Owner/builder/fabricator.
Over 50,000 invested plus the cost of the car. Every thing has been done professionally by a lifetime Auto mechanic/racer/fabricator/Automotive forensic specialist. His health is not so good and is unable to race the car any longer. We are looking for the right buyer who will race the car hard and take good care of her.
As stated before this is a turn key, track ready 1998 BMW M Roadster. This is the most complete description i can make of the vehicle, if i forget anything or you have additional questions don't be afraid to ask.
Body- New front fascia/bumper cover, hood is painted silver and the 3 M colors, adjustable HAND MADE front splitter, adjustable four foot wide rear carbon fiber wing. Super strong roll bar ok to run open air. new windshield and H/D cock pit cover for towing. weight is exactly 2689 LBS with 8 gallons of fuel, 51% front and 49% rear, vary well balanced car. The interior has been stripped to remove weight, everything but the dash is gone. 2 kirkey racing seats with 5 point racing harnesses. all gauges are in working order, has floor pans and a FULL FIRE SYSTEM. Aluminum sheilding around the roll bars to keep air out and increase aerodynamics
Wheels/tires/brakes
9 inch wide front and 10 inch wide 18" turner motor sports alloy wheels, on four BRAND NEW never raced on Hoosier R-7 racing tires. comes with an additional set of 18in alloy wheels with Proxis 888 Tires with two runs on them, still in great shape. Front brakes- 385 MM Rotors cross drilled and slotted from stop tech, extra large hawk black with new brembo calipers. 4 Ireland stainless steel brake lines. Motu fluid. new bigger master cylinder, Car will stop on a dime!
Chassis- EVERY piece of the suspension is new with race quality parts, tie rods and HD bushings all new. 35% larger sway bar, new wheel bearings. front shocks are Bilistien rears are KONI adjustables. Rear sway bar is OEM(works the best with this set up found out via trial and error) Front camber plates for easy adjustments/setup
Engine/Drive train- motor is an S-52, 3.2 Litter ^ cylinder rated at 240 HP at the Flywheel. It was Dynoed an puts out 224 RWHP and 236 Foot pounds of torque at 7200 RPM. Has an m-50 intake manifold, went from stock 16 lbs fuel injectors to 24 Lbs injectors. 40% larger mass air flow sensor special cold air box and throttle plate. full set of over sized pulleys. These Horse power upgrades are brought together with a custom computer program from Shark Injector Company. 14lbs Aluminum flywheel. Race clutch and pressure plate. 5 speed manual transmission with short shift unit from UUC with adjustable throw. new drive line dampener, U joints and drive line are balance. rear is a stock M-Positraction unit, rear axle has been freshly serviced as well as the axle bearings.
Cooling System- New Aluminum radiator, water pump thermostat and housing, all new hoses serpentine belt, new high output alternator, 15 lbs Braille battery. VEHICLE WAS NEVER OVER HEATED PARTS WERE PUT ON AS UPGRADES NOT REPAIRS!
Fire system- has one nozzle inside aimed at the driver and two under the hood aimed at the injectors and top of the motor. Fire system shoots out a thick foam and if used is easy to refill by anyone, comes with extra refill kit. it was used once as a system test CAR WAS NEVER ON FIRE but it did make a huge mess.
Tons more spare parts from lug studs to wheel spacers, springs, tie rods, hoses and more just to much stuff to list. also have a 20ft Rice brand steel deck trailer with built in tire rack, spare boxes, winch with 2 new batteries electric power tounge lifter, jack carrier and new tires(additional cost). Tows great. Like I said before its race ready, throw it on the trailer and take it to your favorite track.
NOTE: Fastest times- Sears Point 2.2 mi 1.56.40 and Thunder Hill 3mi 2.07.8 and that's with a 70 year old behind the wheel, a younger man may be able to push it harder but still vary respectable times.
Serious offers only NO TRADES CASH ONLY. NO PAYMENTS. NOT FOR STREET USE. I CAN WORK WITH YOU ON THE PRICE IF YOU HAVE CASH IN HAND. NO TEST DRIVES WITHOUT CASH IN HAND, RIDE ALONG IS OK BUT ONLY IF YOU ARE TRULY INTERESTED.