View Full Version : 1997 Non-sunroof 328is prepped and sorted for SCCA DSP autocross- WINNER!!!


Fastech
05-09-2007, 12:11 PM
Well, the title kinda said it all, right?

OK, my racecar is for sale. It is fully prepped and sorted to win in SCCA Autocross/SoloII competition. It is also a pretty damn good track car, and could be the basis for a very competitive BMWCCA, SCCA, or NASA roadrace car with a few changes for whatever particular class it runs in. I have thousands upon thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of blood, sweat, tears, tequila, and god knows what else in the build and development time invested. Divorce prompts my reluctant sale of this car, but hey, freedom don't come cheap!!! We (Brian Flanagan and Cliff Rosenburg) won or trophied in every event we entered this car in over the last few years, National Tours, Pro Solos, Divisional autocrosses, local jams, Nationals.... The amount of success this car has brought me was unprecedented in my driving career. She has been a good one!

So, you might ask, what's it got? OK, a quick look at the list, what I can remember tonight (and it's almost sleepy-time):

1997 BMW 328is
Factory non-sunroof car, no worries about legality by doing the delete yourself
White exterior, Tan interior, all in good shape
A/C stripped (though I have the parts if you wanna put it back)
TC Kline custom-valved double-adjustable front Konis, Cad-plated, threaded collar, height-adjustable
TC Kline custom-valved rear Konis, externally-adjustable
H&R rear threaded height-adjusters/weight jackers
Eibach ERS 2.5" race front springs, spring rates disclosed to buyer @ sale
H&R race rear springs, spring rates disclosed to buyer @ sale
UUC "Swaybarbarian" adjustable front swaybar
Front strut brace
M3 offset front caster bushings
Vorshlag/Motorforce front camber/caster plates, the best available
1-pc race seats, driver side mounted on custom slider to accomodate drivers of different heights
M50/S50 M3 high flow composite intake manifold
Cosmos Racing long-tube Cold Air Intake
K&N Filter
Turner Motorsports ECU program
Fidanza aluminum flywheel, 9.5 lbs if I recall correctly
Sachs race clutch
3.15 LSD diff
3" Short exhaust with Flowmaster 2-chamber muffler and turndown with silencing cone (ends behind driver to save weight)
Rolled and widened fenders (not flared but stretched considerably)
Momo Millenium 350mm leather steering wheel
18x9.5 ASA JH8 5-spoke lightweight rims, black spoke w/polished lip, set of 4
18x9 SSR Competition rims, ultralights, charcoal spokes, polished lip, set of 4
Factory BMW M3 rims, 17", set of 4
285/30R18 Kumho V710's, worn but they were good enough to win the National Tour and Pro Solos at Walnut Ridge this year!!!
285/30R18 Kumho V710's, BRAND NEW, bagged & stored indoors, set of 4
245/40R17 Hoosier Wet Radials, BRAND NEW, bagged and stored indoors, set of 4
I know there is more that I am forgetting. Chassis shows 160k miles, engine has about 65k on it, give or take. Clutch, all suspension, bushings, etc all have less than 5k miles on them. Car is in very nice condition, the fenders are stretched to the point of deforming a little, but you have to pay attention to notice. The right front has a little peeling , easily covered by a sticker or repaired. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am picky about the way my car looks, and have kept it up as such, stored it indoors, waxed it frequently, kept it protected, etc. Car currently has a great-looking adaptation of the factory BMW Motorsport Flag graphics up each side done in vinyl (so it is removeable). Car has gotten lots of attention and appeared on several local TV sports segments in different cities we raced in last year after the graphics were done, so it gets LOTS of media attention. I'd love to show it off if I could figure out how to post pics on here, but email me and I will gladly email pics to you. Car is nice, never been bent, and is ready to race!

I feel that in the right hands, this car could very well contend for a national title.

In the past year, Matteucci's green monster and David Fauth's Bimmerhaus 325is both sold for mid-high teens. Both cars had a bit more pedigree than this one, but this has run competitively against both cars and been VERY close, even with my big ass driving it. A little more time with a lighter and sharper driver, who knows? Anyway, I think mine's a steal at $12,500. I WILL ENTERTAIN OFFERS!!! I can deliver up to 500 miles for $1.25 a loaded mile, after funds have been transferred.

Please contact me by email at BMWJunky@ya hoo . com or call me @ 423/309-7208 with any questions!

Thanks,

Brian Flanagan
(Also posted on SCCAForums.com)

GroovinPickle
05-09-2007, 12:19 PM
Trade for good goat?

Let me know plz thx

Fastech
05-09-2007, 12:27 PM
Trade for good goat?

Let me know plz thx

That was actually an Arkansas-only weekend-only offer. Once I sobered up, I realized I really didn't NEED a goat. Though it is a guaranteed good time!!!

Might trade for a blow-up sheep, though...

Brian

p.s. Helluva good job in STU on those "street" tires!!! Congrats!

Impulsed7
05-09-2007, 01:24 PM
pics?

Fastech
05-09-2007, 01:28 PM
Can't seem to figure out how to post them here...:banghead:

Give me your email, I will send some!

Brian

tfro
05-09-2007, 01:32 PM
I'm just curious why you aren't listing the spring rates? Looks like a great deal to me.

Fastech
05-09-2007, 01:38 PM
Mainly because if it doesn't sell, I'll keep racing it. Spring rates, shock settings, swaybar settings, alignment, all are part of the setup that gives you an edge over the competition, so I don't really want to give those things away... besides, a little mysteriousness is sexy, right???

The buyer is of course entitled to all of that information!

Brian

UDM Motorsport
05-09-2007, 02:32 PM
email pics to max_pwr@yahoo.com

thanks
franklin

Fastech
05-10-2007, 09:07 PM
Pics sent!

vinax
05-10-2007, 10:03 PM
Some pics of the car.
IMHO its a solid car with all the right upgrades.
Looks great too!!

http://myfastbmw.com/pics/brian328/01.jpg
http://myfastbmw.com/pics/brian328/02.jpg
http://myfastbmw.com/pics/brian328/03.jpg
http://myfastbmw.com/pics/brian328/04.jpg
http://myfastbmw.com/pics/brian328/05.jpg
http://myfastbmw.com/pics/brian328/06.jpg
http://myfastbmw.com/pics/brian328/07.jpg

Fastech
05-10-2007, 10:08 PM
[QUOTE=vinax;9501841]Some pics of the car.
IMHO its a solid car with all the right upgrades.
Looks great too!!


OK, ok, what kinda commission are you looking for, exactly?:D

Fastech
05-10-2007, 11:22 PM
As suggested to me, I will entertain offers for the car minus some parts, wheels, tires, etc. if they do not pertain to the particular class you might be wanting to race the car for. I am easy, just tell me if you have something in mind!

Thanks to all for the interest!

Brian

328ischef
05-14-2007, 05:12 AM
bump, nice looking car, i am digging the flag decals/paint whatever
good luck with le sale

dmoffitt
05-18-2007, 11:41 AM
might fit the bill of what I'm looking for - w/o giving too much away, would the spring rate be ok for HPDEs or really just autox?

feel free to email me david.moffitt (at) mac.com

Fastech
05-18-2007, 10:38 PM
might fit the bill of what I'm looking for - w/o giving too much away, would the spring rate be ok for HPDEs or really just autox?

feel free to email me david.moffitt (at) mac.com

David,

Car works pretty well as a track car as is with some shock and swaybar setting changes. I have some other rear springs I can give you to swap in (very easy to do) if it feels a little loose, but I have tracked it as it sits and it felt pretty damn good!

Brian

deep throat
05-24-2007, 02:48 PM
Stating the power/weight ratio would go a long way in helping us decide. Kudos for the effort of putting it together.

lowside67
05-28-2007, 04:34 PM
Doesn't matter, I own it now :)

323is
05-29-2007, 09:12 PM
so car is sold?

Erik L
05-29-2007, 10:18 PM
He he I have seen him autocross this car. He is an excellent driver in a well sorted car. I would not get your hopes up that you will be faster than he was!! Congrats on a great buy!

lowside67
05-31-2007, 10:21 AM
so car is sold?Yes, I bought it.

Fastech
06-03-2007, 12:31 AM
Yes, it has sold, to Mark from BC. Thanks Mark, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have! Thanks to everyone else who has said such nice things about the car (and me) and helped me post pics!

Brian:redspot

wopperjr
09-28-2007, 02:01 PM
With your ssr comps what size tires are you running? and did you need spacers up front b/c of the +45 offset for the 18x9's? I'm trying to figure out how to fit these without fender rolling.