MY 2001 BMW E46 Build Thread

[gorylewis]

Update: Refinished Wheels

Before: Sanded all 4 and a repaired any curb rash from the previous summer



Sealer:


Barrels done is LSB to match body colour:


Faces done in Honda Champ White: (Base)


(Clear)


Finished Product (Lugs & Valve Stems Test Fit Look)


Finished Product (Lugs & Valve Stems & OEM Center Caps)


I will also post images from the rest of paint change over.

I welcome any comments good or bad

Happy Sunday

[gorylewis]

More pics to come this weekend! Stay Tuned

[gorylewis]

Update...
So I received the second half today of the images shot of my E46 this past Monday, so here a couple more from that shoot. I will also update and post pics from the actual paint project that happened this winter when I have a chance to upload them









Peace

[jamesbond]

like the new color. looking great

[gorylewis]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first go at a build thread, but here it goes.I've been planning on making one for some time now, but between work, family and working on the car, It seemed to always get pushed to the side, but I've finally made time to sit down and create one! Enjoy

2001 BMW E46 325i Sedan - Titanium Silver Originally

Performance:
Secondary Air Pump Delete
Magnaflow Exhaust System
ECS Tuning Carbon Fibre Strut Brace
Carbonio Carbon Fiber Air Intake
Euro 2 ECU Reflash
SuperSprint Catless Headers

Interior/Audio:
Eonon Multimedia Station & Nav
Alpine Mono Amplifier MRP-M1000 – 1000W @ 2Ohms
Alpine 4 Channel Amplifier MRP-F300 – 50X4 @ 4Ohms
Custom Mounted Carpeted Amp Rack (Trunk Location) (Revised this winter including a new plexiglass covered amp shelf)
VM Audio 2 Farad Cap (Custom Mounted)
Polk Audio DB6501 6.5” 2 Way Components (Fronts)
Hertz Dieci 6.5” 2 Way Coaxial Speakers (Rears)
Alpine 10” Type R Subwoofer 600W @ 2Ohms
Custom Mounted Dual Pyle 7” Headrest Monitors
MotoMaster Eliminator Ultra Flat Plate AGM Battery
Cobra 12 Band Radar Detector (Hard Wired)
Carbon Fiber Park Brake Handle
Alcantara Suede Brake Boot
Alcantara Suede Shift Boot
Upgrade Illuminated Shifter
TurboGauge 3 ODBII Custom Ashtray Location
SSG Steering Wheel Retrofit & Custom Painted Trim
SSG Silver Paddle Shifters

Suspension/Brakes/Wheels:
FK Series Adjustable Coilovers
ECS Tuning 300mm Drilled & Slotted Rotors
ECS Tuning 294mm Drilled & Slotted Rotors
Akebono Euro Ceramic Brake Pads (Fronts & Rears)
CSL 18X8.5 et35 Front
GT Radial Champiro 225/40r18
CSL 18X8.5 et35 Rear
Pirelli PZero 225/40r18

Exterior:
MTech Front Bumper
Matching Fog Light Covers
Hamann Carbon Fiber Front Lip
Front License Plate Delete
7000K LED Angel Eyes
Smoked Front Corner Lamps
Smoked Side Corner Lamps
LED Rear Tail Lamps
6000K HID Low Beams
VisionX Premium White 100W Hi-Beams
6000K HID Fog Lamps
All upgraded interior lighting to LED’s
CSL Trunk Lid (Carbon Fiber)
LED Amber Smoked Side Marker Lights (New This Season)
MTech Rear Bumper (New This Season)
Rear Bumper Carbon Fibre Diffuser (New This Season)

Stock form when first purchased:



At the end of the season last year:




So this brings me sorta up to speed with this past winter and what I could build on. I decided to do a complete paint job.





I knew for most of the winter the color would be LSB and have some white accent color added along the way which grew as the paint job went on. This project was just over six weeks to complete and roughly 100 hours were put into this winter project.

Refinished Wheels:
The wheels were painted at the start of this winter project and the barrels are actually the matching body color LSB, even though you can't tell from the pictures with almost matching valve stem and lug nut color as well. It's in the small details

Now I know this wont be everyone's cup of tea, but it's mine and although I'm not totally set on all the white such as the side skirts, those are small items which could be repainted down the line at some point.

Up Next:
Swap out rear diff to 3.91 from X5
Side Skirt Extensions
Motor Swap and or Supercharger

Well thats all for now, more updates as I have a chance

Photo Credits: Myself (Greg Lewis), Conor Teahen, Sheldon Dent

Cheers