Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Ross' Alpine White E46 track build

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Ross' Alpine White E46 track build

    Hi all! Checking in from Michigan, very happy to have this forum. I have a 2003 M3 in Alpine White which is almost exclusively a track-rat at this point. Purchased it around 2 years ago and have been building it up ever since. Currently used just for HPDEs, but working towards a Time Attack and/or NASA/SCCA class racecar.

    Happy to be a part of the new community here.

    Current build:
    Suspension MCS 2-way
    Hypercoil 2.25 springs
    Turner camber plates
    Bimmerworld Trackcab FCAB
    RevShift rear subframe bushings
    Rear subframe reinforcement
    Front subframe reinforcement
    BMW front control arms
    Rear Camber Arms
    Spherical Shock Mounts
    Adjustable Spring Perch
    Rear Camber Arms
    Apex Arc8 18x9.5 et 35
    Apex ec10 18x11 et 25
    Interior OMP HTE-R
    Sparco Evo 2
    Kirk Roll Bar
    Schroth Harnesses
    LED Light Kit
    Aim-2 Solo DL
    OMP 320
    Lifeline Quick Release
    MOMO Hub adapter
    Lifeline Fire Suppression
    Seat Sliders & Adapter Plate
    Engine K&N Intake
    Mishimotor Alum Rad
    Mishimotor Oil Cooler
    Mishimoto Electric Fan
    TrackSpec hood vents
    Exhaust
    Bimmerworld street/track exhaust
    Stock headers
    Stock Section1
    Transmission JB lightweight flywheel
    JB Clutch
    Stock mounts
    Bimmerworld Race Shifter
    Brakes PFC Rotors
    PFC 08 Pads
    Hard Motorsports Brake ducts
    Brembo GT BBK


    Click image for larger version  Name:	 Views:	0 Size:	233.1 KB ID:	29311


    Click image for larger version  Name:	 Views:	0 Size:	75.7 KB ID:	29371
    Attached Files
    Last edited by bojangles; 05-28-2020, 03:33 PM.
    Past: 16 ATS-V, 07 STi, 98 2.5RS
    Current: 20 Raptor, 03 M3, 03 WRX, 02 Taco, 99 Miata, 95 Miata

    #2
    That is one sweet stable you have there! I'm in Toronto and I'd count myself lucky to have even a 2 car garage.

    Comment


      #3
      Originally posted by timmo View Post
      That is one sweet stable you have there! I'm in Toronto and I'd count myself lucky to have even a 2 car garage.
      Thank you! Downside is I have to deal with a mile of dirt road to get home
      Love Toronto, looking forward to visiting again once the borders open.
      Past: 16 ATS-V, 07 STi, 98 2.5RS
      Current: 20 Raptor, 03 M3, 03 WRX, 02 Taco, 99 Miata, 95 Miata

      Comment


        #4
        Based on your sig... I'm going to need to request pics of that new Raptor. Do you tow the M3 to the track with it?
        '03.5 M3 SMG Coupe - Jet Black / Black

        Comment


          #5
          Originally posted by r4dr View Post
          Based on your sig... I'm going to need to request pics of that new Raptor. Do you tow the M3 to the track with it?
          I do! The truck is heavy enough and easily has enough power, but the springs and dampers are soft so the rear squats pretty significantly. Looking into new leaf springs and bump stops so i can use an enclosed trailer.

          Past: 16 ATS-V, 07 STi, 98 2.5RS
          Current: 20 Raptor, 03 M3, 03 WRX, 02 Taco, 99 Miata, 95 Miata

          Comment


            #6
            that a nice trailer! where did you purchase it? I am in the market for one as well. I am getting tired of driving the car after a hot track day with those track tires.
            2005 IR M3 Slick Top 6speed. Mods - too much to list!
            18 R8 RWS.
            19 Vantage
            15 YMB F80 M3 DCT - gone
            Other cars too boring to list.

            Comment


              #7
              Originally posted by Hyperboost View Post
              that a nice trailer! where did you purchase it? I am in the market for one as well. I am getting tired of driving the car after a hot track day with those track tires.
              That's actually a rented U-Haul trailer, which i wouldn't suggest if your car is lowered - the "trays" for the tires have a lip that is high enough to interfere with parts underneath and rip bumpers off...

              Facebook marketplace and RacingJunk.com are good sources for trailer sales
              Past: 16 ATS-V, 07 STi, 98 2.5RS
              Current: 20 Raptor, 03 M3, 03 WRX, 02 Taco, 99 Miata, 95 Miata

              Comment


                #8
                Nice build Ross! I too have a Magnetic Gen 2 Raptor towing an Alpine White M3 haha. Would you happen to have a pic of where/how you mount your AIM SOLO 2 DL? Mine is on the way and I want a good idea of where to mount it.
                Current: 2003.5 E46 ///M3 6MT - 2019 Ford Raptor 802A
                Past: 2015 F80 ///M3 6MT - 2006 E46 ///M3 6MT - 1999 E36 ///M3 5MT - 1991 E30 ///M3 5MT

                Comment


                  #9
                  Originally posted by DiscoWagon View Post
                  Nice build Ross! I too have a Magnetic Gen 2 Raptor towing an Alpine White M3 haha. Would you happen to have a pic of where/how you mount your AIM SOLO 2 DL? Mine is on the way and I want a good idea of where to mount it.
                  Woo - sorry for the super long delay - I use a suction cup mount and place it just to the left of the gauge cluster. My steering wheel is smaller than stock so visibility is a bit better. It's a great spot to keep your eyes up, but still see splits and predicted times

                  Click image for larger version

Name:	PXL_20200927_223627068.jpg
Views:	242
Size:	130.9 KB
ID:	58628
                  Past: 16 ATS-V, 07 STi, 98 2.5RS
                  Current: 20 Raptor, 03 M3, 03 WRX, 02 Taco, 99 Miata, 95 Miata

                  Comment

                  Working...
                  X