Photos by Lawrence Yeh - Bavarian Exclusive
It's almost as common as your mom naggin' ya on a Saturday Morning when people's alter egos show up at car meets, boasting about how sweet their oil-burning bucket is. Then there are those that have a disdain for any car that is slightly better looking (or performing) than their own. But then we run into this Le Mans Blue E92 M3 and immediately think whoever owns this car is sure full of himself. But you have to keep in mind the old adage "Never judge a book by its cover!". That same bears true when it comes to Brian Kim. We complimented him on his very uniquely and tastefully modded monster, only for him to reply "Thanks, but it's just a stock M3". You would think he's just playing off the compliments, but he really thinks his car is stock! You want to laugh because its ludicrous to imagine someone taking such immensely positive comments about his sweet whip so lightly.
You have to understand not only Brian's vision of what he considers his perfect car, but also how he utilizes his car as to why he feels the way he does about it. You would think that after exhibiting his ride at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas he'd be on a binge of extreme arrogance. You would expect to see his car at shows such as Autocon or HIN. But the fact is this isn't your typical show Bimmer. As a matter of fact, it's not a show car at all.
Brian's vision of the perfect car is simple. It needs to be suitable for the track. Well Balanced. Functional. And yes of course Fast. It needs to be pure, raw race car. Nothing less will suffice. We believe his BMW M3 mirrors his exact vision of a track car, although he begs to differ. He mods for the track, not for shows. He jokes "I park so hard I broke my sprinklers at home. True story".
But jokes aside this ///Monster glows of pure race car. It's Downforce USA body kit & diffuser compliment the natural shape and curves of the M3s aerodynamics. She sits on 18'' Advan Racing Wheels. JRZ RS Pro Suspension not only gives her that nice stance, but also provides for superb handling and quick adjustment if needed on race day. Once you hit the start button it's as if you've pressed the launch button and are ready for take off. But not to worry, this rocket is equipped with Brembo 365/345 Brakes for exceptional stopping power.
The interior should be a prime indicator of what to experience when crawling into the cockpit. Recaro Pole Position seats with 5-Point Harness keep Driver & Passenger securely in check. 4-Point Roll Cage provides for excellent reinforcement of the Safety Harness. Upgraded ///M Steering Wheel, Pedals, & Shifter for added comfort when pushing the car to its limits on the racetrack.
She breathes through a combination Gruppe M intake & Dinan Chargepipe and roars through an Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust System. His S65 4.0L V8 Powerplant is optimally tuned to his Intake/Exhaust setup, which provides exceptional efficiency throughout the powerband and ensures all is running in sync.
You have to hand it to a guy who's passionate about not only his car, but passionate about raising the bar and pushing the boundaries of proper performance modding. Sure, this M3 isn't for everyone. But if you're all about combining functional performance and style, we're sure this car will inspire anyone with a sense of real Motorsport passion.
