Are ZCP M3's less desirable than normal ones?

[maw1124]

It used to be that the "Best" model was rarer... now people have that confused, where they think anything that's "Rare" is better.

The Mercedes Silver Arrows were the same thing. A cosmetics only package where people would swear you down that they were going to be worth more, just because they were rarer. As it turns out, vanity isn't worth much.

This will be a good test case... https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KZD..._campaign=hero

The $90k car was about mileage (and condition), I think. This car will test that.

For me, ZCP wasn't worth the absence of a drop top...

maw

[jet_dogg]

It's incredible that fifteen years later people still think zcp is a special model. The P stands for package, it literally has five off the shelf parts added to it whereas a csl has an entire catalog of a hundred bespoke parts specifically designed, engineered and manufactured for it.

[pawa_k2001]

I had a ZCP and currently have a non-ZCP Alpine White slicktop. Definitely think the steering rack, Interlagos Blue and brakes are worth it. Yes, you can easily install brakes and steering rack on a non-ZCP model but thats not the point, you can build a CSL replicate but it will not be a CSL.

[BlueBimmers]

can I get the multi-function buttons to work on the ‘05 ZCP chassis?

Yes, instructions are out there on the Net. Some purchase an E39 turn stalk and use that switch for the M Mode. It's on my list but the wiring is above my pay grade and not anxious to pay someone else to do it.

[Santino]

Maybe im a little biased becouse ive got a IB car, but the color made me to pull the trigger on this car. i was looking for AW only car witch i lust for even now having the "uber spec" m3
in my opinion 3 best colors for e46 is AW / IB / LSB
and i have a topas 330 witch is a washed out darkish blue, and a avus alpina b3s

[repoman89]

The clockspring is the same on all chassis - just the steering wheel trim and buttons are different. Not sure if all the buttons work - such as cruise control - but I think so. Perhaps somebody else knows....

BMW sells a retrofit kit — wiring changes are needed. I just ripped the one that came on my car from the PO out because I wanted the one button wheel. IIRC one wire runs to the DME under the lower dash and a couple connect to the LCM.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/cruise-control-wiring-kit/61120016012/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAip-PBhDVARIsAPP2xc3vrX_eQ9ZMT0PuQJb9eiA8_u7SPc4teiOIKlhIy1rnv0oHfxp_G0AaAhuSEALw_wcB

[liam821]

Mines a ‘05 ZCP and I have a question.

If I get a clockspring from a pre-2005 M3/3series, can I get the multi-function buttons to work on the ‘05 ZCP chassis?

The clockspring is the same on all chassis - just the steering wheel trim and buttons are different. Not sure if all the buttons work - such as cruise control - but I think so. Perhaps somebody else knows....

[Advorsor]

Mines a ‘05 ZCP and I have a question.

If I get a clockspring from a pre-2005 M3/3series, can I get the multi-function buttons to work on the ‘05 ZCP chassis?

[Kcalhoun27]

i wanted the impulse cloth as im not a fan of alcantara, but i didnt think it looked as good as the (not period correct but still awesome) m-cloth that i used. Im very happy with it, so i got what i wanted. I also converted to manual bases as well. I only did the front seats and deleted the rear. Also swapped the boots to green leather to match. Pics dont really do it justice, its gorgeous in person. I had swatches of black and green leather, and then various m-cloths to see it in person in the sun and in the shade.
im undecided on the doorcards, because i like the black, it fades away next to the seats
you could do it all at once or piece meal. I dont know what a full interior would cost, but these seats were less than an airbox.

[Rkymtnrider]

Have the seats made. I wanted green leather in my OG and now i have it. It wasnt cheap, but it wasnt as much as a csl airbox either

Pics?

[heinzboehmer]

I wanted green leather in my OG and now i have it.

Interesting. Have any pics?

Also, redoing an interior in M texture is really expensive. Just buying enough reproduction fabric to cover everything comes out to ~$1200. That, plus labor, will definitely end up costing more than a CSL airbox.

[Kcalhoun27]

OG on Mtex is my ultimate dream spec. But seeing as there were 10 in the world and 4 of them RHD, I think my chances are low.

Have the seats made. I wanted green leather in my OG and now i have it. It wasnt cheap, but it wasnt as much as a csl airbox either

[Slicktop]

Nice! Mine is an 05.

Any of the blues on MTex was a dream spec for me. Luckily one popped up locally. It needed a ton of maintenance on it though, so I almost didn't buy it... Almost.

The slicktop was just a bonus!

Mine is going through a major refresh right now including the rod bearings and subframe being done. I drove it 30k miles bone stock without issues and now taking time to perfect it.

[Casa de Mesa]

I think my favorite combo on an E46 M3 is OG, gold wheels, with a cinnamon interior. I also like the ambers on this one to boot.

I love all three of those things, just not together. 😜

It's funny how things tend to grow on you. Coming back to this this morning, I'm starting to like this OG/Cin/gold combo.

It's kinda like Phoenix yellow - the first time I saw it, all I saw was "baby shit". Now I freaking love it and would kill for one!

[tcp]

Another Mystic Slicktop! Awesome. Mine is an 06 Original 6 speed on black manual seats

Nice! Mine is an 05.

Any of the blues on MTex was a dream spec for me. Luckily one popped up locally. It needed a ton of maintenance on it though, so I almost didn't buy it... Almost.

The slicktop was just a bonus!