Performance BMW — September 2017

42 PERFORMANCE BMW

back. And if you’re making that kind of a

statement, you wouldn’t just settle for a

mundane silver fi nish, would you? What

would be the point of that?

“The wheels are pretty large, we didn’t

know if they were going to fi t,” Felix

laughs, artfully pretending that he hadn’t

had it all measured up by the micron

beforehand. “But it’s worked out perfect,

and I love the way they look against the

Yas Marina blue paint.” He’s not alone in

this opinion either; as you might imagine,

the reactions have been pretty positive.

“Yeah, one or two people have taken

photographs,” he smirks. “And for some

reason, one person really wanted an

autograph!” The wheels aren’t the only

exterior additions, though the others are a

little more subtle compared with the bold

fi nish on the Vossens. While The F80 M3

is an aggressive machine, there are plenty

of options available if you’re looking to

give it a bit more presence and a touch of

individuality, as Felix did, which is why

he’s hit the BMW M Performance catalogue

and treated his M3 to a few carbon goodies

from within. Up front you’ll fi nd a pair of

carbon fl aps, that is to say the lips either

side of the snarling central maw of the

front bumper, and to balance these the

rear has been fi tted with a carbon boot lip

spoiler and a subtle but very sexy carbon

diffuser, which really fi nishes off the rear

end a treat.

What’s next, then? Have these subtle but

well-chosen mods opened the fl oodgates

to future lunacy, or is this fella now

happy with his lot? “Well,” he considers,

rubbing his chin thoughtfully. “I do also

drive an RS6 Performance, although I’m

keeping that original. I think the next

project’s going to be a Ferrari 458 Italia on

air suspension.” Blimey. Where do these

youngsters get all their disposable

income, eh?

Felix sniggers at this age-based snidery.

At 26-years-old, he’s hardly a youngling in

the game. “You’re never too old to modify,”

he counters, “although, yes, I do have to

check with my girlfriend sometimes that

it’s OK...” Understandable, of course. Wise

counsel to guide the hand on the tiller of

#TeamVossen ●

Striking

20” forged

Vossens

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