Progress on 325i - Page 2

jM2.me · 02-07-2013, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eee4666

Use this perfect sedan as inspiration...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=578901

That is beyond perfect, and more like a factory made m3 sedan.
I wanted to do m3 sedan, but later on things changed and I went with fenders, panels, bumpers, and hood.

jM2.me · 02-19-2013, 11:10 PM

Bump.

Offtopic: Anyone know what wheels these might be? I'm taking a liking to them, and consider something similar.

///Mostarac · 02-20-2013, 10:34 AM

Great update! I would definitely fill-in that m3 front fender badge and keep it looking like a sedan!

ZeeZoo · 02-21-2013, 10:57 AM

I like.

jM2.me · 02-21-2013, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mostarac

Great update! I would definitely fill-in that m3 front fender badge and keep it looking like a sedan!

Thank you. I will be picking up side gills today, but m3 badge will have to go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeZoo

I like.

Thanks

In case someone is wondering why it looks like rear door is welded shut, here is explanation. The gap between door and 1/4 panel was filled with paper and then body filler was applied over door and 1/4 panel. Once surface is smooth, the body filler over the gap will be removed. This way the 1/4 panel and door will look pretty

. My dad's idea, I would never think of this for sure

TallSkinnyMatt · 02-21-2013, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jM2.me

Thank you. I will be picking up side gills today, but m3 badge will have to go.

Don't do it! Great work so far, but the side gills will ruin in! Just fill it in.

tiag_$edan · 02-21-2013, 11:41 AM

definitely my favorite thread by far.. keep us updated broski

jM2.me · 02-21-2013, 05:28 PM

I am pretty sure that BMW planned sedan e46 M3. The plastic pieces align perfectly.

Disclaimer: If you think that m3 (badge, sign, text, etc) should not appear on non-m3 bmw, I am sorry. If you are really concerned about it I will be glad to buff out M3 text on the liners.

jM2.me · 03-10-2013, 02:41 PM

Progress update.
Driver side 1/4 panel is almost ready, but driver's fender needs some more work
Passenger 1/4 panel turned out better just like passenger fender.

Some video
Driver side: https://www.dropbox.com/s/cuuf2gk5bq...2011.33.08.mp4
Passenger side: https://www.dropbox.com/s/khe69oou2d...2011.33.39.mp4

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02-19-2013, 11:10 PM	#22
jM2.me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 488 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	Bump. Offtopic: Anyone know what wheels these might be? I'm taking a liking to them, and consider something similar. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by jM2.me; 02-19-2013 at 11:14 PM.

02-20-2013, 10:34 AM	#23
///Mostarac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bosnia-Hercegovina, New Jersey Posts: 4,787 My Ride: Sienna Red E46 View My Garage	Great update! I would definitely fill-in that m3 front fender badge and keep it looking like a sedan! __________________ ///Mostarac's Official Build Thread Eurowerkz \| East Coast -Benny

02-21-2013, 10:57 AM	#24
ZeeZoo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 82 My Ride: '99 323i View My Garage	I like. __________________ IG: ZeeZooM3 My 323i build thread

02-21-2013, 11:41 AM	#27
tiag_$edan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 90260 Posts: 124 My Ride: tiag $edan View My Garage	definitely my favorite thread by far.. keep us updated broski __________________

02-21-2013, 05:28 PM	#28
jM2.me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 488 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	I am pretty sure that BMW planned sedan e46 M3. The plastic pieces align perfectly. Disclaimer: If you think that m3 (badge, sign, text, etc) should not appear on non-m3 bmw, I am sorry. If you are really concerned about it I will be glad to buff out M3 text on the liners. Attached Thumbnails

03-10-2013, 02:41 PM	#29
jM2.me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 488 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	Progress update. Driver side 1/4 panel is almost ready, but driver's fender needs some more work Passenger 1/4 panel turned out better just like passenger fender. Some video Driver side: https://www.dropbox.com/s/cuuf2gk5bq...2011.33.08.mp4 Passenger side: https://www.dropbox.com/s/khe69oou2d...2011.33.39.mp4 [SPOILER] [/SPOILER] Last edited by jM2.me; 03-10-2013 at 02:44 PM.

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