disapr e46m track build

disapr · 02-06-2013, 01:33 AM

This is a project that I started 10 months ago. Now that the project is mostly complete, I thought I'd share some photos of the process.

First, I'd like to thank my sponsors:

My wife - For being supportive of the project, spending entire weekends working on the car with me & taking/editing the final photos.

Flavius (M3roar) at Morar Industries - For expertly CNC machining all of the one-off parts & tools that I designed for this build.

And then ME, because I did everything else

Also, thanks to: Daniel Macfadden@Momentum BMW & Adam@Hard Motorsport

Parts/Modifications Section (Top Level)

Body

Roll cage was fabricated by Lucas Racing
Interior paint & body was done Richey Collision
BMW CSL Carbon Fiber Roof
BMW OE Windshield
Five Star Bodies Polycarbonate Rear & Quarter Glass
Five Star Bodies Window Brace w/Custom Mounts
Bimmerworld Carbon Fiber Diffuser

Engine/Performance

Zionsville E46M Competition Cooling Radiator w/SPAL Fan
BMW Motorsport Thermostat
VAC Billet Racing Oil Filter Housing
C&R Racing Remote Filter Housing w/Custom Mount
SETRAB Oil Cooler
SETRAB Power Steering Cooler
GoodRidge Oil Lines & AN Fittings
Turner Solid Aluminum Engine & Gearbox Mounts
Bimmerworld Race Exhaust
Remote WIX Racing Filter

Suspension

MCS 2way Dampers w/Coil-Over Rear
Hyperco Coils
Hotchkis Sway Bars
Ground Control End Links
Turner Solid Aluminum Bushings & Spherical Bearings
Ground Control Control Arms
Turner Subframe Reinforcements F&R
Mason Engineering STB

Interior

Custom Carbon Fiber Switch Panel
Push Button Start w/GTR Start Button
STACK Gauges
Custom AiM SOLO DL Mount
RaceTech Seat
SCHROTH Harness
CAE Ultra Shifter
VAC Seat Mounts
WorksBell Quick Release w/Machined/Pinned Steering Shaft
Sparco Steering Wheel
Mason Engineering Clutch Pedal
Turner Pedals
BSCI SFI 45.1 Padding
4 Pole Battery Disconnect Switch

General

Apex Arc8 Wheels
StopTech ST40 Brakes w/Stainless Lines
Nitto NT01 Tires
Braille Carbon Fiber Battery
Braille Battery Mount
PAINLESS Stranded Copper Battery Cable w/Monster Terminals
Techflex Braided Sleeving
Heater Core Delete
CDV Delete
A/C Delete
Parking Brake Delete
Emissions Delete
Turner Nylon Tow Hooks
Turner 90mm Studs
Turner Spacers 5mm F 10mm Rear
Machined Rear Hubs to Clear Spacer
All new control arms, bolts, axles, seals, hoses etc

The car weighs 2819lbs with a half tank of fuel and no driver.

The Build

disapr · 02-06-2013, 01:34 AM

disapr · 02-06-2013, 01:34 AM

Final Shots

e92involved · 02-06-2013, 02:03 AM

This is fucking amazing!! Dude you have an amazing job!

radiantm3 · 02-06-2013, 02:07 AM

Beautiful build. Puts pretty much every build I've seen on this forum to shame. Looks like a lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into this car.

Richard@M-World · 02-06-2013, 02:26 AM

Well done Jeremy! Thanks for sharing!

Care to share what kind of lap time your beast did this weekend?

M3roar · 02-06-2013, 06:09 AM

OCD is an understatement. Nice write up Jeremy!

ThunderMoose · 02-06-2013, 06:54 AM

Awesomeness!

dmw16 · 02-06-2013, 07:20 AM

A couple things here:

#1 - Amazing, just amazing build! No detail left out - awesome work!
#2 - Thank you, now when I buy car parts I can say to my wife "at least I didn't go this overboard

InterJon · 02-06-2013, 07:55 AM

Thanks for sharing. One of a kind!

Purple Derple · 02-06-2013, 08:23 AM

Nice work, but you butchered a really nice street car. Kinda wish the donor car wasn't so nice.

But incredible work nonetheless.

///M Ryder · 02-06-2013, 08:36 AM

I will tell you guys this car is beautiful in person. I spent time this past weekend bugging Jeremy about the passenger seat

As someone stated, no detail was left out. I think this build would even make the BMW motherland proud. Great job J......................Phil

Porschefile · 02-06-2013, 08:44 AM

Sick build! Do you have a sequential in it? The shifter looks front-back only.

GOLFFRR · 02-06-2013, 09:25 AM

im speechless

THE TECH · 02-06-2013, 09:43 AM

Just badass!

Gearhead999s · 02-06-2013, 10:53 AM

Nice

kchu221 · 02-06-2013, 12:19 PM

HOLY SHIT... what an amazing build, i admire your work....

disapr · 02-06-2013, 12:25 PM

Thanks everyone for the complements!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard@M-World

Well done Jeremy! Thanks for sharing!

Care to share what kind of lap time your beast did this weekend?

1:46 was the fastest. That was the second time driving the car since completing the build so I'm still getting used to it. I also still need to tune the setup and find the right alignment, damper and pressure settings.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmw16

A couple things here:

#1 - Amazing, just amazing build! No detail left out - awesome work!
#2 - Thank you, now when I buy car parts I can say to my wife "at least I didn't go this overboard

Glad I could help

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porschefile

Sick build! Do you have a sequential in it? The shifter looks front-back only.

I'm still running the stock 6spd gearbox - The shifter is really nice though and makes for super short/fast shifts while keeping the shifter in a good position.

PrimeBMW · 02-06-2013, 12:30 PM

Great job documenting the build! How does it feel to finally drive it? I am at about 11 months with my build and I am about come unglued!

disapr · 02-06-2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

Great job documenting the build! How does it feel to finally drive it? I am at about 11 months with my build and I am about come unglued!

I know exactly how you feel - hang in there!

The car is amazing to drive, better even than I expected. I'm still in the take it somewhat easy and re-check everything mode but I'm looking forward to just spending the entire weekend lapping and tuning.

PrimeBMW · 02-06-2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disapr

I know exactly how you feel - hang in there!

The car is amazing to drive, better even than I expected. I'm still in the take it somewhat easy and re-check everything mode but I'm looking forward to just spending the entire weekend lapping and tuning.

"Shake down" Take your time.....I plan on taking 7-8 track days to really dial it in. Very slow at first building up over time. I hope to start the shake down this weekend but wont post pictures/build thread till it is near complete.
We have used many of the same parts (bimmerworld, Turner & VAC) not many others to select from. More than anything I am amazed you did most of it yourself........I had a little help

Smg Ftw · 02-06-2013, 02:07 PM

Beautiful build! Wish I kept my e46 around for something like this.

02-06-2013, 01:33 AM	#1
disapr drop a gear and... Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 937 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 SVT Raptor [0.00] 2012 BMW X5 [0.00]	disapr e46m track build This is a project that I started 10 months ago. Now that the project is mostly complete, I thought I'd share some photos of the process. First, I'd like to thank my sponsors: My wife - For being supportive of the project, spending entire weekends working on the car with me & taking/editing the final photos. Flavius (M3roar) at Morar Industries - For expertly CNC machining all of the one-off parts & tools that I designed for this build. And then ME, because I did everything else Also, thanks to: Daniel Macfadden@Momentum BMW & Adam@Hard Motorsport Parts/Modifications Section (Top Level) Body Roll cage was fabricated by Lucas Racing Interior paint & body was done Richey Collision BMW CSL Carbon Fiber Roof BMW OE Windshield Five Star Bodies Polycarbonate Rear & Quarter Glass Five Star Bodies Window Brace w/Custom Mounts Bimmerworld Carbon Fiber Diffuser Engine/Performance Zionsville E46M Competition Cooling Radiator w/SPAL Fan BMW Motorsport Thermostat VAC Billet Racing Oil Filter Housing C&R Racing Remote Filter Housing w/Custom Mount SETRAB Oil Cooler SETRAB Power Steering Cooler GoodRidge Oil Lines & AN Fittings Turner Solid Aluminum Engine & Gearbox Mounts Bimmerworld Race Exhaust Remote WIX Racing Filter Suspension MCS 2way Dampers w/Coil-Over Rear Hyperco Coils Hotchkis Sway Bars Ground Control End Links Turner Solid Aluminum Bushings & Spherical Bearings Ground Control Control Arms Turner Subframe Reinforcements F&R Mason Engineering STB Interior Custom Carbon Fiber Switch Panel Push Button Start w/GTR Start Button STACK Gauges Custom AiM SOLO DL Mount RaceTech Seat SCHROTH Harness CAE Ultra Shifter VAC Seat Mounts WorksBell Quick Release w/Machined/Pinned Steering Shaft Sparco Steering Wheel Mason Engineering Clutch Pedal Turner Pedals BSCI SFI 45.1 Padding 4 Pole Battery Disconnect Switch General Apex Arc8 Wheels StopTech ST40 Brakes w/Stainless Lines Nitto NT01 Tires Braille Carbon Fiber Battery Braille Battery Mount PAINLESS Stranded Copper Battery Cable w/Monster Terminals Techflex Braided Sleeving Heater Core Delete CDV Delete A/C Delete Parking Brake Delete Emissions Delete Turner Nylon Tow Hooks Turner 90mm Studs Turner Spacers 5mm F 10mm Rear Machined Rear Hubs to Clear Spacer All new control arms, bolts, axles, seals, hoses etc The car weighs 2819lbs with a half tank of fuel and no driver. The Build __________________ '12 SVT Raptor '04 E46 M3 6MT AW --Build Thread-- www.adaptiveeng.com<-Cool stuff here
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02-06-2013, 01:34 AM	#3
disapr drop a gear and... Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 937 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 SVT Raptor [0.00] 2012 BMW X5 [0.00]	Final Shots __________________ '12 SVT Raptor '04 E46 M3 6MT AW --Build Thread-- www.adaptiveeng.com<-Cool stuff here

02-06-2013, 02:03 AM	#4
e92involved Captain Drives: 2012 BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 627 iTrader: (0)	This is fucking amazing!! Dude you have an amazing job! __________________

02-06-2013, 02:07 AM	#5
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,138 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	Beautiful build. Puts pretty much every build I've seen on this forum to shame. Looks like a lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into this car. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

02-06-2013, 02:26 AM	#6
Richard@M-World BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: NASA TTA #92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: TX/IL Posts: 617 iTrader: (0)	Well done Jeremy! Thanks for sharing! Care to share what kind of lap time your beast did this weekend? __________________ Authorized AiM Dealer & Data Specialist - AiM Solo \| AiM Solo DL \| AiM SmartyCam HD Authorized Pagid Brake Pads Dealer - RS19 \| RS29 \| RS14 for M3/1M OEM Calipers, StopTech, AP Racing, Alcon & Brembo w: www.m-world.us e: info@m-world.us t: 832-408-1234

02-06-2013, 01:34 AM	#2
disapr drop a gear and... Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 937 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 SVT Raptor [0.00] 2012 BMW X5 [0.00]	__________________ '12 SVT Raptor '04 E46 M3 6MT AW --Build Thread-- www.adaptiveeng.com<-Cool stuff here

02-06-2013, 06:09 AM	#7
M3roar Lieutenant Drives: 2010 e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 415 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 e92 [4.67] 1998 BMW M3 [4.25]	OCD is an understatement. Nice write up Jeremy! __________________ "Out of pure habit, I gave a black M3 a point by on the way home from work this evening." - ThunderMoose

02-06-2013, 06:54 AM	#8
ThunderMoose Captain Drives: 2009 C2S and 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 887 iTrader: (0)	Awesomeness!

02-06-2013, 07:20 AM	#9
dmw16 Captain Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 681 iTrader: (0)	A couple things here: #1 - Amazing, just amazing build! No detail left out - awesome work! #2 - Thank you, now when I buy car parts I can say to my wife "at least I didn't go this overboard

02-06-2013, 07:55 AM	#10
InterJon Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing. One of a kind!

02-06-2013, 08:23 AM	#11
Purple Derple Second Lieutenant Drives: car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chair Posts: 269 iTrader: (0)	Nice work, but you butchered a really nice street car. Kinda wish the donor car wasn't so nice. But incredible work nonetheless. Last edited by Purple Derple; 02-06-2013 at 08:35 AM.

02-06-2013, 08:36 AM	#12
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 1,992 iTrader: (3)	I will tell you guys this car is beautiful in person. I spent time this past weekend bugging Jeremy about the passenger seat As someone stated, no detail was left out. I think this build would even make the BMW motherland proud. Great job J......................Phil __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT, Comp Pkg, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Premium Sound, Black Kidney Grilles, BMW M Performance Steering Wheel, BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK

02-06-2013, 08:44 AM	#13
Porschefile Major Drives: E92 M3 DCT, E46, Formula Mazda Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,043 iTrader: (5)	Sick build! Do you have a sequential in it? The shifter looks front-back only. __________________ #18 Formula Mazda, Southeast Division SCCA

02-06-2013, 09:25 AM	#14
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,931 iTrader: (4)	im speechless __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

02-06-2013, 09:43 AM	#15
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	Just badass! __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

02-06-2013, 10:53 AM	#16
Gearhead999s Major General Drives: E93 335is(wifes)E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,387 iTrader: (0)	Nice

02-06-2013, 12:19 PM	#17
kchu221 JDM whore Drives: 2012 E92 6MT Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,269 iTrader: (5)	HOLY SHIT... what an amazing build, i admire your work.... __________________ \|AUTOTALENT\|JRZ RS DAMPER\|GC CAMBER PLATE\|SWIFT SPRINGS\|OG WHITE TE37\|MICHELLIN PSS\|TURNER STUDS\|PROJECT KICS R40\|RE SSK\|VARIS CF KNOB\|VARIS VRS FRONT LIP WITH EXTENSION\|ARQRAY RACE EXHAUST\|BAVX LS3\|VOLTEX TYPE 1 GT WING\|MASTERMIND STREET X-PIPE\|

02-06-2013, 12:30 PM	#19
PrimeBMW First Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3, e46 M3, dsl pickup Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 331 iTrader: (0)	Great job documenting the build! How does it feel to finally drive it? I am at about 11 months with my build and I am about come unglued!

02-06-2013, 02:07 PM	#22
Smg Ftw Private Drives: 09 E92 SG M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Beautiful build! Wish I kept my e46 around for something like this.

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