My Slow Burn (E46 M3)

[eforty6_m3]

Back's finally starting to feel better, so my buddy Chris (who owns the blue E93 M3 parked next to me) and I decided to check out the Woodward Motorsports C&C this past Saturday. We were early, so prime parking was in order:



























My Twin

[eforty6_m3]

Yep used on my F15 X5 with good results. You'd never know it's brushed on.

Swear I took some pics with wheels off but can't locate at the moment.


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Awesome, good to know. Ordered yesterday and just hoping my back heals up enough sooner rather than later so I can actually start making myself useful again. Hoping to get this done before we leave for Aruba at the end of the month. Appreciate the feedback!

[Phoenix///M3]

Yep used on my F15 X5 with good results. You'd never know it's brushed on.

Swear I took some pics with wheels off but can't locate at the moment.


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[eforty6_m3]

It's paint on with a brush right? I prefer the even spray of a rattle can, but maybe the G2 paint levels out well enough.

Correct. Looks to level out pretty well based on all the photos I've seen. For the price, might give it a shot and see if it lives up to the hype.

[Tbonem3]

It's paint on with a brush right? I prefer the even spray of a rattle can, but maybe the G2 paint levels out well enough.

[eforty6_m3]

Never tried it. Reviews seem promising. I have however used VHT Caliper Paint with good results.

Hey, now I know at least one person is following this thread! 🤣 Ha, in all seriousness, I appreciate the info, man.

As for this thread, I really just do it for myself to track the journey of my M3. So no big deal. Cheers! 🍻

[Acarv_426]

Anyone have any firsthand experience with G2 High Temp Caliper Paint? I'm probably going to do the rotors/pads over next winter, but thinking of painting the calipers black in the meantime to really clean up the visible area behind the face of my wheels. Really good reviews on Amazon and Facebook, just curious if anyone has actually tried it.

Never tried it. Reviews seem promising. I have however used VHT Caliper Paint with good results.

[eforty6_m3]

Anyone have any firsthand experience with G2 High Temp Caliper Paint? I'm probably going to do the rotors/pads over next winter, but thinking of painting the calipers black in the meantime to really clean up the visible area behind the face of my wheels. Really good reviews on Amazon and Facebook, just curious if anyone has actually tried it.

[Acarv_426]

Next up. Car's getting dropped off at the body shop May 8th for this to get painted/mounted. Keeping the interior portion of the trunk bare carbon and won't be reinstalling the tool kit. Really looking forward to how this transforms the look of the car!

Very nice!!!

[eforty6_m3]

Next up. Car's getting dropped off at the body shop May 8th for this to get painted/mounted. Keeping the interior portion of the trunk bare carbon and won't be reinstalling the tool kit. Really looking forward to how this transforms the look of the car!

[eforty6_m3]

Finally had some time to install the Karbonius Snorkel and replace the Throttle Position Sensor. Snorkel was a snug fit, but I made it work. Hopefully just another week or 2 (and a bit more rain) until I can start driving this thing again. Need any remnants of salt off the roads first!

[eforty6_m3]

Looks great!


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Thank you!

Back's feeling much improved, so might pull the car cover off and get to this today or tomorrow.

[0-60motorsports]

OK, next purchase for the M3 arrived last week from IND-Distribution. I usually buy direct from Karbonius, but once I saw IND had a few in stock, figured I'd order from them to cut down on turnaround time. Even though I don't have the CSL style front bumper, I really think this will help finish off the look of the Karbonius intake:
























Hurt my back last week so I've been unable to really do much beyond walking, but really hoping to get this installed next week (we're away this weekend). Will obviously take lots of photos during and after the install.
That said, I did order something else direct from Karbonius....stay tuned!! 👀

Looks great!


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[eforty6_m3]

OK, next purchase for the M3 arrived last week from IND-Distribution. I usually buy direct from Karbonius, but once I saw IND had a few in stock, figured I'd order from them to cut down on turnaround time. Even though I don't have the CSL style front bumper, I really think this will help finish off the look of the Karbonius intake:
























Hurt my back last week so I've been unable to really do much beyond walking, but really hoping to get this installed next week (we're away this weekend). Will obviously take lots of photos during and after the install.
That said, I did order something else direct from Karbonius....stay tuned!! 👀

[eforty6_m3]

I've been wavering on upgrading the exhaust tips. I've always preferred the look of a double-walled tip, so I bought these "Eurostyle" tips from a British fellow (you may see him post on Facebook from time to time) who makes them and sells them a few times a year. Luckily, I was able to get one of his last remaining sets until he produces more:






















Once the car is out of hibernation, I'll have my old shop neighbor weld them onto the Megan exhaust currently on the car and while it's up on the lift, I'll see if he and I can mess around with fitment of the muffler. It's always been just a hair off, which is what you get when you opt for a "cheap" exhaust. That said, I've always loved the sound of it and have received many compliments on it, so why mess with it?! I know everyone has their opinion on exhausts for our cars, when it comes to drone and rasp and what not, but I'm very happy with the tone of the Megan. Now it's time to make it look a bit better than the current single-walled tips.