Silverstone M3 - Canards, Sideskirt extensions

[hC1001]

Just installed canards and sideskirts today. I was worried the canards would be a bit too much but its not bad.

Getting a bunch of PMs about mods so updated with mod list.
Exterior:
-2M Fiberglass GTS hood with OEM vent grill. Hood seems narrower than stock. Fitment wasnt great initially but you can make it look good by adjusting the other body panels around it. The fenders are pushed in as much as possible(wish there was 2mm more adjustment on each side to be perfect). The sides of the hood where it cruves closer to the windshield, above the side fender grills was very tight to the fender. I removed material from the hood to have a more consistent panel gap all around. Hood seems very brittle internally, Makes cracking noises when weight or pressure is applied to top surface. I use the slam down hood method to close. Overall, I was able to make it look good and not bother me.
-M-Performance CF splitters
-3D Design replica front lip
-Autotecknic canards
-RK Carbon sideskirt extensions
-M-Performance rear diffuser
-M-Performance rear spoiler
-Sto N Sho Front plate mount

Interior:
-M-Performance electronic wheel
-M-Performance carbon/alcantara shifter with tri stitch boot.
-M-Performance E-brake
-M-Performance aluminum pedals
-BMW F15 X6 10.25" idrive display retrofit
-Rennline phone mount
-Leather glovebox

Engine:
-Bootmod3 Stage1 93oct
-CSF heat exchanger
-VRSF top mount intercooler
-Dinan X pipe
-Dinan muffler
-Mishimoto oil catch can

Suspension/wheels:
-TC Kline 350F/600R double adjustable coilovers
-GC Camber plates
-Fallline rear toe links
-Powerflex thrust arm bushings
-Volk TE037 19x9.5ET25 265/35/19 19x11ET37 295/30/19 Michelin Pilot 4S
-Isolated 80A poly tranny mounts. Trannny has much less movement but NVH increased very slightly. Doesnt bother me.
-Powerflex purple front and rear diff bushings. Feels like stock or slightly stiffer.

[careagax5m]

Looks awesome!!!

[Humdizzle]

was never a fan of the canards.

seems like you are going with an aggressive look judging by the enormous exhaust tips. if thats the case i would do a more aggressive diffuser and spoiler to tie everything in.

wheels and the CS hood look hot though!

[sna66]

Looks great except for canards, ruin it imho

[hC1001]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

was never a fan of the canards.

seems like you are going with an aggressive look judging by the enormous exhaust tips. if thats the case i would do a more aggressive diffuser and spoiler to tie everything in.

wheels and the CS hood look hot though!

Originally Posted by sna66

Looks great except for canards, ruin it imho

I can understand that and i had the same thoughts when deciding if i wanted to put them on. Just wanted to try something a little different instead of looking like every other M3/M4s on the road.

They were free and came with a bunch of spare parts in a box. The clearcoat had worn off so the only thing i needed to invest in was a can of clearcoat and doublesided tape. The good thing is they are not drilled and bolted to the bumper, so easily removable... Just some sore fingers the next day from removing the tape

[sna66]

Originally Posted by hC1001

I can understand that and i had the same thoughts when deciding if i wanted to put them on. Just wanted to try something a little different instead of looking like every other M3/M4s on the road.

They were free and came with a bunch of spare parts in a box. The clearcoat had worn off so the only thing i needed to invest in was a can of clearcoat and doublesided tape. The good thing is they are not drilled and bolted to the bumper, so easily removable... Just some sore fingers the next day from removing the tape

Totally get it, I tried really hard to like them, from every angle

[stugotz]

Looks mean! Nicely done

[nbennettksu]

bless you, you took your rocker mouldings off install your sideskirt extensions. Here I thought I was handy by using self tapping screws.

It all looks great with the wheels. Are you lowered on EMD springs by chance? If so, did you go without the rear spring spacer?

[hC1001]

Originally Posted by nbennettksu

bless you, you took your rocker mouldings off install your sideskirt extensions. Here I thought I was handy by using self tapping screws.

It all looks great with the wheels. Are you lowered on EMD springs by chance? If so, did you go without the rear spring spacer?

Its really super simple to remove the side skirts. 11 plastic pins on each side and then pull it outwards starting from the rear.

Sorry no im not on EMD springs, im on TC Kline coilovers. Thanks.

[cfm56d7b]

Very sharp addition to an already great car! Nice wheels.

[TRYM3]

I actually really like it! Ive never been a fan of silverstone but it looks great with everything together. Who makes the canards?

[hC1001]

Thanks. I wasnt planning to get a Silverstone F80 but i saw some pics that showed how much color shift it has from silver to blue and liked it. Think Autotecknic makes these but you can find the same style on ebay from China sellers.

[hC1001]

Updated First post with mod list.
Pic from this weekend.




Installed M-Performance V2 wheel. Replaced Alcantara wheel. I think i like the Alcantara wheel installed better but the V2 wheel feels really good in the hands.

[hC1001]

Picked up and added modified M-performance CF splitters to the front bumper. Not sure how i feel about it yet. Might take time to get use to or maybe i have to see it in different lighting.




Decided to also change up the interior.
-M-performance electronic steering wheel. I like the feel of the V2 wheel in my hands better but the lights are fun to watch on the new wheel.
-M-Performance carbon/alcantara shifter with tri stitch boot
-Leather glovebox