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E30 M3 GT2 Race Car

1990 BMW M3 SCCA GT2 / BMW CCA D-Modified Race Car $22,500 (as is).

All receipts and records have been kept for this car. I picked it up in July of 2000 from a gentleman in San Diego by the name of Linh Nguyen. Unfortunately no more then two months later at her second track event she spun a rod-bearing at Willow Springs Intl Raceway. I couldn't afford a fresh engine rebuild but did start to slowly fabricate the car into a full blown 'Gruppe A' spec chassis (for the most part) as I became a partner in a motorsport fabrication business. Eventually I was able to afford to purchase a stock 110,000 mile S14 engine from a fellow BMW CCA driving instructor and threw it in. Car has been running since Fall of 04' and has only seen two test days (Buttonwillow and Streets of Willow).

REASON FOR SALE:

The reason I'm selling is because I quit my job and returned to school. Although she has become an integral part of my life in the past five years, I do not have the time or money to showcase this car on the race circuit.

CAR'S POTENTIAL:

As lean as she is (2175 lbs dry) and with the best suspension available, the car has tremendous potential to be a front-runner at a BMW CCA Club Race. The engine is stock, but certainly doesn't let the car down as the light weight transforms the acceleration and results in some alarming braking potential. The addition of a 4.45 or higher differential or close-ratio gearbox is all she really needs. However, the suspension and drivetrain are prepared for a lot of horsepower (I originally planned on putting in a 2.5 before I decided I couldn't afford to get into racing). Car wouldn't hesitate dealing with a 300hp S14 2.5 or even an inline six cylinder conversion. The car does not utilize swaybars although they can easily be bolted-on (I have all the hardware). I recommend increasing the spring rates or adding bars with the current springs to begin a solid start to your racing season.

CHASSIS / BODY (2175lbs dry):

• BMW 1990 M3 Alpine White w/ Black Interior (originally)
• 12 point 1.5"x0.095" 4130 (chromoly) rollcage that connects to rear subframe in 4 points and geos through the front firewall into the shock towers
• Rear shock towers push customized so coilover location medially allowing addition of very thick rear tires.
• Sunroof and sunroof shelf completely removed and replaced with Aluminum skin.
• MA Shaw Carbon Fiber Hood (held in place by Sparco hoodpins)
• Fiber Artz carbon/fiberglass front bumper
• SPA Technique GT side mirrors
• Lexan windows (front, side quarter-panels, and rear). All windows Dzus-tabbed to car for quick removal.
• Reinforced front subframe with fresh bolts.
• Reinforced rear subframe mounts with two aluminum spacers between upper differential bolts and body.
• Translates into a 4-point rear subframe, old BMW Gruppe A trick.
• *All lights function except turn indicators and interior cabin (gutted interior)

SUSPENSION (recently corner-balanced for current spring rates):

• Front (traditional macpherson strut BMW layout):
• Koni 2817 coilovers custom fabricated to E30 M3 hubs
• Ground Control race camber/caster plates
• 15mm H&R Wheel Spacers
• *25mm roll-center (Ackermann) spacers included, but requires 16"+ wheels. (currently sitting on 550lb front springs)
• Rear (Gruppe-A style, 100% uniball with rear coilover transformation):
• Koni 8212 coilovers custom-built by Koni for this specific car's rear suspension cycle.
• Custom rear trailing arms (camber/toe adjustable by way of heim joints & eccentrics).
• 15mm H&R Wheel Spacers
• *Updated version of the control arms found on Ron Checca's latest D-Mod E30 M3.
• (currently sitting on 350lb rear springs)

ENGINE:

• 111,000 mile S14 motor with all new gaskets, timing chain components (including S52 tensioner), spark plugs, etc. 100% stock BMW internals. Very recent and taught valve adjustment. Only 'mod' is an EVO airbox inlet.
• Custom 304 Stainless Exhaust System (side-exit, very loud from inside the car). Very light.
• Burns Stainless custom exhaust collector (Y-Pipe / 2-1)

DRIVETRAIN:

• 8lb MPD Flywheel
• Sachs Sport Pressure Plate. Fresh throw-out & pilot bearings
• Fresh center support bearing

BRAKES:

• Steel-braided brake lines front & rear.
• Original BMW ABS

WHEELS / TIRES:

• 4 x Kosei K1 Racing 15x8 with Avon full slicks (heat cycled, practically brand new)
• 4 x BMW M3 original basket weaves. Rims alone, no tires.

FUEL SYSTEM:

• 18 gallon fuel cell (ATL's large "Well Cell". That sits in the spare tire well).
• Bosch high-output fuel pump (part # 580 254 044) with pre-filter.
• All plumbing behind factory Hard Lines is steel-braided high-pressure with AN fittings throughout.

INSTRUMENTATION:

• SPA Technique 9,000rpm black face tachometer with programmable 3-Stage shift lights.
• VDO Oil Pressure (w/ warning light), Water Temperature, Oil Temperature and Fuel Level gauges.
• Custom Aluminum dashboard that only occupies driver's side (see pictures).
• Custom Aluminum switchpanel located to the right of e-brake location for auxiliary switches (ie, lights)
• Push-Button engine startup system (no more original BMW ignition tumbler/key required)

SAFETY / INTERIOR:

• COBRA Imola 2 Kevlar Race Seat MOUNTED low and on top of rollcage tubing. (Adjustable sidemounts)
• SPARCO 313 Alcantara black 330mm steering wheel
• SafeCraft race harnesses, 2004 stamp
• Longacre broad-vision rear view mirror (roll-cage mounted)
• Electrical cut-off switch: located just inside driver's side window (within reach for driver and corner workers)
• Spare key included
• TeamTech mesh window safety net

STEERING:

• SPA-Technique 4130 quick-release
• Steering Column integrated into rollcage for lower position
• Steering shaft is custom 4130, significantly longer to bring wheel closer/lower to driver.
• Utilizes high-quality precision ball bearings. (Seating position feels similar to a formula car for persons 5'9"-6'1")

MISCELLANEOUS Parts/Features:

• Odyssey PC925 battery positioned in the rear area of the passenger compartment.
  • Custom mounted on tray and inside sealed
  aluminum container
• Car is completely re-wired and comprised mostly of eyelet-type connectors for racing conditions
• Original key still works to lock the doors/trunk

Contact Information

Terry Best
TBest90662@aol.com
(949) 690-5191 (cell)