Modified. The shell is a 1993 BMW E36 chassis which has been extensively
lightened using fiberglass. The shell with running gear now weighs 2280
pounds, and should tip the scales at 2100 pounds for next season. The motor
is a 1994 M42 1.8 liter four cylinder built by Motor Cars International. The stock
dual overhead cams were replaced by Shricks. The engine is controlled by the
stock ECU with a custom chip. Air intake is handled by a K&N cold air intake
system and mass airflow taken from an E36 328is. The suspension is handled
by Ground Control, Eibach, H&R, Bilstein, and MASR. The front struts and
shocks are Bilstien, which were cut to accomadate the Ground Control
adjustable spring perches. Camber is set via Ground Control adjustable
camber plates. The front springs are 60mm diameter Eibach springs, with
rates ranging from 600 lbs to 900 lbs in 50 lb increments. The rear suspension
is also adjustable Ground Control units, the only difference being that they
utilize H&R springs, also with the 600 to 900 lb spring rates. Bilstien handles
the dampening, while Ground Control takes care of the rear adjustable trailing
arms to allow for rear camber adjustments. All suspension bushings are
Ground Control polyurethane. For wheels and tires, Kosei 15 by 8's with a 30
mm offset and H&R 15mm spacers allow the Goodyear 23.0 x 9.0 .15 slicks to
fit under the wheel arches. Fuel delivery is done via an ATL fuel cell with a 100
psi fuel pump. Stainless braided EARL's fuel line brings the fuel to a BMP
adjustable fuel pressure regulator, running at 43 psi. This car runs on 100
octane fuel. Brakes are stock calipers and rotors with a few minor
modifications. The rotors were made better thanks to Frozen Rotors who
cryogenically froze them. Goodridge teflon coated brake lines make for a safer
stop.
