OKUSA Build

okusa · 04-13-2023, 01:14 PM

Time for a bit of a picture dump. The cage is now done and the dash and center console installed; roof and front and rear Lexan were installed over the weekend; doors were installed last night (doors are Kevlar reinforced and driver's door is removable with one hand); the door hardware is going on today; and Antigravity battery is going in this week. Trunk is being modified to accommodate rear wing uprights that are being chassis mounted and the mounting structure should be done this week. Then, headlight blanks will go in and I will get the car back so it can go to EAS for next phase...

omgzirra_exe · 04-13-2023, 01:16 PM

this is wild.. i need to come see you!

tsk94 · 04-13-2023, 05:39 PM

Big fan of those door bars - nice progress!

okusa · 04-13-2023, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

this is wild.. i need to come see you!

Hope to be at the track soon...

okusa · 04-13-2023, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tsk94

Big fan of those door bars - nice progress!

Thanks. Starting to come together.

okusa · 04-15-2023, 10:21 PM

I’ll just leave this here

spxxx · 04-16-2023, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by okusa

I’ll just leave this here

Uhhhh more deetz plz, any fluids or dry? That's epic, can't wait to see this on track!

DRLane · 04-16-2023, 06:48 AM

But the car isn’t put back together? Seems like a RB “without wheels” weight?

okusa · 04-16-2023, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by spxxx

Uhhhh more deetz plz, any fluids or dry? That's epic, can't wait to see this on track!

This is with all fluids and some fuel (not exactly sure how much but at least 1/4 tank).

okusa · 04-16-2023, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

But the car isn’t put back together? Seems like a RB “without wheels” weight?

Car is together, with wheels and driver’s seat. It is only without front bumper (and splitter) and rear wing. It still even has the Mini Cooper battery, all wiring and modules and AC compressor though front transport windows are off (about 6 lbs).

DRLane · 04-16-2023, 09:51 AM

Incredible, I’m happy to hear it! More excited to see the final reveal.

okusa · 04-16-2023, 06:38 PM

Really just waiting on the rear wing mount and uprights now.

redpriest · 04-18-2023, 09:58 PM

Incredibly light!

okusa · 04-23-2023, 08:55 PM

I would really love to get to sub 2900 but don’t think it’s possible for my build unless I ditch the supercharger (which I won’t do).

omgzirra_exe · 04-24-2023, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by okusa

I would really love to get to sub 2900 but don’t think it’s possible for my build unless I ditch the supercharger (which I won’t do).

yeah that would be hard, i think the e92 can do it with the CF rear quarters from slon. i dont think he made E90 ones :/

admranger · 04-25-2023, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by okusa

I would really love to get to sub 2900 but don’t think it’s possible for my build unless I ditch the supercharger (which I won’t do).

Looks very, very nice. Maybe drilled harnesses, tires, and wheels to get the final weight out?

okusa · 04-25-2023, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by admranger

Looks very, very nice.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by admranger

Maybe drilled harnesses, tires, and wheels to get the final weight out?

This ain't no Beefy Build!

reidetailing · 04-27-2023, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

yeah that would be hard, i think the e92 can do it with the CF rear quarters from slon. i dont think he made E90 ones :/

Alex, I did reach out to Slon and he did confirm that he has E90 ones...a part of me worries it's for a non M3 E90...hence why I haven't purchased it, as that would be a very expensive guinea pig experience for me that I would rather see someone else fully confirm.
You ask him for pictures, he never sends any...hence why again I haven't bought it yet.

omgzirra_exe · 04-27-2023, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by reidetailing

Alex, I did reach out to Slon and he did confirm that he has E90 ones...a part of me worries it's for a non M3 E90...hence why I haven't purchased it, as that would be a very expensive guinea pig experience for me that I would rather see someone else fully confirm.
You ask him for pictures, he never sends any...hence why again I haven't bought it yet.

i doubt he does non M stuff and it wouldn't be smart to make non wide e9x fenders lol

okusa · 04-27-2023, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by reidetailing

Alex, I did reach out to Slon and he did confirm that he has E90 ones...a part of me worries it's for a non M3 E90...hence why I haven't purchased it, as that would be a very expensive guinea pig experience for me that I would rather see someone else fully confirm.
You ask him for pictures, he never sends any...hence why again I haven't bought it yet.

How much do our rear fenders weigh?

reidetailing · 04-30-2023, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by okusa

How much do our rear fenders weigh?

Not entirely sure Owen, but seeing what Slon did for the E46 rear quarter panels, I'd be very interested to see what he can do for the E90s!

roastbeef · 05-01-2023, 10:50 PM

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How much do our rear fenders weigh?

according to real oem, which i have found to be pretty accurate, part number four in this diagram weighs about 16lbs. So if you count on carbon being half the weight plus bonding and paint, you're probably looking at about 14-15lbs of savings for probably $10k in tooling, labor and materials... the weight savings i'm guessing are generous, and the pricing i'm guessing is conservative. probably not worth it unless you have money to burn.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=41_1642

04-13-2023, 01:14 PM	#45
okusa Lieutenant Colonel 846 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 - SSII Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	Time for a bit of a picture dump. The cage is now done and the dash and center console installed; roof and front and rear Lexan were installed over the weekend; doors were installed last night (doors are Kevlar reinforced and driver's door is removable with one hand); the door hardware is going on today; and Antigravity battery is going in this week. Trunk is being modified to accommodate rear wing uprights that are being chassis mounted and the mounting structure should be done this week. Then, headlight blanks will go in and I will get the car back so it can go to EAS for next phase... Attached Images
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okusa Lieutenant Colonel 846 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 - SSII Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	Really just waiting on the rear wing mount and uprights now. Attached Images __________________ Instagram: @okusa916
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04-23-2023, 08:55 PM	#58
okusa Lieutenant Colonel 846 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 - SSII Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	I would really love to get to sub 2900 but don’t think it’s possible for my build unless I ditch the supercharger (which I won’t do). __________________ Instagram: @okusa916
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