E46 M3 Chassis News Tim330i upgrades to ///M Power

Tim330i upgrades to ///M Power · 07-14-2009, 05:44 PM

I've been looking off and on for a 2003-2005 E46 M3 in the New England area and finally found one and made it mine. A great member of the site was parting (rather sadly I might add) with his 2003 Titanium Silver M3 and despite several set backs we were able to make a deal and the car has been my daily driver for the past couple weeks!

I started casually looking when M3 prices were driven down by the release of the E9x M3 and the harsh economic conditions. I was checking the classifieds off and on and when I came across this great deal I knew it was what I wanted. The only thing I would change is the color. Titanium silver was my second choice to alpine white (The best color :-p) but the options, location, seller and pricing made this the car for me.

The seller and I had a time set to meet up and look at the car. I had it in my mind that if the car was as I expected I would buy it. Right before heading out to see the car another eager buyer bought it on the spot. It was a shock as I had gotten rather excited and was only hours too late! However the buyer wasn't able to complete the deal so I had another shot at the car and I took it. In a flurry of PMs we setup a time to look at the car, it was just as I expected and we made a deal making the car all mine

I had told myself I was just going to drive the M3 stock for a while. I've been modding my 330i on and off for 8 years and while I love all my mods I wanted to experience the M3 stock and then enjoy adding mods one at a time just like I did with my 330, at least that was the plan.

That was the plan until the car needed a few mechanical and maintenance issues taken care of. Despite having no intention of modifying the car right away if it was going to be taken apart why would I want the stock parts put back on, right? I can see Fanatics everywhere nodding with me

So hardly owning the car I made a call to UUC Motorwerks. I had only intended to get their legendary Evo III short shifter, and a light weight flywheel and clutch combo. Of course when Arjun started talking about the exhaust and how great it was I wasn't able to say no. My "quick order" from UUC for a few things turns into -

Evo III Short Shifter
Double Sheer Selector Rod (DSSR)
Transmission mounts
Braided clutch line
Stage II Aluminum Flywheel
Performance organic sprung hub clutch
UUC/Corsa RSC cat back full exhaust

The maintenance/mechanical issues, a huge list of UUC products and a brand new set of Nitto NT05s were taken care of by the great guys at Bavarian Performance Group - http://bavarianperformancegroup.com. They worked with me to get everything done that I wanted on a somewhat odd schedule (my fault). Their service and work has been great and with a location just north of Boston (Winchester) their are convenient as well. I really can't say enough about this place. I've used them in the past and will continue using them in the future!

So now I'm driving my not so stock M3 and loving it! I don't know how I thought I was going to drive a stock car

Once I have a few more miles on my new beast look for reviews on the following -

Nitto NT05 - Nitto's most aggressive non-competition street tire

More info -> http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=648143

UUC Corsa RSC Exhaust - A full cat back full exhaust with Rasp-X rasp eliminator.

More info -> http://www.nexternal.com/uuc/Product683

UUC Lightweight Flywheel and "sprung hub" clutch - Increase performance and better clutch feel

More info -> http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/flywheel/LFWE46M3SH.htm

Writing this story has made me want to go for a drive and I think I will! Stay tuned to E46Fanatics.com for more information about my M3, mods, DIYs, track day review and anything else I can think of!

I'm off for a drive,
Tim

SurreyF1 · 07-14-2009, 05:44 PM

congrats tim!

Ms_Kady · 07-14-2009, 05:54 PM

Congratulations!!

Sneaky · 07-14-2009, 05:54 PM

Congrats

xchromex · 07-14-2009, 06:30 PM

congrats bro~

4ngie · 07-14-2009, 06:32 PM

BimmerIsMyName · 07-14-2009, 06:33 PM

Congrats bro.

Post up some pics when u get a chance

Countdownbmw · 07-14-2009, 06:52 PM

I want M3

guest0711 · 07-14-2009, 07:00 PM

congratz man,hell of a car

phrozen06 · 07-14-2009, 07:01 PM

Congrats Tim. Does this mean that my ///Modded membership fee will go up?

KtecR · 07-14-2009, 07:04 PM

NICE! brings back good memories. What is gonna happen to the legendary 330i?

tinkwithanr · 07-14-2009, 07:12 PM

Congrads!

BillyJoelR · 07-14-2009, 07:19 PM

Congratulations Tim!

I8URAMG · 07-14-2009, 07:26 PM

Congrats beautiful car post pics lol

kurtnhl · 07-14-2009, 07:44 PM

Said once before, and I will say it again...Tim is the S***! Nice car. Oh, and

Bootsma · 07-14-2009, 08:04 PM

Nice car, congrats!

makecopies · 07-14-2009, 08:13 PM

Congrats!

46_coupe · 07-14-2009, 08:25 PM

Congrats

secono330ci · 07-14-2009, 08:46 PM

Awsome car dude have fun with it!

snitzl3 · 07-14-2009, 09:01 PM

awesomeness, congrats

07-14-2009, 05:44 PM	#1
Tim330i upgrades to ///M Power tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,549 Advertisement <a href='http://bmw.performanceix.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a63628c7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://bmw.performanceix.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=46&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a63628c7' border='0' alt='' /></a> posted by tim330i I've been looking off and on for a 2003-2005 E46 M3 in the New England area and finally found one and made it mine. A great member of the site was parting (rather sadly I might add) with his 2003 Titanium Silver M3 and despite several set backs we were able to make a deal and the car has been my daily driver for the past couple weeks! I started casually looking when M3 prices were driven down by the release of the E9x M3 and the harsh economic conditions. I was checking the classifieds off and on and when I came across this great deal I knew it was what I wanted. The only thing I would change is the color. Titanium silver was my second choice to alpine white (The best color :-p) but the options, location, seller and pricing made this the car for me. The seller and I had a time set to meet up and look at the car. I had it in my mind that if the car was as I expected I would buy it. Right before heading out to see the car another eager buyer bought it on the spot. It was a shock as I had gotten rather excited and was only hours too late! However the buyer wasn't able to complete the deal so I had another shot at the car and I took it. In a flurry of PMs we setup a time to look at the car, it was just as I expected and we made a deal making the car all mine I had told myself I was just going to drive the M3 stock for a while. I've been modding my 330i on and off for 8 years and while I love all my mods I wanted to experience the M3 stock and then enjoy adding mods one at a time just like I did with my 330, at least that was the plan. That was the plan until the car needed a few mechanical and maintenance issues taken care of. Despite having no intention of modifying the car right away if it was going to be taken apart why would I want the stock parts put back on, right? I can see Fanatics everywhere nodding with me So hardly owning the car I made a call to UUC Motorwerks. I had only intended to get their legendary Evo III short shifter, and a light weight flywheel and clutch combo. Of course when Arjun started talking about the exhaust and how great it was I wasn't able to say no. My "quick order" from UUC for a few things turns into - Evo III Short Shifter Double Sheer Selector Rod (DSSR) Transmission mounts Braided clutch line Stage II Aluminum Flywheel Performance organic sprung hub clutch UUC/Corsa RSC cat back full exhaust The maintenance/mechanical issues, a huge list of UUC products and a brand new set of Nitto NT05s were taken care of by the great guys at Bavarian Performance Group - http://bavarianperformancegroup.com. They worked with me to get everything done that I wanted on a somewhat odd schedule (my fault). Their service and work has been great and with a location just north of Boston (Winchester) their are convenient as well. I really can't say enough about this place. I've used them in the past and will continue using them in the future! So now I'm driving my not so stock M3 and loving it! I don't know how I thought I was going to drive a stock car Once I have a few more miles on my new beast look for reviews on the following - Nitto NT05 - Nitto's most aggressive non-competition street tire More info -> http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=648143 UUC Corsa RSC Exhaust - A full cat back full exhaust with Rasp-X rasp eliminator. More info -> http://www.nexternal.com/uuc/Product683 UUC Lightweight Flywheel and "sprung hub" clutch - Increase performance and better clutch feel More info -> http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/flywheel/LFWE46M3SH.htm Writing this story has made me want to go for a drive and I think I will! Stay tuned to E46Fanatics.com for more information about my M3, mods, DIYs, track day review and anything else I can think of! I'm off for a drive, Tim
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07-14-2009, 06:30 PM	#5
xchromex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VA Posts: 567 My Ride: 08e90m3 View My Garage	congrats bro~ __________________

07-14-2009, 06:33 PM	#7
BimmerIsMyName Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) Posts: 1,319 My Ride: 2007 VW Jetta 2.5 View My Garage	Congrats bro. Post up some pics when u get a chance __________________ 2007 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 2.5L Mods: LED Fogs, Smoked headlights and tail lights, Clear Side Markers, Front grill chrome delete, BSH Cold Air Intake, MSW 17" Black Wheels, Eibach Pro-Cup Kit, Eibach Anti-Roll Kit (Front and Rear) Mods To Come: Stage 1+ APR Chip, Magnaflow Exhaust, Sprint Booster, ECS lightweight Crank Pulley

07-14-2009, 06:52 PM	#8
Countdownbmw Account Under Review Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hemet Ca. Posts: 158 My Ride: 330i ZHP 6 MT, 525i View My Garage	Wtb I want M3

07-14-2009, 07:01 PM	#10
phrozen06 NA V8 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Virginia, Kansas Posts: 7,148 My Ride: E46, E92 View My Garage	Congrats Tim. Does this mean that my ///Modded membership fee will go up? __________________ People who say "It can not be done" should not interrupt those who are doing it.

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SurreyF1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nowhere Posts: 17,689 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	congrats tim!

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Ms_Kady Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,752 My Ride: A car View My Garage	Congratulations!!

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guest0711 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 195 My Ride: 2006 bmw m3 coupe View My Garage	congratz man,hell of a car

07-14-2009, 07:04 PM	#11
KtecR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 502 My Ride: '04 330i ZHP, 328Ci View My Garage	NICE! brings back good memories. What is gonna happen to the legendary 330i? __________________ 2008 S2000: Chicane Silver/Red; 6 spd 2007 CBR1000RR: Repsol; 6 spd 2004 330i ZHP: AW/Gray Leather; 6spd 2000 328Ci: TiAg/Black Leather; 5spd Sold: 2004 M3: TiAg/Black Leather; SMG 1995 318i: Arctic Gray/Gray Leather; 5spd 1986 325es: Red/Black Cloth; 5spd

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I8URAMG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Miami/Pembroke Pines,FL Posts: 515 My Ride: BMW 325i View My Garage	Congrats beautiful car post pics lol

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Bootsma Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 125 My Ride: Is black View My Garage	Nice car, congrats!

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