✪ Alekshop ⎢Building a US Spec M3 GTS

Alekshop · 02-04-2013, 02:50 AM

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The day BMW announced a release of the special model M3 GTS, we knew that this is the car we have to have!

After reading multiple press releases, looking at million pictures, translating technical info from German to English we gathered enough information to come up with a plan to build a US Spec M3 GTS.

Being a limited production car that was not offered in United States, we knew it will be extremely difficult to obtain the original M3 GTS parts for our project. That was a roadblock for us as we wanted to build a car that will be a sibling to M3 GTS with all the original parts that BMW designed for this Ultimate Driving Machine!

Well, recently it all changed and we were able to made a contact with a German company that provided us with most of the original GTS parts that we wanted to have.

After that contact was made, we knew that recently released limited production M3 Lime Rock Park Edition will be a perfect candidate for our project as it was "Born On The Racetrack To Live On The Street".

We are happy to share with a M3 community our ongoing build of a US Spec M3 GTS that starts now and we hope you enjoy it!

In this post we would like to introduce our candidate for the build BMW M3 Lime Rock Edition that came to us from our friends at East Bay BMW.

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More information will be posted as we unfold our project.

Update 1:

Akrapovic GT4 Exhaust System replaces the Performance BMW Exhaust.

High Res Screen Saver

Shop gets filled with more stuff

Thank you,
Aleks.

And1M3 · 02-04-2013, 05:10 AM

Subscribed. Can't wait till you guys get this project rolling. Good choice on the lime rock candidate.

03BeastCharmer · 02-04-2013, 07:51 AM

Can't wait. Looks like the exhaust has already been pulled, and a stud kit added.

M3NNIS · 02-04-2013, 08:06 AM

cool

img · 02-04-2013, 08:36 AM

Cant wait to see what you got

JEllis · 02-04-2013, 09:34 AM

I am intrigued!

Jason

Alekshop · 02-04-2013, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

Can't wait. Looks like the exhaust has already been pulled, and a stud kit added.

Thanks guys!

Yes, exhaust was removed and being replaced with Akrapovic GT4 system to reduce the weight and get a bit more power.

THE TECH · 02-04-2013, 10:17 AM

Can't wait to see the engine.

bape_sta206 · 02-04-2013, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alekshop

Thanks guys!

Yes, exhaust was removed and being replaced with Akrapovic GT4 system to reduce the weight and get a bit more power.

Good stuff Aleks! I want a GT4!

Alekshop · 02-04-2013, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Can't wait to see the engine.

It's either 4.4 or 4.6

flipm3 · 02-04-2013, 11:21 AM

I definitely cannot wait to see this build unfold.

These are hands down the best photos I've seen here on Bimmerpost. Composition, off camera lighting, and post-processing are at a whole other level! Well done.

Tuner1 · 02-04-2013, 11:26 AM

Sounds like a great project

Will you be using the GTS solid rear subframe and if so are you concerned about excessive NVH?

davem3fan · 02-04-2013, 12:02 PM

I'll be watching... Very cool.

mkPOTO · 02-04-2013, 12:12 PM

Subscribed this is going to be sick!

BuckRodgers · 02-04-2013, 01:01 PM

Very nice pics of the car. Why did you option not to use the GTS exhaust? it has an amazing tone to it.

Rob@StrasseForged · 02-04-2013, 01:20 PM

Amazing pictures guys! Can't wait to see this project completed!

Powerbeast · 02-04-2013, 01:26 PM

Can't wait to see this completed project.

Nate@IND · 02-04-2013, 03:03 PM

Can't wait to see this!

img · 02-04-2013, 03:45 PM

I'll sell you my motor

NJCRUSH · 02-04-2013, 08:41 PM

Sweet. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this build.

Brooklyn Mark · 02-04-2013, 08:47 PM

sick

Alekshop · 02-04-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by img

I'll sell you my motor

Sure, I can use it on another project

02-04-2013, 02:50 AM	#1
Alekshop BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3LR l 1M l X5 l GT-R Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,130 iTrader: (7)	✪ Alekshop ⎢Building a US Spec M3 GTS Featured on BIMMERPOST.com The day BMW announced a release of the special model M3 GTS, we knew that this is the car we have to have! After reading multiple press releases, looking at million pictures, translating technical info from German to English we gathered enough information to come up with a plan to build a US Spec M3 GTS. Being a limited production car that was not offered in United States, we knew it will be extremely difficult to obtain the original M3 GTS parts for our project. That was a roadblock for us as we wanted to build a car that will be a sibling to M3 GTS with all the original parts that BMW designed for this Ultimate Driving Machine! Well, recently it all changed and we were able to made a contact with a German company that provided us with most of the original GTS parts that we wanted to have. After that contact was made, we knew that recently released limited production M3 Lime Rock Park Edition will be a perfect candidate for our project as it was "Born On The Racetrack To Live On The Street". We are happy to share with a M3 community our ongoing build of a US Spec M3 GTS that starts now and we hope you enjoy it! In this post we would like to introduce our candidate for the build BMW M3 Lime Rock Edition that came to us from our friends at East Bay BMW. High Res Screen Saver High Res Screen Saver High Res Screen Saver High Res Screen Saver High Res Screen Saver High Res Screen Saver High Res Screen Saver High Res Screen Saver High Res Screen Saver More information will be posted as we unfold our project. Update 1: Akrapovic GT4 Exhaust System replaces the Performance BMW Exhaust. High Res Screen Saver Shop gets filled with more stuff Thank you, Aleks. __________________ Like us on Facebook ✆ 925.609.4559 ✉ info@alekshop.com Last edited by Alekshop; 02-10-2013 at 12:46 AM.
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02-04-2013, 05:10 AM	#2
And1M3 Captain Drives: 2013 M3 MR FR/Bk Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 881 iTrader: (6)	Subscribed. Can't wait till you guys get this project rolling. Good choice on the lime rock candidate. __________________ Click Here 13 MR E92 Build -Akrapovic slip on, Varis, BBS E88, Mode Carbon Lip + Side Skirt, LUX H8, KW Clubsport, ESS Tune + ACM Test Pipes, OEM CF spoiler, OEM CF mirror cover

02-04-2013, 07:51 AM	#3
03BeastCharmer Major Drives: 03 M5, '13, 88 & 97 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,324 iTrader: (2)	Can't wait. Looks like the exhaust has already been pulled, and a stud kit added. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery 9/4 Wife's: E39 M5, E36 M3, E30 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe

02-04-2013, 08:06 AM	#4
M3NNIS Colonel Drives: a truck for now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 2,123 iTrader: (6)	cool __________________

02-04-2013, 08:36 AM	#5
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,987 iTrader: (5)	Cant wait to see what you got __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

02-04-2013, 09:34 AM	#6
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,425 iTrader: (1)	I am intrigued! Jason __________________

02-04-2013, 10:17 AM	#8
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 12,076 iTrader: (39)	Can't wait to see the engine. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportlabs

02-04-2013, 11:21 AM	#11
flipm3 E46 + E90 Drives: E46 M3 + E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,523 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	I definitely cannot wait to see this build unfold. These are hands down the best photos I've seen here on Bimmerpost. Composition, off camera lighting, and post-processing are at a whole other level! Well done. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth My Build Thread \| Stock Dyno Results

02-04-2013, 11:26 AM	#12
Tuner1 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 253 iTrader: (6)	Sounds like a great project Will you be using the GTS solid rear subframe and if so are you concerned about excessive NVH?

02-04-2013, 12:02 PM	#13
davem3fan Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro Posts: 535 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 535xi Touring [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 ZCP [4.00]	I'll be watching... Very cool. __________________ DaveM3Fan 2011.5 E90 M3 ZCP HPDE Instructor since '98 / Nürburgring Specialist http://davem3fans2011onelap.blogspot.com/

02-04-2013, 12:12 PM	#14
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,587 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.65] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	Subscribed this is going to be sick! __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

02-04-2013, 01:01 PM	#15
BuckRodgers Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Very nice pics of the car. Why did you option not to use the GTS exhaust? it has an amazing tone to it.

02-04-2013, 01:20 PM	#16
Rob@StrasseForged BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2013 MW/FR E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,150 iTrader: (1)	Amazing pictures guys! Can't wait to see this project completed! __________________ Robert@StrasseForged.com \| (305)303-1190 \| Facebook \| Flickr

02-04-2013, 01:26 PM	#17
Powerbeast Major General Drives: E90 M3 Dakar Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,530 iTrader: (4)	Can't wait to see this completed project.

02-04-2013, 03:03 PM	#18
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,862 iTrader: (16)	Can't wait to see this! __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| EISENMANN BLOG

02-04-2013, 03:45 PM	#19
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,987 iTrader: (5)	I'll sell you my motor __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

02-04-2013, 08:41 PM	#20
NJCRUSH Private Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Limerock Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Sweet. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this build.

02-04-2013, 08:47 PM	#21
Brooklyn Mark First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 SilverStone Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 332 iTrader: (1)	sick __________________ 2011 E92 Silverstone M3, ESS VT2-650, Akra Exhaust, Bilstein Pss10, OS Giken twin disc clutch, GTS Wheels, Brembos 380 Kit, Passport 9500ci stealth install, Performance Electronic Steering Wheel, ZHP Knob

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