From airbrushing to drifting with Laboiserie, behind the scenes at CFD

Adrien is an airbrushing specialist with over 10 years' experience, based in the Bordeaux region. For this project, he travelled many miles to work directly on the preparation of our BMW 335i.

What is airbrushing and why is it important?

Airbrushing is a method derived from sandblasting, which uses a gentler, more controlled projection of abrasives. Air-scrubbing is perfect for preparing our bare cars without damaging them, which is essential before starting the welds for the roll-bar and getting off to a clean start.

Adrien explains that, unlike conventional sandblasting, airbrushing reduces the risk of sheet metal deformation. The precision of this technique is ideal for competition cars, where every detail counts.

Of course, we also thought about bringing the central piece of the project - the engine - to Brothers Custom. The first-generation BMW B58 B30 engine that will power our BMW 335i. For those who don't know, this engine is known for its impressive performance. The first-generation model is particularly appreciated for its six-outlet manifold, which is ideal for producing maximum power.

This engine will enable us to reach our target of 700 bhp, while guaranteeing unfailing reliability. We've also picked up an 8 HP gearbox, but it will only be used to align the engine with the chassis for the time being.

On the way, we stopped off at the Château de Laboiserie to pick up a mule, i.e. a spare car that we can use for training. This mule is essential to be eligible for the French Drifting Championship. In fact, if you want to take part in the CFD, you have to show the organisers that you're good enough. Lucien, the owner of the château, has kindly lent us this car, which just needs a few adjustments: clutch, oil change and installation of harnesses.

For the moment, we're not revealing what Boiserie will be running in the championship. All you need to know is that it's going to be a heavyweight!

Back in the Brother's Custom yard, we finished airbrushing the BMW. Everything went well, and Adrien did an impeccable job. The car is now ready for the next stage: welding. After airbrushing, it's time to prepare for fitting the roll bar, which is essential for our participation in competition.

Welding and priming to come

The next stages of the project include welding the roll bar, fitting it and finally painting it. Each stage is essential to ensure that the car is ready to take on the challenges of drifting, in complete safety.

This project is progressing rapidly and we can't wait to share the rest with you. The next episode will focus on welding, fitting the roll bar and painting the body. Thanks for following us on this adventure, and stay tuned so you don't miss a thing!