CSET

Diff finished & back in car now. The Euro Surgeon boys spied some tears in the floor too, it's time for plates. My cage builder (Chubb Racing) is planning to build some extra reinforcement for the shock towers at the rear at the same time. I certainly haven't helped things here by stiffening up the rear so much.

Winter projects:

• Fix tears, build rear section to roll cage / subframe supports (underway as above)
• Make a GTR bonnet (to be fair this is more GT Refinishers than me, but finally get it sorted). I have scored a spare aluminium m3 bonnet & GTR vents that they can chop up and play round with. 
• Get yet another boot, replace wing mounts & uprights with billet items, possibly flush mount to the underside of the boot & strengthen (my current spare boot is warped to hell from the current wing mounts). I wouldn't mind making a 'quick-release' loom for the boot as well so I can swap them over easier. It currently takes me around 30m, most of which is mucking around feeding wiring through holes.
• Sort out rear diffuser - this has actually been designed & built already (one of the ex-Rocket Lab guys designed & built it for me) but has yet to be finished & installed on the car
• Remove plastidip from the e39 wheels and fix them properly (this is just laziness on my part)
• ???

I've had the windscreen replaced while the car has been sitting around, and will be looking at ways to protect the glass further from rock chips when I get my hands on it again - watch for results. 

Only pic I've got of this car from the past couple of months ?

^^ hi mate, I had my eye on a set for a while but lost the original auction for them. The new owner contacted me when he wanted to sell, and I picked them up. 

Getting a little maintenance in the way of a new diff being built by Kayne at KBM

45% 2 way, 3 plate setup - this should make a bit of a difference..!  

And just like that it's changed up again. Gumboot Rally in a few weeks, so I've made a few changes. I added clear paint protection film to the headlights as well. Still gotta wire up my CB properly and add the monster aerial - I was talking to someone in Mangere while driving around in Albany a while ago when I tested it haha. 

Once the rally is over I'll be swapping it back to standard and running the e92 18's for a bit

Last pic on 19's for a while; swapped on the e39 m5 wheels with semi slicks y'day in prep for the next Gumboot Rally.

1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Tell Ange to smile when she's in your photos!! Was she not enjoying a day out at ANOTHER car meet?

To be fair, she was on the clock. Time is money! 

MTOY levelled up today, it was at Concours! Granted it was on my stand, but it still counts! Generated a bit of interest, should take it out more.

 

5 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

It's like a real life one of those Hot Wheels Tuners cars where you could swap bits in and out

I used to love those..!!! .... If you couldn't tell already ?

18 hours ago, Olaf said:

sorry Christian, I was catching up on your thread, was referring to earlier post with the CF inserts for your steering wheel/?

 

Oh right haha yeah the weave is good, and fitment perfect - he does great work! Turnaround times are better these days too (used to take months!). 

3 hours ago, Olaf said:

very impressed with the CF work of your Bulgarian friend.  ?

These side cards are from Geoff Steel in the UK mate 

Finally an update. Picked up some new hole drillers and chopped up my carbon fiber rear cards. Measured them up somewhat successfully, installed the rear speakers and fitted up nicely. Installation was quite fun with a cage in the way but I got there, and even better the stereo works. Great success.

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Pretty happy with interior as it is currently. 

Big ups to Geoff Steel, my carbon rear cards have arrived and look awesome. These are going to look incredible once I sand down the edges, then prep & coat them in ceramic. Good Xmas project. 

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I'd take a look on Youtube and see what exhausts you like the sound of. Once you narrow down what you like, find out who stocks them in NZ (if anyone) or look at bringing one in. 

Also, you've posted in the meets section. Good luck.

Aaaand more changes ? CSL wheels on ... for a bit. They look good with the extra inch of low imo. These tints are ridiculous.

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18 minutes ago, Michael. said:

I don't think there's an E46 M3 in town that has so much owner devoted attention ?

It certainly leads a busy life for the amount of kms it drives ?

Did a little switcharoo this arvo, removed some decals and swapped the boot lid. Running the e92 18’s for that super smooth look. Loving how little effort this thing takes to swap around, keeps someone who’s consistently getting bored like myself entertained !

 

Some better pics for an insta feature thing for the guy who made my wheel. Pretty happy with the interior as it is now. Got talking to Kayne Barrie at the BMWCC meet today (he rebuild my motor last year), now I want shorter gears and a better diff. It never ends...!

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Had a play around tonight fitting up different combinations of the steering wheel trim. Decided on the full carbon look, for now..! It's a bit overkill, but it does work with the rest of the carbon fiber. 

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Edit: couple of outside shots too. I'm planning to change up aero again soon, have some different parts underway.  

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Thanks Nathan, will PM you. Original post updated

I've hoarded some good stuff over the past few years, realistically I'm not going to use much of this again so it may as well go to a good home. All parts in very good original condition unless otherwise stated. Welcome to view or feel free to request more photos of anything you might be interested in.

E46 M3 Indoor Car Cover 

Perfect fitment for an e46 M3 (without a massive wing on the back..!). Indoor only. Satin material, nice and soft.

Bought from Germany in 2013, used sporadically. Comes with bag.

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$225

 

OEM tricolour e46 m3 steering wheel (sans airbag)

Part #: 32342282020

All original, freshly restored (completed by Trimfix Oct 18). As-new condition. Partial wiring included, needs airbag plug (the wiring is from my replacement wheel). 

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Bare wheel: $750

With bottom trim (unrestored, this piece is not perfect) & multifunction top button panel: $850

 

OEM sway bar links x2

Part #31 35 1 095 694

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$40

 

OEM Titan Shadow interior trim kit - ON HOLD

Includes: gear surround (RHD manual coupe), handle trims x4, 3 piece console trim. Various part numbers.

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$500

 

OEM e46 M3 Fire Extinguisher Bracket Set with Mount Kit

Bracket set Part #52 10 0 413 022

Mount Kit Part #82 27 9 413 886

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$120

 

OEM e46 M3 Armrest Assembly (schwartz) with upper support

Part #51 16 8 238 223

Part #51 16 8 218 307

It doesn't make much sense for me to sell either separately. 

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$280

 

OEM e46 M3 Front Caliper Carriers x2

Part #34 11 2 282 177

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$400

 

OEM e46 M3 shift lever ON HOLD

Part #25117527255

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$75

 

OEM M2 alcantara Gear boot

White stitching. I believe I still have the M2 gear boot plastic surround as well if this is of interest. 

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$50

 

OEM e46 M3 shifter with boot (one piece, illuminated) SOLD

Missing the top plate, illumination system intact. Structurally sound and leather is ok besides a little wear on the top. Could be a good project for someone

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$SOLD

 

OEM e46 M3 handbrake handle

Usually sold with lever assembly (hence no part #)

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$40

 

OEM e46 M3 handbrake boot

Part #34 40 8 227 928

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$50

 

AGT Carbon fiber canards

Originally bought to fit over my Tegiwa canards. Brand new, never fitted, ceramic coated with 5yr paint protection.

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$275

 

 

Open to offers on everything, no rush to sell. Chances are I've forgotten some stuff here, I have a whole lot more stuff for this model, including random and rare parts & accessories.

Christian

 

Autotintz have always done good work for us: www.autotintz.co.nz. Check out my showroom thread for a few different versions of their film. I'm now running their full metallic.  

More carbon fiber goodness on the way! I'm a bit fed up with how the oem panels fit behind the cage (they're not perfect). The only real fix is to remove the panels and replace them. I already have carbon fiber rear armrests which'll look quite nice on the panels. I'll also fit the oem speakers, they're quite clever how they screw together!

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Rear panel replacements from Geoff Steel in the UK:

Upper steering wheel trim from my Bulgarian friend:

Just updating this thread, missed a few things. Safety gear pretty much sussed, almost ready for track! Just gotta pass scruitineering then we are good. 

Cage homolgated a-ok. Got some 3d printed collars to hold harnesses in place. 

 Gotta sort out some trim issues on the rear cards, I had to cut them up to fit behind rollcage. 

Ive also sent my old oem steering wheel in to the trim shop to be restored. There was nothing too wrong with it, but I’d like to have it in new condition as a spare to go with all the rest of the oem parts. 

I have also picked up a spare front bumper which is finally at the panelbeaters getting painted (thanks again @JohnM575) and another oem bonnet to have a play with. 

Next up, another set of semis and a bit more time on the track..! 

 

On 9/18/2018 at 2:16 PM, M3AN said:

Cool trophy!

Is the bumper support brace composite? Same on all e46's do you know?

 

Yep the later model m3's came with this kind of carbon kevlar bumper support. Not sure if it's the same on all e46's bro?

Had a little damage to the front spoiler after the Gumboot Rally so pulled the bumper and had a go at fiberglassing the spoiler whilst on the bumper. I've fixed it before (off the bumper) but adhered it rather too well so don't want to remove & reattach if I can avoid it.  

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Good chance to clean behind the bumper too, it was pretty dusty and gross.

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Completely unrelated we won the 'too low for gumboot' award haha

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