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Shane’s M3

After a few years looking and dreaming, I have just bought my first M car! A 2003 silver/grey e46 M3! I am quite pleased because, for the most part, it is in good condition. The following diary lists details of the work I have done on the car and the highlights of its adventures.

Diary

  • 29-05-08: Passenger wing mirror wiring loom repaired. Article – Photos
  • 30-05-08: Purchased Racelogic Performance box.
  • 07-06-08: Driver seat lumbar support wiring loom repaired. Photos
  • 23-06-08: Front tyres replaced and nitrogen inflation. News
  • 01-07-08: Exhaust clamps removed and pipes welded together. Article – Photos
  • 05-07-08: Rear diff input seal replaced. Article – Photos
  • 06-07-08: Bootlid BMW roundel badge replaced.
  • 15-07-08: Custom interior camera mounts fabricated. Photos
  • 19-07-08: Front brake discs and pads replaced. Article
  • 24-07-08: Goodridge braided hoses fitted and Dot 5.1 fluid used. Article
  • 02-08-08: 1st Le Mans track day – hit rear drivers side quarter panel. Article (Data analysis)
  • 12-09-08: Replaced rear brake pads.
  • 12-09-08: Rebuilt most of the rear end except for inner rear panels.
  • 06-12-08: Installed Eibach anti-roll bars. Video – Photos
  • 20-12-08: Overhauled handbrake system.
  • 07-03-09: Installed DICE Silverline iPod integration it. Article – Photos
  • 28-03-09: Full service – Inspection II. News
  • 07-08-09: Maison Blanche Circuit Track Day – Le Mans
  • 08-08-09: Bugatti Circuit Track Day – Le Mans
  • 18-10-09: Attempted (and failed) to upgrade the HK subwoofer speakers.
  • 16-11-09: Wheels renovated and new rear tyres fitted.
  • 16-10-10: Oil and filter changed.
  • 23-10-10: Entered Charity Sprint. 6th Quickest Car 13.72s. News
  • 17-12-10: Front windscreen replaced and stone chips around it repaired.
  • 29-06-11: Old battery replaced with new AGM version.
  • 25-07-11: Front tyres replaced with Kumho KU31
  • 30-07-11: Bugatti Circuit Track Day – Le Mans

Things that need doing

  • Stonechips to front bumper.
  • Interior Valet to remove Waxoyl from repair
  • Upgrade stock speakers
  • Quick shift to replace plastic item

Keep an eye out for future updates to this page. I will try and link to the articles or blog posts that refer to this overview.