The Phoenix: My Build Journal Excerpts

[Epoustouflant]

Solar power did its thing : )

She's out the snow bank. We can finally get to business.

First step will be interior restoration - and removal of the VF supercharger. So much work ahead.
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Working on a few new group buys for the E46 that will be going live in the upcoming days:

• Supersprint exhaust systems
• VinceBar by PracticalPerformance
• CSL 1:1 carbon diffuser
• 1 Piece Carbon Driveshaft by YFCM

[Casa de Mesa]

You trunk photos are better than mine.

Nice to see it on the bench like that. That workshop looks awesome, BTW.

[Epoustouflant]

Hey Matt - FYI your link for the Karb trunk links to the VinceBar.

aww! Fixed.

[mtpktz]

Hey Matt - FYI your link for the Karb trunk links to the VinceBar.

[Epoustouflant]

Some Updates

- Karbonius CSL trunk is here along with the installation kit, OEM LCI taillights and adapter. All pictures of the kit and the waiting list for the upcoming GB is here.
- Simplied VinceBar has arrived. All pictures of the kit and the waiting list for the upcoming GB is here.
- Recaro PP ABEs arrived and got dropped off at the upholstery shop. Mounts are on the way.

[Epoustouflant]

Awesome build, your going to have one badass E46 for sure.

Now, how about a CF roof GB?

Do you plan on installing a CF roof at some point?

I keep toying with this idea however it looks to be quite the project and quite the expense as well, I wonder how many might give it a go if the initial expense was dropped a bit by a CF roof GB.

It’s absolutely on my mind. My thing is I’m very partial to Karbonius when it comes to exposed carbon & body panels. They’re at the top of their game & their customer service is top - that makes them quite busy!

I think there might be some ways to cut on the auxiliary components like the CSL roof chassis bar, headliner material, etc.

It’s my next big project on the list.

[Cubieman]

A quick parts pile-up update.

The car is still in the snowbank, and it's snowing today - but Spring is here and it will get better. I'm hoping to start working on it by mid April.

In the meantime, more parts have arrived and are incoming.

• Got a bunch more drivetrain parts in last week from Turner including an OEM LUK clutch & flywheel.
• VinceBar & Skinz from Practical Performance is on the way - and a GB will follow shortly. Listing will be put up once I have the product on hand.
• Karbonius CSL trunk is on the way and hardware to install is ordered. CSL liner is BO'ed until July it seems. A GB will follow up and the waiting list is up here. I also got my hands on a used set of OEM LCI taillights to switch out the aftermarket smoked LCI lights.
• Recaros are on the water from Germany and should be landing anytime. M-Texture replica fabric is here and ready.

Something else is shipping from Germany soon that has me excited to get to work on the E46!

CSL bumper, splitters and widened fenders all made from pre-preg carbon fiber. Once I document review the product as well as figure out economical logistics, a GB will follow later in the Summer.

Waiting lists are up for the bumper and fenders.

Awesome build, your going to have one badass E46 for sure.

Now, how about a CF roof GB?

Do you plan on installing a CF roof at some point?

I keep toying with this idea however it looks to be quite the project and quite the expense as well, I wonder how many might give it a go if the initial expense was dropped a bit by a CF roof GB.

[Laminads]

Exciting new arrivals bro. Cant wait to see it all come together

[WestBankM4]

I've been on the waiting list for the front CSL bumper since it's dropped, I may have registered twice as a matter of fact. Anyway, I'd like to be one of the first to receive this item when you're done test fitting it for us. Got money burning a hole in my pocket for this one

[Thoglan]

Going to be a killer build. I'm jealous :P

[Cronenberged]

A quick parts pile-up update.

The car is still in the snowbank, and it's snowing today - but Spring is here and it will get better. I'm hoping to start working on it by mid April.

In the meantime, more parts have arrived and are incoming.

• Got a bunch more drivetrain parts in last week from Turner including an OEM LUK clutch & flywheel.
• VinceBar & Skinz from Practical Performance is on the way - and a GB will follow shortly. Listing will be put up once I have the product on hand.
• Karbonius CSL trunk is on the way and hardware to install is ordered. CSL liner is BO'ed until July it seems. A GB will follow up and the waiting list is up here. I also got my hands on a used set of OEM LCI taillights to switch out the aftermarket smoked LCI lights.
• Recaros are on the water from Germany and should be landing anytime. M-Texture replica fabric is here and ready.

Something else is shipping from Germany soon that has me excited to get to work on the E46!

CSL bumper, splitters and widened fenders all made from pre-preg carbon fiber. Once I document review the product as well as figure out economical logistics, a GB will follow later in the Summer.

Waiting lists are up for the bumper and fenders.

What's the wing reinforcement look for the CSL trunk?

[Epoustouflant]

A quick parts pile-up update.

The car is still in the snowbank, and it's snowing today - but Spring is here and it will get better. I'm hoping to start working on it by mid April.

In the meantime, more parts have arrived and are incoming.

• Got a bunch more drivetrain parts in last week from Turner including an OEM LUK clutch & flywheel.
• VinceBar & Skinz from Practical Performance is on the way - and a GB will follow shortly. Listing will be put up once I have the product on hand.
• Karbonius CSL trunk is on the way and hardware to install is ordered. CSL liner is BO'ed until July it seems. A GB will follow up and the waiting list is up here. I also got my hands on a used set of OEM LCI taillights to switch out the aftermarket smoked LCI lights.
• Recaros are on the water from Germany and should be landing anytime. M-Texture replica fabric is here and ready.

Something else is shipping from Germany soon that has me excited to get to work on the E46!

CSL bumper, splitters and widened fenders all made from pre-preg carbon fiber. Once I document review the product as well as figure out economical logistics, a GB will follow later in the Summer.

Waiting lists are up for the bumper and fenders.

[Epoustouflant]

FWIW, TireRack says E46 M3 19" stock size PS4S are in stock. E92 M3 sizes look like monster truck tires on the E46.

Canada eh! 👀

[K-Dawg]

FWIW, TireRack says E46 M3 19" stock size PS4S are in stock. E92 M3 sizes look like monster truck tires on the E46.

[Epoustouflant]

Does this mean you're not working on the forged wheels GB?

And why E92 tire sizes?

I am, matching the finish is step one. The rest is actually, relatively easier.

Tires were quickly accessible to be honest, P4S were BO’ed and I want something quick to test.