e46 M3 Touring Conversion - To Europe and Back

[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?

[puma1824]

I can't believe I haven't posted in over six months. I guess I've just been enjoying ownership . I've been addressing very few odds and ends, like replacing small worn parts, adding a backup camera, and having a tune (mullet tune) done by Bry5on , which made a huge difference. This car has been great. I've even taken it on the track to stretch it out, which held up great. Oh yeah got published in a magazine too 😀

[Bry5on]

eek get a new bumper would be costly lol....may if it works I just disable PDC or disconnect the two lowered centered sensors?

PDC won’t work if you disconnect any sensors. Disabling is easy enough, just pull the fuse. If yours was a retrofit, I’m not positive on which fuse would have been used but the factory one is fuse 24

I’d be looking into angled sensor inserts to point the middle two upwards if I were in your shoes. Good luck.

You should also let M3Projekts know that this is an issue after you verify so he can move them into the factory location (higher, bumper beam height) on other future conversions.

[puma1824]

Yeah, that’s probably because the sensors are hitting the ground. Jack the rear up and see if it goes away. If so, you can either find a way to angle them up or … get a new bumper

eek get a new bumper would be costly lol....may if it works I just disable PDC or disconnect the two lowered centered sensors?

[Bry5on]

When I go in reverse the PDC is acting like there’s something behind the car.

Yeah, that’s probably because the sensors are hitting the ground. Jack the rear up and see if it goes away. If so, you can either find a way to angle them up or … get a new bumper