BMW E29

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 :P ).

NOTE: The +XXHP on the Planned mods is estimated using the alleged % gain from the manufacturer. The car is dyno’d once per year, then the HP estimates are changed.

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 Steptronic
Rebuilt 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: 5.78s
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.6s @ 101mph
Timer malfunction caused the MPH to be +11mph off

Mods/Repairs/Planned Parts
Category: AMKT - Denotes a modification or aftermarket part install
Category: OEM - Denotes a regular OEM replacement
Category: REP - Denotes a repair
Category: MAINT - Denotes regular maintenance

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
MAINT Sept 2008 Installed Cool Carbon kevlar+ceramic brake pads +– HP
AMKT Oct 2008 Installed Meryl front control arms & race bushings +– HP
 
AMKT Planned Golf Tee Mod +– HP
AMKT Planned Kidney grill “ram air” piping +9 HP
REP Planned UUC Adjustable rear camber arms +– HP
REP Planned Recalibrate suspension to 0 toe, -0.5 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
AMKT Planned UUC TSE3 Cat-back exhaust +12 HP
AMKT Planned UUC Underdrive pulleys +10 HP
AMKT Planned M3 Style Carbon Fiber hood +– HP
AMKT Planned Carbon fiber front splitter +– HP
AMKT Planned BavAuto Carbon Fiber lip spoiler +– HP