I’ve decided to turn my car into a mini-project. My goal is to turn some laps in the Spring of 2009 after a handful of modifications, which I will try to detail out here. The car has already been modded a bit, nothing major, and has had some repairs ( unfortunately
Green text denotes a change after modification
The BMW
Body:
Titanium Silver 330 Coupe
Engine:
M54 3.0L Inline 6cyl, 24 valve
Power:
235hp ( 181 ft/lb )~261hp ( ??? ft/lb )
Transmission:
5 speed SteptronicRebuilt Spring 2007
Front Tires:
Falken Ziex 205 50VR17 ( 130+ mph )
Rear Tires:
Riken Raptor 205 50ZR17 ( 186+mph )
Front Camber:
D: -0.77 P: -1.09
Rear Camber:
D: -1.36 P: -1.44
The Numbers
0-60 MPH:
5.8s
Standing 1/4 Mile:
13.6s @ 101mph
Top Sustained Speed:
115mph in Road Run #1
Mods/Repairs/Planned Parts
REP
Spring 2007
Rebuilt Steptronic Transmission
+– HP
OEM
Summer 2007
Replaced defective windshield washer pump
+– HP
AMKT
Summer 2007
Added 1 BavAuto Chrome Exhaust Tip
+– HP
AMKT
Fall 2007
Added K&N Racing Filter
+– HP
MAINT
December 2007
Replaced both back tires after blowout @ 61,000 miles
+– HP
MAINT
December 2007
Calibrated suspension after blowout
+– HP
MAINT
Feb 2008
Replaced oil with German Synthetic 0w30 ( 63,000 mi )
+– HP
REP
March 2008
Replace US-OEM turn signal lens with Euro-OEM turn signal lens
+– HP
AMKT
April 2008
Custom Airbox Modifications
+18 HP
REP
Planned
Front & Rear control arm & bushing replacement
+– HP
REP
Planned
Recalibrate suspension to 0 toe, -1.2 camber
+– HP
AMKT
Planned
Add another BavAuto exhaust tip w/ cutout for valve
+– HP
AMKT
Planned
ActiveAutowerke Stage 1 Supercharger
+136 HP
AMKT
Planned
ActiveAutowerke ECU Upgrade
+15 HP
AMKT
Planned
UUC Motorwerks Tuned Spring Set
+– HP
AMKT
Planned
UUC Motorwerks Swaybars
+– HP
AMKT
Planned
Debadge 330ci w/ custom lettering
+– HP
REP
Planned
Ripple dents in rear quarter panel
+– HP
REP
Planned
Deep scratches in rear quarter panel
+– HP
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