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After having us install the first round of modifications on his Alpine White M5, M5Post member mindlessmark07 returned to our shop for some finishing touches. Wanting the loudest and most aggressive exhaust on the market, we installed the Meisterschaft full stainless system featuring quad 102mm tips. To match his carbon fiber rear diffuser we installed the new RKP carbon fiber lip, which elegantly flows with the stock bumper lines. 21" 3-piece Morr wheels combined with the H&R sport springs give this F10 it's ultra sporty stance. While this M5 stays true to clean styling, it still catches the attention of enthusiasts wherever it goes - just this weekend it got best in show at the San Diego Targa Trohpy. Enjoy.

Modifications
3D Design Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
H&R Sport Springs
IND Painted Cosmetic Package (Kidney Grilles, Side Vent Grilles, Reflectors & M5 Badge)
Meisterschaft Full Stainless Steel Exhaust System
MORR 21" MultiForged MS52 Wheels in Hand-Brushed w/ Tinted Matte Clear Finish
RKP Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler

The VT2-525 supercharger system is the latest kit released by ESS for the E85/6 Z4M platforms. With a 162whp and 80 ft-lb TQ gain after installation, this kit certainly isn't for the faint of heart! The ESS VT2-525 differs from it's VT1-445 predecessor with it's Air/Air intercooler system, keeping intake charge temperatures nice and cool. This is especially helpful for extended 20+ minute sessions. An upgraded Setrab oil cooler replaced the OEM unit with heavy duty brackets to keep everything in place as if it were offered by factory.

Big injectors are included, the fueling alone is rated up to 475whp. With a jump in boost from 5psi to 7psi, the S54 transforms into a beast after installation. A huge air/air intercooler fits cleanly behind the factory bumper cover - giving a tease of what's underneath the hood. Rotomolded intake tract rivals the factory pieces. Heavy duty hardware shows the kit is extremely well engineered. New billet crank and water pump pulleys are included.

ESS knocked it out of the park wit this kit. Those in the SoCal area, feel free to drop by and see the Z4M in person.

This super clean 2003 E46 M3 came to us all the way from Las Vegas for some modifications and service. The most obvious modification to the car was a set of silver, wide fitment VMR VB3 wheels and Macht Schnell 10mm rear spacers. To compliment the new wheels, Bilstein PSS10 coilovers were installed to complete the aggressive stance and drastically improve handling. Further improving the handling characteristics of the car were new bushings, new shock mounts and an alignment service to dial-in the new set-up. Subtle exterior modifications complete the clean, OEM-like exterior of this M3. Enjoy.

Modifications
Alignment Service
Bilstein PSS10 Coilover System
Clear Sidemarkers
DEPO Smoked Corner Lamps
Macht Schnell Competition Wheel Spacers (10mm Rear)
Matte Black Kidney Grilles & Fender Grilles
Replacement Differential Seals
Replacement RTAB & FCAB Bushings
Rogue Engineering Rebuildable Rear Shock Mounts
Sumitomo HTR ZIII Tires (245/35/19 Front, 275/30/19 Rear)
VMR VB3 Wheels (Silver, 19"x9.5 ET33, 19"x10.0 ET25)

This weekend we headed out to Buttonwillow Raceway for a trackday hosted by Speed District. The turnout for BMWs, including many of our customers, was impressive. Here are some awesome photos that have been graciously provided by the Speed District photographers. Enjoy.

Wanting to prepare his M3 for an upcoming track day, this mostly stock E92 came to us for a few upgrades. First on this list was the Akrapovic Slip-On Titanium Exhaust System, which saves 31lbs over the stock exhaust system and gives the S65 V8 an aggressive tone. Lightweight 18" APEX EC-7 wheels wrapped in super sticky Hankook RS-3s would help give this M3 the necessary grip in the high speed corners it was sure to encounter. Finally, Vorshlag camber plates were installed on the stock front suspension to add the ability to dial in the settings for maximum handling performance.

Modifications
Akrapovic Slip-On Titanium Exhaust (Titanium Tips)
APEX EC-7 Wheels (Race Silver, 18"x9.5" ET22 Front, 18"x10.5" ET27 Rear)
IND Painted Reflectors
Hankook RS-3 Tires (256/35/18 Front, 285/35/18 Rear)
Vorshlag Camber Plates

While 19" diameter wheels are by far the most popular option, the M3 is also capable of looking great with either 18" or 20" diameter wheels. This Alpine White E92 featuring a set of custom brushed aluminum finish 20" BBS LM-Rs is a perfect example of how good a set 20" wheels can look. Without the use of any spacers, these aggressive offset 3-piece wheels are pushed right to the edge of the fenders. Combined with a set of coilovers, this M3 looks low, wide an mean. Some carbon fiber flair and an Eisenmann exhaust system complete this car.

Modifications
BBS LM-R Wheels (20"x9.0" ET8 Front, 20"x10.0" ET18)
BMW Euro Bumper
BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
Challenge Carbon Fiber Front Lip
Eisenmann Race Exhaust
IND Painted Cosmetic Package
KW Variant 3 (V3) Coilovers
Macht Schnell High Performance Air Filter

Featuring a Sapphire Black Metallic paint job, matte black wheels, black kidney grilles, black fender gilles, black M5 badge, black reflectors, black BMW roundels, a carbon fiber lip and smoked White Line Tail Lights, this is about as stealthy as an M5 can get. Enjoy.

This brand new Laguna Seca Blue E92 M3 came to our shop already equipped with a long list of BMW Performance additions. Featuring the carbon fiber front splitters, carbon fiber rear spoiler, carbon fiber mirrors, Inconel exhaust and matte black GTS wheels, this car is the epitome of an OEM+ modified M3. There was one aftermarket modification, however, that was still needed to complete this E92: Macht Schnell spacers. Opting for the popular 15/12mm combo, this LSB coupe was instantly given its properly aggressive stance. Enjoy.

Modifications
BMW Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps
BMW Gloss Black Kidney Grills
BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Front Splitters
BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
BMW Performance Exhaust System
Macht Schnell Competition Wheel Spacers (15mm Front, 12mm Rear)

Space Gray looks good with pretty much any wheel finish, but apparently it looks especially nice with red TE37s. This M3 sedan combines the aggressive 18" Volks with B&G sport springs, which lower the car by 1.2" in the front and 1.0" in the rear to give the car a sporty stance. We then installed an Akrapovic exhaust featuring carbon fiber tips and Macht Schnell track pipes. These two exhaust modifications increase power, decrease weight and give the S65 V8 a deep, muscular tone. Enjoy.

Modifications
Akrapovic Slip-On Titanium Exhaust System (Carbon Fiber Tips)
B&G S2 Sport Lowering Springs
Hankook Ventus RS-3 Tires (275/35/18 Square)
IND Painted Reflectors
Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes
Macht Schnell Performance Underdrive Pulleys
Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit
Platte Form Carbon Fiber Front Lip
Volk TE37 Wheels (18"x9.5" ET25 Front, 18"x10.5" ET25 Rear)

After attending multiple track sessions in his E92 M3, this customer decided it was time to do some weight reduction and install some supportive racing seats. After sitting in our project E92 M3, he deiced that the Recaro Pole Position Seats were to small and he needed something a bit larger. The perfect choice was a set of Recaro Profi XL Seats. Combined with AE Performance bolt-in roll cage, 6-point harnesses and a rear seat delete, this M3 was instantly transformed from a daily driver to a dedicated track car. Enjoy!

Modifications
BMW Performance Alcantara Steering Wheel
Macht Schnell 6-Point Harness Submarine Bracket
Macht Schnell Bolt-In Harness Receptacles
Macht Schnell Competition Liteweight Floor Mounts (Black Anodizing)
Macht Schnell Steel Side Mounts
Recaro Profi XL Seats (Black Cloth)
Recaro Slider Track Kit
Schroth Profi 6 Harness