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Good point, I’ll do that as it may help with the latch problem.

Today I set about installing the carbon bootlid.. actually changing over bootlids is relatively easy for anyone to do, not when there were problems I should have expected. Original bootlid off! Carbon bootlid trial fitting.. Finished article. I think it looks epic, it’s all a little...

So, I got the bootlid painted.. 90% happy with the paintwork. tried the first install and the number plate lights do this.. hilarious.. Just what I wanted to see after paying out £300 for the bootlid to be painted.. so I set about making some metal brackets that I’m...

I haven’t got any figures on how much downforce it’ll actually produce but it’s the latest BMW wing that’s used on most of their M2/M235i race cars. They haven’t even braced the bootlids! A German racing team that now provides the wing on their cars braces their bootlids in the same way that I...

I’ve had this high kick carbon bootlid hanging around the house almost since I bought the M3. I’ve bought a new wing for aero V2.. it creates some daft amount of downforce but it is boot mounted not chassis mounted. It’s not quite that hardcore a build. I’ve done some reading, research etc and...

It’s so heavy it’s pulling my bumper down.. must add some sort of downforce 🤔 Next up is some airbags and a show cage to complete the look 😉 Glad you’re liking it! Two biggest projects on the car I’ve just started.. a lot of DIY modifications but it’s keeping me busy.

Got onto fitting my new splitter, should add a fair amount of downforce. I’ve attached an aluminium protector on the bottom in hopes of giving it a fighting chance of surviving on the road!

Space Grey BMWs are epic, I’m biased though! Great spec on this, just needs a manual swap for me to be a perfect family wagon.

Wish I had kept my Petrol Blue, only lasted 3 months with me. Hard to find a looked after example these days, it looks great on the silver turinis.

I’m not even going to participate in this, not even worth thinking about..

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Washed the old girl. Just needs a diff, roll cage and a better live map on it. and some new wheels I’ve just ordered that’ll be here in March.

Depends what you’re after I suppose. If you wanted a loud exhaust I’d have gone for an IPE but saved no weight from the car at all. Alternatively I could have kept my old exhaust which is a 4 pipe modified backbox with primary decats and noise tested at over 110db static. It had no class to it...

Before During After I’ve driven it about 20/30 miles now, it’s such a refined exhaust note. The car revs a lot easier now and feels noticeably quicker on the uptake. The exhaust saves 24kg and gives around 15/17hp which is understandable. Unfortunately the weather...

I made my way over to Caffeine and Machine on the 26/11 with a few of the local guys. really enjoyed it there, weather wasn’t the best but the rain held out. The atmosphere here is great, loads of different cars for different tastes. The food is top notch too! I would recommend it to...

Treated myself to a little Christmas present from myself. Full Titanium Akrapovic exhaust, should keep the noise down enough for UK trackdays and save a substantial amount of weight. Another piece of art to make its way onto the car.

PS4S is the best tyre on the market for an all rounder. No where near the steering feedback of a semi slick with a motorsport carcass but it’s characteristics in wet and dry are mind blowing.. I do like these M lites, I just prefer naturally aspirated engines. For an all rounder I’d take one...

Wholeheartedly agree.. unfortunately my brother forgot his helmet and I wasn’t about to wear a helmet in case of collision with my passenger not wearing one. I’ve seen the aftermath of not wearing a helmet on TF, so it was with great caution I decided not to wear one for 4/5 laps - it was a...

I bought a GT4 splitter; this is the fitment when offered up and bent into the lines of the bottom of the bumper.. Frankly shocking so that put an end to that idea, luckily a full refund from the splitter. Cleaned Up the car read for the Circuit Days trackday at the Nurburgring. Early...

I remember dribbling over this many a time in the build thread! I’m not even an Impreza fan but that’s special.

I must admit, constantly having to hit the gearknob back onto the short shifter wasn’t the most ideal. Once I got home I set about sorting it out.. All done. No movement in it what so ever now - much nicer to use and no more problems when changing gears. Since being at the ring, all my...

Thanks Ash, Fingers crossed I'm never in that predicament having had the bearings done 8,000 miles ago. I've seen my fair share of S65's out in workshops before - not the best place for them to be thats for sure. It drives a lot better than it looks and I'm over the moon with the Nitrons and...

A couple of pictures from the weekend; my top tip. Don't travel 1100 miles to shake down a new built track car and expect no issues. After 3 laps my brakes were binding badly. So I popped into Ringspares. Dean was massively helpful (and the other guy that was helping out!) Check out...

I've had some issues with my brakes over the weekend. All pretty much sorted now though with an hours visit to RingSpares. I'm focusing more on just getting my lines spot on and being smooth. Need to push a little harder with the Direzzas!

Somewhere round some back streets in Belgium after my nitrons got a work out on cobbled streets and pot holes the size of craters. This was on my first lap, taking it easy. Second lap was a predicted 7:40 but had two yellows. Plenty more laps this weekend!

Much better, dartier steering inputs. Also more vibrations/feels in the wheel but not sure if it placebo..

Picked up the car yesterday, from the 30 minute drive home I'm very happy with the setup. Should be a completely different car when it's loaded up on track. Finished picture of the front axle Front thrust arm bearing is a motorsport item to stop deflection in the steering. Solid...

I won't mention the amount of people that have had specially tuned Nitrons and paid for them and they've done nothing to them internally! Priceless being mugged off especially from someone so big in the "scene". I think I had doubts doing this as the E92 in the state I purchased it - was...

Added onto the list of cars I have to own; V6 Clio. Looks great, nothing like a rare car! Keep the carbon bonnet - I think it adds to the car.