Slavik's 2002 Carbon Schwarz M3 6 Speed Build

[Sharocks]

Yo what.

It's 3095 lbs?

Spits drink out.

[slavik1988]

Such a nice clean high end build.

Thank you!


Alignment was done over the weekend.



While it was on the alignment rack, I put her on the scales. This is the end result with about 2/3rds tank of fuel. I have to say, I am very happy considering it was 3204 lbs with sunroof and in its old form (corner weight was not yet done):

[RoyalFlushness]

Such a nice clean high end build.

[slavik1988]

The last few evenings were busy. I made the last push to finish it up. Installed dash and complete interior, bled clutch and brakes, installed the splash shields and applied seam sealer to the sides of the carbon roof.







Will be doing alignment over the weekend and will need to book an appointment to charge the A/C. Also, will need to book a dyno appointment for Hassan to tune it.

[slavik1988]

A bit more progress during the week...


Sound Deadening:



Headliner In:



Tuesday, the glass guy came in:




... and a new Evolve filter:

[slavik1988]

Finished off the roof install with my brother yesterday. Very pleased with how it all turned out.

[slavik1988]

My windshield guy came through yesterday. It was late at night but the job was done...




Proceeded to remove the roof, not much was done.

[slavik1988]

Lookin forward to hearing your feedback on the solid subframe bushings. Im considering going that route on my street/track car. What did you use for outer/inner control arm bushings?

From what CMP told me, I shouldn't have any more NVH. I splurged on some CSL lower camber arms because lower weight and sealed monoball design. The only other camber arm that does it is Bimmerworld, but they weigh a bit more.

[robgill]

Lookin forward to hearing your feedback on the solid subframe bushings. Im considering going that route on my street/track car. What did you use for outer/inner control arm bushings?

[lcrain]

Very impressive work! Excited to see this buttoned up and back on the road.

[slavik1988]

Had a massively productive weekend. On Friday, I installed the SS headers as well as all new Viton o-rings in preparations of engine installation on Saturday.





Over the course of the weekend my brother and I were able to get the M3 pretty much buttoned up from the exterior and on its wheels. Waiting on brake fluid to bleed the brakes and clutch.







Waiting on my windshield guy to come over on Tuesday to remove the glass so I can get on the CF roof install. 😀

[slavik1988]

Not much progress over the weekend. Instead, I chose to focus on cleaning up the garage. Not finding the correct sockets started to piss me off. Only was able to clean up the 987 Boxster calipers over the weekend. Seals looked good so I did not bother getting new ones just yet since I don't know if I want to paint these black or keep them as they are.




Last night I had the ECS Tuning monoball rear strut caps and 550 lbs Hyperco springs fitted and the rear calipers w/rotors on as well. Contemplating on running linear springs instead of progressive. I find the progressive springs not to my liking.

[slavik1988]

Installed CMP raising solid subframe bushings and a new OE BMW differential mount.






Rear subframe installed. Trimmed the rear dust shields while at it for the 996 brake conversion:

[BMWahba]

Nice, I just went through the exact same process. Very rewarding. Well done!

[slavik1988]

Made some progress during the week. Mounted the rear brake lines, fuel lines and EVAP line. Prior to installing the gas tank, I drained all of the fuel out of it. First was to ease with the installation and the second reason behind it was to get my M3's dry weight without any fluids.





Finally, I got around to drilling out the holes for the nuts that will bolt down the Vincebar to the subframe. I will need to find the correct side grommet to cover the holes.