the beefy build

roastbeef · 08-25-2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jive

Love this build and will be looking forward to seeing it come together!

I gotta say I am a bit envious of the people that can front the time and energy (and money of course) to put something like this together and actually use it at the TRACK where it is meant to be used (who cares about canyons?) on a regular basis. Perhaps one day when the kids are much older and hate having me puttering around... but today nor tomorrow is not that day.

In the mean time, I'll live vicariously through you and dogbone. I would probably go the same exact route for a build - lightweight, focus on mechanical grip, squeezing every last ounce out of a NA engine.

thank you.

in my opinion, envy is a wasted emotion. seeing other builds or things i like that someone else has or is doing is motivating and inspiring. envy is just want. you can draw on motivation to get to work.
one of the things that people don't get to see on social media platforms is the work involved. i didn't buy my car new, and i didn't start modding it right away. i was busy building and investing. nose to the grind wheel... for the last eleven years. i didn't win the lottery, and this isn't my parent's money. this is eleven years of hard, hard work, discipline, and goal setting.
the habits i've built over the last eleven years has led to a feeling of guilt because i've been spending some money on myself.
i sold a rental property to downsize and reduce debt (might be having a kid next year). i didn't do anything special- i bought when it made sense, and sold when it made sense. but the discipline in staying the course and staying away from temptation has been key. don't get discouraged, things take time.

roastbeef · 08-25-2021, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

Now I'm curious how much Mrs RB truly knows about this build.

one of the things i gave her a heads up on was i was going to be spending a lot of money on "silly things."

like what?

another wing.

what? *disgust*

this one is special though.

first thing i bought was a set of diamond earrings though. she doesn't go for expensive stuff, but she put out a hint clear enough for an idiot like me to understand.

SAMM3Y · 08-25-2021, 07:23 PM

Any plans to delete the wiper system… that'll save a few.. Didn't see it on the list.

DRLane · 08-25-2021, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

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Originally Posted by DRLane

Now I'm curious how much Mrs RB truly knows about this build.

one of the things i gave her a heads up on was i was going to be spending a lot of money on "silly things."

like what?

another wing.

what? *disgust*

this one is special though.

first thing i bought was a set of diamond earrings though. she doesn't go for expensive stuff, but she put out a hint clear enough for an idiot like me to understand.

Insightful move! You're doing gods work here. Although I too think you need a cage

omgzirra_exe · 08-25-2021, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

one of the things i gave her a heads up on was i was going to be spending a lot of money on "silly things."

like what?

another wing.

what? *disgust*

this one is special though.

first thing i bought was a set of diamond earrings though. she doesn't go for expensive stuff, but she put out a hint clear enough for an idiot like me to understand.

when i did the stroker motor. i saw hints my self from the Mrs. LOL.

roastbeef · 08-25-2021, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Any plans to delete the wiper system… that'll save a few.. Didn't see it on the list.

Not yet. You saw what I did to it? Took 3.6 ounces out of it.

roastbeef · 08-26-2021, 03:15 PM

Got the full SPL catalog laid out and weighed. Just waiting on an install date.

slcook54 · 08-26-2021, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Got the full SPL catalog laid out and weighed. Just waiting on an install date.

Malek doing it?

roastbeef · 08-26-2021, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Got the full SPL catalog laid out and weighed. Just waiting on an install date.

Malek doing it?

If I can get on his calendar. lol

roastbeef · 08-26-2021, 07:48 PM

Seats are purchased. I initially thought I would get the Recaro Podiums. They were supposed to start shipping this September, but I've been told by several suppliers they are having production issues and delays. The $6k price tag wasn't great, but I could live with it.

I started exploring sparco. They have the QRT-C that weighs 12.5 lbs. awesome. Went and sat in one, and I'm a little too big. My waist fit, but my shoulders felt hunched forward. I'm glad I didn't blindly buy either of these options.

I sat in the Evo XL and felt right at home. The carbon version comes out next year, but this will hold me over until it's time to upgrade. Weighs 17 lbs.

slcook54 · 08-26-2021, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

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Originally Posted by slcook54

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Got the full SPL catalog laid out and weighed. Just waiting on an install date.

Malek doing it?

If I can get on his calendar. lol

First world problems

slcook54 · 08-26-2021, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Seats are purchased. I initially thought I would get the Recaro Podiums. They were supposed to start shipping this September, but I've been told by several suppliers they are having production issues and delays. The $6k price tag wasn't great, but I could live with it.

I started exploring sparco. They have the QRT-C that weighs 12.5 lbs. awesome. Went and sat in one, and I'm a little too big. My waist fit, but my shoulders felt hunched forward. I'm glad I didn't blindly buy either of these options.

I sat in the Evo XL and felt right at home. The carbon version comes out next year, but this will hold me over until it's time to upgrade. Weighs 17 lbs.

Good to know. I'm smaller than you 6'0" 190 lean, and the qrt-c did the same to me. EVO was my next stop.

roastbeef · 08-26-2021, 08:09 PM

I'm 6'03", and about 240 right now. 36" waist. Gorilla build.

Samo6556 · 08-26-2021, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sc_tr0jan_m3

Why motons instead of MCS?

no real reason other than a track friend was going to give them to me, but i insisted he let me give him $1k for them. they were a bit old and needed an extensive rebuild.

i always kinda wanted the motons since they are regarded as "better" than mcs, but i couldn't tell you why- i didn't dive down that rabbit hole yet. my friend's generosity made my decision clear.

Love my Motons!! So I like the pick.

elim11 · 08-27-2021, 12:29 AM

Wow..the time has come!! Excited for this build. Hard work and perseverance!

roastbeef · 08-27-2021, 05:44 AM

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Wow..the time has come!! Excited for this build. Hard work and perseverance!

You'll have to come take her for a spin Eric!

rhyary · 08-27-2021, 06:10 AM

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Wow..the time has come!! Excited for this build. Hard work and perseverance!

You'll have to come take her for a spin Eric!

Follow the *dog* and come east next season

roastbeef · 08-27-2021, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by elim11

Wow..the time has come!! Excited for this build. Hard work and perseverance!

You'll have to come take her for a spin Eric!

Follow the *dog* and come east next season

Unless I can hitch a ride, I'm not sure if I'll have a truck/trailer to make it out. A cross country track tour is next on the bucket list though.

Kelse92 · 08-27-2021, 10:08 AM

Just do OneLap and knock out your cross country track tour all in one shot!

roastbeef · 08-27-2021, 06:24 PM

You pay out the ass for it, but it's a nice product- the Simpson hybrid S HANS device.

roastbeef · 08-27-2021, 06:25 PM

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Just do OneLap and knock out your cross country track tour all in one shot!

That might be an idea. Maybe I can turn it into some kind of charity event to raise money for a good cause. Might be fun!

Richbot · 08-30-2021, 01:07 PM

A lot of people do that. If you already have an "in" with a charity, even better to help get that marketing base going.

What better way to shake down a new build than 7 days of track time and 3500 road miles...in a week. lol

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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,726 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Got the full SPL catalog laid out and weighed. Just waiting on an install date. Attached Images __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,726 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Seats are purchased. I initially thought I would get the Recaro Podiums. They were supposed to start shipping this September, but I've been told by several suppliers they are having production issues and delays. The $6k price tag wasn't great, but I could live with it. I started exploring sparco. They have the QRT-C that weighs 12.5 lbs. awesome. Went and sat in one, and I'm a little too big. My waist fit, but my shoulders felt hunched forward. I'm glad I didn't blindly buy either of these options. I sat in the Evo XL and felt right at home. The carbon version comes out next year, but this will hold me over until it's time to upgrade. Weighs 17 lbs. Attached Images __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,726 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	I'm 6'03", and about 240 right now. 36" waist. Gorilla build. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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elim11 Major 424 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: e90m3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: irvine/sf iTrader: (13)	Wow..the time has come!! Excited for this build. Hard work and perseverance! __________________
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Kelse92 Major 1132 Rep 1,366 Posts Drives: Former e92 M3 Owner Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Just do OneLap and knock out your cross country track tour all in one shot! __________________ #ladydriven Heavy-spec M3 // KW Clubsports // AA x-pipe // Gintani muffler // Macht-Schnell intake // Gintani tune // OMP Seats // Too Many Apex Wheels // Stoptech ST-60 // Cobalt Friction brake pads
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