gc8r 38 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Dem Posterior parts keep seeping through! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 hope those are genuine lights and not cheap knock off depo garbage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLee 35 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 This thing looks like an amazing car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) hope those are genuine lights and not cheap knock off depo garbage They be Genuine Was Exactly the same and even had the BMW logo on the light bulb adaptors. Magneti Marelli / Automotive Lighting are the OE providers of lights for the E46 from Research and my purchase confirmed it so no cheap stuff used here! Edited September 15, 2015 by M3_Boy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 More Parts Today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted September 19, 2015 Chrome Bulbs have arrived - No more Egg Yolk Effect! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earon 32 Report post Posted September 19, 2015 Great work Justin! impressive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted October 7, 2015 More parts have arrived! Just waiting on the rear subframe reinforcement plates from Reddish Motorsport and we are off and running! Things to do for Rear End Overhaul: Diff seals All Rear end bushings/arms Overhaul Rear Brake Shoes Overhaul Rear Subframe Reinforcement The car has also gone in for front end (bonnet, bumper and guards) respray to get rid of all the stone chips. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 7, 2015 This car was already pretty mint. Can't wait to see it again one day once you've given it your treatment! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted October 8, 2015 After 7 years since the last M3, I guess you can say I can be a bit OTT with the car haha! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 8, 2015 Just don't turn it into a garage queen 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 Chrome Bulbs have arrived - No more Egg Yolk Effect! iWhere did u find them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 You can get it from Umnitza(?) from the States Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted November 9, 2015 Picked up some CSL suspension and CSL Sway Bar set for the M3 from Germany. Need to refresh the rear shocks for the CSL suspension but the fronts look good enough as it is, having only done 30000kms. This maintenance project has grown to include the front end suspension components as well and is hurting the wallet exponentially! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted November 10, 2015 powerbulbs.com also do them. Free shipping to NZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted November 10, 2015 Picked up some CSL suspension and CSL Sway Bar set for the M3 from Germany. Need to refresh the rear shocks for the CSL suspension but the fronts look good enough as it is, having only done 30000kms. This maintenance project has grown to include the front end suspension components as well and is hurting the wallet exponentially! Mind me asking how much you picked up the use suspension for? Reason I ask is the stock suspension isn't actually that expensive to buy new and they are not rebuildable so the market for used sets is actually fairly small. I sincerely hope you didn't pay a fortune for these!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted November 10, 2015 Mind me asking how much you picked up the use suspension for? Reason I ask is the stock suspension isn't actually that expensive to buy new and they are not rebuildable so the market for used sets is actually fairly small. I sincerely hope you didn't pay a fortune for these!! Hey Tom, I got the whole set for 80 bucks NZD. Shipping is another 100 and they're on their way as we speak 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Rebuilt the driver side caliper today with new seals today with a mate. Turned out well and it was good to clean out and restore the caliper and top up with new brake fluid. Will do passenger side later once I get more time. Edited November 21, 2015 by M3_Boy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted December 3, 2015 Changed the hub covers back to stock standard from the black carbon look covers. The old ones were the incorrect type and were obviously cheap ebay ones and the driver side has actually fallen off while driving. From this: To this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted December 3, 2015 Nice - I prefer the OEM blue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted December 3, 2015 Nice work ... love the colour and look of your car.. and even more so your keeping it all serviced and mint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted December 3, 2015 Only problem is, it escalated rather quickly so the whole underside of the car/suspension side of things will get a full revamp. I just don't know how much I've spent on parts that I'm still hoarding and still not on the car hahaha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted December 24, 2015 While everyone is probably drinking away and having fun, I work on the M3 changing out the White Interior leds to Warm White ones 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted December 28, 2015 Love the holidays, getting lots done! This time the steering wheel, had peeling paint so decided to wrap it until I get my hands on a new steering wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted December 28, 2015 ^ i need to do this. Is it easy to remove? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
