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The week leading up to SEMA is always intense but also a load of fun. It’s our time to pull out all the stops and see what it is we can accomplish. The “Black Betty” M4 has been a build in progress for some time and it’s getting some final updates as we speak.

The car will be showcased with the Akrapovic booth this year. As many of you know by previous threads (and the Akrapovic Livery) the car currently has the Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust system installed. The sound of this system is incredible, and the ability to control the valves is extremely convenient. Surrounding the carbon exhaust tips is the Akra rear diffuser in matte carbon. This will prove to be a focal point for the rest of the carbon later.





Once the car was delivered we got to work. We started with installing H&R Super Sport Springs (which would change later on.) It gave us a nice ride and stance, but we still wanted the adjustability. Along with the suspension came a set of 20x10 HRE Satin Bronze P104’s. These wheels accented the car beautifully and gave us a nice fitment with the current suspension.

Paintwork was next and this car became the guinea pig for future M4’s. We removed the seat backs from the front seat and rear headrests. We also removed the steering wheel trim and the shifter bezel. These all received red paint to match the calipers we had painted the same color.

With this car now covered in full Akra Livery we decided to start focusing on the subtle touches. We wanted all the carbon to match, so we thought the best way was to go matte. We installed Carbon M Performance Mirror Caps, Rear Spoiler, Front Lip, and E-Brake. We sprayed everything matte carbon in house and most people agree is looks incredible. The matte carbon against the metallic black paint is an incredible contrast. Later we would have the carbon roof wrapped in matte clear to match the rest of the car.













We shifted our focus back to suspension once KW Height Adjustable Springs became available. These gave us the the flexibility we were looking for. We did however run into an issue. We were running 20x10 up front and the spring perch didn’t allow us to lower the car to where we wanted (only about 1.2’” lower than stock.)









We switched shortly after to a set of BLK 20x9.5 501 GTR’s with a slightly lower offset. This setup gave us the stance we had been searching for. Everyone loved how those wheels looked and the quality is phenomenal. For the big show however, we went with a company that hadn't met our M4 yet...











BBS FI’s have become known for their quality, weight, and overall look. These particular wheels are 20x9.5 in a Titanium finish with BBS Performance Red Centers to match the rest of the car. We couldn’t be more excited with how the car looks right now.









You may notice in the photos below that the grills seem to have disappeared. Well as many of our fellow shops can probably attest, SEMA can have you working right down to the wire. We wanted to update the color of the grills and they are drying as we speak.