[Hoops]

Just a quick update for "Project AW" - here are a list of the mods ive completed on the car thus far;

Tracker Monitor
19” CSL alloys and PS2 tyres all round
Matt Black Kidneys Grills
Matt Black Side Grills
CF Bonnet Badge
CF Boot Badge
Silvertec Bulbs
LED Rear Lenses
Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers
Turner RTAB Limiter Kit
OEM RTAB’s
Turner Adjustable Top Mounts
Steering Wheel Re-Trimmed in Alacantara by Transcal
12mm Spacers, Bolts & Lock Nuts
Performance Friction Fast Road Pads all round
BMW OEM Front Discs
Refurbed Front Brake Caliper
Transfer of Private Plate

Total spend to date is in the region of £4,000 - which is a bit scary!! But ive definitely broken its back.

Dropped the car off with my very good friend Faizaan yesterday and he spent most of the day and this morning doing a stage one detail (see pic of him beavering away on his little stool, bless him!!). This mostly involved removing a huge amount of tar spots and some of the very fine swirl marks in the paint on certain panels. Have to say he has done a fantastic job - so a HUGE thank you to you matey

Incidentally, we are going to do a FULL and detailed report on a start to finish full car detail very soon. I know its been done before but thought it might be nice to do it from a complete amateurs point of view and also by someone who is not a pro detailer but just a real enthusiast. Will keep you posted.

So here are a few pics to show you where i am up to. Im happy with everything so far but still havent had a chance to properly test either the brakes nor the coilovers. Im hoping for a dry day sometime soon!! Notice ive now removed the Matt Black Kidneys and the smoked front indicator lenses - just felt it looked a little too chavvy for some reason - im considering having the matt black kidneys colour coded but leaving the slats black. Next step on the mod route will most likely be the CSL front bumper and CSL boot lid. And im STILL on the hunt for a reasonably priced 2nd hand Supersprint Race exhaust!!

[a1reader]

Looking great

[ElegantSpoon]

Looks great what type of spacers have you used? Any interior shots?

[Hoops]

I posted some interior shots on my last thread. Havent taken any new pics of interior as we didnt detail inside. In terms of spacers - they are 12mm all round and hun-centric - i got them from Evolve and they are from a company called TPR "Taper-Pro" - and they look awsome in a gun metal sort of finish - really cool!!

[335DPOWER]

love it

[ElegantSpoon]

Do they bolt on or bolt through? I must have missed the other pics

[mikeysix]

Stevie I've already shown some love but I couldn't resist some more! What a fackin motor!

[Hotcoupe]

Great picture, really shows the stance to a tee:



The spacers really set it off nicely, and the overall look is OEM with some attitude.

Stunning car Steve, I'd be tempted to leave it as it is just now, with perhaps the exception of the exhaust.

[sheps]

The condition of the paintwork looks amazing - I know the car is Alpine White but it looks almost pearlescent in that shot - much like Wafik's new M3 'vert.
Looks stunning Steve, as ever you've done a great (and tasteful) mod job.

[SiKkBaSs]

Are they the stock OEM facelift LED's?? Look a bit different, they look sick at night though.

Good job on the motor,was never in doubt tbh + CSL bumper and spoiler and you're done IMO.



Bet it looks the nuts in person

[Palmnuts]

Steve, that looks awesome! Definitely one of the best e46's I've seen and the colour so cool...I just love white cars!

[MEGA]

Love it dude. Yours and Baris' M3s next to eachother will be quite a sight on Sunday. Best 2 E46 M3s that I can think of. Full stop.

[Hoops]

Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Do they bolt on or bolt through? I must have missed the other pics

They bolt through (i think!!??) - sorry not entirely sure what you mean - but using my common sense they are exactly the same style and fitment as the Eibachs - so i assume they are bolt through??

Originally Posted by mikeysix

Stevie I've already shown some love but I couldn't resist some more! What a fackin motor!

Thanks fella!

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

The spacers really set it off nicely, and the overall look is OEM with some attitude.Stunning car Steve, I'd be tempted to leave it as it is just now, with perhaps the exception of the exhaust.

Thanks Ian - i do hear what you are saying about leaving as is - but im just not fully 100% satisfied yet with the aesthetics. Cant wait to see pics of your new mods on your new motor

Originally Posted by sheps

The condition of the paintwork looks amazing - I know the car is Alpine White but it looks almost pearlescent in that shot - much like Wafik's new M3 'vert.
Looks stunning Steve, as ever you've done a great (and tasteful) mod job.

Thanks matey. To be honest the paintwork looks a little different due to me "fiddling" slightly in photoshop!!!

Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

Are they the stock OEM facelift LED's?? Look a bit different, they look sick at night though. Good job on the motor,was never in doubt tbh + CSL bumper and spoiler and you're done IMO. Bet it looks the nuts in person

I think seeing her in the flesh gives the very best impression. And yes they are OEM LED's - again i think its the exposure on the picture that makes them look a little odd.

Originally Posted by Palmnuts

Steve, that looks awesome! Definitely one of the best e46's I've seen and the colour so cool...I just love white cars!

Thank you so much big fella, very kind words. Hope to see you soon Andy for a catchup!


Fantastic comments chaps - love love love you guys - makes it all worth while!!

[Hoops]

Originally Posted by MEGA

Love it dude. Yours and Baris' M3s next to eachother will be quite a sight on Sunday. Best 2 E46 M3s that I can think of. Full stop.

Now theres a compliment, thank you matey - ive always loved The Red Barons car!!!

[Hoops]

Just a couple more pics that Faizaan took before he started the cleaning process and a b&w shot next to his beast!!!

[ElegantSpoon]

Some spacers bolt onto the hub then the wheel bolts to them. Just interested in what type you had

[Hoops]

No, they definitely bolt through matey.

[virtualbong]

I need a project car like that...Looks great man!

[Turbo Power]

That car with a CSL front bumper and bootlid would look immense and would have serious presence.
Awesome car Steve keep up the good work

[willhollin]

Looks awesome Steve, best not let me near it after a few Tigers.

[dxb335d]

Car looks great mate, was fun doing 150mph on way home the other night. The "ministry of sound" rear lights look great too.

[willhollin]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Car looks great mate, was fun doing 150mph on way home the other night. The "ministry of sound" rear lights look great too.

On the private road I assume?