Autocrossed and Daileeeed Money Grubbin' E36 325i

[dotslashapex]

Figured I'd post up a few photos of my DSP E36 race car.

A while ago I actually decided to get a photoshoot done with a local photographer down here in San Diego. My car isn't the prettiest machine out there, but she's definitely a proper setup little E36. My wife and I co-drive her at the local Autocross venues down here in San Diego. Although I may catch sh!t for this we usually run with the SCCA instead of BMWCCA, although I do enjoy the BMW club's lunches and refreshments hehe :)

MANY MANY Thanks to Midnight Oil Motorsports (http://www.midnightoilmotors.com) for their continued support and superior service.

Car: 1993 Schwarz II BMW 325i 4 Door

Engine


M50 Singe Stage VANOS with Tick-Tick Mod :alright
AFE 50 C.A.R.B Legal Cold Air Intake
Turner Motorsport Tune

Lubricants


Motul 8100x 5W-30 Full Synthetic every 7500 miles (rated for 15k, but since I daily it and have a it as a dual driver autocross car, I figured it's best to switch it out at those intervals)
Redline Diff Fluid
Motul 6100 Full Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid (clutch and brakes)

Suspension


AST4150 single adjustable shocks
Swift Springs
Racing Dynamic Front and Rear Sway Bars
Ground Control Camber Plates



Drivetrain


Stock Getrag 5 speed


Brakes


PFC BBK ST43 Pads

Exhaust


Active Autowerke Gen III E36 Cat-Back Exhaust System

For folks wondering if this car passed Nazifornia SMOG, the answer is YES. She passed both visual AND the sniffer test with FLYING COLORS without hookups lol.

ON TO PICS!!

And a few pix that were taken via my photographer of milorifilms.com, shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II:

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Few Action Shots:

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Wifey taking her out for the spin

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On the 16" Meshies:

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Angel eyes on for good luck :)

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I love meshies....
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This was a cool shot from a go-pro still. Countered over on 245/40/17 V710's full throttle nippin' that apex 4 inches from the cone box!

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In grid...

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Oopsie I need to be over THEEEERREEE:

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[danewilson77]

Awesome pics. Thanks D.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[M0nk3y]

Nice shots.

What are the Bav Auto springs rated at? Appears you have some good roll action going on. Any future plans?

Got any videos :)

[dotslashapex]

Actually I have no idea... I called and asked and they said they dont know....

They are pretty soft...butt tells me it's probably around 400lb but I dunno.

The suspension needs an overhaul for 2013. Need to finalize attack plan...I hope to have a set of coilovers on by march for the national tour in San Diego.

[dotslashapex]

I do have vids...most of them are boring but I will find the ones I won class in to post up!

[M0nk3y]

Actually I have no idea... I called and asked and they said they dont know....

They are pretty soft...butt tells me it's probably around 400lb but I dunno.

The suspension needs an overhaul for 2013. Need to finalize attack plan...I hope to have a set of coilovers on by march for the national tour in San Diego.

If you want to have a nice set-up to dial in the car, look into DA suspension. Expensive, but worth it.

AST 4200 or TCK DA coilovers are a good place to look. The adjustability with those are pretty awesome.

Happy modding. :)



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[dotslashapex]

Those are on my list for consideration although I'm not really fussed with what I run as long as it works. Cost is always an issue. With one income just now and racing the e36 all season with two drivers and rcomps is enough to keep funds fairly tight. I want to explore all options..may even try different setups before I am happy with the final variant. Honestly anything would be better than what we have now...

[Hermes]

Pretty sure (I haz been drinking tonight) Brandon said he met TC Kline, who proceeded to comment that the Ground Control's on his E36 M3 were a TCK designed product... just letting you know


Another thing I've also heard through the grapevine - BavAuto springs are actually rebranded Swiss B&G's... well at least for E21's that's true, not sure about other chassis codes but I doubt they would switch manufacturers.

[dotslashapex]

Pretty sure (I haz been drinking tonight) Brandon said he met TC Kline, who proceeded to comment that the Ground Control's on his E36 M3 were a TCK designed product... just letting you know


Another thing I've also heard through the grapevine - BavAuto springs are actually rebranded Swiss B&G's... well at least for E21's that's true, not sure about other chassis codes but I doubt they would switch manufacturers.

That's all really good to know. Yeah the springs are ok I guess...just need something more advanced. We have done all we can with this setup.

[M0nk3y]

Pretty sure (I haz been drinking tonight) Brandon said he met TC Kline, who proceeded to comment that the Ground Control's on his E36 M3 were a TCK designed product... just letting you know


Another thing I've also heard through the grapevine - BavAuto springs are actually rebranded Swiss B&G's... well at least for E21's that's true, not sure about other chassis codes but I doubt they would switch manufacturers.

Ground control uses Koni shocks. I think that is where it ends though.


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[Torxuvin]

I've driven on GC coils on an e46 m3. Don't know if there is any relation, but they seemed like a good product

[dotslashapex]

Well it's been in basically under wraps as they were building the car over at Midnight Oil, but it's back!

Mods include new AST suspension, D-Force Wheels, new brakes, etc etc. It's really nicely dialed in and the car handles like it's on rails just now.

few pics :)

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The car's dynamics have really changed and are totally incredible. Actual shoot coming soon after I get some money together and recover from a month of being laid off :)

[danewilson77]

Looks great D. Love the tuck.

[johnrando]

:like

[LivesNearCostco]

What kind of AST coilovers and what spring rates?

[dotslashapex]

What kind of AST coilovers and what spring rates?

since the 4250's aren't in stock yet, I opted for the 4150's for now which can be modded to be double adjustable. We're going to try some 650/700 lb springs to see if that works, but it's all in theory. Don't quote me on spring rates as I'm not 100% sure what they are just now.

[Ryans323i]

Ooo lala! #becauseracecar

[JupiterBMW]

I would like everyone to take note... 4 door... Race car...

Rando, William, you guys got that...?? :biggrin

:thumbsup Looks great.

[Audi 0000]

Love the E36. The wheels make me jealous :) Keep up the good work.

[M3TA5IN]

Looks awesome man! Love the work you've done.


Sent from my fancy city machine.

[M0nk3y]

What Hoo Hoos you running? Those don't look like A6s

[bcleaver]

Look like hoosier rain tires

[Mike V]

650/700 should work great. Looking forward to seeing pictures without that massive body roll. :)

[dotslashapex]

I would like everyone to take note... 4 door... Race car...

Rando, William, you guys got that...?? :biggrin

:thumbsup Looks great.

4 doors are a more stable than coupes! :thumbsup

[dotslashapex]

Love the E36. The wheels make me jealous :) Keep up the good work.

Thank you! Car turned out epic!

[dotslashapex]

What Hoo Hoos you running? Those don't look like A6s

Agreed. They are Hoosier wets. I didn't have a chance to get tires in time and these were just available at the time. Wish I'd run the tour on the Star Specs.

[dotslashapex]

650/700 should work great. Looking forward to seeing pictures without that massive body roll. :)

Ask and you shall receive!

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[dotslashapex]

Looks awesome man! Love the work you've done.


Sent from my fancy city machine.

Thank you!!

[danewilson77]

How come the letters on the side of your car are not "DSA"?

[Ryans323i]

How come the letters on the side of your car are not "DSA"?

:rofl #becauseracecar

[dotslashapex]

How come the letters on the side of your car are not "DSA"?

Because demanding Asian dad wasn't strict enough and as such I am a disappointment ;)

DSP is an scca class for the car :rockon

[danewilson77]

:shifty

[dotslashapex]

Car is for sale...my for sale thread is awaiting moderation, but contact me if interested!!