My build: 435i Gran Coupe to M4 conversion/OEM 437m wheels/AWE custom quad exhaust

InspireSiR · 04-04-2016, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by f80

All you need is a new vanity plate.

He's a fellow SC alum. Should be something along the lines of this:

tc328 · 04-04-2016, 12:36 PM

All the butt hurting on a 1 inch M badge

raysspl · 04-04-2016, 01:13 PM

Looks good

Bmw doubles · 04-04-2016, 02:36 PM

Looks great, nice work buddy.

bandwagn · 04-04-2016, 02:48 PM

The gran coupe lends itself to the M treatment - almost to the where this should be the M3 sedan

(knew the negative comments would come out - must be a fine line between wagon and gran coupe)

j_d_valle · 04-04-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tc328

All the butt hurting on a 1 inch M badge

: i know rigth!?! Hehe and then they wonder why they call ///m owners d-bags....well apart from not having turn signals

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Joshhleee · 04-04-2016, 06:10 PM

Just need some updated LCI lights now

-Josh

BklynNYBMW · 04-04-2016, 08:16 PM

The conversion looks great so far. Looking forward to seeing the final project. Glad to see I wasn't the only one who wanted to see BMW do a M version of the 4 series grand coupe. Forget the haters and just enjoy your car. It is what you want.
Ps. Whats the cost of this conversion so far?

mdrobc13 · 04-04-2016, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

Not bad at all for "novice modder"! Heck, you have done things that even I am afraid to do and I dont shy away from hacking up my car! Nice work making the car look the way you want it. I will say that getting some good coilovers will make the car ride and handle even better! Are you using the run flat tires? If so, ditch those too!

If BMW ever makes a 4 door M4 I would be all over it!

They do...it's called the M3!

But I agree..a BMW done M3 GC or M4 GC whatever they would call it would be a hard to ignore trade for me and I love my M3 daily driver! Right now 6 Series Gran Coupes are outselling the regular coupe models and if I were BMW I would get rid of the horrid 3 and 5 series GT models and put the GC's across the line from 3 series chassises to 6 series! So yeah BMW you just stay over there with that one!

Versipellis · 04-05-2016, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mdrobc13

They do...it's called the M3!

You probably know this, but a 4-door M4 != M3. Chassis is different.

Appeltje · 04-05-2016, 07:52 AM

BMW should build M4 Grand Coupe! I like it....job well done!!

Agent11br · 04-05-2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Appeltje

BMW should build M4 Grand Coupe! I like it....job well done!!

Agreed, I'm a big fan of the M6 GC and this does look like the younger brother.

Flying Ace · 04-05-2016, 02:37 PM

hmm, firstly you did a great job putting it together with real OEM parts or parts close to OEM.

Unfortunately, no feeling it....

HPVL · 04-06-2016, 09:50 AM

What parts are needed for a conversion like this? Mainly thinking about the front end

MCarsFan · 04-06-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Versipellis

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdrobc13

They do...it's called the M3!

You probably know this, but a 4-door M4 != M3. Chassis is different.

I like the build, but it's not an M. I think conceptually it's something BMW should consider as an M4 GC.
The roof is a black vinyl wrap? Very interested to hear how you did the roof.

CuryousGee · 04-06-2016, 11:32 PM

Nice job , car looks great ... Leave the m4 badge if that makes you happy it's your car do what you want to it

Reminds me of the m3 wagon builds that everyone loves...

ponster · 04-07-2016, 11:01 PM

here is mine.....

kemiksiz · 04-08-2016, 12:05 AM

Any wide rear quarter pics?

KELVIN7 · 04-08-2016, 11:28 AM

do you know eBay or wherever has M4 style carbon fiber mirror cover,

Jack733825 · 04-10-2016, 01:38 AM

LOLLLLLLL OMG. I can't believe all the bitchings towards a 1" badge

Keep in mind, I DON'T NEED TO FAKE A M4. I want speed, I have it in my R35 so why do I need to pose a lower league car to feel good about myself? None of your holy M cars beat godzilla lap time yeah?

That said, I love the 4 series. I don't care how much it costs down the road, I'm just happy dumping money into a project that gets me a unique one of a kind ride BMW won't build. This forum is about all kinds of crazy mods, and I seriously question your level of intelligence for failing to see the point here

No offense and I appreciate the support from the rest of you. Doing something fun to the rear quarter panel and will upload the pics once the widened rear is done. Once the cosmetics are good I'll dig into engine mods or swap

G20 WestMid · 04-14-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack733825

LOLLLLLLL OMG. I can't believe all the bitchings towards a 1" badge

Keep in mind, I DON'T NEED TO FAKE A M4. I want speed, I have it in my R35 so why do I need to pose a lower league car to feel good about myself? None of your holy M cars beat godzilla lap time yeah?

That said, I love the 4 series. I don't care how much it costs down the road, I'm just happy dumping money into a project that gets me a unique one of a kind ride BMW won't build. This forum is about all kinds of crazy mods, and I seriously question your level of intelligence for failing to see the point here

No offense and I appreciate the support from the rest of you. Doing something fun to the rear quarter panel and will upload the pics once the widened rear is done. Once the cosmetics are good I'll dig into engine mods or swap

Agree with you all the way. 👍👍👍

ScarecrowBoat · 04-14-2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack733825

Doing something fun to the rear quarter panel and will upload the pics once the widened rear is done. Once the cosmetics are good I'll dig into engine mods or swap

I just don't get it...why? Engine swap? On a perfectly good car? I just feel like you're spending more than an M3 to end up with a car that isn't as fast or good looking and will be less reliable and impossible to sell. To each his own.......

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Jack733825 Private 111 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2015 435i F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 435i Gran ... [10.00] 2014 Nissan GT-R [0.00] 2013 Audi S5 [0.00]	LOLLLLLLL OMG. I can't believe all the bitchings towards a 1" badge Keep in mind, I DON'T NEED TO FAKE A M4. I want speed, I have it in my R35 so why do I need to pose a lower league car to feel good about myself? None of your holy M cars beat godzilla lap time yeah? That said, I love the 4 series. I don't care how much it costs down the road, I'm just happy dumping money into a project that gets me a unique one of a kind ride BMW won't build. This forum is about all kinds of crazy mods, and I seriously question your level of intelligence for failing to see the point here No offense and I appreciate the support from the rest of you. Doing something fun to the rear quarter panel and will upload the pics once the widened rear is done. Once the cosmetics are good I'll dig into engine mods or swap __________________ F82 M4 front conversion, oem 437M Wheels, AWE exhaust with custom quad pipe, Dinan CAI, Seibon Carbon Fiber Strut Bar
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