1995 BMW E36 M3
1995 BMW E36 M3
So the third car has finally been added to the stable – it’s not an EVO or an E90 but is pretty cool!
She’s a pristine black on black 1995 E36 M3 with a ferocious 1999 M3 power plant. What makes this car so much fun is that it has many of the right essentials to put it on the track. Yet, it is still a great daily driver and a sleeper!
M3 a sleeper? Yes, it starts with the 1999 M3 OBDII motor in the OBDI car. If that isn’t cool enough, it’s dressed with SuperSprint Euro headers, JB Racing LTW 11lb. flywheel, Dinan short shift kit, Conforti/Turner Motorsports chip, Dinan Carbon CAI tube and filter, Euro HFM, 24 lb injectors, oversized Treehouse racing unrestricted throttle body, new metal impeller water pump, Guibo flex disk, 3.2I OBDII center section cats and more. What makes it handle? This starts with 245/40ZR-17 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec’s, these sit on Zimmerman rotors, Hawk HP + pads, Motul RBF 600, Dinan front & rear sway bars, Dinan suspension, Koni SA shocks with Dinan springs, Ground Control adjustable rear lower control arms, Treehouse racing eyeball arms and more…can’t give away all the secrets!
This is a great start to what will end up being MW3Motorsports’ first full track prepped car. There are many more additions to the motor and chassis to come so stay tuned and you’ll see the progress as we move to the next stages of car development.
2008 BMW E90 M3
2008 BMW E90 M3
This black beauty gets plenty of stares when she’s clean… and even when she’s not. The newest M3 body-style is clearly a hit. Forget the aluminum body panels though. This M remains true to BMW rally heritage and has proven itself to be a contender on the track. The 4.0L 414-hp V8 engine roars to life with gusto (and provides 295 lb-ft of torque). Standard 6MT means driver is in full control. The Technology Package is a must: adjustable suspension (EDC), variable throttle control, stability control (DSC) power options are requirements for everyday and track driving. This is no Sally… even if she does have 4-doors.
Only mods to-date have been to provide a very important addition at the track – stopping power. Hawk HP Plus pads were put on the front along with a brake fluid change to Motul 600 (boiling brake fluid is a thing of the past). Most recently, the iDrive controller knob was updated to the 2009 version and helps tremendously with usability in daily-driving conditions.
Blizzaks (18”, staggered setup) are on now to contend with Colorado winter weather driving conditions, but the search is on for new shoes to wear on the track… in addition to new street shoes. Driver and car were feeling each other out for the first season and managed to demolish Michelin PS2s in the final event of the season at Pueblo (RMC BMW CCA DE 10/3). Eyes are peeled for some stylish, forged, lightweight 18” wheels for the track (rubber TBD depending on research). Fingers are crossed for a deal on replacement PS2s to go on the OEM 19” staggered setup for everyday drives… and maybe any wet track conditions that may pop up.
There is plenty of carbon fiber on the wish list to lighten the load. Search any forum and you’ll find many who bemoan the 3700+ lb weight of this car. Hood, trunk, roof, diffusers… the options seem endless (the seats are staying intact… for now). Exhaust could provide hp gains. As could various software updates. Stay “tuned” for updates…
