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Darth Maul
This E92 M3 project is out of this galaxy.

Posted:  May 27, 2009
Type:  Feature Car, BMW, M3
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In a galaxy far, far away, one could only wish they had such a fine piece of machinery to pilot on Tatooine. Well, maybe not Tatooine since that place is just full of sand (which by the way, Hayden Christensen really hates)…maybe Naboo. Regardless of which planet BMW M3s would belong on in the world of Star Wars, this E92 M3 project by MW Design Technik has been nicknamed Darth Maul and for good reason. You see, Darth Vader just isn’t cool enough. He’s old, he’s outdated, and quite frankly, he just finished off the series not quite a bad ass. Darth Maul on the other hand…well that guy wielded one of the coolest light sabers ever and even though he never really said a word – he was a straight bad ass. And that’s what this BMW E92 M3 is.

The full black out treatment on this Jerez Black M3 begins the malicious theme any Sith Lord would just die for. MW Design Technik starts all projects out with their style of "Concept Tuning". This process begins with a series of hand and digital renderings to create the entire theme and overall design of the vehicle before any parts are even ordered. This ensures that the project is unique and exciting and lives up to MW Design's level of standards. Lewis and Mike from MW Design are fanatics when it comes to details. After the concept stage was completed, MW Design Technik then called on its partners, IND-Distribution, Supreme Power Parts, Blitzgear, and CG Motorsports to bring in a ton of high profile goods. After the goods arrived MW Design began to oversee every step of the build from start to finish often making minor revisions on the fly wherever necessary. The front end has been completely morphed with an Amuse Ericsson front bumper accented with a carbon fiber overlay. The Amuse Ericsson goods didn’t stop there, as their trunk has also found a new home. The carbon fiber theme continues throughout the car, with a carbon fiber rear diffuser, side vents and mirrors. Though Darth Maul mostly sports red paint, this E92 M3 carries orange highlights throughout the vehicle. We have to admit, these orange vehicles really set the car off and subtly highlights the curves of the vehicle that can normally be lost on a black vehicle. Edelweiss Autobody is credited for executing the unique paint and body work based on MW Design's original concept.

Wheel Experts / Modulare Forged then came into play with an aggressive set of 20-inch Modulare M6 wheels made to order to MW Design's strict specifications. The classy design becomes aggressive and form fitting to the project with matte black faces, glossy black lips and gloss black hardware. The center caps have also received a matte black treatment with orange accents. Subtle details such as a floating MW Design logo sits atop the gloss black lips in a contrasting matte black finish which your eye is only drawn to by the color matched orange coated valves. The 20x9-inch wheels in the front are wrapped with none other than high quality Falken FK452 tires in a 245/30/20 size while the rear 10.5-inch wheels sport 285/25/20 sized FK452 rubber. Last but not least, this Darth Maul E92 M3 has a much lower stance thanks to a set of H&R Sport springs.

Consider this the first chapter of what will probably be a successful trilogy of modification stages. MW Design Technik has clued us in that goods from Eisenmann and a supercharger from G Power is in the works. Perhaps to round off the third installment will be a beautiful set of custom Brembo brakes. You can be sure Tunerzine.com will be the first to report the rest of Darth Maul’s progression. Luckily for us, he won’t be gone after the first installment.

SPECS

2009 BMW E92 M3 | Jerez Black + Fox Red Interior / 6 speed manual

Exterior:
Amuse Ericsson Front Bumper with custom Orange highlights + Carbon Fiber Overlay, Amuse Ericsson Trunk + Carbon Fiber Overlay, Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser with custom Orange highlights, Carbon Fiber Side Vents with custom Orange highlights, Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors

Wheels/Tires:
Modulare M6 20x9 F 20x10.5 R Wheels - Matte Black Centers/Gloss Black Lips + Custom Matte Black Center Caps with Orange Accents, Falken FK452 245/30/20 F 285/25/20 R Tires

Suspension:
H&R Sport springs

Coming Soon:
Eisenmann Race Exhaust with custom black powder coated tips (in transit), G-Power Stage II Supercharger ~ 600hp, Brembo Big Brake Kit with custom color combination

Thanks To:
Wheel Experts, Modulare Forged, IND-Distribution, Supreme Power Parts, CG Motorsports, Edelweiss Autobody, Blitzgear, Auto West BMW, Ben Lee Photography / WWW.BENLEE.CA / Chantel Elloway for modeling

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