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Thread: E36 M3 track/street build thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by ahardm3 View Post
    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.
    Do you happen to know of any DIY's? I'm not even sure what to search for to find that. Thanks for letting me know!

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    Not that I know of but feel free to give me a call and I can go over it with you.
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    Great looking build thread. Im about at the same point with my 95 right now, you just have more shiny stuff put in =)

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    Quote Originally Posted by ahardm3 View Post
    Not that I know of but feel free to give me a call and I can go over it with you.
    Thanks! I will PM you when I start messing with it.

    Quote Originally Posted by LS36 View Post
    Great looking build thread. Im about at the same point with my 95 right now, you just have more shiny stuff put in =)
    Good luck on the build! All of the shiny stuff will be matte black next week (minus the floor pans).

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    Awesome so far, in for updates. Maybe I'm hallucinating here but are you located in the Chicago area? That sig seems really familiar from e90post...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BTM View Post
    Awesome so far, in for updates. Maybe I'm hallucinating here but are you located in the Chicago area? That sig seems really familiar from e90post...
    Nope, I am actually from Louisiana.

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    Looks nice.

    Since you've decided to take the car this far, I would suggest welding in plates under the roll bar. Make sure you also put in places on the rocker and the sheet metal that makes up the back seat. Basically three sides of a box. Roll bars can punch through the relatively thin floor sheet metal in a rollover.
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    The sunroof delete panel came in this week. The fitment is absolutely perfect! I can not believe how well made this piece is, especially for $280 shipped.






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    Here is a quick update:












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    I finished a little more of the car today. One seat is in, along with a set of harnesses. I still need to screw in the door panels and get the other seat and harnesses in. I started her up today for the first time in 3 months, can't wait to get it out of the shop!










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    Looks good! I like that steering wheel, gonna have to put that on our long parts list.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoki06 View Post
    Looks good! I like that steering wheel, gonna have to put that on our long parts list.
    Thanks! Yeah, I really like the steering wheel. The only downside is that its extremely close to my body when I set the seat how I like it. Good thing I bought a quick disconnect so I can get out! haha

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    It's finally drivable again! Although it seems to be done, I still have big plans for the car. I will keep everyone updated on those. As for the first drive - incredible. I can not believe how well it handles and how responsive the steering is; it is unlike anything I have ever been in before. This car is going to be very fun on the track and street. If anyone has any questions about how I did any of this work, please ask!

    I would love some feed back on the pictures, let me know what you think!



































    Last edited by gbreeE90; 06-25-2012 at 09:06 PM.

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    What a nice couple of shoots. Congrats!

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    Nice shots, car looks great. Get it on track asap!

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    Nice shots, car looks great. Get it on track asap!

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    Looks awesome, however you may need to lower the car .5-.75" more for the kind of track use you describe.
    Good work!
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    Do the door panels rattle at all?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoki06 View Post
    Nice shots, car looks great. Get it on track asap!
    Thanks! I plan on going right after I finish my summer classes.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr J View Post
    Do the door panels rattle at all?
    Nope, not at all.

    Quote Originally Posted by ahardm3 View Post
    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.
    Turns out that I need to raise the height of the wheel. It seems like its going to be a difficult task.
    Last edited by gbreeE90; 07-03-2012 at 02:28 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    Awesome build. Looking at all these build thread, I seriously can't wait till I can start my own. Within a year i'm hoping. Keep the awesome work. BTW, how do you think the smaller steering wheel will benefit the driving? I'm thinking it will have the same effects as a short shifter per say. Smaller diameter = less rotation you have to move the wheel to turn, making steering more direct ect.

    I remember test driving an Exige and that wheel is super tiny, felt great!

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    Get yourself a few of these to properly hold your harnesses in place:

    http://store.bimmerworld.com/aluminu...lar-p1040.aspx

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonmacs22 View Post
    Get yourself a few of these to properly hold your harnesses in place:

    http://store.bimmerworld.com/aluminu...lar-p1040.aspx
    Already bought some

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    looking great

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    Finally installed the front splitter:




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    I love everything about this car, is that an OEM LTW splitter?

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