My E46 M3 Project (non ford)

Bradz · 12-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Thought i should put up a Proper post about my M3 Project

I know some people forwn about Playing with the M3 etc but ive never been one to follow the crowd and wanted to build something that stood out.

The car wasnt damaged in anyway and was a perfect low miles Mint Carbon Black M3 with FSH etc and the likes of Hamon kardon etc. Immaybe Crazy but thougt what the hell.

　
Ive never been one to Mess about so things are moved VERY Fast with my M3 Project.
　
I bought the car 3 weeks ago as 100% Standard Carbon Black M3 but ive always loved a project, the last one Being a Grey Porsche Cayenne V8s that i had fitted with loads of speedart goodies then the colour changed to white.
　
So after buying the M3 a few week ago i fitted some 20" Wheels but after fitting them decided they wasnt for me and they had to go.

I found a pic of this American M3 on the net and loved it and wanted to use it as a rough idea of what i was going to build.

So the 20s were Removed and 19"LM's fitted and the car was stripped bare and the fun began.
　
Since then the car has had 3 guys working 15 hours a day on it all week for me and the quality is nothing short of outstanding.

The guy i use for my bodywork is one the best up here and is well known for painting the likes of Porsche 911 Cup Cars etc.

This is aint no wrap, the whole car inside and out has been painted Audi Ibis white.

All Carbon bits are seriously stunning Quality in the flesh and not cheap ebay sticky on jobbies lol.

Bumpers with the CSL Goodies will be back on the car tommorow and then ill get some proper pics along with the other bits still to be fitted

How it looked Last week.1/12/09, i fitted these 20" wheels but HATED them.

06/12/09

Some more poor quality progress pics that dont do the car justice but you get the idea of what was going on

12/12/09 and the car is Complete

Happy is an understatement.

Rear Bumper fitment isnt 100% but will be sorted and im unsure of the Carbon spoiler but in the flesh is alot better and is Growing on me.

My aim wasnt to build a CSL Replica so i didnt, i wanted to be Diff and add my own ideas to the car which i think seem to work well.

Car is soooo Bright its unreal and the looks it gets is Nuts

Red Leather goes really nice with the white.

Wont be to everyones taste but i hope you like, im Off to find a Superchgarger

Brad

Pics aint the best quality as i used my own, i will get better ones soon.

Some before i fitted the love it or hate it Carbon Spoiler

Its been a Busy 2 weeks but its been fun.

The Pics dont do the car justice and the looks it gets is UNREAL, on a 30min Drive, i spotted 3 people taking pics of it. Deffo stands out in the flesh.

Brad

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alangti · 12-12-2009, 01:35 PM

thats gorgeous mate spoiler looks nice imo what white did you use do you have a name and paint code for it as im looking for a bright white for my s2

Bradz · 12-12-2009, 01:36 PM

Cheers mate, Its Audi Ibis white, it is by far the most bright white there is.

wrx-maniac-22 · 12-12-2009, 01:40 PM

That is just pure class

alangti · 12-12-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradz

Cheers mate, Its Audi Ibis white, it is by far the most bright white there is.

cheers mate exactly what im after looks a lot brighter than even the new focus rs white in your pics

-beefy- · 12-12-2009, 01:46 PM

bradz , looks pukka fella,

what about just to get an idea , wrapping the underside of the spoiler white ?

ie so the only carbon u see is the top face of carbon so it flows with the roof

that way it still is a carbon spoiler , but dont stick out like a wart on its arse , and if you dnt like the look peel the wrap off lol ,

was an idea we passed to a lad who fancied a black roof on his octavia

cheaper than paint lol ,

beef

Bradz · 12-12-2009, 01:51 PM

Yea i am thinking about making part of the spoiler white, for all the cost is id just paint it.

The wrapping idea aint for me and i have a good guy for panting

OldDan · 12-12-2009, 01:55 PM

Really nice. But not sure on rear spoiler, and really don't like the two carbon lips on the front bumper.

Other than that it looks awesome.

Coldo · 12-12-2009, 01:55 PM

If anything, the splitters are a bit odd looking, kinda stuck on but i thought the same about the e36 clubsport splitters too.

Other than that it is perfect, love it.

carlo · 12-12-2009, 01:58 PM

Looks stunning mate quick turnaround as well

fiestaturbo1984 · 12-12-2009, 03:45 PM

love that, looks hard as fuck, but looking at your avatar is matches you to a tee lol

TIFF · 12-12-2009, 04:46 PM

Love it and love the rear spoiler.......

Front splitter should go right across....but that is my view.....

Done yourself proud there mate, very nice car with nice touches.....looks awesome in white...

RC4 · 12-12-2009, 05:17 PM

i think the one of the usa car is actually this of a lad that lives near me(now sold) was c.a 700hp due to a supercharger was a common car @ gatebil events i,ll get some pics was in performance bmw etc...

RC4 · 12-12-2009, 05:23 PM

b.t.w its (was) a swedish car

porsche gt2 carbon seats!

love the plate lol

and random

Twins · 12-12-2009, 05:34 PM

That looks fantastic, well done

RichieST · 12-12-2009, 08:49 PM

That looks awesome that, looks like my mates!!

I'd personally do something with the front and rear spoilers, stand out a bit too much on the white!

P_is_for_Paul · 13-12-2009, 12:51 AM

That's awesome bradz. Did you get rid of that grey m3 you had? It was lovely!

ESCYSCOTT · 15-12-2009, 10:32 PM

I'd say paint the rear spoiler white and it would be perfect imo

RONNIE AMIS · 15-12-2009, 11:06 PM

looks stunning mate

Bradz · 18-12-2009, 03:59 PM

Cheers Guys.

Some more pics.

I BADLY Need to get a Decent Camera or someone knows what they are doing to take some.

Still aint fitted the suspension yet

Csm · 18-12-2009, 04:10 PM

Thats stunning matey

Antti O · 18-12-2009, 06:23 PM

Why ruin the E46 m3 handling and driveability with some stupid lowrider lowering?
I Would like to see camber and caster settings after lowering. I am pretty sure E46 M3 is at best from factory with factory wheel geometry.

FordCapriRS · 18-12-2009, 06:35 PM

hi i would just like to put my word in as all way lol, i normaly hate m3's and BMW's after 2000 but! with a BIG BUT!!!! i really like what u have done there.a real nice car it does u credit there pal makes a change from seeing most of them day to day looking and driving thinking there better than any1 else (D**kHead's) anyways back to ur car real good pal let us know if ur thinking of doing anything else to her would really like to see ur ideas looking good so far !Ford Capri Rs

ROBnoTOP · 18-12-2009, 07:00 PM

In the picture from the magazine I see a LHD car.
On you're picture a RHD, did you make it RHD....

That is a CLASSY BEEMER!!!.......

Very lovely colour with some nice details...

This one was at the ring this summer.
They could be twins....

P_is_for_Paul · 18-12-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROBnoTOP

In the picture from the magazine I see a LHD car.
On you're picture a RHD, did you make it RHD....

Dude you must not have read the sentence directly above the magazine picture:

Quote:

I found a pic of this American M3 on the net and loved it and wanted to use it as a rough idea of what i was going to build.

marky_g · 18-12-2009, 11:37 PM

thats the bollocks mate now many people got the balls to properly colour change a car like that

cos358 · 19-12-2009, 12:59 AM

i have 2 say from my opinion what was the point of that! the car looks like a 330i with a m3 bodykit i dont like it i prefer a m3 gorgous lookin car that dont need messing about with. why dident u jus go buy a csl with all that extra cash ur gonna waste on a nice good lookin car already built from the factory!

ROBnoTOP · 19-12-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P_is_for_Paul

Dude you must not have read the sentence directly above the magazine picture:

No, didn't read it. The pictures were.......

Sorry Paul, I'm Dutch and stupid, what more can I say......

RichieST · 19-12-2009, 06:35 PM

I see the carbon add ons on the bumper of the orange one do work with the carbon bonnet and the darker paintwork. Still not keen on them with the white though!

bigryrs · 19-12-2009, 09:54 PM

looks really good mate!!

steviecossie · 20-12-2009, 02:49 PM

that looks stunning mate.

exactly how i would want an m3 to look

Joe Grp4 Escort · 20-12-2009, 06:25 PM

Done a cracking job there

Where are your carbon bits from?

12-12-2009, 01:36 PM	#3
Bradz Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aberdeen. Posts: 767 Rep Power: 9	Cheers mate, Its Audi Ibis white, it is by far the most bright white there is. __________________ Drives:White BMW X6 3.5 X-Drive,White BMW 1M, White Mini Cooper S JCW. Lives:In the Gym Loves:Chicken

12-12-2009, 01:46 PM	#6
-beefy- formerly beefy-rst-2 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (6) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cleveland rsoc Posts: 9,634 Rep Power: 16	bradz , looks pukka fella, what about just to get an idea , wrapping the underside of the spoiler white ? ie so the only carbon u see is the top face of carbon so it flows with the roof that way it still is a carbon spoiler , but dont stick out like a wart on its arse , and if you dnt like the look peel the wrap off lol , was an idea we passed to a lad who fancied a black roof on his octavia cheaper than paint lol , beef __________________ founder of the parmo apprcieation scoceity ... SUPPORTER OF RONNIE AMIS !!-team airtec/gs automotive !!! Quote: Originally Posted by Will @ M Developments Honestly, a roller T4 like wennys would suit your needs perfectly. If it did blowjobs and made parmos you'd need nothing else in life Last edited by -beefy-; 12-12-2009 at 01:48 PM.

12-12-2009, 01:51 PM	#7
Bradz Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aberdeen. Posts: 767 Rep Power: 9	Yea i am thinking about making part of the spoiler white, for all the cost is id just paint it. The wrapping idea aint for me and i have a good guy for panting __________________ Drives:White BMW X6 3.5 X-Drive,White BMW 1M, White Mini Cooper S JCW. Lives:In the Gym Loves:Chicken

12-12-2009, 01:55 PM	#8
OldDan PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Manchester. Posts: 4,584 Rep Power: 13	Really nice. But not sure on rear spoiler, and really don't like the two carbon lips on the front bumper. Other than that it looks awesome. __________________ "On that occasion I said to him 'why do you do a tackle like that?' And he said 'because I don't like you'. Patrice Evra speaking of tussles with Super Kevin Davies.

12-12-2009, 01:55 PM	#9
Coldo PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 6,132 Rep Power: 14	If anything, the splitters are a bit odd looking, kinda stuck on but i thought the same about the e36 clubsport splitters too. Other than that it is perfect, love it. __________________ **Bring back Lambchop, He's an Innocent man...People are scared of the truth**

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alangti BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: billingham Posts: 2,906 Rep Power: 0	thats gorgeous mate spoiler looks nice imo what white did you use do you have a name and paint code for it as im looking for a bright white for my s2

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wrx-maniac-22 Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lincolnshire Posts: 167 Rep Power: 4	That is just pure class

12-12-2009, 01:58 PM	#10
carlo 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 16,049 Rep Power: 23	Looks stunning mate quick turnaround as well __________________ ps3 game tag carlo-ybe If you need cosworth parts contact mark 07548064979 www.mt-motorsport.com

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fiestaturbo1984 aka gareth Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bracknell Posts: 1,309 Rep Power: 8	love that, looks hard as fuck, but looking at your avatar is matches you to a tee lol __________________

12-12-2009, 04:46 PM	#12
TIFF Chasing Radders Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: WARWICK Posts: 36,444 Rep Power: 45	Love it and love the rear spoiler....... Front splitter should go right across....but that is my view..... Done yourself proud there mate, very nice car with nice touches.....looks awesome in white... __________________ BMW E39 530D SPORT.............. REMAPPED TO 230BHP AND 500NM TORQUE........

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RC4 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in mozzys bullshitting book Posts: 4,019 Rep Power: 13	i think the one of the usa car is actually this of a lad that lives near me(now sold) was c.a 700hp due to a supercharger was a common car @ gatebil events i,ll get some pics was in performance bmw etc...

12-12-2009, 05:23 PM	#14
RC4 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in mozzys bullshitting book Posts: 4,019 Rep Power: 13	b.t.w its (was) a swedish car porsche gt2 carbon seats! love the plate lol and random

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Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,591 Rep Power: 23	That looks fantastic, well done __________________ My carbon clad s2

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RichieST 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 12,465 Rep Power: 20	That looks awesome that, looks like my mates!! I'd personally do something with the front and rear spoilers, stand out a bit too much on the white! __________________ Last edited by RichieST; 12-12-2009 at 08:55 PM.

13-12-2009, 12:51 AM	#17
P_is_for_Paul Coldo loves seamen Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 2,517 Rep Power: 10	That's awesome bradz. Did you get rid of that grey m3 you had? It was lovely! __________________ THE DREAM TEAM. One down, four to go! PS3 Gamertag: P33ULC

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ESCYSCOTT PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Durham Posts: 3,701 Rep Power: 12	I'd say paint the rear spoiler white and it would be perfect imo __________________ ESCORT COSWORTH NOW SOLD

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Bradz Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aberdeen. Posts: 767 Rep Power: 9	Cheers Guys. Some more pics. I BADLY Need to get a Decent Camera or someone knows what they are doing to take some. Still aint fitted the suspension yet __________________ Drives:White BMW X6 3.5 X-Drive,White BMW 1M, White Mini Cooper S JCW. Lives:In the Gym Loves:Chicken

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18-12-2009, 06:23 PM	#22
Antti O Too many posts.. I need a life!! 1989 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mikkeli, Finland Posts: 852 Rep Power: 8	Why ruin the E46 m3 handling and driveability with some stupid lowrider lowering? I Would like to see camber and caster settings after lowering. I am pretty sure E46 M3 is at best from factory with factory wheel geometry. __________________ S2 RST 1989 LHD / http://s2rst.blogspot.com/ Last edited by Antti O; 18-12-2009 at 06:24 PM.

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FordCapriRS Old Skool 4 Life Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	bmw m3 hi i would just like to put my word in as all way lol, i normaly hate m3's and BMW's after 2000 but! with a BIG BUT!!!! i really like what u have done there.a real nice car it does u credit there pal makes a change from seeing most of them day to day looking and driving thinking there better than any1 else (D**kHead's) anyways back to ur car real good pal let us know if ur thinking of doing anything else to her would really like to see ur ideas looking good so far !Ford Capri Rs __________________ Ford Capri RS Old Skool Never Die's,.... Only Goes Faster!

18-12-2009, 07:00 PM	#24
ROBnoTOP Lost for life..... 1996 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: under my car Posts: 382 Rep Power: 5	In the picture from the magazine I see a LHD car. On you're picture a RHD, did you make it RHD.... That is a CLASSY BEEMER!!!....... Very lovely colour with some nice details... This one was at the ring this summer. They could be twins.... __________________ Escort XR3i cabby MK7

18-12-2009, 11:37 PM	#26
marky_g Fleet Manager Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thurrock Essex Posts: 5,351 Rep Power: 13	thats the bollocks mate now many people got the balls to properly colour change a car like that __________________ Click to see my RS Turbo project http://passionford.com/forum/showthr..._g#post3406438

19-12-2009, 12:59 AM	#27
cos358 Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west midlands Posts: 160 Rep Power: 4	i have 2 say from my opinion what was the point of that! the car looks like a 330i with a m3 bodykit i dont like it i prefer a m3 gorgous lookin car that dont need messing about with. why dident u jus go buy a csl with all that extra cash ur gonna waste on a nice good lookin car already built from the factory!

19-12-2009, 06:35 PM	#29
RichieST 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 12,465 Rep Power: 20	I see the carbon add ons on the bumper of the orange one do work with the carbon bonnet and the darker paintwork. Still not keen on them with the white though! __________________

19-12-2009, 09:54 PM	#30
bigryrs Angus rs spares Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (10) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: montrose scotland Posts: 3,661 Rep Power: 8	looks really good mate!!

20-12-2009, 02:49 PM	#31
steviecossie PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 5,667 Rep Power: 13	that looks stunning mate. exactly how i would want an m3 to look __________________ R.I.P Colin McRae (a motorsport legend) WR1 sold, time for a MK2 FRS

20-12-2009, 06:25 PM	#32
Joe Grp4 Escort Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Whitley Bay Posts: 281 Rep Power: 5	Done a cracking job there Where are your carbon bits from?

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