[Rob@StrasseWheels]

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Hey everyone!

I’ve been a proud member of this forum since 2011, and throughout the years, I’ve had the pleasure of owning two E92 M3s (2008 Space Gray & 2013 Mineral White) and an F82 M4 (Mineral White). Now, I’m back in an Alpine White G80 M3, and let me tell you, this one is on another level of fun!

After a little over a year of enjoying this beast, I decided it's finally time to share the journey. So, here’s the official build thread for my G80 M3. Expect regular updates and plenty of pics as the mods keep rolling in. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this.

Let’s rewind a bit: I placed the order on August 22nd, 2022, and took delivery on July 31st, 2023. The wait was excruciatingly long—almost a full year! The original dealership played hardball, constantly pushing me back in line and even suggested I pay a $10k markup to get bumped up. I wasn’t about to drop that kind of cash on an Alpine White M3—maybe for an Individual color, but not this one. So, I canceled the order after months of waiting and, through a buddy in the business, connected with a local dealership. Shoutout to Konrad for making the magic happen and taking care of me!

Build Spec:

2023 G80 M3 Competition
Alpine White
Fiona Red Full Merino Leather
Executive Package
Driving Assistance Package
Parking Assistance Package
LED Laserlight Headlights - A must!
19/20 826M Black Wheels
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
Drive Recorder
Wireless Charging

Being in the wheel industry, I’ve always been drawn to BMWs—not just for their performance, but also for the way they look and drive. This M3 needed to stand out, not just with its aggressive stance but also with a custom wheel setup that truly reflects its character.

The mods were planned and ready to go before the car even arrived. I didn’t waste any time getting this build underway.

Exterior:

CRBN Industries Carbon Fiber Grill
CRBN Industries Carbon Fiber Air Ducts
CRBN Industries CS Spoiler
CRBN Industries Carbon Fiber Mirrors
CRBN Industries Carbon Fiber Antenna Cover
Stradale Design GTS Carbon Fiber Front Lip
50th Anniversary Roundels
IND Alpine White Painted Front Reflectors
IND Yellow DRLs
70% Ceramic Tint on all windows

Wheels & Suspension:

Strasse SV10-RS Ultralight Carbon in 20x10 & 20x11
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 275/30/20 and 295/30/20
AST HAS Lowering Kit

Engine Mods:

MAD Fat Boy Catless Downpipes
MAD Single Midpipe
MAD Axle Back Exhaust w/ Silver Tips
MAD Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake
Alpine White Painted Engine Cover
Gloss Red Powder Coated Strut Brace

Interior Mods:

Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel with Black Perforated Leather and ///M Stripe

I’m beyond excited to share more updates as they come. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to see where this build goes. Feel free to ask any questions or share your thoughts—I’m here for it!

Delivery Day - July 31st, 2023

A typical rainy day in Miami didn’t dampen the excitement. My buddy made sure the M3 was delivered to me, making the whole process smooth and easy. After the full intro and walk-through of the M3’s features, I was even more pumped to finally get behind the wheel. Here she is, right next to my brother’s 740i M Sport.

The next morning. Blown away at how fun this car is!

Ceramic Tint Day

I’m not a fan of dark tinted windows, so I opted for 70% Ceramic tint all around. It’s almost clear but does an excellent job of keeping the Miami heat at bay. Now, the cabin stays cool no matter how hot it gets outside.

First round of mods come in thanks to Ryan over at IND!

While waiting for the wheels to be made, I received the first set of mods: the AST HAS lowering kit, Yellow DRLs, Alpine White painted front reflectors, and the Carbon Antenna cover.

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Wheels & Suspension Day

Choosing the right wheels for my G80 was something I really wanted to get right. I didn’t want just any set—I wanted something unique, something that would make my build stand out. After some thought, I decided to go all in with our Strasse SV10-RS Ultralight Carbon wheels. These aren’t just any wheels; they’re a 2-piece setup with a Dymag FULL Carbon Fiber barrel and a forged aluminum center. We made these wheels as light as possible without sacrificing that deep concave look I love. And to make them even lighter, I added titanium assembly hardware and our Strasse Titanium Lug Bolts.

Getting the fitment just right was super important to me. I wanted the wheels to sit perfectly flush, but with that aggressive edge that makes the car look a bit meaner. After some tweaks, I got it exactly where I wanted—aggressive, but not over the top.

When it came to the color, I was really picky. After going back and forth, I settled on a new color we came up with: Satin Olympic Gold. I paired it with our 50/50 hardware in Gloss Black, and honestly, it turned out better than I could’ve hoped. The wheels just pop, and I’m thrilled with how they look.

For the suspension, I had a great chat with Ryan at IND. We decided on the AST HAS lowering kit because it drops lower than the KW HAS kit. Both are solid choices, but I wanted that extra bit of low to really bring the whole look together. After seeing some G80s around town, I knew this was the right move.

Here are some pics from the initial install. I’ll do a proper photoshoot later, so keep an eye out for that.

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Carbon - A Must!

The previous G82 M4 and E92 M3 were both white. I’ve always gone the white with Carbon route with my builds. I love how the Carbon stands out on a white M3.

After chatting with the local team over at Carbon Industries in Miami, I decided to go with their V2 Grill because of the ACC sensor. I also added the Carbon Air Ducts, Carbon Mirrors, Carbon CS Spoiler, and the Stradale Design GTS front lip. Really happy with how it turned out!

[f80got6speed]

Way to Go! This is a nice Build! Hope you drive it and enjoy it! Don’t save miles for the next owner 🤣

[MEZA@NWCarbonHaus]

Rob, hope you’re well. Beautiful build my friend!

[Influence]

Looks great overall. Always a fan of a clean Alpine White M3. Love the wheel design, but by going with the black carbon barrel, it makes the wheel look like a 17 or 18” as the barrel blends into the black tire sidewall. I’d imagine a one-piece wheel in that awesome gold color would have “popped” a lot more and would definitely look a lot larger. Or a color other than black for the barrel.

[MiamiFan13]

As always...great build by you. Car looks great. But damn....performance aside, I think that F82 in your signature still looks better.

[wxllxr]

Those wheels have done magical things to my penis. Not a fan of white cars but this is extremely sexual.

[M3ZCPNYC]

Uhhhhhhhhh….

[Jax327]

Looks great man! Good choice in the car color

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Wheel Appreciation Post

I’m seriously in love with these Strasse SV10-RS Ultralight Carbon wheels. The Satin Olympic Gold centers paired with the Carbon Fiber barrels create such a unique look. The details really stand out, from the deep concave to the Gloss Black Titanium assembly hardware—it all just works. These wheels just feel right on my M3. I couldn’t be happier with how they pull everything together and give the car an aggressive yet stylish stance.

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Originally Posted by f80got6speed

Way to Go! This is a nice Build! Hope you drive it and enjoy it! Don’t save miles for the next owner 🤣

Thanks man! I daily it and go to as many shows, meets, and events as I possibly can here in Miami! It's such a fun drive every single time.

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Originally Posted by MEZA@NWCarbonHaus

Rob, hope you’re well. Beautiful build my friend!

Thanks brother! Appreciate you always!

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Originally Posted by Influence

Looks great overall. Always a fan of a clean Alpine White M3. Love the wheel design, but by going with the black carbon barrel, it makes the wheel look like a 17 or 18” as the barrel blends into the black tire sidewall. I’d imagine a one-piece wheel in that awesome gold color would have “popped” a lot more and would definitely look a lot larger. Or a color other than black for the barrel.

Thanks man and TBH that was an initial fear of mine. From far, yes it can look like a black outer lip but once you're a few feet away, the Carbon pops and really stands out. This wheel setup gets so much love everywhere I go, and when it's sunny out, the Carbon pops even more!

I do have another set of wheels in the works right now, so will be posting pics with that soon!

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Originally Posted by MiamiFan13

As always...great build by you. Car looks great. But damn....performance aside, I think that F82 in your signature still looks better.

LOL thanks man! That was my last M4 too! I do miss her BUT the G80 is so much fun to drive! I need to update my signature haha.

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Originally Posted by wxllxr

Those wheels have done magical things to my penis. Not a fan of white cars but this is extremely sexual.

LMAO! Thanks?

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Originally Posted by M3ZCPNYC

Uhhhhhhhhh….

Hope that's a good uhhhhh lol!

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Originally Posted by Jax327

Looks great man! Good choice in the car color

Thanks man! I've been thinking of doing a stealth PPF. Not sure about it. Maybe a colored PPF but I have no idea what color I'd do. New wheels in the works, so maybe I'll work around that.

[stevefullgas]

Nice one, one of the best white I’ve seen , congrats 😎 (let’s go Heat )

[Jax327]

Originally Posted by Rob@StrasseWheels

Thanks man! I've been thinking of doing a stealth PPF. Not sure about it. Maybe a colored PPF but I have no idea what color I'd do. New wheels in the works, so maybe I'll work around that.

I thought about that too but I already got the whole front end wrapped. Worry about spending 7k for stealth and then I sell the car in a few years.

[jaekyl]

Build looking good so far! Loving the wheels! Been looking for the right set of wheels for my own G80. Alpine white is such a beautiful color!

[SSJVegita]

Rob@StrasseWheels

Hey man. Loving the car! I’d take it the exact same direction. You mentioned you had a buddy who was able to get you an allocation. Im in central Florida and having a hard time not getting screwed. I’m looking at getting into a g80 and want very specific color and spec for msrp. Nothing individual tho. Would your buddy be able to help a fellow forum member?