BMW M2 Clubsport Build.... Stormtrooper Track Toy

[christurbo]

I seem to be a seasoned expert at doing these threads.

I have acquired a new car and plan to document my experiences with it.

Its a ready built car with the following spec:-

- Nitrons R3 with remote reservoirs
- Apex EC-7 wheels, 18"x9.5J (Square)
- AP Racing Pro 5000 R brakes (front and rear)
- Hell braided lines
- RSL29 pads front and rear
- Direzza tyres (18/35/265)
- OEM BMW Motorsport race series Carbon rear wing
- Custom Splitter and side skirts
- Recaro "BMW" CS Sportster seats
- M2 CS bonnet
- Titanium stud conversion

As you can see a lot of money has been spent just on parts (over £35k)

I have a few things I have planned before it's first outing on track in Feb:-

- Pinnacle brake cooling system (plates, air feeds and ducts)
- Spare RSL29 pads
- Tow straps (front and rear) with slotted covers
- Alcantara wheel (thinner like my GT3/4 had)
- General undercarriage clean and spruce up (I do that with all cars I buy!)
- Strip out rear seats and bits
- Yokohama AD09s (to cope with the wet / damp conditions better than the Direzzas this time of year).
- Full geo (to my spec)

Future plans

- Charge pipe
- Intercooler
- Rear cage
- Harnesses
- Various bushing tweaks, etc
- Other bits and bobs!


Updates and blurb to come.






Oh and here is current Geo.... needs the toe sorting.

Edited by christurbo on Saturday 31st January 12:41

[Tommie38]

Looks like a lot of fun.

Is it an OG N55? If so, is it mapped or standard?
Even on the factory tune I am sure it is quick.

[Am43]

Nice car, will be good to hear your thoughts vs the Megane

[Mabbs9]

Looks nice. Cool that you're allowed to store it in the kitchen

[Matt Bird]

Looking good!

[danb79]

That looks properly purposeful - love how the M2 looks

[Seek]

Your threads are always worth following.
I always enjoy the thought and quality you put into the modifications.
Subscribed!

What happened to the Renault?

[christurbo]

Thanks all. To answer some questions….

It has standard mapping and previous owner lapped the Nurburgring sub 8 easily so is property quick just from chassis mods.

I intend to improve cooling just so that it manages hot days more effectively…. However the allure of a map may come in time.

I’ve had my eye out for a ready built track M car for some time now … I stumbled accross this and a few hours later I reserved it.

I thought long and hard over the weekend following this on whether to keep the Trophy R, however I couldn’t figure out when I would drive it. It would become a garage queen / collectible and I’m not into that. So it went!


First Job

As always with a new car. I remove the wheels and give the undercarriage a deep clean so I can properly inspect it on the lifts…..

Pleased to see the freshly serviced Nitrons were immaculate.

Discs are like new with no lips. Pads will last a couple of track days.

[Mad Maximus]

Not sure which I like more the car or the garage.

[Ruskie]

Great car and garage!

[Mr Tidy]

It sounds like it will be a track day beast, and looks great too.

Superb garage as well - you're living the dream!

[Joehow]

Looks awesome, is this Ben's old car?

[JAMSXR]

Lovely motor. I’ve got my eye on some Apex EC-7 for my F80.

[foxsasha]

Snap, nearly. Need your bonnet and wing, they look great.

[Its Just Adz]

That's really really smart!
I'm looking forward to seeing it's progress.
I'd like a M2 Comp, about the only thing I'd trade my Golf for.

[christurbo]

Update

I've been really rubbish, providing no updates!

I've done quite a lot to the M2 and I've even managed 2 track days with another one in a couple of weeks (and more booked in).

I'll do my best to update this thread. Let's start, multiple posts coming.


So some changes I've done:-

Brakes
- Pinnacle brake cooling system. Feeds air from under the front control arms to a duct in a custom plate which directs air inside the bell to provide even cooling throughout the disc.






I also added a fresh set of RSL29 pads which I used for 2 x track days. They were ace (but Ive made more changes since!)


Tyres / suspension

I added some Yoko AD09s onto the Apex wheels to survive Feb track days.
I also changed the geo slightly






Some Nitron adjustable drop links to marry up with the R3 coilovers




Interior

I don't need the rear seats, so I stripped them out, including all the belts and buckles. It was a significant weight!




I added a seat mounted 1l fire extinguisher



BMW Comp/CS button (sad I know!)



New thinner steering wheel (like my GT4)



Some carbon magnetic paddles (like I had in the GT4)



Apple CarPlay (wireless)






Loads more to update on ........