If you had a BMW M3 and wanted to modify it, you’d naturally think of European brands and tuners like BBS, AC Schnitzer and Alpina, right? In the case of this M3 owner, he’d say wrong. Wanting something different, the owner of this M3 wanted a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) look for his 420 horsepower German bruiser. So he went to IND to work out this concept for his car. The result speaks for itself.
The highlights of the modifications include an ESS Tuning VT2-600 Supercharger kit with custom painted intake manifold, KW ClubSport coilovers, Brembo GT-R brake kit with slotted disks, Volk TE37 wheels in 18×9.5 +22 front and 18×10.5 +22 rear, custom finished in Porsche Guards red with 275/35/18 front and 315/30/18 rear Falken RT615K tires, Challenge Race X pipe and Kreisseig Japan valve actuated exhaust system. IND also did some tweaking to the ECU to delete the EDC, seat fault codes and seat belt pusher. The factory back seats were also removed and replaced with a rollcage.
Far from being complete, the list above shows the international nature of the source of parts to create this stunningly individual M3. And because of the suspension and chassis mods, it can also take to the track with confidence and gusto. IND says that the owner, “Martin contacted us and his love for cars was clear in every telephone call conversation we had. Martin loved all things automotive and had previously owned many amazing cars from Europe and Japan. His tastes enveloped the entire spectrum of performance cars, and allowed us to create a car that was designed purely for his enjoyment. We did not have to pay any attention to current trends, to what is popular or what could be seen as unacceptable, but only to Martin’s own passions as a seasoned automotive enthusiast.”
This is a true driver's car. Notice that in the extensive modifications list, there is no mention of an aftermarket sound system. Although no horsepower figures were mentioned, it's an easy job of estimating the engine's output and the car's performance by using a performance calculator.
A portfolio of the IND M3.
Here’s a video of another IND M3 with the VT2-600 supercharger installed.
See the source article here.
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