Robs E46M BRG Street Build

[DJAM3]

You're nuts! I love it . Are you planning to keep all 3 M3's?

[robgill]

Enjoyed doing my Rosso build so much, decided to start another one! I keep an eye on the local NYC E46M market and one popped up in Brooklyn that looked like a good candidate. A 2004 Silver Grey, black interior with 80k miles and SMG. It had been parked outside under a car cover and not driven much in the last few years. Interior was a little rough and it had some some minor damage on the hood. Pulled the trigger and brought it up to the BX Garage! Couple before pics:

Body and paint are in decent shape. Good base for a full color change! Also, not sure why the rims are painted black? Guess thats one way to hide curb rash...


Dent in the hood (good thing I have a new hood . Also not a fan of headlight washers, definitely deleting those.


Engine bay looking good and running well. Car came with a decent amount of service records.


Has all the standard interior issues. Sagging pillars/headliner, sticky soft touch finish etc... But the dash and door card leather looks great. Also SMG feels great and has a new replacement pump (still gonna covert it to 6spd):


Now for some build inspiration! First, I want this to be another street build. I love the track car, but only on the track... and after enjoying Rosso for a couple years I want to try to improve on that OEM+ approach. Second, had to pick a color! Went up to Hayfields C&C a few weeks back and saw this beauty at 1600Veloce:





I've always liked British Racing Green and seeing this is person sealed the deal. Fantastic color! Also want to go one step further on the CSL tribute and go full CSL style front bumper, roof and trunk. I think the motor in Rosso is perfect with the CSL box and cams, so probably going that route again. Still debating interior colors!