Unlimited Money-What is your first move?

[enjoy_m3]

built s85 for sure (6speed), carbon side panels, ohlins ttx?

With unlimited money can I add a loaded shop to maintain it? LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGKaeyEPfnA

[CrisSilberGrau]

1. tres latinas muy calientes to follow me around in a Tacoma TRD with immediate supplies for a full and comprehensive service
2. My Ukrainian mechanic comrade to follow me in his E34 3.3L S52 so that he can slap me every time I complain the s54 valve train is too loud "it's a fakeen S54 man what do you vant?"
3. Karbonius roof, slon strut brace, CSL rear window, CSL kingpins, carbon driveshaft, drexler carbon gt lightweight 10 clutch limitedslip.de , old spec schirmer E88s et 23, dixis 2.5in muffler, 12.5:1 rebuild from Anri first overbore 3.3L and a jar of Tbonem3 's tears 😂

[eacmen]

Its funny that we all tell ourselves that power isn't what makes our cars fun and yet most everyone's wish list consists of what? Way more power... and paddle operated automatics. Why I have to own V8s to go along with my e46 (even though my e46 is FI).

My car is a track toy so paddle shifting allows folks that don't drive stick to hop on it and drive it.

S85 wasn't about the power for me but for the exhaust note.

That being said, S54 is too much power for my skill level but with unlimited budget I'll take the V10 to redline all day long with a smile on my face!

[oceansize]

My car is a track toy so paddle shifting allows folks that don't drive stick to hop on it and drive it.

S85 wasn't about the power for me but for the exhaust note.

That being said, S54 is too much power for my skill level but with unlimited budget I'll take the V10 to redline all day long with a smile on my face!

Nonetheless an interesting observation I made. I make no apologies for liking power, as I said I'm FI, but I do know there is a limit and beyond that enjoyment dissipates.

[D-O]

Slon workshop front brace
CF roof
airboxandcamsandheadersandtune see I made that one word like the germans do so that counts

Number three makes Nate the man!

[D-O]

Full carbon fiber body
A better manual gearbox
Custom interior

[Tbonem3]

1. tres latinas muy calientes to follow me around in a Tacoma TRD with immediate supplies for a full and comprehensive service
2. My Ukrainian mechanic comrade to follow me in his E34 3.3L S52 so that he can slap me every time I complain the s54 valve train is too loud "it's a fakeen S54 man what do you vant?"
3. Karbonius roof, slon strut brace, CSL rear window, CSL kingpins, carbon driveshaft, drexler carbon gt lightweight 10 clutch limitedslip.de , old spec schirmer E88s et 23, dixis 2.5in muffler, 12.5:1 rebuild from Anri first overbore 3.3L and a jar of Tbonem3 's tears 😂

Time to wake up

[Sharocks]

Time to wake up

Just one gypsy tear.

Gooby pls.

[bigjae46]

Of the three you listed...its kind of a no-brainer. The diff. A clutch style limited slip is a massive upgrade.

For me...

1. S85
2. S58
3. S65

An S58 would be the winner. That engine is...holy shit. The cars around it are the issue.

[terra]

Truly unlimited money, I'd probably call it quits with the M3 and buy a GT3 or something.

[George Hill]

Its funny that we all tell ourselves that power isn't what makes our cars fun and yet most everyone's wish list consists of what? Way more power... and paddle operated automatics. Why I have to own V8s to go along with my e46 (even though my e46 is FI).

Re: S85, power is secondary... V10 noises is primary otherwise I'd swap a B/S58. And I think the DCT accentuates the S85 nature. The 8HP has made my S54 a riot to drive at RPM, can only imagine the similar experience with an S85.

With all of that said if you go to a track day with any long straights an S54 street car (and some race cars) are getting killed on the straights by just about everything made in the last 10 yrs.

[eacmen]

Truly unlimited money, I'd probably call it quits with the M3 and buy a GT3 or something.

This is the way.

[E46m3zcp]

1. S65 Swap
2. Recaro sportster CS
3. CSL airbox

I put 1. for the "unlimited money" aspect of the question but the two others are more realistic goals that I don't have the guts to shell out money for but really would like to do.
1 is clearly the winner, but 3. is the second winner which I might do ... but 3-4k just for a thrill when flooring it is... ehhh a bit irrational

[Epoustouflant]

I'd create a re-imagined E46 M3 with a carbon body & monocoque, but retaining its original S54 and DCT optionally.

[sbay]

1. As PSUEng mentioned, send the car off to Redish. I’ll have them do a full underbody paint matched restoration and reinforcement, including every nut, bolt, and line. Throw in an engine rebuild and suspension overhaul while they’re at it.
2. Find an experienced body shop to fully repaint the car top to bottom, replace any seals, and restore the interior.
3. The finest cuban cigar to puff on while appreciating all the work done.