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rstoughy

12-02-2015, 10:48 PM

So Back in the middle of last rear I bought this car from lawsy to compete in a sprint series I do at Knockhill.

The car was very well sorted with some really nice bits so it was just a case of putting my own mark on it.

I thought it was about time I stuck some pictures up of the last 8 or so months so here's what I have been up to.

June on the way back from Shanes with the new purchase.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140607-00758.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140607-00758.jpg.html)

So rear spoiler off which left this on the bootlid

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140608-00764.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140608-00764.jpg.html)

As this was going to be my race car a CSL rep lid was ordered up from Poland. 3 days later this arrived and was quickly painted and fitted.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140610-00776.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140610-00776.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140619-00801_zps60381f1d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140619-00801_zps60381f1d.jpg.html)

So then it was time to try it out so a quick trip over to Germany for my yearly DN days

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/DN10C_1840HR_zps2dcc4c64.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/DN10C_1840HR_zps2dcc4c64.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/DN10E_1448HR_zpsaea4d142.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/DN10E_1448HR_zpsaea4d142.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/10526138_879206418762303_2807367085747565654_n.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/10526138_879206418762303_2807367085747565654_n.jpg .html)

The car has a custom exhaust but as I run in modified road class I need cats so Shane had a new centre section made for me with 2 race cats

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140901-00890.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140901-00890.jpg.html)

So that was it ready for its 1st event, loaded up and off for a weekends racing

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140718-00858.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140718-00858.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/SLSrd5pic1_zps5eaee7a8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/SLSrd5pic1_zps5eaee7a8.jpg.html)

Car suffered some heat issues in Germany and also during my weekend at Knockhill so proceeded to do the fan modification

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140903-00894.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140903-00894.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140903-00896.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140903-00896.jpg.html)

And everything that was removed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140904-00906.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140904-00906.jpg.html)

I ran the car like this for the remainder of the season and had a ball.
So over the winter I removed the 4.10 diff for a refresh, rebuilt both the rear shafts, done a little more weight reduction with removal of carpets, sound deadening and air bags.
Obviously removing the drivers one left me with the need to fit an aftermarket wheel so until I need the Geartronics kit from Nathan I made something up to tide me over.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150102-01016.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150102-01016.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150103-01026.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150103-01026.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150111-01037.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150111-01037.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150126-01047.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150126-01047.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150126-01050.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150126-01050.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150128-01051.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150128-01051.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150205-01076.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150205-01076.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150207-01082.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150207-01082.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150208-01088.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150208-01088.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150208-01092.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150208-01092.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150212-01105.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150212-01105.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20150210-01103.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20150210-01103.jpg.html)

So that's it, oil and filter change over the next week or so then back to it with the 1st outing on the 28th.

Its a work in progress so will tinker away throughout the year again.

Cheers for looking

Bounce

12-02-2015, 11:09 PM

Looking good Paul.:thumbs::thumbs:

cslsuperfan

12-02-2015, 11:13 PM

Fab steering wheel mod

hopefully see it up close @ DN13!!:smokin:

mattCSLnut

12-02-2015, 11:48 PM

Great looking Sprint Car :supz: THANX for sharing Paul. I wish I had your spare time to play like this :banghead:

sailorbaz

12-02-2015, 11:54 PM

That's EPIC Paul, loving your work and determination. I'm sure the CSL doesn't have a look in when it comes to thrills and on track entertainment.

glendog74

13-02-2015, 01:03 AM

Nice work buddy :thumbs:

CraigMillwardCroft

13-02-2015, 10:17 AM

Great pictures and mods :thumbs:

rstoughy

13-02-2015, 02:24 PM

Cheers guys,
Like I said its pretty well sorted as it was but just putting my stamp on it.

Can't wait to get back out again for this season.

billyboysm3

13-02-2015, 02:50 PM

Looks great, what a difference a lick of paint makes after the sound deadening is out.

rstoughy

13-02-2015, 03:04 PM

Can't have it looking shabby Billy ;)

Neil M

13-02-2015, 03:59 PM

Paul, someone on here was looking to replace a fan guide (angled part of the couling) theirs had broken off, one of the newbees me thinks!

rstoughy

13-02-2015, 04:07 PM

That's correct Neil, I did say I had one but he was just going to buy new.

derek

13-02-2015, 09:25 PM

Paul car is looking really good, makes me wish I had done more to my car. Catch you on the 28th

rstoughy

13-02-2015, 09:46 PM

Thanks Derek,
There is a very fine line between keeping the car useable for the road and unfortunately this one has crossed it.

You can have a shot on the 28th and see for yourself.

cslsuperfan

13-02-2015, 09:56 PM

Cheers guys,
Like I said its pretty well sorted as it was but just putting my stamp on it.

Can't wait to get back out again for this season.

Recaro Spa's.....nice touch.

rstoughy

13-02-2015, 10:23 PM

Recaro Spa's.....nice touch.

It had 996 GT3 style seats fitted but I had the SPA out my CSL and ordered up a SPG for the passenger side. Will fit another SPA if I can find a cheap enough one but not paying 2.5k for something that's used twice a year.

The GT3 style seats (really comfy)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140616-00788.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140616-00788.jpg.html)

rstoughy

13-02-2015, 10:31 PM

The car had new Alcons on the front when I got it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140728-00868.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140728-00868.jpg.html)

However I just couldn't get to grips with them and was either braking too early or out braking myself and running in too deep.

Sold those on and bought a full set of AP's as that's what the CSL is running so had the confidence with them from the off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/M3/IMG-20140831-00885.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/M3/IMG-20140831-00885.jpg.html)

derek

13-02-2015, 11:12 PM

Thanks Derek,
There is a very fine line between keeping the car useable for the road and unfortunately this one has crossed it.

You can have a shot on the 28th and see for yourself.

Think i need to get my car more track focussed as only drive car to track. Need to get towbar for GTR

DazBlackCSL

16-02-2015, 12:02 PM

lovely project, and build, write up :thumbs:

Wish I had the time and ££ to do this, hopefully again in the future :beer:

rstoughy

20-02-2015, 09:38 AM

Cheers Daz.
As you know from previous experience its hard work, always seems to be something needing done. I really enjoy doing the work though so that helps.

shane@mbtech

08-03-2015, 09:38 PM

Looking great Paul. I had no hesitation selling to you as I knew it was going to a good home. How are you finding the AP now vs the Alcons?

rstoughy

08-03-2015, 10:21 PM

Cheers mate. I'm loving it, just getting quicker and quicker as the arse in seat time increases.
Car 99% ready for this season and cant wait. Have a problem with the up shift paddle which is intermittent so need to change that out but that's it.

Taxed it today so had it out and about for a little run. Don't half get the attention.....lol

s.mac

10-03-2015, 10:30 PM

very nice Paul, ENJOY :thumbs:and good luck for the season :thumbs:

rstoughy

10-03-2015, 11:35 PM

Cheers Steve,
Cant wait to get back out regular with it.
Contemplating entering a couple of rounds of another series as well just as a taster but unsure if I can afford the panel repairs after each round...lol

What you planning this year?

Bounce

11-03-2015, 01:03 AM

Does look good in red Paul :thumbs:

billyboysm3

11-03-2015, 10:17 PM

Paul, you and Derek need to pop down to Donny in the summer for a blast.

rstoughy

11-03-2015, 11:27 PM

Billy,
Not done Donny since I had my last Escort Cosworth and that was 9yrs ago.
Need to do it again.

Olive

13-03-2015, 05:10 PM

Excellent ! It should be a real joy to bring it on track.
Congrats ;)

stevenEK9

16-06-2015, 12:25 AM

looking great Paul!

you take it to work the other Friday? Dad sent me an email saying someone had spied a red BMW race car in the car park :gayfight:

rstoughy

16-06-2015, 07:27 AM

Hahaha yes I did Steve. Was that or the bus so the BM won.

t-rucker

23-08-2015, 12:39 AM

Can that Audi pull the M3 with all that weight?sell me your wheels haha
Any videos of it in action

rstoughy

23-08-2015, 11:25 AM

Can that Audi pull the M3 with all that weight?sell me your wheels haha
Any videos of it in action

Yeah mate the car is good for 2600kg braked. That's one of the reasons I still have it.

Few vids on here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEyR6IhaQnR2VWWVbKuFZVA

t-rucker

23-08-2015, 11:09 PM

Yeah mate the car is good for 2600kg braked. That's one of the reasons I still have it.

Few vids on here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEyR6IhaQnR2VWWVbKuFZVA

That's great , I never knew that car must weigh about 1400 1450 plus trailer 750 ish plus all your track day bits !! .
I'll subscribe now
I'm fairly new to the whole track my M3 which is getting addictive .
Love the exhaust

m3_aaron

25-08-2015, 02:49 AM

Great progress :smt023

rstoughy

12-04-2016, 10:14 AM

So huge changes throughout the winter.
Full T45 cage, CF roof and a mountain of weight loss.
Car now weighing in at 1260kgs wet.

Couple of pics at shake down Sat evening

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1460380877765.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1460380877765.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1460380896707.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1460380896707.jpg.html)

Mark CSL

12-04-2016, 12:01 PM

Looks good Paul does the weight loss help your times :whistle:

I always said its the fear we have that slows us down :hahaha:

billyboysm3

12-04-2016, 12:02 PM

rstoughy

20-04-2016, 11:20 PM

So race 1 for 2016 went well.
No issues with the car apart from me having to learn to drive it again.
Its a totally different car with all the changes over the winter.

Managed a 1st which then changed to a 2nd after the event due to a timing issue with a competitors car. Only 2/10's sec in it so was gutted.

Next time.....lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/rstoughy/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1461082498818.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rstoughy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1461082498818.jpg.html)

glendog74

22-04-2016, 03:19 PM

Car is looking great bud :thumbs:

cslsuperfan

22-04-2016, 03:59 PM

Paul

M3 is lookin' Killer.

billyboysm3

22-04-2016, 04:28 PM

That looks bloody awesome :)

Good work Paul

CraigMillwardCroft

22-04-2016, 06:31 PM

Looks the dogs Paul :thumbs:

rstoughy

22-04-2016, 11:04 PM

Cheers lads.
loving the car at the minute. It was a really hard slog to get it done as never touched it between DN13 and middle of Jan so about 2.5 months to do everything.

billyboysm3

23-04-2016, 06:30 PM

rstoughy

23-04-2016, 08:02 PM

We're you faster? Or have you got a bit of learning to do first?

Was faster by roughly 1.5sec a lap which at Knockhill is a huge amount giving that the circuit is only 1.3miles long.

However I am a firm believer that there is always learning to be done. I'll book the track for another afternoon shortly and work on the car set up as it has not been touched for over a year. Would be good to get some "know how" on that.

Graham

08-05-2016, 03:59 AM

Awesome

Interested to know what you've done to get down to that weight. Still running heater matrix?