Matt Watkins keeps active in his local automotive community, as well as online in automotive social media spheres. A little more than a year ago he began working on his 2005 BMW 330i, taking it from a completely stock vehicle to something he is proud to show off on the streets and at shows.

Owner: Matt Watkins
Location: West Vancouver, BC
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330i
Horsepower: 250 whp
Club: North Shore Auto Society

SOCIAL
Facebook: Matt Watkins
Instagram: @vncvr_e46

Photography by Ethan Folkman (@etansinsta), Josh Fletcher (@fletchelement), Matt Watkins.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Dinan stage 2 high-flow intake
• Dinan stage 2 throttle body
• Active Autowerke catless race headers

EXHAUST

• Custom 2.5-inch exhaust
• Dual Vibrant Performance 3-inch beveled tips

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Dinan stage 2 performance software and tune

WHEELS & TIRES

• ESR SR01 wheels - 18x9.5 +35 (f/r)
• Federal SS595 tires - 225/40/18 (f/r)
• ECS Tuning spacers - 12.5mm (f), 15mm (r)

BRAKES

• BMW M Performance brake conversion

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Fortune Auto 500 coilovers w/ radial bearings

EXTERIOR

• M3 front bumper conversion
• MTech II rear bumper conversion
• Hamann M3 Front Lip
• Custom front splitter with rods
• CSL Style rear spoiler lip

LIGHTING

• DEPO Eagle LED tail lights
• Custom LED halo headlights

INTERIOR

• M3 Sport steering wheel
• M Sport seats

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Favorite modification is definitely my Fortune Auto coilovers. The ride quality and handling after installing them blew me away."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Forged internals
• ITBs
• ESS supercharger

SPONSORS

• ESR Wheels
• Fortune Auto Suspension

SHOPS/MECHANICS

• Marci Automotive
• Nickel Automotive