A hint of Motorsport

Nate@IND · 03-06-2013, 05:18 PM

There is nothing more exciting than hearing one of our clients say something like “I don’t know if this is possible, but I’d really like to have ________ for my M3”. Although we can appreciate any and all modifications that make an M car just a bit more individual, there is nothing like a truly bespoke, custom built part to really get us inspired.

Recently M3Post member JEllis approached IND with just such a request. Inspired by the fearsome appearance of the M3 GTR, our client wanted to recreate the look and feel of this amazing race car by adding a part directly from BMW’s Motorsport program. The Motorsport mirrors seen in this thread are not easy to come by, and require favors from some great friends simply to purchase the parts, but the bases we not have that enable the mirrors to connect to a standard E9x M3 road car are even more unique.

Simply seeing the incredible carbon fiber mirrors in our hands was an amazing experience, as the incredibly light weight and flawless construction of these pieces is something that can only be found in professional racing circles, but we knew that this was only beginning of our journey. The BMW Motorsport mirrors are designed to connect directly with the GTR door panel and have mounting points specifically made to interface with this door. As a result, the mirrors have no way of being fitted to a road going M3.

Over the course of several months, we set out to create a master part entirely by hand. Imitating the curves and contours of the inside and outside of the standard M3 mirror base, we created a base plate that would bolt to an original BMW door on one side, and the BMW Motorsport mirrors on the other. Dozens of man-hours later, our technician carved and sanded his way to the shape we needed, meticulously shaping the inner mounting boss contours as well as the outside shape to perfection.

The final product is a polyurethane plastic base plate which gives a factory-like fit and appearance, and allows us to achieve our client’s dream of installing the genuine BMW Motorsport mirrors from the amazing M3 GTR on his road going M3. Enjoy the photos, and stay tuned for updated shots of the installed mirrors!

Final product shot! Ready to ship

ms372 · 03-06-2013, 05:28 PM

sick! can you post a pic of the front view of the car..

VCMpower · 03-06-2013, 05:37 PM

Madness!

Alen E90 · 03-06-2013, 05:47 PM

soooo SIIIIKKKKK...cant wait to see more pics of these bad boys!!!

Curt2000 · 03-06-2013, 06:43 PM

+1 I'd like to see some regular shots of the car with them installed for perspective

Nate@IND · 03-06-2013, 06:49 PM

We took one shot during a test fit-

e92livin · 03-06-2013, 06:53 PM

I fucking love it!!!!!

VCMpower · 03-06-2013, 07:01 PM

Oh look at the back corner

Is Felix going to sport the new mirrors also?

schnell325 · 03-06-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCMpower

Oh look at the back corner

Is Felix going to sport the new mirrors also?

With how fast that car is, I doubt he needs them!

Ilia@IND · 03-06-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92livin

I fucking love it!!!!!

Wait until you see them installed on the M3 these mirrors are intended for! They're going to be a very nice piece.

VCMpower · 03-06-2013, 07:08 PM

Do you need them?

Quote:

Originally Posted by schnell325

With how fast that car is, I doubt he needs them!

leigh · 03-06-2013, 07:11 PM

What are they like to see out of?

ussoldierforhire · 03-06-2013, 07:14 PM

Brucewonder · 03-06-2013, 07:19 PM

Green Hell makes that yellow 4 door look wimpy

exmowner · 03-06-2013, 07:23 PM

Yet again iND raises the bar!

VCMpower · 03-06-2013, 07:27 PM

Look is the operative word here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brucewonder

Green Hell makes that yellow 4 door look wimpy

Nati Beastcat · 03-06-2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exmowner

Yet again iND raises the bar!

+1 good group of people over there.

gctsvcxq · 03-06-2013, 08:00 PM

Look is the operative word here.

Powerbeast · 03-06-2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCMpower

Oh look at the back corner

Is Felix going to sport the new mirrors also?

Oh YES

Gkap · 03-06-2013, 09:11 PM

very cool

KEYON · 03-06-2013, 09:29 PM

Pretty little bit of carbon.

img · 03-06-2013, 09:52 PM

Hotness

03-06-2013, 05:18 PM	#1
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,749 iTrader: (16)	A hint of Motorsport There is nothing more exciting than hearing one of our clients say something like “I don’t know if this is possible, but I’d really like to have ________ for my M3”. Although we can appreciate any and all modifications that make an M car just a bit more individual, there is nothing like a truly bespoke, custom built part to really get us inspired. Recently M3Post member JEllis approached IND with just such a request. Inspired by the fearsome appearance of the M3 GTR, our client wanted to recreate the look and feel of this amazing race car by adding a part directly from BMW’s Motorsport program. The Motorsport mirrors seen in this thread are not easy to come by, and require favors from some great friends simply to purchase the parts, but the bases we not have that enable the mirrors to connect to a standard E9x M3 road car are even more unique. Simply seeing the incredible carbon fiber mirrors in our hands was an amazing experience, as the incredibly light weight and flawless construction of these pieces is something that can only be found in professional racing circles, but we knew that this was only beginning of our journey. The BMW Motorsport mirrors are designed to connect directly with the GTR door panel and have mounting points specifically made to interface with this door. As a result, the mirrors have no way of being fitted to a road going M3. Over the course of several months, we set out to create a master part entirely by hand. Imitating the curves and contours of the inside and outside of the standard M3 mirror base, we created a base plate that would bolt to an original BMW door on one side, and the BMW Motorsport mirrors on the other. Dozens of man-hours later, our technician carved and sanded his way to the shape we needed, meticulously shaping the inner mounting boss contours as well as the outside shape to perfection. The final product is a polyurethane plastic base plate which gives a factory-like fit and appearance, and allows us to achieve our client’s dream of installing the genuine BMW Motorsport mirrors from the amazing M3 GTR on his road going M3. Enjoy the photos, and stay tuned for updated shots of the installed mirrors! Final product shot! Ready to ship __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| EISENMANN BLOG Last edited by Nate@IND; 03-07-2013 at 09:03 AM.
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03-06-2013, 05:28 PM	#2
ms372 Captain Drives: AW E92 m3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 687 iTrader: (0)	sick! can you post a pic of the front view of the car.. __________________ ESS V2 Tune \| Challenge sport x-pipe \| --- \| Dinan Intake \| Evosport pulley\| Vorsteiner \| Downforce USA \| Gintani \| UUC \| BMW Performance \| Macht Schnell

03-06-2013, 05:37 PM	#3
VCMpower Captain Drives: 2010 Dakar Edition M3-all ops Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Victoria B.C. Posts: 643 iTrader: (0)	Madness! __________________ Active Autowerke GEN 2 Level 3 591whp 410tq(@7500rpm) Dyno Dynamics 8% correction

03-06-2013, 05:47 PM	#4
Alen E90 Major General Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SO. CAL-818 (SFV) Posts: 5,159 iTrader: (4)	soooo SIIIIKKKKK...cant wait to see more pics of these bad boys!!! __________________

03-06-2013, 06:43 PM	#5
Curt2000 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,564 iTrader: (19)	+1 I'd like to see some regular shots of the car with them installed for perspective __________________ Euro Delivery Thread: '13 SANTORINI BLUE E92 ///M3--6MT/Speed Cloth/ZCP Current Car: '10 AW E90 335i MSport Former Cars: '07 Interlagos ///M5 / '09 135i / '10 E93 335i / '07 E90 335i

03-06-2013, 06:49 PM	#6
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,749 iTrader: (16)	We took one shot during a test fit- __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| EISENMANN BLOG

03-06-2013, 06:53 PM	#7
e92livin Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 261 iTrader: (2)	I fucking love it!!!!!

03-06-2013, 07:01 PM	#8
VCMpower Captain Drives: 2010 Dakar Edition M3-all ops Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Victoria B.C. Posts: 643 iTrader: (0)	Oh look at the back corner Is Felix going to sport the new mirrors also? __________________ Active Autowerke GEN 2 Level 3 591whp 410tq(@7500rpm) Dyno Dynamics 8% correction

03-06-2013, 07:11 PM	#12
leigh Captain Drives: 2011 e92 zcp m3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 611 iTrader: (0)	What are they like to see out of?

03-06-2013, 07:14 PM	#13
ussoldierforhire Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 554 iTrader: (1)

03-06-2013, 07:19 PM	#14
Brucewonder Major Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 1,468 iTrader: (4)	Green Hell makes that yellow 4 door look wimpy __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR

03-06-2013, 07:23 PM	#15
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03-06-2013, 08:00 PM	#18
gctsvcxq New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: opu Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Look is the operative word here. __________________

03-06-2013, 09:11 PM	#20
Gkap BMF Movement Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: GTA Posts: 2,660 iTrader: (1)	very cool

03-06-2013, 09:29 PM	#21
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,677 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	Pretty little bit of carbon. __________________ Flickr

03-06-2013, 09:52 PM	#22
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