E30 M3 Racecar Build
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Im having two cars built for the cscc future classics sports car series in the UK.... Don't have many pictures yet but I'll add them when I can, plus all being well some pics of the cars in action later this year.
This car here (first of two) started life as a road car and then was built into a race car by a well known UK BMW specialist before. I purchased the car in October-11 and contacted BMD Motorsport in the UK about building me a car that would be eligible for classic touring car racing in Europe.
One thing led to another and in order to produce an authentic looking works spec car the decision to remove the old cage and start a fresh was taken.
Old cage cut out, car dipped...
New cage in, early works car copy...
Car goes into paint now, more pictures soon... Hope she's ready in time for racing.
This car here (first of two) started life as a road car and then was built into a race car by a well known UK BMW specialist before. I purchased the car in October-11 and contacted BMD Motorsport in the UK about building me a car that would be eligible for classic touring car racing in Europe.
One thing led to another and in order to produce an authentic looking works spec car the decision to remove the old cage and start a fresh was taken.
Old cage cut out, car dipped...
New cage in, early works car copy...
Car goes into paint now, more pictures soon... Hope she's ready in time for racing.
Edited by houlbt on Sunday 5th February 16:41
k me. 
can't wait to see this progress more, will look absolutely stunning i'm sure. What spec are you having them built to if you dont mind me asking, Group A?E30M3SE said:
What colour scheme and decals are you going for?
As yet undecided but I suspect not the 'works' colours as typically associated with Schnitzer etc simply because there too many cars floating around which look like this (even if it does look cool). I'll go for something slightly different.FWDRacer said:
Dipping - SPL Limited? Did you get it E-coated? Shell looks in fine fettle. Will watch thread with interest...
Actually no someone else (i know that much at least)... not exactly sure who though as I just got BMDmotorsport in Lincolnshire to manage the whole process for me. I know they did take it to someone external for the dip/coat though.
The BMD motorsport workshop was looking pretty busy when I went up – here is the general work bay with no less than 4 E30 racers in differing states of build. They had another two in the clean area (forgot to take pictures like a muppet).
The car is coming on really nicely, back from paint now and ready for an initial assembly before the car comes apart again and goes back to the body shop for any remedial paint (if anything needed cutting drilling etc) and touch up of any marks/scuffs and then gets her livery before coming back for final assembly. The welder/body guy at BMD Motorsport has done an exceptional job, attention to detail is very impressive (to my untrained eye) although he has asked me next time not to bring him such ratty shell with so many holes cut/drilled in it (by the previous owner). In a bid to remain honest to the Group-A car of the period I wanted all these holes etc filled if they weren’t supposed to be there – it’s taken literally hundreds of hours to do right.
Some details I like the look of….
Rear underside modifications...
Rear underside modifications...
Pedal Box mounting plate in position....
Passenger side...
Breather hole filled….
Drivers side....
I’ll keep you posted….. More soon......
The car is coming on really nicely, back from paint now and ready for an initial assembly before the car comes apart again and goes back to the body shop for any remedial paint (if anything needed cutting drilling etc) and touch up of any marks/scuffs and then gets her livery before coming back for final assembly. The welder/body guy at BMD Motorsport has done an exceptional job, attention to detail is very impressive (to my untrained eye) although he has asked me next time not to bring him such ratty shell with so many holes cut/drilled in it (by the previous owner). In a bid to remain honest to the Group-A car of the period I wanted all these holes etc filled if they weren’t supposed to be there – it’s taken literally hundreds of hours to do right.
Some details I like the look of….
Rear underside modifications...
Rear underside modifications...
Pedal Box mounting plate in position....
Passenger side...
Breather hole filled….
Drivers side....
I’ll keep you posted….. More soon......
Hoonabator said:
How about Tic Tac colours?.... Minty
I thought about that... was very tempted as it looks awesome - good chance I'll do this with the next one but definately not this one. The reason being that it's one of two and they need to look the same... and... my team mate doesn't want green (he thinks it's unlucky)Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff