1988 BMW M3

March 11th, 2008 Comments (17)

Photography by Daniel Irawan
Editorial by Ryan Jones

It’s been a long time coming for Intuned Online to feature one of the most recognized, feared and wanted vehicles of all time; the BMW M3. This week’s feature takes us back to sunny California for this race ready BMW. There are many types of car enthusiasts out there, lucky enough for Intuned that Cris Crozier the owner of this BMW is somewhat of a power freak. We’ll start under the hood of this car where we’ll find a fully stroked and built VAC 2.5L plus stroker M3 motor with some of the best parts around including Arrow rods and Schrick cams; and for those who don’t know who they are ebay should not be your first place to look. In person Cris’ BMW is something you’d expect to see on the Nurburgring in Germany. The exterior of the car supports its racing heritage with a carbon fiber hood and flared fenders. The Evo II front lip keeps the car low to the ground for added function and looks.

The M3 can’t be without shoes to match its unparalleled performance and style so BBS RS Wheels were used not only for their performance ability but also their tremendous looks. In a racecar you’d expect a single seat, no panels and no creature comforts, that’s not where Cris wanted to take his race inspired vehicle. The stock Recaro seats were re-upholstered in a custom alcantara and leather combination as well as matching alcantara replaces the headliner from front to back. Although Cris is the 3rd owner of this M3 he has owned it for 9 years and working on it steadily every year. We know that Cris would like to thank a couple of folks including Schneller BMW performance who gave him his first opportunity to be a BMW tech (5 years worth). We also know that Cris would like to thank Daniel (Intuned Photographer) and fellow tuner for inspiring him to continue modifying his car to new heights with many more modifications to come. As an added piece of information Cris the power freak not only owns a fast M3 but also owns a 2002 SE Suzuki Hayabusa so his speed addiction is very clear. We’d like to congratulate Cris on being this week’s feature and wish him the best of luck on all his future success with his career and his road ready race car.

Make: BWM
Model: M3
Year: 1988

-EXTERIOR
CF Hood
EVOII Front Lip Spoiler
Finned Diff Cover
CF EVOIII rear deck spoiler
Custom windshield and rear spoiler decal
Blackout kidney grill
Removed badges.
EVO tow hook covers
Blacked out turn signals
Custom Schneller BMW Roundels

-INTERIOR
SPA duel gauge Fuel Psi/Oil Psi
TechEdge AFR gauge
Custom A pillar gauge pod
CF Gauge Face
Custom Napa Leather/Alcantara Recaro Sr Seats front and Rears to match
Custom Alcantara headliner
CF Dead Pedal
Custom Aluminum pedals by Ultimate Pedals
Custom Steering wheel
Illuminated shift knob
Alcantara Shift Boot
Alcantara Ebrake handle and boot

-ENGINE
VAC 2.5L Plus Stroker
8200 RPM Redline
Big valves
Ti retainers
HD Springs
Port matched for 48mm TB’s
TB’s port matched to 48mm (New TB plates)
EVO Fuel Injectors
EVOIII Oil Pump
ARP Head Studs
Arrow Rods
Schrick 284/276 Cams
CP 11:1 pistons
CF Intake
CF Air Filter housing with K&N Air filter
A/N piggy back fuel management system
UUC Billet Oil Filler Cap
Gruppe A Ralley Header
VSR Center section with high flow cats
Stromung muffler

-HANDLING
Koni SA
Eibach Blue roadracing springs
E36 Steering rack
Stock Sway bars
Upgrade Diff for 40% lockup
Custom Camber plates
Front Eibach Strut brace
Turner shock mount support plates
Brake ducts
Bimmerworld backing plates
SS Brake lines
BBS RS Wheels 8.5 front 9.5rear
Continental 215/45 front 245/45 rear tire

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