The Vision
The build is all about creating something unique. A true one-of-one that represents me, is cohesive, and is all about the details. I’ve never been one to build something super flashy…but what I do want is to build something that leaves people discovering a new detail they never noticed before. I’m a huge fan of the OEM+ look, but I do want to take it one step further. Almost like an other trim level that was never offered, but also done to OEM quality. As if it were to roll off the production line.
the exterior of the car is nearly complete. I’ve finally decided on wheels, a rear wing, and carbon diffuser. The interior has a ways to go. I have something special planned for the carbon trim, but there are no plans to do anything wild.
Down the road, there is plan for a mild increase in performance. I will not be doing any turbo upgrades, however. The car is already fast, but there comes a point where it’s just too fast to be reasonable for a street car. A keyed crank-hub fix as an insurance policy against the poor crank design, a Stage 2 tune from Mosselman Turbo Systems, and a Remus back box for a deeper, more muscular sound.
Modifications / Upgrades
Exterior Modifications
Full paint correction at time of purchase (Project Highgloss)
Full-car XPEL Ultimate Plus 10 Paint Protection Film (XPEL / Foilsta Foiliarung)
XPEL Prime XR-PLUS Nano-Ceramic Window Tint - 30% All Windows (XPEL / Chicago Auto Pros)
STEK DYNOcarbon Gloss Paint Protection Film applied to Roof (STEK / Foilsta Foiliarung)
Carbon Fiber/Kevlar Reinforced GTS Hood (Alpha-N Performance / IND Distribution)
Carbon Fiber Fenders (Alpha-N Performance / IND Distribution)
Carbon Fiber Side Trims (Faserschmiede Carbon)
OEM Carbon Fiber Grille (Link)
OEM M Performance Lip Spoiler
Acexxon Heavy Duty Universal Lip Protectors (IND Distribution)
Carbon Fiber Rear Winglets
Carbon Fiber Boot Spoiler (DinMann refinished by Faserschmiede Carbon)
Gold Accents
Gold Cross-Brace (Powder coated)
Yellow “CSL” LED Halo Upgrade (IND Distribution)
Custom Gold OEM BMW Roof Rack Carrier Bars
OEM BMW 320L Roofbox w/Custom Gold Side Panels
Engine Bay
OEM Carbon Fiber Engine Cover (Link)
Carbon Fiber Charge Cooler Cover (Alpha-N Performance, Out of Production/NLA)
Carbon Fiber Lock Carrier Panel / M-Version (Faserschmiede Carbon)
OEM Gas Hood Struts from M3/M4 CS Carbon Hood
Custom Gold Blackline Billet Oil Cap, Coolant Reservoir Caps, Washer Fluid Cap, Oil Filter Housing (Golden Wrench Supply)
Downstar Drees-Up Bolt/Washer Set - Gold Zinc Bolts w/Black Anodized Beauty Washers (DownStar Inc.)
Performance Billet Oil Thermostat (Mosselman Turbo Systems)
Carbon Fiber Intake System (Turner Motorsport)
Interior Modifications
Blue Start/Stop Button (IND Distribution)
Blue M1/M2 Buttons (IND Distribution)
Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters (Custom) w/Blue +/- and Satin Finish (PaddleShifterz)
AK Motion Data Displays (AK Motion)
OEM 40/20/40 Split Back Seat w/Arm Rest from German-spec M2C (Not available on US models)
OEM M Performance Carbon Fiber Door Sills (Link)
Much more coming before 2024 show season…
Suspension
KW Suspension Variant 3 (“KW v3”) Coilovers (KW / Susprinco)
Track Alignment & Corner Balancing (Raeder Motorsport/Manthey Racing)
Exhaust
Stainless, Resonated Equal Length Midpipe (Active Autowerke)
Stainless, Axle-Back Exhaust w/90mm Carbon Fiber/Stainless Tips (Active Autowerke)
Wheels
Summer: 19x9 ET20 / 19x10 ET33 Edelweiss LTº3 Wheels in Champagne Gold (Edelweiss One)
Summer: Carbon Fiber Center Caps - Gloss (Edelweiss One)
Winter: 19x9 ET29 / 19x10 ET40 OEM BMW 788M wheels refinished with Black Barrels and Gold Face
Winter: OEM BMW Floating Center Caps