{"id":49109,"date":"2023-08-22T12:19:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T12:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highwaytale.com\/?p=49109"},"modified":"2023-08-22T12:19:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T12:19:22","slug":"watch-bmw-m3-touring-get-its-roof-chopped-off-for-a-good-reason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highwaytale.com\/tuning-technology\/watch-bmw-m3-touring-get-its-roof-chopped-off-for-a-good-reason\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch BMW M3 Touring Get Its Roof Chopped Off For A Good Reason"},"content":{"rendered":"
A recent video released on YouTube<\/em> by the R44 Performance<\/em> channel shows a daring transformation as a BMW M3 Touring undergoes a remarkable alteration \u2013 its roof being chopped off. But before you gasp in disbelief, rest assured that there’s a good reason behind this dramatic modification.<\/p>\n The mission was relatively simple \u2013 do what BMW didn\u2019t do. Or, more precisely, swap the speedy wagon\u2019s original roof with a carbon fiber upgrade from Alpha N. The process begins with meticulous preparation. The experts from IND Distribution delve deep into the car’s interior, carefully removing trim pieces, the headliner, the boot lid, the roof rails, and a labyrinth of cables. This step is akin to peeling back the layers of the car’s character, revealing the intricate anatomy beneath. But the real spectacle unfolds when the team courageously takes on the task of cutting away the original roof.<\/p>\n The old roof is liberated from its original welding points. To ensure the car’s protection throughout the procedure, it is enveloped in a cocoon of nylon, both inside and out. This encapsulating layer shields the M3 Touring from any potential mishaps during the delicate operation. The climax of the video arrives as the new carbon fiber roof takes its rightful place atop the car’s structure, expertly glued into position.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here comes the logical question \u2013 why does the M3 Touring come with a steel roof when the mechanically identical M3 Sedan features a carbon fiber panel from the factory? BMW Blog<\/em> has the answer \u2013 BMW\u2019s Munich plant which builds the M3 had to be fitted with new tools, especially for the wagon version of the performance car. The automaker expected the M3 Touring to be a niche product, meaning it wouldn\u2019t have made sense for such an investment to be made.\u00a0<\/p>\n And as for this particular car, it was imported to the United States and is currently being prepared for its participation in this year\u2019s SEMA. In addition to the carbon fiber roof, it also features a more aggressive exterior, air suspension, Vossen wheels, and EBC brakes.<\/p>\n Gallery: BMW M3 Touring with carbon fiber roof <\/h3>\n
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