With my current M3 reaching the end of what I want to do with it in regards to upgrades. The last major upgrades will be going in the next month or two.

I had to turn my attentions to the next project car which arrived this last Saturday. This car I hope to have done by the 15 years event in 2016. It is worth noting that this car has been on the forums since day 1 and has made the trek from PA to CA.

NOTE: Car was plasti dipped and only some of it has been pealed off.

 

So to answer the question what is next as posed by people on other forums. To let the car out of the bag, I am building a replica GTR Street version. I am currently sourcing a E9X M3 to be the donor car. The S65 is loosely based on the motor in the real ones which is a 4.0L V8. My goal is to have this done by the 2016 event I am planning to celebrate 15 years of E46 M3 goodness.

 

Great build diary...you really make me my e46 m3!

 

Some recent updates over the last week.

At the end of April, I lead a day drive to Napa to enjoy the great weather we have been having. Some of the gang here were in attendance. The car is running so much better with the intake flap functioning. I have yet to get the tune back on but just the stock CSL setup is pretty darn amazing.

You know the car runs good when you are being chanced by a McLaren 12C and the owner has no complaints about how fast you are going through the twisties =)
See the drive images at http://www.raddrives.com/albums.php

 

I saw a thread from APEX about needing a E46 to test a set of wheels. So I pinged them and they wanted me to bring my car down. My car was to be a genie pig to test a new setup they offer. What they wanted to test is to see if a square 285 setup would work. Well as from the crap cell phone pics below, it does work LOL. APEX guys were a hoot to hang out with and I am looking forward to buying a set of wheels from them in the near future. Not sure when but they will have a write up and official photos at some point of my visit there. Also meet a few M3 members in the AM and one had a clean Laguna Seca Blue =)









Teaser image of what just arrived today. Since it seems people are only interested in this build thread when I spend money LOL. I have a few more updates later this week.

 

Morning Update:

After last year’s Bimmerfest I meat one of the BMW magazine publishers who was there doing a story on that days festivities. I started talking to the representative there about doing an article on my car to share all the work done. After emails, one very cool photo shoot and almost a year the article comes out.

I would have not posted the article for a few months but there is one major issue with it, which was kind of a serious let down. Wait all this time and when it arrives you are like WOOHHOOO.. oh mannn that sucks.

I will give you a hint, the issue is on the first page. The issue might not be that obvious to most but to those who are the forums a lot you will see it fast. There also is a technical issue, on the last page. I will let you guys see if you can see them.













I will post parts received tomorrow =) for the CSL. But here is a part for the 1M.

 

You know you are hoarder when your room looks like the images below.

The Evolve boxes were the last pieces I was waiting for to do the next major service. I have been stock piling the last few months as you can see. This will be the last major upgrade to this car as I have done all I have wanted to for the moment. Car should be going in for the last bit of upgrades in the next few weeks.

Vanos work
X1 -- BS021 -- S54 Vanos Seals Repair Kit
X1 -- BS022 -- S54 Vanos Rattle Repair Kit
X1 -- BS023 -- S54 Rebuilt Vanos Solenoid Coil Pack
X1 -- BS024 -- S54 Vanos Sealing Plate Repair Kit
X1 -- BS025 -- S54 Vanos Oil Pump Disk
X1 -- BS095 -- S54/S62 Vanos Rattle Tools
X1 -- 11367831938 -- Vanos gasket
X2 -- 11121437395 -- valve cover stud grommet
X1 -- 11361401971 -- Vanos oil filter
X2 -- 11367833218 -- S62 sprocket hub diaphragm spring and pressure plate
X12 -- 07129905536 -- sprocket sleeve bolts
X1 -- 11317830159 -- Exhaust upper chain tensioner guide
X1 -- 07119963342 -- Chain guide mounting bolt washer
X1 -- 07119963418 -- Crankshaft chain tensioner washer
X2 -- 07119963129 -- oil drain hose crush washer
X2 -- 07119963072 -- Vanos oil accumulator pipe crush washer

Head work
X12 -- 11347833676 -- CSL Exhaust Valves
X1 -- 11127835918 -- CYL.HEAD GASKET
X14 -- 11127831862 -- Cylinder Head Bolt
X14 -- 11121317361 -- Washer
SPR-2521-BM -- Supertech Performance Dual Valve Spring
RETBM2521 -- Supertech Titanium Retainers
X6 -- 11627830667 -- Gasket Asbestos
X6 -- 13417830384 -- O-ring
Service -- Head blueprint and flow test and 5 angle valve job
Service -- Port Match Throttle bodies

Other engine stuff
X1 -- 64317895939 -- CSL Cabin Filter Housing
X1 -- 64317895937 -- CSL Micro Filter Housing Backing
X6 -- 11247835440 -- Upper (blue)
X6 -- 11247835439 -- Lower (red)
Service -- WPC Metal Treatment to bearings

Suspension and exterior
X1 -- 31212282855 -- CSL King Pin - Left
X1 -- 31212282856 -- CSL King Pin - Right
X1 -- 51137897925 -- Left CSL Roof Molding
X1 -- 51137897926 -- Right CSL Roof Molding
X2 -- 51137895912 -- CSL Fender Grill Emblems
X2 -- 61130005197 Wires for LED Modules
X1 -- ATD-3600 TCK Rattle FiX - ATD-3600 407 Piece
X1 -- 51717894515 Cover Left
X1 -- 51718243812 Cover Right
Install CSL roof rails

SInterior
X1 -- 51477895573 Door sill left
X1 -- 51477895574 Door sill right
X1 -- 82112293533 BMW M3 Floor Mats
Install CSL door and rear seat cards

Engine Parts


Interior and Exterior parts


CSL Exhaust Valves


CSL Door Sills

 

Finally had a chance to update the Google XLS Sheet.

Most noticeable changes are around the engine section.

Full build thread XLS Document:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...EE&usp=sharing

Some parts came in yesterday so I will post pictures tomorrow. Car should be going in for the parts installs later this month.

 

Box showed up with new floor mats. 12 year old ones are still decent but have seen the millage and 12 years of drives. Also got some new O rings for the coming motor work and wheel cover. No longer have break ducts so closing them off from the wheel well.

 

The Vanos Beisan System arrived YAY. Now I just need to get the WPC bearings and I have all the parts I ordered. Though people keep taking my bearings as they need them last minute. I have had to re-order them for the third time LOL.



Some people saw the car collection in the back ground. Here is a better shot of 80% of them. There is still another cabinet to the left and more below on the left.



Last update is a quick video having a little fun at APEX for the photo shoot HEHE.

 

Ok took a few months but finally got around to removing the CSL Door cards. Gave them to a friend to makes carbon fiber to have the scratches fixed and made to look as good as new. Hopefully I will get them back next week so I can put them back into the car.

 

Sorry for the delayed update. Car has been finally dropped off at the shop for the head removal and other CSL parts install. Head is heading down to LA to have the CSL valves, Supertech springs and retainers, head work, and intake port match work done.

I hope to post pictures of the Vanos rebuild here in the next week or two.

 

Looks like my car made it into the APEX Wheel add. Nice surprise when opening the recent issue of Roundel.

 

Finally have some progress on the head removal. VANOS has been removed and I get to do some upgrading this weekend =) The shop said they will be able to remove the head in 2 weeks so I can send it down to LA for valve install and all the other upgrades.

 

This thread makes me miss my M3... well done!