VAC Motorsports | E92 M3 6MT Track Day Car -Complete Build

Mike@VAC · 04-12-2012, 07:55 PM

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No frills, all function here.

Disclaimer- this car was built to our client's spec. Seats, wheels, steering wheel/brakes and color scheme idea were provided by our client. Also, the rear brakes were on back order when these pics were taken, they will be on the car shortly ;-)

Our client brought us this 6MT E92 M3 fresh from the auction. It was in need of collision repair but the goal was simple: build a safe, well sorted and reasonably priced dedicated track day car. This is just the first phase of it's life - I suspect it will be a continual work in progress like many/most of the cars that our clients own.

As with every job, every aspect of this job was done in house.

Some highlights:
-E92 M3 6MT
-3230lbs ~400lb savings

Safety/Interior:
-Grand Am spec cage with L/R NASCAR door bars and dash bar. Done 100% in house.
-Lexan ¼ windows
-VAC race seat install kit
-TRS harnesses
-VAC steering wheel disconnect
-VAC diamond plate floor pans

Suspension/Braking:
-Brembo 365/345 kit
-Nitron NTR R3 3 way adjustable suspension
-Powergrid links
-VAC studs/spacers

Data:
-AiM Sports Pista
-AiM Sports Smarty Cam

Drivetrain:
-VAC remote oil sensor manifold
-Header back Fabspeed exhaust
-OS Giken Grand Am Spec clutch
-Active Autowerke tune
-Aerocatch latches

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A few pics from a NASA event. Aaron took a ride with our client - good times

It will back on track May 2, our next private event at NJMP. opentrackdayevents.com Oh, sunburn sux...

schnell325 · 04-12-2012, 08:04 PM

Oh! I do like!

Justin(OKC) · 04-12-2012, 08:38 PM

I'm liking the D-Force wheels!! What are the specs on those?

Rob@StrasseForged · 04-12-2012, 09:23 PM

Wow! Great work guys!

ottoblotto · 04-14-2012, 04:39 AM

wow...

Cmon lotto...

larryn · 04-14-2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin(OKC)

I'm liking the D-Force wheels!! What are the specs on those?

I had a set of these wheels on my last car. They are pretty bullet-proof, and flow formed.

Those are likely 18x10 square ET25, at 18.8lbs each. Very nice setup with the Hoho R6s.

Great build.

studntloan · 04-14-2012, 10:34 AM

its just missing the redbull logo!
impressive build

bape_sta206 · 04-14-2012, 10:43 AM

That's some boss stuff! Being towed by a X5M is clown'n!

Orange fever · 04-14-2012, 11:44 AM

great looking car ready for track

Mike@VAC · 04-14-2012, 12:06 PM

Thanks guys - it is a beast for sure. Looking FW to seeing it on track in a few weeks

Team Plutonium · 04-14-2012, 03:26 PM

Holy shit!!!!! Amazing!!!

the infamous... · 04-16-2012, 02:28 PM

holy shit, indeed!! so much win! such a badass build.

incredible work.

project335i · 04-16-2012, 02:54 PM

Wow fucking awsome build

Nater · 04-16-2012, 03:00 PM

Definitely a cool build.

Has VAC built an NA S65 motor yet?

Can't wait to see what you guys could do with one of these motors, it would be the perfect next step on this build.

tightie · 04-16-2012, 03:03 PM

great build but i dislike the yellow on blue. just had to put it out there.

Mike@VAC · 04-16-2012, 05:19 PM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nater

Definitely a cool build. Has VAC built an NA S65 motor yet? Can't wait to see what you guys could do with one of these motors, it would be the perfect next step on this build.

I will have more info soon on that topic!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tightie

great build but i dislike the yellow on blue. just had to put it out there.

Note my disclaimer ;-)

CPWINCH · 04-17-2012, 04:43 PM

it looks horrible, but looks like a lot of fun to drive! aall it needs now is a vf sc and a wing

Ghost170 · 04-19-2012, 04:09 PM

badass m3 build, but not liking the color scheme

FlyingBros · 04-20-2012, 05:19 PM

Loving the cage and tow vehicle

M3SQRD · 04-20-2012, 07:50 PM

Awesome build! Not a fan of the paint scheme.

ashtaron14 · 04-20-2012, 09:52 PM

Very cool! Love the X5M

OC3 · 04-20-2012, 11:17 PM

The paint job might not look bad once the stickers and numbers go on...

04-12-2012, 07:55 PM	#1
Mike@VAC BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 M3 VF Supercharged, 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 785 iTrader: (0)	VAC Motorsports \| E92 M3 6MT Track Day Car -Complete Build Featured on BIMMERPOST.com No frills, all function here. Disclaimer- this car was built to our client's spec. Seats, wheels, steering wheel/brakes and color scheme idea were provided by our client. Also, the rear brakes were on back order when these pics were taken, they will be on the car shortly ;-) Our client brought us this 6MT E92 M3 fresh from the auction. It was in need of collision repair but the goal was simple: build a safe, well sorted and reasonably priced dedicated track day car. This is just the first phase of it's life - I suspect it will be a continual work in progress like many/most of the cars that our clients own. As with every job, every aspect of this job was done in house. Some highlights: -E92 M3 6MT -3230lbs ~400lb savings Safety/Interior: -Grand Am spec cage with L/R NASCAR door bars and dash bar. Done 100% in house. -Lexan ¼ windows -VAC race seat install kit -TRS harnesses -VAC steering wheel disconnect -VAC diamond plate floor pans Suspension/Braking: -Brembo 365/345 kit -Nitron NTR R3 3 way adjustable suspension -Powergrid links -VAC studs/spacers Data: -AiM Sports Pista -AiM Sports Smarty Cam Drivetrain: -VAC remote oil sensor manifold -Header back Fabspeed exhaust -OS Giken Grand Am Spec clutch -Active Autowerke tune -Aerocatch latches A few pics from a NASA event. Aaron took a ride with our client - good times It will back on track May 2, our next private event at NJMP. opentrackdayevents.com Oh, sunburn sux... Last edited by Mike@VAC; 04-12-2012 at 09:56 PM.
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04-12-2012, 08:04 PM	#2
schnell325 Bored at work.... Drives: '08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 3,400 iTrader: (5)	Oh! I do like! __________________ 2008 SG E92 M3 6MT AA Stage 2 w/ Meth 2011 SG E90 335xi 6MT 2007 SG E70 X5 4.8is

04-12-2012, 08:38 PM	#3
Justin(OKC) SMYLMKR Drives: 2011 E90 M3, 1988 M3, 2007 X3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,315 iTrader: (7) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [4.70] 1990 BMW M3 [5.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [4.64] 1998 BMW M3/4 - sol ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	I'm liking the D-Force wheels!! What are the specs on those? __________________ 2011 E90 M3 - Alpine White/Fox Red Extended/Carbon Leather Premium/Convenience/Cold Weather Package - Competition Package - M-DCT - Sunshades - EPS - BMW Apps - Sat Radio - Ipod/USB

04-12-2012, 09:23 PM	#4
Rob@StrasseForged BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2013 MW/FR E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,141 iTrader: (1)	Wow! Great work guys! __________________ Robert@StrasseForged.com \| (305)303-1190 \| Facebook \| Flickr

04-14-2012, 04:39 AM	#5
ottoblotto Suddenly, Drives: A Wild M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Appears! Posts: 981 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW X5 [0.00] 2011.75 BMW M3 E90 [5.00]	wow... Cmon lotto... __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility." -El-Superbeasto

04-14-2012, 10:34 AM	#7
studntloan (studntloan) Drives: 4 doors 4 more whores Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 2,819 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.75 E90 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 bmw/ m3 [0.00]	its just missing the redbull logo! impressive build __________________ AUTOcouture Motoring \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Alex@AUTOcouturemotoring.com \| 201.666.3500

04-14-2012, 10:43 AM	#8
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,567 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	That's some boss stuff! Being towed by a X5M is clown'n!

04-14-2012, 11:44 AM	#9
Orange fever Major Drives: M3E90 and M3E46 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in the hood!!! Posts: 1,201 iTrader: (3)	great looking car ready for track __________________ X5M stockfornow/Classic mini"71 w/vtec motor

04-14-2012, 12:06 PM	#10
Mike@VAC BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 M3 VF Supercharged, 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 785 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys - it is a beast for sure. Looking FW to seeing it on track in a few weeks __________________ Authorized STOCKING dealer: JRZ Suspension, Nitron Suspension, VF Engineering, Active Autowerke, Brembo, Forgeline, Quaife, OS Giken, Schrick, Arrow, CP, Carrillo, Tilton, ARP, Cometic, Pectel, AIM Sports, VP fuel/meth. Est. 1984 \| Follow us on Facebook! \| VAC Blog \| mike@vacmotorsports.com \| AIM: MichaelAMalloy

04-14-2012, 03:26 PM	#11
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,496 iTrader: (1)	Holy shit!!!!! Amazing!!! __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

04-16-2012, 02:28 PM	#12
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,890 iTrader: (0)	holy shit, indeed!! so much win! such a badass build. incredible work. __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

04-16-2012, 02:54 PM	#13
project335i Brigadier General Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA Posts: 4,239 iTrader: (6)	Wow fucking awsome build

04-16-2012, 03:00 PM	#14
Nater Private First Class Drives: a Lot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL Posts: 167 iTrader: (1)	Definitely a cool build. Has VAC built an NA S65 motor yet? Can't wait to see what you guys could do with one of these motors, it would be the perfect next step on this build.

04-16-2012, 03:03 PM	#15
tightie JOSH SHOKRI. Drives: 2013 E92 Coupe. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, california. Posts: 4,830 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.85]	great build but i dislike the yellow on blue. just had to put it out there. __________________ Speed District >> Past: 08 6MT E92 Matte Blue Gintani Supercharged - Present: 13 DCT E92 California Members Speed District M3 Track Days: May 31, 2012 @ Willow Springs Raceway (Road Course)

04-19-2012, 04:09 PM	#18
Ghost170 Brigadier General Drives: VIP Sport 335! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: N CA Posts: 3,351 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW e92 335! [3.17]	badass m3 build, but not liking the color scheme __________________ *07 E92 335!* AA AE GP HR LC M3 KW BMS BMW LUX CYBA STRI WORK HELIX MTECH LSWEEE(Wavetrac)!

04-20-2012, 05:19 PM	#19
FlyingBros Private Drives: Stock E93 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	Loving the cage and tow vehicle

04-20-2012, 07:50 PM	#20
M3SQRD Colonel Drives: E92 M3s, R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EC Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (2)	Awesome build! Not a fan of the paint scheme.

04-20-2012, 09:52 PM	#21
ashtaron14 Private First Class Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	Very cool! Love the X5M __________________

04-20-2012, 11:17 PM	#22
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,731 iTrader: (0)	The paint job might not look bad once the stickers and numbers go on... __________________ 2013 E92 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP 2011 E90 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP (Gone - traded in) 2008 E90 M3 Jerez Black 6MT (Gone - End of Lease)

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