Zzyzx85's '03 High Mileage Driver

[enjoy_m3]

275k on original motor? Awesome!

[zzyzx85]

I've been posting a lot to the "What did you do with your M3 today?" thread so I'll be moving/copying it here.

October 3, 2021:

Took it to our second track day. Ran a 2:15.xx at Auto Club Speedway Roval, according to Harry's Lap Timer. Mostly just having fun with friends, letting off a little steam, and getting to know a RWD chassis more (came from a '11 STI). Seriously fun how this car can rotate with throttle application.

[zzyzx85]

I guess it's time to restart my journal.

2003 M3 Coupe - Imola Red/Black, 6-speed, 2/2003 build

Car's (known) History:
I purchased it in July 2017 for $7000. It had 3 previous owners (last two was father who then sold it to his son). Found it on M3F in Las Vegas. With its rod bearings done, clean rear subframe, and solid maintenance record (besides some very long OCI), I was willing to over look the fact it had spent most of its 12 years in Las Vegas out in the elements (read: clearcoat failing and crumbling exterior trim) and the 195k miles on the odometer.

Mileage (as of 12/2024): 289k miles

Parts List (as of 12/2024):

wheels: Volk Racing G2 18x9.5 +35, 5mm spacers front, 12mm spacers rear
track wheels: OE rear 18x9 +26, no spacer front, 12mm spacer rear

suspension: JRZ RS One coilovers, 450/550, Ground Control Street camber plates, Ground Control weight jacks, Turner street rear camber arms, Turner spherical rear upper inner control arm bushing, Syncro Design Works RTAB
brakes: Stoptech ST40 355x32mm front BBK (need rebuilding), Centric high carbon discs, Centric Semi-metallic pads, rear steel braided lines (front waiting for BBKs)

engine: WPC treated rod bearings, VANOS bulletproofed using Beisan parts, Karbonius CSL intake with snorkel (full carbon), Euro headers and cats, Kassel tuned HP DME (only used with CSL intake), Supersprint Sport muffler

chassis: Redish RACP reinforcement plates, Turner solid aluminum subframe bushings

ICE: Alpine HU, Alpine compact amp, Rockford Fosgate sub
interior: alcantara wrapped OE steering wheel, Recaro Speed seats, Schroth Rallye 4 Quick-fit
exterior: LCI LED tail lights