Vehicle Owner

Member ID: Mlife

Location: Chicago, IL

Vehicle Info

1997 BMW M3

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-605.5sec
  • Top Speed140mph
  • HP280
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

  • Recaro Seats 

Exterior Styling

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Nov 13, 2005

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Ali’s BMW M3
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98 guestbook comments

Hey whats up. This is my Iced out M3, still under progess this is what I have so far. I am going for the sleeper look in terms of keeping the exterior OEM. As you see I have not done anything to the exterior to hint its customization. But once you get in, jaws drop. Please vote and let me know what you think :)

*Alot of people have been asking me what ICE is.
ICE= I n C ar E ntertainment :)

Modifications
Exterior
Zkw Euro ellipsoids W/stoneguard
5000K Philips HID
Euro clears all around
35% reflective tint
///M Contours

Interior
Panasonic CY-VDM 9000U In-dash DVD
Panasonic CA-TU 7000U Sound processor
5.6 inch LCD in headrest & center console
Brushed aluminum dash kit
Carbon fiber inlay
Aluminum pedals
UUC Rob Knob II
Valentine 1 hardwire
10 inch JL sub
Kenwood KAC-X301T amp
Neon installed in footwell and trunk
Custom in-dash garage opener
Push button engine start

Engine
UUC Twin Silencer Exhaust
ECIS Cold air intake
Shark injected

Mlife's 1997 BMW M3


Mlife's 1997 BMW M3Mlife's 1997 BMW M3

Mlife's 1997 BMW M3

Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 Drivers side view of the beast. You see the aluminum pedals, bushed aluminum dash kit. The 7 inch indash DVD LCD and the 5.6inch lcd in center console is also viewed. The BMW roundell was also added to the center steering wheel, which was trimmed off a hood BMW roundell. Why they did not put one in originally, I dont know, it looks much better with it.

Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 Passender side view. Here you also see the UUC Rob knob. The most recent upgrade was the 5.6inch LCD that takes place of the OBC and sunglass holder. Hardest part was to dremmill the opening perfect to fit the lcd.

Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 The Panasonic 7inch lcd and 5.6inch lcd playing video. It is hard to capture video with the camera.

Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 All four LCDs playing video, including the 5.6 inch headrest lcds. Quite the head turner :) Looks a little dark with the tints. The front two are TFT active martix as the rears are not.

Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 Here we got the 10 inch JL sub. The fan vented amp is mounted on the roof of the trunk surrounded by two neon tubes. Nothing too crazy. It beats good definition with the music, which I want, and I reach home without a hangover.

Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 The beast! 250hp stock. With chip, intake, exhaust; I guess atleast a 30 hp increse. Dyno will be performed soon. The ECIS intake performs much better then the stock airbox which seems quite restrictive for the ///M.

Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 ///M power! yummmmmm.Though not visible, the engine is chipped with the Jim Conforti Shark injector. It is inserted under the diagnostic port directly but the "BMW". The chip boosts 16 HP and adds 39 lbs/ft of torque. It also removes the speed limiter, and raises engine rev limiter.

The UUC Twin silencer exhaust tested by 'European Car' produced 5.7 rear wheel hp. 6.4lb-ft rear wheel torque and at 25lbs lighter then the stock exhaust its good in my book. Rather new concept, it utilizes two rear silencers that gives out a distinct tone thats not too loud or too quiet.
Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 Mlife's 1997 BMW M3

The ZKW projector ellipsodial lense housing. Looks much better then the free light US spec lighting. The ellipsoids also focuses the light sharper. The 5000K kit was the best compromise between looks and performance @ 3000 lumens VS 1200 lumens with regular halogen. The stone guard, almost invisible, keeps the lights looking new. A comparision pic of the US and Euro. Notice the lense on the euro one.
Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 Mlife's 1997 BMW M3
Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 Mlife's 1997 BMW M3

Cool driveby and sun set shot
Mlife's 1997 BMW M3 Mlife's 1997 BMW M3

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geilesAuto  

Posted by: geilesAuto

07/31/2008 12:49PM

i love your ride, 5 stars for sure! come check out my ride

Povilas  

Posted by: Povilas

02/14/2006 06:09PM

spotted you on bimmerforums, nice car, but those rims are a little too common for my liking.. hot car though.. deerfield eh? grayslake represent!

BrukyImmaculate  

Posted by: BrukyImmaculate

01/05/2006 08:57PM

Hey beautiful car! I'm "SMCC" on Bimmerforums...I'm kinda new there if you've seen me post or not, but got this link off your signature. You get 4 stars :) Lots of work on that vehicle and it looks great

EEEEeeee36  

Posted by: EEEEeeee36

11/10/2005 07:40PM

Bro, your car is dope. You have to update your pics with the new rims though MANG!

Rich_325is  

Posted by: Rich_325is

11/09/2005 06:43PM

Hey i saw your car on Bimmerfourms where did you get that front lip?? its so awesome

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Member ID: Mlife

Location: Chicago, IL