Tarmac's 2nd M3... - Page 9

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-21-2011, 10:55 PM

Thanks! I'm doing what i can!

This battery has done fine for me so far, but it's only been in the car since this afternoon. I don't have a stereo, so I can't say if it will work well or not... but, i'm pretty sure, as long as you're not in below zero weather, it will hold up just fine to daily use. If you are leaving your car for a week, I'd just disconnect it, that's what i will do.

Sweetness · 11-21-2011, 11:07 PM

Paint those aluminum sheets ASAP....

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-21-2011, 11:09 PM

Read the thread/post ASAP!

Sweetness · 11-22-2011, 09:14 PM

Have been, yo

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-22-2011, 09:18 PM

Then your post is irrelevant; I already stated I'm going to wrap them.

john311tran · 11-22-2011, 09:49 PM

did you just get rid of side airbags and replace them with sheet metal?!?!?!?!

i dig your enthuse to have a really light car, but to get rid of airbags?!?! you might as well pull your steering wheel out and replace it with a lightweight one, after that you should pull your headlights too, those things can sure add up in weight...

Sweetness · 11-22-2011, 09:55 PM

Whered you get the battery from?

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-22-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john311tran

did you just get rid of side airbags and replace them with sheet metal?!?!?!?!

i dig your enthuse to have a really light car, but to get rid of airbags?!?! you might as well pull your steering wheel out and replace it with a lightweight one, after that you should pull your headlights too, those things can sure add up in weight...

It's no different than the guys who put the CSL panels and interior in their M3s. They have to drop the side airbags too.

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-22-2011, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUCCESSOR

Whered you get the battery from?

Amazon, battery mart I believe. You just type the battery name in google and a bunch of sites will pop up.

Sweetness · 11-23-2011, 07:49 AM

Ever hear of Dyna-Batt? 13.5 lbs

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-23-2011, 09:55 AM

I believe so.

Issue is, i dont want to small of a battery to where I start having issues.

Sweetness · 11-24-2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarmac_E46_M3

No, not plywood. That's heavy... Lol.

Once I'm done I'll post pics of everything done. Been working on it since 730 this morning. Still have quite a bit to do.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarmac_E46_M3

I believe so.

Issue is, i dont want to small of a battery to where I start having issues.

Gotcha. Was thinking the same thing.

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-27-2011, 08:53 PM

Just flashed my ECU with the Evolve-R stage 1 map, with every bell and whistle (8150 RPM!).

That along with the CSL SMG map programmed makes the car feel awesome. Pulleys definitely help too, make the response from the pulleys feel amazing!

Once I install the CF driveshaft (hopefully soon) I should feel another noticeable increas in response and maybe a tad bit of power.

After that I really need to attack the suspension area. Sitting at 3073 lbs makes the car sit high on the stock suspension.

Cool thing is... once I get coilovers, my car will be extremely similar to a CSL

Power and feel wise.

IHAZBMR · 11-27-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarmac_E46_M3

Just flashed my ECU with the Evolve-R stage 1 map, with every bell and whistle (8150 RPM!).

That along with the CSL SMG map programmed makes the car feel awesome. Pulleys definitely help too, make the response from the pulleys feel amazing!

Once I install the CF driveshaft (hopefully soon) I should feel another noticeable increas in response and maybe a tad bit of power.

After that I really need to attack the suspension area. Sitting at 3073 lbs makes the car sit high on the stock suspension.

Cool thing is... once I get coilovers, my car will be extremely similar to a CSL

Power and feel wise.

sweet man, sounds like its coming along....

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-27-2011, 09:14 PM

Sure is... Can't wait for the next 2 parts.

Sent from my ADR6400L using Bimmer

Brad@GF-Performance · 11-28-2011, 10:03 AM

Looks like she's coming together, can't wait to see your plans come together.

Ryan@GF-Performance · 11-28-2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad@GF-Performance

Looks like she's coming together, can't wait to see your plans come together.

+1

I love the door panels and custom handles!

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-28-2011, 08:29 PM

Thanks

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-28-2011, 08:48 PM

Short (kinda) term goals:

- Install CF driveshaft
- Wrap interior in Matte Black
- Coilovers/Alignment
- Lightweight flywheel (if anyone can help me in this area, not sure which ones work with the SMG; if there's a difference)
- CF roof

Tarmac_E46_M3 · 11-28-2011, 09:26 PM

Anyone have some good input on cams?

I'm reading the 288/280 Schrick cams are a good upgrade for the stockers.

What about throwing in some 304/296? Too hard core maybe?

11-21-2011, 10:55 PM	#161
Tarmac_E46_M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA/OC/SD Posts: 855 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Thanks! I'm doing what i can! This battery has done fine for me so far, but it's only been in the car since this afternoon. I don't have a stereo, so I can't say if it will work well or not... but, i'm pretty sure, as long as you're not in below zero weather, it will hold up just fine to daily use. If you are leaving your car for a week, I'd just disconnect it, that's what i will do. __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang; 351w; Champion 4 row alu rad; Edelbrock Intake Manifold; Holley 600 CFM Carb; Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 f, 255/60-15 r; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Dual Side Exit w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar. SOLD: :( E46 M3 SMG; Evolve-R Tune; much, much more... 2980 lbs. Home biz info: www.HelpMeFightTheForcesOfEvil.com

11-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#162
Sweetness E46 is strong with this one Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,849 My Ride: '01 325i View My Garage	Paint those aluminum sheets ASAP.... __________________ Official Post a Photo of You and Your E46 Thread --- Pittsburgh Area E46 Club---ZF Transmission Fluid Change Guide

11-21-2011, 11:09 PM	#163
Tarmac_E46_M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA/OC/SD Posts: 855 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Read the thread/post ASAP! __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang; 351w; Champion 4 row alu rad; Edelbrock Intake Manifold; Holley 600 CFM Carb; Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 f, 255/60-15 r; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Dual Side Exit w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar. SOLD: :( E46 M3 SMG; Evolve-R Tune; much, much more... 2980 lbs. Home biz info: www.HelpMeFightTheForcesOfEvil.com

11-22-2011, 09:14 PM	#164
Sweetness E46 is strong with this one Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,849 My Ride: '01 325i View My Garage	Have been, yo __________________ Official Post a Photo of You and Your E46 Thread --- Pittsburgh Area E46 Club---ZF Transmission Fluid Change Guide

11-22-2011, 09:18 PM	#165
Tarmac_E46_M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA/OC/SD Posts: 855 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Then your post is irrelevant; I already stated I'm going to wrap them. __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang; 351w; Champion 4 row alu rad; Edelbrock Intake Manifold; Holley 600 CFM Carb; Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 f, 255/60-15 r; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Dual Side Exit w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar. SOLD: :( E46 M3 SMG; Evolve-R Tune; much, much more... 2980 lbs. Home biz info: www.HelpMeFightTheForcesOfEvil.com

11-22-2011, 09:49 PM	#166
john311tran Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 354 My Ride: awd + 5 doors View My Garage	did you just get rid of side airbags and replace them with sheet metal?!?!?!?! i dig your enthuse to have a really light car, but to get rid of airbags?!?! you might as well pull your steering wheel out and replace it with a lightweight one, after that you should pull your headlights too, those things can sure add up in weight...

11-22-2011, 09:55 PM	#167
Sweetness E46 is strong with this one Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,849 My Ride: '01 325i View My Garage	Whered you get the battery from? __________________ Official Post a Photo of You and Your E46 Thread --- Pittsburgh Area E46 Club---ZF Transmission Fluid Change Guide

11-23-2011, 07:49 AM	#170
Sweetness E46 is strong with this one Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,849 My Ride: '01 325i View My Garage	Ever hear of Dyna-Batt? 13.5 lbs __________________ Official Post a Photo of You and Your E46 Thread --- Pittsburgh Area E46 Club---ZF Transmission Fluid Change Guide

11-23-2011, 09:55 AM	#171
Tarmac_E46_M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA/OC/SD Posts: 855 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	I believe so. Issue is, i dont want to small of a battery to where I start having issues. __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang; 351w; Champion 4 row alu rad; Edelbrock Intake Manifold; Holley 600 CFM Carb; Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 f, 255/60-15 r; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Dual Side Exit w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar. SOLD: :( E46 M3 SMG; Evolve-R Tune; much, much more... 2980 lbs. Home biz info: www.HelpMeFightTheForcesOfEvil.com

11-27-2011, 08:53 PM	#173
Tarmac_E46_M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA/OC/SD Posts: 855 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Just flashed my ECU with the Evolve-R stage 1 map, with every bell and whistle (8150 RPM!). That along with the CSL SMG map programmed makes the car feel awesome. Pulleys definitely help too, make the response from the pulleys feel amazing! Once I install the CF driveshaft (hopefully soon) I should feel another noticeable increas in response and maybe a tad bit of power. After that I really need to attack the suspension area. Sitting at 3073 lbs makes the car sit high on the stock suspension. Cool thing is... once I get coilovers, my car will be extremely similar to a CSL Power and feel wise. __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang; 351w; Champion 4 row alu rad; Edelbrock Intake Manifold; Holley 600 CFM Carb; Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 f, 255/60-15 r; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Dual Side Exit w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar. SOLD: :( E46 M3 SMG; Evolve-R Tune; much, much more... 2980 lbs. Home biz info: www.HelpMeFightTheForcesOfEvil.com

11-27-2011, 09:14 PM	#175
Tarmac_E46_M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA/OC/SD Posts: 855 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Sure is... Can't wait for the next 2 parts. Sent from my ADR6400L using Bimmer __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang; 351w; Champion 4 row alu rad; Edelbrock Intake Manifold; Holley 600 CFM Carb; Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 f, 255/60-15 r; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Dual Side Exit w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar. SOLD: :( E46 M3 SMG; Evolve-R Tune; much, much more... 2980 lbs. Home biz info: www.HelpMeFightTheForcesOfEvil.com

11-28-2011, 10:03 AM	#176
Brad@GF-Performance Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 20 View My Garage	Looks like she's coming together, can't wait to see your plans come together.

11-28-2011, 08:29 PM	#178
Tarmac_E46_M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA/OC/SD Posts: 855 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Thanks __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang; 351w; Champion 4 row alu rad; Edelbrock Intake Manifold; Holley 600 CFM Carb; Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 f, 255/60-15 r; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Dual Side Exit w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar. SOLD: :( E46 M3 SMG; Evolve-R Tune; much, much more... 2980 lbs. Home biz info: www.HelpMeFightTheForcesOfEvil.com Last edited by Tarmac_E46_M3; 11-28-2011 at 08:41 PM.

11-28-2011, 08:48 PM	#179
Tarmac_E46_M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA/OC/SD Posts: 855 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Short (kinda) term goals: - Install CF driveshaft - Wrap interior in Matte Black - Coilovers/Alignment - Lightweight flywheel (if anyone can help me in this area, not sure which ones work with the SMG; if there's a difference) - CF roof __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang; 351w; Champion 4 row alu rad; Edelbrock Intake Manifold; Holley 600 CFM Carb; Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 f, 255/60-15 r; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Dual Side Exit w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar. SOLD: :( E46 M3 SMG; Evolve-R Tune; much, much more... 2980 lbs. Home biz info: www.HelpMeFightTheForcesOfEvil.com

11-28-2011, 09:26 PM	#180
Tarmac_E46_M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA/OC/SD Posts: 855 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Anyone have some good input on cams? I'm reading the 288/280 Schrick cams are a good upgrade for the stockers. What about throwing in some 304/296? Too hard core maybe? __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang; 351w; Champion 4 row alu rad; Edelbrock Intake Manifold; Holley 600 CFM Carb; Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 f, 255/60-15 r; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Dual Side Exit w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar. SOLD: :( E46 M3 SMG; Evolve-R Tune; much, much more... 2980 lbs. Home biz info: www.HelpMeFightTheForcesOfEvil.com

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