This is not a build!!!!!

[CBREEZ]

This is perfect. Clean, understated, while still eye-grabbing. Those wheels are a work of art, Stefan's work never disappoints

Thanks man I really appreciate it. I definitely agree with you, that's the reason I reached out to him.

Got some shots of you this weekend. I'll make sure to put them up here after I get to editing them.

Man that'd be awesome, if it's not too much trouble please email them to me cbdiaz23@yahoo.com

[CBREEZ]

Finally after having the parts sitting around for a month or so, I had a full day off to replace the lower control arms and bushings.

Trying to get the car in the air is always a struggle lol…



Fresh OEM arms and bushings ready to go in


Removed the subframe cover and it clearly has been taking some abuse


Next to come off was the stiffening plate


Removing the arms and bushings was pretty straight forward other than and fairly easy. Other than the inner ball joint which is a pain to access being that it bolted to the subframe, it was no problem.



I couldn't allow myself to reinstall the stiffening plate full of road gunk, I took some degreaser and brillo pad to it. I'm pretty anal therefore, I do my best to keep every single part of this car clean and maintain everything working properly.


After reinstalling the everything took the car out for a little rip and the minor shimmy at 80 mph was gone. Car feels nice and tight, love the handling aspect of these cars.

The following weekend I submitted and inquiry to park in the VIP section of Clean Culture's event in NY. They declined my submission, I didn't think it was a big deal didn't expect to get in any way. To my surprise when I got there they asked me if I wouldn't mind parking inside with other VIP cars. I accepted and parked aside of some incredible BUILDS.





Dumbo ears..



Still working on getting that fitment just right…




For a while now I've been wanting amber color corners, side markers, and taillights, but I can't bring myself to pay the amount of money these vendors are charging. So I decided I was going to look for an alternative. I've seen some great results with tinting so I figured I try it out. For only $7 I thought to myself what do I have to lose.


After doing one of the corner lights, I was disgusted with the results


After that failed experiment, I again couldn't put the taillights back in with all the built up grime. A little elbow grease goes a long way, I'm obsessed.





After putting nearly about 500 miles on the this old broad in a day I figured she was due for a good maintenance wash. Gave her a good cleaning and clay barred the whole car. Not too bad she's do a full detail, probably before and after H20i.











Since I've bought this car I could never understand why BMW would put chrome gills and a chrome grill on this car. I personally don't like chrome or polished accents on sports cars. Some argue it gives it a premium look, I personally feel it doesn't go with the rest of the car especially since the window trim is blacked out. I finally got around to ordering some along with another simple to tasteful interior goodie.



Genuine BMW performance alacantara and brushed aluminum E brake handle to match the already installed shifter and boot.


New decals as well











Removed the E brake boot, not surprised to find more crud…




Nice and clean



For some reason the picture makes the shifter boot look faded compared to the E brake boot, but in reality they're a perfect match.

[Spectra Phantom]

An iconic design that would never go old. She's beautiful man, keep up the good work. Always loved this car.

[SnazzyQ]

Dude for real Im in love with this car.

Its just a perfect balance between super stantskor fitment and driveablity.

[becausephilchow]

Love E46 M3s, and love the way you're approaching this build. The finish on those is awesome!

[Justdont95]

Those wheels => super cool!

Personally I would have made the black trim on the front quarters and on the hood gloss black..
For more premium look, you know.

Further more it really is a great looking car

[TWM Performance]

My god your car looks superb

- Renato

[AtlantisTouring]

Awesome wheels, tidy m3 you have!

[CBREEZ]

An iconic design that would never go old. She's beautiful man, keep up the good work. Always loved this car.

Thanks brother I appreciate it. Only down fall to these cars is that they're everywhere lol

Dude for real Im in love with this car.

Its just a perfect balance between super stantskor fitment and driveablity.

Thank you for the kind words.

Love E46 M3s, and love the way you're approaching this build. The finish on those is awesome!

Thanks I wanted to stay away from chrome or polished, I drive this a few days a week and chrome or polish is too much to maintain as well as I don't like chrome or polished bits on sports cars.

[CBREEZ]

Those wheels => super cool!

Personally I would have made the black trim on the front quarters and on the hood gloss black..
For more premium look, you know.

Further more it really is a great looking car

One of my friends suggested that, but I couldn't bring myself to do it lol. I appreciate the love

My god your car looks superb

- Renato

Thanks man, things like that help keep me motivated.

Awesome wheels, tidy m3 you have!

Yeah RSII are awesome, 3 piece conversions are popping up everywhere though lol

[CBREEZ]

It has been a while since I've updated this thread, no real major updates on the car, but enjoy the pictures any way…


Outside of New York on the way down to H20i 2015


Made it down to OCMD about 430 miles without issue thankfully. Just in time for hurricane Joaquin














Even during a hurricane I had to try and sneak in a clean while the rained seized


Shortly after the wash someone snapped this picture of me while I grabbed some breakfast

Made it back without issue and then it was time for a full detail











A little bead action…



After the detail I was a little impressed with the reflection I was able to get out of Tiag silver so I snapped a quick picture. If there's one thing I **** about having a silver car is the lack of dept and shine you're able to capture in pictures no matter how clean the car actually is.


After detailing the ///M I had of course had to give the wife's car a wash and wax


Favorite season FALL


At the last show of the season for new englanders, a buddy Steve snapped this picture






I was able to convince my buddy to bring his E92 M3 to a show, which he isn't really into


Parked away from everything and everyone else at work


Damn near 55 degrees on Christmas Eve why not hand wash ol' girl


Christmas came in a little late, but it was worth the wait. Full stepped Supersprint Headers and straight pipe section 1

[fackinsteve]

Looking good as usual dude. Although its hardly worth noting but I think changing out the amber reflectors in your front bumper would make a nice difference

[Staggered]

Awesome your car man. If you go to h2o again I would love to shoot it. Also post a sound vid once the headers are installed.

[CBREEZ]

Looking good as usual dude. Although its hardly worth noting but I think changing out the amber reflectors in your front bumper would make a nice difference

Steve my brother!! I've thought about that, but so many people seem to do that or shave them so I'm keeping them.

Awesome your car man. If you go to h2o again I would love to shoot it. Also post a sound vid once the headers are installed.

Absolutely man, I make it a point not to miss another one.

[LCG]

very clean car and I feel your degunking ocd.