My 1997 M3

[Stancyeze]

My 1997 M3

I'm in North VA too!



I'd suggest paint matching the amber in your taillights for a wheel face color...or just white all the things.

Yes I am doing all euro lights so I think I'm going to go with silver faces!

Can't wait to see the wheels done! Paul is an awesome guy to deal with, just got new lips and barrels from him for my Mitos

Yes, he's awesome and I'm also exciting to get these wheels fitted on the car!



UPDATE



Rear lips came in. They are 3 inches and I also got a couple decent pictures. Anyway here they are























Not the best, but the car will look 100 times better once I get the wheels on.



Any suggestions on tires? Going to need a decent stretch as you can see. I was thinking 205/40 on a 9 up front and 215/35 on a 9.5 rear. Found the rear tires by Hankook but not the 205/40.. Any help would be appreciated!





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[e39hamann]

Can't wait to see the wheels done! Paul is an awesome guy to deal with, just got new lips and barrels from him for my Mitos

[lublub]

I'm in North VA too!

I'd suggest paint matching the amber in your taillights for a wheel face color...or just white all the things.

[Stancyeze]

My 1997 M3

Haven't updated here in a while. About two weeks ago I received my Bear Motorsports short shifter. Installed that and it took way longer than it should have.



Also, just received two out of my four wheels in the mail yesterday. USPS said the package was "too heavy" to deliver to my front door... Anyway had to wait another day to get them. Here they are!





Will get better pictures once I have time to. Super stoked on getting these rebuilt. Ordered lips about 2 weeks ago from Paul at Ewheelworks. Also just received a few parts in the mail. Rear adjustable control arms and poly trans mounts. Will post once installed.

Any opinions on wheel color?

[Stancyeze]

Looks good! I'm in Northern Virginia as well. Funny because I drive a '95 hellrot m3. I bought it down in Raleigh, NC though.

Hope to see you around sometime, and thank you

I see you have met Kitty too=) Your build is definitely headed in the right direction=D

Yes, I have! Thank you! I have a couple questions for you.. check your pm!

Very nice you can't go wrong with Techno Violet.

Thanks!

[Chasen88]

Very nice you can't go wrong with Techno Violet.

[Earl]

I see you have met Kitty too=) Your build is definitely headed in the right direction=D

[pDubs]

Looks good! I'm in Northern Virginia as well. Funny because I drive a '95 hellrot m3. I bought it down in Raleigh, NC though.

[Stancyeze]

UPDATE
Yes I know, the car could use a lot more low in the front, but it just got an alignment and I don't want to screw it up. Pictures are by a buddy of mine, Chris.

I'm in need of some rear camber arms. Any suggestions? Heard SPC has a lot of adjustment.

[Stancyeze]

If anyone in the Northern Virginia area has any experience with body work, I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me out. I'd be willing to travel a little bit for some help as well.

[xXp_ExoTiic_qXx]

I would replace the whole fender, it may be a bit of work, but it's worth it. Nice colour by the way, I'm in for more updates.

[Stancyeze]

Hard? What could be hard about it? I would think it's no harder than changing oil.

Taking the fender off or on isn't typically the hard part - it's getting the fender lined up properly that is. To get all of the gaps right can be challenging, and may require a shim or two.

What he said...

[speakerboy]

Taking the fender off or on isn't typically the hard part - it's getting the fender lined up properly that is. To get all of the gaps right can be challenging, and may require a shim or two.

[Korito1887]

Hard? What could be hard about it? I would think it's no harder than changing oil.

[Stancyeze]

I did that to my fender...... Repeatedly -.- fck.

You may be able to smooth it some with body tools but I'd stay away from any filler and just buy another if you want oem cleanness again. Otherwise your off to a damn good start. :raisesfist:

Yeah... I was told I could use a C clamp or something of that nature to straighten it as much as possible so I might as well try that before purchasing a new fender.

Was told removing fenders is hard by a co-worker, but it seems pretty easy. I'm going into it having no idea how to replace a fender...