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    #76
    In early November I ordered a Vorsteiner V-CSL diffuser with a lead time of 8-10 weeks. I went with Vorsteiner for a few reasons, mainly being the design. It seems to be the only replica of the CSL diffuser that includes the ridge that lands between painted and unpainted portion. The upper left and right corners are far less rounded than most replicas, and that should eliminate that unsightly gap that most replicas have. Vorsteiner is 30 minutes away from my house and I was able to pick it up to avoid shipping costs and see the product in person. I do want to mention the customer service I received both online and in person was outstanding.

    I haven’t had time to do a test fit, but my initial impressions are really positive. The weave is perfect, there doesn’t seem to be any weird misaligned patches near the exhaust tip area like you see on other replicas. The clarity of the finish is great. There was a tiny bit of leftover polish residue but I’d rather do a little bit of cleanup than receive a part that wasn’t properly corrected. The mounting tabs look really solid and beefy. It almost looks like they put a bit of extra epoxy/resin on the tabs so that they could shape the tab for better fitment. There is a metal badge with Vorsteiner's logo double sided taped to the diffuser. It's a really nice little badge, but I'm not sure why anyone would want that on their diffuser. Luckily it looks to be easily removable. It is really a non issue but I thought someone might ask about it. Hardware is included, and weight is 1lb 4.8oz

    Here are some photos.

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    Originally posted by big greasy taco View Post
    Do you happen to know the PN for that upper trim piece? looks incredible
    Is that new upper trim piece titan shadow finish? How well does it match your lower trim piece?
    big greasy taco
    Of course, BMW Part No. 61318383366
    It is black plastic, it does not have any paint, coatings, or finish on it as far as I can tell. If you need a visual reference, i'd say its about the same as your the plastic on inner door handle. Satin black with a tiny bit of texture.
    Last edited by Avedis; 01-23-2024, 05:52 AM.

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      #77
      Originally posted by Avedis View Post

      Of course, BMW Part No. 61318383366
      Many thanks. Love what you are doing with the car... makes we want to go buy another e46 and do something similar!

      Is that new upper trim piece titan shadow finish? How well does it match your lower trim piece?
      2006 M3 ZCP 6spd
      2008 M3 6spd
      2012 LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale
      2014 Ferrari 458

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        #78
        A very large box was just delivered. I will open it by the end of this weekend and post some photos. I know you guys will easily figure it out before then.

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          #79
          Originally posted by Avedis View Post
          A very large box was just delivered. I will open it by the end of this weekend and post some photos. I know you guys will easily figure it out before then.

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          Yes!!! CSL parts from Mile End
          Last edited by 0-60motorsports; 01-27-2024, 08:44 PM.

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            #80
            Mile End Composites front bumper.
            2002 M3 Carbon Schwarz/Black 6MT

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              #81
              80 gallons of raw uncut maple syrup
              http://www.natehasslerphoto.com
              '99 M3, Hellrot/Sand Beige, slicktop
              '01 M3, Imola/black

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                #82
                Originally posted by Nate047 View Post
                80 gallons of raw uncut maple syrup
                that would actually cost more than the bumper
                /// 2004 SG/IR - Build Thread

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                  #83
                  By the time I got into the E46 M3 world, Mile End Composites had not been taking new orders for 1-2 years. I was disappointed that I had missed the opportunity, as you only hear extremely positive things about their products.

                  In the very first post of this thread, I spoke about doing the interior of the car first. That plan still remains the same, but it lives side by side with the new rule I’ve learned while building this car. I’ve said it a few times now, buy parts when you can, not necessarily when you want.

                  I have no plans to do any paintwork or install any CSL exterior components for 2024. That said, when I stumbled upon Gt4 taking preorders for Mile End Composite’s CSL front bumper, I had to jump on the opportunity. I’ve been racking up CSL parts at a near frantic pace, but it will be quite some time before they all go on.

                  Here are some photos. I tried to include some detailed shots of both the front and the rear of the bumper. This thing is a piece of automotive artwork.


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                    #84
                    Very Nice! If i was rich i would get a spare, clear coat it and hang it on the wall as ART. LOL

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                      #85
                      Amazing build! Let us know how the mile end fitment is. Planning on getting one to complement the karbonious airbox

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                        #86
                        I'm now at the point where the interior is nearly done. There are a ton of really fun details in the interior, and I acknowledge I have done a really poor job of properly sharing them with you guys.


                        I had an unexpected and rare day off of work today. To top it off, both of my kids were in daycare for the day. This gave me an opportunity to do a maintenance-detail on the interior and exterior, and take it out for a coastal drive. While out, I took some detailed photos of the interior.

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                        The front seats are the last major component for the interior phase of this build. I will go into detail once they are ordered/received, but the current plan is to go with Recaro Sportster CS, with custom upholstery by AMX Performance. I owe a huge and public thank you to Bry5on. He was incredibly patient answering all my questions about his bespoke Recaro mounting setup. He even helped me order the mounts via Send Cut Send since CAD is far out of my skillset. I am genuinely appreciative of the help, generosity, and the knowledge-base of this community.

                        Here are the custom mounts and momentary power switches to move the seat backward and forwards:

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                        Last edited by Avedis; 04-23-2024, 04:34 PM.

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                          #87
                          Looking good. How/where did you get the seatbelts done with the M3 colors/accents?

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                            #88
                            That Looks beautiful. I still need to get the seatbelts done.

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                              #89
                              Originally posted by Avedis View Post

                              Everything reinstalled. Along the way, I broke some clips which will need to be replaced at a later date. For now, I will be leaving the headrests out as well. The headrest holes were plugged with a rubber BMW blind plug. Thank you to Casa de Mesa for the idea. I will update once the new speaker grills and replacement clips arrive.
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                              Do you have the part number for the blind plugs?
                              2005 E46 ///M3 Interlagos Blue

                              BBS - Recaro - JRZ - PFC - Dixis Spirit - Supersprint - Haimus - Vorshlag - RKP - YFCM - Ground Control - DMG Autosport - Diffsonline - Autosolutions - ​Koyo - Mile End Composites - GC

                              https://www.instagram.com/justanotham4/

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                                #90

                                Originally posted by Advorsor View Post
                                Looking good. How/where did you get the seatbelts done with the M3 colors/accents?
                                Thank you. See post 48 and 51 for seatbelt info LINK


                                Originally posted by Projecte46m3 View Post
                                Do you have the part number for the blind plugs?
                                Absolutely. Part No. 51718170298

                                They are a little snug so sometimes a tiny portion of it will pop up. You can stop this by putting a little slit in the circle portion on the underside. This will allow it to be more oval shaped and follow the contour. When you see the plug, you’ll know exactly what I’m referencing.
                                If there’s anything else you need, feel free to reach out.​
                                Last edited by Avedis; 05-13-2024, 08:20 PM.

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