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Thread: E36 M3 track/street build thread

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    MKAH Motorsports E36 M3 track/street build thread

    Bought this beautiful M3 a few months ago with the intentions to create a fun weekend/track car. My daily driver is a 335i, so the NA M3 is a nice change up. I will be documenting everything I do along the way. I have completed a good bit, but there is still some work left to be done. I plan on "completing" car within the next 2-3 weeks. Suggestions are welcome!

    Current mod list (parts shown in pictures are obviously not yet installed):

    active autowerke exhaust
    conforti intake with heat shield (bought new filter as shown in pictures)
    conforti software
    euro MAF
    all new cooling system (aluminum radiator/bimmerworld hoses/ect.)
    ground control full coilovers with koni yellow adjustable shocks
    ground control camber plates
    Sparco Evo 2's
    Schroth 6-point harnesses (red)
    MKAH Motorsports floor pans
    Bimmerworld trans mounts
    Rogue SSK
    OMP targa wheel
    OMP E36 hub
    OMP quick disconnect
    Custom 4-point roll bar
    Kosei K1's
    Custom adjustable front splitter

    Here is what I have done so far:







    And the removal of the interior begins...







    Added a nice large filter to replace the previous one due to deterioration.





















    First mods to arrive: Sparco Evo 2's (2012), MKAH Motorsports floor pans, Rogue SSK, Bimmerworld trans mounts, OMP targa wheel, hub, and quick disconnect












    My dad and I then continued to strip out and clean up the interior.



    Using this heat gun made the job much easier



    We used Contractors Solvent to remove the adhesive left by the sound deadening, it worked very well.











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    Hub installed



    Comparison of the stock wheel vs the new OMP targa wheel:



    Decided to use wire loom to clean up the interior a little more. I think I will look great once its all done.



    We decided to make door panels, a panel to cover where the radio covers, and a panel to separate the trunk from the cabin





    Finally got my schroth 6-point harnesses from Bimmerworld!



    We then obtained a good bit of .040" Aluminum sheet metal to complete the panels






    Thats it for now, but there is a lot more to come next week! I should get the roll bar in next week, but it will take another week to get powdercoated (red) and my panels also need to be powdercoated (black). I will be sure to post more pictures right when I complete some more work.
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    looks like a great start.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrPink View Post
    looks like a great start.
    Thanks! I cant wait to see the finished product.

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    Looks good keep at it time flys by

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    Quote Originally Posted by sm32589g View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by aussiebj View Post
    Looks good keep at it time flys by
    Thanks, guys!

    If anyone has suggestions on must have mods, please let me know.

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    oh yeah i'm subscribed
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    Quote Originally Posted by ACEE View Post
    oh yeah i'm subscribed
    I'll make sure you get a ride

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    Definitely keeping an eye on that, and going to buy some lottery scratch-offs. So I can do something similar to my 95' M3! HAVE FUN!!!

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    Looking good. Can't wait to see more updates.

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    Test fitting the floor pans, finally got most of the wire loom on


    Making the panel to separate the trunk from the cabin (will be powder coated black)


    OMP wheel installed




    Here is a quick shot of my OMP quick disconnect, I think I will really enjoy this


    My roll bar, made by a fellow BF.C poster, arrived today! I am very impressed with the quality of the bar, I cant wait to install it!


    Here is another shot of the bar along with the powder I have chosen to coat it with (bag skews the hue a bit)


    Here is the trunk panel my dad and I made. All panels will be powder coated flat black.


    Making the door panel.


    Door panel cut out. We need to make a few adjustments as the window motor is causing it to bulge, but we will figure it out tomorrow. I think the design will look really nice once power coated.
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    We have similar interests also I see, E90 for Daily, and E36 for tracks and weekends! Please keep us updated with the progression!!

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    you should make and sell the trunk block off panel i dont think any of the sites sell them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrPink
    you should make and sell the trunk block off panel i dont think any of the sites sell them.
    I would definitely be willing to do that. I can also powder coat them.

    If anyone wants one, just PM me and we can discuss it.
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    It was a pretty busy day today, I completed a good bit of work. I can't wait for all the pieces to be powder coated so I can install them and drive it!


    Decided to take the sunroof track and panel out as I just purchased a carbon fiber replacement panel.


    What was taken out:


    We decided to test fit the roll bar before it gets powder coated so that we could ensure the fitment was correct and drill the holes.


    It looks great, I can not wait to get it back and install it for good!




    Up next was installing the floor pans.


    We used JB weld to seal up the space around the screws.


    Drivers side pan finished


    This was my stopping point today. I feel that we are making good progress, everything should start coming together pretty quickly once the power coating in complete!
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    That rollbar is sick. So is the trunk plate. And I approve of the powdercoat color

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    Quote Originally Posted by sdobart View Post
    That rollbar is sick. So is the trunk plate. And I approve of the powdercoat color
    Thanks, I think its going to look great. Hopefully it will turn out like I am envisioning it!

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    wow... lookn great so far

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    We completed a lot of work today and stopped at a good point. For anyone who has not followed the thread, all aluminum panels (besides the floor pans) will be painted matte black.


    E36 M3 MKAH Motorsports floor pans are now installed!



    Beginning to drill the holes for the door panels






    Door panel installed; still have to cut a hole for the door handle.


    We decided that the original panel we made was too thin. Using the same metal as we used for the door panels, trunk panel, and glove box panel, we created a new center panel. Old vs. New.


    Center panel installed


    This panel came out perfect! I am very happy with the final product.






    Center panel test fitting with switches


    Here is todays stopping point. We have a decent amount of work left to do, but its coming along quickly now.
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    I can't wait to see where this goes, keep up the good work! I hope to have my car looking like this in the near future.

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    Great work so far! Which quick disconnect is that?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ahardm3 View Post
    Great work so far! Which quick disconnect is that?
    Thanks! It is a OMP quick disconnect, I really like how it is designed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbreeE90 View Post
    Thanks! It is a OMP quick disconnect, I really like how it is designed.
    Looks nice. You will most likely have to space your steering column down do to the added length of the disconnect and hub to get the correct height.
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