Buying a 2016 BMW F80 M3 and modifying it immediately - Part 3 (BIG BRAKE KIT!)

Summary

This video follows two car enthusiasts as they modify a BMW M3. They start by washing the car, then install upgraded brakes from EBC including two-piece floating rotors and 6-piston calipers. After installing the brakes, they test them out and are thrilled with the stopping power. A friend brings by his modified M3 for inspiration. They point out similarities and differences between the cars like the red interior and carbon fiber side skirts. Overall, the episode focuses on installing high-performance brakes and gathering ideas to continue customizing their BMW M3 giveaway car.

Takeaways

• 😊 They are giving away an F80 M3 plus $20K cash in a contest
• 👷‍♂️ Installed upgraded EBC brakes with 6-piston calipers and floating rotors
• 🚘 The new brakes have much more stopping power than stock
• 🔧 Also installing new wheels, tires, suspension parts during the build
• 🛠️ Have future plans to modify the exterior more and change the color
• 🚦 Test drove the car and had to emergency brake very hard to test the brakes
• 🚗 Another M3 owner stopped by to compare builds and share ideas
• 🔑 His M3 has red leather interior and is manual transmission
• ⛽️ He's gone through multiple engine rebuilds so keeping mods simple for now
• 👍 Got inspiration for some exterior styling elements to add to their build

Q & A

What modifications are being done to the BMW M3 in this episode?

In this episode, they are installing a big brake kit with 2-piece floating rotors, 6-piston calipers in the front, and upgraded brake pads.

Why do they need to remove the heat shield for the big brake kit installation?

The big brake kit rotors are larger in diameter compared to the stock rotors. The heat shield needs to be removed to provide clearance for the larger rotors.

What brake fluid are they using when bleeding the brakes?

EVC provided them with some brake fluid to use when bleeding the brakes after installing the big brake kit.

How does the car's braking improve after installing the big brake kit?

The braking improves significantly. Ricky mentions the brakes feel very hard after bleeding them. They also do hard braking tests at 60 mph and the car is able to stop much faster.

What forced induction options are available for the BMW F80 M3?

The video does not discuss any forced induction options. As per my research, the most common options are supercharger kits or turbocharger kits from companies like ESS Tuning, VF Engineering, and Pure Turbos.

What transmission options exist for the F80 M3?

The F80 M3 comes with either a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) or a 6-speed manual transmission. Cy's guest M3 has a 6-speed manual.

What suspension upgrades will they be doing on their F80 M3 project car?

The video does not specify if they will be upgrading the suspension. Cy's guest car has Emanual Design lowered springs installed.

What wrap/paint color changes are planned for their F80 M3?

Towards the end, they mention the car's black exterior color will not remain for long and more surprises are coming, hinting at a color change.

What are some appearance mods they are considering from the guest M3?

After seeing the guest M3, they are considering changing to black kidney grilles like that car has. They also liked the carbon fiber side skirt extensions.

Why did they choose the dual-clutch transmission over the manual?

They explain that since they are giving the car away, many participants may not know how to drive manual. The DCT allows them to open the giveaway to a wider audience.