It's come to be an annual event for us to leave Orlando, FL and make the 2600+ miles ride to Las Vegas, NV for MFEST. First year we took an E39 M5, last year a second E39 M5 and this year we decided to build my sedan Techno Violet M3 and make the ride a little longer, making it all the way to Pasadena, CA for BimmerFest.
Let me start with how the car started:
- 1997 BMW M3
- It had 190k miles on a pretty stock engine
- About a year ago we ran into a small problem, decided to build the engine at that point
Fast forward to January when we started actually buying parts, taking the engine apart, etc.
First things first, we knew that the head had to be replaced, so we got a new one!
After that, we decided to build the whole engine, from bottom up:
So with a blank canvas, we went all out for it:
VAC Motorsport main and rod bearings
Eagle rods
ARP head studs
VAC Motorsports oil pump & BimmerWorld silicone radiator hoses with Euro cooling system conversion kit
From one of our biggest supporters and sponsors, a custom set of Wiseco forged pistons
Active Autowerke race headers
VF Engineering VF350 Supercharger - special MFEST edition
And not pictured:
- OBD1 swap
- Mishimoto radiator
- JB Racing LTW flywheel
For suspension we upgraded a bit more, car already has K Sport coilovers so we added:
- X-brace
- Ground Control rear control arms
- Active Autowerke differential brace
- Rear and front 3-way adjustable UUC sway bars
- UUC transmission mounts
The car gave us a few set-backs, from the scoring on the cams to the bad oil-squirters, we're on schedule but cutting it close. Schedule leave time is May 16th to arrive in California by May 18th.
I'll update this with pictures of the car after installation and numbers, but first let me share a few links:
- BIG THANKS to our sponsor Performance Race Solutions for ALL the machinework, install and attention to detail
- BIG THANKS to our sponsor Wiseco for making us the pistons as we requested and so quick
- BIG THANKS to VF Engineering for the quick turn-around time on shipping the supercharger so last minute
If you want to follow the build on FaceBook as we go along as well as updates from the road and the events on the coast, follow M3Nurple << link
I expect to see some of you out at the events and if you see me come say HIIIII!!!
Year 1 - 2003 M5
Year 2 - 2000 DINAN S M5
Year 3 - 1997 M3/4/5
[ 1995 Alpine White Coupe M3 Track Build | 1997 Techno Violet M3/4/5 | 2000 Imola Red M5 DINAN S1 | 2001 Phoenix Yellow M3 | 2009 Blue Water 335d ]
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wow, quite an engine build.
TRM Coilovers 670F/895R | BBS LM | Corsa RSC36
Awesome.
[ 1995 Alpine White Coupe M3 Track Build | 1997 Techno Violet M3/4/5 | 2000 Imola Red M5 DINAN S1 | 2001 Phoenix Yellow M3 | 2009 Blue Water 335d ]
|-| I run the largest active group of BMWs in the area, join me at Central Florida BMW Owners |-|
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[ 1995 Alpine White Coupe M3 Track Build | 1997 Techno Violet M3/4/5 | 2000 Imola Red M5 DINAN S1 | 2001 Phoenix Yellow M3 | 2009 Blue Water 335d ]
|-| I run the largest active group of BMWs in the area, join me at Central Florida BMW Owners |-|
INSTAGRAM/Millakins | FACEBOOK/milla.bimmer
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Id love to see this once its done. Im in orlando a few times a year.
Just send me a PM when you're in town or join our FB group and come out to a meet! >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/centralFLBMWowners/
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Oh yes....
[ 1995 Alpine White Coupe M3 Track Build | 1997 Techno Violet M3/4/5 | 2000 Imola Red M5 DINAN S1 | 2001 Phoenix Yellow M3 | 2009 Blue Water 335d ]
|-| I run the largest active group of BMWs in the area, join me at Central Florida BMW Owners |-|
INSTAGRAM/Millakins | FACEBOOK/milla.bimmer
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I like! My friend Jeff was telling me about this build since I'm a fellow M3/4/5, I'm loving this.
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Penn State University '08...better than your school since 1855
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Acurazine.com Mod Squad
You crazy girl
looking good! Keep up the good work!
1996 328i (m52B28US) OBD1 euro ZF 5spd. 3.23LSD conversion / Chem. PnP Head/ DINAN stg.2 CHIP/ VAC race valves/ S52 cams/ A/C delete/ fan delete/ Washer Fluid resv delete/ ARP head studs/ Cometic 140MLS / VAC Solid Engine/trans Mounts/ CAI / 2.5"Borla race exahaust/ NGK R spark plugs, M50 Mani, S50 Oil Res, Riot Racing HFTB, SAMCO Hoses, JBR FW, X-Brace, Mtech Front Bumper, RE RSMs, stoptech SS lines, Bilstein sports, H&R Race Springs, S52 Reinforcement plates, Kosei K1 w/ bridgestone RE960as, Brembo/stoptech slotted rotors, M3 Trailing arms, M3 Calipers, M3 Axles, ACS strut brace, weight reduction.
http://mbuild.blogspot.com/
[ 1995 Alpine White Coupe M3 Track Build | 1997 Techno Violet M3/4/5 | 2000 Imola Red M5 DINAN S1 | 2001 Phoenix Yellow M3 | 2009 Blue Water 335d ]
|-| I run the largest active group of BMWs in the area, join me at Central Florida BMW Owners |-|
INSTAGRAM/Millakins | FACEBOOK/milla.bimmer
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Wow this is crazy. The things people do too support such an event, i love it! Looking forward to more on this build, its being done RIGHT!
[ 1995 Alpine White Coupe M3 Track Build | 1997 Techno Violet M3/4/5 | 2000 Imola Red M5 DINAN S1 | 2001 Phoenix Yellow M3 | 2009 Blue Water 335d ]
|-| I run the largest active group of BMWs in the area, join me at Central Florida BMW Owners |-|
INSTAGRAM/Millakins | FACEBOOK/milla.bimmer
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Shiny.
That's a beautiful thing......
I know. I may have to print this and stare at it all day.... shiny makes a girl happy!
[ 1995 Alpine White Coupe M3 Track Build | 1997 Techno Violet M3/4/5 | 2000 Imola Red M5 DINAN S1 | 2001 Phoenix Yellow M3 | 2009 Blue Water 335d ]
|-| I run the largest active group of BMWs in the area, join me at Central Florida BMW Owners |-|
INSTAGRAM/Millakins | FACEBOOK/milla.bimmer
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Cutting close on time...
[ 1995 Alpine White Coupe M3 Track Build | 1997 Techno Violet M3/4/5 | 2000 Imola Red M5 DINAN S1 | 2001 Phoenix Yellow M3 | 2009 Blue Water 335d ]
|-| I run the largest active group of BMWs in the area, join me at Central Florida BMW Owners |-|
INSTAGRAM/Millakins | FACEBOOK/milla.bimmer
___ NURPLE ___ M3PO ___ M CINQUE ___
[ 1995 Alpine White Coupe M3 Track Build | 1997 Techno Violet M3/4/5 | 2000 Imola Red M5 DINAN S1 | 2001 Phoenix Yellow M3 | 2009 Blue Water 335d ]
|-| I run the largest active group of BMWs in the area, join me at Central Florida BMW Owners |-|
INSTAGRAM/Millakins | FACEBOOK/milla.bimmer
___ NURPLE ___ M3PO ___ M CINQUE ___
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