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Year
2001
Condition
Race ready
Mileage
160k chassis, 60k engine
Car
- Year
- 2001
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 330Ci coupe
Powertrain
- Engine
- Stock M54B30, fresh
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
Condition
- Mileage
- 160k chassis, 60k engine
- Title
- Clean title in hand
Other
- safety
- NRG racing seat
- suspension
- FDF Mantis angle kit, Maxspeed coilovers
Build it into a race car
Going by its year, make and model, this car qualifies as a donor for Spec E46. Check the rulebook for trim and drivetrain details before you buy.
Spec E46
2001–2005 BMW 330i sedan. No 330xi, ZHP, wagon or convertible. A 5- or 6-speed manual car saves the cost of a transmission swap.
2001–2006 BMW 330Ci coupe. No ZHP or convertible. A 5- or 6-speed manual car saves the cost of a transmission swap.
Description
Turnkey 2001 BMW 330Ci Drift Car — Dialed, Proven & Battle-Ready
Owned for 15 years and built right over time. This isn't a slapped-together weekend project—it’s a reliable, dialed-in drift car ready for the track tomorrow.
The Setup:
Engine & Drivetrain: Stock M54B30 (60k miles on engine / 160k on chassis), K&N Intake, Coolerworx short shifter, Welded 3.30 diff, Upgraded axles, 5 speed manual.
Front Suspension & Steering: Full FDF Mantis Angle Kit, Maxspeed coilovers, BMW factory strut bar.
Rear Suspension & Chassis: FDF Camber Kit, Solid bushings, Welded-in rear subframe reinforcement (essential E46 fix), New sway bars.
Brakes & Controls: Wilwood standalone hydraulic handbrake with dual rear caliper setup, NRG racing seat, Sunroof delete, A/C delete, EGR delete.
The Vibe:
Handles incredibly well, throws tons of angle, and runs strong all day. Engine is fresh and reliable.
Full Transparency (The Cons):
Cosmetics: Drift car condition—fading paint, body dings/scrapes, and rocker rust/surface spots.
Fuel System: Fuel pressure bleeds off when sitting. Takes 2–3 cranks to fire up, but runs perfectly once started.
Speedo: Front wheel speed sensor wiring is damaged, so the speedometer is currently inoperative.
Location: Nokomis, Florida
Title: Clean title in hand.
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