NASA Spec 3

The Spec 3 Series is a competitive, fun, safe, affordable racing series, focused on road racing with limited modifications and specified required components. The series showcases the driver’s skills and the specified required components manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

For information such as schedule, results, and rules please visit the official NASA Spec3 website at: http://spec3racing.com/

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Rules

The NASA Spec3 website: http://spec3racing.com/?page_id=9

Current Rule Set: File:Spec3 rules.pdf

Weight

2900lbs with Driver

Engine

Engines are all stock from the intake all the way to the exhaust manifolds. There are allowances for rebuilding motors to BMW factory specs. Read the Rules carefully about what you can and cannot do during a rebuild. A DME chip is also allowed which helps remove some dangerous lean spots and helps smooth out the power curve at the same time.

For more information about engine parts and software please visit the following Page: NASA Spec 3 Engine

Exhaust

The spec exhaust is provided by Mitchum Enterprises. It utilizes part of the OEM exhaust and replaces the catalytic converter back with a two into one pipe and muffler.

For more install directions, pictures, and other information see the following Page: NASA Spec 3 Exhaust

Suspension

The spec suspension parts are a mixture of OEM BMW parts as well as readily available off the shelf aftermarket parts.

For a more detailed list of suspension parts and pictures see the following Page: NASA Spec 3 Suspension

Wheels/Tires

Wheels: There isn’t a Spec wheel but there are limits to the specifications of a wheel. The wheel must be a 15×7 and it can’t be any lighter than 15.5 pounds. Some nice options are E30 m3 wheels which bolt right up with no spacer and no hub-centric ring. E34 5 series wheels are also an option but they are not hub-centric.

Tires: From the series inception in 2008 through 2012 the spec tire was a Toyo RA1. Most racers had two sets, a full tread set for the wet/intermediate conditions and a shaved set for the dry. Most racers would cord the tires while many times experiencing the fastest times just before cording. So no need to worry about out heat cycling tires like a hoosier or pure racing slick. Starting in 2013 the new spec tire for the dry will be the Toyo Proxes RR. The Toyo Proxes RA1 may still be used as a wet and intermediate tires. Once racers have experienced the new RRs, info regarding longevity will need to be posted.

See NASA Spec3 Tire page here: NASA Spec 3 Tires

Brakes

The brakes are stock from a caliper and rotor standpoint. Hawk Race pads are required as the spec pad. See part numbers below.

For more information about brake rebuilds and other information please see the following Page: NASA Spec 3 Brakes

Andrew Racing sells these pads and they can be found at http://andrew-racing.com

Spec3 Contingency

Here is a summary of the contingencies for Spec3: NASA Spec3 Contingency

Lap Records

Misc Information: DIY, Fabrication, TT Class, Etc