[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by 325MBKK

Will have mine in about 2 weeks.

Then the car goes back to the shop for around 10 days and will come back as a completed M3 conversion...

Nice Can't wait to see a complete M3 conversion haven't seen one on the forum yet.

[AUSf22]

Originally Posted by 325MBKK

Will have mine in about 2 weeks.

Then the car goes back to the shop for around 10 days and will come back as a completed M3 conversion...

ooo can't wait ! pictures as soon as you can

[325MBKK]

Will update as soon as I can.. won't have a M3 badge or anything like that, but for now we are adding the following things:

- Welding rear fender
- M3 Front fender
- Spacers
- M3 Mirrors
- M Performance breaks (will be painted in an unique colour, don't want to leave them red)

The only things that set it apart from a real M3 exterior is the hood if I am not missing anything.

Will use the wrap for another car. Probably Lamborghini, as it looks more aggressive. The BMW is perfect in the black / white combination.

[325MBKK]

Sorry for the delay in updates. Sometimes life comes between me and my cars

Here is a bit of a grainy picture from the fender fitment yesterday..


M3 Front fenders
M3 Rear widebody
M3 Mirrors
Spacers
New ECU Tuning..

.. are getting installed right now! More pictures soon

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by 325MBKK

Sorry for the delay in updates. Sometimes life comes between me and my cars

Here is a bit of a grainy picture from the fender fitment yesterday..


M3 Front fenders
M3 Rear widebody
M3 Mirrors
Spacers
New ECU Tuning..

.. are getting installed right now! More pictures soon

Nice Can't wait to see more pics

[SleevedCoyote]

If im not mistaken you can actually make your car sound aggressive with the Active Sound. Not sure how to activate it though, maybe in the iDrive? :

[325MBKK]

Originally Posted by Hamzoro

If im not mistaken you can actually make your car sound aggressive with the Active Sound. Not sure how to activate it though, maybe in the iDrive? :

Thanks for the tip but I am actually quite happy that the car is as silent as it is. It's the only car I own where I don't have to scream to communicate with the passenger

[F555]

looking forward for more pics. want to see the rear widebody

[325MBKK]

Little update..

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by 325MBKK

Little update..

I see, spacers to widen the track and give a wide body effect.

Can't wait to see it finished.

[325MBKK]

Originally Posted by knightsabers

I see, spacers to widen the track and give a wide body effect.

Can't wait to see it finished.

You and me both. Bit sad it takes so long but rather have it done properly than rushed. Paint should be done over this weekend, then it's off to get the wide body welding. Will post pictures as soon as I get them.

[325MBKK]

A little update.. taking way longer than expected but it's coming together

Obviously the pictures are nothing to write home about. Looks a bit wild, but it will be fine and dandy in the end. The picture with the M3 fender is missing a couple of body parts like the CF front and side skirts.

Widebody (work in progress)



M3 Frontfender (installed)

[tboooe]

Awesome project! Curious to know what you think of the Bilstein. How do they ride? Are they harsh? Also, how much adjustment do you have with the ride height? Could you raise the car more if you wanted?

[325MBKK]

Originally Posted by tboooe

Awesome project! Curious to know what you think of the Bilstein. How do they ride? Are they harsh? Also, how much adjustment do you have with the ride height? Could you raise the car more if you wanted?

I wouldn't wanna miss the Bilstein's. I have the B16 with PASM in the Porsche so they actually adjust height and stiffness once you change from normal to sport or super sport mode. On the BMW on the other hand I went for the cheaper option, B8 if I am not mistaken and you will have to adjust them manually. I went with Eibach springs on the Bilstein and the ride comfort is slightly more stiff than before but the car doesn't 'swim' at high speeds.

Regarding adjustment. I could drop it a lot more but the roads here just aren't made for it. I already have trouble going down the ramps in parking lots or simple speed bumps on the roads. Always scratching the CF front lip.

Overall I would never go back to stock suspension. The ride is not stiff that your passengers will complain, it's just perfect. On 20" wheels it was obviously a bit more stiff.

[AUSf22]

Wowww great work, it's coming along nicely! Can't wait to see the end result

[325MBKK]

Originally Posted by AUSf22

Wowww great work, it's coming along nicely! Can't wait to see the end result

Thanks, I can't wait too but on the other hand I am not sure what else I can do with the car besides the M-performance breaks and some interior stuff.

From the outside it'll match the M3 body, except the hood (we don't have the 2015 M3's in Thailand yet and if they come they'll cost 300k+ USD).

I don't want to go over board and keep it sorta OEM modified. If anyone got more ideas, I am all ears

Once the mirrors are changed and the wide body rear is done, the car is pretty much complete.

[AUSf22]

Originally Posted by 325MBKK

Thanks, I can't wait too but on the other hand I am not sure what else I can do with the car besides the M-performance breaks and some interior stuff.

From the outside it'll match the M3 body, except the hood (we don't have the 2015 M3's in Thailand yet and if they come they'll cost 300k+ USD).

I don't want to go over board and keep it sorta OEM modified. If anyone got more ideas, I am all ears

Once the mirrors are changed and the wide body rear is done, the car is pretty much complete.

Maybe do something with the interior? M-Performance trims or even the M3 F8X trim pieces!

[325MBKK]

Originally Posted by AUSf22

Maybe do something with the interior? M-Performance trims or even the M3 F8X trim pieces!

I was thinking about the Alcantara interior trim but it's probably not worth the money.
To put it in perspective, the car alone is over $120k USD here without any modifications. I have put so much money in it already, I might just leave the interior as it is, get the red or gold M-performance breaks and call it a day.

Makes a decent daily driver once it's complete. Since I don't track the car or speed with it, the M-performance breaks are the worst price/value mod I can do to the car as I don't need them and paying an extra $5,000 USD to complement the look is kinda stupid - but I am just gonna pull the trigger so the car is complete and I am not looking at it for weeks and wondering if I should get them or not.

[theblackcat]

Makes a decent daily driver once it's complete. Since I don't track the car or speed with it, the M-performance breaks are the worst price/value mod I can do to the car as I don't need them and paying an extra $5,000 USD to complement the look is kinda stupid - but I am just gonna pull the trigger so the car is complete and I am not looking at it for weeks and wondering if I should get them or not.[/QUOTE]

Mate the car looks fantastic! How do you find the wrap on the roof? Form a wear tear and shine point of view?

[325MBKK]

Originally Posted by theblackcat

Mate the car looks fantastic! How do you find the wrap on the roof? Form a wear tear and shine point of view?

I had all kinds of wraps on my car and never a single issue. It's 3M wrap and if you have a company doing proper work you won't be able to tell the difference between paint and wrap. Car wash etc all is no problem.

On the F30 the only issue I had with the wrap is the antenna part as its very hard to wrap around it - but unless you look really really close you won't notice it. Overall I'd wrap my cars any day of the week. Looks good, protects the paint and is a lot cheaper and hassle free than getting a new paint job.

Below is a video of my Porsche, wrapped in white with black stripes. You won't be able to tell that it's wrap. Of course there are certain parts on the car that are hard to wrap especially with the heat and humidity here in Thailand. The mirrors for example. You might get a bubble or two but it's an easy fix.

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by 325MBKK

I had all kinds of wraps on my car and never a single issue. It's 3M wrap and if you have a company doing proper work you won't be able to tell the difference between paint and wrap. Car wash etc all is no problem.

On the F30 the only issue I had with the wrap is the antenna part as its very hard to wrap around it - but unless you look really really close you won't notice it. Overall I'd wrap my cars any day of the week. Looks good, protects the paint and is a lot cheaper and hassle free than getting a new paint job.

Below is a video of my Porsche, wrapped in white with black stripes. You won't be able to tell that it's wrap. Of course there are certain parts on the car that are hard to wrap especially with the heat and humidity here in Thailand. The mirrors for example. You might get a bubble or two but it's an easy fix.

Nice I remember seeing a clip of it on your IG but the full clip is even better

[325MBKK]

Some more pictures.. a bit of angle adjustment, paint and we are done with the rear





Next up are the mirrors and the car comes back home for now