IND: A retrospective and preview.

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by Brosef

wow, that is straight up car porn. can't figure out whether I'm more impressed by the exterior or interior. I'm sure behind the wheel of that beast makes you quickly forget both.

I can't decide either. Porsche truly created a work of art with the 918.

[x.shell]

Holy sheet Ilia! That 918 is so beautiful.

[Its_lobelt]

What a machine!!!

[W///]

Originally Posted by ROB_S2K

What a machine!!!

Dude! Didn't know you were back in a BMW. Welcome back.

[shigeru]

The 918 is the fastest production car around Willow Springs International Speedway! 1:23.54!!!

[F80AYM3]

I'm speechless! Thank you for sharing!

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by ex o

Holy sheet Ilia! That 918 is so beautiful.

Originally Posted by ROB_S2K

What a machine!!!

Originally Posted by W///

Dude! Didn't know you were back in a BMW. Welcome back.

Originally Posted by shigeru

The 918 is the fastest production car around Willow Springs International Speedway! 1:23.54!!!

Originally Posted by Willie F80

I'm speechless! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks for the kind words! We know this isn't a BMW, but were so excited about having a chance to shoot it and knew our fellow BMW fans would feel the same way.

[Its_lobelt]

Originally Posted by W///

Dude! Didn't know you were back in a BMW. Welcome back.

Thank you sir. I will be posting pics soon. Stay tuned

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by Ilia@IND

Thanks for the kind words! We know this isn't a BMW, but were so excited about having a chance to shoot it and knew our fellow BMW fans would feel the same way.

Hi Ilia!

Have you guys there managed to perfectly match MW Front Reflectors yet?

[jeff@autocouture]

amazing!

[juvi22003]

Those roll cages so sexy, great job !!!!

[Powerbeast]

Perfection inside/out!

[jballs16]

Awesome car. Just lose the ridiculous stickers.

[Nate@IND]

Originally Posted by Ilia@IND

BMW’s introduction of Fire Orange to their color palette excited M enthusiasts everywhere. For many, the vibrancy of the color reflects the dynamic nature of the M car, and it is perhaps for this reason that BMW elected to use Fire Orange as the official release color for the E92 M3 GTS.

The owner of the Fire Orange M4 in this thread has been a BMW M enthusiast for many years, and was inspired by the E92 M3 GTS. The E92 GTS was a car that made no apologies about its sporting nature, and the M4 you see in this post is similarly unapologetic. When choosing the specification for his new M4, our client knew that nothing less than Fire Orange would suit the modifications he had already planned for the car.

Obtaining the Fire Orange color itself was a year-long quest, made more complex because of equipment changes within BMW’s own factory. We will give our client the opportunity to explain the details of his ordering process himself when he is ready, but suffice to say that ensuring that his Fire Orange order went through required persistence, good follow-up, and the help of some very kind people at BMW internally.

We’d planned the modifications for this M4 long before the car was completed by BMW, and had them prepared for installation before the car arrived at IND. The E92 M3 GTS spoke to us as inspiration, across generational lines, and with that car as our guide we began our work. This M4 was delivered to us with BMW’s carbon ceramic brakes, and an individual interior which included a beautiful orange stitch throughout.

IND then added a host of BMW Performance parts, ranging from the BMW Performance front splitters and lip (which IND painted gloss black), to M performance side skirts (also painted gloss black at IND), a carbon diffuser, M performance exhaust, LED steering wheel, and shift knob cover and trim. IND’s cosmetic package as always eliminates the original trim items in favor of beautiful gloss black pieces. Carbon mirror caps accompany the carbon splitters and diffuser to maintain a consistent feel. IND added a BBS FI-R wheel package in gloss black with Advan AD08R tires in a 275 front and 295 rear size for excellent handling balance. A Fall Line oil cooler guard was added for peace of mind when driving the car aggressively. Finally, to complete the GTS feel, IND reached out to our friends at Motorsport 24 in Germany to add a rear wing in carbon fiber which matched the GTS in personality.

Although there is now an official M4 GTS offering from BMW, this Fire Orange M4 will always stand on its own in evoking the Motorsport inspired feel many M owners pursue. We at IND were fortunate to see this gorgeous M4 in person, and are happy to share these images with the BimmerPost audience. Enjoy the photos!

[Nate@IND]

Originally Posted by Ilia@IND

It seems that with each passing year, the powers that be at BMW are more aware for their client’s desire for individual expression. The BMW Individual program itself is more accessible now than ever before, and BMW is complimenting that lineup with BMW Performance components.

Our client is no stranger to personalized M cars, and consulted with me prior to ordering his M3. We knew that certain components would be added to his M3 the moment it arrived, and BMW’s Individual program helped us to better integrate those components with custom touches directly from BMW.

The beautiful San Marino Blue M3 arrived at IND in late fall, directly from a European Delivery trip to the Nurburgring. After being tested at the legendary race course in stock form, this M3 was dropped off at IND’s facility for some basic stage 1 modifications. We installed a set of yellow Brembo brakes with a custom set of “classic” style logos on each caliper, and slipped 12mm Macht Schnell spacers over the brakes. A BMW Performance trunk spoiler, diffuser, and custom fitted side skirts gave us a starting point for the exterior, and a BMW Performance steering wheel with yellow stripe compliments the BMW Individual yellow stitched interior perfectly. The driver’s controls all include M tri color stitch- the steering wheel is supplied by BMW and the shift and ebrake boot are hand-stitched items from IND. An IND cosmetic pack eliminated the unsightly chrome and orange from the outside of the car, while the Fall Line skid plate and some snow tires complete the winter driving package.

After this upcoming winter we will revisit this San Marino M3’s modifications, to complete the car and add to this first stage. Stay tuned!

[Vaggeli]

You guys are awesome and do a awesome job!
Thanks for guiding me in the right derection to compliment my silverstone II ( thanks for putting her in the pic)
Can't wait for spring to complete!!

[catch]

theres too much to look at in this thread. Each post is hotter and hotter!

love the work you guys put out. Attention to detail is always dead on

[Ryan@IND]

Individual Imola Red M4 just got picked up by it's owner with only 46 miles on the clock

[Blindside_137]

Originally Posted by Ryan@IND

Individual Imola Red M4 just got picked up by it's owner with only 46 miles on the clock

Wow! Looks absolutely beautiful!

Any more photos? Only other red M4 I know if is a hell rot but even that car doesn't have too many photos.

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Wow! Looks absolutely beautiful!

Any more photos? Only other red M4 I know if is a hell rot but even that car doesn't have too many photos.

Unfortunately we were limited on time to shoot the car, and so don't have any additional images. Imola did look fantastic on the M4!

[Ringer]

Originally Posted by Nate@IND

This is very beautiful..