Bawb's E46 M3

[Thunder]

:thumbs::thumbs::inlove::inlove:

I`m so jealous right now. :rollsmile:

 

[msm]

So we've gone from this:



to this:

Sooooooooooo much better - I bet you feel 15 years younger behind the steering wheel already, now that the wood trim is gone :rollsmile:

 

[bhavz]

:thumbs: Interior Looks Much Better now :thumbs:

 

[Rayzor]

Really awesome, love the new interior :bravo:

 

[Nino ///Mpower Anthony]

Beautiful car:inlove:

 

[GEOVANI]

Looks good! :thumbs:

 

[osiris]

Very good looking car, gotta love the E46 M3 shape! Good job on the interrior, Can't wait to see the rears with some spacers on them! :thumbs:

 

[Forza ///M]

Congrats dude, looking awesome with those shoes hijacked off the 330i :thumbs:

 

[BillyBob]

Small update...

The M3 was due for a new set of rubber all round (in the right sizing this time), and managed to serendipitously procure a set of wheels off our very own 4PipeR...

So I present to you, the M3's new shoes.

Pardon the wretched quality pictures and littered driveway.

 

[lambchop]

Sooo Hot!!!!:thumbs:

 

[Ashlin]

I saw this car at Burgys place and thot to myself why was this car neglected. After these pics you have made this car look so awesome. raise:raise: well done to you for time in restoration of this beaut. Jet black is rare these days .

 

[BillyBob]

I saw this car at Burgys place and thot to myself why was this car neglected. After these pics you have made this car look so awesome. raise:raise: well done to you for time in restoration of this beaut. Jet black is rare these days .

Thanks dude... she's still a long way from where she needs to be though, and it's a process, as and when finances allow.

The car's seen a bit of a rough life at the hands of a lacksy-daisy previous owner. And while the service records were up to date, I had little faith in everything having been done correctly, so figured I'd ensure everything was up to spec.

Hence, I've mainly been focused on mechanical stuff - getting the Vanos sorted, valve adjustment service, intake, decat, etc.. Cosmetics are relatively easy to sort out down the line, but a stuffed motor necessitating a rebuild is a whole different ballgame...

Next up is a bit of rear suspension work, diff oil change, brakes, and then cosmetics - full leather restoration inside, and body touch-ups all round + spraying & fitting the CSL front bumper + CSL boot lid.

Somewhere down the line I'd like to do bearings as well, just as a preventative measure - but in the meantime, I'll do oil changes every 5k km.

 

[4PipeR]

Nice Wheels :rollsmile:

 

[Henry330i]

Wow really looks hot. Both your cars look to be in good condition. Well done

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[alucard]

Congratulations, I must own a BMW E46 M3 before I die!

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[Peter@AEW]

BB no need for 5K oil changes as you are currently running on one of the finest motor oils.

10K will suffice and keep the bottom happy.

Also warming up and driving slowly will ensure longevity of the bottom end as well as other internals.

my 2c worth.

 

[Andy1GP]

Loving your car and new wheels

 

[BillyBob]

Thanks gents.

BB no need for 5K oil changes as you are currently running on one of the finest motor oils.

10K will suffice and keep the bottom happy.

Also warming up and driving slowly will ensure longevity of the bottom end as well as other internals.

my 2c worth.

Ta Peter

I still need to put the Liqui Moly in... Oops..

If 10k will do, then 10k will do. And yeah, she gets babied under 3000 RPM until the oil reaches 75°C

 

[Peter@AEW]

Philip give me a call next week and drive by here and we will dump the old stuff.

I just need the space to put the ramps up and should have it by Thursday I recon.

 

[BillyBob]

Philip give me a call next week and drive by here and we will dump the old stuff.

I just need the space to put the ramps up and should have it by Thursday I recon.

Hundred percent, thanks Peter. Figured I'd wait for you to finish up with Chris' car first before I bug you with further work, so I've been laying low and keeping an eye on progress in your thread.