S-54 Turbo M Coupe

[E.Hands]

- Car year, make and model=2001 BMW M Coupe
- Vin number=LK60038
- Mileage=103,000
- List of options/packages=All: Sunroof, In-dash CD, Rear CD Changer
- Length of ownership=Original owner
- Any maintenance records=Very extensive
- Car location= Youngsville, Louisiana
- Willing to ship?=Yes
- Asking price= $38,000

Please provide picture of the vehicle:



Original owner, 2001 M Coupe that has a Maximum PSI, Stage 2 turbo kit. Please see MaximumPSI.com for additional details. This kit retains the factory DME and can be serviced using factory diagnostic tools such as: INPA, DIS, OBD, etc. It also has dual tunes in the ECU, one for pump gas and one for race fuel.

In addition, the turbo was upgraded to the Precision Turbo, Gen2 PT6266 CEA DBB CHRA (Competition Engineered Aerodynamics with a Dual Ball Bearing, Center Hung Rotating Assembly). A Full custom built, TIG welded, 304 Stainless Steel, Vibrant Muffler exhaust from turbo to tail pipes. New motor mounts. A RaceLogic Traction Control system in addition to the original DSC.

As a preventative precaution prior to going with forced induction the following modifications were performed by The man, The myth Randy Forbes himself:
1) Connecting rod bearings were updated with dry film lubricated upgraded M3 bearings. (Originals saved for inspection)
2) Vanos exhaust 1st generation cam bolts upgraded with updated replacements.
3) All valves clearances checked/adjusted.
4) Oil pump pulley nut tack welded in place.
5) Randy Forbes trunk floor/differential mount upgrade w/Rogue dual ear differential cover, Ireland Engineering subframe bushings and adjustable toe/camber kit.

Other mods include:
UUC 1-piece, light weight stage 2 flywheel w/M5 pressure plate & M5 sprung hub organic clutch disc
UUC black transmission mounts with enforcers
UUC ultimate short shifter
TC Kline D/A coilovers, adjustable camber plates, 400/500 #/in., height adjustable springs, & HD shock mounts
T.C. Kline 700 Lbs/in rear barrel spring set
Eurosport power pulleys: alternator, power steering, water pump
Weldcraft Modified Roadstars 17x9, 17x11, Polished lips & power coated centers
Toyo Proxies R888 255/40/17 Fronts, 315/35/17 Rear
Drilled & Slotted rotors, Hawk ceramic pads, stainless steel brake lines
Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing Differential 3.73:1 with Amsol Oil
Clear front side marker lights
Leather Z Estoril Blue door & center armrests & Rear hatch leather insert
Custom thick foam padded, perforated leather wrapped steering wheel with M stitching
Strong Strut Aero Ducts
Motion Motor Sports aluminum under body panel
New M floor mats front & rear
Rogue Engineering clutch stop
Mason Engineering front strut brace
H&R wheel spacers
Doug Whalen Shift Machine shift knob, aluminum hood release lever & seat bushings w/ tilt mod
Modified (raised) & original chrome ringed M rearview mirrors (original has Ron Stygar alarm LED)
Clutch Delay Valve delete hoses & original hose
Grom Audio Bluetooth, hands free phone adapter, upgraded amp & speakers
10” & 12” powered Bazooka Bass tubes w/ dash mounted cross over & gain control
Valentine one radar detector upgraded with the latest software updates
Windows 7 Laptop computer w/ INPA software & hardware for BMW diagnostics
R5/FXC (II) Engine scan reset tool from Peake Research
Pro Clip cell phone mount
Spare set of original Roadstar Wheels w/ 235/40/17 & 255/40/17 Dunlop Star Specs
HIR headlights bulbs
ZHP shift knob
Jaffster V2 Tall Delrin Shift Knob
Original rod bearings, 3.15:1 posi-differential, intake manifold, headers with cats

Stage Two Turbo items:
Rally Road aluminum, steering column mounted gauge pod
Turbosmart eBoost2 electronic boost controller
AEM wideband O2 failsafe gauge w/boost display
Tial MVR waste gate & blow off diverter valves
Technique Tuning (NickG) dual tune turbo software
Walbro 485 fuel pump assembly & big ol’ injectors
Before and after turbo, dyno plot graphs

Power at the wheels, to the ground:
496 HP / 375 TQ on pump gas
703 HP / 509 TQ on race fuel



Serious driving enthusiast wanted: This is probably the most powerful stock DME S54 M Coupe in the world right now.

All receipts, documentation, original window sticker, keys, Blackstone Labs oil analysis reports, spare parts and extras. Many more mods, please ask…

More pictures of my M Coupe can be seen here: https://www.mcoupebuyersguide.com/li...istingID=19320

-Ed Hands
6/02/19

[kanovic]

Lawd!!!

[jrkoupe]

yes...lawd....

if this car is new to you, then enjoy the read..its very special. its well known in the z coupe world.

[E.Hands]

I mean, if it doesn't sell I'll be alright too, but it's not getting driven like it needs to be. My loss is someone else's gain. But I would be content knowing it was blasting down some beautiful roads or race tracks somewhere...

[E34nication]

One incredible car. Glws, wish I could figure out how to get this in my garage!

[Jman23]

Hmm hold onto it long enough, I'll get it for myself for birthday present haha. Honestly seriously considering but I also want a new daily.Not sure what i'll go with yet then i could revisit this if it's around. there will be garage space

[mercedesc63]

- Car year, make and model=2001 BMW M Coupe
- Vin number=LK60038
- Mileage=103,000
- List of options/packages=All: Sunroof, In-dash CD, Rear CD Changer
- Length of ownership=Original owner
- Any maintenance records=Very extensive
- Car location= Youngsville, Louisiana
- Willing to ship?=Yes
- Asking price= $38,000

wow.. this is for sale for so cheap!!

[boostin1004]

is there a build thread somewhere for this car?

[E.Hands]

Thanks Guys!

[E.Hands]

is there a build thread somewhere for this car?

Nope, I never got around to putting a build thread together but I have all the documentation & pictures. But if you have any specifics you would like to know please ask. It's been a lot of fun owning & building this Coupe but I'm ready to sell. All reasonable offers considered...

[Msilvia]

noo000ooOoOo

[20comer]

GLWS. Have you got any more info on the clutch we are using?

Its holding quite well for an organic disc?

[E.Hands]

It's a great clutch, soft pedal pressure, as easy to modulate as stock. 8.5 lbs flywheel. But probably not rated for the 500 ft/lbs of torque in stage two mode.



More pictures of the Coupe can be seen here: https://www.mcoupebuyersguide.com/li...istingID=19320

[E34nication]

Any videos?

[E.Hands]

I asked Mike R for a burnout before he shipped it out. And here you go:
https://youtu.be/OII35yxWxzc

[MCoupeStud]

Hi Ed! I see that Weldcraft widened the wheels on your ex-car. I’m looking to do the exact same thing on my M Coupe and was wondering if you have the specifications of how your wheels were modified. You mentioned the final widths, but are you able to provide where the extra width was added to the fronts and the rears? I’d like to have the front and rear lips widened as part of the process.

Thanks a bunch!

[E.Hands]

I added 1.5" inches to the inside lip on the fronts. And 2" inches to the inside lip of the rears. I then added spacers to bring the wheels out flush. It works. It's fairly cheap.
But the better alternative is to purchase a set of SuperStars from Jonesmechanical.

[MCoupeStud]

I added 1.5" inches to the inside lip on the fronts. And 2" inches to the inside lip of the rears. I then added spacers to bring the wheels out flush. It works. It's fairly cheap.
But the better alternative is to purchase a set of SuperStars from Jonesmechanical.

Thanks for your prompt response! Greg and I had been communicating and he stated that your wheels had been widened from both sides (the inside barrel and the outer lip), giving you perfect fitment without spacers. Was all widening done to the inside of the front and rear wheels, and still required spacers?

[E.Hands]

Yes, I only widened the inside lips only.

Buy Greg's wheels instead.

[BadBoostedBmwM3]

Jones mechanical ended up with the car?

[MCoupeStud]

Yes, I only widened the inside lips only.

Buy Greg's wheels instead.

Greg’s Superstars are a thing of the past and not readily available. To put another batch into production he’s projecting at least $7k/set, for a set of wheels that if I ever need a replacement, I would be at the mercy of a company taking as long as they want and charging whatever they want - both big no-nos for me.

I’m going to venture into widening stockers (I own 3 full sets), and I will be working with the outer lips as part of the project, not just the inner lips.

Thank you for your prompt responses Ed!