M3 gts

The Gorilla · 06-11-2009, 02:15 PM

Hi,

I think BMW are starting to become the
Architects of their own down fall.

You can purchase a really nice CSL now for
Circa 25K +/-.

You can also purchase a very low mileage S65
engine complete with ECU etc, for around 3-5k +/-.

5k for Cams, Uprated airbox and exhaust.

A E60 M5 7 speed manual box as fitted to the North American
M5 as an option would be around 3k. [same bolt pattern]

1.5k for the clutch

4 Way Intrax, Drexler rear Diff, and the KK Trick
rear axle and Grp A front arms around 20k all in.

Wheels and uprated bearings etc 3k

Allow 5 k for ECU Upgrade and Dyno

Allow say 15k to fit, sort, test and set it all up.

Allow salvage on parts sold say 5k.

Sub 75k and you would be well in super Car territory
with something around 475/500 BHP that can do
a Ring lap in around 7.10/7.12 and still be able
to drive it on the road.

The BMW E46 V8 ALMS test mules were lapping the
Ring in around 7.10 /7.12 back in 2000/2001.

You can buy a S/H E92 M3 circa 30k today, and
25k spent on that in the right areas would put
a very big smile on a good drivers face.

I believe what this proves is that 75-100k has the ability
to deliver something far above what BMW are offering
for the same money.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

06-11-2009, 02:15 PM	#11
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, I think BMW are starting to become the Architects of their own down fall. You can purchase a really nice CSL now for Circa 25K +/-. You can also purchase a very low mileage S65 engine complete with ECU etc, for around 3-5k +/-. 5k for Cams, Uprated airbox and exhaust. A E60 M5 7 speed manual box as fitted to the North American M5 as an option would be around 3k. [same bolt pattern] 1.5k for the clutch 4 Way Intrax, Drexler rear Diff, and the KK Trick rear axle and Grp A front arms around 20k all in. Wheels and uprated bearings etc 3k Allow 5 k for ECU Upgrade and Dyno Allow say 15k to fit, sort, test and set it all up. Allow salvage on parts sold say 5k. Sub 75k and you would be well in super Car territory with something around 475/500 BHP that can do a Ring lap in around 7.10/7.12 and still be able to drive it on the road. The BMW E46 V8 ALMS test mules were lapping the Ring in around 7.10 /7.12 back in 2000/2001. You can buy a S/H E92 M3 circa 30k today, and 25k spent on that in the right areas would put a very big smile on a good drivers face. I believe what this proves is that 75-100k has the ability to deliver something far above what BMW are offering for the same money. Regards, The Gorilla.