Alpine White Reveries : Team Schirmer M2 GT

Bruuuce · 06-22-2021, 11:08 AM

always nice to work on a clean chassis.

again, nice work.

mkPOTO · 06-22-2021, 02:31 PM

wow great build! This is EXACTLY how I would build out a M2!

warrenw · 06-22-2021, 06:16 PM

I can't even begin to explain how dope the diff kit is. Also, put that exhaust on!!!!

ebisu8 · 06-22-2021, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by warrenw

I can't even begin to explain how dope the diff kit is. Also, put that exhaust on!!!!

It's on as of this evening. Almost done with the rear and I'm aiming the rear done by tomorrow night.

AWC-F87 · 06-27-2021, 12:42 AM

Absolutely live your build Dom! Beautiful work

ebisu8 · 06-27-2021, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AWC-F87

Absolutely live your build Dom! Beautiful work

Thanks my dood! Just enjoying the process and build.

ebisu8 · 07-03-2021, 08:50 PM

Ok! Here's a quick update on the past week or so. I'm finally finished and got through a ton of stuff, I of course was just heads down working so I didn't take as many pics as I would have liked and I'm ok with that.

Nothing feels better than wrenching in the garage. I love getting to know my car, troubleshooting and overall I may have trust issues with shops not giving the level of detail/care that I do on my own time/dime. Plus all the money I would spend in labor, goes to more mods!

I'll start with the flex fuel kit by Bend Calibration. Without a doubt, I'm thoroughly impressed with their products AND their service. They've been spot on throughout this entire process. I can't wait to start the datalogging and tune!

Quality components and the harness is completely plug n play, zero issues and it was a breeze to install.

Now onto the good stuff and do I mean good stuff. I'm blown away with everything in all honesty and am so happy that this worked out. Pictured here are Schirmer spec Nitron R3 Coilovers, Complete Schirmer GT Kinematics, Schirmer end links. I also swapped out my 90mm MSI studs for 80mm. This length is better suited as I don't think I'll be running a 15mm spacer ever. The 80mm is good for about 10-12mm if ever needed.

The best part about all this is that Tom Schirmer himself did the kinematics and set everything up.

ebisu8 · 07-05-2021, 08:32 AM

Had a chance to go for a nice drive on Saturday and WOW WOW WOW. This car is just on another level than before. My MCS performed well but holy smokes the Nitron R3 and Kinematics are incredible. I can't wait to take this to the track!

For now, here are a few pictures that I took, enjoy!

DrKevM5 · 07-05-2021, 09:11 AM

Congratulations! Thoughts on the diff sounds?

ebisu8 · 07-05-2021, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Congratulations! Thoughts on the diff sounds?

I can barely hear it!

AUSf22 · 07-05-2021, 09:19 AM

Dayum!! looks just like a Team Schirmer car.

Love the build, there's some serious coin that's been put into this car, tastefully done

ebisu8 · 07-05-2021, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AUSf22

Dayum!! looks just like a Team Schirmer car.

Love the build, there's some serious coin that's been put into this car, tastefully done

Because it is officially a Schirmer M2 GT.

DrKevM5 · 07-05-2021, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ebisu8

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Congratulations! Thoughts on the diff sounds?

I can barely hear it!

Fantastic. My Kit should arrive this week.

dtran556 · 07-05-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ebisu8

Ok! Here's a quick update on the past week or so. I'm finally finished and got through a ton of stuff, I of course was just heads down working so I didn't take as many pics as I would have liked and I'm ok with that.

Nothing feels better than wrenching in the garage. I love getting to know my car, troubleshooting and overall I may have trust issues with shops not giving the level of detail/care that I do on my own time/dime. Plus all the money I would spend in labor, goes to more mods!

I'll start with the flex fuel kit by Bend Calibration. Without a doubt, I'm thoroughly impressed with their products AND their service. They've been spot on throughout this entire process. I can't wait to start the datalogging and tune!

Quality components and the harness is completely plug n play, zero issues and it was a breeze to install.

Now onto the good stuff and do I mean good stuff. I'm blown away with everything in all honesty and am so happy that this worked out. Pictured here are Schirmer spec Nitron R3 Coilovers, Complete Schirmer GT Kinematics, Schirmer end links. I also swapped out my 90mm MSI studs for 80mm. This length is better suited as I don't think I'll be running a 15mm spacer ever. The 80mm is good for about 10-12mm if ever needed.

The best part about all this is that Tom Schirmer himself did the kinematics and set everything up.

In this pic, it's completely done, front and rear kinematics, full Akrapovic DP to tips. I almost shed a tear I was so happy.

Running a true coilover rear set up like you are with the Nitron R3s will not effect anything with the car right? My thinking was that it wasn't a good idea since that point isnt ment to hold the weight of the car.

ebisu8 · 07-05-2021, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dtran556

Running a true coilover rear set up like you are with the Nitron R3s will not effect anything with the car right? My thinking was that it wasn't a good idea since that point isnt ment to hold the weight of the car.

All F8x is different than the e46/e92 platforms. True coilover rear works just fine with our cars.

dtran556 · 07-05-2021, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ebisu8

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Originally Posted by dtran556

Running a true coilover rear set up like you are with the Nitron R3s will not effect anything with the car right? My thinking was that it wasn't a good idea since that point isnt ment to hold the weight of the car.

All F8x is different than the e46/e92 platforms. True coilover rear works just fine with our cars.

understood thank you so much for the info

AWC-F87 · 07-05-2021, 03:17 PM

Man I'm jealous of those fender! Gorgeous Dom!

The car is LOWWW! Any issues with the tires rubbing anything?

ebisu8 · 07-05-2021, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AWC-F87

Man I'm jealous of those fender! Gorgeous Dom!

The car is LOWWW! Any issues with the tires rubbing anything?

It's low for sure and sooooo worth it! Zero rubbing anywhere, that's Slicerspec!

AWC-F87 · 07-05-2021, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ebisu8

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Originally Posted by AWC-F87

Man I'm jealous of those fender! Gorgeous Dom!

The car is LOWWW! Any issues with the tires rubbing anything?

It's low for sure and sooooo worth it! Zero rubbing anywhere, that's Slicerspec!

That's awesome man! Slicerspec definitely coincides with top quality!
Are you running 265 in the front on 9.5?

ebisu8 · 07-05-2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AWC-F87

That's awesome man! Slicerspec definitely coincides with top quality!
Are you running 265 in the front on 9.5?

No sir! No time for weakness in the knees. 10.5 up front and 11 out back. Classic 265/35 and 295/30.

AWC-F87 · 07-05-2021, 07:46 PM

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That's awesome man! Slicerspec definitely coincides with top quality!
Are you running 265 in the front on 9.5?

No sir! No time for weakness in the knees. 10.5 up front and 11 out back. Classic 265/35 and 295/30.

Hahaha I like your style!

What offset are you running up front?

I'm trying to stuff 18x10et33 square in mine.

warrenw · 07-07-2021, 08:27 PM

Daaamn nice! Love it! Now get that exhaust to turn purple!

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ebisu8 Dom 1080 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (78)	Ok! Here's a quick update on the past week or so. I'm finally finished and got through a ton of stuff, I of course was just heads down working so I didn't take as many pics as I would have liked and I'm ok with that. Nothing feels better than wrenching in the garage. I love getting to know my car, troubleshooting and overall I may have trust issues with shops not giving the level of detail/care that I do on my own time/dime. Plus all the money I would spend in labor, goes to more mods! I'll start with the flex fuel kit by Bend Calibration. Without a doubt, I'm thoroughly impressed with their products AND their service. They've been spot on throughout this entire process. I can't wait to start the datalogging and tune! Quality components and the harness is completely plug n play, zero issues and it was a breeze to install. Now onto the good stuff and do I mean good stuff. I'm blown away with everything in all honesty and am so happy that this worked out. Pictured here are Schirmer spec Nitron R3 Coilovers, Complete Schirmer GT Kinematics, Schirmer end links. I also swapped out my 90mm MSI studs for 80mm. This length is better suited as I don't think I'll be running a 15mm spacer ever. The 80mm is good for about 10-12mm if ever needed. The best part about all this is that Tom Schirmer himself did the kinematics and set everything up. __________________ Last edited by ebisu8; 11-30-2021 at 07:08 PM..
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ebisu8 Dom 1080 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (78)	Had a chance to go for a nice drive on Saturday and WOW WOW WOW. This car is just on another level than before. My MCS performed well but holy smokes the Nitron R3 and Kinematics are incredible. I can't wait to take this to the track! For now, here are a few pictures that I took, enjoy! __________________ Last edited by ebisu8; 11-30-2021 at 07:13 PM..
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warrenw Food Critic 1086 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: 19 AW M2C, 21 M340i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Seoul iTrader: (0)	Daaamn nice! Love it! Now get that exhaust to turn purple! __________________ Build Thread \| Travel Stats \| Instagram
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