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12-23-2011, 08:36 PM | #1 |
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M3 conversion
I have my 335i sedan but was wondering what do i need to convert just the whole front i know to get the hood,fenders,headlights and bumber but what else ???? If any one knows i need to know this
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12-23-2011, 09:05 PM | #2 |
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Why try to turn your car into an M3 when it isn't?
I know the M3 is an amazing, prestigious car, but the 335 is no slouch. Make it stand out from the rest, but not by trying to turn it into something it is not.
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12-23-2011, 09:47 PM | #3 |
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Im pretty sure there are write ups about this you may try searching. I know you will need air scoops and then the plastic liner/brush guard. I'm sure there are other parts like brackets and such.
To respond to the post above I have seen much worse ways of modding our cars it shouldn't bother you if someone wants an M3 front end. |
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12-23-2011, 10:10 PM | #4 |
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I'd have to agree with JDane. You have alot of options to make a 335 nice besides making it look like a M
But whatever makes you happy thats all that matters |
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12-23-2011, 10:49 PM | #5 |
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You're going to either have to replace both quarter panels or take it to a body shop to flare out the rear qp's, both bumpers, fenders, hood, headlights. Oh and also get a carbon fiber roof.
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12-25-2011, 01:23 AM | #6 | |
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Hood, lining for hood, hood latch, fenders, fender liners, fender brackets and other attachment bits, front bumper, air ducts, bumper cover, headlight brackets, bumper mounting brackets and bits, and since you have a sedan, new headlights. If you wanna do the rear, you need read bumper and mounting stuff, and exhaust that will fit your bumper, and a damn good body shop to flare/widen the rear quarter panels or cut out your old ones and weld in the new ones. Then you get to paint. At this point you might as well respray the whole thing in a custom color, or something special and non BMW so it doesn't look like just another M3. Youll probably want some power to back up the looks as well, and new suspension and wheels to fill those wider fenders out While it is very possible to do, youd better have some cash, and no plans to sell your car for a while. If you do all this, make the car well known and loved on here, document all the work as well, as that will give credibility to its quality when it comes time to sell. I hope I've been of some help. It seems pretty intense, and, well, it is. If you really want the look, hell, go for it. I'd love to see it. Best of luck! |
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12-25-2011, 01:25 AM | #7 |
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12-25-2011, 06:55 AM | #8 |
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Assuming you have done important things like new exhaust system, JB3/4, Limited Rear Slip, HR Springs, Coil overs, and debadged it, why not just get a MTch rear bumper and diffuser for the new quad exhaust, M3 Lip spoiler and a either a new front Aero bumper or add a MTech aero, and possibly a new hood with vents, thats about as much trouble I would go to that you can still keep the value of the car, otherwise it will be too ghetto for most people when you sell it. After spending all that to convert it to something it is NOT, why not save the money and by the real deal?
Converting the front is lame, I dont mince words. |
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12-27-2011, 11:13 PM | #9 |
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The rear qp is done and the exhaust also just that i cant find a good link to what i need for the front to me the rear was easier but its the front im having trouble with anyway guys thanks for your opinions the reason im doing this is cause the m3 parts that i got were literally free !!!!
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