335 to M3 conversion

blue2fire · 03-01-2009, 04:11 AM

Good luck with the Car's Resale Value.

E in Phila · 03-01-2009, 10:23 AM

I think it would be cooler if he made it into a Ferrari F430. That would be totally sweet.

veightkiller · 03-01-2009, 12:47 PM

Looks great so far but i wouldn't do it on my own car even though the insurance will pay for it. it's just not right imo +1 on the resale value of the car it's like you downgrade.

just4kickz · 03-01-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Admiration for going through such a cosmetic conversion. but why not buy a real M3.

m3 has no boost?

longtran · 03-01-2009, 04:48 PM

i dont see what the fuss is all about. i think it looks bad ass. given the opportunity like the OP, i'd do the same. good luck to you. cant wait to see the results.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 03-01-2009, 05:12 PM

Can't wait to see the finished result.

cyba · 03-02-2009, 01:11 AM

nice work

Azrielsc · 03-02-2009, 01:47 AM

Nice photos to show the rest of us how much effort and work it takes to convert a normal 3-series into a M3, aesthetically, of course!

methodtim · 03-02-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Can't wait to see the finished result.

chrisE92 · 03-02-2009, 02:42 AM

Ignore all those haters. From what I see, it's just a cool project to do to one's car, and I can appreciate the work you're putting into it. Let us know how it turns out!

TommyK · 03-02-2009, 03:20 AM

who cares honestly, bmw's a sharp looking cars, the m3 looks a lot like any other 3 serries from a far. i mean everyone on the forum is here because we love our cars, why shatter someone elses enthusiasm for doing somthing different to their car, given the oppertunity too. It isnt a true M3 and its not a true thoroughbred but really hope everyone has figured that out by now. Its a cool project keep on sending in the pictures.

at least its not another pontiac fiero being turned into a lambo or ferrari. now that is just morally wrong in the car world.

pdjafari · 03-02-2009, 09:18 AM

the people who are hating are jealous. Personally, since money is no object b/c insurance is paying I'd do the same, but I'd never use my own money to finance a conversion. Looks great though!!

uhaulball · 03-02-2009, 09:38 AM

thing is, half these fools didnt read and realize hes getting it done for free + 4k cash in pocket.

Ender514 · 03-02-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by uhaulball

thing is, half these fools didnt read and realize hes getting it done for free + 4k cash in pocket.

i wouldnt do it whether the insurance company was paying for it or not.

what is this guy going to tell people that say, "hey nice M3"....does he say, thanks, or does he explain to them that he cant afford a real M3 so he made his car look like one instead.

nasdakboy · 03-02-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pdjafari

the people who are hating are jealous. Personally, since money is no object b/c insurance is paying I'd do the same, but I'd never use my own money to finance a conversion. Looks great though!!

Agreed. Personally I'd prefer a chipped 335 anyday over an M3. I'd really prefer a chipped 335 diesel over anything

if it were available in the E92. Only thing I like more about the M3 is the front end. Hood, bumper and fenders. But that's just my opinion. Can't wait to see the finished product.

nasdakboy · 03-02-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ender514

i wouldnt do it whether the insurance company was paying for it or not.

what is this guy going to tell people that say, "hey nice M3"....does he say, thanks, or does he explain to them that he cant afford a real M3 so he made his car look like one instead.

How do you know he can't afford one? Perhaps he can just has higher priorities? I can afford an M3 but I prefer spending more money renovating my home and I've been investing heavily in different funds in the market right now considering I'll probably never see it this bad again for the rest of my life. Taking advantage of a weak market, dollar cost averaging could potentially mean huge returns down the road. Perhaps lifestyle changing results. The $780 a month that gets taken out my account each month could have easily gotten me an M3. Some things are just more important to certain people.

David@Sonic MS · 03-02-2009, 11:47 AM

damnn, cant wait to see the results.. nice....

mr_nelson · 03-02-2009, 12:08 PM

haters dont understand the fun of doing it. more rewarding than just being a "poser"

great work, seems fun.

kgb1637 · 03-02-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_nelson

haters dont understand the fun of doing it. more rewarding than just being a "poser"

great work, seems fun.

I assume you're referring to the "poser" as the guy who just bought a real M3? Because I believe the poser is the guy who made a 3 series look like an M3. Just a quick observation.

Ender514 · 03-02-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nasdakboy

How do you know he can't afford one? Perhaps he can just has higher priorities? I can afford an M3 but I prefer spending more money renovating my home and I've been investing heavily in different funds in the market right now considering I'll probably never see it this bad again for the rest of my life. Taking advantage of a weak market, dollar cost averaging could potentially mean huge returns down the road. Perhaps lifestyle changing results. The $780 a month that gets taken out my account each month could have easily gotten me an M3. Some things are just more important to certain people.

i see your point. but i wouldnt want to have a fake car like that. it reminds me of putting a ferrari kit on a pontiac fiero.

J.P. · 03-02-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lm1z

If insurance covered this than i'd be all over it. It's not about being a "poser," it's about creating a great looking ride. I respect the amount of work that's going into this project. Hope it turns out sweet

I agree

DirrtysAnchez335i · 03-02-2009, 11:51 PM

damn..... thats alot of work do to..

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cyba Lieutenant General 948 Rep 14,371 Posts Drives: beast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: everywhere iTrader: (353)	nice work
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Azrielsc Lieutenant 17 Rep 443 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	Nice photos to show the rest of us how much effort and work it takes to convert a normal 3-series into a M3, aesthetically, of course! __________________
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chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	Ignore all those haters. From what I see, it's just a cool project to do to one's car, and I can appreciate the work you're putting into it. Let us know how it turns out! __________________ photos
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TommyK Brigadier General 119 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	who cares honestly, bmw's a sharp looking cars, the m3 looks a lot like any other 3 serries from a far. i mean everyone on the forum is here because we love our cars, why shatter someone elses enthusiasm for doing somthing different to their car, given the oppertunity too. It isnt a true M3 and its not a true thoroughbred but really hope everyone has figured that out by now. Its a cool project keep on sending in the pictures. at least its not another pontiac fiero being turned into a lambo or ferrari. now that is just morally wrong in the car world.
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pdjafari Colonel 152 Rep 2,459 Posts Drives: Axe Murderer with headlights Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	the people who are hating are jealous. Personally, since money is no object b/c insurance is paying I'd do the same, but I'd never use my own money to finance a conversion. Looks great though!!
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uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	thing is, half these fools didnt read and realize hes getting it done for free + 4k cash in pocket. __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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mr_nelson Private First Class 5 Rep 118 Posts Drives: e92 328i & Volvo s40 2001 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	haters dont understand the fun of doing it. more rewarding than just being a "poser" great work, seems fun.
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DirrtysAnchez335i BeAsT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 78 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: e92 bmw 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: 818 San Fernando Valley California... iTrader: (0)	damn..... thats alot of work do to..
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