Japan Red E92 M3 KA401

Imran@Evolve · 06-16-2020, 06:05 AM

After hearing so many customer cars with the Eventuri Plenum we felt like we were missing out so we wanted to get into another E92 M3 (this is our 4th over the years) so we could experience the drive and induction sound whenever we desired.

After months of searching for one of these cars (dubbed KA401 in the UK) we were approached by an owner who was interested in selling his. He brought the car down to us. After a detailed look over it and a short drive a deal was done.

The KA401 refers to the individual code given to this limited run of UK Competition Pack/ZCP cars which all had the same following specification the highlights being the vibrant Japan Red exterior colour and extended black leather with contrasting red stitching.

46992284175_f2c97f24f6_c by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

The colour really pops and is much brighter than Melbourne or Imola Red.

Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

Not going to go too crazy on this one. Plans are as follows:

Eventuri Plenum, Intake and Airbox Lid in Matte finish.
Evolve X Pipe
Evolve Stage 2 ECU Tune
GTS DCT SW

We may be tempted to design some aero for it under our new brand Evaero as there seems to be some demand for high quality parts for this platform.

Space Fox · 06-16-2020, 07:46 AM

Yeeeess. Welcome back to the club. Can't wait to see the work you all do. And more videos please. Great car and even better color. Might be my favorite red I've seen on this platform.

Imran@Evolve · 06-18-2020, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Space Fox

Yeeeess. Welcome back to the club. Can't wait to see the work you all do. And more videos please. Great car and even better color. Might be my favorite red I've seen on this platform.

First video introducing the car is now live.

GeorgeA · 06-18-2020, 04:32 PM

Great video and beautiful car! This car looks so right when its all original with comp or 18" 218/260m wheels.

PYE46M3 · 06-18-2020, 05:29 PM

Incredible specimen. Reminds me of when EAG had a Japan red E46 M3 which i was in love with. IMOLA is more of a cherry red and Japan is more of a tomato red.

Japan Top, Imoa bottom

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CSBM5 · 06-18-2020, 06:11 PM

Imola E46 with Japanrot (Electric Red) E90, from the old days:

Imran@Evolve · 06-19-2020, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeA

Great video and beautiful car! This car looks so right when its all original with comp or 18" 218/260m wheels.

We plan to keep the exterior as is except the BMW M Performance Carbon Front Flippers and Rear Lip Spoiler until we design some subtle adds on ourselves.

Imran@Evolve · 06-19-2020, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PYE46M3

Incredible specimen. Reminds me of when EAG had a Japan red E46 M3 which i was in love with. IMOLA is more of a cherry red and Japan is more of a tomato red.

Japan Top, Imoa bottom

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Yes Imola is much deeper in colour where Japan Red is bright and vibrant.

We have a Imola E39 M5 too - not sure where the love for red BMW's has crept in from!

SoCalRPM · 06-19-2020, 10:36 PM

The only color better than Melbourne!

JJH · 06-22-2020, 10:31 PM

Very much looking forward to seeing what you guys develop for the E9X M3!

M3_Legend · 06-24-2020, 11:11 PM

OMG looking forward for this build!!!! Also would love to see some love in the Aero side for things for the E9X M3 from you guys!!! I think a OEM GTS splitter in Carbon e something to consider.... I hope.

Imran@Evolve · 06-26-2020, 04:02 AM

A lot of requests for some carbon aero parts so we may do something. I think a smaller version of the GT4 splitter would work.

nsogiba · 06-26-2020, 11:04 AM

Interested to see the progress, I am really enjoying all the E9X M3 content on your channel lately.

Perhaps you can do a video explaining OEM muffler modification (2 pipe, 2.5 pipe, 4 pipe, etc).

br2wdc · 06-27-2020, 09:27 AM

Congrats on a beautiful E92 M3 in Japan Red! Stunning individual color ...

I have really enjoyed your videos, specifically the one you did on rod bearings:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUzwmryKu9A

You mention this car has 68k miles and you will be doing the rod bearings, but with BE bearings back ordered, will you wait or use VAC bearings or another option? Will you use ARP bolts?

My car is just under 80k, and I am on a list to be called when BE bearings come in, but I have heard positive comments on VAC bearings and they are much less in price so I'm interested in hearing your opinion

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Not going to go too crazy on this one. Plans are as follows:

Eventuri Plenum, Intake and Airbox Lid in Matte finish.
Evolve X Pipe
Evolve Stage 2 ECU Tune
GTS DCT SW

We may be tempted to design some aero for it under our new brand Evaero as there seems to be some demand for high quality parts for this platform.

Imran@Evolve · 06-29-2020, 10:01 AM

We use OEM parts for the rod bearing service.

br2wdc · 06-29-2020, 05:10 PM

Thanks for clarifying and apparently I made an assumption and missed completely that "we use OEM rod bearings" from your video

I can see some additional research is in my immediate future

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

We use OEM parts for the rod bearing service.

Imran@Evolve · 01-12-2021, 10:42 AM

Finally got round to fitting Eventuri Plenum/Intake/Airbox Lid in a lovely Matte finish and also some BMW M Performance front flippers and rear spoiler. Excuse the mess at the back - just in the process of constructing our new dyno cell!

Just need some nice weather to go and enjoy the sound. Maybe April?

Evolve Japan Red KA401 E92 M3 - M Performance + Matte Eventuri by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

Browntrash · 01-12-2021, 11:48 AM

Nice!

derbo · 01-12-2021, 04:52 PM

How does one get a matte version of this plenum?

KrPa · 01-12-2021, 05:11 PM

Wow I didn't know the matte was an option, but oh my that looks clean

reidetailing · 01-12-2021, 11:37 PM

That matte finish looks extremely classy.

Exclusivs · 01-13-2021, 12:04 AM

Looking good!

06-16-2020, 06:05 AM	#1
Imran@Evolve BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 5370 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	Japan Red E92 M3 KA401 After hearing so many customer cars with the Eventuri Plenum we felt like we were missing out so we wanted to get into another E92 M3 (this is our 4th over the years) so we could experience the drive and induction sound whenever we desired. After months of searching for one of these cars (dubbed KA401 in the UK) we were approached by an owner who was interested in selling his. He brought the car down to us. After a detailed look over it and a short drive a deal was done. The KA401 refers to the individual code given to this limited run of UK Competition Pack/ZCP cars which all had the same following specification the highlights being the vibrant Japan Red exterior colour and extended black leather with contrasting red stitching. 46992284175_f2c97f24f6_c by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr The colour really pops and is much brighter than Melbourne or Imola Red. Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E92 M3 Japan Red KA401 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Not going to go too crazy on this one. Plans are as follows: Eventuri Plenum, Intake and Airbox Lid in Matte finish. Evolve X Pipe Evolve Stage 2 ECU Tune GTS DCT SW We may be tempted to design some aero for it under our new brand Evaero as there seems to be some demand for high quality parts for this platform. Last edited by Imran@Evolve; 06-16-2020 at 06:22 AM..
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06-16-2020, 07:46 AM	#2
Space Fox Captain 1042 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 2012 Space Grey e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Yeeeess. Welcome back to the club. Can't wait to see the work you all do. And more videos please. Great car and even better color. Might be my favorite red I've seen on this platform. __________________ Instagram: spacefox_m3 Build Thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=26372099
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06-18-2020, 04:32 PM	#4
GeorgeA Major 758 Rep 1,408 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Great video and beautiful car! This car looks so right when its all original with comp or 18" 218/260m wheels.
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PYE46M3 Captain 852 Rep 659 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Incredible specimen. Reminds me of when EAG had a Japan red E46 M3 which i was in love with. IMOLA is more of a cherry red and Japan is more of a tomato red. Japan Top, Imoa bottom __________________ 2005 Phoenix Yellow E46 M3 6MT Coupe 2007 Imola Red Z4 M Coupe 2013 Interlagos Blue E92 M3 6MT ZCP CF roof
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JJH Major 544 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: IB E92 M3 DCT; SG E90 325i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia iTrader: (1)	Very much looking forward to seeing what you guys develop for the E9X M3! __________________
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Imran@Evolve BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 5370 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	A lot of requests for some carbon aero parts so we may do something. I think a smaller version of the GT4 splitter would work.
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Imran@Evolve BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 5370 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	Finally got round to fitting Eventuri Plenum/Intake/Airbox Lid in a lovely Matte finish and also some BMW M Performance front flippers and rear spoiler. Excuse the mess at the back - just in the process of constructing our new dyno cell! Just need some nice weather to go and enjoy the sound. Maybe April? Evolve Japan Red KA401 E92 M3 - M Performance + Matte Eventuri by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve Japan Red KA401 E92 M3 - M Performance + Matte Eventuri by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve Japan Red KA401 E92 M3 - M Performance + Matte Eventuri by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve Japan Red KA401 E92 M3 - M Performance + Matte Eventuri by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve Japan Red KA401 E92 M3 - M Performance + Matte Eventuri by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve Japan Red KA401 E92 M3 - M Performance + Matte Eventuri by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr
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