Imitation M3 GTS

slicer · 05-04-2017, 04:54 PM

Behold my third and final E9x M3. Excuse my mediocre iPhone pics. There have been a few changes to the car since these photos; and a few more changes planned. All work has been done by MRF Engineering - with the exception of the GTS cage and rear seat delete install by HG Motorsports. Cameo appearance by Mr. Hujan.

Build Summary -

Suspension / Bushings -
Ohlins TTX (from Performance Shocks Inc)
Ground Control Camber Plates
Eibach Sway Bars
MRF Engineering Solid SF Bushings
PowerFlex Purple Diff Bushings
Fall Line Motorsports rear camber shim kit, front end links, rear toe links, front monoball conversion
BW Rear Camber Arm Bearing Kit
BW Performance / Track motor mounts
BW Wheel Studs and Lugs

Exhaust / Engine -
Akrapovic GT4
BPM Tune
Burger Motorsports Cabin Filter (deleted OE covers to accommodate Ohlins remote reservoirs)
VAC Motorsports Baffled Oil Pan
Upgraded Rod Bearings / Bolts installed by MRF Engineering

Wheels -
BBS E88 (Open Lug 'Schirmer' Version - not in pics - 18 x 9.5 / 11)
Volk TE37 (F8x spec - 18 x 9.5 / 11 with 3mm front spacer and 12mm rear spacer) - Now Sold
BBS RI-A (18 x 9.5 / 11)
Hankook TD 265/35/18, 295/30/18

Brakes -
AP Racing Pro 5000 by Essex (rear not in pics)

Aero -
OE GTS Front Lip
OE GTS Rear Wing

Interior / Electronics -
Stack Gauges
Cobra Suzuka Pro Seats
Planted Floor Mounts (plan to switch to Brey Krause with OE Sliders)
VoltPhreaks VPH900 Battery
OE GTS 1/2 Cage
OE GTS Rear Seat Delete
OE GTS Steering Wheel
PSDesigns replica GTS Arm Rest Delete

Cosmetic-
Black Grills, Gills, M3 Badge and Hood Intakes
IND Slotted Tow Hook Cover and Fall-Line Tow Strap

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Richsocal12 · 05-04-2017, 05:10 PM

xchosun1x · 05-04-2017, 05:28 PM

sick set up! love it bro!

FMLYSDN · 05-04-2017, 09:25 PM

If you ever decide to offload the lip please let me know. I will buy!!!

slicer · 05-04-2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Richsocal12

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Originally Posted by xchosun1x

sick set up! love it bro!

Thank you ^

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Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

If you ever decide to offload the lip please let me know. It will buy!!!

Highly unlikely. It's a keeper!

roastbeef · 05-04-2017, 10:52 PM

Looking good! Great meeting you the other week at the shop.

slicer · 05-04-2017, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Looking good! Great meeting you the other week at the shop.

Thank you and good to meet you too sir!

Hujan · 05-05-2017, 12:43 AM

That's it? No build list? Sheesh!

You know I love it ...

Grayblack · 05-05-2017, 09:32 AM

Very nice!

Evolve Automotive · 05-05-2017, 09:36 AM

Love it! Wheels are pure amazing!

FMLYSDN · 05-05-2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by slicer

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Originally Posted by Richsocal12

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Originally Posted by xchosun1x

sick set up! love it bro!

Thank you ^

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Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

If you ever decide to offload the lip please let me know. It will buy!!!

Highly unlikely. It's a keeper!

Lol. That's what we all say....

Looking good man. Enjoy

slicer · 05-05-2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hujan

That's it? No build list? Sheesh!

You know I love it ...

Thanks - and I'll add the build sheet to the original post

slicer · 05-05-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Grayblack

Very nice!

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Originally Posted by Evolve-US

Love it! Wheels are pure amazing!

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Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

Lol. That's what we all say....

Looking good man. Enjoy

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Originally Posted by Sam@ModeCarbon

looks good Slice

Thank You!

FormulaMMM · 05-05-2017, 02:20 PM

Amazing. What did you bounce to (if anything) between the silverstone and this one?

azndrunk74 · 05-05-2017, 02:31 PM

Beautiful. Love all the OE parts.

slicer · 05-05-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Amazing. What did you bounce to (if anything) between the silverstone and this one?

I had an E46 M3 which I modified to a similar level. I liked it but never as much as the E92. The only other realistic car that I think I would prefer over the e92 is a 997 or newer GT3. Unfortunately my budget does not allow for making that leap.

FormulaMMM · 05-05-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by slicer

I had an E46 M3 which I modified to a similar level. I liked it but never as much as the E92. The only other realistic car that I think would prefer over the e92 is a 997 or newer GT3. Unfortunately my budget does not allow for making that leap.

6 years in for me, 2nd E90. Back to bone stock and still loving it now for strictly street duty. This car/platform is timeless.

Will be interesting to see what happens to 997 GT3, Cayman GT4 values now that the manual is back.

Enjoy it -- amazing build.

slicer · 05-05-2017, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

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Originally Posted by slicer

I had an E46 M3 which I modified to a similar level. I liked it but never as much as the E92. The only other realistic car that I think would prefer over the e92 is a 997 or newer GT3. Unfortunately my budget does not allow for making that leap.

6 years in for me, 2nd E90. Back to bone stock and still loving it now for strictly street duty. This car/platform is timeless.

Will be interesting to see what happens to 997 GT3, Cayman GT4 values now that the manual is back.

Enjoy it -- amazing build.

Thanks!

I got my first E90 M3 in 2009. I took a 2 year break and had an E46 in '15/'16. So I guess I'm about 6 years in an E9x as well.

I recently drove a Cayman GT4 and was underwhelmed. Great looking car inside and out. Sport buckets are amazing. Love the leather dash and stitching options. However, I would rather drive my e92. GT4 is slower and I prefer the sounds and feel of the E92.

blast1st · 05-05-2017, 03:03 PM

ive seen this car and it is maculate!

JEllis · 05-05-2017, 09:29 PM

Love it!!!

yonlamar · 05-06-2017, 02:21 AM

I'll keep an eye out for you, im local!

sterile stork · 05-07-2017, 11:32 PM

This is such a gentlemen-ly build. Nice work!

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slicer Major General 2760 Rep 6,735 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	Imitation M3 GTS Behold my third and final E9x M3. Excuse my mediocre iPhone pics. There have been a few changes to the car since these photos; and a few more changes planned. All work has been done by MRF Engineering - with the exception of the GTS cage and rear seat delete install by HG Motorsports. Cameo appearance by Mr. Hujan. Build Summary - Suspension / Bushings - Ohlins TTX (from Performance Shocks Inc) Ground Control Camber Plates Eibach Sway Bars MRF Engineering Solid SF Bushings PowerFlex Purple Diff Bushings Fall Line Motorsports rear camber shim kit, front end links, rear toe links, front monoball conversion BW Rear Camber Arm Bearing Kit BW Performance / Track motor mounts BW Wheel Studs and Lugs Exhaust / Engine - Akrapovic GT4 BPM Tune Burger Motorsports Cabin Filter (deleted OE covers to accommodate Ohlins remote reservoirs) VAC Motorsports Baffled Oil Pan Upgraded Rod Bearings / Bolts installed by MRF Engineering Wheels - BBS E88 (Open Lug 'Schirmer' Version - not in pics - 18 x 9.5 / 11) Volk TE37 (F8x spec - 18 x 9.5 / 11 with 3mm front spacer and 12mm rear spacer) - Now Sold BBS RI-A (18 x 9.5 / 11) Hankook TD 265/35/18, 295/30/18 Brakes - AP Racing Pro 5000 by Essex (rear not in pics) Aero - OE GTS Front Lip OE GTS Rear Wing Interior / Electronics - Stack Gauges Cobra Suzuka Pro Seats Planted Floor Mounts (plan to switch to Brey Krause with OE Sliders) VoltPhreaks VPH900 Battery OE GTS 1/2 Cage OE GTS Rear Seat Delete OE GTS Steering Wheel PSDesigns replica GTS Arm Rest Delete Cosmetic- Black Grills, Gills, M3 Badge and Hood Intakes IND Slotted Tow Hook Cover and Fall-Line Tow Strap FullSizeRender 3 by slicerM, on Flickr FullSizeRender 7 by slicerM, on Flickr FullSizeRender 8 by slicerM, on Flickr __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M Last edited by slicer; 05-30-2017 at 05:57 PM..
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