Up for sale is my 2005 Mystic Blue slicktop M3. This was originally meant to be a forever car but it’s time for someone to enjoy this clean and sorted M3.
A little background in the interest of full disclosure:
You may have seen this car on my IG with an S65 in it.
The original plan was to build a CA-legal swapped street car but it turned out that's just not achievable. At the same time I had no interest in building a track-only car on such a clean/original example, not to mention all that it involves (truck, trailer, storage) so I scrapped those plans and decided to restore the car back to factory fresh OE+. Since I had sold the original engine and many used engines have questionable history and/or high miles, I purchased a complete running accident-free M3 with just 80k miles and parted it out to help restore this car (!)
The car had been non-op and in storage since 2016, so I went through it with a fine tooth comb and completed a comprehensive overhaul/refresh to get it back on the road and registered.
Spec:
2005 BMW M3 coupe (low option “stripper”)
Mystic Blue on black leather with M cloth interior
Manual heated seats
Aluminum trim
Slicktop
One owner before me
Original paint
No accidents
No pets, non-smoker
2 keys, books, manuals
Original window sticker
60,895 miles
All records since new
Clean title in hand
Additions:
OE trunk lip spoiler (originally a spoiler delete car)
Custom OE-appearing bi-LED projector headlight retrofit (originally a halogen car)
6MT conversion (originally a SMG car)
ZCP/CSL brakes with stainless steel brake lines
Maintenance / restoration:
Major comprehensive service with no expense spared just performed, including the "big 3"
VANOS bulletproofing with all the upgrades and valve adjustment
Connecting rod bearings
RACP “subframe” reinforcement
Replacement engine with 80k miles (LCI engine with M10 rod bolts)
Engine was pulled from a complete, running, undamaged M3
It was driven, inspected and compression tested prior to removal
All work done within the last ~250 miles:
Engine top end:
Beisan BS021 - S54 Vanos seal repair kit
Beisan BS022 - S54 Vanos rattle repair kit
Beisan BS023 - S54 Rebuilt Vanos solenoid coil pack
Beisan BS024 - S54 Vanos sealing plate repair kit
Beisan BS025 - S54 Vanos oil pump disk
Beisan BS026 - S54 Upper chain guide
11127832034 - Valve cover gasket
11127831271 - Spark plug seals (6)
11127830972 - Rubber seals (13)
11121437395 - Rubber seals (2)
07119963072 - Copper o-rings (2)
07129905536 - Camshaft bolts (12)
11361401971 - Vanos filter
11367831938 - Vanos steel gasket
07119963342 - Chain guide bolt washer
07119963418 - Chain tensioner washer
12120022902 - Spark plugs (6)
Valve shims (x)
Engine bottom end:
ACL-6B1569HSTD - ACL Race Series connecting rod bearing set
11247834310 - Connecting rod bolts (12)
11131437237 - Oil pan gasket
11137834886 - Rear sump cover gasket
11431707164 - Dipstick o-ring
11131742994 - Drain plug
Other engine parts:
11287841228 - Idler pulley alternator
11281748131 - Tensioner pulley (main)
11287549557 - Tensioner pulley (AC)
11287837898 - Belt (main)
11287830946 - Belt (AC)
11812283798 - Motor mounts (2)
32412283893 - Power-steering pressure hose
32411093597 - Power-steering gasket ring A (4)
32411093596 - Power-steering gasket ring B (2)
32301094703 - Steering coupler
11627830667 - Header gaskets (6)
11721437202 - Header hex nut (18)
11627830668 - Section 1 gaskets (2)
Constant pressure valve “CPV” viton fluoroelastomer seal
17222245358 - Oil cooler line o-ring (2)
11781743994 O2 sensor bank 1 pre-cat (Bosch 13949)
11781406622 O2 sensor bank 2 pre-cat (Bosch 13951)
Fluids and filters:
11427833769 - Oil filter kit
Liqui Moly GT1 10w-60 - Oil (6.5 liter)
ATE Typ200 - Racing brake/clutch fluid
83220309031 - 75w-80 MTF LT-2 transmission fluid (2)
83222282583 - SAF XJ + FM booster 75w-140 differential fluid (3)
13721730946 - Air filter
64319071935 - Cabin microfilter
13327831089 - Fuel filter
07119963129 - Fuel filter sealing ring
82141467704 - Antifreeze (+ distilled water)
Liqui moly ATF synthetic - Power-steering fluid
64538377330 - AC receiver drier
Transmission:
OE style custom machined 6MT conversion bellhousing
Clutch kit Luk 03054 (incl. pressure plate, clutch disk, release bearing)
Dual-mass flywheel Luk DMF050
11222243051 - Flywheel bolts (8)
11211720310 - Pilot bearing
11142247867 - Rear main seal and cover kit
22322282340 - Transmission Mounts (2)
21511223281 - Clutch pivot pin (stainless steel)
21517570284 - Spring clip
25117529079 - Shift arm retaining Clip
25111222015 - Shift arm rear bushing
25117522149 - Rubber boot
41128246251 - Chassis bracket
25111434100 - Insert shifter covering foam
25112228710 - Shift carrier
25111220600 - Lever bearing
25112228711 - Selector rod
25117571899 - Securing clip (2)
25117580281 - Gear shift rod joint
07129904567 - Circlip
35211158290 - Bushings (2)
35301165321 - Return spring
35411113728 - Grommets (2)
61319122700 - Clutch switch
35311163870 - Clutch pedal
35316854283 - Pin
35316750569 - Clutch stop
07119902997 - Hex bolt
07119902976 - Hex bolt
07129905817 - Hex nut
21521163714 - Hose
21526774274 - Pipe
21522229699 - Pressure hose assembly support
34341163565 - Clip
21522229675 - Pipe
21521163894 - Grommet
16121176767 - Pipe Clip
61116911072 - Clutch switch adapter lead
61130006663 - Wire lead (2)
25117507695 - Oval bushing
21526785966 - Slave cylinder
21526774267 - Pressure hose assembly
21526773670 - Master cylinder
35211108634 - Rubber pad
23121228493 - Input shaft seal
23117512866 - Guide tube
21511223302 - Clutch fork
25117527259 - Shift lever BMW Performance
25117896886 - ZHP weighted shift nnob
25117919219 - ZCP alcantara shift boot
Smooth band intake worm clamps (6)
6MT intake manifold (no SMG reservoir)
6MT instrument cluster insert (aftermarket, no SMG gear indicator)
Rear end:
AKG #RSR46 - Reinforcement plate kit
AKG #SF46L - Solid aluminum subframe bushings
AKG #RTAB369 - Rear trailing arm bushings 95A
07129952104 - Hose clamp A
11631716970 - Hose clamp B
16121180240 - Hose clamp C
32411156956 - Hose clamp D
07147140850 - Body plug (2)
33217840673 - Inner half shaft CV boot repair kit (2)
Misc. notes and observations:
Rod journals in perfect condition, bearings have nice even clearance (plastigauged)
Cam lobes in excellent condition showing no wear
No gunk or build up in the head whatsoever (regular OCIs)
Great, even and consistent compression numbers
Vanos procedure incl. ultrasonic cleaning and flushing of all components
No cracks or pulled spot welds whatsoever on chassis prior to welding reinforcements
Reinforcement plates coated inside and out with weld-thru primer and 3M undercoating
No rattle on startup whatsoever even after sitting for an extended period of time
You will not find a single missing clip or screw anywhere on the car
Has a stealth V1 integrated radar detector
Has a newer genuine 6MT steering wheel (nice textured leather and no paddle shift holes)
All exterior rubber and weather seals are original and in excellent condition
Instrument cluster needles nice and amber (no sun exposure)
Rearview mirror in excellent condition (same)
Front fender liners still have the original brake duct block off covers
Factory alarm retrofit
Factory hands-free bluetooth retrofit
Just smogged and registered
Cons:
Headliner sagging
Tires old / aged out
Minor overall wear commensurate with age and mileage
I think that's about it.
EDIT: SALE PENDING!
Any questions, let me know!
Kevin
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