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

[Ol’ Tarby]

Wheels refurbed and fitted today. Not OEM but I couldn't say no for the price. They'll do me for now

Looks a completely different colour in the 2nd pic. Fuckin w**k camera

 

[Mr R.]

Very nice mate. [emoji41]

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Very nice mate. [emoji41]

Cheers Scott :up:

 

[imprezaworks]

The colour in the bottom pic although because camera really suits the car imo

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

The colour in the bottom pic although because camera really suits the car imo

Yeah looks similar to the colour they were before lol

 

[Mr Plums]

Very nice mate, the finish looks great, i would rub the stuff off that the tyre fitters use tho, that always bugs me lol.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Very nice mate, the finish looks great, i would rub the stuff off that the tyre fitters use tho, that always bugs me lol.

f**k knows why I didn't do that tbh lol

Before fitting I gave them all an IPA wipedown and 2 coats of carbon collective platinum wheels. Should make cleaning easier. Not that I ever clean it

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Cleaned it today for the first time since I bought it. Had a guy messaging me from cutters who seems fairly keen in it, so I took a load of pictures for him today

First time in years I've spent the day cleaning a car. Really enjoyed it to be honest.
Shout out to @autoallure really impressed with their stuff.

Got track time booked for Saturday at CSF....if I've still got it

 

[Mar172]

Cleaned it today for the first time since I bought it. Had a guy messaging me from cutters who seems fairly keen in it, so I took a load of pictures for him today
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First time in years I've spent the day cleaning a car. Really enjoyed it to be honest.
Shout out to @autoallure really impressed with their stuff.

Got track time booked for Saturday at CSF....if I've still got it

Why are you selling it and what the next car

 

[Mr Plums]

Just one word mate...

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Why are you selling it and what the next car

Everything is always for sale for the right price mate

A new bathroom is next

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Just one word mate...

Anal?

 

[Mr Plums]

B.a.udiful

Love you too x

 

[Mr Plums]

3mps

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

3mps

LOL

 

[charltjr]

Very nice :smile:

Really must do something about selling mine, I know I should just keep it as they’re obviously on the same path as the E36 M3 but I feel I’ve ticked the M3 box now and fancy something else.

 

[leeds2592]

Selling already? You're as bad as @leeds_182 !!

Looks absolutely spot on in them pics, other than the crappy old number plates. I was never really a fan of M3's, never saw the appeal but they're growing on me massively lately, especially in the colour yours is.

 

[_Tom]

As above, it needs fresh plates. Will make a huge difference.

Keep it.

 

[Cookie]

R32 next?

 

[cat171]

It looks nice, I'd keep it!

 

[Silent_Scone]

I think you should get one of those Mazda Speed 3s next. Although I've heard they're made of chocolate and super unreliable cars (rolls eyes)

 

[-Rob]

Selling it. Dafuq?

Selling mine next month, but I do think you'll regret selling it. Especially with prices of a good tidy example these days.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Selling it. Dafuq?

Selling mine next month, but I do think you'll regret selling it. Especially with prices of a good tidy example these days.

It's not as tidy as the pics make out to be fair. Passenger arch has just started to go, and it's peppered in stone chips. Plus the odd mark here and there.


I'll get some fresh plates ordered today

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Driven in anger properly for the first time tonight.
What a car! Can't wait get it on track Saturday

 

[Euan94]

Track time on Saturday you say? Taking passengers or will you have your misses?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Track time on Saturday you say? Taking passengers or will you have your misses?

Mrs will be with me mate, but she'll be bored after two laps so I'll kick her out :up:

 

[charltjr]

They’re the nuts on track mate, really work well, heavy so you have to drive around that and use weight transfer to help the turn-in but other than that I had no complaints at all and a grin a mile wide.

Just watch those front brakes if they’re standard, calipers can’t disperse the heat well enough and you’ll run into fade.

I’m falling back in love with mine now, thinking of keeping it

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

They’re the nuts on track mate, really work well, heavy so you have to drive around that and use weight transfer to help the turn-in but other than that I had no complaints at all and a grin a mile wide.

Just watch those front brakes if they’re standard, calipers can’t disperse the heat well enough and you’ll run into fade.

I’m falling back in love with mine now, thinking of keeping it :smile:

Yeah standard brakes aren't the best, so I'll be going easy on them and only doin short sessions

 

[Herr Flick]

I lose all love for those wheels when they're not OEM finish. Makes the look just as shitty as those 18s.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I prefer the 18s tbh

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

So took it across to the office in Derby on tuesday, just to give it a run out. Broke down halfway there 😂 fuckin typical when I had to be at work for a meeting. Was too far to come back to get my van, so I limped it along the A50 at 45mph and carried on to work. Currently firing on 5 cylinders and shaking violently at anything more than a slight touch of throttle.

Got to work,whipped the engine cover off, and unplugged each coil in turn. No difference on cylinder 2. £22 later at euros and a new Bosch one was fitted. All sorted :up::up::up:


Fast forward to tonight, and I've just taken a deposit on it. Being collected Monday.

Owned it for just over 6 months, and taking into account purchase price, insurance, tax, fuel and repairs...I've still made money. Who says M3s are expensive to own :smiley:

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Oh and when I say repairs, the only one was that ignition coil

 

[jamesycc]

What's next then...?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

What's next then...?

A Clio @imprezaworks

Nah not really. A kit car hopefully aslong as I don't do anything stupid....like buy a Clio

 

[jamesycc]

Build yourself or buy built?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Build yourself or buy built?

I'd love to do one myself, but it would probably take me years so I'll be buying prebuilt. A zetec'd MK Indy is what I'm on the lookout for

 

[Short Norman]

Nice one, where did you buy it from to make good money on it.

Oh and build a cobra.....with a V8.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Nice one, where did you buy it from to make good money on it.

Oh and build a cobra.....with a V8.

I just knocked the previous owner down more than the current buyer knocked me down....

 

[jamesycc]

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I'd love to do one myself, but it would probably take me years so I'll be buying prebuilt. A zetec'd MK Indy is what I'm on the lookout for[/QUOTE
Mates just bought a Tiger with a zetec engine on bike carbs.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

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Been in it yet?