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

hurfdurf said:
How do they cope with big miles, say 100k+?
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Gibbo said:
What recalls m8 and I take it BMW can check from the VIN if all recalls have being done or if any are outstanding?

Yeah its proper quick, think by the time I am finished it could even have the 911 in a straight line. :D

I did see an E60 M5 engine with 34k and all ancillaries for sale other day for 4k, and trust me I seriously considering sticking it on the CC and plonking the 5l V10 in the car, 545BHP would be crazy! :D
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There was a batch of cars, 2002 back that had bottom ends replaced under warranty but any BMW dealer will be able to tell you. It was a proper recall and a big job but foc so most were done.
 
Gibbo said:
What recalls m8 and I take it BMW can check from the VIN if all recalls have being done or if any are outstanding?

Yeah its proper quick, think by the time I am finished it could even have the 911 in a straight line. :D

I did see an E60 M5 engine with 34k and all ancillaries for sale other day for 4k, and trust me I seriously considering sticking it on the CC and plonking the 5l V10 in the car, 545BHP would be crazy! :D
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Phil Morisson from DW did this conversion, it was by no means an easy swap. An awful lot of time, money, and fabrication went into making it work.
 
Gibbo said:
Hi Will

Im flashing the SMG module m8 which is possible on all SMG cars, it gives you the CSL shift speeds, rev matching and launch control.

You are right in saying the CSL M-Track mode only works on cars with MK60 module which is very late 2002 cars and mainly 2003 onwards.

So Im just doing the one which makes a difference, the SMG, I want those 0.08ms shifts and rev matching. :D
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ah of course :) I forgot you had SMG, enjoy it then mate, the CSL '6' setting snaps your neck when changing gears :D

get an evolve remap for the shift lights I had that it looked awesome, I'm still trying to figure out how to code that but I seem to spend more time int he pub than i do playing with inpa etc... no bad thing
 
Will Gill said:
ah of course :) I forgot you had SMG, enjoy it then mate, the CSL '6' setting snaps your neck when changing gears :D

get an evolve remap for the shift lights I had that it looked awesome, I'm still trying to figure out how to code that but I seem to spend more time int he pub than i do playing with inpa etc... no bad thing
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Hi m8

Got shift lights as standard. :D

Might get an Evolve map in the future, will have to if I remove secondary air pump.
 
hurfdurf said:
How do they cope with big miles, say 100k+?
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If they get there ok from wha I know they should do another 100k, it's a very strong engine. With age the issues are head gaskets and potentially vanos bolts. So if your buying a high miler do some preventative maintanance:-

1. Check engine compression, if two adjacent cylinders are sub 150psi, get a head gasket kit for about £300 and fit it, takes circa 4hrs. Over 150psi and all fine, a new engine has around 185psi and mine 91k miles on is still on 185psi.
2. Change vanos filter - £5
3. Change vanos bolts, if they go they take engine, not expensive and not too hard to do, if vanos fails for other reasons it can be repaired/refurb for about £800
4. Change oil every 6k
5. They are very sensitive on fuel, run on only 98+
6. ensure maf and filters are clean, if you change reset long term fuel trims to prevent any running lean issues.
7. Manuals are fine, SMG has some issues but again pretty solid.
8. Ensure inspection 2's are not skipped - valve clearances, say every 20k miles.


Do the above and I see no issue for superb reliability. :)

Facts are 6k can get you a very clean well cared for M3, I know one for sale at 5.5k which is very clean and solid. They are absolute bargains and one seriously capable car in the dry.
 
[TW]Fox;24708239 said:
I think you are confusing 'fact' with 'opinion' on that one :p
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They exist amongst the dogs, just because a car is a good price does not mean it's a dog, just gotta know what to look out and check for. :)

Could easily spend double and still get a headache car, most important thing is to buy smartly.
 
Gibbo said:
They exist amongst the dogs, just because a car is a good price does not mean it's a dog, just gotta know what to look out and check for. :)

Could easily spend double and still get a headache car, most important thing is to buy smartly.
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They are very rare then. The "diamonds" in the rough don't exist, as if they are actual diamonds, the sellers are perfectly aware of this and will command a premium.

The M3's that have a full BMW/specialist service history, reasonable mileage, rear subframe checked/replaced and which you can tell have been looked after cannot be found for £6k.
 
wingman said:
They are very rare then. The "diamonds" in the rough don't exist, as if they are actual diamonds, the sellers are perfectly aware of this and will command a premium.

The M3's that have a full BMW/specialist service history, reasonable mileage, rear subframe checked/replaced and which you can tell have been looked after cannot be found for £6k.
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I got one for practically 6k (£6995) and it has all that you mention plus a few grand in track bits, admittedly it's done 91k, but touch wood the engine seems superb and compression check today showed it to be spot on. :)

Maybe I got lucky as it's got 4 nearly new matching decent tyres and fresh brakes all round, with subframe clear, FSH, fresh SMG oil, trans oil and oil changes every 3k miles. Hopefully it shall be reliable I hope. :)
 
Yo Gibbo, Curtis (AST) would like you to give him a call after I mentioned today that you had bought an E46 as a track car. He has some toys you might like for it.. ;)

MOTONS!!
 
Gibbo said:
Needs to be a Ctek10 with 13.6v or just use jump leads. :)

Well can't see how the filter would cause a failure unless it came off as it just clips on, just gotta make sure you put it on properly.

If my Vanos fails, I shall cry and people will know not to try it, but as long as it stays attached to the bolt, then the filter should not cause any issues and as such any failure would be a mere coincidence.
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If it fails, throw it away, get a lock kit and fit some schrick cams.. Job done!
 
Fuzz said:
Yo Gibbo, Curtis (AST) would like you to give him a call after I mentioned today that you had bought an E46 as a track car. He has some toys you might like for it.. ;)

MOTONS!!
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Just been chatting to him. He's gonna come to me with options Monday, was thinking AST as I don't want to spend on motons what I paid for the car. :p

If he sorts me find out how to dyno these things as might as well get a power run if you fit my coil overs :)
 
edelweiss800 said:
is it better than en evo tho gibbo?
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Id rate an M3 over any EVO, the engine has way more character, but asking me is unfair because my ownership of M3's is a CSL and this stripped out M3 which handle amazingly well. Stock M3 vs an EVO FQ360 much closer but both completely different cars. As a track or dry weather car the M3 is one of the best. As for all year round ability, wet, snow the EVO is a hard act to beat.
 
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