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01-12-2021, 11:25 PM | #1 |
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UberWagon's 1M Clubsport Build aka The BlackKnight Returns!
Happy to reintroduce you the car formerly known as 'The BlackKnight'! For those that remember, this was a pretty over the top SEMA build put together by CP-E and RevoZport back in 2011. I've followed the car for a while now, and jumped when I had a chance to make it my own!
This will be my second 1M, and I am really excited to be back in the platform. The goal for this car will be what is often referred to as a 'Clubsport' build: A fun track day/fun car with modifications to improve performance and safety on the track without compromising street drivability. The best part is the original builders did a great job giving me a solid foundation to work with, so I look forward to restoring/updating their work as well as adding my own touches along the way. Frankly, as I learn more about the car I realize just how under represented the quality of the original build was. So I might spend some time highlighting the work of the original team as well. With that in mind, big shout out to previous owners Ohcrap and andyhurz20 as well as builder dmitriyo for spending the time to give me all the history on the car and answering all my questions. Evidence yet again of how great the community is around here! |
01-13-2021, 10:19 AM | #3 |
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I really need a more supportive seat and roll cage . . . but I am not ready to change the appearance of the interior yet. I still enjoy its original look even though it is mainly a track car now. Honestly, the only mod I have done that diminishes its street driver comfort (we have pretty smooth roads here) was the motor mounts, but they were necessary. My mounts had worn to the point where there was enough engine movement to crack my ER chargepipe at the throttle body connection. It is the only piece that connects the engine to the chassis that isn't flexible, and acted like a lever. Thankfully it was weak enough to break and not damage the throttle body or plastic manifiold! AD Engineering Motor mounts are longitudinally positioned and are stout. The engine is secure. I raised my idle to 900 rpm because the vibration was intolerable at 650. At 900, it just lets you know its there. LOL
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1M track toy mods: BMS chargepipe, BMS OCC, ADE FMIC, ADE motor mounts, MadDad/Lightweight Ti exhaust, ADE custom oil thermostat/cooler, custom MHD tune, F10 550i clutch, Ohlins R+T, Vorschlag camber plates, M3 'vert FSB with Turner endlinks, Stoptech Trophy BBK.
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01-13-2021, 11:37 AM | #4 |
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CarJunkie thanks for the heads up on the motor mounts. I had a similar issue with an E46 M3 I built, but raising the idle RPM solved most of the issues.
I am thinking about recovering the Sparcos to look like the club sport Recaro euro option seats from the M4 GTS, but with stitching to match the 1M interior. Need to address the more important parts first though! |
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01-13-2021, 06:59 PM | #6 |
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Wheels and Tires
First order of business is getting some proper track shoes on the car. I had great luck with a square 18x10 set up on my last car so decided to stick with that template again. The advantage being able to rotate tires to stretch out their life a bit longer.
The timing was good with Bimmerworld having their holiday promotion, so picked up a set of forged TA16s in 18x10 et 25 with RE71Rs in 275/35-18 to go with them. Tons of brake clearance, and they look the part for sure. (I even had some old 'm' stickers for that OEMish look.) Needed a 5mm spacer on the fronts to clear the Motons, but otherwise nothing too crazy. P.S. If anyone is looking for a sweet staggered setup, I have my old Forgeline setup for sale here! |
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01-14-2021, 09:45 PM | #7 |
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Carbon Repair
So one of the big issues on the car currently is a few of the carbon parts have taken a beating over the years. The hood has some cracks in it from a previous owner leaving the hood pins undone at one point, the front splitter is pretty beat up, and the rear diffuser could use some love. (On the plus side, the carbon roof is still perfect!)
The hood is off to my buddy's shop (303 Composites), but I tackled the diffuser myself. Repaired the cracked strake and the corner that has been burnt from exposure to exhaust heat. A little heatshield material to protect it and we are good to go! Before and After: |
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Honestly, at 900 rpm it's pretty cool "It's Alive!" kind of feeling.
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01-17-2021, 09:25 PM | #12 |
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Custom Element Mount!
Was waiting for a few parts to arrive so got a little crazy with a custom 3D printed mount for my Element Extinguisher. Easily 10# lighter than the old halon style extinguisher with steel mount set-up that was in the car.
Pretty impressive that something like this only took a few hours to design and have in my hand. (Plus bribing my friend with some beer to print it for me.) |
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01-17-2021, 09:29 PM | #13 |
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More carbon repair....
Pulled the old splitter to do some repair work (the removable insert was cracked), as well as design some better ducting for my oil cooler. I have an idea for venting the M4 oil cooler that the previous owner installed, that should create a bit of a venture effect and really help pull some air over it.
Also, can't say I am super impressed with whomever decided to use 3mm button head screws to affix the splitter insert. Almost all of them were ground down which meant a day of grinding slots to remove them. Of course the last one broke so I had to drill and re-tap it. |
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01-18-2021, 09:50 AM | #14 |
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Sorry to be ignorant on this subject....but is that a modified clutch pedal stop to reduce the overall throw of the clutch pedal?
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01-18-2021, 10:37 AM | #15 | |
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I think I'm running 2 washers, had it at 1 for a while and there was still quite a lot of "dead travel". |
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We just got another RX8 for my son to use for HPDE's and as soon as I clutched in, I realized I need to do it again. Haven't gotten around to it yet, LOL.
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01-18-2021, 05:49 PM | #18 |
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Carbon Repair Round II: Hood
A previous owner that we won't name to protect the guilty left the hood pins undone at some point and the hood had some cracks present in it from when it flew open on him. What is impressive with the RevoZport Hood is how well it was made. Almost all the damage was cosmetic and easy to repair (with some help from my buddy at 303 Composites). Before and After:
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01-18-2021, 05:53 PM | #19 |
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There are a couple carbon parts that still have the old wrap on them from its original show car days, so trying to decide now between cleaning everything up and painting the hood, rocker trim, and trunk to match (so a bit more subtle look than it is now), or wrapping everything and doing a color change. The cost is about the same since it is just a few parts I can remove myself. Don't worry, the carbon roof will stay front and center either way!
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01-19-2021, 11:28 PM | #21 |
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M3 Cowl Assembly
So swapping in the windshield to engine bay cowl assembly from an E9x M3 used to be a popular mod for E82 and E90 guys back in the day, but has lost favor due to the increase in cost of these parts new (~$700!).
My car came to with a missing cowl and just the usual BMS filters in place which I think is too much of a compromise in terms of looks and functionality. So I jumped at the chance when I found a used set on the cheap! This gives great engine bay access and definitely looks more polished than a full cowl delete. To make it all work perfect and use OEM mounting points, I had to extend the wiring for the air quality sensor, install low profile/heated washer nozzles from a mini cooper, and a bit of clearancing around the brake lines. I think next on the list in the engine bay cosmetics department will be replacement of the factory hard line for the brake booster, but she is starting to look the part now! |
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