Newest Edition to the M Collection

Gumulri · 12-06-2011, 02:12 AM

love that e46!!!!!!!!!

Merked M3 · 12-06-2011, 02:59 AM

I just died when I saw the interior!!! Nice track car!

M3SQRD · 12-06-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ateam

Lucky guy! Why is that steering wheel so damn shiny??? You need to grab a performance wheel with some alcantara or something-that would provide no grip!

What is it with you and "shiny" steering wheels? That is the factory look AND it has significantly more grip than a brand new e9x M3 steering wheel! Instead of adding an alcantara steering wheel it makes a lot more sense to buy a pair of driving gloves for the track

M3SQRD · 12-06-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by flipm3

The E46 M3 is one of the most fun cars to toss around the track! I eat, breath, and sleep E46 M3, haha.

I am assuming this was the one that Bimmerworld was selling awhile back for one of their clients? If so, you got a sick deal on amazing parts!

Yep. After working with James over the years to build a great street-track car and then holding on to it for as long as I could I realized it was time, due to medical reasons, to put it up for sale - it was a situation of "need" and not "want"

I know he's found a great new home and I know he's going to be enjoyed for many, many, many years!

RON1X · 12-06-2011, 07:18 AM

congrats! that would be a dream car for me to use on the track and you definitely found a special one

stefan · 12-06-2011, 07:37 AM

Wow you did good on that E46. There isn't even any oil staining near the infamous head gasket corner. And to already have track prepped interior and wheels.. damn. Good job. Shame about the SMG though

Any more details on this car? Notice tons of track centric parts with thoughtful installs..

I miss my E46..... they don't make them like they used to. Better go run my E92 to redline a few times to remember why I sold the old one.

SchnellM3 · 12-06-2011, 08:34 AM

Thank You for all the kind words guys!

It really is a great find and only 24,000 on the clock! Its times like this I wish I lived in California, then I wouldn't have the agonizing wait to hit the track lol

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Originally Posted by stefan

Wow you did good on that E46. There isn't even any oil staining near the infamous head gasket corner. And to already have track prepped interior and wheels.. damn. Good job. Shame about the SMG though

Any more details on this car? Notice tons of track centric parts with thoughtful installs..

I miss my E46..... they don't make them like they used to. Better go run my E92 to redline a few times to remember why I sold the old one.

All the mods are listed in the "garage".

http://www.m3post.com/forums/bpgarag...o=view&id=7894

The SMG in this is actually pretty darn smooth with the lightweight fly wheel installed, just need to lift a little when changing gears.

mkPOTO · 12-06-2011, 09:29 AM

very nice, looks like there is a great amount of mods already!

bigjae1976 · 12-06-2011, 03:06 PM

I still think the E46 M3 is better looking! Congrats!

stefan · 12-06-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SchnellM3

All the mods are listed in the "garage".

Damn that is some tasteful modding.. I want to drive it.. what a great track car.
Copy/pasted for the lazy!

Suspension: - Moton Clubsport with GC camber/caster plates, GC RSM and rear spring adjusters, Eibach springs
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
- AP Racing Brakes 6/4 Piston
- Carbono Intake
- Diffsonline 4.10 Custom LS Diff
- JB Racing lightweight flywheel, CM segmented Kevlar clutch
- AA DME reflash
- GC front and rear sway bars, and adjustable end links
- Powerflex FCAB and RTAB
- Turner rear lower trailing arms (camber adjustable)
- Jet Hot Header, Larini High Flow Cats
- UUC Rear Exhaust

IND-Distribution · 12-06-2011, 03:30 PM

That's a very well modified car! Enjoy it at the track

persian54 · 12-06-2011, 05:10 PM

amazing... me want...

Navin323i · 12-12-2011, 09:20 AM

Love it!! Enjoy the car in the very best of health, Zach!!

Navin

Mike van D · 12-12-2011, 02:44 PM

Absolutely gorgeous.

Maseroche · 12-13-2011, 01:02 AM

Congratulations on a great buy! Looks like a well sorted out car that's ready for the track.

GTM_Challenge · 12-15-2011, 05:20 PM

Congrats on the new purchase. Im sure Donnie didnt want to give up the E46. Good to know it went into capable hands.

JSCO · 12-15-2011, 07:10 PM

DAMN..two bad boys...enjoy!

CJR926 · 12-15-2011, 08:00 PM

Is that your house in the second picture?

thorny · 12-15-2011, 09:21 PM

Great purpose-built car! Very nice Sparco seats too. that being said, I'd like to ask why the most common choice of E9X owners is Recaro Pole Positions? Just curious what makes them so much better than say Sparco Pro2000?

CBS · 12-15-2011, 09:51 PM

Zach, Congratulations Man - I'm really happy for you! Jerry and I can't wait to see you at NJMP, Summit, Watkins, Pocono and others. 2012 Track Season is going to be awesome. I'll make sure to send you our Track Schedule.

SchnellM3 · 12-16-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GTM_Challenge

Congrats on the new purchase. Im sure Donnie didnt want to give up the E46. Good to know it went into capable hands.

It definitely wasn't easy for him, he has the same connection with his cars as I do with mine. They're like part of the family, very hard to part with or see anything happen to them. I think he knows he's in good company along with the others. I did a light detail on him last Friday but really want to 3 stage it and bring out the gloss factor. Track cars can be shiny too

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Originally Posted by CJR926

Is that your house in the second picture?

Nope, one of the Funeral Homes. Although it was built as someone private residence, its just coming up on 100 years old.

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Originally Posted by CBS

Zach, Congratulations Man - I'm really happy for you! Jerry and I can't wait to see you at NJMP, Summit, Watkins, Pocono and others. 2012 Track Season is going to be awesome. I'll make sure to send you our Track Schedule.

Thanks Chris

Looking forward to getting to meet you all and check out everyones cars. I may also have two others that right now want to tag along and get on the track too, going to be a blast. The Spring can't get here fast enough, these pads and rotors are calling my name lol

schnell325 · 12-16-2011, 10:36 AM

Are those Michelin CUP tires I spy?

12-06-2011, 02:12 AM	#23
Gumulri Captain 23 Rep 730 Posts Drives: BMW 335i convertible[sold] Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Mirada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	love that e46!!!!!!!!! __________________ 08 E90 SSII M3 6MT for track 2015 Lexus RX350 Fsport for wife 2012 Honda Oddessey Touring for kids 2014 toyota Fj cruiser 4x4 for me
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12-06-2011, 02:59 AM	#24
Merked M3 First Lieutenant 30 Rep 361 Posts Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	I just died when I saw the interior!!! Nice track car! __________________ 2008 E90 M3 6-MT - Sold but not forgotten - amazing car The next car, my Porsche Cayman S
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12-06-2011, 07:18 AM	#27
RON1X Colonel 75 Rep 2,491 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Guards Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [9.00]	congrats! that would be a dream car for me to use on the track and you definitely found a special one __________________ 991.1 C2S PDK, Guards Red \| PDCC \| Sport Chrono + \| Clear Tail Lights \| Alcantara Steering Wheel \| HRE FF01 \| TechArt Springs \| Sport Exhaust Previous: Porsche 997 Turbo 6MT, Atlas Gray \| Cobb Stage 2 \| HRE FF01 \| Europipe Stg. 2 Exhaust \| GMG LMS Rollbar \| GT2 Exhaust Tips \| Pagid RS-29 \| Rennline Pedals \| SSK 997.2 Track Car, heavily modded & E92 M3 DCT, still miss her daily & E92 335i heavily modded
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12-06-2011, 07:37 AM	#28
stefan Brigadier General 2354 Rep 4,254 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	Wow you did good on that E46. There isn't even any oil staining near the infamous head gasket corner. And to already have track prepped interior and wheels.. damn. Good job. Shame about the SMG though Any more details on this car? Notice tons of track centric parts with thoughtful installs.. I miss my E46..... they don't make them like they used to. Better go run my E92 to redline a few times to remember why I sold the old one. __________________ ///M Power
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12-06-2011, 09:29 AM	#30
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello 636 Rep 16,662 Posts Drives: BMW M3 \| X5 xdrive 35i MSport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (25) Garage List 2002 Lexus GS300 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [5.58]	very nice, looks like there is a great amount of mods already!
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12-06-2011, 03:06 PM	#31
bigjae1976 Major General 1571 Rep 8,076 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [4.50] 2011 BMW E90 M3 [5.25] 2013 BMW 328i [5.00]	I still think the E46 M3 is better looking! Congrats! __________________ 2018 F30 320iX Melbourne Red 2011 E90 M3 Monte Carlo Blue 2004 E46 M3 Imola Red 2000 E36/7 Z3 Steel Blue
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12-06-2011, 03:30 PM	#33
IND-Distribution BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 9587 Rep 10,877 Posts Drives: G82 M4 / G87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	That's a very well modified car! Enjoy it at the track __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • YOUTUBE • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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12-06-2011, 05:10 PM	#34
persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	amazing... me want... __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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12-12-2011, 09:20 AM	#35
Navin323i Europrojektz East 44 Rep 421 Posts Drives: See my Sig Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Love it!! Enjoy the car in the very best of health, Zach!! Navin __________________ My 2 Little Girls... the REAL carbon fiber keeping my mechanical heart alive BMW Individual Atlantis Metallic Twin Screw S/C'ed 5spd 2000 323i SPONSORED BY: BBS \| Toyo Tires \| DPE \| WheelSTO \| Vorsteiner \| European Auto Source \| Bimmertools \| GetBMWParts \| Race Apeel
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12-12-2011, 02:44 PM	#36
Mike van D Major 18 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Absolutely gorgeous. __________________ ...just enjoying life.
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12-13-2011, 01:02 AM	#37
Maseroche Major 55 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: '12 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	Congratulations on a great buy! Looks like a well sorted out car that's ready for the track. __________________ Khalid '12 BMW E92 M3 '03 BMW E46 M3 '14 Mercedes-Benz S400 '18 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
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12-15-2011, 05:20 PM	#38
GTM_Challenge 272 Rep 2,946 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville iTrader: (7)	Congrats on the new purchase. Im sure Donnie didnt want to give up the E46. Good to know it went into capable hands.
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12-15-2011, 07:10 PM	#39
JSCO Brigadier General 533 Rep 3,717 Posts Drives: AMG GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (4)	DAMN..two bad boys...enjoy!
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12-15-2011, 08:00 PM	#40
CJR926 Private 16 Rep 81 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So-cal iTrader: (0)	Is that your house in the second picture?
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12-15-2011, 09:21 PM	#41
thorny Captain 83 Rep 954 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (9)	Great purpose-built car! Very nice Sparco seats too. that being said, I'd like to ask why the most common choice of E9X owners is Recaro Pole Positions? Just curious what makes them so much better than say Sparco Pro2000?
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12-15-2011, 09:51 PM	#42
CBS Major 87 Rep 1,253 Posts Drives: F10535, E90M3, E30M3, E28M5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Alpina B6 GC [0.00] 2014 535xi M Sport [0.00] 2014 X3 3.5 M Sport [0.00] 2011 M3 E90 [9.74] 2007 Z4 M Coupe [7.00] 1990 M3 [9.50] 1988 M5 [10.00]	Zach, Congratulations Man - I'm really happy for you! Jerry and I can't wait to see you at NJMP, Summit, Watkins, Pocono and others. 2012 Track Season is going to be awesome. I'll make sure to send you our Track Schedule. __________________ ESS VT-1 550 \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Fall Line Half Cage \| RaceTech 4009W \| 6 pt Harness \| Lifeline Zero 360 Fire Suppression \| Rear Seat Delete \| Motion Control DA Dampers w/remote reservoirs \| 900/650 Hyperco Springs \| RD Sport Sway Bars \| Brembo 380 BBK \| GC Camber Plates \| Hoosier R7 \| Eisenmann Sport \| Stack Gauges \| Painted Challenge Front Lip \| Painted ZCP Rear Spoiler \| Xpel Ultimate Film \| LuxAngelEyes
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12-16-2011, 10:36 AM	#44
schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Are those Michelin CUP tires I spy? __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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