BMW 325is ITR race build

[matthewAPM]

Well the build begins on my E36 325is Pro-IT car. For a lot people on here, racing is something they want to get into. Well I figured I would make a thread to show just what it takes to build a road race car from start to finish and everything else you will need.

As some of you know, I picked the car up from San Francisco and drove it back. After getting the car back, it wasnt but a week and stuff started coming out. My plans are to build the car to the Improved Touring rules for ITR. My plans are to have the car ready for Santa Run 09 at little talladega.

I'll start out with what the car looked like when the previous owner had it both new and when I picked it up.



getting gutted...




The way she looked when i got her...




So far what is on the car...







now onto the build

[Dracc]

nice... yo son.. whats up man.. and yeah I'm waiting on santa run.. i think I'm going to come home for that lol

[The BUCKY]

looks like alot of nice parts

[Chummy]

what about the heater? lol or the radio?

[Elbow]

It's a nice car, well built.

[matthewAPM]

DAY 1- Oct. 13, 2008

So last night Brad (Chummy) and I started taking out the interior. We are taking out the heater core, A/C controls, Radio, speakers, and pretty much anything else that doesn't have to be there.

Sorry for the bad pictures. From last night...





Having a little fun pulling the old stickers off


Pretty surprised at how far we got last night. Looks like its got a long way to go until its finished but if we continue to move at this pace it should be done before December 7th

[matthewAPM]

DAY 2- Oct. 14, 2008

Well I got up early this morning and went to take some better pictures of the car. I had to move it over last night for some reason? I'll post more tomorrow after we get more done.

This is what it looks like from last night....








All the interior parts from last night that were taken out



So Brad and I continued to work on the car last night. The heater core is finally out of the car. We also pulled a bunch of random stuff out of the car.

The pile continues to grow....


heater core...woohoo!


the interior now



the hole from the heater core. I will be making a block off plate to cover the hole.


random parts that will get weighed then put in the trash

[Elbow]

You finally gonna clean those wires up? PM me if you need any help.

[matthewAPM]

You finally gonna clean those wires up? PM me if you need any help.

haha. Yeah, it was a real mess. Everything should get pulled out tonight and tomorrow and then we can start putting stuff back in. Then she will get sent off to get the cage finished.

[Logan]

Cool man, I'm feeling that recaro.

I have a bunch of those UUC parts you have and I absolutely love them.

Makes the clutch feel so linear.

[matthewAPM]

Cool man, I'm feeling that recaro.

I have a bunch of those UUC parts you have and I absolutely love them.

Makes the clutch feel so linear.

oh yeah man. I really love the clutch in the car. really like yours BTW. wheels fit the car perfect

[PURP]

very nice build...

[matthewAPM]

very nice build...

[wantboost]

looks real good man. i need to come see it some time.

[JohnnyC.]

Very nice man!
How much weight did you pull out of there?

[matthewAPM]

Very nice man!
How much weight did you pull out of there?

not sure yet. im going to wait until everything is out then it will get put on the scales. i have a min. weight for my class so i cant go to light.

[DUBSf22c]

im EXCITED ABOUT THIS !!

[NAIZBST]

lookin good

[EJ25RUN]

*subscribed*

[bruecksteve]

Hey bubba!

How much did it weight before you started taking it apart?

[matthewAPM]

hey anything you trying to sell let me know...i could that cluster if you not gonna use it.

nice build in total i got a 325 as well.....what clutch did you go with.

I will be making a thread in the for sale section once EVERYTHING is pulled out and I will let you know.

Its all UUC stuff right now but im going to a 4 puck unsprung M3 clutch.

Hey bubba!

How much did it weight before you started taking it apart?

hola!

not sure. I am saving every part I pull out, and I mean everything, even a zip tie and then im going to weigh both the car and all the left overs and I will let everyone know.

[bruecksteve]

What's your minimum weight? I thought you told me it weighed 2700 or something?

[matthewAPM]

What's your minimum weight? I thought you told me it weighed 2700 or something?

the min. weight for the car is 2765 lbs. with driver. I would guess that the weight of the car is 2600 or so now. but the front half of the cage will make up for most of that.

[Oz10]

Looking good Matt! You gonna drive it down sometime??

Oh yeah, I left you a voicemail today. Check it out.

[Chummy]

Looking good Matt! You gonna drive it down sometime??

Oh yeah, I left you a voicemail today. Check it out.

his phone is swimming with the fish...lol

[matthewAPM]

*subscribed*

Looking good Matt! You gonna drive it down sometime??

Oh yeah, I left you a voicemail today. Check it out.

i would but like chummy said, its with the fish

[hydroshutter]

Sweet

[matthewAPM]

DAY 3 Oct. 16, 2008

So last night Chummy and I worked on getting the wires ready to pull out. we went ahead and pulled the fuses out and pulled the wires from the fuse box. We also finished cutting the block off plate out and will be putting it on Friday night.

Nothing really looks different.




the new shift knob

[RomansRotory]

hey anything you trying to sell let me know...i could that cluster if you not gonna use it.

nice build in total i got a 325 as well.....what clutch did you go with.

[DunDunSkeert]

Cool stuff Matt. What are you doing this weekend?
I'm sure you know this and just typed wrong but, don't weigh the parts before you put them in the trash, just put what parts you can in a trash bag and weight the bag.

[atlantamx3]

Lookin good Matt!

[00CelicaGT]

Day 4- Oct. 17, 2008

So today is the day things start coming out and back together. Chummy and I are pulling all the wires out tonight as well as putting the block off plate in the car. I will also be doing some wire tucks for whats left. Once all this is done, it will be sent off to get the front half of the cage in.

*will edit with pics tonight*

who is doin ur rollcage? how many pts. is it now and how many will it be when it's finished?

[matthewAPM]

who is doin ur rollcage? how many pts. is it now and how many will it be when it's finished?

Robinson racing

[00CelicaGT]

Robinson racing

where are they located? i want to take my bolt in out and get a full weld in, do u know if they have a stantard rate or wat they usually charge. im wanting another 6pt. possibly an 8pt.

[matthewAPM]

where are they located? i want to take my bolt in out and get a full weld in, do u know if they have a stantard rate or wat they usually charge. im wanting another 6pt. possibly an 8pt.

They are located in cumming. Its $1800 for a full cage prep and everything but that does not include material. trust me, buy your own material. ha

[67MercCougar]

Nice work man, I should come over one day and check it out.

[matthewAPM]

Cool stuff Matt. What are you doing this weekend?
I'm sure you know this and just typed wrong but, don't weigh the parts before you put them in the trash, just put what parts you can in a trash bag and weight the bag.

Lookin good Matt!

Nice work man, I should come over one day and check it out.

just let me know when!

[yogi08]

looks like a ton of fun. but hey, if your not wanting any interior peices you can always use LEAD. get big chunks of lead, and shave off the weight you dont need. drill them into the floor board and it will make you weigh what you need to and as long as you distribute them properly it wont throw your weight off.

[yogi08]

yeah fourth race car makes you a professional... i forget. ill make sure i remember that to every tool i meet next.

i just gave you information trying to help ya out and your a fuckin douche about it. shouldve expected that comment from you.

[santacruz77]

lmao^ remeber his 4th race car gosh whats wrong with you