KhanArt's Jet Black///Cinnamon 6spd E46 M3 build journal

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Not much going on in here.. I don't think I've done any maintenance or mods since my last update. I did attend the TTFS/MPACT roll racing event this past Friday. Although not the type of racing why I bought this car for it was fun to hang out with other enthusiasts and be able to do some pulls legally or without having to go to Mexico :P

Obligatory pics of event, the complete set can be found on the link below:

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=536714

She looks pretty good not on the dyno or hard parked :rofl::P




Stig made an appearance driving a JB E46M

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I went to SEMA for the first time this year :clap: I can't explain how awesome it was. It's definitely something that should be on every car enthusiasts bucket list. I was able to get some outdoor karting in too before I left. Here are a few pictures I took, I posted the rest of them on this thread :

https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1090526

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Unfortunately no love for my car other than driving her.

However after trying for many years I got a picture on the m3forum calendar! Not of my car though :shifty : It's a shot of Stash1's beautiful AW. I have since upgraded my photography gear/setup so better pictures to come.



Also have a playmate over for my M3. This beast of a E46 m3 (550+whp/350+tq) TTFS tuned will be getting the KhanArt touch before going to its new owner. I'll post better pics when I'm done.

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New calendar for the new year

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I also picked up another T shirt

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Been extremely busy with work but hope to have some updates this year as the weather gets better.

Finally received my Rupes LHR21 MarkII which I ordered some time ago. This is the Ferrari of polishers! My Griot's Garage 6 inch is up for grabs if anyone is interested.

Also if you do not have a solution/tool for your cpv hit up mpower22 on here for his cpv service kit. Thanks John.

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Welcoming the newest addition to the KhanArt and TTFS family, this beautiful F30 335i M Sport with all the packages. Black Sapphire on Coral Red. This will be the wife's new daily ***128526;

Whenever I have time I'll take proper pictures and she needs a paint correction. She will be modded lightly and of course a TTFS Custom Tune will be going in.

I will create a journal soon to track the maintenance mostly and some light modifcations.

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Picked up another set of my favorite street tires. This time not in oem sizes
Michelin PSS, arguably the best street tires out there.

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Some more cell phone pictures of recent items that came in the mail. I will post better pictures once everything is installed.

More detailing supplies



Apex 75mm stud kit



PSS tires



Wheels

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Update (4/9/2016) Wheels/Tires/Stud Kit/Center Caps

So I joined the Apex ARC8 group buy that recently closed and got my self a set of original wheels :shifty: David and Ryan were helpful and great to work with :thumbsup2:

Apex ARC8 in Hyper Black 18 9.5 et35 front and 18 10.5 et27 rear

I decided to go with Michelin PSS tires again for this set of wheels. 245/40 front and 275/35 rear.

I opted for the Apex 75mm stud kit, I am not a fan of the studs that stick out pretty far.

As for center caps I was originally going to run these with out caps. I seen it on my friends car and liked the look, however when I saw it on my car it didn't look right to me. I opted not to use my OEM caps since I felt the blue and white would clash with the color of the wheels. I went with a set a caps that matched better.

Overall I like the look and have no issues with rubbing ect, however the rear is not perfect to my standards so I will be adding a rear spacer probably 5mm in size.

If you are local Fleming Automotive next door to Tuning Tech FS can take car of your mounting and balancing needs. I will be going back to them :thumbsup2:

Brake overhaul should be next.

Cell phone pics for now.

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Update (4/21/2016) Wheel Spacers (Rear)

I wasn't satisfied with the fitment of the rear wheels I just purchased. I was going to order 5mm spacers but my brother in law BeastMobile had a set of custom 6mm spacers he had made that he never used and was nice enough to send them my way.

Slapped them on late the other night and took a quick test drive and pics. So far I couldn't notice any rubbing or sounds. It looks much better now. Not sure if 10mm would be too big or not but I'm satisfied with how the wheels fit now.

Custom 6mm spacers



Before



After





Brake overhaul will probably be next (calipers, rotors, pads, lines, fluid).

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Some pictures I took this past weekend

DSC_0552 by Khan Art, on Flickr

DSC_0560 by Khan Art, on Flickr

DSC_0554 by Khan Art, on Flickr

DSC_0564 by Khan Art, on Flickr

DSC_0570 by Khan Art, on Flickr

DSC_0565 by Khan Art, on Flickr

DSC_0568 by Khan Art, on Flickr

DSC_0569 by Khan Art, on Flickr

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The proper soap came in for my foam gun a long with some other detailing supplies I ordered. Looking forward to better weather so I can get to work.

Hoping to get to the brake and suspension overhaul later this year as well .

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DSC_0631 by Khan Art

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I got my Snap-On :rofl:

I'm upgrading/updating my essential tools. Although my Craftsman tools get the job done for my needs I have some harbor freight tools I wish I did not purchased. Don't get me wrong for the price some harbor freight tools are great, but some of their tools are junk. I'm buying tools now to last a lifetime and will update/upgrade periodically as needed.

I also ordered some Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches which I have heard good things about. I wasn't going to pay for snapon ones lol.



Current Stat's as of 1/12/17

2004 Jet Black/Cinnamon M3 coupe
-6MT
-Cold Weather Package
-Premium Package
-Harmon Kardon Audio
-Bi Xenons
-Adjustable Lumbar Support
-Adjustable Side Bolstering
-Ski Pass Bag


Engine/Performance/Under the Hood
-TTFS Custom Tune
-TTFS E85 Conversion
-TTFS IAT Sensor Relocate
-Active Autowerkes Catless Headers
-Active Autowerkes Gen 6 Muffler
-Custom Performance Innovations RTX Section 1
-Custom Performance Innovations X Stream Section 2
-Custom Performance Innovations Drop In Filter
-Turner Motorsport Underdrive Pulleys
-OEM E9X Engine Mounts
-M Clunk Oil Filter Housing Cap


Suspension
-Stock for now with lowering springs
-Rogue Engineering Transmission Mounts
-Rear Fenders Mildly Rolled


Brakes
-Stock for now


Wheels/Tires
-18" Apex Arc8 HyperBlack 9.5 ET35 Front, 10.5 ET27 Rear
-245/40/18 Front, 275/35/18 Rear Michelin Pilot Super Sports
-H&R 5mm Spacers Front, 10mm Spacers Rear
-MonoChrome BMW Wheel Center Caps

-18" OEM M3 Style 67 Staggered Fitment
225/40/18 Front, 255/35/18 Rear Michelin Pilot Super Sports
-ECS Tuning 20mm Spacers Front, 15mm Spacers Rear
-Updated BMW Wheel Center Caps

-Apex Race Parts 75mm Stud Kit
-BMW //M Valve Stem Caps :shifty:


Lighting
-Angel Eyes
-Smoke Depo Corner Lights
-Smoke Side Markers
-OEM Amber Corner Lights (On car currently)
-Oem Amber Side Marker (On car currently)
-OEM Clear Corner Lights
-Oem Clear Side Marker
-CREE LED Reverse Lights
-LED License Plate Lights
-Amber Film on Rear Tail Lights


Exterior/Cosmetic
-Gloss Black Kidney Grills
-Gloss Black Side Gills
-Paint Matched Reflectors
-50% Tint
-Black BMW M3 License Plate Frame
-Tow hook front license plate holder (for road trips)


Interior
-Custom Coby Black Alcantara Wrapped Steering Wheel with Cinnamon 12 O'clock Stripe, M Tri Stitch, Perforated Sides
-Coby Black Alcantara Wrapped Shift Boot with M Tri Stitch
-Coby Black Alcantara Wrapped Ebrake Boot with M Tri Stitch
-OEM ZHP Shift Knob
-OEM Short Center Console with Armrest Delete
-OEM Eurotray
-OEM BMW USB Adapter
-Ultimate Cup Holder
-Black Aluminum M Pedals
-OEM BMW All Weather Floor Matts
-DIY Clutch Stop Mod


Other
-20% Auto Solution SSK
-AEM Fuel Pump
-Beisan Systems S54 Vanos Oil Pump Disk
-Beisan Systems S54 Vanos Sealing Plate Repair Kit
-DR Vanos Cam Bolts
-OEM Timing Chain Tensioner Guide
-CDV Delete
-DIY Clutch Stop Mod
-OEM M Key Chain
-OEM M Driving Gloves :laughhard:
-Ton of Maintenance (Valve adjustment, Oil/Differential/Transmission fluids replaced with OEM fluids, spark plugs, air/cabin/fuel/vanos filters, ect)
-Trunk badge replaced with OEM M3 badge
-Valve cover badge replaced with OEM M badge
-Headlight lenses replaced with new OEM lenses
-Drive mirror glass replaced with OEM mirror
-Shifter trim replaced with OEM Titan Shadow trim
-Hood cowl grille replaced with OEM
-Missing jack pad replaced with OEM Jack pad
-License plate covers replaced with OEM replacements
-Fog light covers replaced with OEM replacements
-Cabin filter housing cover replaced with OEM