2018 F81 M3 Touring 6MT Build Thread

RyanBMW · 03-05-2021, 06:55 PM

Wagon Fever!!

AndrewC1989 · 03-05-2021, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringM3

I think there are around 8 or 9 F81 conversions at this point.

And every single one of them is DCT

Will this one be 6MT?

M3_Legend · 03-05-2021, 07:41 PM

looking forward to this

Belong · 03-05-2021, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouringM3

I think there are around 8 or 9 F81 conversions at this point.

Nick P in the UK
"Kam" in the UK has built like 3 of them
Somebody in Scandanavia (maybe Norway) built a white one
There's a Fashion Grey F81CS in The Netherlands
A Dakar Yellow in the UK
A Purple in the UK

There's a Purple one here in the states in Philly

And every single one of them is DCT

Awesome project!!

Mines almost done and also will be 6 MT..

TouringM3 · 03-05-2021, 09:45 PM

Hey Everyone –
I'm working on the first video episode, and hope to have that out by Sunday.

In the meantime, here's the advance update on progress!

I spent the last week getting the wagon interior fully stripped out.
I had no idea what a pain in the ass getting all of the interior out was going to be, and keeping track of all the wiring.

Here's a pic of a very lightened F31 for y'all!

Alexander13. · 03-05-2021, 11:21 PM

sub'd looking forward to seeing a full build!

capt_slow · 03-06-2021, 01:40 AM

At last! America shall finally have its forbidden fruit.

redEYEjedi · 03-06-2021, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by x.shell

Finally one in the US. Good luck! We'll be awaiting your updates.

Please paint it Fire Orange or something crazy. GT4 front end for bonus points.

There's actually at least one in the US for 2 years now.

redEYEjedi · 03-06-2021, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TouringM3

Hey Everyone –
I'm working on the first video episode, and hope to have that out by Sunday.

In the meantime, here's the advance update on progress!

I spent the last week getting the wagon interior fully stripped out.
I had no idea what a pain in the ass getting all of the interior out was going to be, and keeping track of all the wiring.

Here's a pic of a very lightened F31 for y'all!

Keep up the good work man. Tackling this is not a small job. Ive had 2 major E91 projects and based on the electronics in the F8x F3x, I know for a fact you have a lot of work ahead of you.

AUSf22 · 03-06-2021, 03:15 AM

Sweet! will be following the project, exciting times ahead.

Lady Jane · 03-06-2021, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TouringM3

In the meantime, here's the advance update on progress!

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TouringM3 · 03-06-2021, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redEYEjedi

There's actually at least one in the US for 2 years now.

YES – a guy outside of Philly, i just e-met him about a month ago "M___Vision" on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/m____vision/

TouringM3 · 03-06-2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by redEYEjedi

Keep up the good work man. Tackling this is not a small job. Ive had 2 major E91 projects and based on the electronics in the F8x F3x, I know for a fact you have a lot of work ahead of you.

I'm sure you're right.
My project "coach" Ryan at Dynasport made sure that when i was on the hunt for my F31, that i was looking for an LCI version – so all of the standard wiring and computer systems would be of the same generation. That should help significantly.

Where i'm fully expecting to run in to snags / jobs:
• Transitioning the M3 body harness to a power tailgate
• Patching in the KAFAS (lane / collision) system from the F31 into the F80 harness
• Patching in the power moonroof into the F80 harness
• Other shit that i didn't expect

TouringM3 · 03-06-2021, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Belong

Awesome project!!

Mines almost done and also will be 6 MT..

Looks gorgeous!
Is that Tanzanite blue or the 30 Jahre color? I can't tell, but regardless looks bad ass.

stein_325i · 03-06-2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Belong

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouringM3

I think there are around 8 or 9 F81 conversions at this point.

Nick P in the UK
"Kam" in the UK has built like 3 of them
Somebody in Scandanavia (maybe Norway) built a white one
There's a Fashion Grey F81CS in The Netherlands
A Dakar Yellow in the UK
A Purple in the UK

There's a Purple one here in the states in Philly

And every single one of them is DCT

Awesome project!!

Mines almost done and also will be 6 MT..

Absolutely stunning

il Nemico · 03-06-2021, 11:23 AM

Subscribed to this and as a local PDXer, I can't wait to see in person!!

Best of luck my dude!!

theserbatron · 03-06-2021, 12:01 PM

Just out of curiosity, why does the entire interior have to come out?

h_bakken · 03-06-2021, 12:33 PM

OMG so many wires!

Terrifying to look at! I get nervous just hooking up the battery tender to my M4GTS

Kudos to you, I still remember drooling over M Coupe way back when.

Still scratching my head about BMW not bringing the new M touring to US, I means Audi is selling RS6 Avant for well north ok 100k, what gives?

Keep us posted

m5 guy · 03-06-2021, 07:28 PM

Awesome! Subscribed for sure!

cfm56d7b · 03-06-2021, 08:01 PM

This project is destined for a record book of some kind. Looking forward to the updates!

The picture with engine completely removed is both sobering and exciting. Wow.

MFNATIK · 03-06-2021, 08:35 PM

WOW, wish BMW made these b/c I definitely want one! Subbed!

TEGRITY · 03-06-2021, 09:44 PM

Awesome. I can only dream of such a project! Kudos to you and your friends.

Paint it in HS!!!! (Watch Joe Achilles video of the m340i touring in HS). Goes beautifully with the wagon!

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