My car's progress - Page 7

11EAS · 09-26-2012, 11:55 PM

Car looks fantastic!

niiCk · 09-27-2012, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJA003

Because i can't afford it.

Should of waited and got a e46 not this 120i ****

E87 looks better..

jason210493 · 09-29-2012, 08:33 AM

Damn, this E46 looks sick! Rims are nice and clean and that exhaust sounds great. awesome car bro!

ating · 10-20-2012, 02:21 AM

Switched back to OEM chrome kidney grills. I like this look better, gives more contrast to the car.

Today I tried to change my gear shift and boot but realized that the boot looks like it's for LHD cars

GRRRR!!! I went to google the correct part number, but apparently it's the same part number (25117919219) for both LHD and RHD cars. Confused.

Also have the ZCP steering wheel to install. Will do so once I get some tools needed for the install.

M3_DU · 10-20-2012, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ating

Switched back to OEM chrome kidney grills. I like this look better, gives more contrast to the car.

I did the same thing and it looks so much better. It looks weird with black grills on a dark car.

MSportBMW · 10-20-2012, 03:29 AM

I had the same problem with the LHD shift boot... but there should be one, is the CSL shift boot alcantara? Maybe get that one.

I prefer black grills personally but it does create a heavier image of the car and to pull the look off properly more exterior mods needs to be added.

ating · 10-20-2012, 03:52 AM

^ so did you end up finding a RHD shift boot? Pretty sure CSLs were SMG only, so no-go there

MSportBMW · 10-20-2012, 04:01 AM

Damn I forgot CSLs were only SMG

my bad

I haven't really looked at trying to find one for RHD so unsure if there is an off-the-shelf bit available - mine came with a BMW SSK of which I have only installed the knob...you could also try getting one custom made if its worth the trouble. Maybe check out UK based shops to see if you can find one

Goondaddy · 10-20-2012, 04:18 AM

Wow, ating, the chrome kidneys really do suit your car. It compliments the wheels nicely. As for the steering wheel, you don't need any special tools from memory, just a flathead screwdriver.

Mitch E46 · 10-20-2012, 04:45 AM

Ating your car looks fantastic mate, good job!

YGOAMG · 10-20-2012, 04:50 AM

best looking M3 on here !!

simple, done well, perfect !!

niiCk · 10-20-2012, 05:19 AM

wow it looks so nice!

BmwF1 · 10-20-2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ating

Switched back to OEM chrome kidney grills. I like this look better, gives more contrast to the car.

I look at that and wish I had an M.

By the way... I have new Alcantara shift boot and handbrake boot that I'd be happy to sell.

Tiag46 · 10-20-2012, 04:57 PM

I could be wrong, but with the boot, you may just need to swap over the bottom trims.

niiCk · 10-20-2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean320ci

I could be wrong, but with the boot, you may just need to swap over the bottom trims.

thats what i was thinking but i thought that the LHS one has more material on the top left and the RHS has more on the top right so i thought it couldnt really be stretched..

ating · 10-20-2012, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the comments guys

As for the shift boot, yeah someone else suggested I just take the alcantara off the plastic mold and re-glue it to my existing mold. I guess I could do that but would prefer not to fiddle around with it. Also as niiCk said, it might not stretch as well over an inverted shaped plastic mold.

LSM3 · 10-20-2012, 10:09 PM

Totally agree - OEM grills on Carbon Black and Sapphire Black is win. A very elegant contrast.

Sherweeeny · 10-21-2012, 06:39 AM

Your m3 is hands down the best ive seen!! Don't ruin it!

helrot330ci · 10-21-2012, 04:46 PM

Chrome grills suit it much better.

infini · 10-21-2012, 05:02 PM

Yes, for some reason Chrome OEM grills looks much better than blacked on on Pre-Facelift/M3s. Must be because the grilles are not as wide.

09-26-2012, 11:55 PM	#121
11EAS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 733 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	Car looks fantastic! __________________ '04 JB/IR M3

10-20-2012, 02:21 AM	#124
ating Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,278 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	Switched back to OEM chrome kidney grills. I like this look better, gives more contrast to the car. Today I tried to change my gear shift and boot but realized that the boot looks like it's for LHD cars GRRRR!!! I went to google the correct part number, but apparently it's the same part number (25117919219) for both LHD and RHD cars. Confused. Also have the ZCP steering wheel to install. Will do so once I get some tools needed for the install. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Evolve CSL airbox w/Alpha-N tune \| KW v2 \| Vorshlag Camber Plates \| Rogue Engineering RSMs \| BBS LM 19x9.5 19x11 \| Dixis Ti exhaust \| EAS Aurora 60 LED AEs

10-20-2012, 03:29 AM	#126
MSportBMW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 564 My Ride: TS2 E46R, EVO8 MR View My Garage	I had the same problem with the LHD shift boot... but there should be one, is the CSL shift boot alcantara? Maybe get that one. I prefer black grills personally but it does create a heavier image of the car and to pull the look off properly more exterior mods needs to be added. __________________

10-20-2012, 03:52 AM	#127
ating Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,278 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	^ so did you end up finding a RHD shift boot? Pretty sure CSLs were SMG only, so no-go there __________________ Evolve CSL airbox w/Alpha-N tune \| KW v2 \| Vorshlag Camber Plates \| Rogue Engineering RSMs \| BBS LM 19x9.5 19x11 \| Dixis Ti exhaust \| EAS Aurora 60 LED AEs

10-20-2012, 04:01 AM	#128
MSportBMW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 564 My Ride: TS2 E46R, EVO8 MR View My Garage	Damn I forgot CSLs were only SMG my bad I haven't really looked at trying to find one for RHD so unsure if there is an off-the-shelf bit available - mine came with a BMW SSK of which I have only installed the knob...you could also try getting one custom made if its worth the trouble. Maybe check out UK based shops to see if you can find one __________________

09-29-2012, 08:33 AM	#123
jason210493 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ringwood Posts: 13 My Ride: E46 Coupe,lancer,Eg View My Garage	Damn, this E46 looks sick! Rims are nice and clean and that exhaust sounds great. awesome car bro!

10-20-2012, 04:18 AM	#129
Goondaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,064 My Ride: 2002 325ci View My Garage	Wow, ating, the chrome kidneys really do suit your car. It compliments the wheels nicely. As for the steering wheel, you don't need any special tools from memory, just a flathead screwdriver.

10-20-2012, 04:45 AM	#130
Mitch E46 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Newcastle, NSW Posts: 1,830 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	Ating your car looks fantastic mate, good job! __________________

10-20-2012, 05:19 AM	#132
niiCk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Syd Posts: 1,439 My Ride: E90 View My Garage	wow it looks so nice!

10-20-2012, 04:57 PM	#134
Tiag46 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 977 My Ride: e46 View My Garage	I could be wrong, but with the boot, you may just need to swap over the bottom trims. __________________

10-20-2012, 08:55 PM	#136
ating Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,278 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	Thanks for the comments guys As for the shift boot, yeah someone else suggested I just take the alcantara off the plastic mold and re-glue it to my existing mold. I guess I could do that but would prefer not to fiddle around with it. Also as niiCk said, it might not stretch as well over an inverted shaped plastic mold. __________________ Evolve CSL airbox w/Alpha-N tune \| KW v2 \| Vorshlag Camber Plates \| Rogue Engineering RSMs \| BBS LM 19x9.5 19x11 \| Dixis Ti exhaust \| EAS Aurora 60 LED AEs

10-20-2012, 10:09 PM	#137
LSM3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 600 My Ride: E46 ///M3 View My Garage	Totally agree - OEM grills on Carbon Black and Sapphire Black is win. A very elegant contrast. __________________ ___________________________________________ 2006 CS M3 \| ESS Tune : CSL SMG tune : Eisenmann Race : Eibach : Tekarbon

10-21-2012, 06:39 AM	#138
Sherweeeny Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,481 My Ride: BMW Civic View My Garage	Your m3 is hands down the best ive seen!! Don't ruin it! __________________

10-21-2012, 04:46 PM	#139
helrot330ci Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Melbourne West Posts: 247 My Ride: E46 330ci Vert View My Garage	Chrome grills suit it much better. __________________

10-21-2012, 05:02 PM	#140
infini Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,094 My Ride: BMW 325Ci M Sport View My Garage	Yes, for some reason Chrome OEM grills looks much better than blacked on on Pre-Facelift/M3s. Must be because the grilles are not as wide. __________________ Last edited by infini; 10-21-2012 at 05:03 PM.

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