Spec E46 Build Part IV: Drivetrain
New Tilton clutch and flywheel, Rogue clutch pivot pin, Shifter Pin Refresh, New Driveshaft, and Subframe Bushings.
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Spec E46 Build Part III: Chassis Reinforcement
Update: Since running my own race shop for sometime now, I’ve put together a bit more information and experience on E46 chassis reinforcements. I’ve written a short post on the subject, which you can find here: BMW E46 Chassis Reinforcement Guide The E46 chassis, just like the E36 or E368 […]
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Spec E46 Build Part II: Blocking Plates
After completely gutting the interior of the Spec E46, I began to prep it for its future life as a race car. The gaping hole in the dash that once held the HVAC unit needed a blocking plate. I sourced some scrap aluminum from the local metal recycler just for […]
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Spec E46 Build Part I: Deconstruction
Yes another long overdue post. The SE46 has already turned wheels in anger, but I’m taking it back to the beginning in an attempt to catalog all the work that went into this build. Perhaps it’ll be helpful to someone else considering this path to racing, or maybe it’ll just […]
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Spec E46 Race Project Begins
The Spec E46 race car project begins with the acquisition of a 2001 BMW 330Ci.
