After years of being on hiatus, finally pulled the trigger on a 2005 E46 M3 in my favorite Silver Grey on Black combo.
Ive briefly owned a 03.5 silver grey about 5 years ago but quickly sold due to relocation. Now I’m back in a E46 M3 in my favorite color and in original 6mt.
Work done by previous owner:
19” BBS CH in hyper silver
Karbonious CSL Airbox
Short center console with armrest delete
Roof and pillars wrapped in Alcantara
Besian VANOS kit installed
Rod bearings replaced
As far as I can tell, everything else is stock
Day 1
Weather was good so I drove it to work
The karbonious kit installed by PO didn’t have the snorkel piece. I purchased the snrokel from Haimus shop located in Bulgaria. Came in about 2-3 weeks.
Before (POs listing photo)
Snorkel installed
Original rectangle rear view mirror was shot so it was replaced with a e9x piece with compass and homelink. Auto dimmer works and everything is plug and play. I remember a lot of people struggling with leaky fluids and getting it modified to have the liquid drained. This is a easy fix for the faulty piece with way less hassle.
Same day as the rear view mirror, had the dark grey Alcantara shifter and e-brake boot installed. I was going for the ZCP wheel Alcántara shade and it was a pretty close match. Also removed the worn out knob and replaced with zhp knob. Looks very oem+ and one of my favorite interior mods for the e46m.
Next up in modifications is the 16:9 android head unit to replace the stock business radio. I’ve decided to go with the Avin Avant 4 to maintain the stock esthetics.
I decided to purchase the oe factory relocation bracket instead of the Dynavin bracket as this looks less plastic and maintains the oem look. Only modification is the USB 2.0 adapter/extension cable. It was fitted inside the cigarette jack and epoxied with the male output connecting to the CarPlay module on Avant head unit. The hollowed out cigarette jack snaps right into the bracket. I’m really liking the clean look.
It’s like 100 degrees in Texas so all of non-electrical work is done with the a/c blasting!
To wrap up this introductory post, I’m working on the Avin Avant 4 install. This was purchased second hand as msrp is around $850!
Currently trying to figure out how to get CarPlay to work on the android. If anyone know which app I need to download, please let me know!
Cant get it to fully work yet. First thing I did was download the original navigation screen start up display. (Courtesy of nam3forum member karter16!) tried to match the color as close to the stock amber.
More updates to come!
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Ive briefly owned a 03.5 silver grey about 5 years ago but quickly sold due to relocation. Now I’m back in a E46 M3 in my favorite color and in original 6mt.
Work done by previous owner:
19” BBS CH in hyper silver
Karbonious CSL Airbox
Short center console with armrest delete
Roof and pillars wrapped in Alcantara
Besian VANOS kit installed
Rod bearings replaced
As far as I can tell, everything else is stock
Day 1
Weather was good so I drove it to work
The karbonious kit installed by PO didn’t have the snorkel piece. I purchased the snrokel from Haimus shop located in Bulgaria. Came in about 2-3 weeks.
Before (POs listing photo)
Snorkel installed
Original rectangle rear view mirror was shot so it was replaced with a e9x piece with compass and homelink. Auto dimmer works and everything is plug and play. I remember a lot of people struggling with leaky fluids and getting it modified to have the liquid drained. This is a easy fix for the faulty piece with way less hassle.
Same day as the rear view mirror, had the dark grey Alcantara shifter and e-brake boot installed. I was going for the ZCP wheel Alcántara shade and it was a pretty close match. Also removed the worn out knob and replaced with zhp knob. Looks very oem+ and one of my favorite interior mods for the e46m.
Next up in modifications is the 16:9 android head unit to replace the stock business radio. I’ve decided to go with the Avin Avant 4 to maintain the stock esthetics.
I decided to purchase the oe factory relocation bracket instead of the Dynavin bracket as this looks less plastic and maintains the oem look. Only modification is the USB 2.0 adapter/extension cable. It was fitted inside the cigarette jack and epoxied with the male output connecting to the CarPlay module on Avant head unit. The hollowed out cigarette jack snaps right into the bracket. I’m really liking the clean look.
It’s like 100 degrees in Texas so all of non-electrical work is done with the a/c blasting!
To wrap up this introductory post, I’m working on the Avin Avant 4 install. This was purchased second hand as msrp is around $850!
Currently trying to figure out how to get CarPlay to work on the android. If anyone know which app I need to download, please let me know!
Cant get it to fully work yet. First thing I did was download the original navigation screen start up display. (Courtesy of nam3forum member karter16!) tried to match the color as close to the stock amber.
More updates to come!
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