Listening enjoyment came last. Controlling Brian's audio system is an Eclipse AM/FM/CD head unit and CD Changer. Sound reproduction starts with a set of Eclipse power amplifiers and is then routed through an Audio Control 4XS crossover eventually ending with Polk Audio/Momo speaker separates. A pair of 10-inch Polk Audio/Momo subs handles rumble frequency needs from within the truck. Completing the impressive audio installation performed by Thom Voisinet and Josh Claar from Polk Audio is sound deadening mat provided by Dynomat and wires, fuse blocks, and caps provided by Monster Cable. Yep, it sounds good too.
Now that you know the ins and outs of Brian and his sensational M3, you can understand why I say he and his Bimmer are not typical. This is my kind of car, the kind that fits in so many different situations and settings. Better yet, it's a eurotuner car that I know you can appreciate.
'98 BMW M3 SedanDriver SpecBrian LiebColumbus, Oh
Occupation:Real Time Racing Driving Instructor for Bridgestone/Firestone
That's A Hell Of A Title?Yeah... I test tires and I do a bunch of other stuff too
We Test Tires... I'm sure you do
Yeah, We're Pretty Damn Good At It, Too You don't say...
This One Time At Tire Testing Camp... Are we finished?
Performance SpecHP: 285@6,200TQ: 290@3,5000-60: 4.9 sec1/4-Mile: 13.4 secTop Speed: 155 mph
Tech SpecEngine:3.2L I-6, Conforti Shark Injector software and air intake system, RC Engineering blue printed fuel injectors, BMW Euro-spec headers, Stromung stainless steel exhaust, 318ti fan switch and thermostat (stock engine clutch fan removed), MKAutosport.com carbon-fiber valve cover, UUC Motorwerks oil filler lid and oil cap
Transmission:BMW Euro-spec six-speed manual, UUC Motorwerks short shift kit and transmission enforcers, T.C. Kline Racing lightweight flywheel, 3.46 ring and pinion with 40% locked differential, custom-lightened driveshaft
Suspension:ProParts custom valved Koni coilovers with H&R Special springs, T.C. Kline Racing camber plates, Ground Control rear shock mounts, T.C. Kline Racing mono-ball rear trailing arm bearings and rear lower arms, RTRS.com carbon fiber offset front A-Arm bearings, Racing Dynamics front and rear sway bars, UUC Motorwerks front strut tower brace, BMW subframe X-brace
Wheels & Tires:BBS 18x8.5-inch RK wheels, Bridgestone 235/40-18 Potenza S-03 Pole Position tries with H&R 15mm spacer kit
Brakes:Porsche 993 Twin Turbo front brake upgrade, Diversified Cryogenics treated rotors, T.C. Kline Racing braided stainless steel brake lines, Hawk Performance brake pads
Bodywork/Lighting:CEC/AC Schnitzer carbon fiber front lip spoiler, BMW Motorsport International door moldings, BMW Euro-spec clear front, side and rear lighting, Hella Euro-spec headlights, Zymol waxes and cleaners
Interior:BMW Individual carbon-fiber doorsills and glove box trim, UUC Motorwerks clutch stop, BMW Euro-spec fire extinguisher, BMW M3 Euro-spec six-speed lighted shift knob, Momo Runner steering wheel and hub adapter
Mobiletronics:Polk Audio/Momo MM100 10-inch subwoofers, MM455 component sets front and rear, Eclipse 7002 head unit, 5038 CD changer, 34230 amplifier (subs), 33240 amplifier (front components), Code Alarm PC 7500 alarm system, Audio Control 4XS crossover, Monster Cable wires, fuse blocks and capacitor, Dynomat Super sound deadening mat
Props/Shout-Outs/Mad Love:T.C., Craig, Mark, Jim, Bob, Andy and the rest of the T.C. Kline Racing and ProParts family; Thom, Josh, Rob, Matt, and everyone else at Polk Audio; Dave Gardner at Bridgestone/Firestone; all the RTR & L guys; Bill at dB Marketing; Rusty at Monster Cable; Dave at Dynomat; Tom Hatem Automotive; The Auto Spa; Ben Laiw and Rob at UUC; Jeff at CEC; Jenny Joe and anyone else who has helped with the car