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HHow is it March already? Seriously, the rate
at which we are getting through 2019 is slightly scary and, very soon, we’ll have a quarter of the year behind us, which is just
a bit unsettling Still, heading into spring means warmer, better weather and longer days, all of which gives us the perfect conditions to enjoy our BMs, whether that’s driving them, washing them or working
on them With show season just a couple
of months away, I’m sure plenty of you reading this are knee-deep in parts as you work on whatever you’ve got planned for your car this year, and I’m looking forward
to seeing all those fresh builds There are
so many shows to enjoy, however, that it can all be a bit overwhelming, which is why this issue is home to our annual events guide It’s a comprehensive list of modified and BMW-only events happening up and down the country throughout 2019 (and we’ve also highlighted a couple of European and North American shows) and it’s all you need to make sure you’re ready for the best shows this year has to offer, whatever you’re into
Beyond that we’ve also got some stunning cars for you to enjoy this issue,
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a Dinan supercharged, AC Schnitzer-clad E36 Cab that’s a slice of pure ’90s BMW joy From the UK, we bring you one of the scene’s best 1 Series builds, a gorgeous 3M Black Rose-wrapped air-ride machine and it’s joined by a wild little wide-arch
2002 that will definitely put a smile on your face We’ve also got a buying and tuning guide to the F8x M3 and M4, a tech guide
to wheels and loads more to enjoy in this
edition of PBMW.
As for the next issue, we’re bringing you
a stunning supercharged E36 M3 that’s right on every single level, plus a whole bunch of other awesome modified BMW goodness, as always So, enjoy the April issue I’ll see you next time!
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THE TIME MACHINE
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Having spent 10 years hunting for the perfect E30 M3
and then another seven modding the one he bought, a lot
of Raymond Khublal’s life has revolved around the iconic
classic but, as the stunning end product proves, it was
time incredibly well spent
THE TIME MACHINE
never going to get bored of featuring or writing about and we hope it’s car that owners never stop modding, because there are few things finer in this world than a perfectly-modded E30 M3
It’s another one of BMW’s designs that really needs very little work to get the best from it, but picking the right mods
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eye and impeccable taste to ensure that you don’t make a mess of things Just look at Raymond Khublal’s E30 M3 – it’s
a stunning machine that’s been treated to the perfect selection of mods to make it
at once individual and aggressive; it’s just oozing sheer retro goodness and this is a car that’s very easy to get excited about
For Raymond, cars have been a passion for many years, as he explains; “I have been interested in cars in general since I
can remember, particularly the E30 model,
as my mother had a 1987 E30 325i when
I was growing up and I always loved the classic lines and quad headlights Combing through the Bavarian autosport magazines growing up, I fell in love with the E30 M3 and it has been my dream car ever since,”
so we’d say he had a pretty good motoring upbringing and it led to him owning a number of BMWs over the years These have included a 1986 Euro E30, a 1984 E30 M3 replica and a 1997 E36 M3 Saloon and Raymond’s no stranger to modding, either;
“My Euro E30 was modified with HRE 525 wheels, suspension, Steel grey metallic respray and a full M Tech 1 package My E36 was a daily and it had suspension, Vaders and M Roadster wheels,” he says
“My first BMW was the 1984 E30 325i, which I was going to try to do an M3 conversion on; it ended up having too much rust so I got rid of it and continued
my hunt to find the car I have now,”
and we reckon it was for the best that conversion didn’t work out, because this is
so much better in every way
Finding the right M3 was by no means easy, though, and this has been a serious undertaking that’s occupied a significant portion of Raymond’s life “After searching for a good E30 M3 at a decent price and not finding one, then acquiring and getting rid of my E30 M3 replica, I was determined
to find an E30 M3 and kept on the hunt until it was found All in all, I was looking for over 10 years for the right one,” he says, and that’s some dedication “My cousin actually found this one for me in another state – I purchased it right away and had it shipped to me, just from seeing the pictures It was in good shape but had
a two-tone respray that I was not fond of, but no rust The interior was mint and it had the original S14 motor – those were the main things I was after It also helped that it was the last year made, one of 272 produced for the 1991 model year,” and we can only imagine how satisfying it must have been to finally get his hands on the car he’d been wanting to own for so long
“My plan was to get a respray, fit some new wheels, lower it and enjoy it… It kind
of spiralled out of control since then,” he
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So, let’s kick things off by talking about aesthetics because Raymond’s first job was to sort out that horrible-sounding two-tone paint job but, funnily enough, he’s almost done the same sort of thing himself anyway… Now, take a good, long look at the pictures of this M3 and you will realise that all is not as it seems because it’s been treated to a matt paint job, but only on the bottom half, with the top half of the car finished in original gloss Diamond black
It’s definitely different, but we like it and while this wasn’t Raymond’s end goal for the car’s looks, he’s also grown to love
it and has no plans to change it anytime soon “I decided to do the flat black as a temporary paint job until I could do the full engine/windows out respray in the original Diamond black finish The look really stuck with me and its been on the car for a number of years; it looks very aggressive and complements the boxy lines of the car,” he says and we have to agree Obviously it’s not going to be for everyone, but It is for Raymond, which is all that really matters, and it looks good
Of course, the car’s overall appearance has been significantly enhanced with a rather tasty selection of styling mods and while they are subtle and largely OEM additions, they really do an awesome job of giving this E30 M3 some additional muscle and presence Starting off at the front we have that Evo 2 front lip spoiler, which is joined
by Euro crosshair headlights, French fog lights for that retro yellow tint, and Euro grilles Moving down the car you’ll spot the AC Schnitzer mirrors and at the back sits the magnificent Sport Evo spoiler with
adjustable Gurney flap Then there are further additions that it’s easy to miss, like the Evo bonnet seals, the Startec tinted rear lights and the Euro towing eye covers There’s a lot of attention to detail with these mods and they all work together
so well, with the end result being one devastatingly good-looking E30 M3, and Raymond has really done a fantastic job
on this car
So we’ve established that this is a very nice M3 but without the right wheels and the drop to go with them, all those styling touches would be for naught but, as you can clearly see, Raymond has paid plenty
of attention to both these areas Let’s talk wheels first because his choice for the M3 bucks the usual trend of cross-spokes
or something a little retro, and while the CCWs he’s chosen have that multi-spoke look that works so very well with the E30’s styling, they put a twist on it that really makes them stand out “The car originally came with AC Schnitzer Type II Racing wheels,” explains Raymond, “they were awesome but a bit too common
E30 M3
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
2.3-litre four-cylinder S14B23, Supersprint
exhaust, AFE filter, Shark chip, mild head
work Five-speed manual gearbox, Z3 1.9
shift assembly
CHASSIS
9x17” ET10 (front) and 10x17” ET13 (rear) CCW
Classic wheels with 215/35 (front) and 235/35
(rear) Falken FK452 tyres, Ground Control coilovers
with Koni adjustable shocks, Suspension Technique
anti-roll bars, end links, bushes and reinforced
mounts, HIK severe duty skid plate, Z3 power
steering rack conversion, Akebono street brake
pads, ATE racing blue fluid
EXTERIOR
Diamond black from pillars up, matt black lower
half, Evo 2 front lip spoiler, Evo bonnet seals,
Euro crosshair headlights, French fog lights,
Euro grilles, Euro tow hook covers, AC Schnitzer
mirrors, Sport Evo rear spoiler with adjustable
Gurney flap, Startec rear lights, rolled arches
INTERIOR
Reupholstered front seats, custom suede door
panel inserts, Evo door sills, dashboard, E46
centre console, glove box and knee bolster
wrapped in suede with M tricolour stitching, sun
visor panel, A-pillars, rear seat backs and parcel
shelf wrapped in suede, door pulls and door
trays wrapped in leather with silver stitching,
E36 M3 Motorsport seatbelts retrofitted front and
rear, Nardi wood wheel with NRG quick release,
E46 M3 illuminated gear knob, E46 handbrake
handle in suede with matching M tricolour
stitching, refurbished gauge cluster with flat
black gauge rings, volt meter in factory hazard
switch location, remote controlled one-touch E36
window switches, LED interior lights with exit
delay module, subwoofer box ported through rear
deck with 12” Alpine Type-R, JL Audio 1000.1
amp, CDA 9845 head unit, Kicker mids, LLumar
Air80 tint all around including front windscreen
Retro Nardisteering wheel
Front seats havebeen reupholstered
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for me I sold those and built the set of
CCW Classics that are on the car now as
I wanted a 17” wheel, but 16” wheels are
really the best-looking aesthetically for
this car (in my opinion) With the 17s I got
with a stepped lip, it still utilizes 16” faces
so aesthetically it doesn’t look like too
large of a wheel I always liked the CCW
Classics – with the factory being a short
drive away from my home and building
the wheel from scratch the way I wanted
it, it was a no-brainer.” His decision to go
with the stepped lips on the CCWs was a
really good one because, as he says, that
allows them to retain the 16” faces and so
the wheels look a lot smaller We have no
size preference when it comes to E30s,
they can even look good on the right 18s,
but we do agree that, generally speaking,
smaller wheels tend to suit the classics
that much better We also love the fact that
he’s made the conscious decision to go for
something different for his wheel choice
and it’s really paid off Enhancing the
appeal of those CCW splits is the serious
drop that has been applied and the way
this car sits, the stance of it, really gives
it a massive boost in terms of aesthetics
“I went with the tried and true Ground Control coilovers with Koni adjustable struts,” says Raymond “The car also has Suspension Technique anti-roll bars front and rear with reinforced mounting points, upgraded end links and bushes I also installed a HIK severe duty front skid plate tied to the frame rails via a roll bar hoop – this has saved my oil pan countless times,”
he grins and we’re not surprised he needed that considering how low his M3 sits, but it’s absolutely worth it
Sticking with aesthetics, the interior is another area where Raymond has put in
a lot of work and, as with the rest of the car, there are plenty of individual touches that really set it apart “I wanted to keep
it OEM but go for a bit of customization and practicality,” he tells us “I decided
to add E46 bits, like the centre console, armrest, illuminated gear knob, handbrake handle etc and then wrapped those, the dash and some other parts in suede with
M stitching To tie it all in, I modified a
set of E36 M3 Motorsport belts in red to finish it off as well as adding a custom audio system,” and that’s a seriously nice selection of upgrades, with some quite unusual additions The idea of mixing in some E46 components is not a common one, but it works really well here, while all that suede definitely adds a much more luxurious feel to the cabin and the M stitching delivers the perfect final flourish There’s loads more to enjoy in here, like the custom suede door card inserts, Evo door sills, leather door pulls and door trays and that retro Nardi steering wheel, and the interior is actually Raymond’s favourite part of the whole car “I love the
M stitched dashboard and interior pieces, I love the way the interior looks every time
I get behind the wheel,” he smiles and we don’t blame him as this is one seriously nice cabin
Last, but not least, we come to the S14 that’s sitting under the bonnet; now, S14s tend not to get treated to much in the way
of mods, which is understandable as a lot of people want to preserve this iconic
“ I went with the tried and true Ground Control coilovers
with Koni adjustable struts The car also has Suspension Technique anti-roll bars front and rear with reinforced mounting points,
upgraded end links and bushes ”
This M3’s stance is sheer perfection
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in the world to mod, and while Raymond
hasn’t done too much to this furious
four-pot, he’s making plans for something
very exciting … “I’ve powder coated the
valve covers and intake manifold with
M stripes, added a Samco silicone hose
upgrade, a Supersprint exhaust, AFE
intake filter and Shark chip It’s fun, but
honestly still slow,” he says “As I am not
a fan of swapping the S14 motor, next
on the list is an RMS supercharger with supporting fuel, management and exhaust modifications, which will be installed
by summer of this year,” and now we’re talking Supercharged S14s are something
of a rarity, with most people simply opting
to swap in a different engine completely, which can give you more power with less effort but very much changes the character
of the car, and you lose a big part of what makes the M3 experience as intense and
thrilling as it is The RMS supercharger will still give Raymond a high-revving S14 to enjoy, but there will be rather a lot more power to play with and, with the right supporting mods, he’s probably going to have somewhere around 350hp which is going to make this an extremely exciting machine to drive
Raymond’s E30 M3 journey has not been
a quick or easy one, but it has been time well spent After hunting for over 10 years for the right car, he’s spent another seven years modding it and he’s actually been hoarding parts since before he even bought the car, so this has been a very long-term project, but the awesome end result was more than worth the wait Owning an E30 M3 was a dream of Raymond’s for
so long and he’s not squandered his time with the car and has worked damn hard
to create his perfect machine It’s a real beauty, packed with some must-have mods along with a whole selection of really individual additions that make this car stand out in the best way possible Having spent so long on this build, and with that supercharger coming soon, you might think that Raymond is about to take a well-earned break and rest on his laurels for
a bit, but that’s not how his brain works
“Along with the supercharger I’ll be adding race pipes, fuel and engine management Maybe a different look with the paint before I pull the trigger on a full respray Eventually I would like to build a custom roll-cage setup for it and big brakes,” he says It’s clear there’s a lot more to come and he’s going to be busy with his M3 for a long time to come, and we get the feeling
he couldn’t be happier about that ●
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The E36 remains as popular now as it ever has been and BMW tuning expert MStyle has this excellent-looking body kit available for the third-generation 3 Series The Stage 2 Body Kit includes front and rear bumpers – complete with bumper trims – and a pair of matching side skirts The front bumper features a huge mesh grille, which not only looks aggressive but is also ideal for positioning
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M2 EXHAUST
Get the ultimate sound for your F87 M2 with this sport exhaust from Armytrix,
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is lighter than stock while the unrestricted flow improves performance This
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connects to the OBDII port in the car and allows you to manually control the
exhaust valves, opening them whenever you want at the touch of a button, or you
can set it to automatic so that they open at 3500rpm The system has Bluetooth
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Price: Exhaust 3224.06 inc Vat, tailpipes £515.40 inc Vat
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If you’re lucky enough to own an M2 Competition and are looking for a performance exhaust system to give you an even more thrilling soundtrack then look no further than this new system from exhaust expert Remus This axle-back exhaust is available in two flavours – the quieter TÜV-approved system and the louder (and slightly cheaper) Racing version, which our German BMW-owning friends can’t have but we here in the UK can Both systems feature integrated valves that are operated by the original actuators via the M2’s electronics and there is a wealth of tailpipe options available, including straight, slash-cut and carbon designs, allowing you to customise the look of the system to suit your taste and the look of your M2 Competition perfectly
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New from GAZ Shocks comes this monotube coilover kit for the E30 M3
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all GAZ coilovers, the monotubes carry a two-year warranty for non-race use
Bespoke valving and the preferred spring rates are also available
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Touring car racing is without doubt one of the most exciting forms of motorsport out there and whether you’re a lifelong fan or just getting into it, this monster book, which celebrates the 60-year heritage of the British Touring Car Championship, is a must-have From the Mini Coopers and Lotus Cortinas of the 1950s through to the newest machines from the last decade, with plenty
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New from Milltek Sport comes this cat-back system for the M2 Competition It uses a unique back box, optimized for the flow rates and back pressures required for that model and the modular nature of Milltek Sport’s latest offering gives customers complete freedom to specify the exhaust system that best suits their car, needs and taste The fitment options for the M2 begin with a quartet of 63.5mm cat-back systems and all four come with twin valves, the second one electronic and located within the rear silencer where it’s able to influence the sound of the car meaning that, when combined with Milltek’s ValveSonic+ system, owners can have complete control over the note generated by their exhaust All four systems feature a flexible front connecting pipe, left- and right-hand connecting pipes, a Hollowtek valved rear silencer with extended wiring loom and actuator, and a choice of 90mm tail trim options: burnt titanium, Cerakote black, polished, carbon or titanium Each system is made from 304L stainless steel and you can choose from ‘Race’ or ‘EC approved’ setups, depending on how loud you want it
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Starts in Great Britain, Stops all over the World
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amount of power, a huge gain over stock and has transformed
this M4 into an absolute beast ”
F82 M4
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six S55B30,
Schmiedmann Stage 2 turbos, CSF chargecooler,
Schmiedmann crank hub reinforcement, BMS
JB4, air filters, charge pipes and PI controller,
Supersprint downpipes and full Race exhaust
system, BootMod3 back-end flash, Fuel-It stage
4 E85 fuel system M DCT seven-speed gearbox,
Dodson Motorsport Sportsman’s clutch,
BMW M4 GTS software
CHASSIS
Road wheels (as pictured): 9.5x20” ET10 (front)
and 11x20” ET35 (rear) BC Forged HCS 01S
two-piece splits with brushed black centres and
polished lips, 255/35 (front) and 295/30 (rear)
Vredestein tyres; track wheels: 10x19” ET20
(front) and 11x19” ET40 (rear) BC Forged RS41
monoblock wheels in Crystal Burgundy with
265/35 (front) and 305/30 (rear) Pirelli P Zero
Trofeo R tyres, KW Clubsport suspension, carbon
ceramic brakes
EXTERIOR
3M Canyon Copper wrap, Vorsteiner carbon
front lip, Flossmann vented carbon front wings
and DTM carbon bonnet, BMW M Performance
carbon mirror covers, carbon kidney grilles,
and black side vents, 3D Design carbon side
blades, Varis carbon rear diffuser, 3D Design
boot lip spoiler, Flossmann carbon boot lid
with wing reinforcement, Flossmann GT wing,
Schmiedmann wing brackets
INTERIOR
Recaro Pole Position seats in leather/suede,
Wiechers Sport roll-cage, rear seat-delete,
Schroth six-point harnesses, BMW M4 GTS fire
extinguisher, BMW M Performance carbon trim
and carbon gear selector, Schmiedmann alloy
pedals and floor mats
THANKS
Thanks to Schmiedmann Group, our mechanics
and the rest of the staff who worked hard to
finish the project in time, Daniel “Epa” Eriksson
at Mad Performance, Behnam Tayebi at Ad Coat,
Steve at Fuel-It, Halim at HCP
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now and then When we were in Germany
we always stopped at BMW dealers,
looking at cars, dreaming about getting
older and getting a driver’s licence I
remember when I was about seven years
old I saw this really nice Hell red E36 M3
and from that point the E36 was – and still
is – one of my absolute favourite models,”
he grins “My first BMW was a 1994 E36
325i Coupé In 2006, when I turned 18 and
got my licence, I used to sit and look for
BMW models on German car sale sites
So, I found this E36 325i Coupé with a
manual gearbox, M Tech front spoiler,
Sport seats, KW suspension and 17” wheels
with way too small tyres Back then these
models were relatively cheap to get from
Germany and since my father had some
experience with importing cars for himself,
he of course helped me to contact the
seller and not long after I was driving my
first car home from Germany,” he says
with a smile That E36 introduced the
young Viktor to the wonderful world of
BMW ownership and, with that, modding them and now that the floodgates had been opened there was no going back “I worked on my E36 325i for a few years and put on a VF Engineering supercharger kit,” he tells us “In 2009 I got my racing licence and started to get more involved in the BMW Sport Club Schweden so I sold
my E36 and got myself an E46 M3 that we rebuilt into a track day car and then later into a pure time attack racing car.” Viktor enjoyed his hardcore E46 M3 for a few years, but when the M4 appeared he was smitten and realised he had to have one; “I loved the design and everything about it
I sold the E46 and in August 2015 I found
a nice 2014 M4 from BMW’s Premium Selection Me and a friend went to the dealer to have a closer look at it and the papers got signed the same day,” he grins
So was there a plan? Oh yes, there was a plan… “We decided that if we were going
to do this project it was going to be one of the fastest M4s in Europe and by far the
most insane one in Sweden,” he grins “We wanted to keep it drivable for road but still
a track day/race car that could compete with supercars on track,” and we’re going
to say that Viktor has achieved that and then some…
Having bought his M4, Viktor wasted no time in getting stuck into this build and the mods began on day one “The same day that we got it we took it in to install
a cat-back Supersprint exhaust system and a JB4 tuning box,” he says, “and after this we installed Supersprint downpipes,” and that’s a very healthy hit of serious mods right there The MVP among that lot is the JB4, because that’s the key to unlocking the S55’s vast performance potential, and it’s enough to take power
up to around the 490hp mark, and that’s without any supporting mods Throw in the Supersprint downpipes and free-flow Supersprint system and Viktor had over 500hp on tap right away, but he and the Schmiedmann team were only just getting
Engine mods include Schmiedmann Stage 2 turbos
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to get the Flossmann GT4 aero kit delivered This kit includes a front splitter, bonnet, vented front wings, boot lid and rear wing – all in carbon fibre ”
Wiechers Sport
roll-cage
Vented carbon front wings
Recaro Pole Position seats and Schroth harnesses
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warmed up… “We did the engine mods
almost all at the same time during the first
winter We had heard about the spinning
crank hub problem that some M4 owners
had experienced, so we decided to develop
our own lock system for the crank hub
in co-operation with Mad Performance in
Sweden,” explains Viktor “At the same
time as we installed the new crank hub
we exchanged the turbos to new upgraded
Schmiedmann Stage 2 hybrid turbos,
also the air filters and charge pipes were
exchanged when putting it all together
To be able to handle the power we were
chasing after, we upgraded the DCT clutch
to a new one from Dodson Motorsport
right away,” he says and that finishes
off a serious selection of performance
upgrades that have endowed this M4 with
some monster power Just how much?
Well, running on E85 it makes over 700hp,
which is an insane amount of power, a
huge gain over stock and has transformed
this M4 into an absolute beast The M4
is not a slow car out of the box, but with
the serious under-bonnet work that’s been carried out here, Viktor and the Schmiedmann crew have taken this M4 to another level of performance
With that much power on tap, it’s no surprise that Viktor jumped straight on the chassis upgrades after that While any of the many high performance coilover kits available for the M4 would have been a significant step-up from the stock setup, with this M4 destined for the track Viktor needed something suitably hardcore
“We went for a KW Clubsport suspension kit with adjustable top mounts at the front We wanted to have a kit with high availability on adjustments but still road legal,” and this combo is perfect, with the
KW Clubsport kit designed for track day use, while still being supple enough for the street, exactly what Viktor needed for his M4 build “The suspension is definitely my favourite modification on the car,” he adds
“As a stock car the M4 is too comfortable and you can’t get that real feeling of the car on the road With the new suspension
the feeling is completely different.” Not only is it the right setup for the car in terms of performance, it’s also resulted in the M4 getting a purposeful drop and, as a result of that, it looks even meaner when sat that much closer to the ground and that also really brings out the best in the stunning wheels Lush as they look, these splits might seem like a strange choice for what is primarily a hardcore track car, but here in the mag we’re seeing the car in looks – rather than performance – mode, and Viktor has two sets of equally sexy wheels to swap between as and when
he needs to “Since the car was to be both a show car and for track days, we ordered two sets of wheels immediately,”
he explains, “one set of 20” splits for show and street and one set of 19” forged monoblocks for the track, and both sets are from BC Forged I had the idea of how the wheels were supposed to look before
we even bought the car,” he adds and that was definitely the right idea as these wheels look killer They are BC Forged
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and brushed black centres, and not only
are they seriously nice wheels but they
look so good on the M4, suiting the car’s
ultra-aggressive styling perfectly
The next step in the build process was
the aero parts, and this M4 wears a whole
selection of Flossmann components
that have given it a complete visual
overhaul and it looks absolutely awesome
“We wanted to have it all, the best of
everything,” Viktor grins as we discuss
the M4’s full-on appearance “We were the
first to get the Flossmann GT4 aero kit
delivered This kit includes a front splitter,
bonnet, vented front wings, boot lid and
rear wing – all in carbon fibre The issue
with the Flossmann front splitter was that
the car got extremely low with this one,
so it was hard to use on the streets After
this we got side skirts and a rear lip for
the trunk from 3D Design Japan mounted
and a rear diffuser from Varis and later
we exchanged the front splitter for a
more street-friendly one from Vorsteiner,”
he says The Flossmann GT4 kit looks
absolutely spectacular and transforms the
already aggressive M4 into a full-on beast
– we love those vented front wings, that
spectacular bonnet and the massive wing,
and then the additional carbon elements
that Viktor has added really take things to
another level, like that seriously aggressive diffuser, which fits perfectly with the whole track look It’s all so good, and the carbon contrasts perfectly against the stunning 3M Canyon Copper wrap, while carbon kidneys, mirror caps and black side vents add the finishing touches
To go with that full-on exterior, this M4 has been fitted with a suitably hardcore interior that’s perfectly-suited for track driving, while at the same time ensuring that this car gets all the attention when it’s repping for Schmiedmann at shows
“When we had just bought the car the first images of the M4 GTS were released,” says Viktor, “and I just loved that interior, so
we decided to go for a similar concept, with Recaro Pole Position seats in black leather and suede, a roll-cage and a rear partition covered in suede We even bought the original fire extinguisher from the GTS and placed it behind the passenger seat We kept the standard seat belts and also installed six-point racing belts from Schroth Even if we wanted to save some weight we kept the door cards and so on
to keep it more quiet and comfortable for longer journeys,” he says The cage and Pole Positions look awesome and the finishing touches are the acres of BMW M Performance carbon trim and matching carbon gear selector plus the
Schmiedmann alloy pedals and floor mats
Of course, impressive as those mods may be and as awesome as this M4 may look, it was built with a goal in mind and the proof of the performance pudding
is in the driving “With these mods we competed in the Swedish Time Attack series Pro Street class in 2016,” says Viktor
“In our class we were competing against some really fast cars like the Porsche 997 GT2 and Audi R8 GT, for example, and
we ended up with a final place of fifth out
of 30 cars in our class, which we are very happy with,” he grins That’s definitely
a result to be seriously proud of but you can rest assured that Viktor and the Schmiedmann team are far from finished with this monster M4 “We’ve had the car for three years now, and even though
we did most of the mods immediately
we are constantly upgrading and testing new products for it,” he says “We will do some more modifications to the chassis this winter to improve the lap times for next season.” This is a car that is going to keep evolving until it totally dominates out
on track – as well as looking spectacular enough to make everyone who sees it go weak at the knees – and you know that Viktor’s passion and the expertise of the entire Schmiedmann team will make that happen and then some ●
Massive Flossmann
GT wing
Flossmann vented carbon bonnet
Supersprint Race exhaust
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products for the E36,” says
Californian BMW enthusiast
Jonathan Huang, and the Dakar
yellow drop-top that’s flexing
for Viktor’s lens leaves us in no doubt of
that It’s not uncommon for us to happen
upon cars wearing rare or obscure period
accessories in this line of work; indeed,
given the one-upmanship of forums and
social media, it’s become something of
a badge of honour in the scene to have
the rarest and most surprising
model-correct accessories But it’s seldom the
case that we find someone so devoted to
the pursuit of completism, collecting up
every available accoutrement for the car
in question Jonathan’s M3 is lucky enough
to enjoy all of the fruits of AC Schnitzer’s 1990s labours – although as we’re soon to discover, this isn’t simply a case of period-modding to turn the car into some manner
of museum curio No, the presence of a Dinan supercharger ensures that this build exists within a whole other realm
But before we get into all that, let’s rewind to Jonathan’s youth and get a handle on just where all of this Bavarian enthusiasm stemmed from “I’ve always loved building and modding cars, especially BMWs,” he explains “When I was attending college in the mid-’90s, one
of my best friends had a then-new stock E36 328i Sedan, and I had a modified 325is which was fitted with some AC Schnitzer exterior and interior parts that I bought
with the little money I saved Among the major tuners, I think AC Schnitzer had the best design for this BMW model Back then
I was always envious of those who were fortunate to own E36 M3s, and I remember stopping by this tobacco shop on
Telegraph Ave in Berkeley, California every month to pick up my favourite European
car publications, Performance BMW and
BMW Car I also remember telling myself
that if I were ever in a position to buy an E36 M3, I would definitely get the nicest example I could find, make sure that I put everything I see in the AC Schnitzer catalogue on that car, and have it featured
in a magazine someday!”
What you’re witnessing here, then, is a dream coming true But it’s not the type
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The iconic AC Schnitzer pinstripes are a clear sign of a BMW that’s a cut above But there’s far more to this M3’s
story than those decals alone…
EARNING
YOUR
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being No, a lot of hard work has gone into
achieving the flawlessly finished product
you see today… and quite a lot of water
passed under the bridge before Jonathan
was even able to get started
You see, the hedonistic dreams of youth
so often give way to aspirations grounded
in the sensibleness of reality as we get
older It’s frequently the case that we grow
up hankering after a Ferrari, but after
squeezing out a couple of kids we end up
rationalising a 330d Touring or something
on the grounds that’ll it’ll be just as quick
in the real world and it has room in the
back for a pushchair Such is life So as
Jonathan’s life changed, so did his goals,
and while he managed to hang onto his old
E36 for a while, its time languishing in the garage seemed increasingly pointless until
it was sold on in 2012 “Since I hadn’t got
to buy an M3, I truly believed the dream was over,” he recalls “It’s simply not practical for someone who has a growing family to think about buying a 15-year-old car, let alone modifying it.”
Then again, life is for living and circumstances change, and ‘practical’
doesn’t always have to be the number one priority in life After all, we only get to spin around this rock a finite number of times And in 2014, Jonathan’s ambition to become an E36 M3 owner finally came to fruition – although it has to be said that it wasn’t exactly planned… “I wasn’t even looking for one,” he laughs “It was really
more of an impulse buy Thanks to a buddy who came by to show off a Dakar yellow E36 M3 Sedan he’d recently acquired, I curiously got on eBay to see what was out there – and there she was! A low-mileage M3 Convertible in the matching yellow colour, with a dealer-installed Dinan supercharger (and a ZF automatic transmission, bummer)! I knew I had to buy it no matter what – it was love at first sight I didn’t even go to look at it, I just bought it and had it shipped to California from Arizona.”
First impressions were strong: it was a decent example and it drove like a dream, building on everything Jonathan knew about E36s and blowing it out of the water Remember, he wasn’t just stepping up from a knowledge base of 325is to M3, there’s also the matter of the supercharger
to consider This was next-level stuff, and then some “I just love the analogue nature of the M3,” he enthuses “There’s
no fancy electronic gimmicks or driver assist technology to interfere with your inputs One very significant reason I enjoy owning my M3 is the nostalgic feelings I get from just looking at it And of course,
“ The Dinan supercharger upgrade is
augmented by a full suite of Race Marque
Systems treats (intercooler, pipework, pulleys,
brackets and tensioners) as well as a quality
tune that sees it produce a solid 362whp ”
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Supercharged E36 M3 Convertible
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
3.2-litre straight-six S52B32, Dinan/Vortech V2 supercharger with 3.43 pulley, Dinan carbon fibre valve cover and fuel rail cover, Karbonius Composites carbon fibre radiator cover, Race Marque Systems intercooler, supercharger bracket and belt tensioner, eight-rib 6” crank pulley kit, and thermal intake/pipework, Lucas 42lb injectors, Porsche 803 HFM, BimmerWorld oil distribution/sending block, M50 manifold conversion, Dinan exhaust system with AC Schnitzer twin tails, NGK BKR7K spark plugs gapped to 0.31, Technique Tuning (TT)/Nick G tune Getrag 420G six-speed manual conversion, E46 M3 shifter and clutch assembly, modified E36 M3 auto’ transmission propshaft, custom 3.46 differential with 40% lock-up, Offset Motorwerks clutch stop
POWER AND TORQUE
362whp and 298lb ft
CHASSIS
8.5x18” (front) and 9x18” (rear) AC Schnitzer Type
II Racing multi-piece wheels, 235/40 (front) and 255/35 (rear) Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tyres, Offset Motorwerks black racing studs, H&R 15mm (front) and 5mm (rear) spacers, AST 4100 adjustable coilovers, AST rear shock mounts, Hyperco 450lb (front) and 550lb (rear) springs, Vorshlag M-Force front camber/caster plates, AC Schnitzer anti-roll bars (front and rear), Dinan carbon fibre front strut brace, Powerflex front control arm and rear trailing arm bushes, Turtle Labs rear anti-roll bar reinforcement kit, JT Design aluminium undertray, StopTech BBK (front and rear) with black calipers
INTERIOR
Limited edition Recaro Tomcat seats, custom Kevlar yellow trim, AC Schnitzer aluminium pedals, dead pedal, handbrake handle, gear knob, leather steering wheel, and door sills, Marshall Instruments oil temperature, pressure and boost gauges, Innovate Motorsport digital AFR gauge, custom suede A-pillars and gauge housing, Rotweiss suede gear gaiter, LED interior lights, limited edition Paul Klee Edition wind deflector, Denon DCT-1 head unit, Denon DCH-470 12-disc
CD changer, Brax Matrix 1.1 tweeters, 2.1 range speakers, 6.1 mid-bass speakers, 10.1 sub
mid-in custom sealed box, MX4 black amplifiers and Multicontroller, Helix DSP Pro processor, Helix DIRECTOR remote
THANKS
Many thanks to Viktor Benyi for the awesome
photos, PBMW for featuring my car, and my wife
for her patience, understanding, and tolerance of
my endeavours to finish something that means quite a bit to me
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Limited edition Recaro Tomcat seats
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when the nostalgia flared, my passion and
excitement were reborn… that’s when the
fun began!”
Fun in this instance can be equated with
a tremendous amount of hard work and
an unerring eye for detail, as Jonathan
scoured any and every available source
to get the M3 back to as-new standards
as well as modifying as he went While
the car was a solid example of the breed,
a couple of decades in the Arizona sun
were bound to bake a few things, and he
was eager to refresh and renew wherever
possible to get everything tip-top So, the
car’s received new catalytic converters
and O2 sensors, and the fuel system’s had
a thorough refresh, as has the cooling
system The soft-top has a new window
along with a new motor, tension straps
and top lid shocks – and Jonathan added
a factory hardtop into the mix too, for the sake of options Various rubber trims and seals were renewed, along with some big stuff – the front bumper, nose panel, and a master key – while the coil packs, thermostat, door handles, and glove box were replaced Jonathan’s a true perfectionist, and you get the feeling that even the slightest blot on the car’s copybook will have him chasing it down like the Terminator
With the bones of the E36 suitably strengthened, it was time for Jonathan
to make good on his promise to throw the entire AC Schnitzer catalogue at it
Those of a timid disposition may wish to steel their nerves with a stiff brandy at this point, because it’s a massive list that
represents a huge amount of research and
no small degree of shopping The car now sports AC Schnitzer wheels along with the brand’s carbon front lip, rear diffuser and three-piece rear spoiler; in addition, there are the Schnitzer side skirts, mirrors, and of course those iconic pinstripes Inside, you’ll spot Schnitzer pedals, gaiter, knobs, sills and steering wheel… and that’s just the stuff that’s actually
on the car “I’ve sourced a lot of period
AC Schnitzer accessories too,” Jonathan smiles, “including the official key chains, polo shirts, ashtrays, paperweights, DVDs, master price lists, wallets and business card holders, it goes on and on.” This truly is a man obsessed… and you should see the stockpile of AC Schnitzer spares that’s taking up residence in his garage;
“ The car now sports AC Schnitzer
wheels along with the brand’s carbon front lip, rear diffuser and three-piece rear spoiler; in addition, there are the Schnitzer side skirts, mirrors, and of course those iconic pinstripes ”
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exhaust system, steering wheel,
short-shift, sills, mirrors, alternative pinstripe
kits, spoilers, wood trim, engine covers,
and a cornucopia of different badges –
essentially, if you’re wondering why there’s
a scarcity of 1990s AC Schnitzer parts on
the market, it’s because they’re all in this
dude’s house He’s also been stacking up
genuine OEM BMW spares too, just in
case the well runs dry; lights, windscreen,
mirrors, side skirts, he’s pretty much got
enough bits to knock up a spare M3 in
there The guy’s unstoppable And don’t
even get him started on the audio: the M3
currently runs a Denon head unit and CD
changer with myriad Brax Matrix speakers,
but Jonathan also has countless other
Denon, BMW, Kenwood and Alpine units
in reserve The car itself basically acts as a
rolling greatest hits of all the many, many
parts he has available to sub in according
to any given whim The dedication to
completeness is really quite incredible
All of this serves to slightly overshadow the performance of the car, so let’s not overlook the fact that the Dinan supercharger upgrade is augmented by a full suite of Race Marque Systems treats (intercooler, pipework, pulleys, brackets and tensioners) as well as a quality tune that sees it produce a solid 362whp – not the highest figure it’s shown, Jonathan assures us, but the most consistent And that ‘bummer’ transmission that caused him a moment’s pause before buying has been unceremoniously ousted, replaced
by a Getrag 420G six-speed manual ’box with E46 shifter and clutch assembly and a custom diff setup Huge efforts have gone into making the car look the part, but you can be damn sure it walks the walk too
“Last year I was fortunate enough to
be invited by my friends to have my M3 parked in the BMW Car Club of America’s booth at Bimmerfest 2018,” he says “Out
of curiosity I entered the competition, not really expecting anything, and was
super-thrilled when I ended up taking the biggest trophy home that day! I couldn’t even describe how happy I was This is definitely something I’ll always remember for the rest of my life, as it’s not only a realisation of my 20-year-long dream, but also a recognition of my passion for the car I’m content with its current state and, given the amount of time and money invested, I intend to keep this car indefinitely! My wife’s always got something to say about the M3 too, since
it was acquired when she was in hospital waiting to give birth to our first child… but my kids love the car and she has since made peace with it! I’m very thankful and lucky to have someone like her in my life.” That’s the crux of this project, really – it’s all about balance Jonathan found a way
to work the realisation of a dream into the complexities of reality, and that’s something worth celebrating in itself He’s got the car (and the feature) he always dreamed of And we love a happy ending ●
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The 2019 show season is almost upon us and it’s going to be another packed year, but with so many shows happening it’s hard to keep track
of everything… but don’t worry, our 2019 Events Guide is here for you!
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of some of the best shows across the UK, Europe and the USA in 2019, ensuring that you’ll know what’s
happening, when, where and you won’t miss out
CASINO SHOW PART 4
WHERE? Resorts World Birmingham
WHEN? Sunday 26 May
WHAT? Hosted by M3ntal Performance and now in its fourth year, the
Casino Show is the largest gathering of M cars in the whole of the UK,
with over 400 cars attending and it’s a spectacular sight All M cars are
welcome and that means there’ll be a huge variety of awesome machines
on show so if you own something with an M badge on it or love M cars,
this is a show you need to be a part of
WEB
www.m3ntal-performance.co.uk
facebook.com/m3ntalperformance
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PLAYERS CLASSIC
WHERE? Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester
WHEN? Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June
WHAT? The first Players event of the year, Classic is held
at the prestigious Goodwood circuit and is carrying on its
two-day format that was introduced in 2018 Saturday
is all about the Players Classic track day, with the circuit
open for people to get their cars out on the track, followed
by the Monster Energy Party, while on Sunday it’s all
about the Show and Shine, with cars on display along the
track and infield Expect an awesome mix of cars, a great
vibe and a great show
WHAT? The first of Crail’s two annual German-only events, which attract
a whole host of Scotland’s finest modded German machinery Expect drag racing, club stands and displays plus lots more
WEB
www.crailraceway.co.uk
DEUTSCHE FEST
WHERE? Brands Hatch circuit, Kent
WHEN? Sunday 7 July
WHAT? Brands’ German-only extravaganza returns for another year and it
promises to be bigger and better than ever After last year’s two-day format,
the organisers have gone back to the more traditional single-day event and,
once again, it looks like it’s going to be an awesome day This show always
packs in so much German motoring goodness, from classics to heavily-modded
machinery, as well as authentic German food and music, making it a great
all-round day out
WHAT? Gravity is a mixed make indoor show and it’s a good one The venue
is big, with several buildings filled with cars, there’s a huge variety of stuff on show and the standards are really high, with some exceptional builds on display Cars come from all over the UK and even Europe, and there are always plenty of BMs to enjoy A really impressive show
WEB
www.gravityshow.co.uk
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WHERE? Donington Park Circuit, Castle Donington, Derby
WHEN? Sunday 14 July
WHAT? The first of the year’s two TRAX events, the Donington show
takes the thrilling TRAX formula further north and delivers an awesome
day out First of all, you’ve got Donington circuit to enjoy with track time
available throughout the day, then you’ve got a massive display of modded
and high performance machinery to enjoy along with countless trade
stands, magazine displays, a sprint test and so much more, making this
an awesome action-packed show
WEB
www.traxshows.co.uk
facebook.com/TRAXShows
SANTA POD BMW SHOW
WHERE? Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough
WHEN? Sunday 21 July
WHAT? The Santa Pod BMW show is arguably the largest BMW-only event in
the country and you won’t find a more varied selection of BMs in one place
anywhere in the UK With a show and shine display, club stands, general
displays, drifting, drag racing, a handling circuit, trade stands and loads
more, there’s so much to keep you entertained throughout the day and there’s
guaranteed to be something here for everyone If you love BMs then you need
to experience this show, it’s as simple as that And, as always, don’t forget the
WHAT? Stance Fever has been going for a good few years now and after
a couple of those at Rockingham, the show is moving to its new venue at Cressing Temple Barns in Essex Stance Fever always attracts a great mix of modded machinery with everything welcome and you can expect a Top 100 paddock, show and shine for all cars, club area, trade stands and trophies, which all adds up to a great show
WEB
www.stancefever.comfacebook.com/StanceFever
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WHERE? Beaulieu National Motor Museum, New Forest, Hampshire
WHEN? Sunday 21 July
WHAT? Vanity is one of our few BMW-only shows here in the UK and it’s so
good, one of our favourite shows of the season It brings together a fantastic mix
of BMWs from across the country and beyond, with classics, full-on modded
beasts and everything in between The location is fantastic and your ticket
includes entry to the museum, there’s a great vibe, and it’s just a great day out,
plus it raises money for charity, so you feel good about yourself while you’re
indoor shows, bringing together some of the best modified cars from across the country and Europe Everything is welcome at FittedUK and the standard is incredibly high, making this one of the best events to attend if you really want to enjoy some exceptional cars Held at a fantastic venue, FittedUK also features trade and sponsor stands, live music and club stands, so there’s plenty to keep you entertained throughout the day and this is one show you will definitely have
a great time at
WEB
www.fitteduk.comfacebook.com/fitteduk
LONDON CARTEL INTERNATIONAL
AUTO SHOW
WHERE? South of England Showground, Haywards Heath
WHEN? Sunday 11 August
WHAT? After the success of the inaugural London Cartel show last year the
event is back for 2019 and promises to be even bigger and better The London
Cartel show welcomes all cars, with everything from classic American muscle
to retro Fords and stanced BMs to wild Japanese builds, there’s something here
for everyone and this is a seriously big show that packs in a vast number of cars
Throw in some trade stands and an excellent food court plus a great atmosphere
and this is a show that you’re guaranteed to enjoy
WHAT? The National BMW Festival is one of the longest-running BMW events
in the country and it’s a fantastic celebration of all things Bavarian While it might be a BMW Car Club show, there’s no snobbery here and you will find immaculate, fully-restored classics sitting side-by-side with stanced builds and there’s nothing but respect and admiration for all the cars from all the owners While the cars on show are more likely to be classics or pristine rarities, if you love BMs then you’ll be able to appreciate all the magnificent machinery on show Throw in a selection of trade stands and the excellent museum itself, and you’ve got a great show
WEB
bmwcarclubgb.uk
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