BMW M3 E46 track preparation

Compact BMW E46 designed for trackdays, with quality parts, very light and carefully assembled.

Built for grip, it can also be used for drifting with a few modifications (hydraulic handbrake in particular, possibly wide angle kit or steering wedges).

It hasn't been driven much since it was fitted, around 3,000 km.

Will be sold ready to run, with new self-locking axle (February 2024, bevel gear, bearings, seals, discs), oil change (Motul 300V 10w60), new brake pads, new connecting rod bearings with ARP screws (February 2024), and two sets of wheels.

Engine :
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* S54 (M3 E46), all original for reliability. Water pump, thermostat, oil separator, various seals and new genuine BMW parts were replaced when the car was fitted two years ago.
* Revshift polyurethane engine mounts
* OEM M3 water and oil coolers

Transmission :
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* 5-speed gearbox, driveshaft and new 330ci universal joints
* Revshift polyurethane gearbox mounts
* 188k 3.73 axle with Gripper self-locking discs

Chassis :
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* Welded rear undercarriage reinforcements
* All Strongflex polyurethane silentblocks yellow
* Rtec Step 5, Bilstein B16 threaded suspension modified for track use, adjustable rebound/compression, specific Ø60 mm springs, adjustable aluminium ball joint cups.
* Adjustable upper and lower rear tie rods
* 330ci chassis
* 8 8x18 Braid FullRace Flow Forming rims

Brakes :
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* Front: Brembo 4-piston big brake kit, 345x28mm discs, Pagid RSL1 brake pads
* Rear: 330ci calipers and discs, Pagid RS29 pads
* Carbon cooling scoops + boas
* ABS deleted
* Beringer rear limiter
* Avia hoses, Motul RBF600 fluid

Exhaust system:
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* Original M3 manifolds, stainless steel decata, original M3 X pipe, custom Simons stainless steel silencer (less than 95db, fits all circuits)

Interior / safety :
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* Custom Cages 8-point FIA roll cage, powder-coated
* Driftshop Competition bucket seat (new 2023)
* Driftshop 6-point harness (new 2023)
* Circuit breaker
* Shido Lithium Ion battery
* Heater block deleted
* ACW polycarbonate front windows
* Rear windows tinted by a pro
* VDO oil pressure and temperature gauges

Superb Long Beach Blue colour (original BMW M2), currently with a small, easily removable yellow 3M covering.

Track reference time: (AR-1 tyres)
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* Anneau du Rhin: 1'40 (3.7km), 1'25 (3.0km)
* Spa: 2'52
* Dijon: 1'36

The price is firm and cannot be negotiated under any circumstances.