although its a damaged one, but its not much damage and im hoping to have it on the road in a month or so's time

 

only got a couple of pics, its fully loaded with loads of optional extra's from new

 

 

 

hbc aint too bad, this went for not a lot of cash, lovely motor that was fully loaded and not a lot of damage

 

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hows the roof work Allan...is that a fully foldable hardie or a removable. The more i look at the car the more i see things i like..get some pics of the donkey bay mate i bet that looks the bizz,typical beemer motor and function over form:wink:

its a removable hard top, its for winter use, protects the vinly folding roof and keeps the car warmer inside

 

gonna get a load of pics when i get back down me mates place to start and work on it

sweet I have a spot weld dent puller if you need to borrow it for anything.. just thought I would mention it in case you are doing any work yourself bud.

 

Nice cars these, really pleased for you m8

cheers for the offer, much appreciated but my mate will be doing the work i cant and he has a dent puller

 

im happy with it, work starts tomorrow night

Nice bad ass motor, bad boy!! :cool3:

cheers bud, it does look mean lol

Very nice mate, looks a few bits to do your hardtop is a nice extra - Have you got the stand to put it on in summer? Becareful not to damage it as they can be a fortune!

 

Try cotswold BMW for parts, they are a fair way from you but offer free delivery on parts and are very competative on price. Things like your parking sensors, bumper shock absorbers etc. Is the original bumper with it?

 

I would try and save the exhaust if I were you as they are very dear items from BMW, I wouldnt recommend putting an aftermarket one on it - it will be unlikely to offer any performance gain and not look right. And induction kit is all you need on those, keeps them silent on a run yet they howl when given the beans.

 

Be gentle with it - READ the owners book, and if it didnt come with one then get one for it. I expect it will have an oil temperature gauge there will be a bit in the manual about the max revs and engine load to NOT excede until the oil is at the correct temperature and dont have a monkey service it or you'll get problems. They are also VERY sensitive to the oil grade, 10w60 is your magic number.

 

As a rule mine used to take about 6 miles (I didnt exceed 2500rpm as a rule) to get the oil temperature to 70*c plus, book stated no more than 4k till 50*c but i like to err on the side of caution, 100k engine and all that!)

Nice one mate! good to see your patience in waiting for the right one has been rewarded.

cheers lads, ive had a good read through the book, ive also gonna get a used bumper to keep costs down so hopefully it will still have all the parts in it

cheers lads, ive had a good read through the book, ive also gonna get a used bumper to keep costs down so hopefully it will still have all the parts in it

 

I would be suprised if they came with the PDC sensors! Also might find they take the rubbing strips out of them as well, remember the M3 bumper is very different to the normal (obviously) and the M Sport one! :)

been at it tonite and got all the boot trims removed, and then got the exhaust and some of the heatsheilding stripped off

 

 

 

 

I dont think much of the M3 dash. compaired to the hype these cars have.

 

Nice to see your cracking on with it. how long will it take? Just hope the roof is ok etc

when i had a zed, m3's were slower, but now i have an m3, zeds are slower lol

Classic ! :lol::lol::lol:

Car looks superb mate and a bargain im sure keep us posted on works and hope you enjoy it :D :D

 

Chris

cheers chris, really trying my best to be on the road at the end of the month, maybe just into next we will see

Fingers crossed for ya mate :) ...and again looks a beuty look forward to future pics :thumbup:

Stellaz, Lucky B++++++stard thats real nice, Love the shape of the e46 M3 cab.(especially with the hardtop on and all windows down)Bmw got it right with that one.(the new one is soooo ugly).Good luck with the repair and look forward to seeing the pics when its done.

best check the subframe underneath aswell, or have you checked they are pritty common to crack as im sure you are aware. certainly doesnt look to be damage wise etc.

 

I do love my M3's.lol.

 

that was more of a problem on the 328ci 323ci (earliest e46 range) since 2001 most have been recalled to have that sorted

 

i really do love those M3's that is prob my fav combination, Black, hardtop, etc

got the jig booked for the end of the month, looks like it will be next month before i get it on the road now

got the jig booked for the end of the month, looks like it will be next month before i get it on the road now

 

Bummer on the wait fella !

 

Still it will be worth it !:drool: Nice car.

 

Was it Cat D, or C ? Or were you lucky enough to get it unrecorded ?

 

Alan.............

cheers allan, its a catd doubt i would have had it for 8k if unrecorded, i love it even in the state it is in

 

i could have got it on the jig quicker using someone else, but the guy its booked with is one of the best round these parts so worth waiting

 

i cant wait to get it on the road now

cheers allan, its a catd doubt i would have had it for 8k if unrecorded, i love it even in the state it is in

 

i could have got it on the jig quicker using someone else, but the guy its booked with is one of the best round these parts so worth waiting

 

i cant wait to get it on the road now

 

If the guy has a good reputation, its worth the wait !

No point in rushing it and getting a bodge job. You dinnae want it going up the road like a crab ! Cat D is a wee bonus, no VOSA check.

 

Well chuffed for ya big fella, as I ken you have been looking for one for a while.

 

Patience pays off ! :biggrin:

 

Alan...........

it certainly does, nearly bought a 330 vert the week before but i just for some reason said no, car was mint, then this turned up, im glad i waited

it certainly does, nearly bought a 330 vert the week before but i just for some reason said no, car was mint, then this turned up, im glad i waited

 

Looked at this for myself, I know, I know !!:whistling:

 

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