2005 E46 M3

[jesus]

I want it

 

[Scutch]

 

[Scutch]

I want it 😧

I can't get the b*stard bonnet open today though. Jammed on something. Meh. Will sort it tomorrow.

 

[Ian_182]

You sod.

That just makes me go straight on AT/PH to look for cars that aren't as nice as this one....aaarrrgggh...

 

[Scutch]

You sod.

That just makes me go straight on AT/PH to look for cars that aren't as nice as this one....aaarrrgggh...

You just need a good base model and go from there! Takes a few weeks/months to get what where you want it to go!

 

[Fletcher]

Me likes

 

[ForceIndia]

You just need a good base model and go from there! Takes a few weeks/months to get what where you want it to go!

+1. Don't buy one for the nice added bits. Buy a solid base and go from there. Keep an eye on m3cutters, few cars recently up with decent history of subframe etc.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Hurry up & get bored of it, then sell it to me.

 

[Herr Flick]

I do like this car but I really do prefer the standard bumper.

 

[Cookie]

Shed with a 330 Clubsport bumper x

 

[Starlet_gt]

Absolutely stunning !

 

[Scutch]

I do like this car but I really do prefer the standard bumper.

Yeah it's a little hit and miss. I love it. Really toughens up the front end.

 

[Herr Flick]

I don't hate it but I just look at the o/s/f and it just looks like a cheap chinese bumper BUT I do like the n/s/f with the induction hole.

 

[Stefan.]

I don't hate it but I just look at the o/s/f and it just looks like a cheap chinese bumper BUT I do like the n/s/f with the induction hole.

I agree, it is the only thing that bugs me on the otherwise perfect m3

Actually i would prefer manual but minor details

 

[Sir_Dave]

Yeah it's a little hit and miss. I love it. Really toughens up the front end.

Hit & miss? Its now looks like a CSL from the front.
How is that not a good thing :tongueclosed:

 

[Scutch]

I don't hate it but I just look at the o/s/f and it just looks like a cheap chinese bumper BUT I do like the n/s/f with the induction hole.

Function over aesthetics. But yes, I know exactly what you mean. But when you see a genuine CSL on the road, it looks so right, and the bumper is one thing that separates it from a normal M3. Shame I had to copy it rather than having a proper CSL, but I didn't have £30k to spend 😂 :weary:

 

[Scutch]

Hit & miss? Its now looks like a CSL from the front.
How is that not a good thing :tongueclosed:

Indeed Dave. But as others have said, it can make it look kinda "aftermarkety"

 

[Sir_Dave]

Indeed Dave. But as others have said, it can make it look kinda "aftermarkety"

You best hurry up & get the boot as well then!! :wink:

 

[_Tom]

Is it on coilovers? Does look to have a very small touch of reverse rake going on.

 

[Scutch]

You best hurry up & get the boot as well then!! :wink:

😂 I'm going to have to now. Doh... :smirk:

 

[Scutch]

Is it on coilovers? Does look to have a very small touch of reverse rake going on.

It's on BC-R coilovers, Tom. Set-up by Greta Bodyworks Hunter system, and it's lined perfect.
The E46 M3 sits 5-10mm lower on the back than the front, standard :smile:

 

[ForceIndia]

I'm fancying some Koni adjustables for mine. And a supersprint. And a new headunit. And new seats. Etc

 

[Rich-D]

Stunning example

 

[Scutch]

Been an expensive couple of months; Supersprint Race exhaust, New Ignition Coils, MB Quart Speakers, GPS Antenna, OEM Headlight lenses, Extended Brushed SMG Paddles and complete Porsche 911 front big brake upgrade (calipers painted Atacama yellow) on CSL discs.

Just need to take some more pictures now :smile:

 

[Sam@NP]

I don't like this car. It always makes me look at Pistonheads classified which in turn brings on a wave of disappointment because all the cars are dogs in comparison....

 

[Philip.]

Brilliant mate!
Brakes look good. :smile:

 

[adamlstr]

Is it for sale yet?

 

[Scutch]

I don't like this car. It always makes me look at Pistonheads classified which in turn brings on a wave of disappointment because all the cars are dogs in comparison....

Mine was standard apart from the CSL alloys when I bought it. The coilovers and spacers transformed the look of the car, as you can see from page 1. It would be the same with any M3, I think. Just need the right mods. Some folk like standard better, but I wanted it to look more aggressive.

 

[cat171]

Brakes look great, I don't get it though Is Porsche brakes a thing now on BMW's ?

 

[Sir_Dave]

Is Porsche brakes a thing now on BMW's ?

Nah, they are just relatively cheap & in plentiful supply. Darn sight less than AP's im sure!!!
And the standard front brakes on M3's are poop.

 

[_Tom]

Love it. Although the brakes look great, for me I'd need to remove the Porsche wording on them.

 

[Welsh.Dan]

This looks amazing. Perfect!

May have made my decision on which car to buy once the Honda sells soon....

Off to check PH for local garaged ones to test drive.....

 

[Scutch]

Brakes look great, I don't get it though Is Porsche brakes a thing now on BMW's ?

Very popular conversion yeah. Just need the custom brackets and calipers really. Then pads, sensors and shims 😂

Contact area on disc is much greater.

 

[Scutch]

Love it. Although the brakes look great, for me I'd need to remove the Porsche wording on them.

Yeah, was in two minds about that, but didn't want Brembo so stuck with the Porsche logo.

 

[cat171]

Cheers guys, it's just the Porsche lettering (it's not something I'd go with personally)

 

[brisa4984]

Love the calliper colour and lettering. Gives an aura of "serious business".

 

[Scutch]

Love the calliper colour and lettering. Gives an aura of "serious business".

That was kinda my thinking too. Like the VW scene where they use the Gallardo/Murcielago calipers and retain the Lambo lettering, or the Aston Martin conversion. Didn't want plain calipers looking like they'd just been a rattle can job, and didn't want Brembo (which the Porsche calipers are anyway). Cost me enough money, so wanted them to look good.

 

[ForceIndia]

Looks great fella.

 

[JD]

One photo?! Are you effing kidding me Neil?!

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Looks 300% better now, hate the standard front bumper on the E46 M3.