M3 CRT Replica Build!

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Preparing the M3 CRT Replica Build! Going mainly for the looks/aesthetics but will try the parts closets. Unfortunately most CRT parts can’t be bought.

Follow Along
https://www.e9xm3database.com/my-crt-rep-build


- IND-Distribution Melbourne Red Hood Vents
- IND-Distribution Melbourne Red Side Vents
- IND-Distribution Matte Black Kidney Grilles
- IND-Distribution W73 Polar Silver (matte titanium silver metallic). Front Reflector Delete
- EBay M3 CRT front lip in Satin/matte.
- mashimarho V1 Carbon Trunk Spoiler w. Red accent and Matte/Satin finish.
- CRT Front Replica Spoiler and Trunk Spoiler(seller not disclosed), IND Satin Finish w. Melbourne Red pin stripe.
- mashimarho Custom Carpet Floor Mats with Red piping
- CRT REP Trim Appliqué - ETSY


- Vinyl Wrap: Avery Satin Silver

On Order:
- AMX Performance Custom Seat Cover w. Cobra Nagaro Street Seats
- Blackgoat industries Silver Carbon Fiber Trim


Future:
- @breykrause Power Driver and Passenger Seat Mount
- e u r o x o n n e x Satin Black GTS Wheels
- Big Brake Kit
- Full Exhaut test pipes, dual resonators
- IND-Distribution Melbourne Red door sills?
- EAE or Eventuri Satin Carbon Intake Plenum partial W73/Satin Titanium Silver Metallic Painted
- DB Car Parts / EBay - Custom Silver Leather Trim
- DB Car Parts / EBay - Alcantara Steering Wheel

If anyone has any other parts suggestions below, please let me know.

Not sure if I’ll be doing the 4.4L stroker.

[nick3753]

VAC 4.4L stroker kit

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Originally Posted by nick3753

VAC 4.4L stroker kit

I’ll add it as a consideration not sure if I’ll go quite that crazy.

[omgzirra_exe]

unless you score a CRT xpipe and rear section it'll never be done :P

[wyatth]

Love the CRT but the red exterior bits are pretty gaudy, IMO... I dream of buying a CRT and replacing those with gloss black bits.

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Originally Posted by wyatth

Love the CRT but the red exterior bits are pretty gaudy, IMO... I dream of buying a CRT and replacing those with gloss black bits.

Not for everyone that’s for sure.

[derbo]

Couple things that come to mind:

Brakes: You probably could get away with custom painted F8x brakes to look "CRT-esque" with OEM F8x rotors.


Suspension is a double adjustable KW variant made for BMW so you can probably set something similar. Solid subframe bushings as well.

The exhaust is the tricky one cause that xpipe is unique to GTS/CRT. I've seen it on sale once in Germany website but thats long gone now.


Besides the custom rear seats, there are a bunch of euro bits in the interior you could get. the Robot face armrest, euro trunk lining, with the cargo net.


CRT rear trunk spoiler is slightly different than the M performance one with a higher angle of slope. It's more like a wedge.



https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...t-lightweight/ more pics here.

[B8bydesign]

I'd maybe add a full alcantara round steering wheel (Coby), some custom silver CF interior trim (oCarbon), painted plenum, and a set of custom floor mats with red piping (Mashimarho) if you want to get really detailed.

Originally Posted by derbo

Besides the custom rear seats, there are a bunch of euro bits in the interior you could get. the Robot face armrest, euro trunk lining, with the cargo net.
[IMG]https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/16231734963b8f706ba51-scaled.jpg?fit=2048%2C1356[IMG]

Great, just when I thought I had most of the Euro parts, now I need to find that trunk liner! Might be easier to just add the 2 side mounts and center piece for the net to my existing.

[derbo]

Originally Posted by B8bydesign

I'd maybe add a full alcantara round steering wheel, maybe from Coby, and some custom silver CF interior trim.

[IMG]https://munichlegends.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/BMW-E90-M3-CRT-73348-31.jpg[//IMG]



Great, just when I thought I had most of the Euro parts, now I need to find that trunk liner! Might be easier to just add the 2 side mounts and center piece for the net to my existing.

There is another variant that has a shelf on the left side, and DC outlet too.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419252




Also this rare gem:

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Originally Posted by derbo

Couple things that come to mind:

Brakes: You probably could get away with custom painted F8x brakes to look "CRT-esque" with OEM F8x rotors.


Suspension is a double adjustable KW variant made for BMW so you can probably set something similar. Solid subframe bushings as well.

The exhaust is the tricky one cause that xpipe is unique to GTS/CRT. I've seen it on sale once in Germany website but thats long gone now.


Besides the custom rear seats, there are a bunch of euro bits in the interior you could get. the Robot face armrest, euro trunk lining, with the cargo net.


CRT rear trunk spoiler is slightly different than the M performance one with a higher angle of slope. It's more like a wedge.



https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...t-lightweight/ more pics here.

Thanks, added a few options for in the future!signature werks offers a big brake kit that I could have them custom paint in black with M decals and use larger F80 rotors. Unfortunately IND no longer offers the custom floor mats.

[drwankel]

I had no idea the GTS and CRT had a different midpipe! Only 2 cats huh?

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Originally Posted by drwankel

I had no idea the GTS and CRT had a different midpipe! Only 2 cats huh?

2 cats and 2 resonators with a x-pipe.

[SM2]

Originally Posted by B8bydesign

I'd maybe add a full alcantara round steering wheel (Coby), some custom silver CF interior trim (oCarbon), painted plenum, and a set of custom floor mats with red piping (Mashimarho) if you want to get really detailed.







Great, just when I thought I had most of the Euro parts, now I need to find that trunk liner! Might be easier to just add the 2 side mounts and center piece for the net to my existing.

Looks like ocarbon can’t do silver carbon. Will have to find someone that can do silver leather.

[SM2]

Dash Trim Finished.

[SM2]

Found crt replica parts front lip and trunk spoiler!

[Helmsman]

Nice build to follow OP, keep it up!

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Trim appliqué arrived!

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Option 1: Gloss Black (OEM)

Option 2: Gloss Red/Melbourne Red

Option 3: Titanium Silver Metallic (Polar Silver)

Option 2: preffered

[VR1]

I think I’d go with option 2 or 3 myself. The red contrast looks great with the other red bits but silver calipers with your silver wrap would look good as well

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Originally Posted by VR1

I think I’d go with option 2 or 3 myself. The red contrast looks great with the other red bits but silver calipers with your silver wrap would look good as well

Hard decisions for sure.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by SM2

Option 1: Gloss Black (OEM)

Option 2: Gloss Red/Melbourne Red

Option 3: Titanium Silver Metallic (Polar Silver)

Option 2: preffered

If black is CRT oem I guess there is no choice and looks good too. While 2 or 3 might look even better imho.

[SM2]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

If black is CRT oem I guess there is no choice and looks good too. While 2 or 3 might look even better imho.

It will be a tough choice.