405 - Imola Red/Imola Red E46 M3 Build

405 · Sun, Jul-05-2009, 04:27:22 AM

Here is the modification list of my car so far:

Stock:
2002 M3 Imola Red/Imola Red
-SMG Transmission
-Xenon Headlights
-Premium Package
-Homelink
-Park Distance Control
-Sunroof
-Heated Seats
-Nappa Red Leather

Exterior:
-VCSL front bumper
-VCSL 1x1 carbon splitters
-Z-Shift 1x1 carbon diffuser
-//OM Scorza full carbon CSL trunk
-Auto-Tecnik 3x3 carbon mirrors
-Eurosport Design matte kidneys and side grilles
-DEPO smoked corners
-OEM 03.5+ LED taillights
-DEPO smoked side markers
-35% tint

Wheels/Tires:
-CCW C14 18x9.5 +35 (F) 18x10.5 +32 (R)
-Hankook R-S3 265/35/28 (F) 285/35/18 (R)
-+5mm ECS spacers (F)
-BimmerWorld Nickel Studs

Suspension/Brakes:
-KW Variant II Coilovers
-Rouge Engineering RSM
-AP Racing 6pot caliper w/ 355mm 2-piece rotors
-Rear ZCP brake rotors
-VS Motorsports alignment, corner balance
-Sub frame reinforcement with TMS plates
-Powerflex RTABS
-Powerflex sub frame bushings
-TMS FCABS

Interior:
-Recaro Pole Position SPG
-Recaro FIA Steel Side Mounts
-Recaro Sliders
-VAC Black Anodized Floor Mounts (Long)
-VAC Seat Belt Adapters
-Beemer Evolution Imola Red 3 piece dash trim
-Custom Rear Seat Delete
-OEM CSL Door Panels (Front and Rear)
-OEM CSL SMG knob
-OEM CSL Steering wheel
-OEM CSL E-Brake
-Beemer Evolution Imola Red SMG dome
-Scorza carbon center console w/ OEM CSL accessories

Engine:
-BMC drop in filter
-///M3AN ONE modified ceramic coated JVT catless headers
-1 AR25 resonator
-DIXIS Spirit 70mm titanium muffler
-EVOLVE-R Tune

I wanted to make a journal to document the build of my car.

About this time last summer i decided i was going to sell my heavily modified 240sx to get into M3's. There wasnt a single part on this car that wasnt touched i believe. It was fully tuned here in Chicago, AMS Performance.

It made great power, 650whp on pump gas.. It was powered by the RB26DETT from an R32 GT-R.

It was a solid car, but very VERY high maintainence, and i just didnt have the time or patience to deal with it at that time.

sold that last October i think it was and began my search for an M3.

I went through a few different color preferences. First i was looking for an alpine white w/ cinnamon interior, then moved to an LSB over black, and finally to Imola/Imola.

In December i finally found the car i was looking for.

It was 2002 Imola/Imola M3, SMG, Premium Package, PDC, 79k miles, HK sound system, Titanium Shadow trim, Bi-Xenons.

I first planned to get a set of BBS LM's last summer when i decided i was going to start the search.. but that was before i discovered what a CSL was not far into searching.

here is some pictures of when i first got it:

(blue corner bulbs have since been replaced by orange)

405 · Sun, Jul-05-2009, 04:27:55 AM

My first mod was a eurotray from EAS, the long version.

carbon interior fabric trim:

outdoor shots

405 · Sun, Jul-05-2009, 04:28:46 AM

After i did the trims i decided i wanted a slight drop for my car. i decided to go with the eibachs. the eibachs had the least amount of drop but it was just what i was looking for. install went smooth, bit longer than expected, but was worth it. these feel just like factory, i noticed no difference in ride quality, harshness, or bounciness.

Some pics the day after the Eibach install:

I wanted to order the new CSL reps in 19x8.5 +40 and 19x10 +25 in the super silver finish
wheels when they arrived:

this review was very helpful when searching for information on these tires:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=256037

i ordered the michelin pilot sport a/s plus from discounttire, final sizes were:
-245/35/19
-285/30/19

i then decided i want to get a set of spacers. i decided to go with the +10mm macht schnell kit from EAS. these pictures have the +10mm front spacer fitted.

here is some pictures with everything installed:

playing with white balence:

im really happy with how the wheel/tire/spacer/drop setup turned out.

M3inIndy · Sun, Jul-05-2009, 04:36:12 AM

Looks good stock! Looking forward to reading this as it builds.

405 · Sun, Jul-05-2009, 05:17:17 AM

thank you!

my leather steering wheel has been driving me crazy because it was so shiney from use.
i recently found this thread:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=270389

my steering wheel has a nice matte finish to it along with everything else. and all of this stuff was REALLY shiney before hand. i did all of this with 1 sponge, but i should have just used 2 as it kept falling apart.

this stuff really does work great and i suggest you try it.

before..glossy:

after..matte:

thats all i have for now. next update should be the vcsl bumper installation/installed!

**PKumarM3** · Sun, Jul-05-2009, 07:23:44 AM

looks nice.

you should put rear LED tails.

car looks gorgeous as is.

JeST · Sun, Jul-05-2009, 07:29:59 AM

Great read man. Look forward to your future mods.

405 · Sun, Jul-05-2009, 03:15:58 PM

thanks for the good words guys.

ive read both of your threads countless times and youve motivated me to start my own. you guys both have one of my favorite cars on the forum and its nice to see your build with what you started out with, etc. im looking forward to looking back on my own and see how it has evolved as well.

LED tails are definatly up there on the list

m5guy · Sun, Jul-05-2009, 07:36:53 PM

Imola Red is the best color.

Looking forward to seeing what other mods you have planned.

Calitri-Boost · Tue, Jul-07-2009, 08:02:23 AM

looking good man

Sun, Jul-05-2009, 04:27:22 AM	#1
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	405 - Imola Red/Imola Red E46 M3 Build Here is the modification list of my car so far: Stock: 2002 M3 Imola Red/Imola Red -SMG Transmission -Xenon Headlights -Premium Package -Homelink -Park Distance Control -Sunroof -Heated Seats -Nappa Red Leather Exterior: -VCSL front bumper -VCSL 1x1 carbon splitters -Z-Shift 1x1 carbon diffuser -//OM Scorza full carbon CSL trunk -Auto-Tecnik 3x3 carbon mirrors -Eurosport Design matte kidneys and side grilles -DEPO smoked corners -OEM 03.5+ LED taillights -DEPO smoked side markers -35% tint Wheels/Tires: -CCW C14 18x9.5 +35 (F) 18x10.5 +32 (R) -Hankook R-S3 265/35/28 (F) 285/35/18 (R) -+5mm ECS spacers (F) -BimmerWorld Nickel Studs Suspension/Brakes: -KW Variant II Coilovers -Rouge Engineering RSM -AP Racing 6pot caliper w/ 355mm 2-piece rotors -Rear ZCP brake rotors -VS Motorsports alignment, corner balance -Sub frame reinforcement with TMS plates -Powerflex RTABS -Powerflex sub frame bushings -TMS FCABS Interior: -Recaro Pole Position SPG -Recaro FIA Steel Side Mounts -Recaro Sliders -VAC Black Anodized Floor Mounts (Long) -VAC Seat Belt Adapters -Beemer Evolution Imola Red 3 piece dash trim -Custom Rear Seat Delete -OEM CSL Door Panels (Front and Rear) -OEM CSL SMG knob -OEM CSL Steering wheel -OEM CSL E-Brake -Beemer Evolution Imola Red SMG dome -Scorza carbon center console w/ OEM CSL accessories Engine: -BMC drop in filter -///M3AN ONE modified ceramic coated JVT catless headers -1 AR25 resonator -DIXIS Spirit 70mm titanium muffler -EVOLVE-R Tune I wanted to make a journal to document the build of my car. About this time last summer i decided i was going to sell my heavily modified 240sx to get into M3's. There wasnt a single part on this car that wasnt touched i believe. It was fully tuned here in Chicago, AMS Performance. It made great power, 650whp on pump gas.. It was powered by the RB26DETT from an R32 GT-R. It was a solid car, but very VERY high maintainence, and i just didnt have the time or patience to deal with it at that time. sold that last October i think it was and began my search for an M3. I went through a few different color preferences. First i was looking for an alpine white w/ cinnamon interior, then moved to an LSB over black, and finally to Imola/Imola. In December i finally found the car i was looking for. It was 2002 Imola/Imola M3, SMG, Premium Package, PDC, 79k miles, HK sound system, Titanium Shadow trim, Bi-Xenons. I first planned to get a set of BBS LM's last summer when i decided i was going to start the search.. but that was before i discovered what a CSL was not far into searching. here is some pictures of when i first got it: (blue corner bulbs have since been replaced by orange) __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe Last edited by 405; Wed, Oct-03-2012 at 06:19:06 PM.

Sun, Jul-05-2009, 04:27:55 AM	#2
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	My first mod was a eurotray from EAS, the long version. carbon interior fabric trim: outdoor shots __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe Last edited by 405; Thu, Mar-03-2011 at 01:49:27 PM.

Sun, Jul-05-2009, 04:28:46 AM	#3
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	After i did the trims i decided i wanted a slight drop for my car. i decided to go with the eibachs. the eibachs had the least amount of drop but it was just what i was looking for. install went smooth, bit longer than expected, but was worth it. these feel just like factory, i noticed no difference in ride quality, harshness, or bounciness. Some pics the day after the Eibach install: I wanted to order the new CSL reps in 19x8.5 +40 and 19x10 +25 in the super silver finish wheels when they arrived: this review was very helpful when searching for information on these tires: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=256037 i ordered the michelin pilot sport a/s plus from discounttire, final sizes were: -245/35/19 -285/30/19 i then decided i want to get a set of spacers. i decided to go with the +10mm macht schnell kit from EAS. these pictures have the +10mm front spacer fitted. here is some pictures with everything installed: playing with white balence: im really happy with how the wheel/tire/spacer/drop setup turned out. __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe Last edited by 405; Thu, Mar-03-2011 at 01:49:08 PM.

Sun, Jul-05-2009, 05:17:17 AM	#5
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	thank you! my leather steering wheel has been driving me crazy because it was so shiney from use. i recently found this thread: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=270389 my steering wheel has a nice matte finish to it along with everything else. and all of this stuff was REALLY shiney before hand. i did all of this with 1 sponge, but i should have just used 2 as it kept falling apart. this stuff really does work great and i suggest you try it. before..glossy: after..matte: thats all i have for now. next update should be the vcsl bumper installation/installed! __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe Last edited by 405; Thu, Mar-03-2011 at 01:52:53 PM.

Sun, Jul-05-2009, 07:29:59 AM	#7
JeST Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,382 Reputation: 0 Location: Zoo York	Great read man. Look forward to your future mods. __________________ 1988 M3 - Henna/black on black alcantara 2012 Ducati 848 Evo Corse

Sun, Jul-05-2009, 04:36:12 AM	#4
M3inIndy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 335 Reputation: 0 Location: Unknown	Looks good stock! Looking forward to reading this as it builds.

Sun, Jul-05-2009, 07:23:44 AM	#6
PKumarM3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,508 Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	looks nice. you should put rear LED tails. car looks gorgeous as is.

Sun, Jul-05-2009, 03:15:58 PM	#8
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	thanks for the good words guys. ive read both of your threads countless times and youve motivated me to start my own. you guys both have one of my favorite cars on the forum and its nice to see your build with what you started out with, etc. im looking forward to looking back on my own and see how it has evolved as well. LED tails are definatly up there on the list __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe

Sun, Jul-05-2009, 07:36:53 PM	#9
m5guy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 223 Reputation: 0 Location: Ventura	Imola Red is the best color. Looking forward to seeing what other mods you have planned. __________________ 2004 Imola Red SMG

Tue, Jul-07-2009, 08:02:23 AM	#10
Calitri-Boost Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 73 Reputation: 0	looking good man

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