2002 E46 M3 // Build Thread

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Rekpoint said:

He plans on slamming it to the ground.

You out of anyone should know its gonna look sick slammed on Apex ARC8’s

pynacl

YoungCR said:

Turned out great!

Thank you! Happy with it for the low cost anyways

pynacl

B C said:

You out of anyone should know its gonna look sick slammed on Apex ARC8’s

B C said:

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

Rekpoint

pynacl said:

but @Rekpoint says Apex or nothin

I actually vote HREs. But apexs are better then CSL wheels.

pynacl

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!

YoungCR

Didn’t know those were a sticker

pynacl

YoungCR said:

Didn’t know those were a sticker

Honestly me neither, another solid tip from @Rekpoint!

pynacl

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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Gotta love the oval mirror! I’d like to retrofit one in my car.

Rekpoint

B C said:

Gotta love the oval mirror! I’d like to retrofit one in my car.

I have one if you want one. Needs the same mirror fluid repair.

pynacl

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.

pynacl

Found a set of used OEM LED tails. Luckily my LCM was v3.0.1, so I'm able to just code them to the car as-is. Just needed some OEM wiring adapters to make them work.

pynacl

Paint matched reflectors wooooo

pynacl

@Rekpoint Found me a super good deal on a UUC EVO 3 and DSSR kit off marketplace. Super excited to try this out because it was originally an expense I normally couldn't justify.

pynacl

Picked up a new set of Fabspeed headers. Genuinely haven't had the time to install them yet, but really hoping within the next couple weeks they should be going on. Now just to find a nice section 1 and muffler to compliment them.

pynacl

Did trans fluid change, oil change, cabin air filter and intake filter change and took it out for a quick shakedown this weekend. Of course found more broken stuff. Ordered UUC trans mounts and all new bushings/gaskets for the shifter carrier to go with the UUC EVO 3 when I install it. Rotors seemed a bit warped too with heavy braking, dang.