M3-R race car picture thread

[setra]

Hi guys!

Thought i'd share some pictures of my race car. The build process is beginning to come to an end, and i hope to do some track testing this year before the winter is coming. Next year i'll hopefully be compiting in the Norwegian GT class.

Here's the current mod list:
PeeBee motorsport front mods
Manual 6 speed gear box, with short shift and longer stick
GTR flywheel
Sachs cluth
Hydraulic emergancy breake
Corbeau racing seats
racing wheel with "quick click" connection
FIA approved welded roll cage
4 point Seatbelt
AP racing brakes
Ap racing air jacks
Moton race suspension
Carbon roof
CSL diffuser
CSL trunk
Plastic back windows
Gruppe-M , titanium exhaust
ESS VT-2 550 supercharger kit
BMW motorsport T-stat
Hyper black apex wheels 9.5x18 ET 35 front and 10x18 ET 25 rear
Michelin SX race medium slicks 25/64 front and 27/65 rear
Lamin-x yellow headlights

All exterior mods have been custom made by PeeBee motorsport.


Okay. Now for some pics..
Inside
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/261791_10150239136736626_703936625_7867063_4203776 _n.jpg
AP jacks
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/271043_204347389612753_100001124790562_515640_4513 137_n.jpg
Widened front fenders
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/267753_10150239135926626_703936625_7867059_5263386 _n.jpg
Hood
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/271181_204447662936059_100001124790562_516228_2614 635_n.jpg
Supercharger install
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0177.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0183.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0191.jpg
Removed AC heat exchanger and pump
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0180.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0181.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0194.jpg
New wheels. (very light)
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/IMG_1801.jpg
New slicks
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0204.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0208-1.jpg
Yellow Lamin-X headlights
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0222.jpg
widened front bumper, waiting to get painted.
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/305022_234992736548218_100001124790562_605786_9536 29861_n.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/305193_234993309881494_100001124790562_605787_1300 581230_n.jpg
How it looks now. Waiting for the bumper, and rear GTR wing..
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0221.jpg

[glendog74]

Very nice :thumbs:

[Eduardo]

Fantastic!!!!!! :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

Eduardo.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

What a car looks the business :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Looking good matey,:thumbs:

[Roland]

Great looking :thumbs:
Fantastic project :thumbs:

[setra]

Thanks alot guys! Appreciate it:beer:

I haven't driven it much, but i have a couple of horrible clips of it. at least you get a idea of the sound...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_WcTu7euGg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kmjbt1fZiQ


I also got a new rollbar mount for my gopro cam, so i made a test movie to see the angel and things like that. Horrible vid that to.. :banghead:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEN56bPuzT0

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Sounds fantastic, will it pass any noise restrictions :hahaha:

[whopwop]

Loud Fu(ker isn't it !! :thumbs:
Looks really good too

[Martin_BG]

:supz:loud
awesome project mate :beer:

[AlexGTT]

Nice project.:thumbs: Keep us updated.:smokin:

[setra]

Once again, thanks guys!

Yeah, it's pretty loud. Haven't measured how many db it makes, but hoping exactly 99 ;)

I'll try to keep you guys updated. Here's some more photos of how it looks now..
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0226.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0224.jpg

[DuncanR]

Liking your work there chap ! very nice:thumbs:

[pinkpanther008]

Your car/apartment looks great there!!!, with microwave and tv in the corner i cant think of a better set-up, Ace! I wish i could get my car in the lounge:thumbs:

Please keep us updated with your season racing progress with the car. It looks and sounds great:drool:

PP.

[s.mac]

it looks superb :smokin: I hope it runs well for you :thumbs:

[setra]

Thanks guys! :thumbsup:

Today was a nice day. Had a dyno session @ESS. The car made 468rwhp. Thats 550 bhp with 15% drivetrain loss.
Here's the dynochart
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/IngeVT550.jpg
And here's a little vid i made with my cell:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWf77pNJouA

Also snapped a couple of pics..
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0228.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0234.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0235.jpg

After the dyno session i took it for a little testdrive again. Turned on the GoPro cam, so here's the result...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLKJwv_-T-Q&feature=channel_video_title

[mattCSLnut]

That's a Monster-M in the making :smt055 Liking your work :thumbs: 432 Nm of torque !!! :supz:

[AlexGTT]

Wild ride. Awesome. Absolutely love it.:smokin:

[chrisburns]

That's a Monster-M in the making :smt055 Liking your work :thumbs: 432 Nm of torque !!! :supz:

and all of it in 4th gear by the looks of it :thumbs:

super project well done :supz:

[setra]

Thanks guys!

Installed the new sparco circuit seat today. Very happy with how it turned out. Here's a couple of pics..
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0254.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0253.jpg

[setra]

Got some pictures from PeeBee after he had test fitted the new bumper to the car. He had to make some small adjustments to it, but now i think it's ready to be painted. Here's the photo's i got.
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/IMG_6213.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/IMG_3639.jpg

[$w!ft]

Nice car!!!

how much do the wheels weigh approx?

[Jurn]

Great project :thumbs:

[setra]

Thanks guys!

The wheels weigh 8,5-9kg.

[setra]

I have a kinda 1 step forward 2 steps back feeling now. I needed to remove my wheel lock due to GT regulations, and to do that i had to remove the dashboard again...
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0284-1.jpg
Got it figured out, much thanks to m3forum member delirium45 who had the same job documented in his track build journal.
Couple bad cell pics...
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0286.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0285.jpg
The next project will be to install a FIA master battery switch. Going to buy some wires and clamps tomorrow.
Also got my clutch in the mail the other day. A beefy looking thing..
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0283.jpg
Also bought myself a new car that can pull the M3-R on a trailer.
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/setra86/M3-R/Foto0281.jpg
That's it for today. The car is in pieces once again and just over a month until my Nürburgring test trip. Time to get a move on...

[setra]

Installed the new clutch yesterday. Here's a couple of pics.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0296-1.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0295-1.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0302-1.jpg
Also choose to strengthen the coupling between two parts on the CAE shifter arm that goes from the gearbox to the stick. It's originally pressed together as shown below, but we welded the parts together so it wouldn't start sliding in the future.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0301-1.jpg
Also bought some new racing gear. A lovely combo from alpinestars, sparco, hans and Arai.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0307-1.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0308-1.jpg

[northernjim]

Looking good now:beer:


are you on the Destination nurburg trackday?

[setra]

Looking good now:beer:


are you on the Destination nurburg trackday?
Thanks!
Yes i am. Very much looking forward to it :)

[pkumarm3]

awesome build brother!

[GTAStradale]

Great work and loving the wheels as well !

[KamalRostov]

Nice build! :supz::supz::supz:

[setra]

Thanks guys!
So i'm back in Norway after two amazing days at the Nürburgring. The weather was incredible, the car felt great, people was nice. All in all just perfect. This was the first test for the M3-R. It held up pretty good. Didn't start that good though. On the first lap i had a terrible vibration in the front. Cause I use spacers up front, i didn't get the wheel centered when putting it on. I dropped the spacer and the vibration went away. On the second lap this happened... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uXVC5GuFWE
The new bumper couldn't manage the downforce it produced so it crashed when i got over 200km/h. Had to cut it a bit. On the third lap i felt the car wasn't running cleen when accelerating. Popped the engine cover, and it turned out to be a coil that wasn't propperly in place. Changed that and everything runned smooth. I suffered from high oil temp the entire two days, so i couldn't push very hard, had to short shift and use half trottle on the climbing parts and straights. I've ordered a oil diverter valve so all of the oil will be running through the oil cooler in the future. Hoping that will fix it. The servo pump kicked the bucket after two hard days, going to buy a new one and hoping it will last in the future. So to sum it up, it was some small problems in the start of the first day. After lunch on the first day everything went smooth, and the second day went great. The servo didn't cause any down time on the car, only made my overarms pretty big... http://www.trackculture.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif Big thanks to destination Nürburgring for the best trackday ever!
Here's a couple of pics and a vid where a friend riding shotgun. (Sorry for the bright video, the weather was just to good for the gopro cam.. http://www.trackculture.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe8zlxo1w3o
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02365.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02427.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/020.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/025.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/021.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/019.jpg

[setra]

Small update...
Got my new Intrax suspension installed. Also changed the servo pump. Here's a couple of pics.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0322.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0323.jpg

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Some great pictures and in car video, looking good :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

What size rims are you running with the slicks, if 19's what are the slick size ? :thumbs:

[setra]

What size rims are you running with the slicks, if 19's what are the slick size ? :thumbs:
Thanks! It's 18" rims. I'm running 25/64-18 front and 27/65-18 rear.

[setra]

New update... Ordered another set of ARC-8 wheels from Apex to go with the rain tires. Great service, and the set shipped within an hour after my order. 100%

I also installed the new bumper from PeeBee motorsport. Here's a couple of pics of how the car looks now.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02462.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02461.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02457.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC024582.jpg
Also got my racing licence today. Three weeks to first race, looking forward to it!

[AlexGTT]

Looking great. Keep us updated on your racing.:-D

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Looks great now you have had the bumper repaired :thumbs:

[setra]

Thanks guys!

This week has been a productive one. I got a race licens for the car.
The new Apex wheels showed up, and I've ordered two sets of new Michelin racing tires. 1 set of wets and 1 set of slicks.

Installed a Setrab oilcooler to run in series with the vac cooler i got from earlier
Here's a pic of the new oil cooler.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/1.jpg
Also made a piece to wrap the inside of the doors
Here's a before picture of the door
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0330.jpg
And here's the after picture
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0331.jpg

[acidace]

Hi,

how loud is your Gruppe M Muffler?

[setra]

Hi,

how loud is your Gruppe M Muffler?
Hi!
Don't know exactly, but about 105.. The limit on the tracks in Norway is 100 so i changed back to stock exhaust..

[acidace]

Hi!
Don't know exactly, but about 105.. The limit on the tracks in Norway is 100 so i changed back to stock exhaust..Did you try the Supersprint Race Lightweight aka SSRLW ??? Weight is only 6 kilos more then the Gruppe M.

My Gruppe M is now at 109 (burned out after 5 year Nürburgring...) :thumbs:, so I have there to drive away fron the Gate very nicely ;)

For street I used a SSRLW, last year we controlled the "sound" aka noise, it' was at 98db, also after 5 years use.

To explain: On Nürburgring I use the Gruppe M, when I in Switzerland I use the SSRLW, the exhaust change is easy done, cause there are only 3 screws to undo and both exhausts are not heavy as the stock one.

[setra]

Good to know. I actually changed back to stock partly because of the weight. My car needs to weigh 1400kg with me in it due to GT regulations and it was a little light with the groupe M. So i thought it was a nice place to ad weight.

[setra]

New update...
Installed the new race series steering package from PeeBee motorsport. A great product giving the car a much more direct steering, increasing steering feel and feedback, and giving less camber loss when cornering. Pluss it weights more then 3.5lbs less then stock steering.
Sorry for the poor cell picture..
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0341.jpg
Got my car loaded with new racing tires
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0345.jpg
And fitted the rain tires to the new set of Apex ARC-8 wheels
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0351.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0349.jpg
Also got a new set of Pagid RS29 from Simpson motorsport.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0348.jpg
So here it sits, ready for testing on sunday.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0344.jpg

[alexk]

Very very nice !

[Funkster]

vERY vERY jEALOUS

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Car looks great, what size are your rims and tyres, will they fit onto the CSL with 6 pot AP's :thumbs:

[setra]

Thanks guys!

Car looks great, what size are your rims and tyres, will they fit onto the CSL with 6 pot AP's :thumbs:
The rims are 9,5x18 ET35 front and 10x18 ET25 rear. I run 25/64-18 tires front and 27/65-18 rear. The 6 pot ap's are not a problem, i run them my self.
However, i had to use 5mm spacers up front to clear my intrax coilovers, didn't need spacers to clear the motons i had before...
I'm pretty sure they'll fit a csl with cup tires. You can call eddy@apexraceparts on number 001-925-245-0773. He's very helpfull and will answer any of your questions. :beer:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Thanks guys!


The rims are 9,5x18 ET35 front and 10x18 ET25 rear. I run 25/64-18 tires front and 27/65-18 rear. The 6 pot ap's are not a problem, i run them my self.
However, i had to use 5mm spacers up front to clear my intrax coilovers, didn't need spacers to clear the motons i had before...
I'm pretty sure they'll fit a csl with cup tires. You can call eddy@apexraceparts on number 001-925-245-0773. He's very helpfull and will answer any of your questions. :beer:

Thank you for the information will give him a call next week, what are the rim style or model ? :thumbs:

[setra]

Thank you for the information will give him a call next week, what are the rim style or model ? :thumbs:
They are called ARC-8

Short vid from testing yesterday..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToAAaXVn9Oo
Only manage to do a few laps before suffering from a overheating servo.. Back to the drawing board..

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Thanks again for the information, good video too :thumbs:

[Loaded]

Amazing work.. ;-)

[jsantos2004]

Thanks guys!


The rims are 9,5x18 ET35 front and 10x18 ET25 rear. I run 25/64-18 tires front and 27/65-18 rear. The 6 pot ap's are not a problem, i run them my self.
However, i had to use 5mm spacers up front to clear my intrax coilovers, didn't need spacers to clear the motons i had before...
I'm pretty sure they'll fit a csl with cup tires. You can call eddy@apexraceparts on number 001-925-245-0773. He's very helpfull and will answer any of your questions. :beer:

But the wheels directly purchased in the USA, or dealer in UK?

[Babw]

Car looks fun with the snap oversteer but does it not seem to be understeering quite a lot initially?

[setra]

But the wheels directly purchased in the USA, or dealer in UK?
Bought them directly from Apex in US.

Car looks fun with the snap oversteer but does it not seem to be understeering quite a lot initially?
It's fun, that's for sure :) This video was recorded after my out lap so the tires was cold, and this set of slicks had over 440 miles on them. So as you can see the grip just wasn't there...

[setra]

Thought i'd update this thread a bit..
To start it off, here's a couple of trackpictures from last year.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/528035_10150917949961047_1568875516_n.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/401604_10150917950086047_1651063415_n.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/284879_491153820914034_707287362_n.jpg

It's winter in Norway, and that means less driving time and more garrage time.
ESS tuning used my car to make a new upgrade to my supercharger kit. This kit is called VT2-575, and is suppose to make 575 crank hp.
Turned out to be make about 630hp instead. Here's a dyno chart and a picture from when it was strapped to the dyno.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/VT2-575STD-2TQ_zpsc58d9d4c.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0433_zpsbe24c4cc.jpg
There's one thing i've really been missing on my car. That's a rear wing. The more i've thought about it, the more incomplete the car has looked to me. So now i've stepped up and ordered a "Elite wing" from Brooks Motorsport. The wing is suppose to ship within next week, and I must say i'm quite excited about this part. It's looks pretty much like the one in this picture.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/9c75406501-vinge_zps7bb827aa.jpg

During last season I experienced some fuel starvation problems in right hand corners. Starting from about 1/4 of full tank. To be able to save some weight by running less fuel, i've ordered a fuel starvation kit from Bimmerworld. What this kit does, is ad a second fuel pump that pumps fuel over to the part of the fuel tank that the original fuel pump sits. Hopefully this will work.

I've also ordered this roof vent to help out with cabin temperatur.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/QCROOFVENT_zpsfe7e3608.jpg

Well, that's about it. I might end up ordering a set of stiffer spring for my intrax suspension, but i've yet to decide.

[The Gorilla]

Hi,

Quote - Starting from about 1/4 of full tank. To be able to save some weight by running less fuel, i've ordered a fuel starvation kit from Bimmerworld. What this kit does, is ad a second fuel pump that pumps fuel over to the part of the fuel tank that the original fuel pump sits. Hopefully this will work.


You should have done a search on here.

www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5440&highlight=Fuel+Starvation

Never understand why simple solutions
are not applied.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

[setra]

Hi,


Never understand why simple solutions
are not applied.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

You mean to fill it up?

[alexk]

You mean to fill it up?

I think he means the longer pipe.

I personally think for a non-racing car it's better to run the tank full because the fuel cools down the pump.

[setra]

Okay. A little update.
Got a sweet package from Intrax. New springs with the rate of 400lbs front and 200 lbs rear. Had 260lbs front and 130lbs rear before.
Here's a picture.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0462_zpsbbce4883.jpg
Also installed the fuel starvation kit from Bimmerworld. Didn't take any pictures during the install, but here's a picture of the top of the new fuel pump. What you see is the new line that goes to the original fuel pump. Sorry for the bad pic.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0476_zpsd9684bd5.jpg
Here's a picture of the new oil lines that goes to the oil cooler. Hopefully they will keep the flow better then the ones I had before.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0467_zpsd70dbc99.jpg
Got the roof scoop installed.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0447_zps192b9fab.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0456_zps8cc40a41.jpg
The Brooks Elite wing arrived the other day. Must say I'm impressed with how it looks. I'm not sure if the boot lid will hold the force that it creates, so I think i'm going to reinforce it a bit before testing it on track.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0459_zps700fdd57.jpg
Detailed it today, and snapped a couple of pictures.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02934_zps7e852a5f.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02924_zpsb8c175cb.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02936_zps7a3de8be.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02934_zps7e852a5f.jpg
I'll get a new livery at the end of this week. I'm pretty siked about it, and i'll take a bounch of pics when it's done.
This years first test is next weekend. Very much looking forward to it.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Car looks great, I do like your wheels :thumbs:

[Mike R]

I love it in the plain white :drool:. As much as I understand the need for the stickers on a race car, I think they will spoil the purity of the looks.

[Neil M]

Ignore the gay comments from the resident wheel fetish and the art critic.:gayfight:
It will be interesting to see what the new livery will add to the completed package.:thumbs:

[setra]

Thanks boys!

Installed a FIA approved fire extinguisher just behind the passanger seat.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0479_zpsb219f3ab.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/setramotorsport/media/Foto0479_zpsb219f3ab.jpg.html)

Changed the wire that goes to the main battery switch, also got a new battery switch sticker..
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0480_zps355a7edd.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/setramotorsport/media/Foto0480_zps355a7edd.jpg.html)
Reinforced the trunk in a couple of places so i'm sure that it can cope with the forces the elite wing creates.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0481_zps2cb76f56.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/setramotorsport/media/Foto0481_zps2cb76f56.jpg.html)
And changed the diff oil.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0483_zps60664384.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/setramotorsport/media/Foto0483_zps60664384.jpg.html)
Now the car is loaded on the trailer, ready to get it's new livery tomorrow.

[streightsix]

Fantastic looking beast! :thumbs:

[setra]

Thanks!

Got the new livery today. Here's a couple of pics.
I'll be at the track tomorrow, so I'll get more pictures and videos then.
Hope you like the new look..
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02958_zpsc2ed3e70.jpghttp://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02959_zps2fcf9959.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02960_zps0ddb7707.jpghttp://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02963_zpsf3a63fab.jpghttp://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02967_zps9984d9c8.jpghttp://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02970_zpsdb7f5046.jpghttp://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02976_zps4efa55ff.jpghttp://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02978_zps4f3e436d.jpg

[Mike R]

Okay, I take it back - that actually really suits the car :).

[mattCSLnut]

The car is looking SWEET with the New livery Inge :smokin: Good luck On Track tomorrow :thumbs:

[northernjim]

The car is looking SWEET with the New livery Inge :smokin: Good luck On Track tomorrow :thumbs:

+1 Looking really good now




One thing that personally I do not like is the alloy intercooler - can you paint it black please! :hahaha:

[setra]

Thanks for the comments guys!

Did some testing at a local track on Saturday. Was a bit unlucky with the weather, with rain/snow and just over 0 degrees. The car felt great though, and I was really happy with the way it performed. Here are some pics and a couple of videos.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/49fe8ddf-e720-4a24-bb1b-c8a2f1cf1042_zpse94efa55.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02986_zpsc1a11ed7.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC02992_zps270a4067.jpg
And here are two of my competitors in the GT2 class this year. Two friends that bought a brand new Ferrari 458 Challenge each. Looking foreward to racing with those guys.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC03002_zps06a69e2b.jpg
Porsche cup vs M3-R in the rain - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HR80hKtppc)
Rudskogen test BMW M3-R April 2013 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91KsawYf4-g)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Some great pictures and vids, shame about the roof vent drowning out the engine noise :thumbs:

[streightsix]

+1 Great Photos - that really does good in white.

Impressive car park contents too!

[Neil M]

Looking good and going good, I've just had a look a your 'Ring' vid U-Tube you're certainly moving. I was going to post it for all to see, but didn't want to steal your Thunder:thumbs:

[markloffjerry]

Hey really nice cars, thanks for sharing

[setra]

Thanks again guys!

Here's a couple of "on track" photo's from this weekend.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/905251_363060710479853_1154079965_o_zps741b3f40.jp g

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/IMG_8900_zpsf72562da.jpg

[setra]

Here are some highligts from last weekend season opening in the Norwegian GT series.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lviYamFIh84

[setra]

Here's a couple of pictures and videos from the weekend..
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/482641_569020016475491_619614984_n_zps64d36c6a.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/trackday-47_zps64b01b2c.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC_0400_zps6a216ce3.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zC5pSn9Nu4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8bFqJOqO_I

[Eduardo]

Looking fantastic !!!! :supz:

Keep going , more photos :thumbs:

Eduardo.

[setra]

Here's a couple pics from Nürburgring and from a trackday at a local track.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/1004512_161533044036288_461143208_n_zps2074efaf.jp g
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DN9A_1643HR_zpsbb700e88.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DN9A_0106HR_zps6bc1e0ce.jpg

And here's a video from Nürburgring. This was probably the lap with the best pace, but the time was compromised by bad traffic. Hope you enjoy it anyway!
Nürburgring fast lap with bad traffic BMW M3-R - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTe0tdX88DQ)

And here's a video from a wet trackday last weekend. Sliding around a wet track...
Rain dance - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewoadWvvkG4)

Here's what i think is a funny clip. A buddy of mine got a ride in the car. Watching the video afterwards i noticed that he crossed himself while I was driving...
Passenger getting religious in the M3-R - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZahumJTfJ8)

Maybe it wasn't so strange. This happened a few laps earlier....
slide... - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qosmxCeXE34)

Cheers boys!

[Neil M]

Here's what i think is a funny clip. A buddy of mine got a ride in the car. Watching the video afterwards i noticed that he crossed himself while I was driving...
Passenger getting religious in the M3-R - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZahumJTfJ8)

Maybe it wasn't so strange. This happened a few laps earlier....
slide... - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qosmxCeXE34)

Cheers boys!


Ha, ha, is he trying to tell you something? Not to worry - It only counts when you use your right hand!:thumbs:

[setra]

Okay, so a little update..
First here's some more pics from races and trackdays this fall..
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/63d7d406-0108-4472-a7fd-bbf97cd51f13_zpsee30ed60.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/img_5939_zpsec8b7b28.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/ngtr130915-198_zpsd265093f.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/ngtr130915-025_zps21ce0691.jpg

In the last stint of the year i managed to run a new personal best at Rudskogen racetrack. 1:32,3 is five seconds better then what i ran last year, so I'm pleased with the progress I've done this year. Here's a video of the lap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGMM8G9poSI

As you might see/hear in the video there's a few things that needs to be done with the car. There's no servo and the diff is destroyed. That leads me into my plans for the winter.

The engine is already pulled out of the car and sent to an expert for a built. Forged low compression pistons and rods are going in together with a bigger supercharger, fuel lines and fuel pumps. The target is in the 800hp range.
Here's a picture from disabling.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Foto0531_zps9ed0e130.jpg

The diff will probably be replaced with a OS giken multi clutch style diff, together with 4,10 gears.

Also I'll be changing out the power steering to a electrical pump from a Mercedes A class.

The worn OEM bushing will be replaced with solid ones at the rear of the car. Also going to install PeeBee camber arms.

Dive planes will add some more downforce at the front.

That's about it... For now..

[setra]

Okay, time to update this thread again. Alot have happened so I'm going to use alot of pictures and videos instead of alot of text.

First:
Instead of having my old engine built, I bought a built engine from England.
Got a great deal on the engine together with a used supercharger kit.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140410_093531_zps2e21026c.jpg

Got a new set of Apex wheels, spacers and studs
Got some solid bushings and a 4.10 gear from Turner Motorsport
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140318_171918_zpsc014f08c.jpg

Got some diveplanes, but they didn't fit very well so I have to make some modification to it.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140315_142502_zpsca924e7e.jpg

Also got solid Rtabs from PeeBee Motorsport
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140421_161844_zps428cdc8f.jpg

Got some new Michelin slick
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140514_210702_zps1ff032f2.jpg

Took out the rear of the car to have the bushing installed and the diff rebuilt:
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140415_115318_zpsd141eacb.jpg

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140415_143938_zpscef1b1d4.jpg

Inspected the flywheel and HPF clutch while the engine and tranny was apart
Still looks good
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140516_121406_zps825c4c15.jpg

Bought some driving gear for the wife. Happy wife inside a HANS helmet
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140515_201259_zps448325d3.jpg

Got some oil for the new OS Giken diff.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140520_223050_zps6242c51e.jpg

Got the diff back after the rebuild
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140521_155615_zps17b0dfee.jpg

Installed the engine and got everything back together.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140519_111331_zps8a055ac8.jpg

Started up the engine and took it for a small drive....
Turned out that it was a knocking sound in the engine I got from England.
YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9TCRJ47Wmc&feature=youtu.be)

Took the oil filter apart and found pieces of metal inside it.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140523_222031_zpsc235107e.jpg

Took the bottom part of the engine to inspect the rod bearings, rods and crank.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140529_130251_zpsa545f846.jpg

Found two bearing that had gone around the crank
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140529_164544_zpsac1e0dc0.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140529_164405_zps5cf376fa.jpg

So took out the new engine and put the old one back in again.

Noticed a crack in the oil filter housing so I swapped it out with the one from the new engine
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140603_181246_zps723f3a15.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140603_182724_zpse429add0.jpg

Got everything back together once again
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140604_095433_zpse64d179d.jpg

Took the car for a round in the Norwegian GT Championship and took two thirds and a fourth place in the three races. I was very happy!
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140607_203655_zps4a84c654.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140608_173427_zpsa7e7b760.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/2NGT140608-351_zps99004bcd.jpg

Here's a video from the first of those races
Race 1 GT1-2 Rudskogen 07.06.2014 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RXZgY47LZo)

Changed the springs to a softer setup as I was going to Nürburgring on a trackday
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_142336_zps98334f8f.jpg

Came down to Nürburgring a couple of days before the trackday so my wife and I had some time down there. Got to take a trackwalk on the Nordschleife one evening. It was beautiful!
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC03401_zpscd3a75b6.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC03449_zpsf7551915.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/DSC03427_zpsb4b71b6a.jpg

On the trackday I did some decent driving, but the traffic was a bit to much to be able to set a really good time.
Here's a clip
7:29 BTG Overtaking 50 cars in 2 laps at Nürburgring. ESS Supercharged M3 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELErmjfZgpw)

Also got to breake the 300km/h barrier together with my wife. It was a rush going flat out through that corner and don't lift before the compressoin in the bottom of the hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS2OwGc9No

Unfortunately we had some mechanical issues as well. A bushing to the diff came loose the first day
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/20140702_141939_zpse3e03406.jpg

I was lucky and got in touch with a local raceteam that had a new bushing in stock so they changed it for me and I was ready for the next day.

On the second day I did some runs but after a while a power steering hose burst and I was stranded on the side of the course. The rescue guys was unbelivable quick and checked if we we're okay within a minute. Big creds.
Got the car loaded up on the rescue truck.
Rescue Nürburgring - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abZ5kzuq73o)

I checked around if anyone had a new hose but I wasn't that lucky this day. So I had a early evening.

I'm back in Norway now and made a highlight video from the trip. Hope you like it.
http://vimeo.com/100308023

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/setramotorsport/Mobile%20Uploads/DN10C_0691HR_zps006734dd.jpg

Well this is were I am now. The next thing for me is a new race weekend in the Norwegian GT championship next month.

Hope you enjoy following my journey.

Regards
Inge

[rstoughy]

Brilliant update Inge.
A lot of work but worth it :smokin:

[glendog74]

Cool :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Great update and some very good pictures :thumbs:

[setra]

Thanks alot guys! :beer:

Here's another Nürburgring video. My fastest lap from a outboard view.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW-HCGfVEEQ

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Great vid well held and shame about the cars that do not use there mirrors :thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

Love the posts keep them coming :thumbs:

[Trawler]

Lovely, thanks for sharing. :thumbs:

[setra]

Thought I'd share a video from a race I had this weekend.

After a good race my header cracked on the last lap and I backed out of a good fight I had going with a Radical. Great fun though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m79t2P7SlE

[cslsuperfan]

Thought I'd share a video from a race I had this weekend.

After a good race my header cracked on the last lap and I backed out of a good fight I had going with a Radical. Great fun though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m79t2P7SlE

great video

:thumbs: