“Beauty, brawn and style,” that’s how Andy Nissen-Barber describes his 2002 BMW M3. A lot of time and effort has gone into this build, which is evident through the immense modifications. These include a built motor with Wiseco pistons and Arrow Precision rods, Rogue Engineering mid-pipe with an electronic dump, BC Racing coilovers and a custom purple wrap. Nissen-Barber says plans for the future include a Walbro dual in-tank setup, an engine tune for “a little more hp,” racing seats, a “tig-welded half-cage,” and a possible color change.
Owner: Andy Nissen-Barber
Location: Kirkland, Washington, United States
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3
Horsepower: 700 whp
Club: N/A
SOCIAL:
Facebook: Andy Nissen-Barber
Instagram: andy4f,vogueautowerks
Photography by Mike Tsao, KStuned.com, Anthony Kim Photography, Blat Blat Pew Pew.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Built motor w/ Wiseco pistons & Arrow Precision rods
HPF (cold side tubes, manifold, catch can)
Steed Speed exhaust manifold
Radium Engineering/Aeromotive fuel system
Walbro 450LPH pump
Carbon fiber 4-inch intake
Mishimoto radiator & oil cooler
EXHAUST:
HPF downpipe
Rogue Engineering midpipe w/ electronic dump
Gruppe M titanium rear section
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
AEM (standalone ECU, wideband, serial gauge)
DRIVELINE:
HPF clutch
Modified stock differential w/ taller 3.15 gears
WHEELS & TIRES:
CCW LM20 - 18x9.5 (f), 18x11 (r)
Toyo Proxes R888 - 245/40-18 (f), 275/40-18 (r)
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
BC Racing coilovers
UUC Motorwerks sway bars & camber arms
Complete polyurethane bushings
BRAKES:
StopTech Sport 355mm 6-piston rotors, (f)
StopTech Sport Brake Kit (r)
EXTERIOR:
Complete purple wrap w/ matte metallic purple door jams
Vorsteiner V-CSL bumper (f)
CSL-style trunk & diffuser
LIGHTING:
LED taillights
Depo headlights w/ HID and LED Halos
INTERIOR:
Custom rear seat delete
Black brushed aluminum trim
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Pioneer in-dash touchscreen
Morel Hybrid components (f)
Genesis 2-channel amplifier
Arc Audio bass amplifier
Image Dynamics IDQ subwoofers
Custom lightweight fiberglass box in truck’s side panel
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
IMSCC Import Meet
NWmotiv inMotion (x2) - 1st Place: 2-Door Street, Sponsors Choice
NWmotiv Forum Fest - Best BMW
HIN - Best BMW
DriftCon (x3) - Best Exterior Finish, Best Euro (x2)
BNB Dyno Day - Highest HP
Northwest Nights (x2) - Best Euro, Best of Show
FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
“The purple wrap because when it was silver, it blended in too much. All the hp in the world can't make a silver E46 unique”
SPONSORS:
Vogue Autowerks
Lab22
Mishimoto
SHOPS / MECHANICS:
Vogue Autowerks
Lab22
