I've been working on my IP build for months and I finally got the car on track this past weekend for a shake down.

The results were mixed as I'm learning the new suspension and working out the bugs. I have a slight coolant leak to fix and I need to sort out the suspension settings. Overall, it was a great relief to have a running car and I'm looking forward to doing a few races this year with BMWCR and NASA. :)

Here are a few pics:

http://www.vinnymac-online.com/Pics/vinnym301.jpg
http://www.vinnymac-online.com/Pics/vinnym302.jpg
http://www.vinnymac-online.com/Pics/vinnym303.jpg
http://www.vinnymac-online.com/Pics/vinnym304.jpg
http://www.vinnymac-online.com/Pics/vinnym305.jpg

Is that splitterJust to double check, if you look from above, does the splitter come out less than 1" from the farthest point of the bumper/lip?

Looks too clean ;)

looks good. any plans for graphics?

Nice!! Thanks for the pics!

Calling Jay Hudson, calling Jay Hudson!! Please welcome VinnyMac to the Black Racecar Club!!!


(Inside joke Vinny, my racecar used to be black also - Jay always said it was like having your own personal spa experience each time you get in a black racecar during the summer months)

Nice!! Thanks for the pics!

Calling Jay Hudson, calling Jay Hudson!! Please welcome VinnyMac to the Black Racecar Club!!!


(Inside joke Vinny, my racecar used to be black also - Jay always said it was like having your own personal spa experience each time you get in a black racecar during the summer months)

I know exactly what you mean Jon, except a spa is a lot quieter and you aren't wissing past me! ;)

Is that splitterJust to double check, if you look from above, does the splitter come out less than 1" from the farthest point of the bumper/lip?

Looks too clean ;)

I thought it was three inches? Either way the car looks great! Good luck this season! :D

Splitters are free providing they do not exceed maximum body width, do
not extend rearwards past the front axle centerline, do not extend more
than 3” past the farthest part of the front spoiler or bumper, and follow
the general outline of the spoiler. Installed devices must be consistent
with the spirit of the original design of the car such as those presented
by aftermarket sources. Dive plates are allowed.

legal to me.

Nice!! Thanks for the pics!

Calling Jay Hudson, calling Jay Hudson!! Please welcome VinnyMac to the Black Racecar Club!!!


(Inside joke Vinny, my racecar used to be black also - Jay always said it was like having your own personal spa experience each time you get in a black racecar during the summer months)


Sheeeeit. It ain't a real race car til it's been on it's roof or got a few nicks :help Right Vahram?

Looks good Vinny.

Jay

looks great man. looks almost too much like mine. I think you have too repaint it. ;)

Ah, looked at the stock class by accident, my bad.

Definitely legal, should be a nice easy off the shelf setup for Prepared, just try not to offroad too much ;)

I would suggest taping over that gap between the lip and the bumper though.

Looks good vinnymac! Get some stickers on the car.. it will definately be faster!

Vinnymac-

Who did your cage? I'm curious about cage fabricators in the MO area.

-Evan

Cool! Great pics Vince! Rob does a good job taking them! My personal favorite is the very first one! It reminds me of this one......

http://www.collaborating.net/m3/tracks/gateway/m3s-turn7800.jpg

Scott Rhea over at Izzy's Custom Cages is the guy to talk to about having your cage done.

http://www.izzyscustomcages.com/Home.html


Damon in STL

IZZY's CUSTOM CAGES does all the "cool" cars in Missouri. (shameless plug for my sponsor!) Lookin good Vince! Looks like it has way too much horsepower though.

Vinnymac-

Who did your cage? I'm curious about cage fabricators in the MO area.

-Evan



I had Scott Rhea at Izzy's Custom Cages do the work.

http://www.izzyscustomcages.com/BMWM3Cage.html

He's local in St. Louis and does great work. :buttrock

looks good. any plans for graphics?

Thanks. I have a pile of decals and stickers that need to go on the car. I'll work on that after next weekend's track outing.

I'm not planning to do any extra graphics beyond the required decals by BMWCR and NASA.

Nice!! Thanks for the pics!

Calling Jay Hudson, calling Jay Hudson!! Please welcome VinnyMac to the Black Racecar Club!!!


(Inside joke Vinny, my racecar used to be black also - Jay always said it was like having your own personal spa experience each time you get in a black racecar during the summer months)



Ha ha! Maybe I'll wrap the entire car in aluminum foil during the hot summer months. :stickoutt

Looks nice! (and very familiar) You going to make it to the Hallett club race next month?

Looks nice! (and very familiar) You going to make it to the Hallett club race next month?

His wing is taller than yours, you better fix that PRONTO!

Working on that now.................

Sheeeeit. It ain't a real race car til it's been on it's roof or got a few nicks :help Right Vahram?

Looks good Vinny.

Jay

You got it Jay! Vince just don't follow our lead! :D

Ha ha! Maybe I'll wrap the entire car in aluminum foil during the hot summer months. :stickoutt

Wear a black fire suit too. It's slimming :D

Jay

Looking Good Vince! Would look better with some vinyl (can't post smilies)

Mr. Scott... plug noted and appreciated (again, no smilies for me)

Back to lurking...

Looking Good Vince! Would look better with some vinyl (can't post smilies)

Mr. Scott... plug noted and appreciated (again, no smilies for me)

Back to lurking...


The vinyl will go on after this next weekend. I have to get all my required decals in hand before I lay it all out to see what will go where.

Thanks agian for doing such a great job on the cage.:buttrock

IZZY's CUSTOM CAGES does all the "cool" cars in Missouri.

Does this mean my car is cool even though it's not a BMW?


http://www.clownshoemotorsports.com/forum_img/cage1.jpg

http://www.clownshoemotorsports.com/forum_img/cage2.jpg

Scott over at Izzy's does great work!


Vince, the car looked and sounded great! I can't wait to see it race.

-bj

I guess we have to call it a "cool" car now that it has the IZZY'S touch.