Just some small journal by ariusen

[AriuSen]

Hey,

so as some of you know, I got my z4m about a month ago.

the car already had kw clubsport, PFC bbk, supersprint race muffler, solid subframe and differential bushings, recaro seats, welded cage, 6 point harness and a drift ebrake that i wont be using and the shop is removing for me today.

so I had a chance to test once the car at the track. Impressions? This car is AMAZING! I drove e92 m3, e46 m3 and my all time favorite s2k at the track and the z4m is the perfect car for me....its right between and m3 e46 and an s2k. it has the power of the m3 e46 and the agility of the s2k kinda.


So I went to the track with rs3 245/35/18 front and 265/35/18...didnt feel that much understeer like others stated, maybe its just the way of driving.

I just got fender pull to be able to run 275/35/18 square with re71r...will post my impression of the change later.

I will also keep updating my suspension settings, the try and errors, etc.

So here are the mods the car has today.
supersprint full exhaust race
superspring headers v1
jrz rs 2 with hyperco 700lbs/850lbs
ground control race camber plate
Ground Control Rear Articulating Spring Perches
Ground Control Rear Spring Alignment Perches
Ground control race Spherical Rear Shock Mounts
Aluminum differential and solid bushings
pfc bbk with pfc 07 pads

Job done over this past 2 weeks myself
engine, trans, diff, clutch, brake oil change,
new rotors and pads (old ones were bad already)
cdv delete valve gasket, spark plugs, spark plug gasket.

things that are to be installed.
just bought the FCAB recommended by inTgr8r
akg RCAB
Turner camber arms
AkG motor and trans mount

thanks everyone for many recommendations and tips. I sent pm to lot of people and everyone helped me a lot like intgr8r, the hack, vanne on whatsapp lol

I am not a picture guy, but I took a few. I will try to post more as my car is at the shop to remove drift ebrake, corner balance and alignment.

Once I get a chance ill upload track videos when i try this new mods.

this is a video of my e92 m3

[Vanne]

Mate, love those pics mate, keep them coming.

that BBK, how many pistons in that at the front and rear? looks pretty heavy duty

That coupe is pretty much track ready mate, love it, looks like a nice cage and what recaro's are they? looks great.

oh just a heads up mate, received the dampers today, bloody good show

[Beedub]

those wheels suit the car perfectly, serious brakes and serious suspension.....

i love the steering wheel, can you post little more about the boss used and how you got that to work with no lights??


The car looks very much a track car and id guess its very very quick, i LOVE these little cars!

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by Vanne

Mate, love those pics mate, keep them coming.

that BBK, how many pistons in that at the front and rear? looks pretty heavy duty

That coupe is pretty much track ready mate, love it, looks like a nice cage and what recaro's are they? looks great.

oh just a heads up mate, received the dampers today, bloody good show

It's 4 piston and 2 rear

The seats are Recaro profi spg

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by Beedub

those wheels suit the car perfectly, serious brakes and serious suspension.....

i love the steering wheel, can you post little more about the boss used and how you got that to work with no lights??


The car looks very much a track car and id guess its very very quick, i LOVE these little cars!

Sorry.... Boss used? No lights? Didn't understand what part you r talking about.

[Vanne]

he means how the steering wheel is connected to the steering shaft (boss kit) to match up the BMW end to the actual steering wheel bolt on bit.

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by Beedub

those wheels suit the car perfectly, serious brakes and serious suspension.....

i love the steering wheel, can you post little more about the boss used and how you got that to work with no lights??


The car looks very much a track car and id guess its very very quick, i LOVE these little cars!

Originally Posted by Vanne

he means how the steering wheel is connected to the steering shaft (boss kit) to match up the BMW end to the actual steering wheel bolt on bit.

thanks lol.
its actually a MOMO hub for bmw. this picture has the NKG quick release, but it can be used without it too.
the airbag light was just coded out by a friend of mine.

[AriuSen]

things that were installed, but I didnt upload the pics.

Now I have removed all oem bushings and mounts + GC camber arms....I love how the car handles, but if you daily....impossible!....its not comfy at all! about noises, I dont know...my exhaust is too loud.



bushings + SS headers + section 1 + section 2 + SS mufflers race.


JRZ rs2 installed.








my track wheels =) Do you guys think the height is ok? I was thinking of lowering the rear a little bit.


At last, added my number.

[longress]

Looks great. Thanks for posting all your steps along the way!
Who makes your rear adjustable lower control arms?

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by longress

Looks great. Thanks for posting all your steps along the way!
Who makes your rear adjustable lower control arms?

those are ground control, but if you plan on getting it, I would get it from Turner or akg.
these I got from my friend. it was making knocking noise on his car right when he installed, but oddly on mine it doesn't make noise.

[inTgr8r]

FWIW, Another option is R.Eng.
That's what I'm running, with spherical bearings and they have been great.
IRC the R.Eng are the only ones that have dust/dirt protection on the sphericals
http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogu...RM/ARCA_2.html

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

FWIW, Another option is R.Eng.
That's what I'm running, with spherical bearings and they have been great.
IRC the R.Eng are the only ones that have dust/dirt protection on the sphericals
http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogu...RM/ARCA_2.html

always with great information! I wish you were in socal lol