Round 3....another M3 build

[hinrichs]

Made a decision over the weekend

Ignore the surface rust, carpet was wet which is prolly from my junk door seals which are half gone

INTERRIOR GUTTING by minthinrich, on Flickr

[hinrichs]

Still no real updates, but I bought a small heater since its been very cold in the garage giving me no motivation to do anything out there. Need to get it mounted and wired up tho which I hope I can manage to get done tonight.

heater by minthinrich, on Flickr

I did however finally order some parts for the car as I got my motivation back to try and race this year....all depending on what the car is going to need to get race legal...SCCA has tough rules for sure.

I will have to pull the seat once again which I really dont want to do, but went with the VAC anti sub harness mount, and also their lap belt kit.

vac lap belt by minthinrich, on Flickr
vac anti sub by minthinrich, on Flickr

Undecided on what harness I will be running. I am leaning towards the racequip ones since they are cheap and I know I shouldnt skimp out on saftey items, but in the chance I dont actually race again, I dont want to drop 350+ on a harness when I can get a SFI rated one for around $90

[hinrichs]

Got the ps delete installed. Wasnt too bad honestly. Worst part was pulling off my front splitter. I am starting to redo the mounts, but I am not sure how I will be making them yet. I really like how the hardmotorsport one mounts, and I could just buy their kit....but I think I can save $160 and do it myself. I have a few ideas, or maybe ill just sell this one and run something different. I am on the fence on selling the car as well tho cuz I really want another E46

ps delete by minthinrich, on Flickr

Spent the rest of the weekend building this which was a lot of fun. My garage is kinda heated but with it being real cold here, its been a little colder than I would like to be out there in.

porsche lego by minthinrich, on Flickr

[mgpdoc]

I love this thing man

[Benwalsh91]

Well, finally test drove the car.......yeah pump is whining like never before so guess its toast. Prolly gonna just get one of those delete plates for now and rebuild the pump again or something. Not really sure what I want to do. a "rebuilt" pump is over 450 so not really looking to go that route.

All the threads I can find, everyone says dont delete it....so there isnt much to read up on the E36 chassis and the delete working well. Everyone who seems to do it, is running an e36 rack in an E30

Power steering pump needs replacing is this what your saying?

[hinrichs]

Well, finally test drove the car.......yeah pump is whining like never before so guess its toast. Prolly gonna just get one of those delete plates for now and rebuild the pump again or something. Not really sure what I want to do. a "rebuilt" pump is over 450 so not really looking to go that route.

All the threads I can find, everyone says dont delete it....so there isnt much to read up on the E36 chassis and the delete working well. Everyone who seems to do it, is running an e36 rack in an E30

[hinrichs]

Slight update....got my garage cleaned up partially. Still working on the "shop" side but its getting there. Moved the center bench over to the other side which really gave me a lot of room. I need a shed...which I have been way to anal about for 5 years now. I just cant make up my mind or find the right spot in my yard.

garage clean 3 by minthinrich, on Flickr
garage clean 1 by minthinrich, on Flickr

Depending on which way and angle I go with, It actually does give me a lot more room than I ever had to work on it.

garage clean 2 by minthinrich, on Flickr

I have been busy driving it a little, but once again the power steering is fighting me and its really frustrating. I rebuilt the pump once so far, and I have been filling and swapping the fluid over the last week. Had to order more crush washers, which took over a week but I am in no rush. So got that box today finally. Also added a magnetic drain plug and rear strut reinforcement plates...(both on sale).

ecs parts by minthinrich, on Flickr

[kittenpuncher]

Good attention to detail, and choice modifications. Keep it up!

[slamitall]

stoked the new seats are in and look so good, huge step up from the vaders

[Benwalsh91]

Don't loose the love for this. I bloody love it and I want to have a go when I am over next year!

[hinrichs]

Nothing new to report, kinda ran out of money and interest so I have just been driving the car before winter hits and trying to get my garage in order.

[EricT93]

Looks fun to drive!

[hinrichs]

Love the splitter, mind me asking what material it is made of? Looks great

Just simple ABS. Kinda happy with it, but not really happy with it at the same time.

My friends came over last night, finished up the E92 air install and threw on his wheels. Lots more little work to get going on it. They make my car look like a total POS.

M3 FRIENDS 1 by minthinrich, on Flickr
M3 FRIENDS 2 by minthinrich, on Flickr

[190Evan]

Love the splitter, mind me asking what material it is made of? Looks great

[Ruudza]

Awesome sir, this thread is so good. Hat's off to you about this job to make it so daily race car. Nice one!