Meet Frank. Bill Arnold, Jonathan Bush and a handful of other dedicated goons built him to run in the Car and Driver One Lap of America (2nd in class, 20th overall, 2nd fastest BMW behind a new M5) and Targa Newfoundland (overall win!).

Follow Frank as he transforms from $700 beater to fire-breathing road and track monster.

The short version:

1995 M3 Motor and 5-speed
1985 535i front and rear suspension
Ground Control coil-overs and Koni Special D shock absorbers
3.45 LSD
16x8 BBS RK wheels
245/55 Bridgestone Potenza S03 Pole Position tires
3100 lbs.

The long version:

What Have We Started?
The Donor
Build-Up
Engineering, Prep, Paint, And...
He Lives!
Gallery

Special thank yous go out to:

Jake Whitfield
Tim Bringman
Donna Seeley
Mario Langsten

TC Design Fab, Milpitas, CA
Double 02 Parts, Hayward, CA