E46 M3 track slag turned around in a day

[khooni]

nice. Taking coram at 93? did you have to dab the brakes to get the nose stabilised?

[billyboysm3]

Originally Posted by khooni

nice. Taking coram at 93? did you have to dab the brakes to get the nose stabilised?

Coram, after the bomb hole I either do 2 things:

1st nail it to 102 mph on the click and gradually come off throttle to settle the car or 2nd keep throttle pinned to 95mph on the clock all the way round, so slower first off but quicker at the bottom.

Riches, end of pit straight is either late brake and turn in or use the line on the pit straight to use brakes lightly then turn in and on power.

Your need to build up to it.

[billyboysm3]

Some people off cutters asked me some questions about the car etc so here is the new spec:
Whys it handle well.

Lighter Battery
New Steering arms & tie rod ends
New Upper & Lower UJ
Mishimoto rad and electric fan
New OEM wishbones
Powerflex Bushes all round
Bimmerworld Solid control arm mounts
New brake fluid and rear brake lines.
Intrax 1k2 with upgraded hard Springs
AP callipers front and rear, RS29 Pads all round, PF Front discs, OEM rear
Supersprint Cats
Supersprint lightweight race back box
Recaro SPG Seats
Vac floor mounts
Schroth Harnesses
Automac door cards
H&R anti roll bars F/R
Sparco quick release Wheel and Boss
Carbon Fibre Front splitter and rear diffuser 1x1 weave
OEM CSL Bootlid
Rear LED lights
Gearbox from SMG car
Xenon’s
Braided clutch hose
Hard race Rear control arms
Reddish plates and resin injected to subframe
Fuel Canister delete
CAE shifter
4.1 diff
Evo pulleys
Geoff Steel airbox
Genuine OEM CSL Snorkel with working flap
CSL map and software
Stud conversion kit fitted
Front and rear shock mount kits
Rear Control Arm Upper/Inner OEM Bushes
10J all round Team Dynamics on 265 slicks for track
10J T/D Rear and 9J front on uniroyals
10J T/D Rear and 9J front on racing wets
Fully Carpeted, roof lining and all boot coverings in place
Carbon Parcel Shelf
6 point safety devices cage
Karbonius 1x1 weave roof
Heated screen
OEM doors and windows, all electric and working
1400KG

[billyboysm3]

So, the cars not felt right since the cage and springs, despite numerous geo's it just wants to pull left and try and kill me. Its got grip but likes to snap.

After speaking to Ray and hearing glowing reviews I booked in with Matt from Spires.

Arrived at 7am:
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

I explained to Matt over the phone the problems I was having on track, we went through everything.

First off was to get the car in the air and check everything was ok, like a surgeon would do before he performs his magic.
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

Matt then took the wheels off, we found drivers front spring was pretty much compressed.
He bought it down 23mm, then made sure anti roll bar was flat.
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

Rear shot:
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

Next up was setting the scales up so they were perfectly flat:
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

Then get the old bird on them and get her set up to 50% weight distribution:

I arrived with a decent amount of fuel as thats where abouts I am on track:
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

I thought this was pretty decent with all boot coverings, carpet headlining etc.

[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

Obviously has to be done with a custom Costa in:
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

Next up was the Camber, Castor and toe. Castor had never been touched so spent some time getting them loose.
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

Nice shot:
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

Oli popped in, cheers geezer, see you on track in the new year!!!

Then a final one before departing:
[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

From my 80 miles back home the car no longer wants me to wipe out pedestrians.

What I liked is that Matt asked me what I was after, talks through all changes he is doing and why. He loved my enthusiasm, that must of been after 3 coffees.

So looking forward to trying this car on track and would highly recommend him.

Malc's (birthday boy's) new bttc slicks should still fit fine under the arches.

[billyboysm3]

Gave car a wipe over ready for Silverstone at the weekend. Looking forward to feeling how she handles now after Spires setup.

[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]BMW M3 E46 Clubsport by BS, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Mike R]

So what was the reason for it handling so bad ?

You touched on it, but haven't really explained ?

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Some great pictures hope to get there sunday

[billyboysm3]

Originally Posted by Mike R

So what was the reason for it handling so bad ?

You touched on it, but haven't really explained ?

Poorly set up.

Drivers spring was 23mm compressed, wonky arb, car steered to the left.

I just drove it like a go kart.

[billyboysm3]

Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

Some great pictures hope to get there sunday

Yeah give me a call, will try and get a garage closest to pit exit

[s1csl]

Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

Some great pictures hope to get there sunday

Would be nice to see you Craig, its been a while