E92 M3 Project Track Toy @petrolheed #projectTT

petrolheed · 03-29-2015, 06:10 AM

Lads,

I've just treated myself to what will be my ultimate Track Toy - a completely stock 2008 e92 M3 with manual box. My intentions are to track as much as possible during the coming season including Spa and two trips to the Nurburgring.

As she stands just now

I have a list as long as my arm of things I want to do, with the main ones being (no particular order):

Coilovers - KW Clubsport 3way
Uprated brakes / BBK - Pads/ Lines/ Fluid/ AP Racing
Track wheels - Apex ARC 8's 18x10/10.5
Recaro SPG's
Schroth 4 pt harnesses with harness bar
Rear seat delete
OEM wheel retrim in Alcantara
OEM exhaust mod
CAE Short shifter - Already ordered

I am therefore open to all suggestions on which route to go with the above parts. I've listed the parts I think I want but nothing is set in stone if you can provide a convincing argument / alternative.

I'll be updating as I go on my instagram account @petrolheed #projectTT

Look forward to your ideas!

The Shifter has arrived from Germany

BobS · 03-29-2015, 07:53 AM

Sounds like a fun project! Can't wait to see it come together

BMWDEMON · 03-30-2015, 08:03 AM

Sub'd as this could get exciting!

Great start!

FormulaMMM · 03-30-2015, 08:23 AM

Cat delete too for a bit more oomph.

I'd go square over 10.5 in back but personal preference. I don't feel like I'm lacking rear grip with a square setup, and it allows for rotation, more tire life, etc.

Will be a fun project! Great platform for a track car.

Sean@PSI · 03-30-2015, 11:47 AM

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out! Great mod list, should perform very well for you.

petrolheed · 03-31-2015, 05:40 PM

These arrived today

Roundown · 03-31-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by petrolheed

These arrived today

awesome- sub'd.

AP3X_FTW · 03-31-2015, 09:50 PM

Great list of mods coming. Definitely going to watch this one

Dumpspec · 03-31-2015, 11:20 PM

I have the CAE shifter and love it. What is that bar next to it? I don't remeber seeing that when I bought mine.

petrolheed · 04-05-2015, 06:26 AM

Thats the "Gearshift Rod"

http://www.shop.cae-racing.de/index.php?a=68&lang=eng

Don't tell me I didn't need it?!

Pistonheed · 04-05-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by petrolheed

Thats the "Gearshift Rod"

http://www.shop.cae-racing.de/index.php?a=68&lang=eng

Don't tell me I didn't need it?!

'Need' is not the right word here, you don't actually 'need' the CAE shifter but it looks the tits so why not

The CAE shift rod is reinforced and is of a different design from OEM so the shift should be more precise as you will feel less deflection. Not sure how 'noticeable' the difference would be but it makes sense to change it at the same time.

Picture of the OEM shift rod for reference.

petrolheed · 04-07-2015, 03:50 PM

Haha. I suppose I didn't need anything did I

petrolheed · 04-07-2015, 04:05 PM

Did a weigh in - fat bastard at 1580kg and thats with rear seats out (I'll scale them as well though).

Also made a small start on CAE prep which should go in this weekend

and thought I'd get the Conti's used up a little

Alen E90 · 04-10-2015, 10:16 PM

Sub'd! I love seeing track builds, but what is a track car without a rollcage?

oepuxuntom · 04-10-2015, 10:31 PM

Sub'd as this could get exciting!

petrolheed · 04-12-2015, 03:37 PM

Been a busy weekend, and nothing went smoothly...

Corroded brake lines

Soft as shit allen bolts required some hammering

03-29-2015, 06:10 AM	#1
petrolheed Enlisted Member 13 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	E92 M3 Project Track Toy @petrolheed #projectTT Lads, I've just treated myself to what will be my ultimate Track Toy - a completely stock 2008 e92 M3 with manual box. My intentions are to track as much as possible during the coming season including Spa and two trips to the Nurburgring. As she stands just now I have a list as long as my arm of things I want to do, with the main ones being (no particular order): Coilovers - KW Clubsport 3way Uprated brakes / BBK - Pads/ Lines/ Fluid/ AP Racing Track wheels - Apex ARC 8's 18x10/10.5 Recaro SPG's Schroth 4 pt harnesses with harness bar Rear seat delete OEM wheel retrim in Alcantara OEM exhaust mod CAE Short shifter - Already ordered I am therefore open to all suggestions on which route to go with the above parts. I've listed the parts I think I want but nothing is set in stone if you can provide a convincing argument / alternative. I'll be updating as I go on my instagram account @petrolheed #projectTT Look forward to your ideas! The Shifter has arrived from Germany
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03-29-2015, 07:53 AM	#2
BobS Colonel 97 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a fun project! Can't wait to see it come together __________________ ESS 650 ACM-R Upgrades
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03-30-2015, 08:03 AM	#3
BMWDEMON Super modder 104 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E90 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (1)	Sub'd as this could get exciting! Great start! __________________ SOLD - 2005 E46 M3 ZCP - I/B on black CURRENT - 2011 E90 M3 - meticulously modified 2015 X1 Xdrive 28i
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03-30-2015, 08:23 AM	#4
FormulaMMM Brigadier General 3663 Rep 3,422 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (2)	Cat delete too for a bit more oomph. I'd go square over 10.5 in back but personal preference. I don't feel like I'm lacking rear grip with a square setup, and it allows for rotation, more tire life, etc. Will be a fun project! Great platform for a track car.
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03-30-2015, 11:47 AM	#5
Sean@PSI 2135 Rep 5,011 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to seeing how this turns out! Great mod list, should perform very well for you.
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03-31-2015, 05:40 PM	#6
petrolheed Enlisted Member 13 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	These arrived today
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03-31-2015, 09:50 PM	#8
AP3X_FTW Captain 216 Rep 982 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (15)	Great list of mods coming. Definitely going to watch this one __________________ E46 ///M3 Race Car F15 X5 ///Msport For Sale - E92 M3 Full Black Interior Part Out
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03-31-2015, 11:20 PM	#9
Dumpspec Major 570 Rep 1,234 Posts Drives: @dumpspec Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	I have the CAE shifter and love it. What is that bar next to it? I don't remeber seeing that when I bought mine.
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04-05-2015, 06:26 AM	#10
petrolheed Enlisted Member 13 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thats the "Gearshift Rod" http://www.shop.cae-racing.de/index.php?a=68&lang=eng Don't tell me I didn't need it?!
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04-07-2015, 03:50 PM	#12
petrolheed Enlisted Member 13 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Haha. I suppose I didn't need anything did I
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04-07-2015, 04:05 PM	#13
petrolheed Enlisted Member 13 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Did a weigh in - fat bastard at 1580kg and thats with rear seats out (I'll scale them as well though). Also made a small start on CAE prep which should go in this weekend and thought I'd get the Conti's used up a little Last edited by petrolheed; 04-12-2015 at 03:40 PM..
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04-10-2015, 10:16 PM	#14
Alen E90 Lieutenant General 764 Rep 10,033 Posts Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7)	Sub'd! I love seeing track builds, but what is a track car without a rollcage? __________________ TiAg FTW!
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04-12-2015, 03:37 PM	#16
petrolheed Enlisted Member 13 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Been a busy weekend, and nothing went smoothly... Corroded brake lines Soft as shit allen bolts required some hammering
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