but theres nothing like knowing you got a real ///M
can dress it up as much as you like.

but I don't want an M3 they are two to a penny have a **** stigma

if I was to do it I'd even take the M logo off the engine cover.

I already have a tried and tested platform (my car) no rust, complete so with no "pre issues" to sort out prior to conversion I can get an engine etc from friends at FAB direct cheap enough ,and if I wanted they would even fit it all for me.

I wouldn't use the M3 exhaust back box due to having to hack the spare wheel well, and I'd use my existing 5" bore exhaust system with a spot of welding to the cat down pipe on the M3 engine.

plus I don't like quad exhausts