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R44 Performance from the UK teamed up with CSF Race, Vossen, Air Lift Performance, and Eventuri to bring a G81 M3 Touring to the USA for a full build and tour of the states. The car will be visiting a number of events and be a featured booth car at SEMA 2023.

Obviously we are all bummed we don't get the G81 here in the states. However, at least a lot of people will get to see one in person at shows like MPact, BMW Invasion, CSF Select M Powered by BMW, and more.

We wanted to put together a build thread so you could follow along with the build progress and see where it will be throughout the next several months incase you want to see it in person.

Landing In Miami
Our friends at Vossen Wheels picked up the R44 crew when they landed in Miami. The M3 Touring had arrived at the port and was ready to be delivered to Vossen Headquarters. This Brooklyn Grey M3 Competition landed 100% stock and brand spanking new.







The crew headed out for the first photoshoot on the beach with the M3 Touring.







Wrapping with Inozetek & Carbon Bits from MHC
While Brooklyn Grey Metallic is a great looking paint color, the team at R44 thought it needed a more unique look. The M3 Touring turned to INOZETEK for a complete wrap in their SUPER GLOSS KHAKI GREEN. The R44 actually flew out their wrap specialist from the UK for this special job. He did an amazing job stripping the whole car down for a full color change.









While the car was being put back together it got some special carbon fiber upgrades from MHC. Their full G8X Carbon Fiber Trim Kit includes Front Splitter, Side Skirts, Diffuser, Grilles, Front Ducts, and Side Badges.

Air Ride Install at Slammered
After wrapping up at INOZETEK, the M3 Touring headed over to SLAMMERED for a custom install on the new Air Lift Performance suspension. SLAMMERED is one of the most well known fabricators in Miami specializing in air ride systems.













Custom Forged Wheels from Vossen
R44 chose to go with the Vossen S21-02 Forged Wheels in Gloss Clear and they fit the build perfectly. They went with 20 inches for the diameter and wrapped them in 275/30R20 (F) and 285/30R20 (R) Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.







First Photoshoot

Port of Miami








Miami Waterfront






Miami Beach








Power & Cooling at Titan Motorsports
See Post #6

[hhkb]

Wow what a unique color! Also love that the car is both subtle and loud at the same time.

[50shadesofhockenheim]

So badass. What shop did the wrap?

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Sneak peak at some of what's going down at Titan Motorsport this week

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Originally Posted by 50shadesofhockenheim

So badass. What shop did the wrap?

It was done by R44's wrap specialist who they flew out from the UK. Slammered gave them space in his shop to do the wrapping.

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Power & Cooling at Titan Motorsports
Power produces heat. It is a simple and undeniable truth whether you’re increasing horsepower in an internal combustion engine or more kilowatts of electricity. R44 took the M3 Touring to one of CSF’s biggest Dealer/Installers, Titan Motorsports prepared the for tuning and big power gains (800awhp goal).





CSF’s G8X 3-Piece Power Cooling Package is the ultimate cooling solution for the platform. Keeping charge air temperatures in check is only part of the equation for the S58 engine. The factory charge air cooler is a crimped and gasket design that is prone to fail at as low as 30 pounds of boost. This puts on a huge limit on power potential before even dealing with the added heat from more boost pressure.









The CSF S58 “Level-Up” Charge-Air-Cooler Manifold is a TIG welded billet aluminum design that will take all the pressure R44 is going to throw at it. Paired with the CSF Front Mount Heat Exchanger, the M3 Touring will have no issues keeping those charge air temperatures down while cranking up the boost. To round things off Titan Motorsports is also installing the CSF G8X ZF8 Automatic Transmission Cooler. Transmission tuning, sending more power through the system, and much more intense acceleration increases temperatures as well and there needs to be a good way to shed that heat.



















R44 decided to go with a unique and subtle custom finish on their Charge-Air-Cooler Manifold. Frozen Polish adds a smooth sheen that gives the billet a really high end look. While it's hard to see the details in photos, this piece is really a piece of art.

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Installs at IND Distribution

No details in this build are being overlooked. That’s why R44 headed over to IND Distribution for some special upgrades. IND is well known for carrying the widest variety of carbon fiber upgrades for BMW.

Engine Bay

Starting in the engine bay the M3 Touring needed an intake system to compliment the CSF upgrades done at Titan Motorsports. Naturally they chose the Eventuri G8X M3/M4 Carbon Intake System with a matte finish. Paired with the Eventuri G8X M3/M4 Carbon Engine Cover, the engine bay has the looks to match the performance.

In addition, R44 decided to add some styling bits from GoldenWrench. Their Blackline Washer Fluid Cap and Engine Cap Cover Set really add a nice touch to the engine bay. Each cap is CNC formed from T6 Aluminum and anodized in their signature anthracite grey. Lastly, the MHC+ G8X M2/M3/M4 Carbon Fiber Slam Panel adds that extra signature touch.



















Exterior / Interior

Moving to the outside, there were some small and big changes to be made. The standard BMW badges were replaced with IND’s Painted BMW Roundels. These blacked out emblems removed that chrome outline and have a really performance look to them. Fall-Line Mototrsports Tow Straps (Front & Rear) in black with Tri-Color M stitching fit the build perfectly. They’re also going to be necessary for when the M3 Touring gets out on the track. Wrapping things up Acexxon Reflector Inserts were wrapped and installed.

For the interior they selected a Genuine BMW Performance G8X Fire Extinguisher Kit that installs on the underside of the front seat. This not only looks cool, but is a great safety feature for any car.

The big ticket exterior upgrade is going to be revealed at MPact East this weekend so stay tuned!

[R44 Performance]

Love the thread guys. Can't wait to see this in the metal!!!

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Installs at Precision Sport Industries

With the M3 Touring all set for power, there are still plenty of modifications to do. The R44 crew headed over to Precision Sport Industries (PSI) for some brake upgrades, exhaust install, and shift paddles. If you’re from Florida, you know that PSI for their work on BMWs. Doubtless you’ve seen many of their project cars on the internet and maybe even in person.

For the exhaust system, the crew obviously had to go with the R44 BMW M3/M4 Titanium Race Cat Back Exhaust System w/ Carbon Tips. R44 spent months developing their exhaust system as free flowing as possible while achieving an aggressive sound. It features integrated valves that work with the OE BMW system so you can fly under the radar when needed. Needless to say, it looks and sounds amazing.









While the car was up on the rack they also fitted the M3 Touring with some upgraded PSI Brake Pads. While the factory brakes were doing a decent job, they felt it needed a little extra stopping power.

Factory paddle shifters from almost any car brand leave something to be desired. Fortunately, JQ Werks offers an awesome upgrade for the BMW G-Chassis. The JQ Werks Madtrace® ADJUSTABLE Clubsport Magnetic Paddle Shifters look as good as they feel. PSI made quick work of the installation and the R44 crew couldn’t wait to get on the road to test them out.

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MPACT Motorsport Festival

The first public appearance of the M3 Touring was at MPACT Motorsport Festival in Pennsylvania (Pocono Raceway). MPACT is one of the largest BMW shows in the nation and the perfect place to debut the M3.

The event was absolutely incredible. The turn our was amazing with some of the highest profile BMWs on the east coast showing up in force. The vendor booths were top notch this year and we got to see so many CSF Dealers at the show. However, the CSF booth was definitely the biggest attraction with the M3 Touring on display.

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Saw the wagon in person and it’s wild! I’m still crying about not being able to own one in the states.