e46 M3 Touring Conversion - To Europe and Back

[puma1824]

Oh yeah forgot to mention a change since I received the car back from M3Projekts. I had a big brake kit installed - Mégane RS Trophy-R fronts + Porsche 996 rears.

The only issue I have are them being squeeky, which is probably 99.9% the brake pads I used (EBC yellow). Maybe I should use the ones you used. Oh yeah I had to use 17.5mm wheel spacers in the front to clear the calipers. Since the rears were used I had them refurbished (powedercoat, in seals etc) by Renewed Finishes. I was on a time crunch to get them installed for a car show so I had Tier Care Care install them.

Front:

• Mégane RS Trophy-R (Brembo)
• OEM BMW CSL/CS rotors
• Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hoses (came with BBK kit)
• EBC Yellow Brake Pads
• Turner BMW 17.5mm Wheel Spacers
• Turner longer wheel bolts

Rear:

• Porsche 996 (Brembo)
• OEM BMW CSL/CS rotors
• EBC Yellow Brake Pads
• Ralley Road Brakets
• Ralley Road Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines
• Refurbished by Renewed Finishes

[puma1824]

Haven't posted forever but figure I should post the latest. Car running strong. Only major change has been Brembo brakes. That said...

Took home a top award over the weekend at the 42nd Annual Deutsche Marque Concours d'Elegance.

[MathewM3]

Awesome build

[Str8Six]

Any updates on the wagon?

[puma1824]

Oh yeah just added a new Discord for more real-time collaboration. Link on website and here (link)

[puma1824]

Long time no post. I created an e46 M3 registry to log stats on our cars. So if you have a m3 touring conversion or want to see the stats go to e46m3touring.com

Please spread the word.

[Randall921]

Mine was sourced in Europe. Message https://www.instagram.com/e46_s54_m3_touring/ ...he might be able to find you one. They are rare but you could get lucky.

That was quick! I'll be message him.

Coming along!



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[puma1824]

I'm building an M3 touring as well. I'm looking to get rid of the roof rack and the right side replacement trim without the holes for the rack, part # 51138208776 is NLA. Do you know where you sourced yours? Got any leads in Europe?

Car looks great! Love the slicktop!

Mine was sourced in Europe. Message https://www.instagram.com/e46_s54_m3_touring/ ...he might be able to find you one. They are rare but you could get lucky.

[Randall921]

I'm building an M3 touring as well. I'm looking to get rid of the roof rack and the right side replacement trim without the holes for the rack, part # 51138208776 is NLA. Do you know where you sourced yours? Got any leads in Europe?

Car looks great! Love the slicktop!

[M3_mann]

thanks!

Maybe. Is it more stock-looking than the one I currently have? I was going to actually go further away from stock looking and install an Alpine I purchase for it (stock Alpine photo) :

Cant go wrong with a Alpine unit
Alpine is definitely a better unit but Avin Avant looks nearly indistinguishable from oem navigation headunit. It depends on your priority. People says sound quality is really good with Avin as well but it can be pretty glitchy. Its just a android device inside.

[puma1824]

Fixed the broken tabs on the rear trim pieces. Now all is good

Link to more info about the tabs: link

[puma1824]

Wow this is awesome build man. Sapphire metallic looks perfect for this CSL tribute wagon.
Have you thought about going Avin Avant 4 for the oem look?


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thanks!

Maybe. Is it more stock-looking than the one I currently have? I was going to actually go further away from stock looking and install an Alpine I purchase for it (stock Alpine photo) :

[M3_mann]

Wow this is awesome build man. Sapphire metallic looks perfect for this CSL tribute wagon.
Have you thought about going Avin Avant 4 for the oem look?


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[puma1824]

The integration of that backup camera is pretty great. Nice work. Have a link to the product?

https://a.co/d/0cUPyvt5

[heinzboehmer]

The integration of that backup camera is pretty great. Nice work. Have a link to the product?