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Old 05-31-2016, 06:58 PM   #1
pmilli814
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Default 1997 318TI Racecar for sale

1997 BMW 318TI
2011 3rd place podium finisher at NASA Nationals
2011 NASA Greatlakes GTS1 Regional Champion

I have the title for this car even though it isn’t street legal. This car is very easy to drive. It is very forgiving and very rewarding. I’ve had this car for 10 years. This car has a NASA logbook and has run in GTS1 and GTS2. It is currently setup for PTE. It has been fully updated this spring, and has been on track this year. It has been updated with fresh belts/safety equipment

This car is race ready!

Price:
$7,500

Body:
2320lb dry weight
Tow hooks
Autometer gauges (tach, fuel level, water temp)
Custom wired with military grade connectors and waterproof fuse box
Dry cell lightweight battery
Lexan Windshield

Safety:
Mark McMahon TIG welded 8 point cage with NASCAR door bars. This is a beautiful cage that fits perfectly. You’ll be hard pressed to find a cage built with better craftsmanship.
Sparco Evo2 Seat
New Scroth FIA 6pt belt
Center net
New Window net
SPA built in fire suppression system (3 nozzles on driver, 1 in engine compartment)....fresh recharge/inspection this spring
Wink 5 panel rearview mirror

Chassis:
Revalved Koni Double adjustable shocks
Currently running about 850fr/1200r spring rate
Vorshlag front camber plates
Treehouse delrin front control arm bushings
Front tie rods, lower control arms, wheel bearing replaced in 2016
Z3 steering rack
Delrin rear subframe and trailing arm bushings
Rear subframe raised ½”
Monoball rear upper shock mounts

Aero:
Vented Hood with radiator ducted through the hood

Brakes:
Custom Wilwood superlite forged 4 piston brakes front and rear (e46 M3 rotors)
Stainless steel brake lines

Wheels:
1 set D-force/Kosei wheels (3 sets to pick from all available for extra)
Wheel studs all around
15mm H&R wheel spacers in front

Drivetrain:
4.10 medium case LSD rear end with upgraded 4 friction plates
Aluminum Engine/Trans mounts
Upgraded to larger E30 325/M3 half shafts

Engine:
Stock M42
4 into 1 header with custom 2 1/2 inch exhaust
GM LS2 coils with widegap sparkplugs
Link Atom Standalone ECU (tunes for 93 octane and E85)
NGK Wideband O2 sensor
Custom short runner intake manifold with M50 throttle body

Cooling:
Mishimoto S54 M roadster aluminum radiator
Canton Expansion tank (Easy to bleed the system)
Fully ducted radiator

This setup is good for PTE or GTS1 in it's current form.....or swap a M5X into it and run GTS 2/3/4.

I also have an enclosed trailer that I would sell as a package if interested.

The car is located in southeast Michigan
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