2018 Silverstone M3 "Oem Plus" GTS replica build in progress

bluemgic · 12-17-2019, 10:19 PM

Hello All,

I've had the car for almost a year now and finally posting. I've always liked taking OEM parts from the superior model and making a "OEM plus" look. I did that with my Gt2 inspired 996 Turbo and now would like to build this car to a GTS inspired M3. I like the CS a lot, but plan on using GTS parts instead or at least that is the plan today lol.

The next parts to be added are the following:

1. GTS front spoiler
2. M performance HAS
3. Side skirts

I'd love to hear feedback on the car and or build.

Thanks in advance.

swagon · 12-18-2019, 07:44 AM

Gotta get that hood first, boi

EnriOsso · 12-18-2019, 07:58 AM

Can't wait to see it all done, beautiful car and specs I have the same one. Good luck with the project !

NYBulldog · 12-18-2019, 08:01 AM

You need all the cosmetics, rollbar, brakes... but you already have something the GTS never will, a manual transmission.

T1M3LESS · 12-18-2019, 12:35 PM

Go for it!
Was definitely a fun build -

GTS hood, lip, steering wheel & acid orange theme (sans CCB)

Fortyb · 12-18-2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by T1M3LESS

Go for it!
Was definitely a fun build -

GTS hood, lip, steering wheel & acid orange theme (sans CCB)

What are the name of those wheels?

bluemgic · 12-18-2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Gotta get that hood first, boi

Lol yea that will be added to the list.

bluemgic · 12-18-2019, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EnriOsso

Can't wait to see it all done, beautiful car and specs I have the same one. Good luck with the project !

Thank you i appreciate that.

bluemgic · 12-18-2019, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by T1M3LESS

Go for it!
Was definitely a fun build -

GTS hood, lip, steering wheel & acid orange theme (sans CCB)

Your car is EPIC!! It's tastefully done and fitting for the timeless name. I want to do the splitter and suspension first and then the hood eventually. If i keep the car long enough then probably wheels too, either BBS or HRE. The only thing i'm pretty sure i wont do is the CCBs or cage.

bluemgic · 12-18-2019, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBulldog

You need all the cosmetics, rollbar, brakes... but you already have something the GTS never will, a manual transmission.

Thanks yea it was important to me that the car was manual and haven't regretted it since. As far as looks the cage or the brakes are not on my list, but mostly everything else i think.

cfm56d7b · 12-18-2019, 07:07 PM

bluemgic - what a nice car. My favorite exterior and interior colors. Looking forward to updates!

bluemgic · 12-18-2019, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EnriOsso

Can't wait to see it all done, beautiful car and specs I have the same one. Good luck with the project !

Thank you!

PKL · 12-18-2019, 09:43 PM

bluemgic is that the M Performance shift knob? I think thats the first time I have seen it. I like it a lot. Will probably get it

Can you post a closer up photo of it?

bluemgic · 12-18-2019, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKL

bluemgic is that the M Performance shift knob? I think thats the first time I have seen it. I like it a lot. Will probably get it

Can you post a closer up photo of it?

Yes it is thank you. Here is a picture of the knob, armrest and e-brake, all are M performance.

DocL · 12-18-2019, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PKL

bluemgic is that the M Performance shift knob? I think thats the first time I have seen it. I like it a lot. Will probably get it

Can you post a closer up photo of it?

I just put on this exact shift knob. Man does it feel so much better than the OEM shift knob. Definitely get one, and the V2 steering wheel.

TheDailyDriven · 12-19-2019, 06:48 AM

Clean start and glad you went with a 6 speed. Save the manuals !

Maitre_Absolut · 12-20-2019, 07:00 AM

The GTS front is too aggressive for a stock M3. Might want to do that at the end with all aero, drop, wheels.

OF Hero · 12-20-2019, 05:10 PM

Can't wait to see how it turns out!

yayaya · 12-20-2019, 06:17 PM

Get the black line tail lights. I just did and it looks great. Too bad they didn't make the GTS OLEDs for the F80.

I had an 03' 996 turbo Arctic Silver.

What do you think is faster the F80 or the 996 tt?

T1M3LESS · 12-21-2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortyb

What are the name of those wheels?

much appreciated. Those were HRE P101s in brushed copper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemgic

Your car is EPIC!! It's tastefully done and fitting for the timeless name. I want to do the splitter and suspension first and then the hood eventually. If i keep the car long enough then probably wheels too, either BBS or HRE. The only thing i'm pretty sure i wont do is the CCBs or cage.

much appreciated!
I sent you a DM regarding the GTS lip. let me know!

Paragon1 · 12-22-2019, 09:51 AM

Well ya got the color choice right

mike@x-ph.com · 12-23-2019, 10:40 AM

Nice

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