M3 NBG MKII

[Bmdub]

After an unfortunate coming together with some black ice on a dual carriageway, iam sad to say that my M3 is now dead... Did me well though over 50 laps of the ring without missing a beat and a best time of 8.07 BTG.

Before


After



Anyway as all of the running gear survived i have decided to reshell her, so i have just picked up this 323 with one lady owner from new, full service history and only 49k on the clock



Plans are to build a full race spec car this time around with full multi point weld in cage, full respray in bmw alpine white II and some other nice bits and pieces like a flocked dash.

Will keep you updated as i progress.

[wackojacko]

Such a shame it looked a cracking motor, "cars that break or are broken only make us stronger".... apparently

Atleast the running gear is intact, great to a see a re-shell is on the cards

top work chap !

[DC]

Such a shame - was a big fan of that car. Good luck with the new build.

[matc]

DC said:

Such a shame - was a big fan of that car. Good luck with the new build.

+1....always looked a nice clean car. Good luck with the new one ane make sure you keep us nosy feckers updated with lots of pics!

[soad]

Good on you for resurrecting it!

[andye30m3]

recognize the M3 from the 'ring

this is from 2009

[Bmdub]

Small update picked up these genuine brand new BMW Motorsport international badges to complement the Alpine White paint job

[Havoc856]

That'll buff out in no time.

Maybe this place will help you mate, all sorts comes up on here.

http://www.touringcarspares.com/

[Bmdub]

After a busy weekend....



Just need to pull out the engine and box then its going for the cage on Friday

[mmcd87]

Bmdub said:

After a busy weekend....



Just need to pull out the engine and box then its going for the cage on Friday

The M3 looked awesome. Can't help but think it was a bit of a crime stripping such a mint donor, though I do get the whole low mileage, rust free shell thing, etc...

On a more positive note - will the shell need any mods at all for the M3 drivetrain?

[PLamborghini]

looking good mate

[scz4]

Gutted for you. But I'm sure the next one will be even quicker. I had the honour of a very quick passenger lap round the 'Ring in it.

What's the plans for it? Stripped this time?

[willyturbo]

M323 NBG??????

Edited by willyturbo on Friday 11th February 08:23

[Adz The Rat]

Glad to see its living on, looked brilliant in yellow.

[Bmdub]

Car is now at Fabricage having a full custom cage built.. Big thanks to Jay at JTec Motorworks for getting the car ready.

[Galliano]

Great project in the making this! And a beautiful yellow M3 you had before. Such a shame to hear of the accident and hope you have recovered well.

On another note, do you live in/around Taunton, Somerset? I believe there are a very small number of yellow M3's and one followed me into Taunton one night on my way back from my friends.

[Bmdub]

popped up to fabricage today, cage is progressing well now that Shane Lynchs drift car is out of the way.

Should be ready by the end of next week

[m4tt]

I should ask for a discount, it's rusty! :-p

All looking great, hope it lives up to it's former glory.

[Bmdub]

Small update, popped up to fabricage today to see how the cage is progressing;

Front box sections finished and triangulations tied in





Dash bar installed





Rear diff mounts



Rear box sections underway

[Bmdub]

Final visit to Fabricage today, to sit in the seat and work out harness positions.

Door Bars



Rear Diff Mounts



Cross braces