Figured since I used this forum a couple of times whilst building my compact I should introduce myself.

I have a 316ti that I have built up to M Compact Spec and then turned into a race car.

Started as this
http://iforce.co.nz/i/iyd3vu3c.hc0.jpg

Went like this around a track with the 316ti motor and auto


Then looked like this with the S50B32 installed
http://iforce.co.nz/i/kz5jacaw.44z.png
http://iforce.co.nz/i/g5rau5cn.s01.png

and went like this:


Then looked like this with cage and race seat/harness
http://iforce.co.nz/i/rcd12fdc.gok.jpg

Built in lap timing on the steering wheel
http://iforce.co.nz/i/wmyhqsjz.ms0.jpg


Then went like this with the cage and race seat installed



Now looks like this after its first race weekend

http://iforce.co.nz/i/avcilypn.1xm.jpg

General Specs are:

E36 Comapct Body with Msport Kit and Reiger GT front lip.
100% OEM E36 M3 Brakes, Fuelling, Clutch, Intake, ECU, Motor and Gearbox.
3" Exhaust
Alloy Flywheel
Coilover suspension with non adjustable bilstein shocks.
3.91 LSD
Z3M S54 Water Radiator (85c-95c depending on weather)
E36 325tds Oil cooler (110-120c depending on weather)
17" Michelin Slicks
E36 Motorsport Swaybars
Bimmerworld Oil valve (Dropped temps by 20c)

Weight 1240kg (Full tank) + driver
Power ~270rwhp

Next steps are to reduce weight and increase HP to drop the lap times down.

I have a facebook page that has more history about the car - https://www.facebook.com/bmw303