The Cart Before the Horse: Spec 3 Build

[Senor_Taylor]

Next up to do:

1. Order Control Arm Bushings, AOil Pan Gasket, Oil Change Kit
2. Order Front Subframe reinforcements and shock bolts
3. Press new ball joins and bushings onto the M3 control arms I have
4. Drop my subframe
5. Install Oil Pump nut safety wire
6. Get my front subframe reinforcements welded in
7. Install baffled oil pan, new gasket
8. Reinstall subframe, new control arms
9. Install Brash Caliper Guide bushings
10. Drill my M3 strut housings and install shock inserts
11. Install my Eibach Sway Bar Kit
12. Install my second Fuel Pump (Need to source another fuel pump connector, wire up a relay for this other pump)
13. Replace my current puller fan with a bigger one (I had two fans, but one fell out at Summit. Should also consider some ducting)
14. Order my rear subframe reinforcements, rear bushings, rear ball joints, rear sway bar reinforcements
15. Tow the car to a shop and have them drop the rear subframe, weld in the reinforcements, and do the bushings/ball joints back there
16. Buy the Spec springs and Camber Plates, final assembly on new suspension, Install new suspension
17. Switch to a 71C thermostat and swap antifreeze for water wetter
18. Bimmerworld Race Studs
19. Spec Air Filter
20. Final check on wire thinning
21. Cage (!!!???!?!?!?)
22. Buy and install a fire system during or after
23. Purchase Fire retardant shoes, underwear, socks
24. Spec HeadLight Intake
25. Kill Switch
26. AeroCatches
27. Buy a transponder (If not already done)
28. New seat, window net, belts
30. Comp SCHOOL baby


Possible to do before the end of Summer? I think so. It'll be a tough, busy year, with lots of financial irresponsibility.

I hope to have 1-15 done before March VIR to be ready for my Time Trials check ride. Instructor clinic definitely before the end of the year. Everyone please let me know if you see anything out there that may assist in getting any of these done, or if you think I'm missing anything.