UK - BMW E36 M3 Evo 3.2 Track\Road Car

gwatson

Senior member
 Aberdeenshire
Excuse the non Z4 advert, but I'm looking to make a return to a Z4 so it's kind of relevant and could be a few folk out there looking for a track car.

Before I continue with the specification, if you're looking for a rough\cheap track car this is not the car for you. I've spent a lot of time upgrading this car for performance and more importantly reliability whilst maintaining great attention to detail when modifying. The car is in the condition usually associated with a cherished M3 rather than a track car, treated like a garage queen. You can see the suspension and brakes have been completely refreshed, new bolts, new bushes, new wishbones, top mounts, 4 new calipers, the list goes on. No rusty arches or accident damage. Been modified with the emphasis on track use, but still very usable on the road, a GT3 themed M3 if you like. Car always garaged and covered.

Price of car is £8200 o.n.o, with the option of purchasing my AP big brake kit I have in a box (front and rears, never fitted to my car) for an additional £1600, not included in sale otherwise. Car will be supplied with an oil & filter change (including Vanos filter). I'll let the spec speak for itself.

Basic Info:
Aug 1998 BMW M3 Evo 3.2 Coupe
Dakar Yellow
84k Miles
MOT'd until 11/04/11
Currently SORN'd for winter lay up (will supply with 5 or 6 months)
Full BMW Service History up to 2008 (Invoices and Stamped History)
Had Inspection II done at 74k and has received an oil change every 3k miles since.
Tracker Monitor fitted (not activated)

Suspension:
Gaz GGA Gold Coilovers (March 09)
Eibach F&R anti roll bars (Aug 08)
Z3 Steering Rack (March 09)
OMP Front Strut Brace (Aug 08)
Active Autowerke Rear Strut Brace (Feb 09)
BMW X-Brace Installed (Jan 09)
Powerflex Rear Trailing arm bushes (Aug 08)
Powerflex Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (March 09)
Rogue Rear Top Mounts (Aug 08)
New Modified ARB Drop Links
New Front Wishbones (March 09)
New Genuine Top Mounts (March 09) S
New Genuine Track Rod Ends (March 09)

Brakes:
Performance Friction Front Drilled Discs (Apr 09)
Pagid RS29 Front Brake Pads (Feb 10)
Pagid RS29 Rear Brake Pads (Feb 10)
Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses (Aug 08)
Braided Brake Lines and Clutch Host (Aug 08)
ATE Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid Dot 4 (March 10)
Replaced front N\S Caliper (March 09)
New front O/S Caliper fitted (July 09)
New rear calipers fitted (Feb 10)

Engine\Drivetrain\Wheels:
BMW Staggered Motorsport Rims Powder Coated Satin Black (Jan 09)
Hankook RS2 track tyres (225/45/17 & 245/40/17) (Jan 09)
Dave F Induction Kit (June 08)
Braided Clutch Line (Aug 08)
Powerflex Polybushed subframe (Apr 10)
BM Sport Diff Mount Reinforcement Kit (Apr 10)
Evolve Engine Remap (Apr 10)
Odyssey 25 Lightweight gel battery (March 10)
Scorpion Exhaust (May 10)

Interior\Cosmetics:
Saftey Device Rear cage with X & harness bar, cages has mounting brackets to accept front half of cage, about £350-£400 of the shelf (Feb 10)
Cobra Imola Pro Bucket Seats (Feb 10)
Cobra Aluminium Seat Mounts (Feb 10)
TRS 6 Point Harnesses (Feb 10)
Custom Carbon door cards (Feb 10)
Stripped Interior (Feb 10)
Fire extingisher mounted to seat frame (Feb 10)
Aluminium Floor Plates (Feb 10)
Sunroof mechanism removed and welded (Feb 10)
Smoked Front Indicators (Aug 08)
Black Front Grills (Jan 09)
Genuine New Front Splitter (April 08)
Carbon Wheel Centres (Jan 09)
OMP Velocita Black Suede Steering Wheel (Apr 09) (not the one in the picture, similar but no dish).
GT Front Corner Splitters (Jul 09)
Gloss Black Sun Strip added (Jul 09)
GT Rear Spoiler (Apr 10)

Small Jobs Taken Care of:
Vanos solenoid O-rings, gaskets and filter replaced (Jan 11)
Thermostat replaced, includes coolant change (Jan 11)
Brake light switch (Jan 11)
New front bumper Evo lip (Jun 09)
Cam Cover Gasket (May 09)
New Rear quarter window Seals (May 09)
Exhaust manifold repaired (Aug 08)
Replaced Throttle Cable (Aug 08)
Climate Control fix (April 08)
Ignition barrel replaced (April 08)

Issues to be highlighted:
* Tyres don't have much life left, but are legal. Tyres are such a personal choice, therefore I've taken this into consideration when pricing the car and let the new owner put his choice of tyres on the car depending on the usage. (I have a contact who can supply lightly used Yokohama A048R's in medium compound for £60 each)
* Front brakes have a little vibration when hot due to pad deposits. Will burn off on the next trackday (or fit the BBK on offer).
* Small dent on rear quarter, about the size of a 5p, if that (only dent and blemish on the bodywork)

Don't let the location put you off. My last few cars have been sold to guys in London, Bristol & Jersey. Easy Jet offer budget flights from Luton, you can be in Aberdeen by the time you drive to Birmingham and at the same cost. You won't be disappointed.

If you would like any more information or pictures please feel free to contact me. I have hundreds of pictures of the car, parts fitted etc and a folder full of receipts and history.

*** Please do not contact me asking to buy the AP Brakes, these won't be for sale until after the car is sold (assuming the buyer doesn't want them) ***

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What sort of Zed and budget are you looking at G ? I`m idealy looking for another E46 to strip and track but may be tempted.
 
mikem7709 said:
What sort of Zed and budget are you looking at G ? I`m idealy looking for another E46 to strip and track but may be tempted.

Evening Mike,

I was going to list what I'm looking for, but realistically it's probably going to be late spring time, plus I'm very @nal when it comes to the spec I'd be looking for, which as a minimum will be

Z4M Roadster
Imola Red
Black Leather
"Carbon" Dash
Logic 7 Sound System
Heated Seats

A couple of guys on here that have been in this car on track (both Z4M Coupe's, well one now has a CSL) and I'm sure both will contest that my M3 is quicker is in a straight line and round the corners than his "new" E46 M3 CSL :D
 
gwatson said:
mikem7709 said:
What sort of Zed and budget are you looking at G ? I`m idealy looking for another E46 to strip and track but may be tempted.

Evening Mike,

I was going to list what I'm looking for, but realistically it's probably going to be late spring time, plus I'm very @nal when it comes to the spec I'd be looking for, which as a minimum will be

Z4M Roadster
Imola Red
Black Leather
"Carbon" Dash
Logic 7 Sound System
Heated Seats


A couple of guys on here that have been in this car on track (both Z4M Coupe's, well one now has a CSL) and I'm sure both will contest that my M3 is quicker is in a straight line and round the corners than his "new" E46 M3 CSL :D



The spec wish list doesn`t sound too demanding mate, so you should have plenty of choice - except maybe L7 ? I have the Hi-Fi option but the car is interlagos.
 
Just wanted to add I've seen this car on another BMW forum I frequent and it is stunning. Enjoy whoever buys it.
 
Yes that's me :D Great picture.

I remember that day well. First ever trip out on track tyres and it was soaking wet that day. Made for a very entertaining day, not particularly fast though :D
 
I have been out in this car and confirm that it is awesome. Graham is a top bloke and looks after his p&J very well.

Best of luck with the sale Graham and nice choice in colour for your Zed.
 
gwatson said:
Yes that's me :D Great picture.

I remember that day well. First ever trip out on track tyres and it was soaking wet that day. Made for a very entertaining day, not particularly fast though :D
Wasn't just soaking wet, it's was ridiculously wet AND fecking freezing, even for Knockhill! :D

I ended up giving up taking photos and cadging a few laps from various folk just to warm up, IIRC Alan in his yellow diseasal Ibiza for one.
 
daz05 said:
I have been out in this car and confirm that it is awesome. Graham is a top bloke and looks after his p&J very well.

Best of luck with the sale Graham and nice choice in colour for your Zed.

Cheers Daz :D

I'll be giving you a shout once\if I get my Zed. Interested to see the ride difference with the Eibachs and Si tells me you have some trick ipod interface.
 
Bump.. still for sale.

Oh and no silly emails or phone calls pls, I won't accept £6500 with the AP brakes! Lets not waste each others time :D
 
Deposit taken.

In a few months time, I'll be looking for Z4M Imola red roadster. Must have black leather, carbon dash, Isofix, Logic 7 sounds system & heated seats. Any other options would be nice. Below 30k miles pls. Let me know if you have a car meeting these (anal) requirements.

Graeme
 
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