Description
#81 2004 BMW 330ci
A Premium Example of the SE46/T3 racer prepared and maintained by Racer on Rails, also stored at their facility at Pacific Raceways.
Vehicle most recently passed tech at the SCCA Runoffs in Virginia in September 2023. The vehicle comes with ICSCC, SCCA, and NASA logbooks from the previous owners.
This car recently finished in P8 at the T3 Runoffs race at VIR after careful prep and care performed by the Racer on Rails racing team. This racing car is set up to compete in many categories, but most notable SpecE46 in NASA and T3 in the SCCA. Local clubs have many categories that this car can apply to. This specific car has a long history of podiums and victories, well established pedigree.
Spec E46 is a road racing class based on BMW’s E46 chassis. This class emphasizes high performance, vehicle consistence, reasonable cost and easy of entry. It aims to provide a highly competitive on-track racing experience among a large field of cars. Specifically, Spec E46 focuses on the 330i and 330Ci models.
This unit is built on a 330Ci platform.
Engine:
- Epic Motorsports Spec Tune w/ EWS delete
- Engine and Body Harness has been lightened, unnecessary functions removed.
- PDM Controller
- Dr Vanos Rebuild Kit
- GSR Engine Oil Pump
- Stewart High Flow Water Pump
- Tilton Clutch and Flywheel
- AAF Oil Pan Baffle
- CAE Race Shifter w/ Selector Rod
- Vanos Oil Supply Line
- Chase Bays Power Steering Kit
- Epic Motorsports High Lift Race Valve Spring Kit
- Motorsports Thermostat
Suspension:
- MCS 1-Way Adjustable Dampers – Freshly rebuilt, only 4 hours of use.
- Spec Springs + Front Tender Springs
- Powerflex RTAB’s
- Bimmerworld Solid Differential Mount Set
- ZHP Control Arms
- SLR Extended Camber Plate Kit w/ Modified Strut Towers
- Fortune Auto Radial Bearing Mounts
- Ground Control Sway Bars
Body:
- Rear Subframe Reinforcement Kit
- Reinforced Front Strut Towers
- Lowe Group Racing SE46 Cage Kit
- Carbon Fiber Sunroof Panel
- CarTek GT Battery Isolator
- LifeLine Fire System
- Cool Suit System
- Racer on Rails Carbon Floor
Brakes:
- Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- Brake Duct Kit
- Brass Guides
- OE + Calipers and Rotors
- PFC Brake Pads
Race Parts:
- Z4 Finned Differential w/ diffsonline 3.46 LSD
- Diffsonline REM Polished ZF 5 Speed Transmission
- Bimmerworld Fuel Starvation Kit
- Aim MXP Dash
- SmartyCam
- AiM Diff Temp Sensor Kit
- AiM Wide Band Controller
- MSW AiM Water Temp Sensors
- MSW AiM Fuel Level Sensors
- MSW AiM Oil Pressure Sensor
- AiM Data Hub
- AiM Can Expansion
- OMP Race Wheel w/ Quick Release
Safety:
- Safecraft Mesh Window Nets, Left (Expires June 2024) and Center (Expires December 2024)
- Schroth Driver Harness (Expires after 2025)
- OMP HTE-R Seat (Expires after 2027)
Recent Maintenance:
Maintenace was recently performed by Racer on Rails as a part of post-season prep prior to the onset of winter.
- During the initial inspection, the technician found that the passenger side headlight was not functioning, replacement of the headlight connector was required.
- During the initial inspection, the technician found that the pasenger rear upper ball joint had excessive play, necessitating replacement.
Replacements:
- Passenger side headlight connector
- Passenger Rear Upper Ball Joint
- Water wetter was replaced with coolant for the winter
- Differential was serviced
- Power Steering fluid
- Spark Plugs
- Ignition Coils
- Injectors we cleaned and serviced
Compression and leakdown tests were performed, results were normal.
The vehicle was successfully run on the Racer on Rails dyno without issue and expected results.
Known Spares:
- ZF Transmissions, unmodified
- Differential
- 3 Sets of Apex Wheels
- 1 Set of Toyo Scrubs
- 2 sets of used Hoosier A7’s
- 1 Set of new Hoosier W2’s