My M3 being restored

[Peejay]

how much is this gonna cost? I see in your post you mention R8000?

that seems like a relative bargain, considering jsut a key costs R1000+ from the dealer

R8360.00 excluding labour, so yep I guess about R10k by the time it's finished!



Can't help dwelling on it tho, it's got to be done! Really don't want a half assed fix job to let me down somewhere when the ews and something else have a disagreement! Then I truly will be up a creek. Also don't want to be driving around with a "time bomb" behind the dash! :rollsmile::rollsmile:

Who orders your parts for you at SMG?

 

[JayDee]

The steering wheel looks nice :inlove:
sorry about the locks, having trouble at this stage can be really heartbreaking hope all goes well bud :thumbs:

 

[boost3d]

Just read through your entire build thread and I take my Hat off 2u... I also spent a bucket of money on my e36 before I sold her... Its a car that not only awakens the sensor's but it stirs the soul...

All the best and I hope she gets sorted out soon!

 

[Peejay]

Just read through your entire build thread and I take my Hat off 2u... I also spent a bucket of money on my e36 before I sold her... Its a car that not only awakens the sensor's but it stirs the soul...

All the best and I hope she gets sorted out soon!

Plus 1000000. Everything is either been repaired or replaced. Its a thorough restore. Its going to be like showroom condition once its done. One day I'd like to do the same to mine m3.

 

[Raybimmer]

The long walk.......just a few steps more :thumbs:
This has been a great restore , but as you look down you will find items needing attention due to age .
People can't understand why you do not use a car like this as a daily drive , the 3rd or 10th owner sits with botched jobs/replacing a lot of wear and tear items .

 

[AvusM3]

how much is this gonna cost? I see in your post you mention R8000?

that seems like a relative bargain, considering jsut a key costs R1000+ from the dealer

R8360.00 excluding labour, so yep I guess about R10k by the time it's finished!



Can't help dwelling on it tho, it's got to be done! Really don't want a half assed fix job to let me down somewhere when the ews and something else have a disagreement! Then I truly will be up a creek. Also don't want to be driving around with a "time bomb" behind the dash! :rollsmile::rollsmile:

Who orders your parts for you at SMG?

Parts man Essau? Think that's how you spell it?

 

[AvusM3]

Well I think today is the day my "child" might be coming home! PLS hold thumbs for me Fanatics!

At least i will have keys that work and a EWS that hasnt been subjected to "re-wiring" :biglol:

:thumbs:

 

[Dippies]

:biglol::biglol:

Holding Thumbs :thumbsup:

 

[AvusM3]

Helllllooooo Fanatics,

Just got a call form SMG, car is....READY :joy::joy:

I now have two remote keys, 2 wallet keys and it all works, full remote functions! Windows close, sunroof closes etc etc!

A joyous day indeed!!!!

Will post pics tomorrow!!!

:joy::joy:

 

[rash777]

Helllllooooo Fanatics,

Just got a call form SMG, car is....READY :joy::joy:

I now have two remote keys, 2 wallet keys and it all works, full remote functions! Windows close, sunroof closes etc etc!

A joyous day indeed!!!!

Will post pics tomorrow!!!

:joy::joy:

Awesome man...:rollsmile:

 

[ClassicB]

Great news raise:

 

[Wes]

:rollsmile::rollsmile:

 

[S50B32turbo]

Helllllooooo Fanatics,

Just got a call form SMG, car is....READY :joy::joy:

I now have two remote keys, 2 wallet keys and it all works, full remote functions! Windows close, sunroof closes etc etc!

A joyous day indeed!!!!

Will post pics tomorrow!!!

:joy::joy:

I'm so excited:rollsmile: i feel like its my car thats ready:joy:

 

[Mr Occo]

:rollsmile::rollsmile:

 

[Peejay]

Well? Is it ready yet?

 

[Prev]

His probably busy getting re-aqainted with his car :=):

 

[AvusM3]

Sorry chaps was at a Round Table meeting! The car is back and is totally AWESOME! Will post pics later! Tx guys!!

:thumbs::joy::thumbs:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Awesome dude, enjoy her:thumbs:

 

[abmi0000]

That's awesome stuff :thumb:

 

[AvusM3]

Gents I cant thank you all enough for following this thread and for all the words of encouragement!

I have sent my car back to the panelshop with a minor 4 item snag list!

These include mostly alignment issues and one or two re-assembly issues! This is not a rant and I must stipulate that I am most satisfied that that is all that is wrong with a job of this size! especially considdering that according to my wife, "I am just being Anal!" I guess thats why we are fanatics hey?

I collect her tomorrow and promise I will post pics when I am happy and satisfied (read: anal :biglol with my car!

:ty::ty: