My Sedan 325i e46 to M3. Pics.

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 01:59 PM

Hi Guys Im trying to share with you my experience in the body conversion and parts, of my e46 Sedan to M3, I uploaded an album. Hope you like it if you can access, let me know I will be glad to answer any question and leave your comments positive or bad!, I can always improve.

Thanks!!

pd. Uploaded the original sedan pic.

new//M3fan · 08-16-2011, 02:04 PM

Very nice! High quality bodywork indeed. However, the paint matching wasn't exactly spot on. All you're missing is a M3 hood and you're done.

But still a very nice project!

flashmeow · 08-16-2011, 02:05 PM

nice and clean !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but why did you buy real M3 side mirrors instead of replicas?

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 02:06 PM

Working on it =) fiber parts $$$ next check lol.

flashmeow · 08-16-2011, 02:07 PM

how much did everything cost (if you dont mind me asking)

new//M3fan · 08-16-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fabianchin

Working on it =) fiber parts $$$ next check lol.

You should keep an eye out for a OEM M3 hood. They may make your wallet heavier and use the saving towards some lowering components.

AlpinewhiteXi · 08-16-2011, 02:13 PM

Great work!!

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 02:14 PM

Damn that is a hard question, Xar cost me like 6k sedan 2002 325i, and probably put in 10k. Wheels, Tires, OEM front (with the fiber bumper reinforment), Oem Back, Exhaust, Welding, Making the Front Fenders, All the lower plastics Inner fenders.(interior custom Leather panels,the complete alarm system,ipod adapter).. its crazy DONT DO IT lol... (dont forget LABOR and Material)...

if you need more especific details on any mod I can probably tell u a number.

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 02:16 PM

dont want the OEM m3 hood, I moded this one waiting on a Carbon Fiber one, and on next pay-check $$$ .

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 02:16 PM

Thanks Alpine I been poor cause of this project! =S

Gheybe · 08-16-2011, 02:17 PM

I hope you go to an M3 hood.

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 02:19 PM

newe46fan regarding the Paint, I just took it out of the shop, they will still work on make it shinny. I don't know what they do actually, but was expensive paint bout 1.5k.

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 02:20 PM

Gheybe yes but I want the Carbon Fiber one that sells for about 1.2k in ebay.

B_Cyrus · 08-16-2011, 02:24 PM

S54 swap time!

Gheybe · 08-16-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabianchin

Gheybe yes but I want the Carbon Fiber one that sells for about 1.2k in ebay.

Sounds good bud.
Everything looks great. I'm sure you aren't done with it, can't wait to see it when it's all done.

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 02:28 PM

yes parts I really want is the Fiber Hood, Fiber Mirrors(if I dont get good ones Ill just go with the Oem's M3), and Custom Seats read alot of Ciphers seats. around 400dlls. they look nice.
---> http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1613054

Lemonsqr · 08-16-2011, 02:34 PM

Very nice, especially the body work to make the rear bumper fit. How did you run the exhaust? Picts?

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 02:36 PM

B_Cyrus Im thinking of a V8 to this car, getting a crushed bmw at copart and removing all the engine, wiring etc. it will at least take me 6months for something like that. and lots of $$$ because im always traveling so a friend needs to do it for me.

fabianchin · 08-16-2011, 02:39 PM

Lemonsqr it has the stock sedan 325i engine right now, they joined the exhaust. I dont have pics and the fuel canister all the back was modded also and welded, lots of work hours in the back. =S Im glad im thru this lol.

Lemonsqr · 08-16-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabianchin

Lemonsqr it has the stock sedan 325i engine right now, they joined the exhaust. I dont have pics and the fuel canister all the back was modded also and welded, lots of work hours in the back. =S Im glad im thru this lol.

So you have an M3 muffler?

08-16-2011, 01:59 PM	#1
fabianchin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego California Posts: 64 My Ride: E46 2002 Sedan View My Garage	..ON SALE..My Sedan 325i e46 to M3. Pics. Hi Guys Im trying to share with you my experience in the body conversion and parts, of my e46 Sedan to M3, I uploaded an album. Hope you like it if you can access, let me know I will be glad to answer any question and leave your comments positive or bad!, I can always improve. Thanks!! pd. Uploaded the original sedan pic. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by fabianchin; 01-27-2012 at 11:35 PM.

08-16-2011, 02:04 PM	#2
new//M3fan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 2,558 My Ride: 78' 924 87' E30 View My Garage	Very nice! High quality bodywork indeed. However, the paint matching wasn't exactly spot on. All you're missing is a M3 hood and you're done. But still a very nice project! __________________ F-BOMBS IN SIGS Bilstein HD's \| E30 M3 FCAB's \| H&R OE Sports \| FR strut bars \| Self tuned 027 chip \| KoseiK1's on R888's \| +crazy OCD things

08-16-2011, 02:17 PM	#11
Gheybe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego/Santa Barbara Posts: 10,074 My Ride: C6 Z06 View My Garage	I hope you go to an M3 hood. __________________ Gabe gabrielmilori.com

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08-16-2011, 02:05 PM	#3
flashmeow Banned User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,222 My Ride: E30-E46-E90-E90M-F30 View My Garage	nice and clean !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but why did you buy real M3 side mirrors instead of replicas?

08-16-2011, 02:06 PM	#4
fabianchin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego California Posts: 64 My Ride: E46 2002 Sedan View My Garage	Working on it =) fiber parts $$$ next check lol.

08-16-2011, 02:07 PM	#5
flashmeow Banned User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,222 My Ride: E30-E46-E90-E90M-F30 View My Garage	how much did everything cost (if you dont mind me asking)

08-16-2011, 02:13 PM	#7
AlpinewhiteXi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 218 My Ride: 01 325Xi // 86 325e View My Garage	Great work!!

08-16-2011, 02:14 PM	#8
fabianchin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego California Posts: 64 My Ride: E46 2002 Sedan View My Garage	Damn that is a hard question, Xar cost me like 6k sedan 2002 325i, and probably put in 10k. Wheels, Tires, OEM front (with the fiber bumper reinforment), Oem Back, Exhaust, Welding, Making the Front Fenders, All the lower plastics Inner fenders.(interior custom Leather panels,the complete alarm system,ipod adapter).. its crazy DONT DO IT lol... (dont forget LABOR and Material)... if you need more especific details on any mod I can probably tell u a number.

08-16-2011, 02:16 PM	#9
fabianchin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego California Posts: 64 My Ride: E46 2002 Sedan View My Garage	dont want the OEM m3 hood, I moded this one waiting on a Carbon Fiber one, and on next pay-check $$$ .

08-16-2011, 02:19 PM	#12
fabianchin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego California Posts: 64 My Ride: E46 2002 Sedan View My Garage	newe46fan regarding the Paint, I just took it out of the shop, they will still work on make it shinny. I don't know what they do actually, but was expensive paint bout 1.5k.

08-16-2011, 02:20 PM	#13
fabianchin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego California Posts: 64 My Ride: E46 2002 Sedan View My Garage	Gheybe yes but I want the Carbon Fiber one that sells for about 1.2k in ebay.

08-16-2011, 02:24 PM	#14
B_Cyrus Banned User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Yarmouk, Syria Valentine: Kushy Posts: 9,441 My Ride: Malfouf View My Garage	S54 swap time!

08-16-2011, 02:28 PM	#16
fabianchin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego California Posts: 64 My Ride: E46 2002 Sedan View My Garage	yes parts I really want is the Fiber Hood, Fiber Mirrors(if I dont get good ones Ill just go with the Oem's M3), and Custom Seats read alot of Ciphers seats. around 400dlls. they look nice. ---> http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1613054

08-16-2011, 02:34 PM	#17
Lemonsqr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,118 My Ride: 2001 TiAg 330i View My Garage	Very nice, especially the body work to make the rear bumper fit. How did you run the exhaust? Picts?

08-16-2011, 02:36 PM	#18
fabianchin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego California Posts: 64 My Ride: E46 2002 Sedan View My Garage	B_Cyrus Im thinking of a V8 to this car, getting a crushed bmw at copart and removing all the engine, wiring etc. it will at least take me 6months for something like that. and lots of $$$ because im always traveling so a friend needs to do it for me.

08-16-2011, 02:39 PM	#19
fabianchin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego California Posts: 64 My Ride: E46 2002 Sedan View My Garage	Lemonsqr it has the stock sedan 325i engine right now, they joined the exhaust. I dont have pics and the fuel canister all the back was modded also and welded, lots of work hours in the back. =S Im glad im thru this lol.