m325i 709 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 8:46 PM, Matth5 said: Would you recommend that kind of metallic tint? How is it with phone/GPS signals? And your M3 will have frameless windows on the front as well, does the tint still look ok on that at the edges? Not worried it'll peel off? My car had tint when i bought it. AM reception is non-existant - FM is fine. Was a very good job, the tint goes right to the edge of the glass and has had no peeling. You can't tell really. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 A few little cosmetic projects on the go with MTOY at the moment. I stripped and repainted the wing struts last week in prep for a rally and dialled in another few degrees on the wing. Added some subtle decals underneath to match the front . 5 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr 1 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr 6 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr I've had this Strassentech-style front splitter that I bought from Greg way back in 2012, a mate drove my car shortly after I'd fitted it and hocked a curb. It's been gathering dust in my garage ever since waiting me to get my a-into-g. I repaired it today, currently painting. Check out the split..! Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Few more layers before clear, then polish, refine & paint protection film application to match my other lip. I've got some struts on order that'll fit in nicely on this front; my goal is to have it swap-able relatively easily (like the boot). Chances are I'll just keep the carbon one-piece lip for when I fess up for another bumper cover in the future. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) Lip turned out better than expected, not bad from off the spray can..! It's going to look a bit better once I flatten the orange peel & apply paint protection film. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr I also ordered a set of AGT carbon fiber canards - this'll go on spare bumper with the lip I refurbished for track days etc. Edited December 20, 2017 by CSET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted December 20, 2017 (edited) New suspension in, bit of a drop but not crazy. Handles amazing, didn't know what I was missing out on..! MTOY3a by Christian Taylor, on Flickr MTOY6 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr MTOY1 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Edited December 20, 2017 by CSET 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted December 21, 2017 What suspension did you switch to? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) The AGT carbon fiber diffusers have arrived, these are going to look crazy with the s-tech lip Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Edit: one more shot from side. Different lip, canards & struts will balance it out nicely MTOY4 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Still waiting for the underbody rear diffuser to be finished, it's cut & put together, but it has taken forever. Almost tempted to just buy one offshore, it'd be way quicker. Edited January 5, 2018 by CSET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted January 24, 2018 Fitted up the restored lip & struts last night, still not sold on the massive canards. I have a set of carbon fiber dive planes on the way which are a little more subtle, going to try them first. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Also have a set of remote in-cabin adjusters for the suspension to fit on - this'll make a difference..! Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Haven't actually driven this car since the start of December, and only done 10kms on the new suspension - hope to get some time in the weekend to go for a proper drive & set it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted January 28, 2018 Few littleLF1 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr changes before roadtrip to Leadfoot next weekend LF5 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr LF4 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr LF3 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr LF2 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Also (finally) installed an AUX port thing behind standard headunit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted February 1, 2018 Barged in on a photoshoot end of last year, some good shots by Kings Lane Studios! _S178364-Edit by Christian Taylor, on Flickr _S178270-Edit by Christian Taylor, on Flickr _S178403 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted February 2, 2018 Still cant believe how good these wheels look on an E46. Personally think its way better than the stock M3 18s and 19s. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, qube said: Still cant believe how good these wheels look on an E46. Personally think its way better than the stock M3 18s and 19s. Agreed. I don't know why I didn't like them at first, but they look 10/10 after seeing it in person. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 On 2/2/2018 at 2:18 PM, qube said: Still cant believe how good these wheels look on an E46. Personally think its way better than the stock M3 18s and 19s. They are a copy of the original ALMS M3 GTR wheel design to an extent ... right down to the spoke numbers. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted February 5, 2018 ^^ my wing is bigger. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Some little changes, got the adjusters installed for the rear shocks, man even a couple of clicks of extra stiffness makes a big difference! Roll cage mocked up - very similar to this. Looking forward to getting this welded in in the next few months 1 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Bought one of these bad boys and had it hardwired by Rapid Radio. Paid for itself already. Also picked up a GPS tracker - super cool, has it's own app and everything. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Picked up a new spare wheel thanks to Mag and Turbo New Lynn. Found a suitable center cap lying round the shop here. I'll be sanding this back and painting it an eye-popping colour presently for shits and giggles. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Finally went to install this steering wheel after it's sat in my shed for a year. Removed old wheel, put this on (without quick release) and gave it the 'yank' test. Managed to bent the center slightly....! Straight in the bin and back to OEM. Can't remember where I bought it but I remember it seemed a bit cheap, must be a fake. f**k driving round with that on the car, my life's worth more than some Chinesium steering wheel. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Polished and ceramic coated these carbon fiber canards, still not sold on em. Bought some more, same thing I'm not 100% Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Edited February 28, 2018 by CSET 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted March 2, 2018 That Wing! Those Stripes! You win 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 2, 2018 paint the spare wheel in the m stripe colours. light blue face, dark blue lip and red barrels 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) Please get a bigger wing also - There needs to be exactly 5mm clearance between the edge and the mcdonalds drive through barrier Edited March 3, 2018 by 325_driver 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 New fixed back seats on their way in to MTOY Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 7, 2018 Matchy matchy seats. Test fitted tonight, these are going to look great. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Poor Recaros have been superseded for now. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 8, 2018 So many fun goodies. Cage will be like my old E36, I had a similar cage in that for a time, but removed it as it proved to be annoying as it didn't work so well with the seats. Was just a 4pt type in the rear, really stiffened it up at the back, but made the front feel softer, I would have made it 6 point extending forward to the driver and passenger footwells, that way its stronger again, but not over done with overhead parts making head injury a risk. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 10, 2018 Now the seats are in and I'm waiting for cage, I have a new project. Scored an old e46 m3 race bonnet, with cutouts for pins & extinguisher system already in there. Picked up a set of GTR vents from overseas too. Going to get it painted sterling grey to match the body until my Skepple-esque wrap is finalised. This is going to be epic. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Also passed my msnz competition license and started stocking up on safety gear etc ready for the Targa Tour. Should be fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 10, 2018 On 3/8/2018 at 2:26 PM, Michael. said: So many fun goodies. Cage will be like my old E36, I had a similar cage in that for a time, but removed it as it proved to be annoying as it didn't work so well with the seats. Was just a 4pt type in the rear, really stiffened it up at the back, but made the front feel softer, I would have made it 6 point extending forward to the driver and passenger footwells, that way its stronger again, but not over done with overhead parts making head injury a risk. Keen to see what it's like - I've just softened the front suspension again - even 13/33 clicks is too hard compared to the rear..! Definitely room to move on the front end if the back stiffens considerable - I'm looking forward. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 12, 2018 Ended up being a stupid design when using the factory seats but was ok for a bit. Once I removed it, was really noticeable just how much softer the rear felt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 13, 2018 Picked up a set of e39 Style 65's today. The plan is to restore em to an extent and fit some semi's for track/targa work. I have two sets of wheels & tyres already and they're both too good for this. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 14, 2018 Good from afar, but far from good..! At least they're all one colour again. Next up, bin these tyres and get a set of semis on. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
