Michael's - E92 M3 Project Car - Photo Journal

CarFanatic56 · Sat, Jan-16-2010, 08:52:02 AM

notice any difference with the TC charge intake pipe?

blkcollarworker · Sat, Jan-16-2010, 09:16:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarFanatic56

notice any difference with the TC charge intake pipe?

I did a before and after dyno same day after install. I made ~10HP + 7 torque across the board with the intake+filter.

3 runs stock and 3 runs with TC and BMC.

Throttle response seems better, but that could just be in my head. However, numbers generally don't lie, so I'm happy with that.

Flava Flav · Thu, Feb-11-2010, 12:17:29 PM

Any updates?

blkcollarworker · Tue, Feb-16-2010, 02:15:00 AM

Here's some after installation pictures of the RD Sport Chassis Kit. This includes front and rear sways to dial out some under-steer, Bilstein Dampers and RD Sport Springs.

Detail write up coming soon. I tested the car driving a variety of roads over 1300 miles in non stop shot from CA to SEA. This includes canyons, freeways and street driving. The car feels better planted and the steering feels, sharper and more direct. In hard drivings, the sways definitely reduced the under-steer a bit. The car definitely rides stiffer and a tad bumpier then stock on bad roads.

Stance wise, I think the drop on the front is just a tad too low. Maybe by 1/8 of an inch or so. Or inversely, the rear could be dropped just a tad bit more. IDK, that is just me.

The front sway installation was simple enough, but the rear requires you to drop the sub frame. The sway job is easily 5-6 hours of work.

What do you guys think of the stance / drop?

Closer:

-M

turbokanji · Tue, Feb-16-2010, 02:48:26 AM

Looking

0-60Motorsports · Tue, Feb-16-2010, 04:33:57 AM

Looks awesome! Now get some nicer wheels!

Studntloan · Tue, Feb-16-2010, 05:05:04 AM

im curious, if your trying to do a csl type conversion, why not get pole positions, there very lightweight an extremely comfortable, i used them in my e46 as a dd, and if its adjustability you want to keep the sportster cs would have been perfect.. jw

0-60Motorsports · Tue, Feb-16-2010, 05:45:34 AM

Or the BMW Performance seats

Studntloan · Wed, Feb-17-2010, 03:42:43 AM

true, but arent there airbag issues with those still?

blkcollarworker · Wed, Feb-17-2010, 06:23:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studntloan

im curious, if your trying to do a csl type conversion, why not get pole positions, there very lightweight an extremely comfortable, i used them in my e46 as a dd, and if its adjustability you want to keep the sportster cs would have been perfect.. jw

1. Because they are not as nice as the OEM CSL seats. The alcantara finish is perfect on the CSL seats.
2. The side bolsters on the PP's are higher then the OEM CSL's. It makes getting in and out of the car much more difficult. I don't think it matches the CSL philosophy. That is more a GTS philosophy.
3. Non factory mounting hardware frankly looks non factory and tacky.
4. OEM CSL with OEM mounting hardware have the ability to tilt up giving access to the back seats even with a fixed seat. Just like the E46 CSL.
5. It's badass and no one has attempted it.

Sat, Jan-16-2010, 08:52:02 AM	#31
CarFanatic56 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,871 In the garage: '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Cali	notice any difference with the TC charge intake pipe? __________________ Imola Rot/Schwarzes SMG

Tue, Feb-16-2010, 02:15:00 AM	#34
blkcollarworker Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Age: 32 Posts: 1,613 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle, WA	RD Sport Chassis Kit Finished Here's some after installation pictures of the RD Sport Chassis Kit. This includes front and rear sways to dial out some under-steer, Bilstein Dampers and RD Sport Springs. Detail write up coming soon. I tested the car driving a variety of roads over 1300 miles in non stop shot from CA to SEA. This includes canyons, freeways and street driving. The car feels better planted and the steering feels, sharper and more direct. In hard drivings, the sways definitely reduced the under-steer a bit. The car definitely rides stiffer and a tad bumpier then stock on bad roads. Stance wise, I think the drop on the front is just a tad too low. Maybe by 1/8 of an inch or so. Or inversely, the rear could be dropped just a tad bit more. IDK, that is just me. The front sway installation was simple enough, but the rear requires you to drop the sub frame. The sway job is easily 5-6 hours of work. What do you guys think of the stance / drop? Closer: -M __________________

Tue, Feb-16-2010, 02:48:26 AM	#35
turbokanji AW Fox E92 ///M Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 958 Reputation: 0 Location: Virginia	Looking __________________ Just another AW ///M

Tue, Feb-16-2010, 04:33:57 AM	#36
0-60Motorsports Established 1998.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,011 In the garage: '08 LEXUS IS F '08 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Al Manama, Bahrain	Looks awesome! Now get some nicer wheels! __________________ EURO 04 M3 Current Mods: GC DA's, Eibach Sways, PF RTABs, RE RCAs, INTRAVEE II + Alpine KCA-420i, Black Roundels, ///MFEST Badges, Depo Corners, M5 SMG Knob, Screen protector for OEM 16:9 display, VCSL: Bumper + Race Lip, CF Trunk, CF Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, AP Headers, RT Cats, SS Res X-pipe, SS Race, Z8 Starter Button, Lamin-X, GM SMG Paddles, OEM CSL Steering, OEM CSL interior, OEM CSL Intake, EVOLVE Alpha-N Tune, BBS CH's, FX-R Projectors + 3k D2S, ST40's, DINAN Rear Strut Brace, BW Oil Cooler, 3.91 gears Soon To come.....OEM CSL Roof, Inner Projectors ........

Tue, Feb-16-2010, 05:05:04 AM	#37
Studntloan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 391 Reputation: 0	im curious, if your trying to do a csl type conversion, why not get pole positions, there very lightweight an extremely comfortable, i used them in my e46 as a dd, and if its adjustability you want to keep the sportster cs would have been perfect.. jw __________________ 11 e90 zcp mr m3 (current) 08 E92 space gray m3 (sold) 04 r32t (in the works) 05 e46 ir/ir m3 (sold) 01 e46 py m3 (sold) 96 e36 silver m3 (sold)

Thu, Feb-11-2010, 12:17:29 PM	#33
Flava Flav Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 64 Reputation: 0 Location: BC	Any updates?

Tue, Feb-16-2010, 05:45:34 AM	#38
0-60Motorsports Established 1998.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,011 In the garage: '08 LEXUS IS F '08 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Al Manama, Bahrain	Or the BMW Performance seats __________________ EURO 04 M3 Current Mods: GC DA's, Eibach Sways, PF RTABs, RE RCAs, INTRAVEE II + Alpine KCA-420i, Black Roundels, ///MFEST Badges, Depo Corners, M5 SMG Knob, Screen protector for OEM 16:9 display, VCSL: Bumper + Race Lip, CF Trunk, CF Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, AP Headers, RT Cats, SS Res X-pipe, SS Race, Z8 Starter Button, Lamin-X, GM SMG Paddles, OEM CSL Steering, OEM CSL interior, OEM CSL Intake, EVOLVE Alpha-N Tune, BBS CH's, FX-R Projectors + 3k D2S, ST40's, DINAN Rear Strut Brace, BW Oil Cooler, 3.91 gears Soon To come.....OEM CSL Roof, Inner Projectors ........

Wed, Feb-17-2010, 03:42:43 AM	#39
Studntloan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 391 Reputation: 0	true, but arent there airbag issues with those still? __________________ 11 e90 zcp mr m3 (current) 08 E92 space gray m3 (sold) 04 r32t (in the works) 05 e46 ir/ir m3 (sold) 01 e46 py m3 (sold) 96 e36 silver m3 (sold)

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