05/10/2013 - 05/12/2013 - Driving Schools @ Summit Point Circuit

[1996 328ti]

I have a question: this is my first HPDE (aside from FATT and SATT events) with the BMWCCA and I was wondering if I need to install a roll cage, get a harness and harness bar for my car? I have SPARCO EVO2 seats in my car already, but no 5 point harness.

No cage, harness or harness bar required. I assume you are not in a convertible.
I also assume the stock 3 point harness work with the seats.

[Harryn]

No cage, harness or harness bar required. I assume you are not in a convertible.
I also assume the stock 3 point harness work with the seats.

Yes it does. Just fine. I was thinking about converting the M3 (eventually) to a sportsman race car, but since I discovered the production date of the car was on the same day as my birthday, I am going to just remove the seats and put the Vaders back in it. Plus the car is much more fun to drive when in stock form.

And no, it is not a convertible. It is 95 M3 Base Model.

And just to be a thread hijacker, the previous owner added the wood trim in the car (shifter surround, brake handle, door cards) and it has me PO'ed to no end at how ghetto it looks. I'm even tempted to get a pack of Black and Milds every time I drive the car. Do you know if BMW still takes orders to replace interior door panel trims? I know they are ungodly expensive, but this car is worth it, especially since the car and I share the same birthday!

[pseto]

And just to be a thread hijacker, the previous owner added the wood trim in the car (shifter surround, brake handle, door cards) and it has me PO'ed to no end at how ghetto it looks. I'm even tempted to get a pack of Black and Milds every time I drive the car. Do you know if BMW still takes orders to replace interior door panel trims? I know they are ungodly expensive, but this car is worth it, especially since the car and I share the same birthday!

I'm not a fan of wood trim either. Check getbmwparts.com to see if they still sell the trim; otherwise, I'm sure you can find a good used set on a BMW forum.

[thotts]

Yes it does. Just fine. I was thinking about converting the M3 (eventually) to a sportsman race car, but since I discovered the production date of the car was on the same day as my birthday, I am going to just remove the seats and put the Vaders back in it. Plus the car is much more fun to drive when in stock form.

And no, it is not a convertible. It is 95 M3 Base Model.

And just to be a thread hijacker, the previous owner added the wood trim in the car (shifter surround, brake handle, door cards) and it has me PO'ed to no end at how ghetto it looks. I'm even tempted to get a pack of Black and Milds every time I drive the car. Do you know if BMW still takes orders to replace interior door panel trims? I know they are ungodly expensive, but this car is worth it, especially since the car and I share the same birthday!

FYI, in the tech inspection, there is an additional requirement for E36s:

* Radiator (E36 only) — must be less than 100,000 miles and 10 years in age, unless all aluminum.