Alekshop Roll Bar & Recaro Profi Install

Rennwerks · 07-09-2015, 08:14 AM

Recently installed the Alekshop roll bar, Recaro Profi's w/ VAC floor mounts, VAC anti sub bars, VAC fire extinguisher mount, and Schroth harnesses in to my E92.

The half cage requires welding in floor plates so that it can bolt in and out. It is completely removable and could be pulled out of the car within an hour. I still use the car on the street occasionally and compete in the the One Lap of America with it, so I added back some rear interior for comfort and noise dampening.

I used the VAC lap mounting brackets for the lap belts on both side, and also ordered a third set to mount the factory seat belt receptacle to. I retained the factory three point belts for One Lap transits and street use.

I did a slider on the drivers seat, but solid mounted the passenger seat.

If you care to follow along for any more of the build on the car, you can do so here: https://www.facebook.com/OneLapM3?fref=ts

Interior Gutting:

Plate Fitment:

Grinding Rear Seat Mounting Tabs, They Must Be Removed

Test Fit:

Welding Done, Interior Refit:

Everything In:

mkPOTO · 07-09-2015, 08:15 AM

pictures do not work

Rennwerks · 07-09-2015, 08:16 AM

Should be good now!

w0ady · 07-09-2015, 09:38 PM

Sweet setup.

AP3X_FTW · 07-09-2015, 10:08 PM

Yesss

This is like my evil twin

Please post more photo's of the exterior OP. Great work.

M3 Number 86 · 07-10-2015, 05:41 PM

are those heavy chunks that are welded only to allow it to bolt on or does it somehow increase strength as well.

been considering a bolt in but reading both good to go/would never do that type of arguments.

car looks good and must be fun as heck to drive!

Rennwerks · 07-11-2015, 08:29 AM

I've been meaning to assemble a mod list so I'll go ahead and do it here:

'09 E92 M3 DCT
~64k miles
3,318 LBS

Exterior:
Black Grille
GT4 Front Splitter w/ functional ducts
OSS Headlights
GTS Lip Spoiler
APR GT250 Wing
Rear Diffuser

Engine:
ESS VT2 Supercharger Kit
Alekshop Oil Cooler
C&R Radiator
Aktive Autowerke X-Pipe
Eisenmann Race Rear Muffler
ARP Rod Bolts
WPC Coated Road Bearings

Suspension/Chassis:
KW Clubsports w/ Camber Plates
Rouge Engineering Front Lower Monoballs
Rouge Engineering Rear Toe Arms
H&R Front Sway Bar
Stoptech Trophy 6-Piston Front
Stoptech Trophy 4-Piston Rear
Stainless Brake Lines
APEX Wheels
295/30/18 Rear
275/35/18 Front

Interior:
Alekshop Roll Bar
VAC Seat Mounts
VAC Fire Extinguisher
Recaro Profi
Schroth Profi-II

Really happy with where the car is at now. No future mods planned at this time. Turning fast laps and running cool no matter how hard I'm driving it.

nicksm3 · 07-13-2015, 05:49 AM

Very nice!
When I spoke to Alekshop about the cage they said simply bolt it in or weld....they didn't specify anything about mounting plates as I was going to do the install myself.....Glad you threw this up and mentioned it.

SYT_Shadow · 07-13-2015, 07:31 AM

It's interesting that with the alekshop oil cooler and c&r radiator you run a supercharger without heat management problems!

M3 Esq · 07-13-2015, 08:55 AM

Geez that thing must be a beast. 3300lbs with a supercharger? Yikes. Nicely done.

Melchior · 07-13-2015, 07:05 PM

How are you supposed to give broken down VW drivers a ride now?

Looks good!

Sales@Alekshop · 09-18-2015, 10:48 AM

jacobe92 · 09-18-2015, 12:02 PM

I'm a fan!!!!!!

Exclusivs · 09-18-2015, 07:32 PM

ARC8 clear Stoptech 6piston fronts?

buddalun · 09-19-2015, 03:10 PM

Cage and seats look great!

Patrón · 09-19-2015, 07:30 PM

It's nice to see your weight in that range. Nice build.

surlynkid · 09-20-2015, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exclusivs

ARC8 clear Stoptech 6piston fronts?

Yes

Dumpspec · 10-07-2015, 11:20 AM

Random question but what side mounts are you running for your seats? Those looks like it has more adjust ability compared to my recaro ones. My seat sits pretty low and been searching for different side mounts to raise the seat a bit. thanks in advance

07-09-2015, 08:14 AM	#1
Rennwerks Private 25 Rep 62 Posts Drives: '09 ESS M3 DCT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Alekshop Roll Bar & Recaro Profi Install Recently installed the Alekshop roll bar, Recaro Profi's w/ VAC floor mounts, VAC anti sub bars, VAC fire extinguisher mount, and Schroth harnesses in to my E92. The half cage requires welding in floor plates so that it can bolt in and out. It is completely removable and could be pulled out of the car within an hour. I still use the car on the street occasionally and compete in the the One Lap of America with it, so I added back some rear interior for comfort and noise dampening. I used the VAC lap mounting brackets for the lap belts on both side, and also ordered a third set to mount the factory seat belt receptacle to. I retained the factory three point belts for One Lap transits and street use. I did a slider on the drivers seat, but solid mounted the passenger seat. If you care to follow along for any more of the build on the car, you can do so here: https://www.facebook.com/OneLapM3?fref=ts Interior Gutting: Plate Fitment: Grinding Rear Seat Mounting Tabs, They Must Be Removed Test Fit: Welding Done, Interior Refit: Everything In: Last edited by Rennwerks; 07-09-2015 at 08:43 AM..
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w0ady Lieutenant 78 Rep 456 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Sweet setup. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite E92 M3 DCT SOLD www.flatoutmotorsports.us (We host track events in the Southeast)
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M3 Number 86 Major General 3221 Rep 6,218 Posts Drives: black m3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: pasadena iTrader: (1)	are those heavy chunks that are welded only to allow it to bolt on or does it somehow increase strength as well. been considering a bolt in but reading both good to go/would never do that type of arguments. car looks good and must be fun as heck to drive!
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07-11-2015, 08:29 AM	#7
Rennwerks Private 25 Rep 62 Posts Drives: '09 ESS M3 DCT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	I've been meaning to assemble a mod list so I'll go ahead and do it here: '09 E92 M3 DCT ~64k miles 3,318 LBS Exterior: Black Grille GT4 Front Splitter w/ functional ducts OSS Headlights GTS Lip Spoiler APR GT250 Wing Rear Diffuser Engine: ESS VT2 Supercharger Kit Alekshop Oil Cooler C&R Radiator Aktive Autowerke X-Pipe Eisenmann Race Rear Muffler ARP Rod Bolts WPC Coated Road Bearings Suspension/Chassis: KW Clubsports w/ Camber Plates Rouge Engineering Front Lower Monoballs Rouge Engineering Rear Toe Arms H&R Front Sway Bar Stoptech Trophy 6-Piston Front Stoptech Trophy 4-Piston Rear Stainless Brake Lines APEX Wheels 295/30/18 Rear 275/35/18 Front Interior: Alekshop Roll Bar VAC Seat Mounts VAC Fire Extinguisher Recaro Profi Schroth Profi-II Really happy with where the car is at now. No future mods planned at this time. Turning fast laps and running cool no matter how hard I'm driving it.
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07-13-2015, 05:49 AM	#8
nicksm3 Colonel 969 Rep 2,433 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Competition Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Westchester NY iTrader: (6)	Very nice! When I spoke to Alekshop about the cage they said simply bolt it in or weld....they didn't specify anything about mounting plates as I was going to do the install myself.....Glad you threw this up and mentioned it.
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09-19-2015, 03:10 PM	#15
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Dumpspec Major 570 Rep 1,234 Posts Drives: @dumpspec Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	Random question but what side mounts are you running for your seats? Those looks like it has more adjust ability compared to my recaro ones. My seat sits pretty low and been searching for different side mounts to raise the seat a bit. thanks in advance
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