✪ Alekshop Built | What Was a Street Car Became a Track Performer

Alekshop · 02-05-2013, 10:32 PM

The owner of this M3 called us one day and was interested in adding some cosmetic parts just to improve the appearance of the car. After the initial work was done, we talked for a bit and our customer mentioned that he is taking his M3 to the track for the first time and is really excited to see how the car performs.

A few days later, our customer called us back and all what we heard was "This car needs MORE "

and here it began

Within a short period of time, this car got, coil over suspension with camber plates, full exhaust, brakes, supercharger - you name it

Every time he would come back from the track day we would sit down and decide what goes on the car next

Keep in mind, this M3 was his daily car and we were not trying to build a track-dedicated M3 but something that will shine at the track!

The owner of this M3 got so excited that he literally put 100+ track hours on this beast within 1-2 months period!

Enjoy!

Installed Parts:

Akrapovic Evolution
KW V3 Suspension (installed by another shop,then reinstalled by Alekshop)
Vorshlag Camber/Caster Plates
ESS Tuning Akrapovic Tune
ESS Tuning VT2-600 Supercharger Kit
Brembo 380 Big Brake Kit
Pagid RS19 / RS7 Track pads
Arkym Front Spoiler
Arkym Rear Diffuser
BMW Performance Rear Spoiler
BMW Performance Grilles
LUX LED Kit
BMW LCI Tail Lights
Alekshop Rear Cam kit
Alekshop EDC coding
BBS CH-R Ti finish wheels
and some other parts

Thank you,
Aleks.

KEYON · 02-05-2013, 11:48 PM

More pictures.

Noob edit:

What do Vorshlag Camber/Caster Plates provide?

bape_sta206 · 02-06-2013, 12:00 AM

Look'n good Alek!

03BeastCharmer · 02-06-2013, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEYON

More pictures.

Noob edit:

What do Vorshlag Camber/Caster Plates provide?

Front end alignment adjustability. Think of camber as pushing in the top of the wheel, so the bottom comes out. Looking down the side of the car, the wheel goes from l to /

Google for full benefits of camber and caster.

Aleks - nice work!

Roman@ESS · 02-06-2013, 12:29 AM

Nice work

KEYON · 02-06-2013, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

Front end alignment adjustability. Think of camber as pushing in the top of the wheel, so the bottom comes out. Looking down the side of the car, the wheel goes from l to /

Google for full benefits of camber and caster.

Aleks - nice work!

Great explanation

Thank you for that.

Aleks what was his chamber and caster setup to?

And1M3 · 02-06-2013, 03:02 AM

Looks great Alek.

RingMeister01 · 02-06-2013, 07:19 AM

Perfect

img · 02-06-2013, 08:21 AM

Awesome work as always,i need to call you soon

Powerbeast · 02-06-2013, 01:37 PM

Nice and clean!

GOLFFRR · 02-06-2013, 01:44 PM

awesome!

ROB_S2K · 02-06-2013, 01:56 PM

Very nice

Alekshop · 02-06-2013, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEYON

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

Front end alignment adjustability. Think of camber as pushing in the top of the wheel, so the bottom comes out. Looking down the side of the car, the wheel goes from l to /

Google for full benefits of camber and caster.

Aleks - nice work!

Great explanation

Thank you for that.

Aleks what was his chamber and caster setup to?

Keyon we do so many of these that I can't remember all the specs

but depending on what you do with the car you can get it set to -2.0 - -3.0 to cure the understeer.

Good thing that you can pull it back for the street driving

KEYON · 02-06-2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alekshop

Keyon we do so many of these that I can't remember all the specs

but depending on what you do with the car you can get it set to -2.0 - -3.0 to cure the understeer.

Good thing that you can pull it back for the street driving

Hmm interesting. I love how it looks

Would you consider it a good upgrade for a car that sees the track a couple of times a year?

Alekshop · 02-06-2013, 06:05 PM

It starts with a few days a year and turns into a monthly thing

You can use these plates with your stock suspension and it will give you a wider range on how you can adjust your camber and caster settings. It will make a difference how the car turns and rotates around the turn.

Then if you decide to upgrade to a different suspension something like KW V3, you can reuse the plates with that setup as well like we did on this car.

PM is if you have any more questions and I'll be happy to help you.

Aleks.

JEllis · 02-07-2013, 12:24 AM

Sheesh, you are guys are doing good work!

Jason

WOLF-PACK · 02-07-2013, 01:37 AM

Sick! Great work

Alen E90 · 02-07-2013, 03:11 AM

maaaaaaan you guys did a fantastic job with this beast, she looks AWESOME and i cant stop droooling over those GM CH-R's

GM wheels + SSII= WIN!!! thanks so much for sharing but we also need more pics please

the infamous... · 02-07-2013, 07:21 PM

dayum! excellent work.

+1 on moar pix

j2m · 02-08-2013, 02:32 PM

Beautiful!

phrozen06 · 02-08-2013, 02:42 PM

phlawless

Alekshop · 02-10-2013, 12:40 AM

Thanks guys! It was fun to work on this car ...

02-05-2013, 10:32 PM	#1
Alekshop BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3LR l 1M l X5 l GT-R Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,112 iTrader: (7)	✪ Alekshop Built \| What Was a Street Car Became a Track Performer The owner of this M3 called us one day and was interested in adding some cosmetic parts just to improve the appearance of the car. After the initial work was done, we talked for a bit and our customer mentioned that he is taking his M3 to the track for the first time and is really excited to see how the car performs. A few days later, our customer called us back and all what we heard was "This car needs MORE " and here it began Within a short period of time, this car got, coil over suspension with camber plates, full exhaust, brakes, supercharger - you name it Every time he would come back from the track day we would sit down and decide what goes on the car next Keep in mind, this M3 was his daily car and we were not trying to build a track-dedicated M3 but something that will shine at the track! The owner of this M3 got so excited that he literally put 100+ track hours on this beast within 1-2 months period! Enjoy! Installed Parts: Akrapovic Evolution KW V3 Suspension (installed by another shop,then reinstalled by Alekshop) Vorshlag Camber/Caster Plates ESS Tuning Akrapovic Tune ESS Tuning VT2-600 Supercharger Kit Brembo 380 Big Brake Kit Pagid RS19 / RS7 Track pads Arkym Front Spoiler Arkym Rear Diffuser BMW Performance Rear Spoiler BMW Performance Grilles LUX LED Kit BMW LCI Tail Lights Alekshop Rear Cam kit Alekshop EDC coding BBS CH-R Ti finish wheels and some other parts Thank you, Aleks. __________________ Like us on Facebook ✆ 925.609.4559 ✉ info@alekshop.com
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02-05-2013, 11:48 PM	#2
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,678 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	More pictures. Noob edit: What do Vorshlag Camber/Caster Plates provide? __________________ Flickr

02-06-2013, 12:29 AM	#5
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02-06-2013, 03:02 AM	#7
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02-06-2013, 08:21 AM	#9
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02-06-2013, 12:00 AM	#3
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,581 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	Look'n good Alek!

02-06-2013, 07:19 AM	#8
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02-06-2013, 01:37 PM	#10
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02-06-2013, 01:44 PM	#11
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02-06-2013, 01:56 PM	#12
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02-06-2013, 06:05 PM	#15
Alekshop BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3LR l 1M l X5 l GT-R Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,112 iTrader: (7)	It starts with a few days a year and turns into a monthly thing You can use these plates with your stock suspension and it will give you a wider range on how you can adjust your camber and caster settings. It will make a difference how the car turns and rotates around the turn. Then if you decide to upgrade to a different suspension something like KW V3, you can reuse the plates with that setup as well like we did on this car. PM is if you have any more questions and I'll be happy to help you. Aleks. __________________ Like us on Facebook ✆ 925.609.4559 ✉ info@alekshop.com

02-07-2013, 12:24 AM	#16
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,381 iTrader: (1)	Sheesh, you are guys are doing good work! Jason __________________

02-07-2013, 01:37 AM	#17
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02-07-2013, 03:11 AM	#18
Alen E90 Major General Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SO. CAL-818 (SFV) Posts: 5,167 iTrader: (4)	maaaaaaan you guys did a fantastic job with this beast, she looks AWESOME and i cant stop droooling over those GM CH-R's GM wheels + SSII= WIN!!! thanks so much for sharing but we also need more pics please __________________

02-07-2013, 07:21 PM	#19
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02-08-2013, 02:32 PM	#20
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02-08-2013, 02:42 PM	#21
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02-10-2013, 12:40 AM	#22
Alekshop BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3LR l 1M l X5 l GT-R Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,112 iTrader: (7)	Thanks guys! It was fun to work on this car ... __________________ Like us on Facebook ✆ 925.609.4559 ✉ info@alekshop.com

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