Bnjmn Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Yes, I was thinking the E46 would be pricey to mod to TTB. Cars can be had for about as much as a C5, but all those available upgrade points also represent $ that needs to be spent. And the C5 has a pretty defined upgrade route (on a budget) to TTA and even TTS can be reasonable. Another 20 points on the M3 sounds particularly pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisa9977 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Out of my experience, to be a competitive TTB car E46 M3 needs is good suspension, ECU remap, racing brake pads and NOTHING else. All the other upgrades would be waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2k2s2k Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 S2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkGt3 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Out of my experience, to be a competitive TTB car E46 M3 needs is good suspension, ECU remap, racing brake pads and NOTHING else. All the other upgrades would be waste of money. 4:10 gears Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisa9977 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Out of my experience, to be a competitive TTB car E46 M3 needs is good suspension, ECU remap, racing brake pads and NOTHING else. All the other upgrades would be waste of money. 4:10 gears Peter I'm not so sure about a diff. With 4:10 you might be faster at one track and slower at another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Out of my experience, to be a competitive TTB car E46 M3 needs is good suspension, ECU remap, racing brake pads and NOTHING else. All the other upgrades would be waste of money. 4:10 gears Peter I'm not so sure about a diff. With 4:10 you might be faster at one track and slower at another. In our CMC Mustang I loved the 3.73s at Barber and hated them at Charlotte/Rd Atl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2k4TTC Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 S2000 I agree, S2000 has the current track record @ VIR. The S2000 has very good potentail as a B car, with the proper driver of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z06cool Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Z06cool went from a C5, to an Evo, and back. I wouldn't say "...and back." More like both. Can't ever have enough toys.... If all goes well, will bring the EVO out to RA to play this weekend. Still, it's the first year and getting it dialed in and running properly is challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Z06cool went from a C5, to an Evo, and back. Y I wouldn't say "...and back." More like both. Can't ever have enough toys.... If all goes well, will bring the EVO out to RA to play this weekend. Still, it's the first year and getting it dialed in and running properly is challenging. Maybe by year 3 you will learn to drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z06cool Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Z06cool went from a C5, to an Evo, and back. Y I wouldn't say "...and back." More like both. Can't ever have enough toys.... If all goes well, will bring the EVO out to RA to play this weekend. Still, it's the first year and getting it dialed in and running properly is challenging. Maybe by year 3 you will learn to drive it That would be a big maybe, but still got plenty of SKILZ for any England (Big or Little). Remember, to win a race you have to finish. But in your case, you have to bring a car first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eric W. Posted March 16, 2010 Members Share Posted March 16, 2010 Out of my experience, to be a competitive TTB car E46 M3 needs is good suspension, ECU remap, racing brake pads and NOTHING else. All the other upgrades would be waste of money. I think aero would help a ton at a track like Road Atlanta or VIR. Im not familiar w/ E46 M3 diff, but how is a 4:10 +0 points? I do have a question though. With the appendix to the Weight/HP... if you had a E36 M3 Sedan, you can make even more power (less weight) than the coupe? (assuming youre at the 10.25:1 limit?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 free mod #9 on the rear gear / final drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 That would be a big maybe, but still got plenty of SKILZ for any England (Big or Little). Remember, to win a race you have to finish. But in your case, you have to bring a car first... Seems like I had plenty of SKiILZ on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z06cool Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 That would be a big maybe, but still got plenty of SKILZ for any England (Big or Little). Remember, to win a race you have to finish. But in your case, you have to bring a car first... Seems like I had plenty of SKiILZ on Sunday In someone else's ride? Okay, sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff2skip Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 S2000 I agree, S2000 has the current track record @ VIR. The S2000 has very good potentail as a B car, with the proper driver of course. You and Matt need to quit telling people such lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMINI Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 S2000 I agree, S2000 has the current track record @ VIR. The S2000 has very good potentail as a B car, with the proper driver of course. You and Matt need to quit telling people such lies. Do tell. So what is the current TTB track record @ VIR Full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eric W. Posted March 17, 2010 Members Share Posted March 17, 2010 Do tell. So what is the current TTB track record @ VIR Full? 2:08.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Do tell. So what is the current TTB track record @ VIR Full? 2:08.2 Easy kill for eMini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff2skip Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Do tell. So what is the current TTB track record @ VIR Full? 2:08.2 Easy kill for eMini Whoa! Glad I'll be there to see fast folks! I'm over two seconds off that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejablu311 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Went e46 here 2005 M3 SMG (non sunroof car ) Moton's Cat back exhaust 4.45 diff 275 nittos Reflash ecu Solid engine and tranny mounts solid subframe bushings Reinforced rear control arms with K-mac eccentric bushings AC delete blah blah blah haven't had it on the track yet but it should be quick. A little worried about the stock brakes being such a heavy car. E46 m3 is the way to go now that the price part of the rule is changed. I started the build in the beginning of 09. I would have gone with single adjustable JRZ's or Ohlins instead of the motons. If i could have those 7 points back I would have aero. Oh well. One thing at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkGt3 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Stock brakes will be OK. Just do the brass bushing upgrade, cooling ducts and good brake pads. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eric W. Posted March 18, 2010 Members Share Posted March 18, 2010 Stock brakes will be OK. Just do the brass bushing upgrade, cooling ducts and good brake pads. Peter Ive read conflicting things about the brass guides. I agree on pads though. Luke if you need help w/ that, lemme know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejablu311 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Eric, thanks bro. Carbotech already helped me out but I will melt through these things pretty quick. Just gotta get this damn tranny in. This thing is a pain in the ass. Damn smg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 ....This thing is a pain in the ass. Damn BMW. Fixed it for you...but having had my trans in the C5 out 3 times last year I think you can insert the car of your choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkGt3 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Stock brakes will be OK. Just do the brass bushing upgrade, cooling ducts and good brake pads. Peter Ive read conflicting things about the brass guides. I agree on pads though. Luke if you need help w/ that, lemme know I ran the Brass guides in my E46M3 One Lap car and had no problems, helped with the uneven wear of the pads, Just used never seize in the pins every time I changed pads. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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