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    #31
    Great Job, inspiring! The m3 bumper made a huge difference
    DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
    /// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
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      #32
      Love this project! Such a cool car. I'm really glad you were able to save/post this build thread.
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        #33
        Finally got to drive the car again after replacing the RTABs, rear diff cover and front diff mount bushing. I can't believe how big of a difference it made replacing these items, but wow, it is like a different car now!

        The front bushing was pretty loose and the driver side rear one fell out when I removed the bolt...



        Also,

        I'm a complete idiot and didn't tighten the big bolt correctly the first time I pulled it off after replacing the front seal. Big thanks to George for explaining the proper procedure to me!

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          #34
          Awesome project - one of my bucket list items. Congrats!
          '01 M3, JB/IR, SS, TCK DA, Apex, TMS CSL, HTE, 4:10 gears - original owner
          '00 slicktop Touring converting to full M3 Touring

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            #35
            Originally posted by Steve View Post
            Finally got to drive the car again after replacing the RTABs, rear diff cover and front diff mount bushing. I can't believe how big of a difference it made replacing these items, but wow, it is like a different car now!

            The front bushing was pretty loose and the driver side rear one fell out when I removed the bolt...



            Also,

            I'm a complete idiot and didn't tighten the big bolt correctly the first time I pulled it off after replacing the front seal. Big thanks to George for explaining the proper procedure to me!
            what diff bushings did u use?

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              #36
              This thing is sick...nice work, man!


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                #37
                Thanks all, the comments are appreciated!

                Originally posted by MrClutch55 View Post

                what diff bushings did u use?
                I ordered a new diff cover with bushings already installed. I was originally going to do the E36 bushings but decided to just do it right.

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                  #38
                  Amazing build thread. The only thing........ The M3 bumper looks out of place without the fenders. Maybe you can get an aftermarket m3 fender that'll fit the wagons fenders? Best thing is to go M3 OE widebody

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by 0-60motorsports View Post
                    Amazing build thread. The only thing........ The M3 bumper looks out of place without the fenders. Maybe you can get an aftermarket m3 fender that'll fit the wagons fenders? Best thing is to go M3 OE widebody
                    Would love to go OE widebody. I have the fenders, hood and other pieces needed, just need the skill to splice them onto my car.

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by Steve View Post

                      Would love to go OE widebody. I have the fenders, hood and other pieces needed, just need the skill to splice them onto my car.
                      Please do it!

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                        #41
                        Thanks for the informative thread! Looking forward to more progress.

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                          #42
                          Hi,

                          Great work. More E46 Wagons with S54 are popping up
                          here and there..

                          Keep up the good work.

                          Regards,
                          Anri
                          https://www.instagram.com/euroclassicmotors/.

                          www.euroclassicmotors.com

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                            #43
                            Sold the TSWs on the car and installed a set of LMs.

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                              #44
                              ooof, LM's 😍

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                                #45
                                Originally posted by S14 View Post
                                ooof, LM's 😍
                                I would have rather had 18s, but I couldn't pass these up. They're 19x8.5 +32 all around and work great. Thinking to add a small spacer to the rear to balance them out. I love the new look and the car honestly feels much better on fresh tires.

                                I also sold the TSWs in less than two hours so everything worked out great!

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