TaylorGoesFast Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) If you want to build a Spec3 (who doesn't?!?!), this parts list should give you an easy solution to just click through and buy every part you need. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OlOMni51nbqwuyZUN7aE8V9y77sN1THtBnFW9rwHqmM This is a work in progress and we are still fine tuning it. This, coupled with the Constructor's guide, should make it very easy to get your build started and completed in no time! Last updated 1/7/25 Part Quantity Part Number Parts Link Price AFTER Spec3 discount (as of 7/30/24) Spec3 discount? Note Suspension Front Anti Roll Bar 1 70824 https://www.bimmerworld.com/H-R-Sway-Bar-E36-M3-Front.html 307.95 yes Rear Anti Roll Bar 1 71824 https://www.bimmerworld.com/H-R-Sway-Bar-E36-M3-Rear.html 289.95 yes Front sway bar endlinks (can reuse stock rear) 2 Many options available https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-swaybar-link-front-31352227203my 32.922 yes Adjustable not needed as there is rarely any preload found on the ARBs with the Spec3 suspension. Some adjustable endlinks will be too long and need to be cut anyway M3 Front strut housing left 1 31-31-2-228-007 recommend buying a used set from junkyard or online seller https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-assembly-front-left-m3-e36-312-253 50 yes M3 Front strut housing right 1 31312228008 recommend buying a used set from junkyard or online seller https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-assembly-front-right-m3-e36-312-252 50 yes Springs 4 Spec Part https://rrtautomotive.com/products/nasa-spec-3-spring-set 703-661-4222 or [email protected] 350 no Be sure to install the white plastic spring retainers Camber Plates 1 vorshlag-camber-plate-and-perch-kit-for-spec3 https://vorshlag-store.com/products/vorshlag-camber-plate-and-perch-kit-for-spec3?_pos=1&_sid=611d7db9f&_ss=r 560 yes $75 rebate Front Strut inserts 2 8641 1342SPORT https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-assembly-koni-sport-86411342sport?fbclid=IwAR2nS5tZ9Okn5ltXgNm1ajqWaAqQNRUlrrdoZ68iHtspSeU_WRiiE9CPPDw 360.684 yes Front bump stops 2 31-33-2-225-377 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-bump-stop-31331124449 11.682 yes Rear Shocks 2 8240 1115SPORT https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-shock-absorber-koni-sport-82401115sport 257.13 yes Rear shock bump stop 2 33-53-1-138-109 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-shock-bump-stop-rear-33531138109 20.322 yes RTAB Limiters 1 Many options available BMW Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Limiters - E36, E46, Z4 - AKG Motorsport 40 yes RTABs 2 33-32-6-770-817 fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-trailing-arm-bushing-outer-e36-e46-33326770786 19.18 yes M3 Front control arm left 1 31 12 2 228 461 https://www.bimmerworld.com/E36-M3-MZ3-96-Front-Control-Arm-Left-Side.html 330.9 yes M3 Front Control arm right 1 31 12 2 228 462 https://www.bimmerworld.com/E36-M3-MZ3-96-Front-Control-Arm-Right-Side.html 330.9 yes If buying used arms (recommended), press the following ball joints in to refresh the arm. YOU MUST USE THE LEMFORDER E30 M3 PART AS ALL OTHERS ARE NOT HEAT TREATED. If you buy NEW arms, these are not needed Outer Ball Joint 2 31121126254 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-ball-joint-front-outer-31121126254l Optional yes Inner Ball Joint 2 31121126253 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-front-inner-ball-joint-e30-lemforder-31121126253l Optional yes Optional Suspension Bushing Maintenance M3 Rear outer lower Ball Joints (replaces stock non M BUSHING) 2 33326775551 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-trailing-arm-ball-joint-e36-e46-33326775551 51.822 yes Stock Rear outer upper ball joint 2 33326775551 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-trailing-arm-ball-joint-e36-e46-33326775551 51.822 yes Stock Rear inner lower ball joint 2 33326770824l https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-control-arm-bushing-rear-lower-inner-oem-33326770824l 16.002 yes Stock Rear inner upper ball joint 2 33321092247 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-control-arm-bushing-corteco-33321092247 14.382 yes Stock Rear shock mount 2 33521092362 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-shock-mount-33521092362 14.382 yes M3 Front Control Arm Bushings 1 31129069035 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-suspension-control-arm-strut-mount-31129069035 26.091 yes Buy the M3 part which is stiffer! Clock it 90 degrees (with the holes top and bottom) for more stiffness Subframe Bushings 1 Many options available https://akgmotorsport.com/product/rear-subframe-bushing-set-for-bmw-e36-not-318ti-polyurethane-75d/ 190 yes There are cheaper bushing options, but AKG are considered the best Drivetrain Engine Mounts Many options available BMW Motor Mounts, Poly 75D - E36, E46, Z3, Z4 - AKG Motorsport Optional yes Very stiff engine and transmission mounts are required for chassis mount shifters Transmission Mounts Many options available - E46 M3 OEM upgrade option shown https://akgmotorsport.com/product/transmission-mount-set-poly-75d-e30-325-e36-e46-e82-e90-e92-e93-z3-z4/ Optional yes Very stiff engine and transmission mounts are required for chassis mount shifters 3.15 Limited Slip Differential Buy used for $300-400 or buy stock rebuild from reputable supplier Danville Diffs - BMW Differential, REM Gear Polishing or used 300 no Differential Bushings Many options available BMW Differential Bushing FRONT 14mm, Aluminum - E36 - AKG Motorsport OR https://www.akgmotorsport.com/product/differential-mount-bushing-front-for-oversized-bolt-poly-75d-e36/ 130 yes Oversized bolt not really needed for Spec3s. Snapping that bolt is more of an autocross problem Single Mass Flywheel Conversion 1 Many options available, see the rules https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-clutch-kit-323i-323is-325-325e-325es-325i-325is-525i-52281208 optional yes unless replacing flywheel anyway, do not use replacement dual mass flywheels Wheels/Tires Race Studs 1 Many options available https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-m12x1-5mm-wheel-stud-kit-78mm-motorsport-hardware-12x1578mmbrskt 165.951 yes Wear item. Plan to replace every other season or 10-15 race weekends as a precaution 17x8.5 or 17x8 wheels 4 Many options available https://konigwheels.com/nasa-spec-3/ 659.76 yes Popular wheel options are PTS KE Motorsport Pro, Bimmerworld TA5r, Apex ARC8. Konig wheels are only 8 inches wide but are discounted for NASA Spec3 drivers 235/40/17 Toyo RR 4 Spec Part https://philstireservice.com/product/toyo-proxes-rr/ 1152.96 yes Email PTS to join the "Toyo Club" for better pricing! Front Wheel Bearings 2 Optional yes The factory wheel bearings last a very long time. Have spares on hand, but it's not really neccessary to replace proactively. The fronts are easy to do at the track rear wheel bearings 2 Optional yes Rear wheel bearings are difficult to do at the track the first time Engine ECU/DME Chip 1 217.12.536.0003 https://www.bimmerworld.com/Spec3-Performance-Chip-by-Epic-Motorsports_2.html 200 yes K&N Air Filter 1 33-2070 https://www.knfilters.com/33-2070-replacement-air-filter 58.49 Drilled Oil Pump nut 1 driver choice - optional https://www.bimmerworld.com/M50-Drilled-Oil-Pump-Nut_2.html 12.99 yes Baffle 1 driver choice - optional https://www.bimmerworld.com/Engine/BMW-Oil-System/Oil-Pan-Baffle-E36-Z3-6-Cyl-All-M50-M52-S50-S52.html 150 yes Gasket 1 driver choice - optional https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-oil-pan-gasket-elring-11131437237#fitment 22.69 yes Reinforced Z3 Pickup tube 1 11411703930 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-suction-pipe-11411703930 Optional yes You can weld a tab onto the tube, which is all that's different between this part and stock Oil pickup tube gasket 1 11411703947 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-oil-pump-gasket-11411703947 Optional yes Spec3 Exhaust 1 Mitchum Enterprises Richmond, VA (804) 402 1239; [email protected] OR BUILD YOUR OWN following the Spec3 rules 400 You can build your own as well. Specs are in the rules Chassis Reinforcement Subframe reinforcement 1 Many options available https://www.akgmotorsport.com/product/rear-subframe-reinforcement-plates-e36/ 185 Rear Shock reinforcement 1 Many options available https://www.akgmotorsport.com/product/rear-shock-mount-reinforcement-set-e30-e36-e46-z3/ 20 Rear sway bar reinformcent 1 Many options available https://www.akgmotorsport.com/product/rear-sway-bar-reinforcement-plates-bmw-e36/ 20 RTAB reinforcement 1 Many options available https://www.akgmotorsport.com/product/rear-trailing-arm-reinforcement-plates-e36/ 25 Front Subframe reinforcement 1 Many options available https://www.akgmotorsport.com/product/front-subframe-engine-mount-reinforcement-plates-e36/ 19.99 Front strut tower reinformcent 2 Many options available https://www.bimmerworld.com/Front-Strut-Tower-Reinforcement-Plates-E36.html 54.08 X brace kit 1 OEM Part https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Motorsport-E36-3-Series-Z3-X-Brace-Kit.html Optional Rear control arm reinforcement 1 Many options available https://www.bimmerworld.com/Suspension-Steering/Control-Arms/E36-E46-Rear-Lower-Control-Arm-Reinforcement-Kit.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7aqkBhDPARIsAKGa0oIactixZCglThYRUa0YBeHzmneUrQYj0JD0ABaXqBvylsn96PL2dAoaAqVNEALw_wcB Optional Cooling System Water pump 1 Many options available https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-water-pump-emp-stewart-888010330 Optional yes Stock water pump is fine, but stewart water pumps are regarded as the best Aluminum Radiator 1 Many options available https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-high-performance-aluminum-radiator-csf-3054 Optional yes Stock radiator is fine and a lot of people use them. OEM S54 Z3 radiator is an upgrade. Fan 1 Many options available https://www.bimmerworld.com/SPAL-16-Low-Profile-Fan-Push-Straight.html Optional yes Stock clutch fan tends to explode when they get old and are ran at high RPM. Radiator fan is only needed for idling on grid or in the paddock. Not needed at speed Aluminum thermostat housing 1 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-thermostat-housing-aluminum-e36-e34-uro-11531722531 Optional yes Aluminum thermostat housing is more robust, but doesn't provide much active beneifit. Common cheap upgrade Heater Core Delete Panel 1 https://www.hardmotorsport.com/hard-motorsport-firewall-hvac-block-off-plate-bmw-e36/ Optional no If you have trouble making weight, deleting the heater core helps a lot. If you can keep the heater core, having defrost is helpful radiator ducting 1 factory ducting or many options available https://racegerman.com/products/e36-m3-radiator-duct optional yes ask your series leader about the RaceGerman discount. the factory radiator baffle/ducting is perfectly fine. No need to buy aftermarket unless yours is missing Brakes Front DTC-60 1 Spec part https://andrew-racing.com/i-23456440-nasa-spec-3-front-nbs3f.html 140 yes Andrew Racing provides a STEEP discount for Spec3. Brake pads purchased through Andrew Racing are stamped "Spec3" Rear DTC-60 1 Spec part https://andrew-racing.com/i-23456441-nasa-spec-3-rear-nbs3r.html 140 yes Andrew Racing provides a STEEP discount for Spec3. Brake pads purchased through Andrew Racing are stamped "Spec3" Front Rotors 2 Many options available https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-brake-rotor-front-e36-e46-e85-z3-zimmermann-34116864060 89.1 yes Cheap, blank rotors are most common. ATE is the OE rotor. If you use zimmerman, you should sand off the coating on the mating surface where the rotor meets the hub and the wheel Rear Rotor 2 Many options available https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-brake-disc-zimmermann-34216794305 61.02 yes Cheap, blank rotors are most common. ATE is the OE rotor. If you use zimmerman, you should sand off the coating on the mating surface where the rotor meets the hub and the wheel Stainless brake lines 1 Many options available https://www.bimmerworld.com/BimmerWorld-E36-6-Line-Stainless-Steel-Brake-Line-Kit.html Optional yes Rubber hoses are fine, just make sure they are in good condition Brass caliper bushings (Front) 1 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-brass-guide-pin-bushing-kit-885580038 yes brass bushings help keep pad wear even, but having rebuilt/fresh calipers is more important Aero/Appearance optional Race German Headlight Intake https://racegerman.com/products/e36-headlight-duct optional yes Spec3 racers receive a significant discount. Contact Taylor Johnson or your series leader for a promo code Alternative, lower cost headlight duct https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-Headlight-Air-Duct-Insert-For-Spec3/284060071541 optional no M3 bumper https://www.bimmerworld.com/E36-M3-Style-Front-Bumper-Spoiler-Kit-1992-1999-318i-325i-328i.html Optional yes M3 bumpers look cool, but may actually be less aerodynamic than the non M bumper. Jury is out on this one SSI Undertray https://www.bimmerworld.com/Body-Aero/Front-Spoilers/SSI-Stealth-Underpanel-E36-3-Series.html Optional yes The factory undertray works very well. No need to buy aftermarket unless yours is missing. Saftey USE THE NASA DISCOUNT AT OGRACING FOR ALL SAFETY GEAR. PRICES REFLECT THAT DISCOUNT https://nasaspeed.news/columns/nasa-news/nasa-launches-all-new-racing-gear-store-operated-by-og-racing/ Racing Seat 1 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/collections/car-seats/products/omp-rs-pt2-fiberglass-racing-seat 679.15 yes 6 point harness 1 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/products/sparco-fia-6-point-racing-harness-steel 310.25 yes Fire System 1 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/products/lifeline-zero-2020-fire-marshal-fia-fire-system-3-liter-mechanical 373.99 yes Rain Light 1 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/products/lifeline-fia-led-rain-light 157.24 yes Seat Adapters 1 Many options available https://www.bimmerworld.com/BimmerWorld-Billet-Aluminum-Seat-Floor-Mount-Adapters.html 190 yes Side mount brackets 1 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/collections/car-seats-mounting-hardware/products/sparco-seat-side-mount-steel 72.25 yes Roll bar padding 3 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/products/sfi-rated-low-profile-high-impact-roll-bar-padding-3?variant=40616868970594 55.95 yes Steering wheel hub 1 Many options available https://www.bimmerworld.com/OMP-Steering-Wheel-Hub-Adaptor-E36.html optional yes Steering Wheel 1 Many options available https://www.bimmerworld.com/OMP-WRC-Steering-Wheel.html optional yes 6 Pole Kill Switch 1 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/products/battery-6-pole-killswitch 42.46 yes Window Net 1 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/products/g-force-window-net-ribbon-style 24.65 yes Window Net Kit 1 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/products/joes-racing-products-window-net-mounting-kit-2 110.46 yes Center Net 1 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/products/g-force-driver-side-net Optional yes Center net only required if you plan to race with BMW Club as well or don't have a containment seat Tow Hooks 2 Many options available. Can use factory hooks https://www.akgmotorsport.com/product/motorsport-racing-tow-hook-set-aluminum-e36-m3/ Optional yes Harness Mounting Plates 4 Many options available https://store.drivenasa.com/collections/car-harnesses-mounting-hardware/products/reinforcement-plate-for-harness-mounting yes Steering wheel quick release adapter 1 Many options available https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005U85RYG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Optional yes NRG 2.5 quick release is widely accepted as a good unit, despite NRG's reputation Decals NASA Sticker 4 Availalble at Registraion/Driver info at the track or online Toyo Tires 4 Available in Registration/Tech at the track Hawk 4 Comes with brake pads in small size. Bigger stickers in tech/registration Koni 2 Not really needed RRT Spec3 2 Shoud come with springs. Contact RRT for these or your series leader FCP Euro decal 2 Ask your series leader Other Roll Cage 1 Many options available. Consider using an experienced fabricator https://rollcagecomponents.com/bmw-e36-basic-econo-roll-cage-kit/ 1000 + labor Should expect to pay less than $5000 for a very nice cage Donor Car Ideally a 93-95 325i USDM model, but other sedans/coupes can be used 2000-3000 Extremely clean, daily drivers manual 325i cars can be found for $4000 or less with moderate patience Parts Total 9399.552 Edited January 7 by TaylorGoesFast Quote
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