328i Sport track project - Cadwell June 09

[Stuart]

resulting in me breaking my m3 evo up for the engine .

Not saying a word

Well done Tommy. Not seen the video yet as I'm supposed to be studying, and the Mrs will suss me out if I start getting very obvious noises from the laptop!

Hope to catch up with you lot soon.............is it the 10th yet?

[Mr Fletcher]

Not saying a word

at least i am waiting until after the 10th

[Tommy]

Little update: Me and Chris are taking the old girl racing in the Trackday Trophy this year (although smoe might already know from my other recent threads).

We've registered and about to book our ARDS tests. First race is Snetterton March 19th. Bring it on..............

[Stuart]

Best of luck. I happen to think that you two will do very well indeed. I'll watch your progress with great interest; the race @ Snett.......is that on the 300? I'll almost certainly come along and say "Hello"

[mikeb]

Good luck guys ards is easy just know your flags

[Tommy]

Best of luck. I happen to think that you two will do very well indeed. I'll watch your progress with great interest; the race @ Snett.......is that on the 300? I'll almost certainly come along and say "Hello"

Cheers mate. We don't know what layout the Snett race will be yet but whichever it is, it's going to be something else - practice, qualifying, lining up on the grid, watching the lights...........both of us are so giddy right now it's embarrassing.

Good luck guys ards is easy just know your flags

Thanks Mike. Yeah I've heard everyone say the test is a formality. I'll still be nervous though.

[pablo]

All the best with the racing, just make sure you have fun.

[Tommy]

ARDS Tests?

PASS Although I did lock up the little VX220 in the wet coming into Paddock Hill Bend and had to release brake pressure, regain grip and nurse the steering angle (due to the speed) but just about managed to keep it on the black stuff haha. Chris told me his test went like clockwork and that the instructor gave him 100% and asked for his autograph

Car prep? PASS!


Freshly picked up from Geoff Steel Racing (GSR) earlier today after having various jobs done to pass race scrutiny.




Starting at the back of the car here's a new rain light Chris had fitted to the bumper. And in terms of what you can't see, underneath the diff has been refitted with a E92 M3 diff with 3.64 final drive and new bearings and seals.



Rear offside has been fitted with the external fire extinguisher and kill switches



In this photo you can see the fire extinguisher bottle has been placed behind the passenger seat. The seat and harness will be removed for racing.



The cockpit now has a dash. You can see the fire and kill switches, the fire extinguisher module








In the engine bay some missing OEM trim has been replaced with some sheet to ensure the radiator gets a proper flow of air and a Kenlowe electric fan kit added. The adjustable thermostat has been set at 55 degrees.






Not that you can see very well, but the rad has been boxed below as well. I assume they've used the OEM part (which was missing) but I won't know until I see the car myself on Sunday. You can also see the new combined splitter and undertray that has been fitted









The money shot



Donington this Sunday to shakedown, then Snetterton to race!

[pablo]

Good to hear that it's all coming together for you. Shame i'm working this weeknd otherwise i would have popped along to Donington to say hello. Good luck for the first race.

[Tommy]

Cheers Pablo and good luck to you too as I know you've had your fair share of sh*t luck!