2002 E46 M3 // Build Thread
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Absolutely gorgeous car. One of the best colors, factory 19’s and from here it looks to be in great shape!
How are you enjoying it?
Coming from the turbo N55, it's so much different. Throttle response is WAY better than I imagined, induction noise is beautiful, exhaust is meh (not a huge fan of the tingy sound stock), steering is incredible and my favorite part of the car. Coming from electronic steering where it sometimes gets floaty and feels like you're not in control, this is a HUGE upgrade.
Overall I love it, and it'll likely replace my 335i come spring
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?? I don't have a steel gray anything.
You're right. I just had a major Brain fart.
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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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He plans on slamming it to the ground.
You out of anyone should know its gonna look sick slammed on Apex ARC8’s
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Turned out great!
Thank you! Happy with it for the low cost anyways
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You out of anyone should know its gonna look sick slammed on Apex ARC8’s
First time ive seen an idea like that. Not bad!
Any planS to track it/stance it/drift it/install a CF airbox?
Appreciate it. I think just going OEM+/restoration for this car. I'd love to see it on CSL style wheels but @Rekpoint says Apex or nothin. CF airbox is definitely in this cars future, unsure if I can afford the CSL one but we'll see
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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 if anyone is curious. Badge looks brand new and cost $8 and 2 min of time!
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friend thought I was playing a prank saying I have to replace my mirror fluid. Cursed with the infamous dimming mirror delaminating and evaporating/leaking. Decided to take the DIY approach rather than send it off to save a few bucks. Ended up being a super easy 30 min project and looks brand new. Mirror link
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Found my first moist surprise. Went to go disconnect the battery to start installing my headers, and my flashlight caught a little reflection. Turns out the passenger tail light lens was slightly detached, allowing water in
Thank god it didn't rust through the metal and I was able to wire wheel, clean, naval jelly rust dissolve and rust converter it. Finally I tried adding some etching primer to try to match the factory finish best I could. Probably not perfect but helps me sleep at night.
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