E92 M3 Track Toy Build

[petrolheed]

Lads,

I've just treated myself to what will be my ultimate Track Toy - a completely stock 2008 e92 M3 with manual box. My intentions are to track as much as possible during the coming season including two trips to the Nurburgring. I have a list as long as my arm of things I want to do, with the main ones being (no particular order):

Coilovers - KW Clubsport 2way
Uprated brakes / BBK - Pads/ Lines/ Fluid/ AP Racing
Track wheels - Apex ARC 8's 18x10/10.5
Recaro SPG's
Schroth 4 pt harnesses with harness bar
Rear seat delete
OEM wheel retrim in Alcantara
OEM exhaust mod
CAE Short shifter - Already ordered

I am therefore open to all suggestions on which route to go with the above parts. I've listed the parts I think I want but nothing is set in stone if you can provide a convincing argument / alternative.

I'll be updating as I go on my instagram account @petrolheed #projectTT

Look forward to your ideas!

The Shifter

Edited by petrolheed on Tuesday 17th March 14:57

[petrolheed]

Output Flange said:

Spend more on suspension, it'll make the biggest difference.

Mmm, with my driving skills I doubt it but can you please make a suggestion what I could go for?

[petrolheed]

Output Flange said:

It'll depend on your budget TBH.

In your position I'd do tyres, suspension, pads, seats and harnesses and then lighten it as much as you can.

I am doing the above.

There's no budget as such however I am new to the game and its a hobby / occasional use thing - I wont be competing. So you say spend more - how much more, what, and why..?

[petrolheed]

e36er said:

Something you can spec springs rates with. Last time I checked, you can only spec spring rates with KW Clubsports.

I am going for Clubsports - just noticed I typo'd them with V2 when I meant 2 way. So KW Clubsport 2 way was my intentions.

The reason KW's have swayed me just now is due to reasonable ease of use and adjustability as well as requiring no maintenance / rebuild.

[petrolheed]

Sir_Dave said:

Tuition.

Take the standard car on track & learn to to drive it properly.

Then, if there are aspects you dont like (brakes probably), start tinkering.

Soooooooooooo many people modify cars before even assessing the blank canvas properly first!

A friend and i are hoping to do this on our next trip to the Ring and I may also consider it in UK though I think I want to learn a bit about the car before hand.

I agree that many throw £thousands at these cars without any of the skills, however as the e92 stands in standard form - it doesn't particularly excite me. Yup, a good driver in a standard car will probably be quicker than me in my tarted up version but its not just about times. No rear wing though or will need to be fast :-D

[petrolheed]

Was hoping you'd chime in at some point Andy - hope you don't mind me contacting you by email shortly.

The car pictured isn't mine however the wheel is a performance steering wheel I think. I haven't got the shifter yet either as I only ordered at weekend and it's to come from Germany - I will report back once fitted though. Should be crispy.

No pictures of car as I only bought it Saturday - completely standard in silverstone II.

[petrolheed]

This arrived from Germany..

[petrolheed]

Did a weigh in - fat bd at 1580kg and thats with rear seats out (I'll scale them as well though).




Also made a small start on CAE prep which should go in this weekend



and thought I'd get the Conti's used up a little