A preview of IND's newest Portfolio Project - Page 2

biglare · 12-04-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Checkcaptain

No worries, this FIA approved piece of art is FIA approved and will be available for the M3 early next year

Are you sure about that? The example there is for a Porsche and not an M3. I talked to them at SEMA and they said this sample was for SEMA and ESSEN to test the feedback and determine if they will make it or not. Did they confirm they will make this cage for the M3 now?

bunnn · 12-04-2010, 02:53 AM

With Ralf's connection to Akrapovic, I'd most likely take his word for it....that has to be one of the best, if not the best, looking roll cage I've ever seen.

jordanfox · 12-04-2010, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Checkcaptain

plus tax

plus installation..

GewoW · 12-04-2010, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jordanfox

plus installation..

lol it would hurt to weld that in....and ruin that FINISH!!!!

Checkcaptain · 12-04-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by biglare

Are you sure about that? The example there is for a Porsche and not an M3. I talked to them at SEMA and they said this sample was for SEMA and ESSEN to test the feedback and determine if they will make it or not. Did they confirm they will make this cage for the M3 now?

Right, the sample is a Porsche cage, but others will follow

Checkcaptain · 12-04-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jordanfox

plus installation..

I am pretty sure Nate would include installation or shipping in this price...

Ilia@IND · 12-04-2010, 10:05 AM

I don't think that Fall Line is out of line in using their disclaimer.

First, as a car builder who has constructed track cars for their own team and many others competing professionally in Grand Am and other series, there is absolutely no way to guarantee that any safety equipment installed in any of the cars Fall Line has put together will protect any driver from any crash.

Racing is a very dangerous sport, and no matter what safety equipment is available to you, there is a chance that a crash can be harmful or fatal. There is absolutely not a way to guarantee that any piece of safety equipment will protect any occupant from any situation.

In addition, the cages built by this company have been tested in some very real world scenarios. The shop even keeps a wrecked E46 M3 chassis on display to show what is possible with a properly constructed roll cage.

I believe that Fall Line's expertise in motorsports, and the sound design principles used by their engineer and fabricators make for a very good piece of safety equipment. I would only trust a handful of roll cage builders in the midwest with my life, and Fall Line is certainly among those few.

Nate@IND · 12-06-2010, 10:59 AM

Test fitting the OEM BMW GT4 lip and getting ready to run the brake duct hose kit

ring007 · 12-06-2010, 11:22 AM

How far out does that lip protrude? Holycrap!

e92_m3 · 12-06-2010, 11:22 AM

Coming along nicely Nate! Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but the last pic shows an air filter connected to a piece of hose for the supercharger.

Do you really need to install the air filter that low? Won't that get soaking wet when driving especially in the rain since it's in a low position and exposed right behind the front bumper air duct?

My main question is:
Is that a good thing when installing an air filter that low and exposed right behind the front bumper bumper air duct?

Nate@IND · 12-06-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by e92_m3

Coming along nicely Nate! Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but the last pic looks like there's an air intake cone. Do you need one down there for the brake duct kit?

Thanks! That intake filter and ducting is for the ESS SC kit.

cipher5 · 12-06-2010, 12:45 PM

Love the way its coming together!

Definitive · 12-06-2010, 12:58 PM

Looking awesome! I thought my splitter stuck out far! Sorry about bringing up all that crap about the roll cage. I was just thought it was funny for a safety device to say that on it.

I would trust whoever IND works with, with my life. You guys make amazing projects and if I had the money, you would have had my car from day 1!

D

The_BatBoy_187 · 12-06-2010, 01:21 PM

NICE!!! Great work as always....nice artwork on the ESS SC as well.

///M 4 Life · 12-06-2010, 03:16 PM

Nice! Subscribed!!

///M 4 Life · 12-06-2010, 03:17 PM

is that a mirror on the supercharger?? that way it looks like your face is on the body?? LOL

AcL888 · 12-06-2010, 03:38 PM

wow

Checkcaptain · 12-06-2010, 04:04 PM

Is that frozen grey Nate???

kaykay · 12-06-2010, 04:09 PM

IND is at it again!

Looks stunning!

Ilia@IND · 12-06-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Checkcaptain

Is that frozen grey Nate???

Ralf it's actually your car! Look in your garage, I think you will find it missing.

It's the standard space gray color. I think that the dark environment made the color look a bit different than it does in person.

flipm3 · 12-06-2010, 04:36 PM

WOW...now this is my favorite Portfolio Project so far! it gets better and better!

I'll be back in town next week! Will this still be at the shop?!

Checkcaptain · 12-06-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ilia@IND

Ralf it's actually your car! Look in your garage, I think you will find it missing.

It's the standard space gray color. I think that the dark environment made the color look a bit different than it does in person.

Ilia, you shocked me - I am glad it is still there

Well now I finally know how it will look with the GT4 splitter

Nice project again.
BTW my GT4 is just receiving a new AW coating and the aerodynamic parts.

12-04-2010, 02:53 AM	#24
bunnn Colonel Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,200 iTrader: (12)	With Ralf's connection to Akrapovic, I'd most likely take his word for it....that has to be one of the best, if not the best, looking roll cage I've ever seen. __________________ Cheers Ben

12-04-2010, 10:05 AM	#29
Ilia@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 08 Alpine M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,931 iTrader: (3)	I don't think that Fall Line is out of line in using their disclaimer. First, as a car builder who has constructed track cars for their own team and many others competing professionally in Grand Am and other series, there is absolutely no way to guarantee that any safety equipment installed in any of the cars Fall Line has put together will protect any driver from any crash. Racing is a very dangerous sport, and no matter what safety equipment is available to you, there is a chance that a crash can be harmful or fatal. There is absolutely not a way to guarantee that any piece of safety equipment will protect any occupant from any situation. In addition, the cages built by this company have been tested in some very real world scenarios. The shop even keeps a wrecked E46 M3 chassis on display to show what is possible with a properly constructed roll cage. I believe that Fall Line's expertise in motorsports, and the sound design principles used by their engineer and fabricators make for a very good piece of safety equipment. I would only trust a handful of roll cage builders in the midwest with my life, and Fall Line is certainly among those few. Last edited by Ilia@IND; 12-04-2010 at 10:37 AM.

12-06-2010, 10:59 AM	#30
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,862 iTrader: (16)	New update! Test fitting the OEM BMW GT4 lip and getting ready to run the brake duct hose kit __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| EISENMANN BLOG

12-06-2010, 11:22 AM	#32
e92_m3 Major Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,474 iTrader: (0)	Coming along nicely Nate! Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but the last pic shows an air filter connected to a piece of hose for the supercharger. Do you really need to install the air filter that low? Won't that get soaking wet when driving especially in the rain since it's in a low position and exposed right behind the front bumper air duct? My main question is: Is that a good thing when installing an air filter that low and exposed right behind the front bumper bumper air duct? Last edited by e92_m3; 12-06-2010 at 02:03 PM. Reason: Corrected typos.

12-06-2010, 12:58 PM	#35
Definitive definitivecars.com Drives: 2011 E90 M3 - AW/FR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,413 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [3.75] 2009 (Lease up Sept ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up 6/19 ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up Octo ... [0.00]	Looking awesome! I thought my splitter stuck out far! Sorry about bringing up all that crap about the roll cage. I was just thought it was funny for a safety device to say that on it. I would trust whoever IND works with, with my life. You guys make amazing projects and if I had the money, you would have had my car from day 1! D __________________ CCC - Camarillo Cars & Coffee - Weekly Ventura County Meet - 8pm - Coffee Bean on Arniell

12-06-2010, 11:22 AM	#31
ring007 Major Drives: '10 GT3RS & '13 Cayenne GTS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ///Iowa Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (13)	How far out does that lip protrude? Holycrap!

12-06-2010, 12:45 PM	#34
cipher5 Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 2,735 iTrader: (10)	Love the way its coming together!

12-06-2010, 01:21 PM	#36
The_BatBoy_187 Private Drives: M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gotham City Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	NICE!!! Great work as always....nice artwork on the ESS SC as well. __________________ ////// MPower: Magnificent Power

12-06-2010, 03:16 PM	#37
///M 4 Life Captain Drives: Only ///M3's Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 844 iTrader: (0)	Nice! Subscribed!!

12-06-2010, 03:17 PM	#38
///M 4 Life Captain Drives: Only ///M3's Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 844 iTrader: (0)	is that a mirror on the supercharger?? that way it looks like your face is on the body?? LOL

12-06-2010, 03:38 PM	#39
AcL888 Private First Class Drives: E93 ///M3 MR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Stevenson Ranch,CA Posts: 111 iTrader: (2)	wow __________________ 08 E93 ///M3 MR

12-06-2010, 04:04 PM	#40
Checkcaptain Captain Drives: BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 872 iTrader: (0)	Is that frozen grey Nate???

12-06-2010, 04:09 PM	#41
kaykay Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,770 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E93 328i Conve ... [4.75] 2011 E92 M3 ZCP [4.33] 2008 550i Sport [5.00]	IND is at it again! Looks stunning! __________________ '12 CLS550 Palladium Silver - loaded '11 E92 M3 ZCP - SG/B-EXT/CF, M-DCT, loaded '11 E93 328i, BSM over Saddle Brown, sport, loaded '08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black (Gone but not forgotten), '06 W211 E55 AMG (Gone, miss this animal),'01 E39 540i Sport

12-06-2010, 04:36 PM	#43
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]	WOW...now this is my favorite Portfolio Project so far! it gets better and better! I'll be back in town next week! Will this still be at the shop?! __________________ 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth My Build Thread \| Stock Dyno Results

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