Employee's Dream BMW M340i Transformation: Turbo Upgrade, Color Shift Wrap & Track Day

The Ultimate Employee Car Build

• 🎯 Joe's 2020 BMW M340i received a complete transformation as a reward for his hard work on the new Throttle.com website.
• 🚀 The build focused on enhancing performance, aesthetics, and driving dynamics, culminating in a surprise track day.

Performance Enhancements

• ⚡ A Pure 900 turbocharger upgrade was installed, capable of supporting over 800 horsepower, significantly boosting power and boost.
• 💨 The induction system was upgraded with an MST cold air intake and aluminum charge pipes to handle increased airflow and power.
• ❄️ A CSF triple stack cooling system, including an intercooler and transmission cooler, was added to manage the increased heat from the turbo upgrade.
• 🔊 An AWE Touring Cat-back exhaust system was fitted to enhance the sound profile without excessive drone.

Suspension, Brakes, and Wheels

• ⚙️ BC Racing BR series coilovers with 32-way adjustable damping and ride height were installed for improved handling and stance.
• 🛑 EBC Red Stuff pads and drilled/slotted rotors were fitted for upgraded braking performance.
• 🔧 SPL lower front control arms were added for precise alignment adjustments and improved roll center correction.
• 💎 Apex ML10RT wheels in race silver, wrapped in Falken RT 660 Plus tires, were installed for enhanced grip and aesthetics.

Aesthetic and Interior Upgrades

• 🎨 The car received a full color change wrap in Pure PPF with a striking purple-to-blue shift, described as 'purple rain'.
• 🌟 A starlight headliner with a custom Throttle logo was installed in the interior.
• 🏎️ Keys Motorsports carbon fiber paddle shifters, a new shifter, and an Element fire extinguisher were added to the cabin.
• 💨 Additional exterior carbon fiber parts, including a front lip, side skirts, and a rear spoiler, were fitted.

Dyno Tuning and Track Day

• 📈 The M340i was tuned by HCP remotely from Denmark, achieving 551 horsepower and 535 lb-ft of torque on E85 fuel.
• 🏁 Joe experienced his dream car with a surprise track day at Englishtown Raceway, showcasing the car's enhanced performance and handling.
• 🎉 The transformation resulted in a car that Joe described as 'amazing' and 'the best day ever'.