Fully Custom BMW 328IS E36 Owned by Team Hybrid President James Lin Blends Style and Performance
- Oct 3, 2012
-3rd Place BMW and StopTech car for 2012 Motion Auto Show -3rd Place Euro/Other and NOS Energy Drink car at Import Showoff-Nisei -K&N car at Formula D, Irwindale race event Recently, K&N was able to catch up with Lin to talk about his E36 and how he was inspired to build such completely custom ride. What inspired you to have a passion for modifying cars? "Founding team Hybrid and Hybrid Hunnyz in January of 1995... dominating year after year... and reaching many of our team's milestones." What drew you to this specific model? "The DTM styling and the classic [look of the] BMW E36." When asked further about the uniqueness of his E36, Lin shared how it served as the test vehicle for the Tokico Illumina 5-Way adjustable shocks as well as how the car sports a motorized audio setup allowing the 4 SONY amps in the trunk to be raised with all the other electronic features loaded into this BMW. James also installed a K&N high performance intake kit among the other performance upgrades in the E36's engine bay. A full catalog of all James' mods is been listed:
Rieger GTR-1 Body Kit in Artic Silver Rieger GTR-1 Roof Spoiler in Artic Silver M3 Sport Package in Artic Silver M3 Side Moldings in Artic Silver BBR Carbon Fiber Lip European-Spec Headlight w/ Angel Eyes European-Spec Taillight European-Spec Side Markers in Artic Silver European-Spec Eyebrows in Artic Silver HID 5000K Head Lights HID 5000K Fog Lights B1 Hybrid Corner Bulbs Dual Way M3 Heated Side Mirrors in Artic Silver Wraptivo Carbon Fiber Decals Glossy White Decals by Graphic Impact
Racing Dynamic Carbon Fiber Valve Cover Racing Dynamic Polished Strut Bar BMW Grade Wrapped Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover BMW Grade Wrapped Carbon Fiber Fuse Box K&N Intake System w/ Carbon Fiber Filter European M3 Polished Oil Cap Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator Mishimoto Carbon Valve Cap Mishimoto Radiator Hoses HKS Klasse Exhaust System AMSOIL 10W-40 Premium Protection Oil AMSOIL Differential: Severe Gear 75W-90 AMSOIL Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube Clutch Masters 03041-HD00 FX100 Stage 1 Clutch Kit
Dresmann 3 Piece Rim Front: 19 X 8.5 Rear: 19 X 8.5 BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW Front: 215/35/ZR19 Rear: 215/35/ZR19 Brakes & Suspension: StopTech Trophy Street BBK: 4 Piston Front (One-off KIT and only set in the world) StopTech Trophy Street BBK: 2 Piston Rear (One-off KIT and only set in the world) StopTech Drilled 2-Piece AeroRotors (F & R) StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines StopTech High Performance Brake Pads (F & R) AMSOIL Dot 4 Brake Fluid Tokico Illumina 5-Way Adjustable Shocks/Springs Suspension Kit Energy Suspension Bushings
Sparco Piuma Steering Wheel Sparco Piuma Shift Knob Sparco Piuma Pedal Set for Manual Transmission Sparco Torino 2 w/ 3PT Sparco Double System Harness Sparco Track Set Sliders Sparco Seat Brackets NRG Short Hub NRG 3.0 Quick Release Torasport Brushed Aluminum Dash Kit Carbon Fiber Shift Boot Carbon Fiber E-Brake Boot Carbon Fiber Arm Rest Carbon Fiber E-Brake Suede Front Door & Rear Panel Inserts by Art's Customs BMW Grade Wrapped Carbon Fiber Handles Embroidered "Team Hybrid" Floor Mats Relocated Climate Control Relocated 18-Botton On-Board Computer LED Ultra White Interior Lights
Sony XNV-770BT Double Din 7" w/ Touch Screen, Navigation, DVD & Bluetooth w/ Remote Sony XS-GTR1720S (2) Xplod GTR Series 2 - Way Speakers Sony XS-GTX1641 (1) Xplod GTX Series 4-Way Speakers Sony XS-GTR100L (2) Xplod™ 10" 4-ohm Component Subwoofer Sony XM-4S (2) Slim Series 4/3 Channel Amplifier Sony XM-15 (2) Slim Series Class D Mono Amplifier Sony XVM-B62 (4) Flush Mount 6.25" LCD Monitor Sony XA-R800C (1) Rear View Camera Sony NSZ-GT1 (1) Internet/Powered by Google TV/Apps/Blu-ray Disc Player Savv LBM - S5000 - Security Rear View Mirror Monitor w/ Remote Custom 7" Double Din Dash Custom Rear Interior Flush Mount 6.25" LCD Monitor into the Ash Tray Compartment Custom Motorization for Sony AMPS (4pcs) Custom Motorization for Sony Internet/Powered by Google TV/Apps/Blu-ray Disc Player Stinger TRUE-SPEC Tinned Oxygen-Free Copper Line Wires and Cables Stinger Power Supply Stinger Power Converter NRG Chrome/Silver Aluminum Washers and 10mm Bolts Optima Deep Cycle Yellow Top Battery LED Ultra White Lights Clifford Keyless Remote Entry & Alarm System E36 is also Wi-Fi Ready Customized and Fabricated in Fiberglass Trunk & Trunk Lid Painted in Artic Silver/ Suede / Wraptivo Carbon Fiber Wrap Multimedia Audio and Video System by Al & Ed's Autosound James founded Team Hybrid, a world leading automotive racing, street and show team in 1995. With his team, he has been dedicated to promoting and building a proud member base as well as founding the Hybrid Hunnyz models. K&N supports Team Hybrid and James's motto, "May our 17+ years of legendary tradition, philosophy, quality, innovation and management continue making import history..." K&N has been manufacturing aftermarket performance products for over 40 years and understands the importance of quality in performance. K&N high flow air filters and intake systems offer increased power as well as excellent engine protection, which for vehicles like Lin's E36 is crucial. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world. |
