E36 M3 track/street build thread

[FranklyIDC]

Don't mean to jack or anything but figured you would have a good idea since your bumper was recently off. How easy is it to remove that nose panel once the bumper is off? The headlights would have to come off as well correct?

Thanks!

BTW - Bad ass build! Don't think I'll ever get to do something like this but it's always great to see what other members do here.

[stolo17]

This thread is making me extremely jealous

[gbreeE90]

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Don't mean to jack or anything but figured you would have a good idea since your bumper was recently off. How easy is it to remove that nose panel once the bumper is off? The headlights would have to come off as well correct?

Thanks!

BTW - Bad ass build! Don't think I'll ever get to do something like this but it's always great to see what other members do here.

I haven't really looked at how its connected yet. I will when I get home and let you know!

This thread is making me extremely jealous

Thanks! It has turned out better than I originally thought it would.

[FranklyIDC]

I haven't really looked at how its connected yet. I will when I get home and let you know!

Thanks! That would definitely be appreciated

[Malarkie]

Yes, the headlights and corners have to come out to remove the nose panel. You will also have to remove the alternator duct over the rad support. The nose panel attaches with a couple of screws to each fender and I think 4 screws to the rad support. If the nose panel is coming all the way out, you will have to remove the hood latches as well.

[ahardm3]

Sounds great! Please post additional pix of the brake cooling ducts! Thank you!

One benefit of our kit is removing the front bumper. Also if you go full lock and hit the duct you will be hitting aluminum and not flex tube which cost 12 per ft. The kit pays for its self after a few session of not replacing flex tube that has worn a hole in it. We spent a lot of time and money trying to find different ways to route the tubing and this was the best solution.

Here is a good picture of the hardmotorsport duct kit


Thanks again for the order gbreeE90!!!!!!

[elbrusz]

This is a good pic indeed. Much lower resolution on the web site.

Now, can you sell separately:

a) the brackets (that connect the aluminium duct to the frame)
b) the aluminum ducts themselves
c) the "rubber" hose that interconnects the aluminum duct and the front receptacle

I have the back plate, the hose and the receptacles.

If yes, how much.

thank you,
Vasile

[Russell79]

One benefit of our kit is removing the front bumper. Also if you go full lock and hit the duct you will be hitting aluminum and not flex tube which cost 12 per ft. The kit pays for its self after a few session of not replacing flex tube that has worn a hole in it. We spent a lot of time and money trying to find different ways to route the tubing and this was the best solution.

Here is a good picture of the hardmotorsport duct kit
Thanks again for the order gbreeE90!!!!!!

Definitely a nice kit.

[gbreeE90]

Well, I won't be driving the car to the track any longer.





The EVO II track splitter from bimmerworld came in yesterday. I will be installing it tonight, so I will post more pictures later.

[ahardm3]

congrats! on the trailer!

[gbreeE90]

Max Velocity EVO II front lip/underpanel and standoffs from Bimmerworld





Starting on the brake duct kit from Hardmotorsports



My co-drivers helping out!





Taking the rotors off and cutting the backing plate off













New backing plate on



Flex hose attached

[gbreeE90]

Where do those BW standoffs mount? Metal bumper carrier? Do you have to drill holes?

Yes and yes.

Happy Birthday to me. New racing gear.

[FranklyIDC]

Yes, the headlights and corners have to come out to remove the nose panel. You will also have to remove the alternator duct over the rad support. The nose panel attaches with a couple of screws to each fender and I think 4 screws to the rad support. If the nose panel is coming all the way out, you will have to remove the hood latches as well.

Thanks for that! Sounds easy and simple.

Happy Birthday gbree!

[gbreeE90]

Thanks for that! Sounds easy and simple.

Happy Birthday gbree!

Thanks! I looked, and it does seem fairly easy.

[HamFLeX]

Build looks really good, I especially like the brake cooling kit I have a small list of items to be ordered from HARD. I planned on doing their emergency kill set up, and the oil pan, looks like ill be adding the cooling kit to the list!

[gbreeE90]

Finishing up the brake duct install









Making a pan to direct air flow to the radiator since we took the AC out.









Finished the brake ducts



Starting to mount the bimmerworld standoffs





Mounted to the bumper











I want to drive it on the street, but im not sure if I can anymore. Any suggestions?

[GG///M3]

Car looks like its ready for serious business

[gbreeE90]

Car looks like its ready for serious business

Yeah, if I can get it out the driveway :'(

Thank God we bought a trailer.

[kc jr 54]

Looks good. Not uncommon at all to remove the bumper before/after the trailer process.

If you are concerned about driving it on the street, get a 2nd bumper. Should be able to find one + the core for pretty cheap, and youll only be dealing with 4 nuts swapping bumpers.

[hoki06]

How easy/hard is it to get that tray off if you need to for access to work on something?

[gbreeE90]

Looks good. Not uncommon at all to remove the bumper before/after the trailer process.

If you are concerned about driving it on the street, get a 2nd bumper. Should be able to find one + the core for pretty cheap, and youll only be dealing with 4 nuts swapping bumpers.

Yeah, good point. I might try it for a day or two on the street. It's not like I drive it more than 6-10 times a month anyway.

How easy/hard is it to get that tray off if you need to for access to work on something?

Which tray are you referring to? I guess you mean the splitter/underpanel, it shouldnt be hard at all.

[hoki06]

Which tray are you referring to? I guess you mean the splitter/underpanel, it shouldnt be hard at all.

Yeah the undertray. I've looked at the Motion Motorsport undertray kit that specifically mentions ease of removal so I curious how yours is in comparison.

BTW car looks great!

[gbreeE90]

Yeah the undertray. I've looked at the Motion Motorsport undertray kit that specifically mentions ease of removal so I curious how yours is in comparison.

BTW car looks great!

Thanks! As you can see, the splitter is attached only by 7 bolts (maybe I didnt post that picture, I'll check). It will be MUCH easier to remove than the MM underpanel.

Edit: Here is how it attaches (and two at the very back which are connected to the sway bar)

[jakermac]

Is the splitter bolted to the bottom of the bumper itself as well?

[gbreeE90]

Is the splitter bolted to the bottom of the bumper itself as well?

No, just to the bumper beam. It will save my bumper if I ever end going off the track (hopefully I wont have to find out).