e46 M3 Touring Conversion - To Europe and Back

[Cubieman]

This type of project has always been a pipe dream for me, congratulations on sourcing the vehicles and have fun.

[Casa de Mesa]

Following. Awesome projects, awesome logistics. Can't wait to see this unfold. That is a seriously long headliner, lol

[puma1824]

Short snow delay but getting closer

[puma1824]

Cars finally making taking the road trip from Hamburg to Hungary

[puma1824]

More parts arrived:

[Str8f4c3]

This is just so cool. Attila's work is top notch, I look forward to following along!

[Thoglan]

One of these was built here in NZ by HellBM (https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/5004...ouring-hellbm/), have seen it in person and looks 100% factory. Best of luck with the build, something custom like this would be a lot of fun.

[puma1824]

No sunroof delete panel for this one. Got the whole roof instead 😀

[puma1824]

Sounds like a fun project.

I can't say I disagree about practices in Europe vs here which is simply a different mentality.

Yeah very different from my experience as well

[puma1824]

How awesome is my builder? Check out this video tour of my euro sourced black interior:

[jet_dogg]

Sounds like a fun project.

I can't say I disagree about practices in Europe vs here which is simply a different mentality.

[puma1824]

Pics from pickup after clearing customs:

[puma1824]

Some inspiration on my desktop. Original pic provided by racing_bernd. Did some edits to meet my needs.

[puma1824]

Update: Cars arrived in Hamburg, Germany on Jan 27, 2022. (Departed from the USA on Jan 15, 2022 - Holiday delays in Dec - Jan caused the delay). Hope to clear customs this week (week of Mon Feb 7, 2022).



In the meantime more parts keep coming in:

[puma1824]

Parts started to arrive. Still haven't decided if I will ship them to Europe to get installed or just wait until the completed car returns to the USA.

Refurbished Steering Wheel sourced by EuroConnex


Repaired e46 M3 Mirror by Radar-Mirror

Had to source some e46 M3 front seats because the M3 convertible isn't compatible. Found a set of manual sets. The leather wasn't the best but that doesn't matter as all the leather will be replaced front and back anyways. Once they are re-upholstered I'll post some updated pics.

e46 M3 Manual Seats (Pre-Refurb/Re-cover)


I originally wanted to get some real CF interior trim pieces but then I started looking at more CSL interiors and noticed much of the trim is a darker silver color. After searching for a Sedan/Touring set I wasn't able to locate anything other than lighter aluminum / silver, or wood. So decide to give vinyl wrapping a try. I think I found a color that's pretty close to the CSL darker silver trim. What do you all think?