The 2001-2006 BMW E46 M3. When it comes to modified Bimmers, this
chassis is one of the most popular choices. Powered by a 3.2L inline six
which produces 330-340hp stock, this car offers loads of performance
fun, both on the street and on the track. We've seen a few tuner shops
crank out MAJOR power out of this motor, with some even reaching the
1000hp club! That covers the "GO" side of the equation. As for the
"SHOW" side, there is a whole slew of upgrades available to change the
appearance of this chassis, from Mild, to WILD. Whether you're a fan of
the Tuner, Stance, Slammed, or Hellaflush circles, anything is possible
We
met with once individual who is taking his E46 M3 to the next level.
Enter Rick, from Aero Jacket. We have a long history with Rick and most
of us knew him from before getting involved with the automotive
aftermarket industry. We've seen the progress of his BMW M3 from its
inception as a factory stock car, to the eye-popping head-turning beast
that it is today.
The Aero Jacket Widebody M3 is slammed with a clean stance. The car is
comfortable enough for use as his daily driver, yet also meets his
performance needs on the track. For rollers, Rick wanted something
different from your usual setup on the BMW such as BBS LM's, Volk
TE37's, Volk CE28's or the slew of other common 3-Piece wheels. He
always wanted a set of Nutek Forged Wheels, and knew exactly what style
he was looking for. This Widebody M3 currently sits on Nutek Forged
Wheels 708 Concave Series in a wide fitment of 19x9.5 Front and 19x11.5
Rear. Usually when you go with a concave design, you sacrifice the
depth of the lip. He opted on having the concavity custom cut to a less
aggressive profile so that he could have the best of both worlds:
Concave Design and Deep Dish, together in one! We had the chance to do a
ride along on the Las Vegas Speedway with Rick and his Aero Jacket M3,
and it was a blast. We look forward to seeing (and feeling!) whatever
Rick has in store next for this beautiful BMW.
