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The car is stock under the hood. Including the exhaust.

The coil overs and shocks are not stock. He is on street tires.

What class?

Thank you.

STR

STR

STR! And for God's Sake let me instruct him!
Mark D

Thank you, all.

Mark, got it covered. Seb, he's coming back.

Mark DeShon wrote:STR! And for God's Sake let me instruct him!
Mark D

wait that is supposed to BSP he has altered the suspension.
Street Prepared Class B (BSP)
Audi
TT (1.8T, FWD & quattro)
TT (3.2L, quattro)
TTS (2009-12)
Quattro Turbo Coupe
BMW
M Coupe, M Roadster, & Z3
(6-cyl, all)
M3 (E36 chassis, all)
M3 (E46 chassis)
Z4 (non-turbo, all incl. M)

Arthur Grant wrote:

Mark DeShon wrote:STR! And for God's Sake let me instruct him!
Mark D

wait that is supposed to BSP he has altered the suspension.
Street Prepared Class B (BSP)
Audi
TT (1.8T, FWD & quattro)
TT (3.2L, quattro)
TTS (2009-12)
Quattro Turbo Coupe
BMW
M Coupe, M Roadster, & Z3
(6-cyl, all)
M3 (E36 chassis, all)
M3 (E46 chassis)
Z4 (non-turbo, all incl. M)

Nice try, Art.

STR

I had a great time instructing during the third group. Drove a bunch of different cars including the Shoe...it was my second favorite to the Sasaki 86 Corolla.

I gotta fix the rear floor welds and bring mine out!

Mike Simanyi wrote:I gotta fix the rear floor welds and bring mine out!

Do you have a Welder?

Having owned a 2000 model of this car long ago, I gotta think the 315 hp version would make a very good STR possibility. Mike, isn't yours the later car?

Gary Thomason wrote:Having owned a 2000 model of this car long ago, I gotta think the 315 hp version would make a very good STR possibility. Mike, isn't yours the later car?

Mike's is the early version, a 1999. The S54 powered M Coupe (2001+) is not allowed in STR, otherwise you would see them in STR!

Tom Denham wrote:

Mike Simanyi wrote:I gotta fix the rear floor welds and bring mine out!

Do you have a Welder?

Yeah - my brother!

Chris Teague wrote:

Gary Thomason wrote:Having owned a 2000 model of this car long ago, I gotta think the 315 hp version would make a very good STR possibility. Mike, isn't yours the later car?

Mike's is the early version, a 1999. The S54 powered M Coupe (2001+) is not allowed in STR, otherwise you would see them in STR!

'00 actually, but still the S52.

The S54 version would be fun, but with the longer gearing - and no update / backdate - I think I'd prefer the S52.

Mike

Mike Simanyi wrote:

Tom Denham wrote:

Mike Simanyi wrote:I gotta fix the rear floor welds and bring mine out!

Do you have a Welder?

Yeah - my brother!

Need help ?

Mike Simanyi wrote: '00 actually, but still the S52.

The S54 version would be fun, but with the longer gearing - and no update / backdate - I think I'd prefer the S52.

Mike

Ah. I didn't even know the gearing was so much longer in the 2001. I have driven a 2007-08 Z4 M, and remember being really disappointed because I felt the tall gearing ruined the car....plus I hated the gray plastic-dominated interior - the older car was much better looking inside, IMHO.

A proper STR build on the S52 car just might give the current darlings in the class a run. Kind of an expensive experiment though. Lots of torque in that car.....

Interesting styling comparison:

Gary Thomason wrote:

Mike Simanyi wrote: '00 actually, but still the S52.

The S54 version would be fun, but with the longer gearing - and no update / backdate - I think I'd prefer the S52.

Mike

A proper STR build on the S52 car just might give the current darlings in the class a run. Kind of an expensive experiment though. Lots of torque in that car.....

I've been wanting to do this forever! You've been holding out on me, Mike. ;)
Mark D.

KJ Christopher wrote:

Arthur Grant wrote:

Mark DeShon wrote:STR! And for God's Sake let me instruct him!
Mark D

wait that is supposed to BSP he has altered the suspension.
Street Prepared Class B (BSP)
Audi
TT (1.8T, FWD & quattro)
TT (3.2L, quattro)
TTS (2009-12)
Quattro Turbo Coupe
BMW
M Coupe, M Roadster, & Z3
(6-cyl, all)
M3 (E36 chassis, all)
M3 (E46 chassis)
Z4 (non-turbo, all incl. M)

Nice try, Art.

So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.

Arthur Grant wrote:

KJ Christopher wrote:
Nice try, Art.

So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.

You're making a very compelling argument. Mike, when can we weld up your floor?

Arthur Grant wrote:So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.

You had me at doughnuts!

Kurt Rahn wrote:

Arthur Grant wrote:So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.

You had me at doughnuts!

What is your favorite donut? The 23rd is a GRA event, they are known for thier coffee, I can bring fresh donuts for the BSP competitors no problem.

Arthur Grant wrote:

Kurt Rahn wrote:

Arthur Grant wrote:So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.

You had me at doughnuts!

What is your favorite donut? The 23rd is a GRA event, they are known for thier coffee, I can bring fresh donuts for the BSP competitors no problem.

I don't think a Mini qualifies for BSP, regardless what mods I make to it. But glazed buttermilk bars are dreamy :heyes: :heyes: :heyes:

I don't think a Mini qualifies for BSP, regardless what mods I make to it. But glazed buttermilk bars are dreamy :heyes: :heyes: :heyes:[/quote]

If he can influence David to run BSP there might be a very nice donut in his future. I usually by in bulk. After all what would I do with the reminder of the dozen after I give a couple to David.