First track build (e92 M3)

FrostyAZ · 01-15-2017, 08:37 AM

I have heard mixed feedback on the OEM clutch but I have never had an issue or complaint and since these cars are so light on torque, I felt it did not need an upgraded clutch. I decided to just lighten things up with the JB Racing lightweight flywheel. I believe it is 12 pounds and think the OEM one is close to 30 pounds.

FrostyAZ · 01-18-2017, 03:11 AM

Starting to look like a real track car....

FrostyAZ · 01-18-2017, 03:12 AM

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///Mobbin · 01-18-2017, 08:07 AM

Love it, please keep the pictures coming! Curious, are you going to paint the cage and interior when it's all done?

FrostyAZ · 01-18-2017, 04:20 PM

Yes, I will paint the interior and cage. Still debating if I stick with Alpine White or mix it up a little. I was debating a grey interior.

FrostyAZ · 01-19-2017, 01:11 AM

I am planning to tie in the front strut towers to the cage. I have not seen another build that has done this and kept OEM abs intact. Erik from Late Apex sent me this pic with the tape to show me his plan. Would like to hear feedback if anyone has done this and see if there are any other suggestions to consider.

warp10 · 01-19-2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FrostyAZ

I am planning to tie in the front strut towers to the cage. I have not seen another build that has done this and kept OEM abs intact. Erik from Late Apex sent me this pic with the tape to show me his plan. Would like to hear feedback if anyone has done this and see if there are any other suggestions to consider.

Look great.

You really are going all out!

One quick thing. Where are your harnesses attaching to? Didn't see a cross bar?

ThunderMoose · 01-19-2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FrostyAZ

I am planning to tie in the front strut towers to the cage. I have not seen another build that has done this and kept OEM abs intact. Erik from Late Apex sent me this pic with the tape to show me his plan. Would like to hear feedback if anyone has done this and see if there are any other suggestions to consider.

Won't that make changing plugs and coils very difficult?

FrostyAZ · 01-19-2017, 12:59 PM

Cross bar is coming, just not in yet.

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Look great.

You really are going all out!

One quick thing. Where are your harnesses attaching to? Didn't see a cross bar?

FrostyAZ · 01-19-2017, 01:02 PM

The builder (Late Apex) is going to check clearances and if needed make it a bolt on bar. I decided to tie in the front as much as possible because I was planning on the strut tower reinforcements so figured if they are going to be welding up front, might as well get it as firm as possible. I believe many of the World Challenge did some type of front reinforcement but I believe they did it down lower along the frame rails.

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Won't that make changing plugs and coils very difficult?

FrostyAZ · 01-23-2017, 05:04 PM

Some more progress, strut tower reinforcements are done.

FrostyAZ · 01-23-2017, 05:06 PM

Looks like the MA Shaw doors fit well. Still need to put the front fenders and rocker panels back on but they appear to fit well.

roastbeef · 01-23-2017, 07:46 PM

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Some more progress, strut tower reinforcements are done.

just eyeballing my strut mounts with the oem brace mount, it looks like there is something sticking up and it is not a flat surface? what is it? do you have any pictures of it before you reinforced it? did you just grind it off?

FrostyAZ · 01-23-2017, 11:19 PM

Are you referring to the ring in the center where the strut pops through? Not sure I follow which part you are referring to. I don't have a before and after shot.

M3 Number 86 · 01-24-2017, 01:50 AM

Gnarly. Need more updates faster lol

FrostyAZ · 02-19-2017, 04:05 PM

Progress has been slower than I was hoping for but it is getting close. Hoping that all fab work will be done in the next couple days and then off to paint.

FrostyAZ · 02-19-2017, 04:08 PM

Cage has been tied into front strut towers.

FrostyAZ · 02-19-2017, 04:10 PM

Another shot of the strut tower tie in.

bigjae1976 · 02-19-2017, 06:08 PM

Great progress! I just started tube notching yesterday. What a fun exercise in frustration and steel dust!

What is the expected final weight?

FrostyAZ · 02-19-2017, 06:33 PM

I am not sure yet. My original goal was to be under 3,000 but I ended up buying a lot more parts to shave weight so now hoping to be 2,900.

FrostyAZ · 02-28-2017, 09:21 PM

Car is finally done with fab work! It was sent off for paint so hope to have it up and running in 3 weeks. Some final pics of the cage.

FrostyAZ · 02-28-2017, 09:22 PM

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01-15-2017, 08:37 AM	#45
FrostyAZ Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	I have heard mixed feedback on the OEM clutch but I have never had an issue or complaint and since these cars are so light on torque, I felt it did not need an upgraded clutch. I decided to just lighten things up with the JB Racing lightweight flywheel. I believe it is 12 pounds and think the OEM one is close to 30 pounds. Attached Images
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FrostyAZ Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	Yes, I will paint the interior and cage. Still debating if I stick with Alpine White or mix it up a little. I was debating a grey interior.
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FrostyAZ Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	I am planning to tie in the front strut towers to the cage. I have not seen another build that has done this and kept OEM abs intact. Erik from Late Apex sent me this pic with the tape to show me his plan. Would like to hear feedback if anyone has done this and see if there are any other suggestions to consider. Attached Images
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FrostyAZ Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	Some more progress, strut tower reinforcements are done. Attached Images
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FrostyAZ Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	Looks like the MA Shaw doors fit well. Still need to put the front fenders and rocker panels back on but they appear to fit well. Attached Images
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01-23-2017, 11:19 PM	#58
FrostyAZ Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	Are you referring to the ring in the center where the strut pops through? Not sure I follow which part you are referring to. I don't have a before and after shot.
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FrostyAZ Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	Progress has been slower than I was hoping for but it is getting close. Hoping that all fab work will be done in the next couple days and then off to paint. Attached Images
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FrostyAZ Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	I am not sure yet. My original goal was to be under 3,000 but I ended up buying a lot more parts to shave weight so now hoping to be 2,900.
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FrostyAZ Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	Car is finally done with fab work! It was sent off for paint so hope to have it up and running in 3 weeks. Some final pics of the cage. Attached Images
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