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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 - 021832609

 

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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I applied paint protection film to the carbon ashtray cover today. It's been annoying me how soft the clear coat is, and it swirls and attracts fingerprints super-easily. Hopefully this'll make it better. 

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On 9/9/2018 at 3:11 PM, EUROLESS said:

I think that would affect top speed and fuel consumption more than handling

The massive dents in the bootlid offer an alternate outcome to your line of thinking ?

On 9/9/2018 at 12:11 PM, Bennyboy said:

Napier CBD this morning @CSET

 

Haha hey man, was at Mister D's getting a cheeky donut before Gumboot Rally day 2!

Bugger, I should've known that..! Look the same-ish shape as my ones. 

^^ I have a set of H&R's available if that falls through. 

If you can be bothered waiting John they're super cheap on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Pair-Fog-Light-Metal-Trim-Ring-Covers-Black-for-BMW-E46-M3-2001-2006-3-Series/272988107839?hash=item3f8f5bf43f:g:q2cAAOSwWv5aN2Ke&vxp=mtr

Also can't remember if I shared this before or not, present from Kayne Barrie when he rebuilt this motor last year. Those with a keen engineering eye may spot something wrong here ?

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Fitted up Tegiwa canards, they look pretty good! 

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Tegiwa m3 cup canards have arrived! This is my 3rd set of canards for this car, but only the 2nd set actually made for this bumper. You'd think I would have learnt by now...

I went with plastic rather than carbon fiber like the other sets, these are quite likely going to be hidden under the AGT carbon set

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Here's what they'll look like:

And with my AGT carbon dive planes on top:

Good thread watching your build with interest! 

Update time! Spent a bit of time the other day trimming & fitting the rear interior (carpets, seat base & panels). Starting to look normal again..!

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I butchered the rear cards to make them fit past the cage, no other way unfortunately. Off to the trim repairer next to get this fixed up (it's a bit beyond my abilities). Boot carpet & trims fitted:

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Also the steering wheel turned up so I fitted it. Looks good, and all the buttons work a-ok!

Test fit (ignore the airbag gap this is now sorted):

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This was the problem:

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Glued the velvet side trims with ADOS contact adhesive, this has been annoying me for ages:

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My Storm gearknob turned up too. It's so damn heavy!! Looks good in the darker finish imo, should suit the car.

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I've also bought a whole lot of safety stuff in the past few weeks:

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Also ordered these from Allports, waiting shipment later this week:

Passed homologation and got my logbook: 

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