Some of you may know about this, most probably don't since these forums are kind of a ghost town anymore.
I had listed my old m3 for sale for what seemed like forever. Pic of that plus an explanation below.
IMG-0556 by minthinrich, on Flickr
There were a few reasons, and this will just sound like me complaining but here goes. SCCA which I run is a royal pain sometimes when it comes to rules. Especially for an E36 M3. If I had a 328I it would have been different which is sad and funny at the same time. To get my car competitive would have involved a lot of $$$$$ in a motor swap or motor work. Both of which really would have made enough power in the end unless I could have shed another 1,000lb off the car. I was up against 700+ hp mustangs but in the same class as me with my 250hp...which I am sure was a stretch. I went a little overboard on the car, pulled all wiring, full cage that didnt fit me well, and so on. The car was technically still street legal, but barely. It ended up blowing a head gasket before one sale, but I managed to find a father/son duo that knew exactly what they were buying and planned to rebuild the motor. It went to a very good home.
So while endlessly browsing market place, thinking I should just get another E46 M3 which I couldn't find in the price I was willing to pay, or good condition I found something else. Here is the original listing. Went a few days later to check it out with my parents incase I decided I had to have it.
IMG-2361 by minthinrich, on Flickr
IMG-2364 by minthinrich, on Flickr
IMG-2359 by minthinrich, on Flickr
Well guess what, It came home with me. The previous owner did a buff before I got there, and supposedly ceramic coated it (don't believe that part but it was shiny as hell). First pic at night. I have to admit I love the hud. The car also has a full exhaust, tune, and other perfect starter bits like that. I will elaborate on those more after this post.
IMG-2367 by minthinrich, on Flickr
After I got it home to show the wife and take her to dinner, I had to see it with the top off. It conveniently stores in the rear and locks in place...kind of weird but smart.
IMG-2377 by minthinrich, on Flickr
IMG-2405 by minthinrich, on Flickr
I had listed my old m3 for sale for what seemed like forever. Pic of that plus an explanation below.
IMG-0556 by minthinrich, on Flickr
There were a few reasons, and this will just sound like me complaining but here goes. SCCA which I run is a royal pain sometimes when it comes to rules. Especially for an E36 M3. If I had a 328I it would have been different which is sad and funny at the same time. To get my car competitive would have involved a lot of $$$$$ in a motor swap or motor work. Both of which really would have made enough power in the end unless I could have shed another 1,000lb off the car. I was up against 700+ hp mustangs but in the same class as me with my 250hp...which I am sure was a stretch. I went a little overboard on the car, pulled all wiring, full cage that didnt fit me well, and so on. The car was technically still street legal, but barely. It ended up blowing a head gasket before one sale, but I managed to find a father/son duo that knew exactly what they were buying and planned to rebuild the motor. It went to a very good home.
So while endlessly browsing market place, thinking I should just get another E46 M3 which I couldn't find in the price I was willing to pay, or good condition I found something else. Here is the original listing. Went a few days later to check it out with my parents incase I decided I had to have it.
IMG-2361 by minthinrich, on Flickr
IMG-2364 by minthinrich, on Flickr
IMG-2359 by minthinrich, on Flickr
Well guess what, It came home with me. The previous owner did a buff before I got there, and supposedly ceramic coated it (don't believe that part but it was shiny as hell). First pic at night. I have to admit I love the hud. The car also has a full exhaust, tune, and other perfect starter bits like that. I will elaborate on those more after this post.
IMG-2367 by minthinrich, on Flickr
After I got it home to show the wife and take her to dinner, I had to see it with the top off. It conveniently stores in the rear and locks in place...kind of weird but smart.
IMG-2377 by minthinrich, on Flickr
IMG-2405 by minthinrich, on Flickr
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