The uphill battle... aka e36 M3 STR build

[95maxrider]

Yeah, I came to a similarly depressing realization when I took my car to Rally-x Nats last week. It's just really hard to compete with cars that weigh around 2,100 when I weigh closer to 3,100. I can and do win locally, but I won't be able to do so nationally. But if that's what you're after, then you're making a smart, if difficult, decision. Good luck on your future endeavors!

[snakebit8]

Yeah, I came to a similarly depressing realization when I took my car to Rally-x Nats last week. It's just really hard to compete with cars that weigh around 2,100 when I weigh closer to 3,100. I can and do win locally, but I won't be able to do so nationally. But if that's what you're after, then you're making a smart, if difficult, decision. Good luck on your future endeavors!

Yeah Its not an easy decision to make. I'm just trying top figure out my next path. Thanks for the luck, I'm probably gonna need it haha. You thinking of trying a new car or sticking with the M?

[SLA]

Good luck with your decision. Selling my M3 is a decision I've struggled with for years. For me, it always comes down to finding a car that isn't crazy money, competitive, and something that I can physically fit in with a helmet. The closest I realistically figured was some version of a 2 Series. I know some guys are doing 128i builds, but next time around I defintely want more power.

[95maxrider]

Yeah Its not an easy decision to make. I'm just trying top figure out my next path. Thanks for the luck, I'm probably gonna need it haha. You thinking of trying a new car or sticking with the M?

Oh I have dreams of a K24 swapped NB Miata with ~220 whp on Fox coilovers, but that dream will have to wait.

[snakebit8]

Oh I have dreams of a K24 swapped NB Miata with ~220 whp on Fox coilovers, but that dream will have to wait.

That sounds nasty. Could always try to make it happen. Any Idea what that build would cost?

[95maxrider]

That sounds nasty. Could always try to make it happen. Any Idea what that build would cost?

It will probably happen eventually, but there are many things on my list before I could begin to seriously consider going down that road. Depending on which version of the K24 you use, and then which version of the swap kit, cost is somewhere between $6-10k.

https://kpower.industries/products/u...ersion-package

[snakebit8]

It will probably happen eventually, but there are many things on my list before I could begin to seriously consider going down that road. Depending on which version of the K24 you use, and then which version of the swap kit, cost is somewhere between $6-10k.

https://kpower.industries/products/u...ersion-package

Yeah that looks pretty fun. Just too many fun car options out there.

[jakermac]

It will probably happen eventually, but there are many things on my list before I could begin to seriously consider going down that road. Depending on which version of the K24 you use, and then which version of the swap kit, cost is somewhere between $6-10k.

https://kpower.industries/products/u...ersion-package

Best of both worlds? Turbo K20 Swapped E36? Should come in at about 2,250 when I'm done.

[95maxrider]

Best of both worlds? Turbo K20 Swapped E36? Should come in at about 2,250 when I'm done.

Wow, that's awesome! Got a thread where we can follow along?

[Laminar]

Ditto! I stalked your post history and didn't see one pop up...

[jakermac]

Wow, that's awesome! Got a thread where we can follow along?

Ditto! I stalked your post history and didn't see one pop up...

Sorry guys. I'm struggling as it is to find time to finish the build, let alone create and update a build thread.

[aeronaut]

Awww COME ON!
At least a few bits of info.
Expected HP?
Expected weight?
What transmission?

[jakermac]

Awww COME ON!
At least a few bits of info.
Expected HP?
Expected weight?
What transmission?

470-480whp on 93 octane
525-550whp on E65
2,250-2,300lbs no driver
ZF 320

[aeronaut]

Nice!

[jakermac]

Snakebit8: So the uphill battle is over? End of an era! So sad.

[snakebit8]

Snakebit8: So the uphill battle is over? End of an era! So sad.

The Uphill Battle is over. It's posted for sale. I'm going to miss this car but I had to decide what was the priority... Just have fun... or win. This car is crazy fun... It just cant win. If I had the funds Id throw a bar or cage in it and make it a track car, its really easy to drive fast.

[Laminar]

What's coming next??

[snakebit8]

Good Question. Thought I the next project lined up but But it seems that may not work out. No telling at the moment.

[snakebit8]

.....Or maybe transition it to a T4 build... hmmmm