Model M3 — the car of the line BMW, which has already gone through a lot of iterations of those 30 years that have passed since the advent of the first car of this series. Initially under the hood were «charged» 4-cylinder engines, and then came the 6-cylinder, then vysooborotistyh V8, and now is the time line 6-cylinder twin-turbo.
The current BMW M3 and the BMW M4 have very little resemblance to the original models, but the German company managed to keep the spirit of the model in its original condition. Passing through the increase in weight of the machine and engine power, M3 still has the status of the best universal car that only money can buy.
BMW M3 is indeed a master of all trades. It is not only stylish and comfortable means of transportation for each day, but if necessary can deliver as much fun to drive as able to give only a few cars of all price categories.
Unlike many other modern cars have become too regular and too computerized dynamics, BMW M3 managed to keep the status of «the machine for the driver.» It is not surprising that this model has a lot of fans around the world.
One of them — Felix L of Southern California. His love of cars began with ten years old when he was «infected» with the virus through a radio-controlled modelku.
Like many young people in Southern California, it was the first car of Felix Japanese compact car. To be precise, the Acura Integra RS. It is with this car A discovered the fun and excitement of the tuning process.
As often happens, began to earn more, Felix changed the Japanese car industry with machines of European brands, but the love of tuning has not disappeared. A falling in love with BMW M3, multiple instances of different generations which he owned for several years.
When equipped with the V8 BMW M3 E90 in the back, Felix decided to take the next step forward, reseeding on BMW M3 F80 in the back with a turbocharged engine. While fans mourn the transition to a model supercharged powertrains, A considers the current generation BMW M3 the best of those that were in his possession.
Going green
Perhaps the first thing you notice, and noted in the BMW Felix — the color of the body. Hue, called Signal Green, was commissioned by BMW Individual — a program that allows customers to choose exterior color and trim options from virtually infinite number of options.
It does not matter whether it's a shade plant or repainting after the purchase, always been a fan A «screaming» colors of the cars. Of course, a bold shade of green BMW M3 F80 remained faithful to this tradition.
Completion of the new M3 naturally a little different from the old tuning Integra, as in the case of fine-tuning of any modern «charged» model. Felix cautiously and prudently went to the choice of details to finalize, because it does not want to deprive the car feeling the full compliance of the factory.
Standard return of the engine to 425 «horses», with which the vehicle leaves the showroom authorized dealer, it lacks any driver for everyday use, so that A limited interference with the powerplant installation of a titanium exhaust system from Akrapovic.
The new release not only retain the maximum that the machine standard appearance, but also give «stern» stylish look by correctly entered in the rear bumper of the four ports.
There is always modify the suspension, so that their BMW Felix set coilovers KW Clubsport, to ensure the machine «right» fit, adding the optimum degree of camber and elevation, as well as the desired damper settings, which can not be achieved with the standard suspension.
Standard wheels in BMW M3 very high quality and feature a stylish design, so that when deciding on the selection of aftermarket drives, you need to seriously and responsibly to address this issue.
A opted for the 19-inch HRE R101 with dark matte finish, «shod» in tires Michelin Pilot Super Sport. As a result, the car has got aggressive and attractive appearance, but no frills.
All the details
Body F80 by default is different enough evil look, but it was not enough for Felix, and he enlisted the assistance of iND of Chicago, specializing in the operational development of cars BMW. The local experts have helped to make the appearance even more unique.
The front bumper has been replaced by a standard item, but from the European version without reflectors, and received front spoiler carbon fiber 3DDesign.
Behind you can find a neat carbon spoiler on the trunk lid and the carbon fiber is inserted into the diffuser from the Japanese company Varis.
Inside BMW M3 is also not much reason for a fundamental processing, so Felix limited pedals and gear lever from 3DDesign, and green accents on the steering wheel BMW Performance Signal Green tinged with matching body.
From the machine every day wanting more than the BMW M3 offers Felix R, hard. The unique exterior color ensures that the machine will not be lost in the stream, and suggest improvements to running characteristics, beyond the capability of most cars in traffic, but the sedan is enough space for the whole family travel in total comfort.
Assessing volume of completions combined in this BMW, you get a machine that meets the requirements that made a cult model in 30 years of its existence. Long live the BMW M3!
BMW M3 F80 in detail
Engine:
3-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine BMW, Akrapovic titanium exhaust system
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Suspension / Brakes:
adjustable in two directions KW Clubsport coilovers
Wheels / tires:
19-inch wheels HRE R101 with a dark matte finish, tires Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Exterior:
Color Signal Green, the front bumper of the European version of the BMW M3, carbon front spoiler 3DDesign, carbon rear spoiler 3DDesign, carbon inserts in the rear diffuser Varis
Interior:
pedal 3DDesign, gear lever 3DDesign, BMW Performance steering wheel with a strip of color Signal Green
Original text: Mike Garrett (Speedhunters.com)
Photo: Larry Chen
