1995 M3 Time Trial Build

[darbyfam]

I am reserving judgement on the ITBs (as should you) until I complete the ECU install and tuning. In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have even gone to the dyno in the current configuration as I knew we were not going to spend hours and hours trying to make it "right". As it was, I spent two hours on the dyno at hourly dyno costs just to get a look at where we were. It ended up being a bit of a disappointment and a lesson at the same time.

I will make my final determination after everything is tuned right and I get some laps on track. I am getting the ECU installed and tuned on a Thursday (July 26th), going to Atlanta Motorsport Park on Friday and Barber on Saturday and Sunday. It's going to be a really good overall test of where the car is.

[BlackHawkRacing]

Know you're at the track right now but any initial impressions post new tune? Thumbs up hopefully!

[darbyfam]

My event isn't until Wednesday night. Will post more then. I also made a FB page for the car (because Photobucket sucks).

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/...0trial%20build

[darbyfam]

Won't be updating this thread any longer as it's just easier to keep the FB page (The Bagelmeister - E36 M3 Time Trial Build) up to date.

[GG///M3]

Won't be updating this thread any longer as it's just easier to keep the FB page (The Bagelmeister - E36 M3 Time Trial Build) up to date.

That's sad


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[TXBDan]

That is sad.

[Foda420]

I also feel the sadness at that.

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[darbyfam]

https://www.facebook.com/The-Bagelme...9378797257319/

Just check in there. It's public, you don't need an account, etc, etc.

[GG///M3]

https://www.facebook.com/The-Bagelme...9378797257319/

Just check in there. It's public, you don't need an account, etc, etc.

Not everyone wants to use Facebook


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[MauiM3Mania]

Not everyone wants to use Facebook

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Indeed.

[GG///M3]

Indeed.

Not I . We have forums for such reasons .


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[jakermac]

But it's his car and it's his life and if he only wants to do updates in 1 place to save him spending all day on the damned computer that's his prerogative. If you want to follow his build, make the effort.

[MauiM3Mania]

Pssst. I was in agreement with you.

[darbyfam]

Took the Bagelmeister out for a track night at NOLA Motorsports Park. This was the first track time after the dyno tuning by Miller Performance. Unfortunately, I only got four laps in before it started pouring down rain, BUT.... the car feel amazing. It pulls harder and longer everywhere. In my four laps (one warm up and three laps with traffic) I was able to come within 1 second of my personal best on the 2.75 configuration on Maxxis RC1s. I don't care what the dyno says, the car is absolutely faster with the Rama Rhd ITBs on it.
I am headed to DIYAutoTune.com on Thursday for the install of MS PNP and re-tuning by the experts there. It will be running Alpha-N without the MAF. Next update will be from Atlanta.

[BlackHawkRacing]

Hell yeah man, that's great to hear! Also glad to see you updated this thread!

[darbyfam]

I will cut and paste from the FB page for those that don't want to go to FB. It just got a bit much trying to update multiple pages.

[Jab31169]

My car isnt close to done, but I'll try and make it out to barber's that weekend and check this beast out. Barber's is about 15 mins from my house.

[darbyfam]

If you do come, please come by my trailer and say Hi.

[GG///M3]

Bump

[BlackHawkRacing]

Won't spoil the fun but he's been posting dyno videos from the tuner all day on FB.

[jakermac]

Won't spoil the fun but he's been posting dyno videos from the tuner all day on FB.

Pretty big numbers too!!

[GG///M3]

Won't spoil the fun but he's been posting dyno videos from the tuner all day on FB.

Shhhhh.




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[mslevin]

Latest update on FB isn't good

https://www.facebook.com/19937879725...type=3&theater

[GG///M3]

Yes it isn't


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[darbyfam]

Quick update: Went to DIYAUTOTUNE on Thursday and had the MSPNP installed on my car. The staff was courteous and professional as hell!!! Everyone was so nice and interested in the car. During the install, found that my VANOS and water temp sensor plugs were crossed (previous dyno sessions had no VANOS). They helped me diagnose this and get everything right.

On the dyno, the tuner was patient and thorough. Spent almost 5 hours on the dyno making sure everything was right. Final numbers on a Mustang Dyno was 303WHP/257TQ. The car pulled 240TQ at 3500 RPMs and held it all the way to 7000 RPMS. Great work by the tuner and showed how much you can get out of a car with a good ECU and good tuning.

Friday morning, went to Atlanta Motorsports Park for a open lapping day and had a pretty good time. Track is technical as hell but the elevation changes were a complete blast. Experienced a small ABS issue while there, but quickly diagnosed it as the brake pedal sensor plug being loose. Car pulled HARD everywhere and the exhaust note and intake sound is just wonderful now.

Friday afternoon we headed out and got to Barber for a weekend with NASA. Car ran great again but we had elevated oil temps so I just removed the kidney block off plates and the issue went away.

Saturday afternoon, I got loose in T4 at Barber and went into the armco at 86MPH. Pretty extensive damage to the car, but the motor, ITBs, suspension, etc are all good. Radiator is done but oil cooler survived. Frame looks pretty bent (motor mounts broke and the mount and motor are about 2-3" apart now). You can see the video and pics on my FB page (The Bagelmeister - E36 M3 Time Trial Build).

My initial feelings are depression. Been working very hard on this car for a long time. This is a major set back and I am not sure about rebuilding. I am stepping back from the car for a few weeks and will let the sting of this subside before I decide how to proceed with the car.