ugaexploder's 2004 SG/IR - 1st e46 M3

[ugaexploder]

I tried ordering both of the roof liners from FCP last year but they couldn't get the smaller one for some reason. Just ordered through ECS not really expecting much and they were able to have one delivered pretty quickly. I've asked about this on the forums for those who have done the CF roof conversion and seemed like not many people used it? Looking through robgill's epic build, I recall seeing a photo with his headliner off having these liners installed.

Regardless, having driven through bad thunderstorms and sometimes even hailstorms, I don't want my roof sounding like a bad rendition of "Stomp." I figured I'd take measurements though for those who may want to go with dynamat or some sort of liner other than OE if they wanted to cut it up like part numbers 514882299734 and 51488229733. I may still just end up using some dynamat and dynaliner to really provide some sound insulation. Although, the concern is adding back some weight that I've taken off the top. Anyhow, I am going with some sort of liner on the CF roof, I know this 100%. Not always sunny in GA.

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[Traackslag]

Nice car!

[ugaexploder]

I feel you, but great call securing these parts given you have the CSL bumper!

The funny part about owning this car, is that I thought I had some idea of what I was getting in to…boy was I wrong. Now I’m in a spiral of the sunk-cost fallacy or whatever. I’m all in baby!!

[karter16]

I was able to secure one of those bendy tubes for the CSL intake. I absolutely hate myself for how much I spent on it...but that's just a common theme at this point with this car 😂

I feel you, but great call securing these parts given you have the CSL bumper!

[ugaexploder]

I was able to secure one of those bendy tubes for the CSL intake. I absolutely hate myself for how much I spent on it...but that's just a common theme at this point with this car 😂

[ugaexploder]

I should have taken some pictures last time I was at the body shop (~3 weeks ago), but left my phone in the car. They've bonded the roof, and the car is prepped for paint...I think it should be ready within the next 2-3 weeks.

Once I get the car from them, I have to fix the window tint on the rear glass while everything is still out and then put the interior back in. I've been pretty bored waiting on the car to get painted, so I've been ordering some parts I've wanted like new axles, water pump, fuel pump, etc.

The best/worst part about doing all this, is trying to find space to store parts.

[ugaexploder]

There hasn't been too much to report since it's been a waiting game for me. The car probably would have been ready by now if I would have stayed with the OE bumper, but decided to get on gt4's list. While I was on the waiting list, I was able to find one locally so I decided to go that route. I should have probably just stayed on the list since the local one was a fiberglass version. Regardless, I got a pretty decent deal on it. I just felt bad for backing out on the waiting list for an MEC bumper through gt4 more than anything.

The pictures below are when the bumper was on the seller's car. His car is also SG, but I am still having the front bumper prepped to be painted again to match the car. I was definitely a bit bummed when I found out it was the fiberglass version, but it still seems to be well made.

[ugaexploder]

Nice build!!!

appreciate the kind words, looking forward to your build thread man!!

[Projecte46m3]

Nice build!!!

[D-O]

I'd also join if I'm free. Kinda over caffeine and octane and 5000 dodge chargers.

Agreed.

Have you been to Morning Worship in Roswell? First Sunday of the month. Always a nice turnout. Lots of variety and laid back. 1135 Woodstock Rd. Roswell 30075

[discoelk]

I'd also join if I'm free. Kinda over caffeine and octane and 5000 dodge chargers.

[ugaexploder]

Sounds good. We could do our own thing if there are enough of us, or meet up at the BMW CCA in Alpharetta or maybe the Sunday Morning Worship cars and coffee in Roswell.

That sounds good, I'll take a look at the schedule and give you a heads up. Will shoot you a PM.

[D-O]

Sounds good. We could do our own thing if there are enough of us, or meet up at the BMW CCA in Alpharetta or maybe the Sunday Morning Worship cars and coffee in Roswell.

[ugaexploder]

In Marietta and down for a meet up.

I'm amazed at how many active members we have in the ATL area, I love it. We definitely need to schedule a meet, see if we can get a nice little crew from the forums together. A great friend of mine is a cinematographer, and while car videos aren't really his thing, I'm sure he could put together something for us that would be pretty cool.

[D-O]

In Marietta and down for a meet up.