Incredibly well sorted and reliable track car with exceptional performance capabilities. Continuously maintained and upgraded by 2 very reputable and qualified race shops: EDGE Motorworks in Fremont, CA (edgemw.co) and TFB Performance at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA (tfbperformance.com).
* 2018 GT-2 Champion Checkered Flag Racing Association (CFRA)
* 2017 GT-2 Qualifying Champion CFRA
* 2015 2nd Place E0 25 Hour Enduro @ Thunderhill Raceway Park, CA
Car was purpose built for the 25 Hours at Thunderhill enduro race in 2015 and was purchased via Bill of Sale from builder in 2017. Builder did not use car after finishing 2nd in the 2015 enduro race.
During the original build these parts of the original 1995 BMW 325is were upgraded and swapped with OEM M3 components:
* Front sub-frame and knuckles
* Front lower control arms
* Rear sub-frame and chassis reinforcements
* Rear trailing arms
* Transmission
* Driveshaft
Over the past 7 years the current owner raced this car with the Checkered Flag Racing Association (CFRA) in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022 (approximately 22 total race days). It was also taken to some non-competitive track and test days with other groups fewer than 10 other times.
Major component Replacements over 7 year ownership:
2022: Installed 100K mi ZF 5 speed Transmission (from Z3 3.0L), new clutch, and new aluminum flywheel
2020: Complete valve job and installed new head gasket
2018: Installed 75K mi S54 Engine
2017: New differential (4:27 LSD) installed
4 total track days since transmission, clutch, and flywheel replacement in 2022.
8 total track days since head gasket replacement in 2020.
15 total track days since motor replacement in 2018.
Car Details:
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2,782 lbs total weight (with several gallons of fuel)
Corner balanced Feb 2022 - final corners with sway bars disconnected:
721 698
793 770
50.00% cross
2,982 total weight (with 200 lb in driver seat)
Epic Motorsports tune and wiring harness to retain stock electronics (reliability)
Eurosport headers with 3 inch exhaust all the way back with 2 mufflers
Custom removable exhaust add on w/MagnaFlow muffler (<1 WHP power loss)
TC Design built roll cage (tcdesignfab.com)
Brembo brakes up front, Porsche brakes in rear, Wilwood F/R bias valve
18x10 Apex Arc wheels
Ground Control front and rear race sway bars
All Ground Control spherical bearings and bushings
Moton Clubsport remote reservoir coil overs
Aim MXL 2 dash, Aim GPS, and Aim Auxiliary harness installed with in place wiring for Aim SmartyCAM (camera not included) to support video overlay of lap timing and sensor telemetry data.
Aim system sensors installed so that Aim system collects and records GPS, RPM, throttle position, brake pressure, oil pressure and temperature, fuel pressure, water temperature, A/F ratio.
OMP full containment driver seat
Recaro Hans full containment passenger seat
Schroth Racing 6 point belts with camlock latches for both seats
Fuel Safe 32 gallon fuel cell, fuel cell pump out tee w/quick release fittings and hose
ESS fire suppression system
Sunroof deleted
EDGE Motorworks built custom lightweight splitter
Bimmerworld rear wing
MAShaw fiberglass hood, polycarbonate side and rear windows
DTM Fiberwerkz flares (can fit 285 Hoosiers all around)
TC Design built massive finned differential cover
Susa differential cooler with Tilton pump and Setrab fan
CoolShirt ice box tray, pump switch & wiring installed (CoolShirt, ice box not included)
Headlights with high beams
2 speed wiper
More Maintenance Highlights over 7 year ownership:
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Full Service and race prep prior to last use on track day in March, 2023:
Valves adjusted
Wheel alignment
New clutch & aluminum fly wheel
Complete nut & bolt check
New rear brake pads
New spark plugs
New battery
New throttle actuator
New oil level sensor
New engine oil & filter
New differential fluid
New fuel filter
September 2020:
Complete valve job
New head gasket
New valve stem seals
New head bolt set
October 2018 - 75K S54 Engine installed along with:
New rod bearings
VANOS issues addressed
New aluminum radiator
New racing water pump
New BMW Motorsport Racing thermostat
New BimmwerWorld oil cooler diverter valve
2017:
New fuel pump
New fuel cell bladder and foam
New power steering hoses and reservoir
New aluminum coolant reservoir tank
New speed sensor
New air mass meter
New spindle roll parts
New BMW OEM subframe studs