April 2016 Car of the Month - JZM3

[2mAn]

***Editors Note: I actually met John through a good friend who simply said, "One of my co-workers has a E30 also, its pretty cool." I've always been impressed with the beauty of the simplicity of his mods. We can all appreciate a tastefully done M3. Congrats John. btw what is this Spongebob interior mod?!? hahah

Color: Volkswagen Red

Interior color: Black

Engine modifications: Dinan chip

Exhaust: Eisenmann

Transmission: 5 Speed

Differential: 4.10

Suspension: Ground Control Coilovers

Wheels: BBS RS212s/Volk TE37s

Exterior modifications: Euro Grills, Euro Smileys, CF DTM Mirrors, Blacked out side markers, clear indicators.

Interior modifications: Black partial interior swap from tan, Recaro Speed Seats, Spongebob, Italvolanti steering wheel, ZHP shift knob,

Story behind the car: Eve is her name and we’ve been one since 2005.
Originally I was looking at an E36 M3 and I almost got a Dakar sedan with an automatic transmission. Luckily the guy sold it at the same time we were supposed to meet up. The car came to me with 18inch wheels and 158k miles. Over the years I have changed the look but with minor details. I like to appreciate a car for what it is not for what it isn’t. I’ve never had the urge to do big motorswaps or turbo set ups. Eve has gone through 4 different exhausts, two different suspensions, 6 different sets of wheels. I can say this car has changed my life and is the reason why I met some of my best friends. My goal was to keep the car simple and timeless. I appreciate R3V messaging me!

[Court M3]

Always liked this car, real good looking

[igor700]

The BBS RS suits her best!

[nouseforaname]

sweet all around!
but man, dream wheel collection right there.

what are those wheels in pic3? they look like porsche dial phone, but a little different. always loved those on mk1 & 2 vws.

[spiDmang]

hometown legend. This is actually the car that inspired me to get into E30s. I saw it parked at Alderwood mall, and was like damn, thats a cool old car (around 2008 or so).

:up: :up: :up:

[jhaurimn]

I loved the rs phase the most :)

[ThatOneEuroE30]

This car is perfect in every way

[hankolerd]

Is there a thread for this car? I am curious what struts and springs and camber plates are being used.

[keefy6]

after all this time I don't think I've ever seen an engine pic...

always looks great though

[E30_Narek]

Wow TE37s look surprisingly good on that car.

[MC Hammered]

This pic catches my attention everytime I see it! I love the contrast of the wheels to the car.

[dishwab]

Gorgeous car! Surprised how much I like the Volks on there - definitely more unique

[JZM3]

Appreciate R3V reaching out. This forum is a great source for us E30 Nerds.

Always liked this car, real good looking

Much appreciated.

The BBS RS suits her best!

I agree!

sweet all around!
but man, dream wheel collection right there.

what are those wheels in pic3? they look like porsche dial phone, but a little different. always loved those on mk1 & 2 vws.

They are wheels made by Work for Autostrada. The model is called Monza, it's a three piece wheel. Loved the look, very 80's.

hometown legend. This is actually the car that inspired me to get into E30s. I saw it parked at Alderwood mall, and was like damn, thats a cool old car (around 2008 or so).

:up: :up: :up:

I can't tell you how stoked I am to hear that!

I loved the rs phase the most :)

RS212s fit the car so well. In my opinion its THE perfect wheel for the M3.

This car is perfect in every way

Thank you and how I wish it was true!

Is there a thread for this car? I am curious what struts and springs and camber plates are being used.

I haven't done a build thread, mostly just updated photos that I've shared with the community. The suspension is Ground Control, GC camber plates, koni shocks, eibach springs, with rear camber adjustment.

after all this time I don't think I've ever seen an engine pic...

always looks great though

Posting just for you!

Wow TE37s look surprisingly good on that car.

Thank you!

This pic catches my attention everytime I see it! I love the contrast of the wheels to the car.

Yes it was a sweet set up, however the white contrast drew too much attention for me.

Gorgeous car! Surprised how much I like the Volks on there - definitely more unique

Yeah the Volks have always been a wheel I loved.

[JZM3]

Also the Spongebob interior mod. I've had it since 2005.

[2mAn]

You know, for a guy who basically posts pics of his car, you dont post that many pics of your car.... we need some interior shots. dat italvolanti & Recaro life man