear and no idea.
atleast remotely follow it 😭😭😭😭
Excited to see another update, Sam.
More regular long form videos are coming 🤙 I’ve got some exciting updates to share on the car and beyond!
Yess!!! 🎉
2002 M Roadster owner here……..do the 13B. Haha. Make it bonkers!
Nice car 🤙 oh it’s happening! The 13B is sat in my garage ready for rebuild 😉
theres some conversion? or bolt on??
You just need E46 330i calipers with the hanger/carrier. Then it’s just bolt on. You’ll obviously need discs and pads for the 330i too
@@Sam_Proctorto be clear, you only need the caliper bracket?
@@matthewoaks4467 you need the calliper and the bracket to fit the E46 330i discs and pads