jrgb 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 Hi All, A couple of months ago I posted some info on two E46 M3 GTR V8 racecars being built in Auckland. One has the 5 litre M engine, and is being built as a pure track racecar. Engine is in temporarily; wheel arches have been tubed; exhausts will exit the side; air-jacks will be fitted, etc, etc. The other won't be quite as radical, and will have a 4.4 litre engine. This one will be used for a Targa / race car. Both will have the full E46 GTR body kits, and both will probably be painted in matching classic white / blue / red colour scheme. Attached are a few images of the first car. Early days, but you will get an idea of where we are going with the two projects. Will keep everyone informed on progress. Cheers, John. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted January 11, 2007 omg omg omg need to see pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 Pics will be up in the morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318isCoupe 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 Can't wait to see one! Heck. E39 M5 engine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 OK - I had to re-read the first post. Now I understand - its for racing! Duh!! I was wondering why the f**k anyone would do that to their car... must learn to read better!! Cool stuff, mate. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 Holly crap! they will look so cooool. I love the m3 gtr kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 That looks to be at Race FX.. is Andy building them? Cool cars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrgb 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 That looks to be at Race FX.. is Andy building them? Cool cars Yip, these are the cars that Andy Culpin is building at Race FX. The 5 litre 'track only' cars will be his own (or he'll sell it if the price is right). I'm buying the 4.4 litre road / race car for Targa and circuit use (as long as I can sell my existing racecar!). Andy will also build more of these cars (to any spec) if a customer fronts up with the dollars. Cheers, John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 Awesome! I'll pay the money to see them on the track! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) Not running a dry sump lubrication system?? What suspension setup is it going to run? Full rear coilovers?? Just out of curiosity approximately how much is a build like this? (car excluded). That rear arch also looks a bit strange compared to the ALMS M3 GTRs (slightly sloped downwards rather than perpendicular to the body) ... I presume it's not going to a direct copy? Nice build by the way ... I was wondering when someone was going to do this in NZ Edited January 11, 2007 by M3_Power Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 (edited) That rear arch also looks a bit strange compared to the ALMS M3 GTRs (slightly sloped downwards rather than perpendicular to the body) ... I presume it's not going to a direct copy? I don't think it's finished.. that looks to be only for the tubbing? Edited January 12, 2007 by dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 Looking forward to seeing the modified chassis suspension pick-up points. I presume Mac. struts are planned for the front (camber plates in the pic), I would have thought a project this extensive would use a double whisbone setup?? How does he propose to do the rear end?? No sub-frame and partial tube frame to drop the chassis?? Raising the front control arm mounts too?? Any pic's with the GTR guards up front?? Is your 4.4l road going version going to have the GTR guards and a dropped chassis??? Wouldn't think that would be road let alone Targa friendly??? Or more along the lines of a "wide body" M3?? Sorry about the 20 Q's, I love projects and fabrication/engineering stuff. Keep the pics coming!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 Just been and got scrutineered at Andy's and had a nosey at the car he's building. He's at the tubbing stage, hasn't done the flaring yet. Motor's sitting in place, and he's started to cut the floor for tanks and rear setup, also has to modify the driveshaft tunnel. Carbon fibre bonnet, looks real nice. Go and get pre checked and have a look, real nice guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p1_m3 8 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 Cant wait to see (hear) the finished article :0) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 Incredible. Keep us updated, I'm glad to see these projects being done in NZ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 nice work sir ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted January 13, 2007 http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/car/260823315.html Should be tfb when done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2007 Not running a dry sump lubrication system?? What suspension setup is it going to run? Full rear coilovers?? Just out of curiosity approximately how much is a build like this? (car excluded). That rear arch also looks a bit strange compared to the ALMS M3 GTRs (slightly sloped downwards rather than perpendicular to the body) ... I presume it's not going to a direct copy? Nice build by the way ... I was wondering when someone was going to do this in NZ We will fit inboard mounted coilovers & adjustable swaybar, and yes it will have dry sump. Yes the images only show the tubs, not the flares yet! More images to follow soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2007 Sweet ! welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted January 31, 2007 Ohh hot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted January 31, 2007 We will fit inboard mounted coilovers & adjustable swaybar, and yes it will have dry sump. Yes the images only show the tubs, not the flares yet! More images to follow soon. Hi Andy - Good to see you got signed up. Welcome to the site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted January 31, 2007 looks tits, cant wait to see the finished product. Guesstimate final hp figure? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Welcome bro, good to see someone doing a project like this in NZ, you'll be the envy of everyone ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p1_m3 8 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Ahem... What about this approach then :-) http://www.simpsonmotorsport.co.uk/default...GT%20Race%20Car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
