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Had the opportunity to tackle Leadfoot last weekend, which led to some epic shots from the photographers on-site..!

Carbon bonnet installed, only took a month..! 

Oh my...

Im faymus. Looks awesome, love the boot. Very dreadlocks 911.

Front csl splitters on!

I'm selling my e39 M5 Style 65's x4 with tyres, let me know if you're interested

🏎️ Original BMW Style 65 (getting pretty hard to find, especially in good condition..!)
🏎️ Professionally restored & seldom used since (fitted twice)
🏎️ 18x8 ET20 & 18x9.5 ET22 staggered set (thanks Google)
🏎️ No buckles or curbing
🏎️ Zestino semi slick tyres 07RS compound, rears are 07R (slightly harder) 
🏎️ Fit e46 m3 with hub adapters (included), likely other models too (of course, perfect fitment on the e39 m5). 

I ran these for a bit then had them professionally restored and repainted by Wheel Fix It. They've been in the shed for about 2yrs now gathering dust, and realistically I'm not going to use them on this car again. 
Keep them white to stand out or repaint them shadow chrome - without repairs needed this is a pretty easy job for a pro. 
Let me know if you're interested - welcome to set up a viewing with prior notice. Test fitments as final due diligence only.

Another mild change-up underway. I've picked up some carbon parts from offshore, so am in the process of installing them. First off the bootlid, mix of pre and post facelift bits:

Made me search up some old pics. Unfortunately pre-2015 are all photobucket so have watermarks (they're on the first few pages of this thread if you're interested). It had 20in Work wheels originally which I swapped for some BBS LM reps in 2012 or so. Still have all oem parts in storage (including all the oem wheels). This car is like lego, which keeps me interested over so many years. 

Although my interests have changed of late to much older cars from a different German brand, this one remains...! It has outlasted a lot (and was a bit touch and go for a while there whether I could keep him). 

On 11/15/2024 at 12:39 PM, Olaf said:

that wrap was very, very impressive.  

Yeah Skepple sure knows his stuff..! He was awesome to deal with too, I'll definitely use him again for designs in the future. I just wasn't driving the car much with the livery, and have other plans for it - but I did enjoy the time it was wrapped. 

On 11/15/2024 at 12:54 PM, deedub said:

Haven't come by this thread before. But this is one bad ass looking M3. Low key and mean looking (exactly how I'd have it if I was lucky enough to have one of these). 

It's certainly been through some changes over the years in my care haha! I also like the current setup but it will be changing again shortly, hopefully before Jan. 

She won't look like this much longer  new bits have started arriving from Japan. 

Rollcage stays for now, I like it too much. Front splitter is going in the bin and the Fancywide rear diffuser will be uninstalled (both scrape on everything and have seen better days, time for replacement).

Spent a little time on this one over the weekend, removed the wrap and tidied it up a little. A fair few carbon fiber replacement parts are on the way, this should look a bit different again by xmas. 

Took this on to Hampton Downs a few weeks back to support the Porsche Club track day. A foggy morning presented an excellent opportunity for some cool pics.

On 2/25/2024 at 10:32 AM, Neal said:

Love it, ironically it’s gone from probably from the most polished , detailed and groomed M3 in the country to looking like a well used track hack 😀

The irony! Hahaha. Exceptional platform for a head scratching promo car I'd say

If you thought the Sony Carplay tablet install was a bit of a far step from OEM you're gonna love the latest changes to this one.

As per title, e39 m5 wheels for sale. I had these professionally restored and repainted white in 2020, new semi slicks at the same time. Details in auction. I don’t check Bimmersport much, best place to contact is Trademe cheers
 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/alloy-wheels/listing/4534754568

35 minutes ago, Eagle said:

Looks awful 

On the contrary, I think it looks great. Which is lucky, being that it's my car  

It's only been a year since an update ...! Not huge progress in the past year, just under 500kms driven since last Jan and some custom audio work by Rapid. They made a false boot panel to block off the rear with a sub in it, the noise difference is immense. They also installed one of these Sony CarPlay tablet things with a reversing camera, oo-er so modern. 

Living in a Showcase currently (these are cool) but out this arvo for some trim tidyups then we have some branding being applied next week or two, watch this space  

Bit of a thread dredge but where’s you get your carbon bonnet out of interest please? I’m running the Geoff Steel CSL airbox now, and agree the noise is glorious  

Thanks guys for your kind recommendations & support <3 

Picked up some new tyres for the e9x 18's

On 12/26/2022 at 7:32 PM, elias said:

Looks fantastic! I may be mistaken here and slightly off topic but are those callipers the same as found on a stock 135i? Look remarkably similar.

Yep, heck of an upgrade for the old e46. But that being said, I'm having a little trouble fitting the e39 wheels. Have spaced the fronts but running into some other issues (the hub locator rings barely fit on the spacers, and I don't like spacers in the first place...).

Chances are I'll swap the e9x 18's on for a try then failing that will revert to CSL 19's. Albeit not as much sidewall and a seeminly harsher ride, they still handle okay and look great. 

Before after with the oem CSL brakes!

Oooh 

Wow so long since I posted that I forgot my password. This one has had a couple of small updates, new big brake kit has arrived, swapped on the semi slicks + e39 wheels (painted gloss white), new tune for the carbon CSL intake and had the RTAB's replaced again. Need to do a nut & bolt check then ready for the South Island tour next year. For now she's sitting pretty in the dust-free Showcase. 

1 hour ago, M3AN said:

I'm guessing Textile = Textar...

BBK just because? Or do you have trouble with the CSL setup?

Yeah bloody phone autocorrect, textar. Original CSL's were good, but I'd prefer slotted discs. And if I'm changing discs, may as well do it properly. 

Edit: didn't mention above, CSL discs are wobbly and I don't want to skim them.