Coaching and running track days in Northern California, I’ve been fortunate enough to witness some of the gorgeous machines from Life’s Good Racing! They’re always beautifully prepared, always hold their own on the track, and they always make a wonderful noise. There’s one particular M3 of theirs — one which I’ve drooled over a few times — which is up for sale on Winding Road for just $35,000. Considering the car’s success, that’s an incredible bargain.

That high-pitched bark of the S54 engine, magnified by aftermarket headers and exhaust, when complemented by the uniquely raspy induction noise, is something that any enthusiast must hear at some point in their life. This 2002 BMW E46 M3 has all the necessary modifications to win consistently in the U.S. Touring Car Championship (USTCC) — where it’s been a regular front-runner, podium finisher, and class winner in 2015.

Build:

Built by Habberstad BMW of Huntington Station, New York, and Victory Racing (Cage). Personal car of dealer/owner and serviced by Habberstad BMW

Sunroof/moonroof deleted and new roof skin

Regular podium and runoff podium finisher in SCCA T2 East Coast until 2010

Stored in climate controlled garage

The car was purchased by Life’s Good Racing! in 2013 and campaigned in USTCC Touring Car Class.

Following seasons and results:

2013 – 2 nd season

season 2014 – 2 nd season

season 2015 – 1 st place season CHAMPION

place season CHAMPION 2016 – Partial season: 3 races; 3 podiums

2017 – Driven by Rookie of the Year award winner

Body/Chassis:

This car has had no major on-track incidents. Unibody is in excellent condition. One minor ding near left-rear taillight. A small blemish on the right front fender near the bumper.

Strengthened chassis: rear subframe kit

Front and rear adjustable splitter and wing

Engine/Exhaust/Drivetrain:

2007 — S54 with 46,000 miles when installed at the beginning of the 2015 race season

Headers & dual exhaust; Shark TA2 tune; aftermarket oil cooler & hoses; AFE intake tube; K&N air filter; stock radiator with electric Fan

Dyno: 297 hp; 239 lb-ft

2015: 7 race weekends in USTCC and won 2015 season championship

2016: 3 race weekends in USTCC, two 2nds, one 3rd

2017: 5 race weekends in USTCC and WON Rookie of Year; 2 track days

Valves adjusted every other use; Vanos upgraded hardware changed every season

Engine Oil: Motul 10-60 and filter changed every 3 uses

Trans & Diff Fluids: Redline, changed every 3 uses

AKG 40% quick throw shifter

Suspension:

AST 5300 triple-adjustable suspension, custom length housings (rebuilt beginning of 2016 season)

AST camber plates

Eibach springs

Front lower control arms replaced beginning of 2017

Adjustable sway bars

Custom rear-adjustable strut rods

AKG bushings front and rear

Brakes:

Sparta Evolution Big Brake Kit, 4-piston calipers front and rear; stainless lines

Rotors replaced beginning of 2017 season

Hawk Performance brake pads; DTC80 front (new compound); DTC70 rear

Motul RBF600 brake fluid bleed every use

Cage:

Built by Victory Racing, New York

Petty Bar added by Life’s Good Racing! (removable)

Wheels:

Two Sets OZ wheels: 18 x 9-inch rear; 18 x 8.5-inch front

Wheel bearings changed every season

Other:

Quick release Sparco steering wheel

Racetech drivers seat, on slider

Autometer oil pressure gauge

Traqmate classic with RPM

Enduro lighting

Fire system from Turner Motorsport

Harness: 6-point Racetech, good through 2021

Net: IOPort, installed in 2011

Rollbar padding throughout

17-inch curved rear view mirror

Radio harness and shark antenna (radios available, if interested)

History binder and track setup sheets and notes available for: Sonoma, Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, Fontana, Miller, and Spring Mountain.

For more information contact Karl Chicca at 408-888-0849 or [email protected]