Let me introduce myself - Switch from E46 M3 to Z4MC

[Gt4]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Carl m'a appelé. Je suis plus certain si j'y vais ou pas à CMP en Mai (AISA)...

et oui 11 mai à LCMT c'est certain.

Come on! C'est pas si cher pour 2 journées avec beaucoup de temsp de piste à Calabogie et des instructuers de qualité. Ça va te faire connaître un autre club.

J'avais Claude Bourbonnais avec moi dans la voiture en 2010 quand je voulais obtenir ma license de circuit routier et quelques tours de piste avec lui te font réaliser à quel point tu as des choses à apprendre sur un circuit. J'ai appris plus avec lui en quelque tours de piste qu'avec bien d'autres instructeurs durant des journées complètes...

[Gt4]

Well very little update to the car but my trailer project is going well.

I bought this plastic box for 50$. It use to go in a pick-up truck but really like the shape that clears the fenders. I will put all my tools, jack, fluids, spares parts, ..., in that box for track days. It's just sitting on the trailer for the moment.





I also start to fabricate the hitch for the M Coupe. Should be ready within 1-2 week.

[l4zy]

awesome! nice to see another person doing the tow hitch mod. more info on that please?!?

[Gt4]

Forgot to mention that I bought a used 2007 Hyundai Sonata hidden hitch with all the wiring harness for 35$ on Kijiji to start my custom hitch.

I have a target of 500$ for the trailer, hitch, box and 48''x52'' aluminium checker plates platform with a box for the fuel jugs.

[Gt4]

Also got my Recaro Pole Position all leather (no suede insert) with aluminum side mounts and sliders. I will need floors mounts, I might do them myself.

[ZStig]

I'm jelly. Those seats are $$$$, and very hard to find used for under $1500 for a set

[Gt4]

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

I'm jelly. Those seats are $$$$, and very hard to find used for under $1500 for a set

Exact. They were not cheap but I always wanted a set of those. Used to have the velour version in my race car and they were the most comfortable race seat I found on the market.

Now imagine when you are on the wrong side of the border and have to pay custom fees for almost every parts you buy new or used from USA. You guys have no idea how almost everything is more expensive here in Canada.

[beta]

Those seats are beautiful. Good job on the trailer too, being able to haul your own tires + tools to the track is pretty awesome. So far the build is going great, I'm sure there's a lot more to come.

[Gt4]

Sorry for all those crappy Iphone pics...

Here is pics of the engine bay right now. I really like the 3 struts paint in black with plastidip. I also remove the windwasher fluid reservoir to do the CSL headers and didn't reinstalled it. I already bypass the connector. I need to do an Aquapel or rainX now.





Got some parts this week from Bimmerworld:

Brass radiator bleeder screw


Jaffster shift knob


Also got PF01 track pads front/rear, oil cooler diverter valve, motorsport thermostat and AIM Solo lap timer



I started to figure how to install my AIM Solo lap timer. So far, I routed the wire to the 12v connector but it will stay plug permantly because of the 3 gauges/gauge pod. I also need to figure how to fabricate a bracket and fix it behind the air duct or aluminum trim.

[Gt4]

Almost done with the trailer, painted the frame steel grey and the tire rack/fenders/wheels flat black. Next project will be the hitch.








I also buy a suction cup for the AIM Solo, I don't have time to do something custom. I just cut into the upper section of the vents to get the wire through the ducts.

[Gt4]

Lightweight battery dual purpose modification; my coilovers box fit in the trunk

[sabbanick]

Love what your doing with the car. Keep us updated on how towing the utility trailer with the coupe goes...I am really considering going this route with my car. I would traveling anywhere from 3hrs to days to hit up tracks.

[Gt4]

Originally Posted by sabbanick

Love what your doing with the car. Keep us updated on how towing the utility trailer with the coupe goes...I am really considering going this route with my car. I would traveling anywhere from 3hrs to days to hit up tracks.

I have almost finish to fabricate the hitch and trailer. I should be able to try this setup within the end of the month.

I would like to make some hitch for sale once mine will be functionnal but not too sure it's a good idea with all the legal stuff.

[Tonybest]

Nice meeting you last weekend Marc, Hope you'll get all the kinks out and and enjoy the car on track soon. You need to expect some difference... from what you had before. But try to remember how your M3 was before you stripped it from all unnecessary weight...
Your car looks great.

Count me in for the hitch... at my own risk.

I will be at LCMT tomorrow.

[sabbanick]

Id be down for one too!

[Gt4]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Nice meeting you last weekend Marc, Hope you'll get all the kinks out and and enjoy the car on track soon. You need to expect some difference... from what you had before. But try to remember how your M3 was before you stripped it from all unnecessary weight...
Your car looks great.

Count me in for the hitch... at my own risk.

I will be at LCMT tomorrow.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend at Calabogie with AISA and learn something in this school. You have really good technique and you are really smooth on the track, it was a pleasure to be your instructor.

I need to admit I was a bit disapointed with the speed I was (or wasn't) carrying out of the corners. The KW Clubsport are way softer than I expected... But I am pretty sure I will be able to have some fun with the car this summer. I just need to learn it and deal with the fact that it's a street car.

On sunday, I was faster afetr adjusting the dampers properly. The Hankook V12 are not the greatest tires I tried but are correct to learn the car.

I won't be there tomorrow at LCMT. I will be there next event with Viperclub at LCMT for sure

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by Gtfour

Hope you enjoyed your weekend at Calabogie with AISA and learn something in this school. You have really good technique and you are really smooth on the track, it was a pleasure to be your instructor.

I need to admit I was a bit disapointed with the speed I was (or wasn't) carrying out of the corners. The KW Clubsport are way softer than I expected... But I am pretty sure I will be able to have some fun with the car this summer. I just need to learn it and deal with the fact that it's a street car.

On sunday, I was faster afetr adjusting the dampers properly. The Hankook V12 are not the greatest tires I tried but are correct to learn the car.

I won't be there tomorrow at LCMT. I will be there next event with Viperclub at LCMT for sure

Thanks for the compliments.

I didn't go to LCMT as I was very sick that morning and didn't want to chance it.

Now preparing to go to Mosport this FRI-SAT-SUN with Trillium.