F80 M3 Track Build

[Bad Dad Racing]

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Engine
Epic Motorsports race ECU tune
Dinan carbon fiber cold air intakes
Diana high-performance heat exchanger

Exhaust
AR Design ceramic coated downpipes
3.5” Single straight custom stainless exhaust

Interior
Custom 1.75” six-point Chromoly roll cage (FIA) painted to match OEM Laguna Seca Blue
Sparco Circuit ll driver’s seat
Sparco Evo ll passenger seat
Race Tech harnesses
Rear seat, interior, and soundproofing delete
Airbag(s) delete
Custom steering wheel cover plate (airbag delete)
Custom aluminum black powder-coated door, floor, and bulkhead panels
2.5# Halotron ll fire extinguisher with Billet mounting bracket
Auto Tecknic M1/M2 red button set
Auto Tecknic carbon fiber shifter paddles

Data Log
AIM Solo 2 DL
AIM Smarty Cam

Suspension
Motion Control Suspension 3W dampers with external reservoirs, Coilover, 2.25” damper set
KW electronic dampening cancellation kit
Ground Control camber plates
Eibach race springs – Front 6” 700#
Hypercoil springs – Rear 7” 600#
Hypercoil helper springs 2.25”
SPL rear toe links with lockout plates
Dinan lightweight anti-roll bar set

Brakes
RevoZport carbon fiber brake disk cooling kit with intake duct performance splitter
PFC Race pads brake pads ceramic compound
Stainless steel brake lines
Painted calipers Ferrari orange

Wheels/Tires
Set 1
Apex SM10 Wheels 18x10” ET33 square
Bridgestone Potenza RE71R tires 285/35/18 square
Set 2
Apex SM-10 18x11” ET44 (rears)
Apex SM-10 18x10” ET33 (front)
Toyo RR 275/35-18 front
Toyo RR 305/35-18 rear
Set 3
BMW OEM 19” wheels front 20” wheels rear
Michelin Cup 2

Turner big pad wheel spacers 12.5mm (front)
Lug bolts 82mm bullet nose studs

Exterior/Body
Carbon fiber badging
Spec M carbon fiber splitters
Spec M carbon fiber bumper splitter
RevoZport carbon fiber rear diffuser with under spoiler & side blade
Vorstiener carbon fiber read deck spoiler
Custom carbon fiber hood vents x2
Custom carbon fiber hood vents X2 with custom Ferrari orange mesh
Custom powder coated radiator(s) protective front grill mesh

[cfm56d7b]

Great car for the intended purpose. Question about the steering wheel: what is the purpose of the cover with 3 screws?

[Bad Dad Racing]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Great car for the intended purpose. Question about the steering wheel: what is the purpose of the cover with 3 screws?

After the airbag delete, it's strictly cosmetic. The fabricationist didn't want to leave a big empty and ugly hole. #missleworks #customfabrication

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by BMW '18 F80 Comp Dinan S3

After the airbag delete, it's strictly cosmetic. The fabricationist didn't want to leave a big empty and ugly hole. #missleworks #customfabrication

Now it makes sense. Got it. Thanks for clarification!

[jacobe92]

Epic build!!!! I still can't bring myself to molest my interior and start drilling holes for a wing.

Add your build here 😀. Post your M3/M4 track build https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1682520

[Phatazz7]

What track times have you seen with the upgrades? I'm interested to see how much your times improved with all that weight reduction and the modifications you made vs stock if you are willing to share any of that information. Either way top notch build and definitely cool to see a car stripped down and as devoted as this.

[x.shell]

Wow. Intensely clean fab work with the gussets on the A-pillar.

[nbennettksu]

Damn, cut into the leather dash. You went full on; enjoy!

Send us some track times.

[Bad Dad Racing]

Originally Posted by Phatazz7

What track times have you seen with the upgrades? I'm interested to see how much your times improved with all that weight reduction and the modifications you made vs stock if you are willing to share any of that information. Either way top notch build and definitely cool to see a car stripped down and as devoted as this.

Unfortunately, the weight savings were less the 175#. While that is an improvement, after the roll cage it was not as much as expected. Still a heavy car!
It's spring in Colorado so LOTS of snow. The first AutoX scheduled for 2-16 was canceled. I'm dreaming of Cali sunshine and getting out on the track.

[bimmerboyE92]

How centered or off centered is your Circuit 2? I was finally able to center my Sparco QRT-R using the QRT-R specific mount from Sparco. Being kinda short, the seat is further forward then most and the seat is pushing in the carpet and center console plastic a bit. But it is centered!

Also curious what floor adapters and side mounts were used. I'd like to upgrade to a halo seat one day.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Nice

[CachacoF80]

Love it. Love the caliper color. Do you have a paint code for Ferrari orange? I think they would match well with my SMB

[jpy1980]

Post a video of the exhaust sound!!

[Corsa Motorsport]

This is awesome. Great build, interior is done beautifully.

[NTMR_M3]

Awesome build! Do you have more shots of your hood?

[Salespunk]

Epic build

[Jockey]

Umm, wow

[dtla1]

Looks awesome!!!
This has always been my favorite color, especially on the E46.
Question, why not gut the front doors, as well as the dash?

[LifeLongPrism27]

Looks Awesome!!!!

[M4 GTS]

Beautifully done.Why air bag delete and why not Sparco or other brand steering wheel? Just curious

[jstnstr]

Someone has stolen your airbag sir!

[infinitekidM2C]

amazeballs! love LSB