Project M3 (F30, 316i)

Gabriel1999 · 04-25-2021, 04:35 AM

Hello guys,

First time posting here, Im a F30 316i 2014 owner recently bought and as you can tell I am looking forward in the next couple of months to turn this F30 into an F80 M3 stay tuned to see the final product of the car!!! Obviously, I had made couples of changes as you can see, changed the grill, tinted the lights and currently waiting to install this rear spoiler.

Chaos236 · 04-25-2021, 07:14 PM

frchdragon · 04-25-2021, 08:34 PM

What is the plan? Are you buying a crashed F80 and transplanting everything in your car???
Are you doing the work yourself? Pretty big endeavor.

Sigge · 04-26-2021, 01:25 AM

I hope it's not another "Can't afford an M3 but I'm gonna make it look like one" projects...

Icarium81 · 04-26-2021, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by frchdragon

What is the plan? Are you buying a crashed F80 and transplanting everything in your car???
Are you doing the work yourself? Pretty big endeavor.

That's pretty much the only way for it to be done, short of buying a new one and transplanting.... which would also make no sense.
I suspect this will be another cosmetics only wannabe. Why else would you start with the base model

AllaVodka · 04-26-2021, 03:29 PM

U should tint your tail lights a lil darker bro

cfm56d7b · 04-26-2021, 03:32 PM

Would be interested in seeing the final outcome.

M3 specific rear diffuser + exhaust would be essential for the project to be visually satisfying.

Incidentally, what is your budget for the cosmetic makeover?

frchdragon · 04-26-2021, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Icarium81

Quote:

Originally Posted by frchdragon

What is the plan? Are you buying a crashed F80 and transplanting everything in your car???
Are you doing the work yourself? Pretty big endeavor.

That's pretty much the only way for it to be done, short of buying a new one and transplanting.... which would also make no sense.
I suspect this will be another cosmetics only wannabe. Why else would you start with the base model

Throw an M badge at the back: done!
There was zero specifics, I also assumed that it was a cosmetic build, but wanted to give OP the benefit of the doubt.

jv004 · 04-27-2021, 12:44 AM

Personally, I would just get aftermarket wheels, maybe change the front bumper to msport type and get a lip, lower the car, get the regular FBO for this engine and be done.

captainfast · 04-27-2021, 12:52 AM

Most likely a cosmetics upgrade. Quite difficult for a base model 3-er to come close to M3 performance standards.

Gabriel1999 · 04-28-2021, 03:14 PM

The plan is to get an M3 style bodykit (replacing the standard bumpers) add a lip, sideskirts, a rear difusser, exhaust conversion like the m3 and obviously lower the car with a remap later on.
Also as someone just said it very hard to get close to the M3 Performance standards, I am only trying to make it look like M3 not really bothered performance wise
UPDATE: I have added the Carbon Fiber Mirrors with the M4 style alloys and rear spoiler. I am really happy with the results tbh.

Icarium81 · 04-28-2021, 05:58 PM

So as most suspected, just a cosmetic thing. And it's a given that you'll never come close to m3 performance with the engine that's under the hood of the basest of base models.

Psi5 · 04-28-2021, 06:28 PM

Shhh, don't tell the OP but his steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car. No way he gets it to look like an M3 now. ;-)

435gc · 04-28-2021, 07:27 PM

Gonna need to fit dual exhaust in there or everyone will know its a 4 banger

Gabriel1999 · 04-29-2021, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 435gc

Gonna need to fit dual exhaust in there or everyone will know its a 4 banger

Yeah definitely bro that’s my plan

Aceway · 04-29-2021, 07:59 AM

How much are you going to spend total?

Gabriel1999 · 04-29-2021, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Aceway

How much are you going to spend total?

Somewhere between £2500-3000

Gabriel1999 · 07-29-2021, 11:49 AM

Here are a few pics of how the car has turned out, I have also staged 1 with pops and bangs!!

Solidjake · 07-30-2021, 09:17 AM

The spoiler really and that tinted windshield look out of place, sorry. Otherwise good work

dís_f30 · 07-30-2021, 08:36 PM

Looks good. Besides the aesthetics, upgrade parts and get a tune for whatever is available for your car. It won't make it a lot more powerful but it'll last longer and at least be a little quicker.

bigshooter · 07-31-2021, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabriel1999

Here are a few pics of how the car has turned out, I have also staged 1 with pops and bangs!!

Which headlights are those? They look blacked out.

Wires · 07-31-2021, 04:22 PM

Have you every thought of learning how to hold a camera straight, so not EVERY picture is crooked and out of frame?

If your picture taking is indicative of the workmanship to create this poser car, well....

04-25-2021, 04:35 AM	#1
Gabriel1999 New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: F30 316i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Project M3 (F30, 316i) Hello guys, First time posting here, Im a F30 316i 2014 owner recently bought and as you can tell I am looking forward in the next couple of months to turn this F30 into an F80 M3 stay tuned to see the final product of the car!!! Obviously, I had made couples of changes as you can see, changed the grill, tinted the lights and currently waiting to install this rear spoiler. Attached Images
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jv004 Captain 400 Rep 605 Posts Drives: X3M Comp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Personally, I would just get aftermarket wheels, maybe change the front bumper to msport type and get a lip, lower the car, get the regular FBO for this engine and be done.
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04-28-2021, 03:14 PM	#11
Gabriel1999 New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: F30 316i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: London iTrader: (0)	The plan is to get an M3 style bodykit (replacing the standard bumpers) add a lip, sideskirts, a rear difusser, exhaust conversion like the m3 and obviously lower the car with a remap later on. Also as someone just said it very hard to get close to the M3 Performance standards, I am only trying to make it look like M3 not really bothered performance wise UPDATE: I have added the Carbon Fiber Mirrors with the M4 style alloys and rear spoiler. I am really happy with the results tbh. Attached Images
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04-28-2021, 05:58 PM	#12
Icarium81 Lieutenant 259 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 2018, 330i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (1)	So as most suspected, just a cosmetic thing. And it's a given that you'll never come close to m3 performance with the engine that's under the hood of the basest of base models.
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Psi5 Second Lieutenant 163 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW F32 440i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Shhh, don't tell the OP but his steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car. No way he gets it to look like an M3 now. ;-) __________________ Garage: 2020 F32 440i 6MT 2018 Mazda 3 6MT 2013 Mazda 3 6MT 2008 Honda Oddyssey
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Gabriel1999 New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: F30 316i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Here are a few pics of how the car has turned out, I have also staged 1 with pops and bangs!! Attached Images
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