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1997 build

BMW M3

Boston Green · @E30m3_zealots

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The story

About 5 years ago we bought this car for our 16 year old daughter (Her Choice). About 6 months ago she got a new MINI and we reclaimed this car and are turning it into our Track/Autocross/Fun car.

The build

This build has legacy mod data that hasn't been migrated to the new parts catalog yet. It still shows below; re-tag in step 3 to add brands, retailers, and notes.

Performance (legacy)

  • 17x8.5 et 40 Apex Arc-8 Wheels
  • 245/40 17 Potenza RE-71R Tires
  • Dinan Springs and Koni Single Adjustable struts and shocks
  • Reversed upper strut mounts
  • Turner Front/Rear Sway Bars
  • UUC Exhaust
  • Turner RTAB limiters
  • Adjustable rear lower control arms
  • Rolled rear fenders
  • Hawk HP+ Brake pads

Cosmetic (legacy)

  • Smoked Corner Markers and Rear Tailights
  • Depot front headlights
  • Schroth Rally 4 Harnesses

Service history

Track maintenance over time — oil changes, brake pads, anything you wrench on.

E30m3_zealots hasn't logged any service records on this build.

Other info

What a blast this car is to drive! It is a work in progress and we are having fun making mods a little at a time.

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Vehicle

Year
1997
Color
Boston Green

Specs

  • 240 HP and 225 lb-ft torque
  • 3.2 L S52 US spec
  • ZF 5HP18 5 speed Automatic (Manual Swap in future)
  • 3.38:1 final drive with limited slip
  • Boston Green/Black Nappa Leather

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