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    M3_Tristan's Imola Red E46 M3 Build Journal

    This is a continuation of https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...ola-red-e46-m3

    IG: M3_Tristan

    I sold my E90 M3 to get my dream spec E46 M3. RoyalFlushness's past M3 came up for sale and I had to jump on it. The car has pretty much stayed the same for the last couple of years with minor differences. I already have big plans for this car and will be uploading my progress here.

    Tags: build, e46 m3, imola red
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    Looking forward to see how you continue this thing along... I miss it

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      #3
      Originally posted by RoyalFlushness View Post
      Looking forward to see how you continue this thing along... I miss it
      Big plans! We can definitely meet up this season.

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        #4
        It looks right at home in your spiffy garage!
        Old, not obsolete.
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          #5
          I have an IR car...just amazed at how nice the paint on your car looks and how crappy mine is. lol
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            #6
            As soon as I picked up the car from winter storage I got to work. Upon buying the car I noticed the clutch stop was missing. Grabbed one off ECS and no longer have an unnecessary long clutch travel. Found at the oem one snapped inside the threads.






            Both the hood struts and trunk struts were shot, ask me how I know lol.





            Last edited by m3_tristan; 05-23-2025, 07:47 AM.
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              To further clean up the interior, I bought some new interior parts to freshen up the already almost perfect interior.






              New carpets are a must when buying a used car, gives it that new car feel.


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              My wife for Christmas bought me the oem alcantara shift boot. I paired it with a new m5 shift knob as the old one was shiny and worn.



              Lastly, I designed and 3D printed a custom USB adapter that plugs into the flashlight port (based off a previous design someone posted). This paired with the rennline magsafe phone mount makes for a clean look. Had to replace all the trim clips as most were broken.





              Last edited by m3_tristan; 06-11-2025, 06:43 AM.
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                #8
                I think i need to give up and get the rennline mount too even though its expensive. Next sale i'll order one.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by 0-60motorsports View Post
                  I think i need to give up and get the rennline mount too even though it’s an expensive. Next sale i'll order one.
                  Definitely a must! Let me know if you need the usb adapter .
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by m3_tristan View Post

                    Definitely a must! Let me know if you need the usb adapter .
                    Thank brother! Any pics of how it fits and how did you wire it up?

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