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Keeping this journal to document the build and experience of E86M ownership the second time around
Photos also posted to IG: CSLFMotorsport

Links to Journal Entries:

0002 Seat Upgrade: Cobra / VAC / Schroth

0003 Pedal Upgrade: Pedal Haus

0004 Shifter: Autosolutions

0005 Half Cage Preparation: Bulkhead Delete

0006 Air Intake: Eventuri

0007 Suspension Upgrade: JRZ / Hyperco / Ground Control

0008 Strut Brace: Rogue Engineering

0009 Battery Upgrade: Braille / Macht Schnell

0010 Half Cage Preparation: Headliner & Wire Harness Protection

0011 Half Cage Build

0012 Battery Relocation

0013 Aero Upgrade: VRS GT Wing

0014 Half Cage Preparation & Paint: Titan (Titanium) Silver

0015 Exhaust Upgrade: Stromung Axle Back w/ 89mm Tips

0016 Exterior Upgrade: Gloss Black Roof

0017 Wheel Upgrade: HRE R43

0018 Exterior Upgrade: VRS 2 Piece Splitter / Euro Bumper / Aero Side Skirts

0019 Intake & Tune Upgrade: Evolve

0020 Exhaust Comparison: OEM / Supersprint / Rogue / RPI

0021 Intake & Tune Upgrade: Karbonius + Evolve

0022 Steering Wheel Upgrade: Sparco + NRG

0023 Stereo Upgrade: Appradio + JL

0024 Transmission Mount Upgrade: Rogue Engineering

0025 Engine Mount Upgrade: Vibra-Technics

0026 Engine Mount Bolt Upgrade: McMaster-Carr

0027 Shifter Upgrade: CAE / Hard Motorsport

0028 FCAB Upgrade: SuperPro

0029 RTAB Upgrade: Meyle + ECS

0030 Exhaust Upgrade: DKF S-Pipe

0031 Brake Upgrade: Brembo GT BBK

0032 Road Trip / Parts Run: VRS Cooling Bonnet + Rear Diffuser System

0033 Weight Comparison: Varis VSDC Hood VS OE Aluminum

0034 Quality Check: OE vs Varis Hood Mounting Point Dimensions

0035 Exhaust Upgrade: Rogue Engineering X-Pipe

0036 Pre-Install Detail Photos: VRS Diffuser System 1 & 2, Carbon

0037 Pre-Install Detail Photos: VRS Cooling Bonnet, VSDC

0038 Data Acquisition Upgrade: Coolant Temperature Sending Unit Installation

0039 Cooling Upgrade: CSF Aluminum Radiator

0040 Dipstick Upgrade: OE BMW CSL

0041 Photo Opp: Engine Bay w/Hood Removed

0042 VRS Cooling Bonnet Installation

0043 Data Acquisition Upgrade: Bimmerworld Oil Distribution Block + Oil Pressure Sending Unit

0044 Exhaust Upgrade: KKS Titanium Axle Back Mufflers



The calm before the storm.



Picked this beauty up from a fellow ZPOST member. Added APEX ARC-8 wheels, Toyo R888s and RPI GT exhaust to the otherwise stock M


First deep cleaning!