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08-13-2022, 04:11 PM | #1 |
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I am no stranger to the E9x platform. This is my fourth time attempting to build the ultimate street/track/canyon E90 M3 and I'm hoping this time I keep the car long enough to follow through on that goal.
As I only have one parking space for the foreseeable future—my one car has to do everything. That entails a ~40mi/day commute, 100-200mi of canyon driving every weekend and 5-6 track events per year. My biggest goal(s) with the car is for it to be comfortable on street (not jarring to passengers) while being competitive on track & in canyons … I will be using a stock 991.1 GT3 to compare my E90 against in terms of pacing, and intend on building my car to be quicker. Some of my previous cars, which shared a similar goal: KW CS, Hotchkis swaybars, MRF subframe bushings, assorted SPL arms, etc. [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4aa73296_k.jpg[/img] JRZ RS Pro, StopTech STR-60 front BBK, etc. [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e3f81b45_k.jpg[/img] MCS 1WNRs, Bimmerworld solid subframe bushings & FCABs, Fall Line RTABs, Bimmerworld Headers, etc. [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0d57c538_k.jpg[/img] Although I have been through over a dozen M3s, after selling my first E90 M3 I have been looking to purchase another in a similar spec: Alpine White, Slicktop, DCT. After ~100 hours of searching, I received a text message out of the blue responding to a "WTB" ad I posted on the BMW CCA classifieds. The seller stumbled upon my ad by complete chance, and I feel extremely lucky to have found the car. [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...07a23745_k.jpg[/img] When I have the time I'll be sharing my progress with the car, and my intentions. Just wanted to write this up really quick before I get carried away with mods. The car has already changed significantly in the 2/3 months I have owned it. Primarily just reverting the exterior back to OE with some light touches on top. What I have done thus far: - Chrome front grilles - OE alpine white hood vent surrounds - OE alpine white mirror covers - OE angel eye bulbs - European front bumper & removal of front splitters - OE hood & trunk emblems - Lowered + aligned - 10.5" squared Titan-7s - Macht Schnell 78mm wheel studs [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...46107966_k.jpg[/img] [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...91c17753_k.jpg[/img] My next big project will consist of refreshing the suspension, and switching up the coil-over setup. The car is currently on Öhlins, which are too soft for 10.5" squared wheels. I will be weighing the car and messing with frequencies quite a bit in an attempt to find the perfect spring rates for my desired use. |
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08-14-2022, 01:22 AM | #2 |
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Love all your previous builds. Looking forward to this one. Between the KW CS, JRZ RS PRO and MCS 1WNR which one has come closest to meeting your do-everything criteria?
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Thus far I would have to say the MCS 1WNRs with the JRZ RS Pros being a close second. They both rode as good if not better than my current Öhlins R/T (which ride better than factory imo) — ontop of them performing incredibly. The MCS however are slightly easier to service, cheaper, and I like the added simplicity of 1-way vs. 2-way. Plus, with the 1WNR you can always send it in to be rebuilt into a 2WRR. |
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08-28-2022, 11:11 PM | #9 |
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In b4 it's sold again :P
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08-28-2022, 11:14 PM | #10 |
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Engine mounts, transmission mounts and differential mounts add the most. Front control arm bushings add some, but subframe does nothing for NVH from my experiences. I think solid subframe bushings provide a similar effect to subframe bolted to chassis.
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09-18-2022, 07:22 PM | #11 |
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love your style!! So clean.
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