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E46 M3 Performance
Gallery - with Fikse Profil 13 wheels

///GSP 2002 E46 M3 w/ SMG II

Wheels = Fikse Profil 13, 18" x 10" (all four corners).
Wheel weight = 20.3 lbs.
Current tires = Toyo T1-S, 275/35-18 (all four corners).

Front anti-roll bar = Ground Control Competition.
Rear anti-roll bar = stock.


///GSP 2002 E46 M3 w/ SMG II

The Bilstein PSS-9 shock and springs have been updated to Koni Double Adjustable shocks with Ground Control adjustable spring perches and Eibach springs. Rates are 475 lbs/in front and 500 lbs/in rear. Ground Control "Street" camber plates are used, as the incorporated poly-urethane bushing still gives some compliance to sharp impacts. Rear shock mounts are also Ground Control with poly inserts.

A big brake kit is in the works for the front. It will utilize the Porsche 996 Turbo front calipers, which are monoblock 4 pistons units made by Brembo. Rotors will be two piece non-floating measuring 14 inches in diameter and 34mm wide. Brake balance will shift forward by about 2-3% which can easily be accommodated within the operating margin of the electronic brake force distribution software.


///GSP 2002 E46 M3 w/ SMG II

The Borla exhaust (nee muffler) has been removed and replace with the original stock muffler. It is a bit heavy, but power is about as good as anything else, it does not rattle or shake around, and it is nice and quiet. This makes it easier to drive at a high clip on the street without attracting unwanted attention.

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