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I have a new car with 151 miles on it with a near full Flossman Carbon Fiber Wide body kit. It was a show/sponsor car in a previous life. I have the task now to figure out about getting this thing going. This is my 1st attempt to organize myself for "phase 1"; getting rolling. Canepa had heated the stock springs on the KW's listed to get a 3-4" ground clearance. Your review(s) are welcome.
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Get the car rolling
1. Dampers
a. Option 1; current Dampers on car. KW 200 1018 ( Art. Nr. 353 20 323) front BDL 330, KW 200 1111 (Art. Nr. 353 20 501) rear BDL333. I cannot find info on these???
i. Can the current suspension be used with new springs and/or other components
1. Supporting components; ARB bars, camber plates, reinforcement plates towers ARB base reinforcement
a. 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP420

b. Option 2; currently owned dampers with MCS 2 way non remote coil-overs for track E46 M3; Eibach 5” 2.25 ID 700#, Eibach 6” 2.25 ID 350#
i. Iteration 1; apply rears, reinforce rear shock tower mounts and source new damper for current control arms
ii. Iteration 2; apply rears, reinforce rear shock tower mounts and front and use SLR control arms
iii. Iteration 3; apply rears, reinforce rear shock tower mounts and AR Motorsports recommendations?
iv. Supporting components; ARB bars, camber plates, Clevis mounts, reinforcement plates towers
1. ARB base reinforcement
a. 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP420

c. Option 3; Source entire new MCS kit or like product
i. Iteration 1; non coil-over, no rear shock tower reinforcement
ii. Iteration 2; coil-over, rear shock tower reinforcement
iii. Iteration 3; AR Motorsport other recommendations
1. Supporting components; ARB bars, camber plates, Clevis mounts, reinforcement plates towers ARB base reinforcement
a. 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP420
d. Upgraded bushing/balljoints/arms??? What components must be considered with new Dampers
i. AKG 75D Differential bushing set
ii. Vorshlag Motorsports Nylon Competition Engine/Trans Mount set
iii. Ground Control Front Control Arm Bushing set
iv. Ground Control Rear Trailing Arm Bearing
v. Ground Control lower control arm (Race)
vi. Ground Control Front Camber Plate set
vii. Hypercoil zero rate Tender Spring pair
viii. Eibach spring spacer
ix. Replace stock ball joints in rear?
e. Summary
i. When considering my path, w/in reason, I want the cars components to be purposeful and well matched. If the spacers and wheel/tire size for the wheel opening is poorly matched, I am interested in addressing that. Bigger is not always better, but best choice should be considered. Phasing in components from one season to the other is acceptable and considerate to the pocket book.
ii. It would be nice to drive this to track sometimes, cars and coffee maybe, but very little. This will not be a commuter.
2. Wheels
a. Option 1; current wheels BBS 16 0288124, 16 0288123, 14 0288124, 0288123
i. Iteration 1; maintain front wheel spacers. These are not hub centric and measure a “whopping” 26.83 mm with digital caliper
ii. Iteration 2; delete front wheel spacer with custom length control arms
1. Control arm selection may change front damper selection
b. Option 2; change front wheel/tire size
i. Iteration 1; current control arm wheel and tire fitment
ii. Iteration 2; custom length control arm wheel and tire fitment; ie SLR kit that has dust caps and boot
3. Exhaust
a. Option 1; Epic Motorsports Headers, swaintech coating
i. Fabrication into sourced DKF component exhaust components
1. Exhaust cut-outs and actuator
2. Plug and play cat cells for DEQ PRN
a. I think the cut-out will interchange by my conversation with DKF
3. Is there any obvious fitment issues or additional budget considerations with exception to exhaust fab; ie heat shields, bracket mods, etc

b. Option 2; Super Sprint V1 stepped header, swaintech
c. Summary
i. In building the exhaust and installing, what aspects of the car will be accessible for the “smart” application/address components readily available for labor considerations. Is the engine dropped/pulled?
ii. In addition, in considering exhaust, does it automatically necessitate an EPIC tune? In an effort to avoid multiple “tune purchases”, should the exhaust wait until any consideration for plenum, cams, pulleys, etc.
4. Service Items for a car that has been sitting for 12 years with 151 miles total current date 10-19-19
a. Last Date of Service 12-03-14; miles 149. Dreyer and Reinbold, Inc. BMW/Mini
i. TWS Synthetic oil 1, oil filter
ii. Flush coolant, vent and pressure check system
b. What should even be considered
i. Does it need a “break-in” oil or another service with Total Quartz oil
ii. What is the longevity on valve cover gaskets
iii. Hoses?
iv. Injectors cleaned?
v. Fuel filter change?
vi. Fuel tank flush, treatment?
vii. Flush brakes
c. Inspect wing mounting provisions
d. Inspect Flossman kit for stability; show-car vs HPDE car