M3Logik's E46 M3 Track Car Project

[Tbonem3]

I couldn't stand the solid vorshlags and had to go back to TMS street plates.

[Thoglan]

I don't think the camber plates make too much of a difference with ride quality. Ride height, springs, shocks, and bushings are probably more impactuful. I've only ever had these camber plates on track cars. So everything seems comfortable to me!

If you are talking about the whole coilover setup, its more siff than stock, but it is not jarring when you are on a medium or soft setting.

Depending on the bushing used in the camber plate there can be a significant difference in NVH.

[M3logik]

How hard is it for a novice to wrap the whole car themselves? I've worked with tint a lot but not much vinyl. I got a new euro bumper and I'm thinking about skipping paint and wrapping the car.

If you are willing to learn, wrapping a car isn't too difficult. It can be fun too. Lots of youtube tutorials out there. It is really time consuming and your results will depend on how much time you put in, skill level acquired, attention to detail, etc. Cost wise, you can do your entire car yourself for under $750. I used Avery Dennison SW900 wrap. Really easy to work with.

If you are concerned with how the wrap is going to turn out, you should probably hire a professional as the e46 m3 has a lot of weird lines which make wrapping things in one piece really difficult. A pro can handle it, but it'll probably cost $2.5k -$3.5k for the entire car. Get some quotes from some quality wrap installers near you to get an accurate price.

Although I do like the wrap, at some point, I'll probably paint my car the same pearl white color that I am currently running. I'm kind of particular about how I want things to look so the wrap is gonna be temporary. I do like the wrap, but I prefer paint.

[M3logik]

Thoughts on the GroundControl Race camber plates? Think they would be too harsh for street use?

I don't think the camber plates make too much of a difference with ride quality. Ride height, springs, shocks, and bushings are probably more impactuful. I've only ever had these camber plates on track cars. So everything seems comfortable to me!

If you are talking about the whole coilover setup, its more siff than stock, but it is not jarring when you are on a medium or soft setting.

[M3logik]

Haha what offset and width you running on the front? You guys are wild.

18 x 9.5 35et, 265/35/18 square 12mm spacer

[M3logik]

looks great! What's the final weight?

Gonna take it to the scales soon. Stay tuned!

[DJAM3]

How hard is it for a novice to wrap the whole car themselves? I've worked with tint a lot but not much vinyl. I got a new euro bumper and I'm thinking about skipping paint and wrapping the car.

[puma1824]

Thoughts on the GroundControl Race camber plates? Think they would be too harsh for street use?

[jet_dogg]

Haha what offset and width you running on the front? You guys are wild.

[enjoy_m3]

looks great! What's the final weight?

[M3logik]

Took a drive up PCH and around Laguna Beach to to break in the clutch, flywheel, and test out the used SMG unit. It worked out flawlessly. No hiccups or issues. I'll probably take another three 50-or-so mile test drives before calling it good and hitting the track. I'll refrain from putting any target dates for hitting the track, because every damn time I put a date out there, something always happens!



This is really highlighting the importance of having an active registration! Gonna have to keep it active at all costs 💯

[M3logik]

Great build! Curious to hear your opinions on the ground control kit. Thinking of going with the same setup in the future.

Thanks! This GC kit is the same I had on my previous track car project. Suspension was predictable, and gave an ok ride to and from the track.

I'm no Lewis Hamilton, but for the price point, I'd definitely have these as one of my top two choices for my next project, if i decided to do another e46 m3 build. Had good experiences with this setup. If I wanted to throw more cash at the suspension setup, I'd go for a set with external reservoirs.

[puma1824]

Thanks, makes things easy and safe!


QUOTE=puma1824;n156955]For your GroundControl coilovers did you opt for helper springs or are the spring long enough at full droop they aren't needed?

My order off the invoice: BMW E46 M3 COMPLETE C/O KIT, COMPLETE KIT (DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE) 2031.73

No helper springs in my kit.


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Nice. Yeah helper springs are optional. I ended up ordering mine with them. I guess I'll see if needed.

[phoenx]

Great build! Curious to hear your opinions on the ground control kit. Thinking of going with the same setup in the future.

[M3logik]

Great build! I want a lift like that in my garage.

Thanks, makes things easy and safe!

For your GroundControl coilovers did you opt for helper springs or are the spring long enough at full droop they aren't needed?

My order off the invoice: BMW E46 M3 COMPLETE C/O KIT, COMPLETE KIT (DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE) 2031.73

No helper springs in my kit.