Euro A08 E46 M3 Build

[BlackCat]

Here's wishing friends and acquaintances a happy 2013...

Happy motoring in good health, abundance in love and fat wallets for 2013's mods!!!

 

[seewai]

Happy New Year bro, last and first post of the year 2012/2013.....

 

[BlackCat]

An opportunity and offer I couldn't refuse!

Its been a couple of weeks since my last update...

Was disappointed that I had to let the CH go cos I couldn't keep my side of the deal

But the new year brought this... and at such a bargain, I had to take the plastic out!

OEM CSLs in good nick... Well maybe a fresh coat of paint and lacquer would be good too.
Notice the slight yellow discoloration on the edges due to frequent use of tire chemicals. Will try some turtle wax next weekend...

Front

& rears...

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[M.Directspares]

nice!, fav wheels. better than CH imo.

 

[ssmann]

Nice wheels BC...101% support your choice!

 

[will7530]

thanks for the info..
but i prefer coupe than convertibles as there might be problems...
anyway is there anymore source to find a recondition or even a used E46 M3?

 

[BlackCat]

thanks for the info..
but i prefer coupe than convertibles as there might be problems...
anyway is there anymore source to find a recondition or even a used E46 M3?

No worries bro. I'll let you know if I come across any. Good luck on your search...

 

[NKTOB]

Its been a couple of weeks since my last update...

Was disappointed that I had to let the CH go cos I couldn't keep my side of the deal

But the new year brought this... and at such a bargain, I had to take the plastic out!

OEM CSLs in good nick... Well maybe a fresh coat of paint and lacquer would be good too.
Notice the slight yellow discoloration on the edges due to frequent use of tire chemicals. Will try some turtle wax next weekend...

Front

& rears...

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Wow!!! agreed on these anytime over CH-Rs!

Looks mint, can't wait for it to be mounted. Waiting for pixs! Hurry go put it up lar

 

[BlackCat]

Here's a thought...

Powder coating these 19" CSLs to "Textured Black"... What do you think?

compare between 'textured' and 'matte'

a couple of close ups

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[casper909]

Powder coating these 19" CSLs to "Textured Black"... What do you think?

compare between 'textured' and 'matte'

a couple of close ups

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Go Textured Black bro! As quoted by Vin Diesel himself '20% Angel, 80% Devil' :top:

 

[BlackCat]

thanks for the info..
but i prefer coupe than convertibles as there might be problems...
anyway is there anymore source to find a recondition or even a used E46 M3?

Would you please PM Mad3 on your hunt for an M3... Goodluck

 

[gendong]

Definitely textured black bos. More character.....

 

[BlackCat]

A teaser...

as to whats coming...

the 'Royal F1' paddle shifters

http://m3forum.net/m3forum//showthread.php?t=342480http://m3forum.net/m3forum//showthread.php?t=342480

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[BlackCat]

Go Textured Black bro! As quoted by Vin Diesel himself '20% Angel, 80% Devil' :top:

Definitely textured black bos. More character.....

Thanks for your comments gents!

I suppose going for black would flex some visual muscle eh!!! These would be going to the powder-coaters after the CNY holidays :rock:

 

[ssmann]

These are simply awesome. I have them on mine and they work like magic. Good surface area to play with dependent on your steering hold position. A worthy upgrade.

Looking forward to see how those black powdered coated CSL's look like in the flesh man.....I am so tempted. The racun is toooooo hard to resist!!!!

as to whats coming...

the 'Royal F1' paddle shifters

http://m3forum.net/m3forum//showthread.php?t=342480http://m3forum.net/m3forum//showthread.php?t=342480

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[BlackCat]

These are simply awesome. I have them on mine and they work like magic. Good surface area to play with dependent on your steering hold position. A worthy upgrade.

Looking forward to see how those black powdered coated CSL's look like in the flesh man.....I am so tempted. The racun is toooooo hard to resist!!!!

Good to hear positive review on the paddle. As you know, these original paddles [made from aircraft grade aluminum] are no longer in production since some time back. Many tried to copy and are on sale on ebay, however the quality of copies could not match the original. When it was debut, these babies went for USD350/- a pair!

I was tracking the availability of these original ones since some one year now, and only obtained them last Sunday night from a dear friend!

Off to a meeting now. Will post pics of my 'not so new old stock still in a box' Royal F1 Paddles later today, God willing...

On the textured black CSL's, that is another story that should be told over a nice cuppa! Catch up with ya one of these days

 

[ssmann]

Good to hear positive review on the paddle. As you know, these original paddles [made from aircraft grade aluminum] are no longer in production since some time back. Many tried to copy and are on sale on ebay, however the quality of copies could not match the original. When it was debut, these babies went for USD350/- a pair!

I was tracking the availability of these original ones since some one year now, and only obtained them last Sunday night from a dear friend!

Off to a meeting now. Will post pics of my 'not so new old stock still in a box' Royal F1 Paddles later today, God willing...

On the textured black CSL's, that is another story that should be told over a nice cuppa! Catch up with ya one of these days

Bro, spot on. Previous owner of my car bought them for a ridiculous price, a little more than what you quoted. Nothing like the real McCoy. I have seen the Petaling Street version, very rough and can easily cut your fingers during aggresive handling as the surface is not smooth.

Catch up soon bro. Have a great week ahead making the moolah to recuperate mods!

 

[consoglieri]

Sweet ride BC. Looking forward to the new wheels pics.

 

[BlackCat]

And here they are...

The 'not so BNIBs'...

in a simple & unassuming box

you gotta love the grooves man!

and those curves...

very detailed laser etchings [apologies for the crap closeup pic - will try better next time]

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[ssmann]

Oh well looks awesome......u'll enjoy it bro!!! Faster en more convenient shifting