MY 2001 BMW E46 Build Thread

[gorylewis]

Custom Fiberglass Sub Box Creation Update:


















This project was completed in exactly one week and was roughly 20 hours of man hours start to finish.I think the end result turned out really well. Still a couple of loose ends for the amp rack enclosure, but its finally getting there and now I actually have my trunk space back now that there isn't a huge bassworx box in the trunk taking up all the room.

I did have to adjust the suspension on passenger side rear now though to account for the extra weight right over top of that wheel but it seems to be good now, will take another measurement in a couple of days and readjust if required...

Cheers 4 now

Greg

[gorylewis]

1st Round of Trunk Mods:





There is also plexiglass over top of the amps and I've also installed 2 computer fans inside the amp box the keep things nice and cool and it also allows the mono block to never over heat even on long road trips

But I'm thinking of re cutting the plexiglass and having it tinted a shade darker

I will also post pics of the sub box creation as well for the battery tray

Cheers

[gorylewis]

Prep Update Pics:










Sorry bout the lack of updates. Work has been crazy busy and with another car show in a couple of weeks, I'm now super busy building a sub box for above the battery tray. I will continue to update this thread and post pics of the progress this car went through over the winter.

It's kinda sad that everyone is so offended by the white on the car, but love the LSB color. At the end of the day the smaller items if I so choose to can be removed and repainted LSB. Right now I have to finish up a couple of projects and will probably go the summer before and color changes are made unless time permits.

[harlerocco]

Not feeling the white at all. Could live with the white roof, but grille, skirts and handles does not do it for me. Shame because the color is nice

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[Session]

Not feeling the white at all. Could live with the white roof, but grille, skirts and handles does not do it for me. Shame because the color is nice

[Chuckdee]

The new paint color is really nice but too many whiter piece that should have been colored matched, especially the side skirt.

[hinrichs]

car looks good, white skirts and handles throw it off for me tho

[ardanzhan]

I will also update and post pics from the actual paint project that happened this winter when I have a chance to upload them

[gorylewis]

Finally an update after a death in the family this past week. I was able to make it out to a local car meet and cruise out in Kelowna, BC. Here a few images captured by some local photographers. Cheers







So now after the cruise the car is back in the shop and I'm fibreglassing a new sub box into the trunk that will sit above the battery tray. Pics to follow soon!

[slimadi]

Looks so much better in blue i have to agree maybe lose the white skirts and handles

[gorylewis]

Hey everyone,
Had a crazy week or so since the last update on this build, but I will hopefully have some time tomorrow to upload more pics.

Starting to build the new fiberglass trunk sub box for over the battery cover this coming week, plus I've got my wideband gauge to custom install and document as well plus a water pump refresh at some point. But had some time to wash up the smurf and have her looking her best. it's always a work in progress though. Have a good weekend everyone.

Cheers

[gorylewis]

That tuna sticker is pretty sweet.

I like the white/blue mix, although I can't figure out if the white side-skirts help or kill the look.

Honestly me either, and I'm still on the fence about the door handles as well...But at least those are small pieces to be repainted if needed

[TeckniX]

That tuna sticker is pretty sweet.

I like the white/blue mix, although I can't figure out if the white side-skirts help or kill the look.

[gorylewis]

Update:

A couple of quick snaps from a Euro/VW Car Meet & Cruise this past weekend!





More prorgess images being uploaded as well to show all the work that has gone into this build so far...

Cheers

[gorylewis]

Update: Trunk