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2008 E90 M3

2011 E92 M3 Frozen Grey

2013 E92 M3 Lime Rock Edition

Turner M3 Project Car #1 -- 2008 E90 M3 Alpine White Sedan

On the strength of winning 5 championships in the last 5 years, Turner Motorsport began development on the E90 and E92 platform in late 2007. After many succesful years campaigning the E46 and E46 M3 chassis in both the Speed World Challenge and Grand Am Cup race series (and the E36 chassis before that), work began on the future Turner Motorsport race and street car programs.

Naturally, we were first in line to acquire one of the first of the latest generation V8 M3s, selecting a white E90 chassis M3 sedan.

Why a sedan and not a coupe? We've always thought of the M3 as a "touring car", probably stemming from the glory days of Touring Car racing, when E36 sedans ruled a mixed field of assorted production cars, many of which were 4 door sedans. Starting around that point, the sedans have seemed to possess a certain extra charm, reminiscent of the throw-back Touring Car days, with an extra street car "cool factor". If that isn't a good enough explanation, we also have reason to believe this latest 4 door M3 has better aerodynamics than the coupe, due to the rear window configuration.

Having an E90 M3 here on hand means we have instant access at all times to develop our own new products, as well as the ability to test fit newly released offerings from our trusted vendors. Not only does this mean a more rapid delivery of new products to the market, but it means a higher degree of knowledge as well as better product quality control. Why would you want to buy parts for your "new" M3 from a company that doesn't own one to develop and test their products on? This is all just part of our commitment to our customers.

Since this was our first E9X M3 Project Car the goal was to identify the shortcomings in the performance potential of the "new" M3. There are always compromises in the final car spec so that it appeals to a wider audience. Even with Motorsport in mind the car BMW releases to the public cannot be too racy for fear of turning off too many buyers. But our core customers want and expect more race and track engineering, even when the cars are used as daily transportation.

Right away we knew the M3 V8 was going to be a truly great M car and a worthy descendant of the original E30 M3. Only time will tell if the M3 with a V8 will hold its place near the top of the list but we think BMW did a fantastic job with this car. The S65 V8 is a gem, the brakes and chassis are well engineered, and BMW wisely offered three body styles for this car, ensuring there is an M3 to suit every one's needs. Stay tuned to our site and this page as we fine tune an already great package.

The Goods:

click for more	H&R Sport Plus Springs Specially designed to be stiffer than the regular Sport springs Matched to factory M3 EDC shocks Stiffer springs for less bodyroll and better handling,
click for more	Forgeline 18x10" Square Track Wheel Set Forgeline GZ3R Wheels - 20x9.5" fronts, 20x11" rear light weight but strong 18x10" square set for running 275-285 width tires at all four corners Track and Race-Proven (same wheels that we used on our IMSA/CTSCC M3s) Forgeline wheels are custom made to any size and offset and finish you desire. Contact our sales team for the perfect wheel for your M3.
click for more	Forgeline Custom Wheels Many wheel styles to choose from Completely custom paint and finish options Custom or standard sizes and offsets - no need for spacers Forged aluminum - light weight and strong Made in the USA E90 M3 "Stormtrooper" Wheels: Forgeline ZX3 20x9.0 / 20x10.0 Satin Black center with BMW Alpine White lip (gallery below)
click for more	Turner E9X M3 Test Pipes 30hp gain! Primary cat delete - eliminate a major choke point in the exhaust Less-restriction = better flow and more sound Package with our Stage 2 Race software for over 40 peak hp gain Reversible - go back to stock any time
click for more	Supersprint F1 Race Mufflers Aggressive, "ripping canvas" exhaust note Stainless steel Slip fit or use with full Supersprint M3 exhaust Outstanding craftsmanship and fitment
click for more	Turner Stage 2 Software Power and Torque gains at all RPM Special tuning for the racetrack - cat delete and cold start disabled Improved response and driveability

The Gallery:

Turner M3 Project Car #2 -- 2011 E92 M3 Frozen Grey Coupe

Continuing our passion for all things BMW, Turner Motorsport was the first customer in the US to receive one of thirty 2011 E92 M3s finished in "Frozen Grey" flat paint. This option was made available through BMW's Individual Program and included the Competition Package, Premium Package, Technology Package, the M-DCT transmission, and special Fox Red and black interior colors and trim. It was one of the first times BMW promoted an Individual model in the US and served as a test for offering more Individual models and options in the years to come (the E9X M3 had many special models and trim packages).

What are our plans for this car? We wanted to take this car to new heights in the E92 M3 tuning realm. The matte grey paint was a promising starting point for a very unique build. Along with our other Project Cars we also wanted to develop new products and evaluate others. You'll have to stay tuned to this site where we hope to have all kinds of unique Frozen Grey upgrades as well as other tuning and enhancements for this special model.

The Goods:

click for more	KW DDC iPhone-Adjustable Coil Overs Adjust front or rear shock damping settings from our iPhone, iPad, or iPod, Ride-height adjustable coil overs, lowering up to 35mm, Stiffer springs for less bodyroll and better handling,
click for more	Forgeline 20" ZX3P Wheel Set Forgeline ZX3P Wheels - 20x9.5" fronts, 20x11" rear light weight but strong Continental DW Max Performance tires Forgeline wheels are custom made to any size and offset and finish you desire. Contact our sales team for the perfect wheel for your M3.
click for more	M3 GT4 Carbon Fiber Replica Splitter Replica of the splitter used on the M3 GT4 Full carbon fiber construction Brake duct openings for adding brake cooling
click for more	Akrapovic Evolution Titanium Exhaust Full titanium - very light weight Titanium test pipes built in Used by BMW Motorsport Amazing sound!
click for more	Turner Stage 2 Software Power and Torque gains at all RPM Special tuning for the racetrack - cat delete and cold start disabled Improved response and driveability

The Gallery:

Turner M3 Project Car #3 -- 2013 E92 M3 Lime Rock Park Edition

BMW's long and enormously successful history at Lime Rock Park is what inspired BMW North America to introduce this special model. BMW's modern-day racing program has had an envious record at the Connecticut racetrack - since 1997 a BMW product has either won, finished on the podium, or scored the pole positon for every headlining event at Lime Rock. And Turner Motorsport has been right there carrying the torch with 7 wins in a twelve year span, including 4 in a row from 2004-2007. And with Lime Rock being our own home track - Will Turner grew up just down the road - of course we had to have one of these special cars.

Our LRP M3 was ordered with minimal options to make it extra special. We were inspired by the E36 M3 Lightweights that were so popular among BMW Club enthusiasts in the mid-1990s. Our car has no iDrive, cloth manual seats, manual transmission, and no sunroof. Like all Lime Rock Editions it came with the Competition Package, M Performance Inconel exhaust, M Performance carbon fiber trim, and Fire Orange paint. The simplicity of this car is refreshing and its focus is clear.

What are our plans for this car? There are multiple routes we can take with this car. With its Fire Orange paint and black trim it's tempting to create a M3 GTS replica with the stroker motor and build a killer track car. On the other hand this is a limited production model and it may be in the car's best interest to keep it factory-spec and focus our upgrades on simple bolt-on parts that make a difference.

Click here for our Lime Rock M3 page to learn more about this special car and the upgrade path we have chosen.

Product Highlights
Click here for the full list of upgrades for this car.

E9X M3 Suspension Upgrades
click to enlarge	H&R Sport Springs for E90/E92 M3 H&R Sport and Sport Plus springs will help firm up what many consider to be a fairly "soft" stock suspension (at least for a BMW "M" car). They will also make a subtle and noticeable visual improvement to the E92 M3's stance, reducing the perceived fender gap of the stock ride height by 1.0" front, and 0.6" rear over the stock suspension. Click here for more information.

E9X M3 Wheel Upgrades
click for more information	APEX Light Alloy Wheels APEX Wheels are the perfect complement to your BMW. Their designs are inspired by classic motorsport wheels of the past but with a fresh approach to manufacturing and customer support. APEX uses the flow-forming manufacturing that produces a strong but light weight wheel. As well as being pleasing to the eye these are very strong and functional wheels that are at home on the street as well as the racetrack. The design is based on classic motorsport themes that blend with BMW styling and appearance. These wheels look right at home on many BMW models. Multiple color and profile options allow you to set just the right look and stance for your car. Click here for more info on E9X M3 Apex wheels.
	For the E9X M3 we have preferred sizes and offsets in staggered and non-staggered wheel sets. Non-staggered sets are typically used for track wheels so you can run the same size tire in the front and rear. The stock wheels are staggered with a wider wheel in the back for more traction. Ideally, we want to give more grip in the front with a wider tire without sacrificing traction in the rear. Our wheel sets vary in width from 8.5" to 11.0" in 18" and 19" diameters. For a really aggressive fitment, like on our Lime Rock M3, we use a 9.5" ET22 front wheel with a 255/40 tire and a 10.5" ET27 rear wheel with a 295/35 tire. Click here for more info on E9X M3 Apex wheels.

E9X M3 Engine Upgrades
click to enlarge click to enlarge	E90/E92 M3 Performance Engine Software STAGE 1 (Street) Our performance engine software optimizes timing and vanos to increase horse power at the wheels by 17hp as well as increasing torque by 16 lb/ft. We also remove the top speed limiter and, if you choose, we can increase the stock 8300 rpm rev limit by +300 rpm for a new rev limit of 8600. This software is a reflash of your ECU's programming. For info on our Stage 1 (Street) Software, Click here.	STAGE 2 (Race) By removing the restrictive factory front catalysts from the exhaust and running our own custom tuned Stage 2 software, we added 40hp @ 8000 rpm and 32 lb/ft torque @ 3000 rpm... AT THE WHEELS! This was a dramatic addition of power, immediately noticeable on both the dyno as well as from the driver's seat. As removing or disabling emissions equipment is against federal law, this particular software is for OFF-ROAD / RACING USE ONLY!. If you are looking for software for use on public roads, please view our Stage 1 (Street) Software instead. For info on our Stage 2 (Race) Software, Click here.

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Turner Motorsport E9X M3 Project Cars

Turner M3 Project Car #1 -- 2008 E90 M3 Alpine White Sedan

Turner M3 Project Car #2 -- 2011 E92 M3 Frozen Grey Coupe

Turner M3 Project Car #3 -- 2013 E92 M3 Lime Rock Park Edition

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