BMW E36 M3 Evo

[nonuts]

BJT said:

I have some EBC disks and some Blue Stuff pads to put on the front.

If it has standard OEM discs in good condition, that's a very bad idea. The OEM discs (even if they don't look it at first glance) are floating, which is why they're so expensive. They deal with heat a lot better than any cheap 1 piece discs.

[BJT]

nonuts said:

If it has standard OEM discs in good condition, that's a very bad idea. The OEM discs (even if they don't look it at first glance) are floating, which is why they're so expensive. They deal with heat a lot better than any cheap 1 piece discs.

Yer, a friend just told me that. I'm going to do a bit more research on disks.

[Richieboy3008]

I'm ashamed to say I've never taken mine on track (or any of my cars in fact). I'd also love to get some tuition so I can find the car's limits.

How much does a track day cost out of interest?

Edited by Richieboy3008 on Thursday 24th November 15:21

[BJT]

Richieboy3008 said:

I'm ashamed to say I've never taken mine on track (or any of my cars in fact). I'd also love to get some tuition so I can find the car's limits.

How much does a track day cost out of interest?

Edited by Richieboy3008 on Thursday 24th November 15:21

http://www.clubmsv.com/car-home.aspx

Take a look at the link.
There are people of all abilities and all types of cars. Yesterday we had a Porker GT3RS and a diesel Mini.
They do novice days too which apparently are good.

[BJT]

nonuts said:

Depends how many miles you do, every cost I had on mine is in my profile. I don't think it's expensive for what it is, the problem may be there so cheap now people will buy them that don't expect 4 figure inspection 2 services (not all routine stuff but what is going to be routine on a 12+ year old car).

Interesting to see the costs. If you take away the fuel and insurance, it's not too bad.
I'm paying about £400 insurance and don't do many miles.
I just gave it an oil service myself and the next will be Inspection 1.

[Richieboy3008]

BJT said:

http://www.clubmsv.com/car-home.aspx

Take a look at the link.
There are people of all abilities and all types of cars. Yesterday we had a Porker GT3RS and a diesel Mini.
They do novice days too which apparently are good.

Thanks, seems pretty reasonable.

[joesnow]

Car's looking well Ben! Glad you are pleased with it. Getting it back to its former glory was a bit of a labour of love, and I'm glad I enjoyed it in peak fitness before selling it.

Must admit to wincing slightly when I saw it without the seat in the back, but I'm sure you'll do a sterling job of the transformation! I do have the original airbox if you want it. Personally, I found it a bit quiet! I also have some Bilstein PSS9s if you're interested. Let me know.

For the record, it was never tracked, and I was assured that the air flow meter was suitable for 3.0 and 3.2 M3s. The part number is also the same I believe. The car was running rough, so I fitted a used one which cured the probelm.

I've book marked the thread, and will watch with interest!
Enjoy it.

Edited by joesnow on Friday 25th November 17:33

[BJT]

joesnow said:

Car's looking well Ben! Glad you are pleased with it. Getting it back to its former glory was a bit of a labour of love, and I'm glad I enjoyed it in peak fitness before selling it.

Must admit to wincing slightly when I saw it without the seat in the back, but I'm sure you'll do a sterling job of the transformation! I do have the original airbox if you want it. Personally, I found it a bit quiet! I also have some Bilstein PSS9s if you're interested. Let me know.

For the record, it was never tracked, and I was assured that the air flow meter was suitable for 3.0 and 3.2 M3s. The part number is also the same I believe. The car was running rough, so I fitted a used one which cured the probelm.

I've book marked the thread, and will watch with interest!
Enjoy it.

Edited by joesnow on Friday 25th November 17:33

Glad you found me, I was going to send you a link.
Car is going very well! I promise that the cage will be a neat install. I will be taking out the rest of the interior this week and then putting as much back as I can after. I really want to keep the standard/original look.
I want to push the car on the track so 'safety first' and all that...
I will probably tale a look at the rear arches next year to keep the rust away.

Cheers
Ben

[joesnow]

I'm glad its in good hands, and will put to good use! Look forward to your updates.

[BJT]

Oulton Park November 2011

[BJT]

Strut Brace (OMP)


Induction Kit and I have put a small K&N on the engine breather


Preparation for Cage Install

[Sidewindow]

Looking good - you're not hanging about getting it track ready then! Are you going to change the seats? Don't think i've seen cloth vaders before.

[BJT]

I have a bit of holiday at the moment so I'm trying to get as much done as possible.
I love the seats and the interior is in great condition. I'm going to put as much interior back as possible after the cage is in.
Bucket seats are still a long way away as it is still my road car.

[BJT]

Been spending a bit of time on the brakes today.
I have decided to keep the original M3 disks as they are in nearly new condition. I had purchased some EBC disks but now realise that they arn't as good as the BMW ones.

I have fitted HEL brake pipes and EBC Blue Stuff pads.
The front was fitted with Yellow Stuff which still had a lot of meat on them but they were breaking down at the edges.
I have also cleaned and painted the calipers with a bit of Red High Temp paint.
New bleed nipples and new clips on the outside of the calipers.

I'm really happy with the way they look. Break testing will be later in the week





Only done the front for now.

Edited by BJT on Wednesday 30th November 14:55

[BJT]

Just delivered the car to Willie Poole Motorsport Services in Warwickshire to have the "Custom Cages" rear cage fitted.
I parked next to Thorney Motorsport's Touring Car which is in for a full cage - should be in good hands!

[BJT]

Very excited! Just collected the car from having the rear cage installed....








Just need to get some paint on it now!

[BJT]

So, have put a bit of black paint on the cage.
Still some touching up to do but I'm happy with the result.

[BJT]

[Ferosferio]

Wonderful cars - I miss mine - and, as others have said already, a bargain purchase assuming you get a good one which looks to be the case here.

I agree on the 'Dave F' kit, they really add to the occasion as the OEM box is too quiet IMO.

I'm not sure how far you intend to take modifications - although I would say a custom cage is quite a move! - but I'd wholeheartedly recommend an E46 M3 LSD (3.62 ratio as opposed to 3.23 for the E36), especially if it's going to see a lot of track time.

Other mods I can remember off the top of my head are the Rogue Engineering rear top/shock mounts & a braided clutch line, both worth doing.

I'll be watching this thread with much interest, look forward to the updates.

[BJT]

Ferosferio said:

Wonderful cars - I miss mine - and, as others have said already, a bargain purchase assuming you get a good one which looks to be the case here.

I agree on the 'Dave F' kit, they really add to the occasion as the OEM box is too quiet IMO.

I'm not sure how far you intend to take modifications - although I would say a custom cage is quite a move! - but I'd wholeheartedly recommend an E46 M3 LSD (3.62 ratio as opposed to 3.23 for the E36), especially if it's going to see a lot of track time.

Other mods I can remember off the top of my head are the Rogue Engineering rear top/shock mounts & a braided clutch line, both worth doing.

I'll be watching this thread with much interest, look forward to the updates.

Thanks for the comments!
I'm not really planning on doing much more for a bit now but will look at your ideas.
I think a clutch line is a good idea, think this is easy to do? I have to put it in the garage soon as I need to go away and earn some more money, having spent everything I have on the car and Christmas.