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

[Avedis]

Well, that escalated quickly. It went from tri-stitch seatbelts to full on respray with CSL parts in one post!

I'm just jealous that I don't have a bodyshop I trust in my area.

[ugaexploder]

I gotta come over and get some laps in on that sim in the mean time!

anytime dude!!

[nextlvel]

I gotta come over and get some laps in on that sim in the mean time!

[ugaexploder]

I realized after chattin it up with inlinesix123, I didn't really update this thread with what is going on with the car. I dropped off the car at a fairly local collision and restoration shop this past Monday (2/26/24).

They are going to be tackling the CF roof install, installing CSL trunk, and respraying the exterior. There are other details that are being taken care of such as quarter panel trim, a-to-c trim, gas filler rubber, and a bunch more to try and restore the car as much as possible.

I decided to leave the roof with the varnished look, paint the roof rails gloss black, and everything else a refresh in Silver Grey. They told me that their estimate is right around 4-6 weeks for completion which I am completely fine with. The car should be completely transformed...once I receive the car, I'll probably look into installing the Karb intake...not really looking forward to it.

I actually would rather look in to getting the BBK's on the car...while the car is in the shop, I'll look into getting the headliner reupholstered in alcantara more than likely, and getting the calipers paint-matched. Outside of that, my future goals are to get a rebuilt diff from diffsonline, and to get some heated seats in the car. Maybe some new wheels in the future as well...even though I like the TA5R's, I really want some Bronze lightweight forged ones. Probably won't provide any meaningful updates for a while...until then, good luck with your rides.

[inlinesix123]

You are not kidding, top notch entertainment for sure.

Sweet, I'm in a late model Toyota Sienna 99% of the time so if you see one honk at you in the future, don't get mad!

Will do.
Thanks for the contacts of other local members! Looking forward to seeing your car out of the shop!

[Sid_E46]

Haha, you're killing me man! 😂😂😂 I get a kick out of the ATLbimmers group, always seems like some sort of drama going on in there. You're right though, I'll drive on pleasant hill sometime, and I feel so out of place with all the clapped out rides.

For sure, that sounds good we need to go cruising for sure. We have a decent E46 community in our area. Met up with nextlvel and also looking forward to meeting up with Sid_E46 at some point. We definitely have to try and link up for a drive up to NC as well once those guys set that up.

Facebook groups are almost always a shit show lol.

There are quite a few E46 M3 guys around here but we are just terrible at setting up meets. The CCA meets in Alpharetta every 3rd Sunday usually has a decent turnout and stays chill, CCA also does drives on the Tail occasionally.

[ugaexploder]

ATL Bimmers should be renamed to "Real BMW Housewives of Atlanta", FANTASTIC entertainment.
That sounds awesome, I'd love to tag along if my time permits it!
If you see a Phoenix Yellow with ARC8s on, honk, just make sure it doesn't have Style 67s on it, because that's not me

You are not kidding, top notch entertainment for sure.

Sweet, I'm in a late model Toyota Sienna 99% of the time so if you see one honk at you in the future, don't get mad!

[inlinesix123]

Haha, you're killing me man! 😂😂😂 I get a kick out of the ATLbimmers group, always seems like some sort of drama going on in there. You're right though, I'll drive on pleasant hill sometime, and I feel so out of place with all the clapped out rides.

For sure, that sounds good we need to go cruising for sure. We have a decent E46 community in our area. Met up with nextlvel and also looking forward to meeting up with Sid_E46 at some point. We definitely have to try and link up for a drive up to NC as well once those guys set that up.

ATL Bimmers should be renamed to "Real BMW Housewives of Atlanta", FANTASTIC entertainment.
That sounds awesome, I'd love to tag along if my time permits it!
If you see a Phoenix Yellow with ARC8s on, honk, just make sure it doesn't have Style 67s on it, because that's not me

[ugaexploder]

Alright fellow Georgian, the build is looking beautifully. We should hang out at some point I'm in Buford!
It feels like Georgia has only two types of e46m3 drivers, 19 year olds in clapped out coupes, or 78 year olds in verts. Good to see someone closer in age to me lol

Haha, you're killing me man! 😂😂😂 I get a kick out of the ATLbimmers group, always seems like some sort of drama going on in there. You're right though, I'll drive on pleasant hill sometime, and I feel so out of place with all the clapped out rides.

For sure, that sounds good we need to go cruising for sure. We have a decent E46 community in our area. Met up with nextlvel and also looking forward to meeting up with Sid_E46 at some point. We definitely have to try and link up for a drive up to NC as well once those guys set that up.

[inlinesix123]

Alright fellow Georgian, the build is looking beautifully. We should hang out at some point I'm in Buford!
It feels like Georgia has only two types of e46m3 drivers, 19 year olds in clapped out coupes, or 78 year olds in verts. Good to see someone closer in age to me lol

[0-60motorsports]

Curious, but how long after buying the retrofit did it take for LW to reach out to send the headlights in? Seems like they are super busy at the moment.

It’s amazing how difficult it is to find certain parts for our car that are still in good condition :/

I had it done many years ago and I did by sending them just the bowls to retrofit the projectors. Was easier for me to it this way.

[ugaexploder]

Great updates. Those seat belts Look so classy, I still need to find an UNBLOWN set for my own car as I cant find my original seatbelts anywhere.

The Headlights are going to look amazing when LW is done.

Curious, but how long after buying the retrofit did it take for LW to reach out to send the headlights in? Seems like they are super busy at the moment.

It’s amazing how difficult it is to find certain parts for our car that are still in good condition :/

[0-60motorsports]

Great updates. Those seat belts Look so classy, I still need to find an UNBLOWN set for my own car as I cant find my original seatbelts anywhere.

The Headlights are going to look amazing when LW is done.

[ugaexploder]

one of our fellow nam3 members had a st40 zcp front bbk kit for sale that I had to pick up....after going back and forth on brake bias for 100 hours, I decided to pair it up with st40 non-zcp rears. this is supposed to give me 62.5%F/37.5%R brake bias which sounds good to me. I really never had plans for a BBK, but the deal was just too good to pass up, and bimmerworld had the rears on sale for $2k. front calipers are black, and rear calipers are red...so i'll probably get them painted bronze orange or something.

I also purchased the HID retrofit from Lightwerkz and also spare headlights...just waiting on Lightwerkz to give me the greenlight to send.

Having a racing sim has been pretty awesome especially in cold months or whenever the car is in the shop...which has been most of my ownership with the E46 so far

[ugaexploder]

The car is in really great condition for being as old as Di Caprio's girlfriend. Going to have the resto shop treat the spot rusting in the trunk...due from the leaking sharkfin antenna.