A timeless approach: ESS E92 M3 by IND.

[IND-Distribution]

The E92 M3 in many ways marked the end of an era. The 21st century brought with it incredible technological progress, but also a renewed sense of urgency for caring for the environment. Automakers in every corner of the world have adapted their philosophies to better reflect humanity’s needs, and while the sports car is not extinct, different approaches must be relied upon to deliver the thrills motoring enthusiasts are accustomed to.

Simply put, the simple formula that defined BMW M for thirty years is now a thing of the past. The E92 M3 is the last M car made to rely on a now classic approach to engineering a sports car: a high RPM, normally aspirated motor in front, a great transmission in the center, and a mechanical differential in the rear. Coupled with incredibly dynamic but incredibly easy to drive suspension, BMW’s E92 M3 was truly the final iteration of a design philosophy that started with the E30 M3 so many years ago.

IND’s Portfolio program has always been focused on consulting with our clients to express their individual style to create something special. In the case of this M3, the car’s own personality defined both its modifications and its resulting feel. The Dakar Yellow paint and Varis diffuser system are both extroverted, and a good fit for the personality of the engine beneath this car’s hood. While 8,300 RPM redlines and 550 ESS supercharged horsepower have become the norm in the E92 M3 community, rest assured that the resulting acceleration is anything but restrained.

In contrast, the FI wheels, Akrapovic Evolution exhaust, Brembo GT kit, and RKP GTS style front lip are staples of the E92 chassis. Each has been proven to have not only a beautiful appearance, but excellent functionality in even the harshest on-track conditions. IND’s own yellow seat belts add color to the black interior, while the Awron gauge displays the S65 engine’s key vitals at a glance. Finally, DownForce side skirts and headlights modified by OSS round out this M3, creating a machine that is simultaneously classic in it’s styling, and extroverted enough to effectively wear it’s yellow paint. Bilstein B16 suspension gives the car superior road holding, and a lower stance to boot.

Our client has more plans for this fantastic E92, and will continue to develop his car into a creation that celebrates the end of an epoch for BMW and stands on it’s own as one of BMW M’s greatest accomplishments. Together with AutoCouture (who has supported both IND and this client throughout this project), Deans Performance (who has dyno tested this M3), OSS (who created the incredible headlights), and other partners, this yellow M3 has been transformed into a timeless performance car.

Modifications include:

Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system
ESS VT2-625 supercharger kit
RKP GTS front lip
Varis upper and lower diffuser
European M3 bumper
DownForce carbon side skirts
OSS headlights
BBS FI wheels, custom pinstriped
Yellow seat belts
Awron Kompressor 1 gauge
Brembo 380mm GT kit
Bilstein B16 suspension

Enjoy the photos!

[WickedE93]

[Hujan]

Absolutely fantastic. Gorgeous car. Glad to see IND still churning out top-shelf E9x M3 builds despite the F8x's status as the "latest and greatest."

[BrewRifle]

Very clean and tasteful. Dakar looks so good on the E92.

[Patrón]

What an incredible build.

[Dek25ive]

CLEAN!!! Almost as dope as my build is gonna be...lol

[WickedE93]

If it only had yellow stitching on the interior

[Nate@IND]

Originally Posted by WickedE93

If it only had yellow stitching on the interior

This M is on the way to esh upholstery next

[WickedE93]

Originally Posted by Nate@IND

This M is on the way to esh upholstery next

[RookieSpeed]

Originally Posted by WickedE93

If it only had yellow stitching on the interior

Yeah, just wait, I have something special for the interior

Originally Posted by Nate@IND

This M is on the way to esh upholstery next

This is true. Thanks for all the work, planning, and working with me Nate!

[FFM]

[m5 guy]

Aggressively clean ftw!

[vincE92M3]

Looks great!

[111turbo]

Amazing! Love the seat belts!

[skyw4lker808]

One word, perfection. Exactly what I want to do with my e92 when funds become available. The only additional step I would take is bmw performance seats and yellow embroidering on the seats/carbon leather trim.

Thank you for still producing beautiful expressions of the e92. I won't trade mine for a f8x for the world, and i couldn't put to words what the m3 is better than you did.

[E46M3forRay]

One in a minion. So much love in that build

[dozaiya]

oh my lawd

[cenix]

Looks good

[RookieSpeed]

Originally Posted by skyw4lker808

One word, perfection. Exactly what I want to do with my e92 when funds become available. The only additional step I would take is bmw performance seats and yellow embroidering on the seats/carbon leather trim.

Thank you for still producing beautiful expressions of the e92. I won't trade mine for a f8x for the world, and i couldn't put to words what the m3 is better than you did.

Yeah I'm having the interior custom done now as we speak. It's going to be unique, classy, yet subtle. I still have a few things to mod, specifically with the interior such as a BMW Performance steering wheel and a few other things.

I won't be doing BMW Performance seats because my goal here is to make this the perfect daily street car that isn't over done & very elegant. That's why I opted to stick with the OEM seats, but doing a full custom upholstery make over. The same reason I went with the Bilstein Damptronic B16 suspension, so it retains the EDC function, which actually rides more smooth in comfort mode than OEM while being able to lower the ride height.

It's not going to be a dedicated track car & that's why I'm against adding the racing seats, roll cage, and other mods that I find to be excessive on a street car. Daily street function and less is more was my goal here.

[djDori_C]

Wow great build, thanks for sharing!

[Analog Imports]

Beautiful car, and well written post. I wouldn't change a thing. *COUGH* M-PERFORMANCE SEATS *COUGH*

[skyw4lker808]

Originally Posted by RookieSpeed

Yeah I'm having the interior custom done now as we speak. It's going to be unique, classy, yet subtle. I still have a few things to mod, specifically with the interior such as a BMW Performance steering wheel and a few other things.

I won't be doing BMW Performance seats because my goal here is to make this the perfect daily street car that isn't over done & very elegant. That's why I opted to stick with the OEM seats, but doing a full custom upholstery make over. The same reason I went with the Bilstein Damptronic B16 suspension, so it retains the EDC function, which actually rides more smooth in comfort mode than OEM while being able to lower the ride height.

It's not going to be a dedicated track car & that's why I'm against adding the racing seats, roll cage, and other mods that I find to be excessive on a street car. Daily street function and less is more was my goal here.

Makes perfect sense to me man, I'd say you nailed it aiming for that. I can see why then the performance seats certainly don't make as much sense, and I can't wait to see what you cook up for the interior (not that it needs a full overhaul, because it doesn't). I bet it'll be the icing on the cake.