I figured I would make an intro/project thread for myself and my m3. I have been away from forums for awhile and I am new here. I have had my 97 m3 since, December 2015, I bought it from a driving instructor at a local track so it was pretty sorted. Here are some pics from when I picked it up.
IMG_0539 by mpower5266, on Flickr
IMG_0541 by mpower5266, on Flickr
I started by giving the car a good detail, beginning with the engine bay.
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I converted my basement to a garage and move it in with one of my other long term projects.
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Nothing really changed for a few years. It was my daily and I just enjoyed the car. I did finally find a set of style 24's which I felt like the car needed badly.
IMG_1851 by mpower5266, on Flickr
I got a daily driver so the car became a weekend/nice weather car, and I added another car to the stable.
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Since then the M3 has been on the back burner. I occasionally took it on weekend drives and shows but more energy went to my 02. Now that its in pretty good shape its time to give the m some attention. I started a few months ago with a new guibo and shifter rebuild. Excuse my fiance's artsy instagram edit.
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I think it was due.
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That brings us to present day(well this summer.) It was getting a little shabby and due for a good detail, so I spent a few evenings correcting the paint and giving it a good detail.
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A few weeks ago I took my fiancee for a day trip to the GA mountains and fell in love with this car all over again.
IMG_4895 by mpower5266, on Flickr
IMG_4901 by mpower5266, on Flickr
Now, to present day for real this time. The one thing that I felt let this car down a little was the interior. The headliner is starting to sag, my glove box fix was looking a little rough and the drivers seat was awful. I decided to restore the interior this winter. Here it is currently.
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The mrs actually did a great job stitching this up after my pocket knife clip ripped it up.
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Mulberry lux door cards, Im going to try to color change them to dove.
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After getting an estimate from a local shop to rebuild the foam and fix my leather, I decided to shop around for some vaders in better shape. I came across these and picked them up Sunday.
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I gave them a quick clean, I think they will work.
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After.
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So thats where I am today. I ordered some headliner material, and a leather repair and dye kit. I will update as I go.
IMG_0539 by mpower5266, on FlickrIMG_0541 by mpower5266, on FlickrI started by giving the car a good detail, beginning with the engine bay.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI converted my basement to a garage and move it in with one of my other long term projects.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrNothing really changed for a few years. It was my daily and I just enjoyed the car. I did finally find a set of style 24's which I felt like the car needed badly.
IMG_1851 by mpower5266, on FlickrI got a daily driver so the car became a weekend/nice weather car, and I added another car to the stable.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrSince then the M3 has been on the back burner. I occasionally took it on weekend drives and shows but more energy went to my 02. Now that its in pretty good shape its time to give the m some attention. I started a few months ago with a new guibo and shifter rebuild. Excuse my fiance's artsy instagram edit.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI think it was due.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrThat brings us to present day(well this summer.) It was getting a little shabby and due for a good detail, so I spent a few evenings correcting the paint and giving it a good detail.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrA few weeks ago I took my fiancee for a day trip to the GA mountains and fell in love with this car all over again.
IMG_4895 by mpower5266, on FlickrIMG_4901 by mpower5266, on FlickrNow, to present day for real this time. The one thing that I felt let this car down a little was the interior. The headliner is starting to sag, my glove box fix was looking a little rough and the drivers seat was awful. I decided to restore the interior this winter. Here it is currently.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrThe mrs actually did a great job stitching this up after my pocket knife clip ripped it up.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrMulberry lux door cards, Im going to try to color change them to dove.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrAfter getting an estimate from a local shop to rebuild the foam and fix my leather, I decided to shop around for some vaders in better shape. I came across these and picked them up Sunday.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI gave them a quick clean, I think they will work.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrAfter.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrSo thats where I am today. I ordered some headliner material, and a leather repair and dye kit. I will update as I go.
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