Sparco roadster, Momo, UUC, TC Kline, Turner, TMS, 6-speed, 6 speed, Lightweight, LTW, CSL, power vent windows, water pump, fan delete, electric fan.

A list of mods done to my '95 M3 (produced 6/94) (Died August, 17, 2008) with pictures, and tech procedures for E36 BMW's.


"We sneer at the people who buy Bimmers for All the Wrong Reasons-that is, for any purpose short of setting Personal Best land-speed records." Satch Carlson, Roundel, Runnin' on Empty, Aug 2001


"Simplify and add lightness." Colin Chapman, Founder of Lotus Engineering

Pics.

Click on the thumbnail to see a larger image or here to see its last day. Crunched M - Crunched M other side - One more angle.

Mods.

Exterior:

  • Color coded kidney grill
  • Selectable Daytime Running Lights (can run low, fog, and high beams if I want without exterior lights)
  • Completely de-badged (doors, sills, trunk)
  • "Motorsport International" door emblems and sills
  • Euro wide angle driver's mirror
  • OEM clear blinkers all around
  • Painted moldings all around car
  • Kosei K1 17x8.5 wheels
  • Tinted 35% semi-metallic
  • RD Sport Class II wing
  • Custom Alumalite front splitter
  • MA Shaw FRP hood with Sparco pins

Interior:

  • MOMO Tuner steering wheel, black with red stitching. Picture of old MOMO Runner
  • MOMO Race Al. Shift knob
  • Sparco Rev driver seat, Roadster for passenger. Picture
  • Rear view mirror changed for dual pivot adapted to a Broadway. Now able to move to headliner.
  • UUC adjustable clutch stop v2.0
  • UUC delrin clutch pedal bushings (Minimized side movement. Still noisy.)
  • "Motorsport International" door sills
  • Back seat removed and replaced with custom upholstery. Picture
  • Power vent window kit installed. How To.
  • Brake light kill switch.
  • Z8 starter switch in place of accessory socket.

Performance:

Drivetrain:

  • Jim C. performance chip with higher idle for LTW flywheel, 24# injectors, 3.5" HFM
  • 24# Injectors
  • 3.5" 540 HFM
  • Underdrive pullies
  • Custom intake with K&N filter
  • BMW 80°C thermostat with 3/4 distilled water, 1/4 BMW coolant, and Water Wetter.
  • Engine fan delete
  • 80°C aux fan switch.
  • VAC oil pan baffle/oil pump nut staked with Loctite
  • JB Racing lightweight flywheel
  • 6 speed Euro M3 transmission/driveshaft Picture of RPM@145mph with orginal 3:15 diff
  • Custom short shift kit for the 6 sp.
  • UUC trans. mounts
  • Blanton-built diff with 3.73 gears and 40% LSD Gear Chart 3.73
  • Red Line MTL/75W90NS mix in trans. (To quiet rattle from flywheel and still allow somewhat cold shifts)
  • UUC System-U exhaust See it.

Brakes/Suspension:

  • StopTech front brake kit, 332x32mm rotors (E46 M3 spec, 38-44 pistons)
  • StopTech rear brake kit, 332x32mm rotors (E36 M3 spec, 28-28 pistons)
  • Carbotech XP-8 pads
  • TC Kline SA coilovers (450F, 600R)
  • Ground Control tubular front sway bar
  • UUC rear sway bar
  • TMS Sway bar mount reinforcements
  • Mason Engineering aluminum strut bar
  • BMW Motorsport x-brace
  • Powerflex front control arm bushings
  • Powerflex trailing arm bushings
  • Motor-Force monoball front camber plates
  • BMP design adjustable rear camber arms. Picture

Weight Reduction: Under 3000 lbs, full with driver.

  • Kosei K-1 racing wheels (16.8 lbs.)
  • Back seat removal (approx. 60 lbs.) Picture
  • Sound insulation (approx. 80 lbs.)
  • Airbags removed (approx. 25 lbs.)
  • UUC exhaust (25 lbs. vs. 50 lbs. stock)
  • Optima battery (15 lbs. lighter than stock)
  • Lightweight flywheel (10 lbs. vs. 24 lbs. stock)
  • Sparco seats (15 lbs. vs. 60 lbs.) Picture
  • Cast manifolds replaced by OBD II tubular manifolds (approx. 10 lb. savings)
  • Front control arms replaced with aluminum E30 arms (approx. 8 lb. savings)
  • StopTech front brake kit (approx. 10 lb. savings)
  • StopTech rear brake kit (approx. 10 lb. savings)
  • A/C compressor/condenser/dryer/lines removed (approx. 20 lb. savings)
  • MA Shaw FRP hood with Sparco pins (approx. 35 lb. savings)
  • Fog light delete (approx. 4 lb. savings)
  • Custom lightweight audio system (approx. 10 lb. savings)
  • Single wiper conversion
  • Euro front bumper beam (approx. 4.5 lb. savings)
  • Euro rear bumper beam (approx. 6.5 lb. savings)
  • Aluminum Evo doors (25 lb. savings each door)

Tech Procedures

CHECK ENGINE: How to read your engine fault codes when the "CHECK ENGINE" light comes on.

Vent Window Kit: How to install the power vent window kit on coupes.

Non-AC factory heater controls: How to install the heater controls that came on E36's without AC, like the LTW.

E36 DIY site - mirror site: Lots of good DIY articles.

Links

Zeckhausen Racing: Best place for ALL your brake needs.

T.C. Kline Racing: The best place for suspension needs. The most helpful and knowledgeable people. Great customer support.

Bimmerworld: Great place for performance products. Good customer support.

Turner Motorsport: Very helpful and fair priced tuner for BMW's. Knowledgeable folks. Awesome customer support.

UUC Motorwerks: Great and unique products for BMW 3-series.

Rogue Engineering: BMW tuner with some well thought out products for BMW 3-series.

BMW Car Club of America: If you own a BMW, you owe it to yourself to join the club. At least check out an event at a local chapter.

E36 M3 FAQ: Right click on link and save file.

If you have any questions about any mods, email me at odortiz on yahoo

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 Created by David Ortiz

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