Basic+ F80 Build | Sao Paulo Yellow Inspired Livery

[FriedPiston]

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Intro

Car: 2015 Alpine White M3 with 50k miles
Goal: A reliable 700whp grocery getter/road trip car
Vehicle History:
• Former BMS test car (very well taken care of)
• Blown engine > scammed engine > stock engine + spare engine
Build Expenses: 46+ stimulus checks and counting
• 90% Built/Assembled by Dennis@SVB
• Build Consultant: Brandon@FourBAuto

Engine

• 18k-mile engine replacement with fresh seals/sensors/gaskets/hoses
• VTT GC+ // SPlock CH v2 // CBC // silicone charge pipes
• EoS PI Intake Manifold w/ 950cc injectors
• Forge Motorsport charge air cooler
• RK Titanium v1 intakes
• ARK DT-S v2 catback exhaust
• BMS billet OCC
• BMS billet Oil Filter Cap
• Mosselman Oil Thermostat
• E.R. J-pipe
• Upgraded Front Heat Exchanger
• Ceracoated kittyless DPs

Transmission, Burnout Mode

• Dodson Sportsman clutchpack
• xHP Stage 3 DCT flash
• BMS Billet Transmission Oil Pan
• Amsoil DCT oil refresh
• VTT Brake Line Lock kit

Fueling, Tune

• Precision Raceworks Stage 4 LFPP upgrade + fuel lines
• Zeitronix ECA-2 FF analyzer + 52mm digital gauge
• Continental ethanol sensor
• BMS WMI stealth tank
• Snow Performance VC-50
• Split Second AIC6 - Windows 10 version
• BM3 OTS ACN91

Wheels, Suspension, Driveline, Chassis

• VS Forged VS08 19x9.5 ET20 | 19x11.5 ET45
• Michelin PS4S 265/35/19 | 325/30/19
• AKG Motorsport 75d Polyurethane Engine + Transmission mounts
• Turner Motorsport dual-diff bushing adapter
• ECS Tuning polyurethane differential bushings
• DSS reinforced axles
• Eibach v1 Euro springs
• BMS wheel stud kit
Drag Setup 1: Konig Ultraform 19x10.5 ET40 | 305/35/19 NT05-R
Drag Setup 2: Apex FL-5 18x10.5 ET40 | 285/40/18 MT Street S/S
AutoX/HPDE: Signature SV107 19x9.5 ET19 | 19x11 ET37

Exterior, Interior Cosmetics

• @vaiadesign Custom Livery // Wrap // CeramicPro coating
• RW Carbon CS-style CF front lip
• APR CF Front Splitter
• Genuine M-Performance Front CF splitters
• Genuine M-Performance Rear CF diffuser
• Dinmann Rear CF diffuser extensions
• CF seat back covers
• CF door trims

Pending, Future Plans

• Custom BM3 FlexFuel tune (pending)
• Racetronix SS lines and fittings for meth (pending install)
• RK Titanium EQ-length full titanium catback (pending)
• RK Titanium charge pipes (pending)
• Bucket Seats, Roll Bar, M2C brake conversion
• Engine build (pending Ghassan legal outcome); spare S55 engine in garage

Photos

Photo credit: @dannyxfuentes




@vaiadesign Custom Livery







Renders by @cartooncarz

[recycledAlva]

Thanks man! I appreciate the support and opportunity to wrap your car! It's always a good time when you get to design and install wild wraps like this one 👍🏼

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by recycledAlva

Thanks man! I appreciate the support and opportunity to wrap your car! It's always a good time when you get to design and install wild wraps like this one 👍🏼

King of Cali for custom wraps!

[CoolLiving]

Solid wrap and you now how I feel about wraps. Fell in love with this wrap immediately. Solid build can't wait for more from FriedPiston build 2021 is going to be crazy. Also guys check out Looptifyapp.com.

[Mintsopoulos]

Badass wrap. Im normally not a fan of "loud" wraps but this looks damn good. Kudos.

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by Mintsopoulos

Badass wrap. Im normally not a fan of "loud" wraps but this looks damn good. Kudos.

Thank you! @vaiadesign has done plenty of custom F8x liveries, including his very own M2 and @bluesclues_m3.

This particular design took about 8+ hours of going back and forth with design ideas and over 30 digital renders. Alvaro has unlimited patience when it comes to getting the design dialed in.

[Wanted_M]

Looking good man, nice ride.

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by Wanted_M

Looking good man, nice ride.

Appreciate it, brother! Try to come out to next month's all BMW meet. Should be an epic one!

[Wanted_M]

Please send me the info.

[Ibiza]

Classic with the "888 Student Driver"😂

[stein_325i]

Wow, that is one stunning F80 build, looks awesome!

[GOLFFRR]

thats pretty sick! Cool photos also mate

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by Ibiza

Classic with the "888 Student Driver"😂

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Wow, that is one stunning F80 build, looks awesome!

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

thats pretty sick! Cool photos also mate

Appreciate it guys. Thank you!

[irunalot]

Great build!

[_E90S65_]

I like the stance and those rims!

[jessief29812]

Saw this during the last cruise (at the ikea)! This looks even better in person 🙌🏼

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by jessief29812

Saw this during the last cruise (at the ikea)! This looks even better in person 🙌🏼

Appreciate the kind words! Which car were you in?

[hC1001]

nice and unique livery.

[AndrewC1989]

Needs a headlight mod for sure. Either OEM LCI or Bayoptiks/OSS/Oneighty blackout + Icons

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Needs a headlight mod for sure. Either OEM LCI or Bayoptiks/OSS/Oneighty blackout + Icons

That would be dope! Although, I prefer the basic headlights to keep me grounded, and it's one less thing to worry about.

I'd likely go with OEM ICON headlights if I ever see the need to change things up. Not really a fan of re-sealed headlight housings no matter how close to perfect they were done.

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by FriedPiston

That would be dope! Although, I prefer the basic headlights to keep me grounded, and it's one less thing to worry about.

I'd likely go with OEM ICON headlights if I ever see the need to change things up. Not really a fan of re-sealed headlight housings no matter how close to perfect they were done.

The LCI headlights would look nice for sure. You already have adaptive LED's so I think they'd be plug and play. Really make a big difference in making the car look modern and updated.

[jessief29812]

Originally Posted by FriedPiston

Appreciate the kind words! Which car were you in?

The M2CS 🥶