Our new segment, THE VAULT, will dive deep into our archives to reveal hidden gems that have never seen the light of day. We kick things off with professional Formula Drift racer Dylan Hughes and his STEEL-IT® coated BMW E46 chassis.
This car has become iconic in the drifting community, showcasing Hughes' commitment to innovation and performance. STEEL-IT not only enhances the car's durability but also adds to its unique aesthetic appeal with OG Steel Gray polyurethane.
DYLAN HUGHES BMW E46 SPEC SHEET
| CAR: | Royal Purple 2005 BMW E46 |
| POWER: | 860hp, 629 lb.-ft. of torque without nitrous |
| ENGINE: | JDM 2JZ-GTE from JDM California; Engine Supply-built bottom end; JE Ultra Series 9:1-compression pistons; Brian Crower connecting rods; ARP head studs, main bolts; Real Street Performance billet main caps; OCD Works cylinder head; Supertech Performance 1mm oversized valves and valvetrain; Brian Crower Race Spec cams (272 int. and exh. ); Garrett G-Series G35-1050 turbo; DOC Racing turbo manifold; Turbosmart wastegate; custom TiCON titanium exhaust; Hypertune intake manifold and fuel rail; Injector Dynamics 1750 injectors; Radium fuel cell, catch cans, and fuel pressure regulator; Mishimoto radiator, intercooler and oil cooler; RAD Industries water neck; Link G4+ Thunder ECU and MXG Strada dash display; Motec PDM; Hartsock Racing wiring harnesses; 0 Mileage Racing custom carbon-fiber timing belt cover; engine tune by Jason Oefelein/Tuned by PS |
| DRIVETRAIN: | ACT triple-disc clutch kit with flywheel; Andrews A431 4-speed transmission; Driveshaft Shop axles and carbon-fiber driveshaft; Winters Performance "RTS1000" quick-change rear end |
| FOOTWORK/CHASSIS: | BC Racing coilover suspension; Parts Shop MAX M3 LimitBreak Super Angle front end set, includes lower control arms and knuckle adapters, LimitBreak front antisway bar, custom front strut tower brace; E46 M3 front knuckles and rear trailing arms; custom rear subframe for quick-change rear end; custom blade-style rear antisway bar |
| BRAKES: | Parts Shop MAX Nissan Z32 brake calipers and adapters |
| WHEELS/TIRES | GT Radial RG-D2 wheels, 18x9.5" +22 front, 18x10.5" +22 rear; GT Radial 123S 235/40 R18 front, 285/35 ZR18 rear |
| EXTERIOR: | STEEL-IT coated chassis; Seibon carbon-fiber hood and trunk lid; HGK carbon-fiber roof and fiberglass doors w/carbon-fiber inserts; StreetFighter LA front and rear over-fenders; OEM M3 side skirts, front and rear bumpers; custom perforated aluminum rear quarter window replacements |
| INTERIOR: | Recaro Pro Racer SPA HANS carbon-Kevlar front seats; Grip Royal Chris Forsberg Edition steering wheel; Chris Forsberg Racing CF/64 DriftStick handbrake; Simpson Racing harnesses, fire suit, arm restraints; rear polycarbonate window |
| CAR: | Royal Purple 2005 BMW E46 |
| POWER: | 860hp, 629 lb.-ft. of torque without nitrous |
| ENGINE: | JDM 2JZ-GTE from JDM California; Engine Supply-built bottom end; JE Ultra Series 9:1-compression pistons; Brian Crower connecting rods; ARP head studs, main bolts; Real Street Performance billet main caps; OCD Works cylinder head; Supertech Performance 1mm oversized valves and valvetrain; Brian Crower Race Spec cams (272 int. and exh. ); Garrett G-Series G35-1050 turbo; DOC Racing turbo manifold; Turbosmart wastegate; custom TiCON titanium exhaust; Hypertune intake manifold and fuel rail; Injector Dynamics 1750 injectors; Radium fuel cell, catch cans, and fuel pressure regulator; Mishimoto radiator, intercooler and oil cooler; RAD Industries water neck; Link G4+ Thunder ECU and MXG Strada dash display; Motec PDM; Hartsock Racing wiring harnesses; 0 Mileage Racing custom carbon-fiber timing belt cover; engine tune by Jason Oefelein/Tuned by PS |
| DRIVETRAIN: | ACT triple-disc clutch kit with flywheel; Andrews A431 4-speed transmission; Driveshaft Shop axles and carbon-fiber driveshaft; Winters Performance "RTS1000" quick-change rear end |
| FOOTWORK/CHASSIS: | BC Racing coilover suspension; Parts Shop MAX M3 LimitBreak Super Angle front end set, includes lower control arms and knuckle adapters, LimitBreak front antisway bar, custom front strut tower brace; E46 M3 front knuckles and rear trailing arms; custom rear subframe for quick-change rear end; custom blade-style rear antisway bar |
| BRAKES: | Parts Shop MAX Nissan Z32 brake calipers and adapters |
| WHEELS/TIRES | GT Radial |
| EXTERIOR: | STEEL-IT coated chassis; Seibon carbon-fiber hood and trunk lid; HGK carbon-fiber roof and fiberglass doors w/carbon-fiber inserts; StreetFighter LA front and rear over-fenders; OEM M3 side skirts, front and rear bumpers; custom perforated aluminum rear quarter window replacements |
| INTERIOR: | Recaro Pro Racer SPA HANS carbon-Kevlar front seats; Grip Royal Chris Forsberg Edition steering wheel; Chris Forsberg Racing CF/64 DriftStick handbrake; Simpson Racing harnesses, fire suit, arm restraints; rear polycarbonate window |
