Just dropped a deposit on some M Power - Trackday Project Car

Gaygle said:
I too don't think ABS is switchable. Just what clarkey said.
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Just tried it, hold DSC in for 15s, can confirm it's worked as DSC cannot be switched back on, only way to get DSC back is to restart the car.

It's definetely doing something, I could not get ABS to trigger at all the car just stopped much quicker. Restarted car with DSC on and felt abs interference straight away, so ABS is either off or it's cut in point much later.

Shall get the true answer on a track day, but according to a few of the M3 guys the 2000 to June 2002 cars had a different DSC module which cannot be flashed to the CSL DSC to include track mode, but on the upside absolutely everything can be shut down.
 
Gaygle said:
Hmmm maybe you can then!

Did the wheels lock and skid when you tested it with the button pushed down?
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A little, the car just seem to stop quicker with no pedal interference. Am not 100% convinced but only so much you can do on road with being dangerous, track shall be best test.
 
Had a google and seems its not abs when turning it off.

Off one click seems to be traction off but stability limited or something.
Hold for so long off seems to be everything off bar the abs.
 
.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Had a google and seems its not abs when turning it off.

Off one click seems to be traction off but stability limited or something.
Hold for so long off seems to be everything off bar the abs.
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Think your probably right, just odd that when you do fully turn it off, as to why you can't turn it back on again without restarting the car.

Though the guy who told this trick has built a drift car and swears for him it's stopped the ABS interference he used to get when drifting.
 
Hey Gibbo, has it got the stock bonnet (Sorry if it's already mentioned).
If so, have you considered a carbon bonnet? Not sure if the weight difference is worth it though as the stock is aluminium isn't it?
 
Rossi~ said:
Hey Gibbo, has it got the stock bonnet (Sorry if it's already mentioned).
If so, have you considered a carbon bonnet? Not sure if the weight difference is worth it though as the stock is aluminium isn't it?
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It does and you are right, a carbon bonnet is only 2-5k lighter depending on which carbon bonnet you buy.

Its a lot of expense for very little saving.

Car is now at a point where it needs to be enjoyed, any further weight reduction will be serious reduction that is costly and will turn it into a full track machine really with dis-advantages such as:-
Change bonnet and wings - Very costly + paint
Remove AC / Heaters - Good 20-30kg from front, but again damp days, hard to see where going, cold days, no heating. Of course you can buy a heater box.
Another set of lighter wheels with slicks - Cage would be a good idea if doing this.
Carbon doors - Can easily save 20-30kg with this mod, but eliminates crash protection, plastic windows etc. Plus again about £2000 worth of work for doors which don't fit great.


My next plans are:-

Plating rear shelf structure to re-position harnesses onto rear shelf, making them level and safe, the shelf is strong enough for this, but it shall be plated to be extra safe. :)

Door cards, rear quarter cards, parcel shelf card, close boot off, lightweight carpet for interior and going to either cover the door cards in alcantera trim or get them flocked, so they don't reflect.

Lighter UD pulleys, under-drives power steering, supposedly free's up some horses but most of all it makes the steering a little heavier and more feel some, so a good modification for track and whilst doing this I shall refresh all the pulleys as they are not so expensive.

Then it shall be done, going to go with SuperSport tyres on current wheels simply as they offer near cup dry grip performance on track but last 3-4 times longer and do everything else so much better and will make it even more enjoyable on the road.

So very little left to do and it is so much better on the road now, even in the damp/wet, waiting for some nice dry roads so I can properly nail it. :D
 
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Emailed BMW a few days ago to check all re-calls had being done. Appears my engine had quite some work done it:-


Morning Andrew and Happy New Year to you.



Checked the history this morning for you and the car has had a number of campaigns carried out on it.


•27/05/2003 it had a fair bit done with the replacement of the big end bearing, replacement of the oil pump, replacement of the hose clamp on the gearbox, replacement of a bonnet trim, replacement of the the O/S window regulator and last but not least the O/S seatbelt tensioner was replaced.
•21/06/2004 it had both outer weatherstrips that run from the wing mirror along the glass line to the rear quarter window replaced.
•10/08/2004 it had the SMG relay and the bootlid handle replaced.
•28/07/2005 it had the conrod bearing shells replaced and the SMG control unit recoded.

Also I have noticed there is an outstanding recall for the drivers airbag module that the car is still due so you might want to contact your local dealer about having that done if you still have the original steering wheel etc in the car.



Good to know and I don't think I need to worry about the drivers airbag, considering its no longer there. ;)
 
.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Gibbo can any car have the recalls checked or do you need some sort of extra warranty? If I can who did you email?
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Not gonna give out my email contact as its a friend.

In short, any dealership can check re-call information for you on any vehicle upto any age. Simply call them, ask them if any outstanding recalls are on your vehicle, they shall need your VIN number which is stamped in the windscreen bottom corner.
 
Cool car and bound to be a capable machine now.

But .... You'd never mix navy and black when getting dressed, don't do it on your car!

Would look infinitely more win with silver wheels.
 
Gibbo said:
Emailed BMW a few days ago to check all re-calls had being done. Appears my engine had quite some work done it:-


Morning Andrew and Happy New Year to you.



Checked the history this morning for you and the car has had a number of campaigns carried out on it.


•27/05/2003 it had a fair bit done with the replacement of the big end bearing, replacement of the oil pump, replacement of the hose clamp on the gearbox, replacement of a bonnet trim, replacement of the the O/S window regulator and last but not least the O/S seatbelt tensioner was replaced.
•21/06/2004 it had both outer weatherstrips that run from the wing mirror along the glass line to the rear quarter window replaced.
•10/08/2004 it had the SMG relay and the bootlid handle replaced.
•28/07/2005 it had the conrod bearing shells replaced and the SMG control unit recoded.

Also I have noticed there is an outstanding recall for the drivers airbag module that the car is still due so you might want to contact your local dealer about having that done if you still have the original steering wheel etc in the car.



Good to know and I don't think I need to worry about the drivers airbag, considering its no longer there. ;)
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Iain check this out for you Gibbo?

I'm intrigued;
27/05/2003 it had a fair bit done with the replacement of the big end bearing
28/07/2005 it had the conrod bearing shells replaced

Con-rod bearing shells are big end bearings, same part.
 
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