Joe's track/auto x build/progress anything thread

Jvanmater · Thu, Feb-02-2012, 06:04:20 PM

I've been meaning to make this for a while and will post up what ever work, problems, events, and photos in here.

Right now the goal is to keep a nice compromise between being able to auto x/track/and drive on the street (not as comfortably as some would like) when the weather permits. Slowly tuning and maintaining to perform more in the first two aspects.

engine/transmission
Jim Conforti 3" intake
OBD 2 Midpipe
Rogue cat back
Oil pump nut welded
AKG 80A motor mounts
Rogue trans mounts
AKG stage 3 shifter
AKG DSSR
AC and engine fan delete
JBR 10lb ltw flywheel
Clutchmaster's stage 1 organic
AKG poly Diff bolt bushing
3.23 diff w/ new clutches
Eventually plan an S54 swap

Cooling
Mishimoto radiator
Euro coolant reservior
Zionsville radiator fan shroud
16" spal fan
custom sheet metal radiator baffle
80C thermostat
Aluminum thermostat housing

Suspension/Brakes
every single bushing and ball joint has been replaced with oem other than specified
AST 4100's
600 lb 6" hyperco front springs
750 lb 5.5" hyperco rear springs
Eibach front swaybar
Vorshlag camber plates w/ slim race bearings
Front subframe reinforced with AKG pieces and powdercoated
Rear subframe reinforced/boxed with AKG pieces and powdercoated
Rogue rear shock mounts w/ "track" high durometer bushing
Mason front strut brace
X-brace
SPC control arms w/ limiters
Vorshlag rtab limiters
Powerflex rear subframe bushings
Performance friction 06 pads
brass caliper guides
Bimmerworld stainless lines
generic blank oem rotors
Gruvenparts backing plates
brake cooling ducts

Exterior
Carbon fiber sunroof delete panel painted Avus blue
Motion motorsport underpanel
Depo 55W 5000K headlights
clear corners, side markers, tail lights
Fog blanks
Vorshlag 90mm Front/75mm Rear studs
SSR comps 18x9 +30F +42R
255/35 Dunlop Star Specs

Interior
originally dove -> now black
Kirk 4 pt roll bar powdercoated silver
Schroth profi II
Cobra Suzuka Gt seats
VAC side mounts black
Evosport floor mounts black
Personal neo grinta 330mm w/ blue stitching
Momo hub w/ adapter ring to fit Personal wheel
VDO water temp gauge
Deka ETX30L battery (20 lbs)
no sound deadening
gutted from carpet back
complete stereo delete w/ harness and speakers

Fluids
Red Line 10W40
Motul Gear 300
Amsoil 75w90
Motul RBF 600

Weight is about 2800 lbs w/o me and a 1/2 tank.

I wish I had some on track pictures but I only did my first HPDE this past august so there will be some in the future. A lot of auto x shots though.

videos
first track day @ njmp lightning

NJMP Lightning - YouTube

an auto x

GOPR0188 - YouTube

Sharocks · Thu, Feb-02-2012, 07:10:44 PM

Sweet build!

Looking forward to seeing some epic things from this car.

I too am planning an S54 swap haha

SloMaroZ · Thu, Feb-02-2012, 09:23:51 PM

Awesome man! Makes me want to trade my e46 m for an e36 track build!

Jvanmater · Thu, Feb-02-2012, 09:57:01 PM

Thanks guys!

Biggest thing I plan to do is just keep attending as many events as possible. I saw in the Apex wheels photo thread that they are working on a completely new designed 18x9.5 ET43 which has me super excited because that gives the ability to run 265/35's on an e36 which is what I am really looking for. I would really love to increase mechanical grip and keep suspension tuning the car as much as possible before adding any aero, etc.

spencers · Fri, Feb-03-2012, 03:14:28 AM

Wow, what a build!

Love the last picture

modernbeat · Fri, Feb-03-2012, 08:21:54 PM

I'm reading over the tech list and agree with every change you've made to the car. This looks like one of the best bang-for-the-buck competition cars I've seen.

jkoppo · Tue, Mar-06-2012, 12:55:50 AM

Uh.. i feel stupid buttt...
what color is this car

Jvanmater · Tue, Mar-06-2012, 01:25:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkoppo

Uh.. i feel stupid buttt...
what color is this car

avus blue.

expect a big update in about a week with pictures of clutch/flywheel work, harnesses, brake ducting, euro coolant reservoir and other various projects.

NNJM3 · Tue, Mar-06-2012, 02:10:37 AM

Wow. Very nice build

Jvanmater · Wed, Mar-14-2012, 04:03:13 AM

ugly.
the clutch disk was definitely on it's last leg and very thin.

before

during

after

JBR flywheel

clutchmaster's stage 1

coolant line set up before

coolant line set up after. new knock sensors also went in.

I'll put up more tomorrow of the hose routing and expansion tank.

After 80 miles the clutch is breaking in very nicely and is really smoothing out from the first drive. I can honestly say it feels stock but with the added revability of the jbr flyweel. Can't wait to really have some fun once it is all broken in another 420 miles.

Euro expansion tank is awesome in that bleeding is too easy now. Coolant level is also more visible.

Thu, Feb-02-2012, 09:23:51 PM	#3
SloMaroZ Pro Photojoke Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 568 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 E46 Reputation: 0 Location: Burbank, SoCal	Re: Joe's track/auto x build/progress anything thread Awesome man! Makes me want to trade my e46 m for an e36 track build!

Thu, Feb-02-2012, 09:57:01 PM	#4
Jvanmater Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,471 Reputation: 0 Location: Monmouth County, NJ	Re: Joe's track/auto x build/progress anything thread Thanks guys! Biggest thing I plan to do is just keep attending as many events as possible. I saw in the Apex wheels photo thread that they are working on a completely new designed 18x9.5 ET43 which has me super excited because that gives the ability to run 265/35's on an e36 which is what I am really looking for. I would really love to increase mechanical grip and keep suspension tuning the car as much as possible before adding any aero, etc. __________________ Hi, my name is Joe

Fri, Feb-03-2012, 03:14:28 AM	#5
spencers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 100 Reputation: 0 Location: Arkansas	Wow, what a build! Love the last picture __________________

Fri, Feb-03-2012, 08:21:54 PM	#6
modernbeat Jason McDaniel - Vorshlag Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 48 Reputation: 0 Location: Dallas	Re: Joe's track/auto x build/progress anything thread I'm reading over the tech list and agree with every change you've made to the car. This looks like one of the best bang-for-the-buck competition cars I've seen.

Tue, Mar-06-2012, 12:55:50 AM	#7
jkoppo I still don't have an M3.. Join Date: Jan 2011 Age: 19 Posts: 876 In the garage: '03 BMW 325 Reputation: 0	Re: Joe's track/auto x build/progress anything thread Uh.. i feel stupid buttt... what color is this car __________________ I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence - Ayrton Senna flickr

Tue, Mar-06-2012, 02:10:37 AM	#9
NNJM3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,429 In the garage: '12 BMW 328i Sport '04 BMW M3 '98 BMW M3 '98 BMW M3 '97 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Northern NJ	Re: Joe's track/auto x build/progress anything thread Wow. Very nice build __________________

Wed, Mar-14-2012, 04:03:13 AM	#10
Jvanmater Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,471 Reputation: 0 Location: Monmouth County, NJ	Re: Joe's track/auto x build/progress anything thread ugly. the clutch disk was definitely on it's last leg and very thin. before during after JBR flywheel clutchmaster's stage 1 coolant line set up before coolant line set up after. new knock sensors also went in. I'll put up more tomorrow of the hose routing and expansion tank. After 80 miles the clutch is breaking in very nicely and is really smoothing out from the first drive. I can honestly say it feels stock but with the added revability of the jbr flyweel. Can't wait to really have some fun once it is all broken in another 420 miles. Euro expansion tank is awesome in that bleeding is too easy now. Coolant level is also more visible. __________________ Hi, my name is Joe

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