The Cart Before the Horse: Spec 3 Build

[Jake]

It's actually been owned by four NASA-MA guys at this point: me, Paul. Rob, Simon. I was able to find the original owner of the car back when I bought it and he actually replied to my totally-not-creepy message on LinkedIn:



He replied to that email with more fun details:

Jake - Looks as sweet as the day I bought it. I replaced it with a new 1998 328ic - I loved that car. Then I took my company public and bought a Porsche Boxster. Then I sold it and bought a z4. Sold it and bought a new Porsche Cayman. The engine on that blew so I now drive a 911 Cabriolet. Have fun with that car. @150k miles the engine is just breaking in!

Shock tower reinforcements would definitely be a good idea. The BMW plates are like $25 for the front to help prevent mushrooming. Rear doesn't really need anything as long as it's not swiss cheese back there. I have a front strut brace if you want it for like $50. Doesn't fit with my adjustable knobbed front struts.

Oil pump nut is a lot of work if the pan isn't leaking, I waited until my car was dumping oil on the garage floor to do it, and it was already tight, but it's a gamble.

It was so clean when I had it. I still miss it. Glad to see it's finally going to get some track time though.