e46 M3 Touring Conversion - To Europe and Back

[puma1824]

Ok now that the car is back and I'm starting to look into upgrading the audio in the car. Here's the plan so far:

Requirements:

• Lightweight of a setup without sacrificing too much audio quality
• Stealth - I know my head unit replacement choice is NOT and definitely doesn't look OEM, but I'd like the speakers to look OEM; thus Bavsound speakers
• Add cleaner bass
• Better audio quality than the current setup

Specs:

• Head Unit: Alpine iLX-705E46
• Front Door Speakers: Bavsound Stage 1 3-way speakers (25mm Tweeters, 65mm (2.5") Mid, 6.25" MidBass)
• Rear Door Speakers: Bavsound Stage 1 (65mm (2.5") Mid)
• Rear Trunk / Hatch: CDT ES-690CFS (6x9)
• Amp/DSP: Helix V Twelve DSP MK2
• Subwoofer: ????

Wiring Plan:

[puma1824]

Time to find the appropriate insurance

[puma1824]

Would love to see a price breakdown for the work done in Europe as well. Maybe a good guide for some of us who want to send the car to Europe to get it done. Thanks.

I'd rather not post pricing as Attila's (M3Projekts) pricing had changed due to global economic changes and other personal reasons. I hope you all understand.

To get his current pricing, you can message him directly on IG or FB.

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/e46_s54_m3_touring/

FB:

https://www.facebook.com/M3projekts

For Shipping Cost - this will vary depending on how close you are to port. Fortunately for me the port is only 30 minutes away. Shipping pricing can be quoted by Ivo Christov:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ichristov/

FB:

https://www.facebook.com/e28specialist

[0-60motorsports]

Would love to see a price breakdown for the work done in Europe as well. Maybe a good guide for some of us who want to send the car to Europe to get it done. Thanks.

[puma1824]

Pre wash was actually a few months before Attila (M3Projekts) received that car (Late Feb 2022 - Dissembly began Mar 1, 2022)

[0-60motorsports]

Congrats! Looks amazing.

[puma1824]

She's back in the USA and in MY garage!

At the Dock:


In MY garage

[puma1824]

You sold the car and bought a boat?

Can't wait to see this thing in your garage!

lol

[Casa de Mesa]

I know it's been a REALLY long time since I posted. Too much I don't want to get into BUT guess what this means 😀

You sold the car and bought a boat?

Can't wait to see this thing in your garage!

[Slideways]

Looking forward to seeing many photos of the completed build.

[puma1824]

I know it's been a REALLY long time since I posted. Too much I don't want to get into BUT guess what this means 😀

[mikeetastic]

me 3 lol. Almost daily this is being posted in IG and FB and now it went quiet for a few months now.

[02_lsb]

I too wonder if this car ever made it back.

[Epsilon]

Did this car make it back to the US yet? Would love to see more photos of it on US soil.

[puma1824]

wow that looks fabulous!

speaking of interiors I was going to mention earlier that they make leather E46 sedan door pulls/armrests. if any car deserves this extra touch it’s yours imho. just an idea.

Thanks!

Damn I wish I knew that ahead of time I would have had MMM interior recover a set to match. I guess I can try and find some. thanks for the info!