E46 M3 7Twenty Style55

E46 M3 7Twenty Style55


The last of that classic BMW recipe - high strung naturally aspirated 6 cylinder power plant, rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Unfortunately a recipe of the past making these ever more popular for those looking for a more visceral driving experience.

7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3


After many years of driveway builds - from big boost tyre lighting Vauxhalls to dipping his toes into the german market with old school VW’s & BMWs before finally pulling the trigger to make moves on this clean E46 M3.

 

7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3


Within weeks of ownership the stock form was upgraded with BC Racing coilovers, driftworks camber arms & a set of Hyper Black Style55s - 9.5x18 +15 to accentuate that down & out bulldog stance.

7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3

 
6 pot brembo calipers up front with CSL discs and 4 pot Porsche Brembos on the rear fill out the new 7twentys with yellow calipers complimenting the dark metallic blue of Carbon Black.

 

7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3
7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3
7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3


At the rear Aaron utilised the stock system by gutting out the baffles along with a decat giving that raspy tone more depth and of course increasing flow.

 

7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3
7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3


Inside the cabin - Tegiwa short shifter fitted to make good use of that manual gearbox, transforming the input from stir to snap.

 

7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3
7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3
7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3
7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3
7twenty style55 on bmw e46 m3

 

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