jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Yep, immaculate car and good to see it in the flesh today. Think I'd probably paint the lip but that's just me. Deliberated the similar Hamann lip for the 540i but I'm not totally sold - somehow too separate to the bumper (if that makes sense?) - though it looks pretty good in person on your car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Looks good! I prefer it much better than the "dustpan" lip 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Love it man, looks sweet. I agree that you should keep the splitter black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 I like this M3, one impressive toy Christian! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks chaps - lol at the dustpan Kyu, hit the nail on the head! Will probably ask Seth to wrap it, I've already touched up a stonechip from the drive y'day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks chaps - lol at the dustpan Kyu, hit the nail on the head! Will probably ask Seth to wrap it, I've already touched up a stonechip from the drive y'day! Don't know if it tickles your fancy but I've got a heap of carbon wrap you can use some of lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Haha come on man I expected you'd have wrapped your seats by now! At least a CF inner roof lining..! All good thanks mate, I'd like to match the 3m Satin on the roof if possible. (and I'd butcher it if I wrapped it myself) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted November 28, 2013 Hi everyone, Time for another update, as a few more parts have arrived from BMW, and I've been busy installing them. The cupholders & oddments tray replace the centre console storage area, handy if you want to conceal some coins or carry the odd drink in your car. This shot also shows the standard leather handbrake. The alcantara handbrake turned up, with the whole bloody assembly. Turns out this too is made for a LHD car (like my alcantara gear surround), and as such doesn't bolt on to the RHD car. Mmm. Alcantara. I thought I'd ordered an alcantara handbrake boot too, but it turns out the one I ordered is a direct replacement for my current one. It's new though, so I'm not too fussed. I removed the leather handle and lay them side by side for comparison. Removing the new handle proved... challenging. I've managed to rip my hands to shreds (through gloves) trying to remove the bloody thing. I recommend using all of the following tools, in a soundproof room. Once done (and you're back from the medical cupboard), attach the inside of the handbrake boot to the handle - this part is important so there is overlap. You'll need a thin (medium) cable tie - if you notice, BMW do this from the factory, so it's not really a rangi mod. Putting the handbrake handle back on with blistered up hands is pretty fun, this is as far as I could get it on tonight. I still have 10mm or so to move it into place properly, but it's on. I'm going to call victory on this one. Some generic shots I took of the new front lip & rims the other day before the rain, for a little variety. Next on the list is an OEM sunglasses holder to replace the front ashtray. The 2014 Gumboot Rally is also coming up - so I need to start thinking of a new theme. The Luftwaffe livery was pretty cool, but I'd like to go for something a little more stand-out next year. I was considering a 'Death Race' theme with a whole lot of vinyl & louvers, but scrapped it because it'd probably be irreversible (and frankly dangerous given I'd want to somehow attach machine guns on the front & a tombstone on the rear). The other option I thought of was to replicate a GT car. For this, I'd need a spare bootlid to bolt a wing onto & a splitter extension at the front, a couple of those nasty red towhook things, yellow film for the headlights & a whole lot of decals - this one would be a fair bit more straightforward. Open to suggestions here?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake1829 119 Report post Posted November 28, 2013 Hey Christian, any updates about the tints? - you been back to Seth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Hey Christian, any updates about the tints? - you been back to Seth? Work in progress mate. I have now sorted the handbrake handle so it aligns the same as stock - stoked! For such a small change, it was a bloody frustrating job. Expensive, too - as it turns out you can't buy the alcantara handle separate from the entire assembly, and they only come in LHD (so 90% is wasted for this part). On that note... if someone (for some reason) needs a LHD handbrake assembly for an e46 m3, let me know...! Next on the cards, a replacement OEM sunglasses holder for the ashtray & blank. Like with the cupholders and oddments tray, these handy parts either weren't available (or simply not chosen) on the NZ-new M3's - at least the one's I've seen. I'll keep the other interchangeable options as well. I'm also still waiting on the car cover from some cowboys on eBay, supposedly in Germany. Pretty sure I am getting scammed here, two incorrect tracking numbers, no package 4 weeks later... I've raised a case a couple of weeks ago, to no avail yet. Let's see what happens - I'm still holding a thin hope it's been sent. Also, a new idea on a theme for the rally: Except given we're starting in Hamilton, it'd probably be more proper calling it the 'bling' taxi. Still open to suggestions here, I have another month or so before I need to start thinking about ordering decals or parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Where are you getting the sunglass holder from? I need one too lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Where are you getting the sunglass holder from? I need one too lol Hi mate, I'm going through BMW but Turner and a few others do them too. Part #51168260312: http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=324 or ebay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-E46-NEW-Glasses-Storage-Tray-Center-Console-Dash-Holder-323-325-330-M3-312-/190598413209 In fact after a little more investigation, you may be in luck .. doesn't look like they fit M3's with the tv screen.... I thought because mine didn't have Navigation I'd be ok here.... Hmm. You buy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Epic night for photos! Pretty happy where we're at with M TOY now - it's been a fun couple of years saving & changing out the parts I wanted to, and I've learnt heaps along the way. Whilst many of the changes I've made are quite subtle, they add up to quite a different car than when I bought it. I'll continue to chip away replacing parts when and where I can, so this is by no means the end of the road. In fact, it's quite far from it. Edit: And one of Adeeb's photos from the last meet, for those who didn't spot it. MTOY, Adeeb's e39 & JT's topless wonder at Sylvia Park. Edited December 16, 2013 by CSET 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 Can't quite see in last post, but do you have a CSL diffuser? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 I have now sorted the handbrake handle so it aligns the same as stock - stoked! For such a small change, it was a bloody frustrating job. Expensive, too - as it turns out you can't buy the alcantara handle separate from the entire assembly, and they only come in LHD (so 90% is wasted for this part). You simply purchased the wrong handbrake ... RHD part number is 34412282662. I hope you didn't pay a fortune for one, because they aren't actually that expensive from the UK. Can't quite see in last post, but do you have a CSL diffuser? Doesn't look like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 Oh, that'd be right. Figured I had when I put them side-by-side. No matter, I transferred the handle (which is the only part I was after). Tristan: no CSL diffuser, yet. I'm still thinking about that one - pretty happy with the aesthetics as it is now tbh. Oh, here's some more recent pics. Lip removed for wrapping & tyres painted for theme: Lip wrapped and fitted up. Great job by Seth: Replaced last bit of chrome left: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake1829 119 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 looking good mate So I heard from Seth you removed the rear tint? - much difference within the cabin? Was hoping he would come up with a solution, the tint guys in the US seem to tint these dot matrix glass fine ....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Jah really happy with it aye. It might be a bit lighter under direct sunlight, but not really that noticeable. If anything it shows up the green in the side windows a bit more. Here's a couple of pics under different light with the rear tint removed: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Read something the other day about people lightly sanding down the dot matrix. Not sure how it's worked out though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 what was the idea behind wrapping the lip? just preventive wear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Yep. Also matches roof and other black parts. Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
central3 31 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Lookin good BTIB (but then I'm biased) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Bought a carbon fiber diffuser from the states & fitted it up this week. Also fitted a black vinyl windshield banner, in prep for the upcoming rally. Most of the decals have arrived now - it's going to be a fun few days getting it ready 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Diffuser looks great! Reckon you should carbon wrap the front lip to match the diffuser now! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Any pics of the diffuser from further back? Easy to fit? Car looks tight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
