New Car....Again...E46 M3

[Ol’ Tarby]

Has it been converted to a manual yet?

Lol I do get the SMG hate. It's s**t at any time other than "on it"

 

[JB21]

yeah i like his videos. Think he quite likes the Bm

Power sliding it around roundabouts on the first drive, and with his mum, lol

 

[-Rob]

Only just realised those are my spacers you bought haha!

Cars looking great, I'm a massive fan of CSL's but prefer the ride on 18's.

Best of both worlds is a set of Apex's or BBS RC's.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Only just realised those are my spacers you bought haha!

Cars looking great, I'm a massive fan of CSL's but prefer the ride on 18's.

Best of both worlds is a set of Apex's or BBS RC's.

*Goes back to check if I've slagged the spacer seller off on here*

No, we're all good :smile:
Mate I can't believe how much they cost you to post!

 

[-Rob]

£18 ish to post them. Other option was like £13 second class, all because of the weight of the bolts.

Funny fact - those uprated bolts saved my life when my ex vandalised my old M3 and undone all the bolts but the locking one. Realised after I went round a roundabout.

Apex springs lower it more but I would go with Eibachs for comfort.

What I meant was alloy wise. The Apex Arc8 (BBS RC copy's/remanufacture) are the same style that BBS made the CSL's in but also a lot lighter and stronger too.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

£18 ish to post them. Other option was like £13 second class, all because of the weight of the bolts.

Funny fact - those uprated bolts saved my life when my ex vandalised my old M3 and undone all the bolts but the locking one. Realised after I went round a roundabout.

Apex springs lower it more but I would go with Eibachs for comfort.

What I meant was alloy wise. The Apex Arc8 (BBS RC copy's/remanufacture) are the same style that BBS made the CSL's in but also a lot lighter and stronger too.
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Sorry mate, I realised you meant the wheels after I'd posted. I'm holding out for a set of second hand eibachs before I bite the bullet and buy new.


You got any other bits lying about that you can sell me? 😂

 

[-Rob]

I have CS/L front brakes, pads, calipers and carriers.
18x10 BBS CH's squares which are epic
Milltek cup racing exhaust with 100 cell
Immaculate black leather interior.
A pillar trims ideal for retrimming
Steering wheel controls and lower panel
2x Michelin Cup 265/35/18 tyres on 2.2mm tread
4x Trofeo R 265/35/18's new
2 x Recaro leather/alcantara CS's, recaro runners and macht seat adaptors. Bolt in option offered.

And probably a set of Bilstein Clubsport suspension freshly refurbished and serviced after I get Nitrons.

 

[Marc.]

Looks s**t x

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Looks s**t x

Nice one mate x

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Thoughts?

Painted silver and then diamond cut

 

[JB21]

I have CS/L front brakes, pads, calipers and carriers.
18x10 BBS CH's squares which are epic
Milltek cup racing exhaust with 100 cell
Immaculate black leather interior.
A pillar trims ideal for retrimming
Steering wheel controls and lower panel
2x Michelin Cup 265/35/18 tyres on 2.2mm tread
4x Trofeo R 265/35/18's new
2 x Recaro leather/alcantara CS's, recaro runners and macht seat adaptors. Bolt in option offered.

And probably a set of Bilstein Clubsport suspension freshly refurbished and serviced after I get Nitrons.

@james24785 bank loan increase for all the above :smile:

 

[Typhoon]

Such a s**t heap.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

@james24785 bank loan increase for all the above :smile:

Haha no way! I'm not going that balls deep with it!


Watched that video you posted earlier. Wish I had the balls and skills to drift round roundabouts like him lol

 

[Marc.]

Nice one mate x

Ha! I really like it mate, I've always like E46 M3's

 

[Cookie]

Thoughts?
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Painted silver and then diamond cut

Just get them painted silver and skip the diamond cut. See my M3 thread

 

[riz]

I have CS/L front brakes, pads, calipers and carriers.
18x10 BBS CH's squares which are epic
Milltek cup racing exhaust with 100 cell
Immaculate black leather interior.
A pillar trims ideal for retrimming
Steering wheel controls and lower panel
2x Michelin Cup 265/35/18 tyres on 2.2mm tread
4x Trofeo R 265/35/18's new
2 x Recaro leather/alcantara CS's, recaro runners and macht seat adaptors. Bolt in option offered.

And probably a set of Bilstein Clubsport suspension freshly refurbished and serviced after I get Nitrons.

What do you want for the interior?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

What do you want for the interior?

Mine will also be available once I find an imola interior

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Just get them painted silver and skip the diamond cut. See my M3 thread

I'll have a look now mate

 

[ADS_V6]

Go for hi power silver James
It really amplifies the flake when the sun hits the wheels

 

[imprezaworks]

Oddly I think you are correct

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Oddly I think you are correct

First time for everything I spose :up:

 

[ADS_V6]

First time for everything I spose :up:

Oi in seriousness I got them on the vee.When you do get them done mate,invest in a good coating or wax on them

 

[riz]

Mine will also be available once I find an imola interior

I just need a good drivers seat..


( Or imola!!)

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Oi in seriousness I got them on the vee.When you do get them done mate,invest in a good coating or wax on them

What do you suggest mate?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I just need a good drivers seat..


( Or imola!!)

An imola set went for £400 on cutters last week. I missed out by 5 minutes

There's one on there now at £650, but that's a bit strong

 

[ADS_V6]

What do you suggest mate?

C5 car pro dlux for durability I'm sad and use a wax though.More than happy too send you some up mate FOC after their done

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

C5 car pro dlux for durability I'm sad and use a wax though.More than happy too send you some up mate FOC after their done

You're a good'n Alex! It's not true what @imprezaworks says

 

[imprezaworks]

It's all an act, he's the biggest clown in any circus

 

[ADS_V6]

You're a good'n Alex! It's not true what @imprezaworks says

When their done pm me.I will send some raceglaze nano sealant.Just spray on and buff off simple.Even a fool @imprezaworks could use it,or maybe not cause THICK

 

[Hixle]

You still enjoying it James?

Watched Danny's video last night and its really made me want one! Found this on eBay; its an early one but looks great!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112405818512

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

You still enjoying it James?

Watched Danny's video last night and its really made me want one! Found this on eBay; its an early one but looks great!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112405818512

Yeah I'm really starting to gel with it now. It's only a weekend toy so it's not used much, but I love it when I do.
It would be a perfect daily if you can afford to be putting the miles on it. Not so much fuel costs, but obviously with the more mileage you do, the sooner the vanos/HG/SMG/subframe failures are going to start popping up. Having said that, they don't need to be the massive bills they once were.


That one you've linked, I think you could find better for that money. I paid less than that, and mines a facelift, with similar miles

 

[charltjr]

Yeah that's expensive. I gave that for mine which is a year newer, 20k less miles, has just had an inspection 2 and VANOS rebuild and is rust free. "Full service history" is all very well, but if it's rolling up to being due an Inspection 2 you're probably in for at least a grand, so the detail of the history really matters.

 

[Stay Puft]

They are going up slowly though aren't they? Also.. manual is more pricey isn't it?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Yeah that's expensive. I gave that for mine which is a year newer, 20k less miles, has just had an inspection 2 and VANOS rebuild and is rust free. "Full service history" is all very well, but if it's rolling up to being due an Inspection 2 you're probably in for at least a grand, so the detail of the history really matters.

You got a thread on yours mate?

They are going up slowly though aren't they? Also.. manual is more pricey isn't it?

They're creeping up very slowly for the decent ones. Manual Vs SMG prices seem to bare no correlation really

 

[charltjr]

Yeah, good ones are on the up and manuals can command a small premium to the right buyer, but fundamentally that's an overpriced car needing a bit of TLC, IMO

 

[charltjr]

You got a thread on yours mate?

Not on here yet, no, keep meaning to start one.

Did this in it last week, great car on track.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Not on here yet, no, keep meaning to start one.

Did this in it last week, great car on track.

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Get one up mate. Be good to see more pics

 

[riz]

You still enjoying it James?

Watched Danny's video last night and its really made me want one! Found this on eBay; its an early one but looks great!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112405818512

Crazy expensive for a pre facelift.

I went for one with higher miles and less toys. Alot cheaper...

You can get the subframe done for £7-800 now.

 

[Bluebeard]

Crazy expensive for a pre facelift.

I went for one with higher miles and less toys. Alot cheaper...
.

You sound like an Indian.

Oh, wait....

 

[Christopher]

Lovely stuff.