I just picked up a 2010 E92 M3 clean title, no accident (?), 2 owner, 103k, DCT, carbon roof and 100% stock minus OEM ZCP wheels that were pretty thrashed. I found it on Craigslist and made the 200 mile trip to go and get it. At first, I had just looked over it because it was obviously pretty rough from the pictures on the ad but I kept going back to it and convinced myself I wanted a project to continually improve like my last E46 M3. PO also said he replaced both throttle actuators with OEM units about 500 miles before I purchased it. Enough talk, onto the good stuff. Here's a rundown of whats wrong with it;
-Oil level was too high
-TPMS failure (going to code this out)
-missing passenger reflector
-bent oil cooler/bumper/grille (oil cooler still perfectly functional with no leaks but I took it as an opportunity to upgrade
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-typical worn exterior trim
-paint in desperate need of correction
-sun fading on the CF roof
-interior needs a deep clean
-thrashed wheels/cheap tires
Overall, the list makes it sound worse than it is. I drove back over 200 miles and it was solid.
As soon as I got home I gave her a bath/decon and it was up on the quick jacks for paint correction and further inspection. I'm not sure what the previous owner hit but I believe it was just an off road excursion. He claimed to know nothing about it.
Anyways, I have some big plans for her and have already started ordering a plethora of parts to include;
-Apex ARC8 satin black with Michelin PSS 18x9.5 et22 18x10.5 et27 265/35 and 285/35
-oil change kit (liquimoly)
-oil pan gasket
-oil filter gasket
-OEM transmission mounts
-windshield upper/lower trim
-4 new jack pads
-central switch assembly (missing button)
-cabin filters
-BMC intake filter
-OEM coolant for a flush
-Turner aluminum skid plate
-OEM lower grille
-OEM rear badge
-headlight gasket L/R
-Vibratechnic motor mounts (got here in 2 days from the U.K.!)
-CSF oil cooler
-BE rod bearings
-BE rod bolts
That's it for now. I'll gradually order more and more because I'm a maniac like the rest of us. Future plans for the car include;
-Ohlins R&T
-Brembo 6 piston 365 fronts
-Turner solid subframe bushings
-Powerflex purple diff bushings
-test pipes
-BPM tune/GTS DCT flash
-whatever else
Here's some pictures I have of the progress;
First fill up, FILTHY!
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In the garage after a wash inpecting;
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Comparison after one pass with Jescar correcting compound, a MF cutting pad and Rupes polisher, not too bad.
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Weathered trim;
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Hood after the first round;
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Oil cooler/tray damage;
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FILTHY engine bay;
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Now for mods!
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Apex 75MM wheel studs
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Apex ARC8 Satin black w/ Michelin PSS
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Much more to come but that's all for now.
