Vincent Arcelo began building his 2003 BMW 330i while through a hard time, and he used the car as his personal outlet. Arcelo's crew served as a support group for both himself and for his car, allowing him to bounce ideas off of them and decide which direction to take the car. After two years of show seasons, Arcelo was ready for an extreme transformation. He had the car sent out for a custom version of the Rocket Bunny Pandem kit for the E46, had it retrofitted and custom-made for his sedan.
Owner: Vincent Arcelo
Location: Vallejo, CA
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330i
Horsepower: 198 whp
Club: Endless Projects
SOCIAL:
Facebook: Vince Arcelo
Instagram: @projecteileen
Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Line of Sight Auto Photo, Thomas Stalcar, Brandon Laforteza, Rarebreed, Ethan M, Francis Tiongco, @jccmphotography.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
aFe POWER Magnum FORCE Stage-1 Pro 5R cold air intake system
Hydrodipped engine bay plastics in Kryptek Camo w/ Mineral gray base coat
EXHAUST:
Custom secondary cat
Custom resonator
Muffler delete
2-3-inch pipes
Quad tips
WHEELS & TIRES:
Seven K SK-Mecha wheels - 19x10 (f), 19x11.5 (r)
Toyo Tires
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Air Lift suspension w/ 3P management
BRAKES:
R1 Concepts Forged Line 6-piston front, 4-piston rear
Drilled / slotted rotors
EXTERIOR:
2015 BMW M4 Mineral Gray paint
VIS Racing carbon fiber GTR hood
VIS Racing CSL carbon fiber trunk
M3 front bumper
SRS-Tec rear bumper
Rocket Bunny Pandem M3 kit custom made to fit sedan
M3 side skirts
AC Schnitzer rear roof spoiler
LIGHTING:
Umnitza Orion V-2 angel eyes
Custom Umnitza demon eyes
XK-Glow engine, interior, and under body LED color changing light kit
INTERIOR:
Recaro SRD seats
Schroth Quick Fit Pro racing harnesses
Hydrodipped interior trim
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Focal IFBMW-S Component Kit with IFBMW-SUBv.2
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Best Euro 1st and 2nd at multiple shows
Best of Show at the All that Slammedness Car Show
FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Custom Rocket Bunny E46 M3 Pandem Kit. Nobody else has it."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
N54 motor swap, with single turbo conversion kit
e90 6 speed manual transmission swap
SPONSORS:
West Coast Hydrographix
LT Motorwerks
Air Lift Performance Suspension
Toyo Tires
Seven K Wheels
R1 Concepts
SHOPS/MECHANICS:
West Coast Hydrographix
LT Motorwerks
AE Auto Spa
Independent Euro