BMW ///M3

My Daily Driver

This is my pride and joy. I've modified 'Katerina' in many ways to make her a unique and higher performing vehicle for daily driving and limited racing in auto-x and track events. I'm listing as many of the mods as I can possibly remember. If you would like any information on a specific modification, just email me. I'd be happy to relate my thoughts on them. There are almost always negatives as well as positives to any modification.

 Modifications:

 Jim Conforti F/W, H&R Springs, Bilstein's, RD Sways, Dinan Braces F/R, X-Brace, 8.5" Wheels x 4, 245F 255/40-17R, Lux Grill, Debaffled airbox, Airbox Snorkel, Clear lenses, 80/100W lamps, Gauges, JTD Oil Block, JTD Tranny Brace, JTD Camera Mount, Wood Trim, Schroth Ralleye-3's, V1 Detector, Tinted Windows, BMW CD Changer, 600W Rockford Fosgate, Boston Acoustic Drivers, JL Audio 8" Microsub, ACS SS w/UUC Bushings, Redline/Mobil 1

My Other Car... 1984 633CSi

The 633CSi started out a way for my son and I to work together on a car over the next 2 years to give him a safe reliable car. Its also a good way for us to share something in common. Since Alex is only 13 right now, we have plenty of time to make Rommel a real garage queen. We spend almost everyday planning repairs and upgrades. Alex is also the envy of his friends and a budding babe magnet. I wish I had it as good when I was an 8th grader.

 Replaced the glovebox lamp and latch, most of the dash lights, washer pump, right taillight, seat latch handles, antennae mast, hood lamp switch, right lower control arm, left tie rod, thrust bushings with 750IL parts, fuel filter, all the fluids and tranny filters, differential lube, alignment, refurbished steering wheel leather, right hand sunvisor, replaced missing inner seat hinge covers and window lift switches. 

Repairs: 

Fixed leak around ECU wiring chase gasket, P/S pump filter, recently rebuilt head, replaced transmission oil cooler supply hose and pipe joint fitting, adjusted passener lock so it would lock/unlock, battery holddown, temporary patch of pinhole exhaust leaks. 

Still coming up: 

New stereo system, repair coolant temp gauge, replace SI board, repair rear seat turtle backs, new cat-back exhaust, dashboard reskin and 17x7.5 M3 10 spoke wheels with 225/45-17 MXX3s. Lastly we'll completely repaint the car in original Schwartz (black) and re-pinstripe. Instead of the original double red pinstripe decal, we are going to apply a triple stripe in BMW Motorsport colors.