01-05-2021, 08:42 PM | #1 |
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2002 E46 M3 // Build Thread
Official start to my E46 M3 build thread! This is joining my garage along with my 2015 335i M Sport and my 2008 328i daily. Progress may be slow over the winter months, but progress is better than none at all! Car is completely bone stock minus a brake rotor upgrade and some Bilstein shocks. It also came with a mountain of maintenance receipts to sift through, but the most important are vanos and rod bearing replacements. Sadly didn't come with subframe reinforcement so that will likely be the first order of business come spring. It was inspected and in great shape, but we all know how important it is to do preventatively on these cars. Here's a quick spec list and a nice roller photo I got on the drive home!
WBSBL93492JR17883 2002 BMW M3 Steel Gray on Black Nappa 6 Speed Manual Coupe 135,210 miles |
01-06-2021, 02:55 PM | #2 |
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Welcome! I had a Steel Gray/Imola/6MT Convertible for a few months. Steel Gray is an awesome color.
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01-06-2021, 11:34 PM | #3 |
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Hoping to do an interior swap or re-dye down the road. I have coral red in my 335 and absolutely love it. Thank you though, it was my number one color option. Just dark enough to look good with silver wheels, and just light enough to hide imperfections and show body lines well!
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01-12-2021, 11:06 PM | #4 |
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Replaced the tired original knob. Since I already had factory illumination I figured I can't remove that, so I went with an OEM ZHP illuminated 6 speed knob. Also, these things seem to be getting crazy hard to find!!
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01-14-2021, 04:53 PM | #5 |
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Really wanted to salvage the original steering wheel since the leather is in decent shape. Tried my best to "refresh" the stitching with some felt fabric markers. Probably didn't match color exactly but I think it came out alright, here's a before/after
Edit: I did wipe off the excess dye from the leather with alcohol afterwards |
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01-17-2021, 09:47 PM | #6 |
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Another small update, small details matter though right? Noticed the rear badge was pretty sun faded/cracking on the M stripe section. Rather than replacing the entire badge, if you just apply a bit of heat (enough to make it warm to the touch but not compromise the badge adhesive) the M stripes can peel right off and be replaced. I got the replacement vinyl from here:
http://www.donewhenimdead.com/garage...pe-replacement |
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