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Member ID: BavarianM3

Location: Pasadena, California

Vehicle Info

1988 BMW M3

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile14.7 sec @ 104 mph
  • 0-606.8 sec
  • Top Speed167 mph
  • HP220
  • Weight2866 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • port and polish
  • supercharger

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2004

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BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 14

You guys must me wondering if this things got power..well it sure does. With the upgrades and mods i have added from my shop, the car has tested 220 raw horsepower behind the wheel at 6500 rpm. Its not much compared to a ferarri..but pretty badass for an 88' M3. I dont really race this car..but once in a while against youngsters that think their civic's are the fastest thing on earth. The fastest i have ever gotten it up was to 167 mph, but once i have a chance to take it to a track...i'll see what this things really got under the hood!

BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 16

Here is my 1988 red M3. I have done many modifications to it mostly under the hood. Here are the following performance upgrades: European Racing Technologies Supercharger, XP Engineering Oil Pan Baffle Kit, Evolution III Spark Plug Wires, Borla Exhaust, Dinan Stage 3 Suspension with Upgraded biltein sport Shocks and H&R springs, Dinan Front Strut Brace, Carbon-Kevlar Front and Rear Brake Pads, KVR Cross-Drilled Front and Rear Rotors, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Autosolutions Short Shift Kit, Schroth Rallye 3 Harness Belts, 17 x 9 Fikse Wheels all around with hand painted center and with Yokohama AVS Intermediate Tires.

BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 23 BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 24

Here are both the Passenger side and Driver side pics of the new Bilstein Sports and H&R springs.

BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 25

And of course, the heart and soul, then BMW M POWER engine which pumps out 220 mean horsepower!

BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 13

For the outside, i have added 17x9 Fikse rims all around with high perf. Yokohoma tires. I have self painted the center black to give it a cooler look. I have also just added the new euro HID lights and of course the optional sun roof.

BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 3

BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 8


BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 9

BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 26


BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 22

For the inside i have added a MOMO steering wheel and a carbon fiber MOMO shift knob to give it a better look. I also added a $300 SONY deck. The rest is original including the tan leather recaros and gauges.

BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 1 BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 2

Here are the rest of the pics!

BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 11
BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 12
BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 5
BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 7
BavarianM3's 1988 BMW M3 Pasadena, CA Customized with Fikse Wheels, MOMO Shift Knob, VDO Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Recaro Seats, MOMO Steering Wheel, Dinan Engine Comps., Dinan Strut Bars, Borla Exhaust, Borla Header, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks - 20

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Member ID: BavarianM3

Location: Pasadena, California