OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build

OptionLessM · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 07:14:03 AM

Wow I've had the car for almost four years and never really recorded the journey. I guess its better late than never

I will list modifications, etc that I have as well as ones that I removed and why. I'm sure I will forget something, so I will try to keep this up to date!

Purchased June 2, 2008 in Atlanta. I had been looking for a no sunroof Alpine White 6 speed for months, and it finally came along. My username comes from the fact that my car was... optionless aside from the xenons (manual seats, no sunroof, etc). The car came bone stock inside and out aside from an aftermarket head unit, and possibly some Confoti software. Since I was fairly inexperienced mechanically at the time, I had it inspected at two different locations, and they both checked out great.

Engine:
Bimmerworld CSL Airbox
Epic Alpha-N tuning
M3an Headers
Turner Underdrive Pulleys
Rasp Terminator Section 1
Active Autowerks Gen III muffler

Suspension:
FK Silverline plus X coilovers
Poly RTABs
Radenergie CF Strut Bar

Driveline:
3.91 BMW Motorsport Gears
UUC Short Shifter with DSSR

Exterior:
Linea Corse LM 19x8.5/19x10
15mm spacers
Eurospec CSL bootlid
CSL Diffuser
Umnitza Orion V2 angel eyes
Black Kidney and Fender Grills
Painted bumper reflectors

Interior:
Corbeau LG1 seats
Alcantara boots, arm rests
Alcantara tri-stitch wheel
CF Trim
Aluminum Pedals
Alpine Flip Screen head unit (installed by previous owner)

Removed Modifications
Delage Airbox - a pretty nice piece, just two issues: should not run a MAF because of the diameter, and it needs the intake trumpets
ICONZ CF front lip - the CF they used is too fragile for a front lip; also I decided I preferred the clean look of an OEM bumper
Supersprint Race Muffler - awesome muffler, just too loud for me once I had no cats

Just bought it...

The car's first (and only) snow day!

First go around with CF intake:

2010

with Iconz Lip:

jam packed...

after spacers

///M_Achilles · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 07:38:38 AM

Looks great thus far

I'm trying to source all my photos up this point, so I can finally put a journal together. lol what a mess over the past three years.

flipm3 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 01:37:51 PM

Yes! It's about time!

Your car is a beast! We need to see more pics of the BW CF Airbox

OptionLessM · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 03:44:15 PM

Thanks for the comments, Im going to have a lot more pics in the next few weeks

0-60Motorsports · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 03:52:03 PM

Nice car. Lets see some more shots.

ElectricMRO · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 05:06:06 PM

That Delage airbox is sexy!

natty99 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 05:08:39 PM

dude, we need better pics of that box

effin tease

OptionLessM · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 06:34:27 PM

natty99 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 08:18:50 PM

joo made me happy

OptionLessM · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 11:25:25 PM

And a dyno sheet from last fall. 318.4/244.4

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 07:14:03 AM	#1
OptionLessM Obliging Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,897 Reputation: 0 Location: Poorifornia	OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build Wow I've had the car for almost four years and never really recorded the journey. I guess its better late than never I will list modifications, etc that I have as well as ones that I removed and why. I'm sure I will forget something, so I will try to keep this up to date! Purchased June 2, 2008 in Atlanta. I had been looking for a no sunroof Alpine White 6 speed for months, and it finally came along. My username comes from the fact that my car was... optionless aside from the xenons (manual seats, no sunroof, etc). The car came bone stock inside and out aside from an aftermarket head unit, and possibly some Confoti software. Since I was fairly inexperienced mechanically at the time, I had it inspected at two different locations, and they both checked out great. Engine: Bimmerworld CSL Airbox Epic Alpha-N tuning M3an Headers Turner Underdrive Pulleys Rasp Terminator Section 1 Active Autowerks Gen III muffler Suspension: FK Silverline plus X coilovers Poly RTABs Radenergie CF Strut Bar Driveline: 3.91 BMW Motorsport Gears UUC Short Shifter with DSSR Exterior: Linea Corse LM 19x8.5/19x10 15mm spacers Eurospec CSL bootlid CSL Diffuser Umnitza Orion V2 angel eyes Black Kidney and Fender Grills Painted bumper reflectors Interior: Corbeau LG1 seats Alcantara boots, arm rests Alcantara tri-stitch wheel CF Trim Aluminum Pedals Alpine Flip Screen head unit (installed by previous owner) Removed Modifications Delage Airbox - a pretty nice piece, just two issues: should not run a MAF because of the diameter, and it needs the intake trumpets ICONZ CF front lip - the CF they used is too fragile for a front lip; also I decided I preferred the clean look of an OEM bumper Supersprint Race Muffler - awesome muffler, just too loud for me once I had no cats Just bought it... The car's first (and only) snow day! First go around with CF intake: 2010 with Iconz Lip: jam packed... after spacers __________________ There is no need to be upset... Last edited by OptionLessM; Fri, Mar-30-2012 at 07:30:56 AM.

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 01:37:51 PM	#3
flipm3 E46 M3 \| E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,260 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	Re: OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build Yes! It's about time! Your car is a beast! We need to see more pics of the BW CF Airbox __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6MT \| Jet Black . Black Nappa \| My E46 M3 Build Thread 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth \| My E90 M3 Build Thread LIKE IT: Zima Motorsports . Dean's Performance POST YOUR DYNO GRAPH HERE: The Official Dyno Thread

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 03:44:15 PM	#4
OptionLessM Obliging Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,897 Reputation: 0 Location: Poorifornia	Re: OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build Thanks for the comments, Im going to have a lot more pics in the next few weeks __________________ There is no need to be upset...

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 03:52:03 PM	#5
0-60Motorsports Established 1998.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 9,995 In the garage: '08 LEXUS IS F '08 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Al Manama, Bahrain	Re: OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build Nice car. Lets see some more shots. __________________ EURO 04 M3 Current Mods: GC DA's, Eibach Sways, PF RTABs, RE RCAs, INTRAVEE II + Alpine KCA-420i, Black Roundels, ///MFEST Badges, Depo Corners, M5 SMG Knob, Screen protector for OEM 16:9 display, VCSL: Bumper + Race Lip, CF Trunk, CF Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, AP Headers, RT Cats, SS Res X-pipe, SS Race, Z8 Starter Button, Lamin-X, GM SMG Paddles, OEM CSL Steering, OEM CSL interior, OEM CSL Intake, EVOLVE Alpha-N Tune, BBS CH's, FX-R Projectors + 3k D2S, ST40's, DINAN Rear Strut Brace, BW Oil Cooler, 3.91 gears Soon To come.....OEM CSL Roof, Inner Projectors ........

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 05:06:06 PM	#6
ElectricMRO Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 212 Reputation: 0	Re: OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build That Delage airbox is sexy!

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 05:08:39 PM	#7
natty99 tryin' to stay classy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,503 Reputation: 0 Location: NYC	Re: OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build dude, we need better pics of that box effin tease __________________ 2005 BMW M3 ZCP 6spd, black on black ENGINE: aFe Dynamic air scoop \| DINAN TBs \| VAC Motorsport pulleys EXHAUST: SS Stepped V1 Headers \| SS race cats \| SS resonated X-pipe SUSPENSION/CHASSIS: Moton Street Sport S/A coilovers \| Hyperco 450/550 \| GC Street camber plates (-2.4F) \| GC RSMs \| RE weight jacks \| TMS RTAB limiters \| TMS RCAs (-1.4R) \| Mason Engineering Race FSTB \| OEM front strut tower reinforcement plates \| TMS rear subframe reinforcement WHEELS/TIRES: Volk TE37s in gloss white, 18x9.5 +22 (F) 18x10.5 +22 (R) \| Michelin PSS 245/40 and 275/35 DRIVETRAIN: 3.91 BMW Motorsport SHIFTING: AS 30% SSK \| Illuminated ZHP \| RE tranny mounts \| GSP clutch pedal with UUC bushings \| UUC "big boy" clutch stop \| CDV delete \| TMS SS clutch line BRAKES: Stoptech SS lines LIGHTING: Lightwerkz TFX retrofit \| Digital 55w 4300K HIDs INTERIOR: Euro first aid storage boxes

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 06:34:27 PM	#8
OptionLessM Obliging Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,897 Reputation: 0 Location: Poorifornia	Re: OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build __________________ There is no need to be upset... Last edited by OptionLessM; Fri, Mar-30-2012 at 06:40:17 PM.

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 08:18:50 PM	#9
natty99 tryin' to stay classy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,503 Reputation: 0 Location: NYC	Re: OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build joo made me happy __________________ 2005 BMW M3 ZCP 6spd, black on black ENGINE: aFe Dynamic air scoop \| DINAN TBs \| VAC Motorsport pulleys EXHAUST: SS Stepped V1 Headers \| SS race cats \| SS resonated X-pipe SUSPENSION/CHASSIS: Moton Street Sport S/A coilovers \| Hyperco 450/550 \| GC Street camber plates (-2.4F) \| GC RSMs \| RE weight jacks \| TMS RTAB limiters \| TMS RCAs (-1.4R) \| Mason Engineering Race FSTB \| OEM front strut tower reinforcement plates \| TMS rear subframe reinforcement WHEELS/TIRES: Volk TE37s in gloss white, 18x9.5 +22 (F) 18x10.5 +22 (R) \| Michelin PSS 245/40 and 275/35 DRIVETRAIN: 3.91 BMW Motorsport SHIFTING: AS 30% SSK \| Illuminated ZHP \| RE tranny mounts \| GSP clutch pedal with UUC bushings \| UUC "big boy" clutch stop \| CDV delete \| TMS SS clutch line BRAKES: Stoptech SS lines LIGHTING: Lightwerkz TFX retrofit \| Digital 55w 4300K HIDs INTERIOR: Euro first aid storage boxes

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 11:25:25 PM	#10
OptionLessM Obliging Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,897 Reputation: 0 Location: Poorifornia	Re: OptionlessM AW E46 M3 Build And a dyno sheet from last fall. 318.4/244.4 __________________ There is no need to be upset... Last edited by OptionLessM; Fri, Mar-30-2012 at 11:44:27 PM.

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