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      03-01-2023, 08:43 AM   #1
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MR 6 speed "stripper" from France

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After an AS E36 and IR E46 6 speed :







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100000km, new motor at 60000km (rod knock)

To do first : bearings BE + BE ARP Bolts, actuators, full service

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Amazing color ! looks amazing











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      03-11-2023, 07:15 PM   #3
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Always jealous of the Euro bottom of seats compared to the US ones. AMIRITE wyatth
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      03-11-2023, 10:26 PM   #4
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I'm a double hump guy myself but I do love these Euro single hump + extended leather combos. We never got that in the US (even though I've seen an early 08 E93 with it once).

Beautiful car OP!!
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      04-12-2023, 04:23 AM   #5
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Retrofit BT + USB with last Professionnal headunit





Recaro pole position "ghost edition" test fitting



More serioulsy, Leather "Novillo"/bambus-beige upholstery change









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      04-12-2023, 04:24 AM   #6
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Weights 28Kg



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      04-12-2023, 04:26 AM   #7
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M3 GT4 SAP close plates



Lifting points change





Primer + anti rust + Poly 2K tint near MR

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Leather BambusBeige restoration : armrest, center console, thigh support

Before







With clear tint of the BambusBeige it's hard to see defect on picture but if you wet it you see there isn't tint or mat coat on them

cleaning, stripping, sanding, applying the tint

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And some "soft touch" nightmare



plastic unsolded



cleaning, stripping, sanding,

Waiting for plastic primer,



To be continued...
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      04-12-2023, 06:37 AM   #9
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      04-24-2023, 02:26 AM   #10
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RB time!

Here is open heart surgery done,

Some essential tools to avoid spending 2 days there or getting bored unnecessarily

It's very clean inside, it has 40,000 km, no deposits or residues at the bottom of the oil pan.

We spot the connecting rods (broken) even if they have a marking on this block, it avoids bullshit

Example of the condition of the 8th bearing vs a new bearing...it's not shiny

All mounted with Permatex assembly lube and ARP grease for the connecting rod screws

All the bearings in a totally abnormal state (for me), I specify these are the 702/703 alu/tin bearings because if the car is from 2007 the engine is from 2015 following exchange.

The crankpin of cylinder 4 is OK, to ask how it is possible given the scratch (we can feel it very well by passing the nail) on the 2 bearings, that of the correctional was not far

An advice always calibrate the dynamometer wrench before this type of work, the ARP screws are tightened to 50 ft.lbs or 68Nm => adjustment to 70 on the key the calibration certificate says 68Nm for 70Nm mark, I made 2 tightening passes one to 40Nm and one at 70Nm.

I couldn't close oil pan, 2 screws of the oil pump pipe support remained in my hands (mounted tight like donkeys and with loctite), I managed to get them out but I'm waiting for the new screws on order ...

In short to those who imagine that making the RB on this block is an accessory, or that the alut/tin ph2 pads are better, or that it can wait... proof by example.

































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      05-02-2023, 07:16 AM   #11
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Some seat leather, upholstery, wire-strap, heater elements (glued on lateral pieces non reusables) change ...some hours spent on that











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      05-10-2023, 04:38 AM   #12
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Me too!

It's some kind of exhaust porn

Discount -20% currently...Thinking seriously about it

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      05-10-2023, 01:32 PM   #13
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This is some DIY king shit right here

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Always jealous of the Euro bottom of seats compared to the US ones. AMIRITE wyatth
Same, did they just decide the American market is too fat for them? lol, my 175lb (80kg) ass could have used the Euro ones
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--Aramis-- Thank you for all the photos and the awesome amount of renovation details. You're my hero for doing rod bearings without a lift in your own garage and on your back. Well done. Keep up the excellent work and updates. Tres bon.
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      05-11-2023, 05:01 AM   #15
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On this kind of work, I even prefer to work on the floor rather than on a lift.

You just have to calculate how much to lift the car to not get stuck afterwards

On other cars I made differentials, gearbox with a lift, if you are alone I prefer to do it on the floor rather than standing arms outstretched... A matter of personal choice
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      05-11-2023, 05:03 AM   #16
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This is some DIY king shit right here
king shit? why?

is it a kind of expression?
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      05-11-2023, 05:07 AM   #17
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Front left door panel finished



Audio upgrade at same time





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      05-13-2023, 12:20 PM   #18
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king shit? why?

is it a kind of expression?
by saying this is some king shit, he meant it as a compliment to you. as in you are very good at repairing your car on your own, etc.
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OK thanks, I didn't know the expression

Some update soon!
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Audio install continued









OEM holder modded









Power harness



custom PnP harness fab for plugging on OEM harness without modifications/cutting/etc...







Subwoofer replacement







Tests and settings...it's some serious sound power and quality now
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Belts (2) and pulleys (3) time, conti and INA :



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      05-16-2023, 05:25 PM   #22
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RB time!


Props to the DIY RB service but holy shit does that "engine support bar" look sketchy as hell, but hey if it works, it works. lol.

Not sure I'd be willing to have 500-600lbs worth of stuff dangling on top of me with that setup, you're a brave man.
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