The Z4MC won't see the track next summer...

Gt4 · 03-28-2014, 07:19 AM

Because I just bought a Z3M Coupe track/race car

It's a 1999 Z3MC Cosmo black with beige interior. I will switch the dashboard for black soon.

It has the S52 engine with Turner Motorsport stage 2 (3.5 HFM, 3.5 throttle body, ...), Wilwood 6 pot front BBK, Moton Clubsport 14 clicks newer version, 3 sets of 17'' wheels (BBS RK, Roadstars, Kosei), swaybars, camber plates, diffsonline 1.5 way 3.73 LSD, Accusump, Setrab oil cooler, aluminum rad, Magnaflow muffler, catless exhaust, rollcage...

But the car is not in great shape overall. Body is a bit rough. It needs some love.

The roll cage is not properly done and I will do a new one myself. I will do Nascar type door bar on driver side to make some space to get in and out of the car. I will also get a new oem roof with the sunroof delete option. This will help me when I will weld the A-pillars to main hoop and rear strut tower to main hoop bars.

Car now weight 2850lbs with glass windows, full doors, sound deadening, ... I will try to lower that to 2500lbs.

avsbmw · 03-28-2014, 07:31 AM

Awesome! I was a little concerned when you were saying the Z4MC won't see the track

nekky · 03-28-2014, 09:11 AM

Awesome Marc! That's a lot of work, but looks like it be a helluva good time..

PLCZ4MC · 03-28-2014, 10:06 AM

Nice new ride for the track, now you have a nice ride for track and one for cruising in towns.

itdnwiwbp · 03-28-2014, 10:53 AM

Nice. Definitely jealous. Enjoy!

Gt4 · 03-28-2014, 11:07 AM

Thanks guys

I will work on the chassis this year but I would like to swap a S54 in it next year. And maybe transfer the ESS Vt445 on the Z3MC in the future!!!

DasGerman · 03-28-2014, 04:43 PM

Awesome!

Finnegan · 03-28-2014, 04:58 PM

inTgr8r · 03-28-2014, 05:46 PM

Nice score... Looks like lots of fun prep time ahead

Gt4 · 03-28-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Nice score... Looks like lots of fun prep time ahead

That's why I bought this car. I love to spend time modifying cars especially track/race oriented preparation.

I will post pics of the process.

DRedman45 · 03-29-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gt4

Thanks guys

I will work on the chassis this year but I would like to swap a S54 in it next year. And maybe transfer the ESS Vt445 on the Z3MC in the future!!!

Awesome buy man...I'd love to have a nice pair of coupes

Have you considered a euro s50/s52 swap over the s54? Should be even more straight forward than the s54, and similar in power.

dubsesd · 03-29-2014, 07:59 AM

Looks like an awesome track toy. Congrats

Gt4 · 03-29-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DRedman45

Awesome buy man...I'd love to have a nice pair of coupes

Have you considered a euro s50/s52 swap over the s54? Should be even more straight forward than the s54, and similar in power.

Yes I've considered the S50B30/S50B32. The swap would be way easier. But they are harder to find, cost around the same price as S54, they are older, aftermarket parts are harder to find also and sometimes more expensive, and my ESS vt445 wouldn't fit directly.

I am also looking at the S65/S85 option. That way, I would already have an ESS vt445 S54 donor car and the Z4MC would stay with same power range or more but NA and wouldn't be jealous of the Z3MC

3point0 · 04-01-2014, 11:59 PM

I'm very jealous right about now, congrats!

Gt4 · 04-02-2014, 04:58 AM

I slowly start to gutted the interior.

DANGER TO MANIFOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There wasn't just 10 rivets but also windshield urethane that hold the floor in place... The guy must has been traumatized when he saw Fast and Furious 1 back in the days!

I installed OMP pedals with more grip, a Jaffster shift knob and made a temporary DTM style steering wheel (used to be the battery hold down). I sold the 300mm Momo steering wheel and will get a 350mm OMP instead.

Kgolf31 · 04-02-2014, 10:52 AM

Very nice.

I hope you're planning on getting rid of those K1 Wheels?

Shorts · 04-02-2014, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gt4

I slowly start to gutted the interior.

DANGER TO MANIFOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This made me lol

Shorts · 04-02-2014, 01:11 PM

...car looks awesome btw - great project

Gt4 · 04-02-2014, 02:13 PM

They are already sold!!!

Actually, the car came with 3 sets of 17": OEM Roadstars, Kosei K1 and BBS RK. But I don't like the size and offset of those wheels.

I am going 18" with 18x9 et32 front and 18x10.5 et19 rear with 255/35 and 285/30

DerekSelmanRacing · 04-02-2014, 03:18 PM

These cars are known for the diff mounts tearing the rear floor area. Be certain you address that issue if it has not already been addressed.

Gt4 · 04-02-2014, 04:48 PM

The rear end is reinforce and the suspension is also modify to get more camber adjustment than stock. All the suspension is mount on delrin/solid bushings.

VinnieAces · 04-03-2014, 12:12 PM

well im in love

also lolled @ danger to manifold

03-28-2014, 07:19 AM	#1
Gt4 Captain 54 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 Estoril blue 6mt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (5)	The Z4MC won't see the track next summer... Because I just bought a Z3M Coupe track/race car It's a 1999 Z3MC Cosmo black with beige interior. I will switch the dashboard for black soon. It has the S52 engine with Turner Motorsport stage 2 (3.5 HFM, 3.5 throttle body, ...), Wilwood 6 pot front BBK, Moton Clubsport 14 clicks newer version, 3 sets of 17'' wheels (BBS RK, Roadstars, Kosei), swaybars, camber plates, diffsonline 1.5 way 3.73 LSD, Accusump, Setrab oil cooler, aluminum rad, Magnaflow muffler, catless exhaust, rollcage... But the car is not in great shape overall. Body is a bit rough. It needs some love. The roll cage is not properly done and I will do a new one myself. I will do Nascar type door bar on driver side to make some space to get in and out of the car. I will also get a new oem roof with the sunroof delete option. This will help me when I will weld the A-pillars to main hoop and rear strut tower to main hoop bars. Car now weight 2850lbs with glass windows, full doors, sound deadening, ... I will try to lower that to 2500lbs.
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03-28-2014, 07:31 AM	#2
avsbmw Captain 21 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA iTrader: (1)	Awesome! I was a little concerned when you were saying the Z4MC won't see the track
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03-28-2014, 09:11 AM	#3
nekky Wagon life 39 Rep 991 Posts Drives: '16 328d M Sport Touring Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2)	Awesome Marc! That's a lot of work, but looks like it be a helluva good time..
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03-28-2014, 10:53 AM	#5
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03-28-2014, 11:07 AM	#6
Gt4 Captain 54 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 Estoril blue 6mt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (5)	Thanks guys I will work on the chassis this year but I would like to swap a S54 in it next year. And maybe transfer the ESS Vt445 on the Z3MC in the future!!!
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04-01-2014, 11:59 PM	#14
3point0 Lieutenant 26 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 3.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Audi S4 Avant [0.00] 2005 BMW Z4 [5.67]	I'm very jealous right about now, congrats! __________________ 2005 Z4 3.0 steptronic \| TiSilver on Black \| sport & premium package \| 108s \| Msport seats \| wind deflector OMP strut bar \| blacked out emblems \| de-french-fried \| sound gen \| DIY aux input \| custom speedo logos \| stubby antenna \| polished exhaust tips
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Gt4 Captain 54 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 Estoril blue 6mt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (5)	I slowly start to gutted the interior. DANGER TO MANIFOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There wasn't just 10 rivets but also windshield urethane that hold the floor in place... The guy must has been traumatized when he saw Fast and Furious 1 back in the days! I installed OMP pedals with more grip, a Jaffster shift knob and made a temporary DTM style steering wheel (used to be the battery hold down). I sold the 300mm Momo steering wheel and will get a 350mm OMP instead.
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04-02-2014, 10:52 AM	#16
Kgolf31 Brigadier General 459 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Very nice. I hope you're planning on getting rid of those K1 Wheels?
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Shorts Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: E86 M coupe, E91 325xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	...car looks awesome btw - great project
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Gt4 Captain 54 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 Estoril blue 6mt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (5)	They are already sold!!! Actually, the car came with 3 sets of 17": OEM Roadstars, Kosei K1 and BBS RK. But I don't like the size and offset of those wheels. I am going 18" with 18x9 et32 front and 18x10.5 et19 rear with 255/35 and 285/30
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Gt4 Captain 54 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 Estoril blue 6mt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (5)	The rear end is reinforce and the suspension is also modify to get more camber adjustment than stock. All the suspension is mount on delrin/solid bushings.
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04-03-2014, 12:12 PM	#22
VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	well im in love also lolled @ danger to manifold __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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