..::PSI::.. 1988 E30 M3 DTM Replica

Sean@PSI · 03-09-2015, 09:26 PM

While the majority of our exposure here on Bimmerpost is with the newer BMW models, as a full service shop we've seen just about every single year and platform produced in this country - and some from overseas as well. One of the best examples of our passion for the classic BMWs is this comprehensive DTM replica belonging to the owner of PSI. The result of singular vision and countless hours of hard work, this head-turning machine was featured in European Car magazine, and today gives our shop character and inspiration - plus seeing plenty of driving time!

All over the world enthusiasts collect 1:18 and 1:43 scale models of vehicles that define their own personal love for automobiles. Their collections shed light on the dream cars that they aspire to own someday. But for some, the models define what they currently own or what they will build in the future.

Enter the Kurt Thiim 1988 Race Car:

MOD LIST:
S52 Swap w/ OBD 1 Conversion
RD Sport RHD Headers
Full Custom Exhaust
Euro 3.5 HFM w/ 24lb injectors
Custom tuning by Active Autowerke
3M Matte Black Complete Wrap
3M Matte DTM Livery w/ Custom Cut Matte Decals and Lamborghini Pearl Yellow Striping
17 inch Hartge 3 piece Wheels
TC Kline Racing SA Coilover Suspension
RECARO Pole Position Seat

Enjoy the photos!

ShocknAwe · 03-09-2015, 09:59 PM

Awesome car. I fall in love with the E30M3 more every time I look at one.

MalibuBimmer · 03-09-2015, 10:31 PM

Does the big tail work? If so, how much downforce and how much faster in the slalom, etc.?"

Chihuahua · 03-10-2015, 06:11 AM

What happened to the original S14?

Efthreeoh · 03-10-2015, 06:48 AM

So other than the body shell, flared fenders, and some interior bits, this car about as many original E30 M3 parts as my 2006 E90 325i...

chris82 · 03-10-2015, 09:39 AM

Meh . . . I mean it's okay, but I expected more. And it doesn't have the S14!!!

Probably looks way awesomererer in person though!

Chihuahua · 03-11-2015, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chris82

And it doesn't have the S14!!!

That's really the heart and soul of every E30 M3; it just isn't the same car without it.

Sean@PSI · 03-12-2015, 10:45 AM

A few more of our DTM Replica.

Sean@PSI · 03-16-2015, 06:57 PM

NuclearSymphony · 03-16-2015, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

Does the big tail work? If so, how much downforce and how much faster in the slalom, etc.?"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

So other than the body shell, flared fenders, and some interior bits, this car about as many original E30 M3 parts as my 2006 E90 325i...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle B

That's really the heart and soul of every E30 M3; it just isn't the same car without it.

I believe the point of this entire build was NOT to have an OEM, or OEM+ M3. From the title and description, it is clear the idea was to re-create a classic DTM car - and to that end, it looks brilliant!

Sean@PSI · 03-23-2015, 01:31 PM

Here are a few more shots of the DTM Replica from around the shop. We also have the original photos from the European Car feature, and will share those shortly!

Sean@PSI · 03-31-2015, 05:37 PM

Here is the first set from the European Car photoshoot!

Sean@PSI · 04-11-2015, 08:43 PM

Sean@PSI · 04-13-2015, 01:20 PM

03-09-2015, 09:26 PM	#1
Sean@PSI 2425 Rep 5,017 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	..::PSI::.. 1988 E30 M3 DTM Replica While the majority of our exposure here on Bimmerpost is with the newer BMW models, as a full service shop we've seen just about every single year and platform produced in this country - and some from overseas as well. One of the best examples of our passion for the classic BMWs is this comprehensive DTM replica belonging to the owner of PSI. The result of singular vision and countless hours of hard work, this head-turning machine was featured in European Car magazine, and today gives our shop character and inspiration - plus seeing plenty of driving time! All over the world enthusiasts collect 1:18 and 1:43 scale models of vehicles that define their own personal love for automobiles. Their collections shed light on the dream cars that they aspire to own someday. But for some, the models define what they currently own or what they will build in the future. Enter the Kurt Thiim 1988 Race Car: MOD LIST: S52 Swap w/ OBD 1 Conversion RD Sport RHD Headers Full Custom Exhaust Euro 3.5 HFM w/ 24lb injectors Custom tuning by Active Autowerke 3M Matte Black Complete Wrap 3M Matte DTM Livery w/ Custom Cut Matte Decals and Lamborghini Pearl Yellow Striping 17 inch Hartge 3 piece Wheels TC Kline Racing SA Coilover Suspension RECARO Pole Position Seat Enjoy the photos!
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03-09-2015, 09:59 PM	#2
ShocknAwe 1Addict 3588 Rep 8,135 Posts Drives: E82, E70, 991.1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Awesome car. I fall in love with the E30M3 more every time I look at one. __________________ Build: 1er Project8 Hauler: M57 Truck Daily: 991.1 GTS
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03-09-2015, 10:31 PM	#3
MalibuBimmer Founder, Knights of the Roundel website 966 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 and 2018 AMG GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Santa Monica Mountains, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Mercedes AMG GT [0.00] 2018 Audi Q3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	Does the big tail work? If so, how much downforce and how much faster in the slalom, etc.?" __________________ Previously: 2014 i8; 2013 650i convertible; 2013 650i Gran Coupe; 2013 X1; 2010 550i GT; 2010 535 GT; 2010 Z4 3.5; 2008 535ixt; 2007 M6 convertible; 2006 650i convertible; 1996 Z3; 1980 633CSi; 1978 630CS; 1972 3.0CS; 1971 Bavaria. (1971; 1979-2005 & 2017 - ? -- the Mercedes years.)
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Chihuahua Brigadier General 4475 Rep 3,365 Posts Drives: E30 329iS, E65 Alpina B7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: TBD iTrader: (0)	What happened to the original S14?
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03-10-2015, 06:48 AM	#5
Efthreeoh General 19158 Rep 19,710 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	So other than the body shell, flared fenders, and some interior bits, this car about as many original E30 M3 parts as my 2006 E90 325i... __________________ A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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03-10-2015, 09:39 AM	#6
chris82 Brigadier General 837 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	Meh . . . I mean it's okay, but I expected more. And it doesn't have the S14!!! Probably looks way awesomererer in person though!
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Sean@PSI 2425 Rep 5,017 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	A few more of our DTM Replica.
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Sean@PSI 2425 Rep 5,017 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	Here are a few more shots of the DTM Replica from around the shop. We also have the original photos from the European Car feature, and will share those shortly!
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03-31-2015, 05:37 PM	#12
Sean@PSI 2425 Rep 5,017 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	Here is the first set from the European Car photoshoot!
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Sean@PSI 2425 Rep 5,017 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	And the final set!
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1ChrisRuck Lieutenant 248 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Springwoods Village, The Woodlands, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 M2 LCI [10.00]	Awesome car, great pics __________________ 2018 Alpine White M2 My Instagram Page *"What’s behind you doesn’t matter" –Enzo Ferrari*
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MCarsFan Lieutenant Colonel 363 Rep 1,805 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M5 F10 CP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW F10 M5 [10.00]	Great looking car!
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M3SSY Second Lieutenant 174 Rep 245 Posts Drives: E30 M3 / F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SW/FL iTrader: (0)	looking good!! I've got an 89 that sleeps a lot now... Attached Images
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04-27-2015, 08:05 PM	#20
techwhiz Colonel 454 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	I had an E30 then an E36 M3. While the E36 has an engine with more torque, the sound of the S14 with a Borla or something similar is just awesome. The problem with the S14 is tht they get tired and a good rebuild is on the order of $8K. Drop the newer motor in and put the S14 on a shelf. __________________ Arctic Metallic\CF Splitters, Spoiler, Mirror Covers\LED Tails\LSD\Tinted\Coded\Apex Square SM10-19"\LED Angel Eyes\Gloss Black Grill\Integrated V1 & Galaxy Tab\M-Performance Brakes\Cobb Tuned\xHP Flash\Resonator Removed and -> is your friend.
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