So, the cars not felt right since the cage and springs, despite numerous geo's it just wants to pull left and try and kill me. Its got grip but likes to snap.
After speaking to Ray and hearing glowing reviews I booked in with Matt from Spires.
Arrived at 7am:
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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I explained to Matt over the phone the problems I was having on track, we went through everything.
First off was to get the car in the air and check everything was ok, like a surgeon would do before he performs his magic.
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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Matt then took the wheels off, we found drivers front spring was pretty much compressed.
He bought it down 23mm, then made sure anti roll bar was flat.
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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Rear shot:
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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Next up was setting the scales up so they were perfectly flat:
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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Then get the old bird on them and get her set up to 50% weight distribution:
I arrived with a decent amount of fuel as thats where abouts I am on track:
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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I thought this was pretty decent with all boot coverings, carpet headlining etc.
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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Obviously has to be done with a custom Costa in:
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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Next up was the Camber, Castor and toe. Castor had never been touched so spent some time getting them loose.
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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Nice shot:
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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Oli popped in, cheers geezer, see you on track in the new year!!!
Then a final one before departing:
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BMW M3 E46 Clubsport at Spires by
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From my 80 miles back home the car no longer wants me to wipe out pedestrians.
What I liked is that Matt asked me what I was after, talks through all changes he is doing and why. He loved my enthusiasm, that must of been after 3 coffees.
So looking forward to trying this car on track and would highly recommend him.
Malc's (birthday boy's) new bttc slicks should still fit fine under the arches.