M3 updated from Jan, new goodies.

[kieran325]

There was nothing wrong with the fuel clamp on the M3, I just wanted it to have new parts

New grilles wasn't a must either -



But I replaced them on the sport and it transforms it -



The M3 grille is different to the normal grille, they have more cut outs in the vents.

A load more new parts on the way too

[Dezzy]

Matt, Chris and Kieran i hate all of you.

Matts M3 S50B32 is my all time favourate combo

[goosiegander]

How dare you, mine is only molested (improved) as far as the S50. I did worry about it being LHD but after a couple of hours at the wheel i wouldnt have it any other way.

There is a birds converted one in there and its dreadfull what they did to them tbh.

No offence taken btw felix.

Out of interest and not intended to hijack the thread but what kind of bodgery went on with the birds RHD offering?

[e30topless]

I thought those fuel pipe clamps were NLA - different for M3 I guess.

they are all the same , and about £30 ? these are almost always rotten from the inside out..

as it's something that never needs removing I am thinking of fitting mine on a small bead of seam sealer after it's been waxoiled, ?

[beemerbird]

I have to say I admire your attention to detail. Very cool year planner too.

[Royalratch]

I thought those fuel pipe clamps were NLA - different for M3 I guess.

they are all the same , and about £30 ? these are almost always rotten from the inside out..

as it's something that never needs removing I am thinking of fitting mine on a small bead of seam sealer after it's been waxoiled, ?

I've never seen one that wasn't horrid and I dread to think what mine looks like.

I have my car waxoiled yearly absolutely everywhere and I'm almost certain that's why it's pretty much rust free - and they don't salt the roads in London.

Steve - I;d do whatever you can to it!

[Dezzy]

Steve would it be worth powdercoating it before you fit it?

[e30topless]

How dare you, mine is only molested (improved) as far as the S50. I did worry about it being LHD but after a couple of hours at the wheel i wouldnt have it any other way.

There is a birds converted one in there and its dreadfull what they did to them tbh.

No offence taken btw felix.

Out of interest and not intended to hijack the thread but what kind of bodgery went on with the birds RHD offering?

all will be revealed soon

[Blitz]

Great looking M3. Just noticed C3BMW sell the kidney grill for £18.

http://www.c3bmw.co.uk/StockItem.asp?ca ... m=unassign

[kieran325]

Great looking M3. Just noticed C3BMW sell the kidney grill for £18.

http://www.c3bmw.co.uk/StockItem.asp?ca ... m=unassign

Nothing beats the genuine one

[B7]

I thought those fuel pipe clamps were NLA - different for M3 I guess.

they are all the same , and about £30 ? these are almost always rotten from the inside out..

as it's something that never needs removing I am thinking of fitting mine on a small bead of seam sealer after it's been waxoiled, ?

Mine was pretty good so was blasted and painted in anti chip. I still waxoiled the inside of it though before fitting.

[Blitz]

Great looking M3. Just noticed C3BMW sell the kidney grill for £18.

http://www.c3bmw.co.uk/StockItem.asp?ca ... m=unassign

Nothing beats the genuine one

Says genuine BMW.

[DanThe]

Steve would it be worth powdercoating it before you fit it?

This is the way professionals do the job

+ waxoil of course, not seam sealer as this just holds water in

[kieran325]

Nipped over again but this time in my Sport -

















This one is very solid and never needed sweeping up after it

[macas]

I can vouch for that,iv seen this up close at a midlands meet and them pictures do not do it justice,this car is beautiful,and very well kept,to be honest it looks like it never gets driven!
Did u buy it like that or have you made it that mint over time yrself?
This is what I'm aimng for for my car.

[kieran325]

I've just found this in Photobucket -





The one red one was my cousins, he regrets ever selling it.

[MadE30mike]

greedy fu*ker m3 and a sport

[Rav335uk]

Very very

[kieran325]

Small update -

After I gave the M3 a good going over back in Jan, I decided to treat it to new under carriage, that's all it needed to be honest.







It was clean in there too -



All in place, new 8mm hex screws but I didn't have the 10mm, trip to the dealer Monday morning I think.....







And yes I will be leaving the stickers on -



New fuel expansion tank cover too -





I put the new metal cover on back in Jan.

New badge which has been on order for 5 months -





New dog leg gear badge -





I still might buy a new gear gaiter, not sure yet

I spent the morning dicking around really

[bss325i]

Clean that mud out of those arches!

[kieran325]

Clean that mud out of those arches!

I will when I get it Waxoyled, I promise.