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This 1988 BMW E30 is a real M3 that was restored and modified by a team of college students for SEMA last year. Their initiative, Honest Assembly, brought together industry experts to train college students on doing their build, and it is the first of its kind, with a full F80 M3 drivetrain swap.

Learn more at Honest Assembly:
https://honestassembly.com/

Build Sheet:
F80 M3 engine (S55B30) and transmission (6 Speed) - First swap of its kind in the world
All 6 F80 coolers and pumps with custom plumbing, 4 fans, and controllers 
CSF charge cooler and heat exchanger
F80 M3 ABS (converted to 4 channel), F80 brake master cylinder/booster (modified pedal box)
AP Racing Radi-Cal front callipers designed for the F80 from Essex Racing
Extensive hidden chassis reinforcements
Full nut and bolt restoration down to bare metal
Every plastic or rubber component was replaced
Many brand new hard to find “NLA” parts were sourced from around the world over a 3 year period (head lights, tail lights, EV0 3 body parts)
Custom coding and tuning from BPM Sport
Chassis consulting and components from BimmerWorld
MCS 3 Way remote dampers and true rear coilovers
Custom subframes 
Tubular suspension with custom geometry arms from SLR Speed built specifically for this application.
Forgeline centerlock wheels with offsets to accommodate customized suspension/brake components
Differential machined for 4 clutches, custom ramp angles, and a non-e30 3.38 ratio from DiffsOnline
Cardinal red napa interior
Leather wrapped dash, console, and pillars 
Stainless steel oval exhaust from Ouroboros Fabrication
E46 rear brakes
Carbon fiber spoiler and Gurney flap