I figured that I would start a build thread, I never thought I would do this but as I get more into the build I figure people could learn a thing or two from my experiences/mistakes.
The car was purchased from a older fellow who bought it new in 2008, this car was the test bed for Dinan E82 parts. When I picked up the car it had full Dinan "Stage 3" parts (Koni struts, Dinan Springs, Dinan FMIC, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Stage 3 tune, Dinan Sways, etc) but this was obviously not enough... lol
Just checked and I did my first track day in Q3 2015, so it's been about 2.5yrs. It all started very modest as I was saving for a house and my startup was still growing aka I didn't have the money to track, in Q3 2017 I started getting serious with the car knowing that 2018 I would start competing in Time Attack/Trials and try to be competitive.
Once the real fun started, I started getting aggressive quickly... I swapped over some parts from my E92 335i I had previously and have slowly been building since.
N54 Engine:
- MHD 25% E85 Tune
- BMS DCI
- Dinan FMIC
- Dinan Oil Cooler + Setrab 34 row In-Line (being installed asap)
- Custom AT Cooler
- VTT Silicone Inlets
- VRSF DPs
- BMS Chargepipe
Suspension:
- MCS 1WNR (KW V3 + ST XTA + Bilstein PSS9 + Koni Previously)
- GC Camber Plates + Notched Tower
- Dinan F Sway Bar
Front:
- Eibach #500 Springs
- Megan Front Strut Bar
- M3 Front Control Arms (Upper/Lower)
- Rogue Engineering Front Control Arm Monoball Bushings
Rear
- DiffsOnline 3 Clutch 1.5way LSD (Mfactory LSD previously)
- Eibach #750 Springs
- Powerflex Subframe Bushing inserts (Front position) **Need solid ones ASAP
- Powerflex Black Subframe Bushings (Rear Position)
- Rogue Engineering Rear Toe Arms
- SPL Rear Camber Arms
Brakes/Tires/Wheels:
- Stoptech ST60 BBK (Front)
- Stock Rear brakes
- RE71R 275/35 Square
- Apex EC7 9.5x18 Square
Interior/Exterior:
- OEM 1M Front End
- Sparco Circuit Seat / Grid Passenger Seat
- Schroth 6pt harness
- Custom 4 Point Half-Cage
- Custom Mounts & APR Rep Wing
Weight Savings:
- Rear Seat Delete (-55lbs)
- Sparco Seats (-65lbs)
- Various Underhood Pieces (-10lbs)
- Apex Rims (-33lbs)
- Battery Swap (-40lbs)
Future Mods:
- Full Exhaust (-60lbs)
- Gutting Weight to shoot for #2950... unlikely
- Other Aero?
- 1M rear
Only "stock" photo I have of the car:
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More Recent:
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Goals:
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Current state - Car was sold in January 2022
