E92 M3 GT3 race car build project

Thorney · 12-21-2009, 10:15 AM

Hi all, customer of ours referred me here and thought you might be interested in an E92 GT3 race car project of ours?

Not sure on weight until final stages, but sub 1200kg (2600 lb) is the plan. Our E46 race cars weigh in at 1100kg's. Plan is for carbon bonnet, boot, doors and front bumper (all done). Currently mulling over what ECU/loom/control systems and wheels. Car is primarily being built for CSL Cup (www.cslcup.com) but also run it in Britcar and 24hr Silverstone race as well as British GT (hence the GT3 build spec).

Engine and loom all go back in next week along with new carbon bodywork ready for the Autosport show in the UK in January. I'll post up updates if anyone is interested?

Here are a few pictures so far:

Donor car:

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Stage 1 stripping down:

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Cage design and installation:

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Paint:

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rippit18 · 12-21-2009, 10:21 AM

How much Is the car expected to weigh in when it's completed,
can't wait to see more

Nate@IND · 12-21-2009, 10:23 AM

Very cool! I can't wait to see some updates

montreal red · 12-21-2009, 10:25 AM

wow...i have seen gutted m3s before but this one takes it to a whole new level... most of the gutted m3s still have its original dash panel in place.

SUB-ZERO · 12-21-2009, 10:27 AM

Wow. What is the weight expected to be? Looks like an awesome build!

MJC///M3 · 12-21-2009, 10:48 AM

sweet...looking forward to updates!

Thorney · 12-21-2009, 11:18 AM

Not sure on weight until final stages, but sub 1200kg is the plan. Our E46 race cars weigh in at 1100kg's. Plan is for carbon bonnet, boot, doors and front bumper (all done). Currently mulling over what ECU/loom/control systems and wheels. Car is primarily being built for CSL Cup (www.cslcup.com) but also run it in Britcar and 24hr Silverstone race as well as British GT (hence the GT3 build spec).

I'm currently driving around a £200 van now!

Bluesummer · 12-21-2009, 11:27 AM

UPDATES please!

JC919 · 12-21-2009, 12:27 PM

Great project, I look forward to seeing more

1º · 12-21-2009, 12:28 PM

awesome, just out of curiosity, how much does it cost to do a build like this? not including the car...

mkPOTO · 12-21-2009, 12:36 PM

subscribed looks awesome already

Crazy Bimmer · 12-21-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

subscribed looks awesome already

Ditto.

Cant wait to see more.

650kid · 12-21-2009, 12:38 PM

So sick

DD GT3 RD · 12-21-2009, 01:37 PM

2 thumbs up!

SV Concepts III · 12-21-2009, 02:06 PM

Nice, definitely subscribing

anthony @ eas · 12-21-2009, 02:22 PM

Subscribed...

Jaypod · 12-21-2009, 02:22 PM

Nice project! Please keep us updated, can't wait to see the final result!

Thorney · 12-22-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1º

awesome, just out of curiosity, how much does it cost to do a build like this? not including the car...

Donor car was £34k, all up it should come in at around £85k.

THere are a load of other pics of the build on our site here:

http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/t...paration.shtml

But not sure if linking to our site is allowed so if not please accept my apology.

Eugene-TAIWAN · 12-22-2009, 08:37 AM

I have seen this car in the PERFORMANCE BMW . it was a pace car for some circuit in the UK.

great pick, it already has the Akra system on that thing already.

skazzy · 12-22-2009, 08:41 AM

why dont you rather get the OEM BMW performance steering wheel??

JC919 · 12-22-2009, 09:13 AM

The technical regs look fairly easy to navigate, very cool series.

cipher5 · 12-22-2009, 10:33 AM

Wow nice!

12-21-2009, 10:15 AM	#1
Thorney Enlisted Member Drives: E92 GT3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	E92 M3 GT3 race car build project Hi all, customer of ours referred me here and thought you might be interested in an E92 GT3 race car project of ours? Not sure on weight until final stages, but sub 1200kg (2600 lb) is the plan. Our E46 race cars weigh in at 1100kg's. Plan is for carbon bonnet, boot, doors and front bumper (all done). Currently mulling over what ECU/loom/control systems and wheels. Car is primarily being built for CSL Cup (www.cslcup.com) but also run it in Britcar and 24hr Silverstone race as well as British GT (hence the GT3 build spec). Engine and loom all go back in next week along with new carbon bodywork ready for the Autosport show in the UK in January. I'll post up updates if anyone is interested? Here are a few pictures so far: Donor car: Stage 1 stripping down: Cage design and installation: Paint:
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12-21-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,749 iTrader: (16)	Very cool! I can't wait to see some updates __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| EISENMANN BLOG

12-21-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
montreal red chris Drives: Green Frog Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 12,085 iTrader: (31)	wow...i have seen gutted m3s before but this one takes it to a whole new level... most of the gutted m3s still have its original dash panel in place. __________________ 997.1 GT3RS 2009 WRX STI e92 M3 (gone)

12-21-2009, 10:48 AM	#6
MJC///M3 Colonel Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,330 iTrader: (0)	sweet...looking forward to updates! __________________ "You will get there, but it is up to you and you alone. It is what you are willing to do, and how you are willing to get there. You must be relentless, you must be tireless, you must pursue at all costs, so that you are ready, when the time is right." -Dad

12-21-2009, 11:27 AM	#8
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12-21-2009, 10:21 AM	#2
rippit18 Studntloan Drives: 2008 e92 m3 sg Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ny Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	How much Is the car expected to weigh in when it's completed, can't wait to see more

12-21-2009, 10:27 AM	#5
SUB-ZERO Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 997TT Arctic Silver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: VA Posts: 1,563 iTrader: (0)	Wow. What is the weight expected to be? Looks like an awesome build!

12-21-2009, 11:18 AM	#7
Thorney Enlisted Member Drives: E92 GT3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Not sure on weight until final stages, but sub 1200kg is the plan. Our E46 race cars weigh in at 1100kg's. Plan is for carbon bonnet, boot, doors and front bumper (all done). Currently mulling over what ECU/loom/control systems and wheels. Car is primarily being built for CSL Cup (www.cslcup.com) but also run it in Britcar and 24hr Silverstone race as well as British GT (hence the GT3 build spec). I'm currently driving around a £200 van now!

12-21-2009, 12:27 PM	#9
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston & Lake Travis, TX Posts: 1,755 iTrader: (0)	Great project, I look forward to seeing more __________________ 2008 AW/Blk 6MT, Akrapovic Evolution, Evosport Pulley, ESS Tune, Dinan Camber Plates, H&R Springs, Braille LWB, Other Track Goodies, TRMotorsport MT1 18s w/Michelin PSS and Hoosier R6

12-21-2009, 12:28 PM	#10
1º Captain Drives: RRS S/C Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: miami Posts: 967 iTrader: (0)	awesome, just out of curiosity, how much does it cost to do a build like this? not including the car...

12-21-2009, 12:36 PM	#11
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,509 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.66] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	subscribed looks awesome already __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

12-21-2009, 12:38 PM	#13
650kid New Member Drives: 2008 M6 Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	So sick __________________ 2008 ///M6 Coupe- Alpine White, Indy Red w/CF trim, 6-Speed, fully loaded, Eisenmann race exhaust Retired~2006 650i Coupe- Jet Black, Chateau/Dakota- SMG, Fully Loaded, bunch of mods

12-21-2009, 01:37 PM	#14
DD GT3 RD Major Drives: 08 M3 DCT AW/Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Hollywood Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (1)	2 thumbs up! __________________ 13 E92 M3 ZCP - WSIR 1:34:5 / BW C13 2:03:6 (stock besides wheels/tires R-s3) Past: Boss 302 - WSIR 1:32:8 / BW C13 2:02:00 C63 w/P31 / 997.2 GT3 / E92 M3 / B7 RS4

12-21-2009, 02:06 PM	#15
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	Nice, definitely subscribing

12-21-2009, 02:22 PM	#16
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12-21-2009, 02:22 PM	#17
Jaypod BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Frozen M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,681 iTrader: (7)	Nice project! Please keep us updated, can't wait to see the final result!

12-22-2009, 08:37 AM	#19
Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,104 iTrader: (4)	I have seen this car in the PERFORMANCE BMW . it was a pace car for some circuit in the UK. great pick, it already has the Akra system on that thing already. __________________ Past: Gintani stage3 M3 present: Porsche 993, 964,997.1 GT3, Panamera Turbo waiting to be delivered 2015: Porsche 991 GT3RS

12-22-2009, 08:41 AM	#20
skazzy Second Lieutenant Drives: The Dharma Van Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: yyc Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	why dont you rather get the OEM BMW performance steering wheel??

12-22-2009, 09:13 AM	#21
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston & Lake Travis, TX Posts: 1,755 iTrader: (0)	The technical regs look fairly easy to navigate, very cool series. __________________ 2008 AW/Blk 6MT, Akrapovic Evolution, Evosport Pulley, ESS Tune, Dinan Camber Plates, H&R Springs, Braille LWB, Other Track Goodies, TRMotorsport MT1 18s w/Michelin PSS and Hoosier R6

12-22-2009, 10:33 AM	#22
cipher5 Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 2,730 iTrader: (10)	Wow nice!

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