From leggy M3 to something unique - E46 M3 project

[Huffalump]

A full editorial with pics will follow after spring when the project is complete but in the mean time I hope the mods are ok with the vid links as they tell the whole story and make a great late night or slow Suday watch.


[B][CENTER]-Will update this thread constantly so best subscribe. You can also keep up to date with me in the M3 on Intsa (the benchmark_official) upload all sorts on there -[/CENTER][/

Well as promised in the intro thread, here is the first video, introducing the car:

https://youtu.be/UhL3aUbTl70

(cheesy reveal I know, But I dont have a 5 man team like some of these guys on YouTube

This thread is about the restoration of an 2001 M3 with over 10 previous owners (after me it will be a dozen!) and 130,000+ miles.

I am a genuine person with petrol pumping in my veins and I truly hope you enjoy my content and hope it is of some help to some of you looking to restore/mod these wonderful machines :thumbsup:

Feel free to correct me, ridicule me and call me an idiot. I welcome it as sometimes I do need pointing in the right direction... well we all do right? :thumbsup:

Below are the links to all the episodes so far, there are other M3 vlogs on the channel so be sure to check those out too!


How it was end of summer 2017
130,000 miles and 10 owners!

Untitled by The Benchmark, on Flickr


April 2018 and £1000s later and still more to go!

IMG_2401_lzn by The Benchmark, on Flickr


Episode 2: Walkaround to highlight the faults
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cS7AyiyIdg&t



Episode 3: Bilstein Dampers install
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaeWkK4-LUg&t



Episode 4: SMG went boom on the M25!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4smNe1Rte_8&t



Episode 5: Genuine CSL boot and carbon rear diffuser install
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85_BcNKiNvQ&t



Episode 6: CSL front bumper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfXMlMLFf3I&t


Episode 7: Exhaust upgrade!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VycKqIQwLOE&t



Episode 8: Rod bearings changed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OdwJX-luaY



Episode 9: CSL steering wheel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjz_9lk4bNA



Episode 10: Alignment & Powerflex Bushes
https://youtu.be/6el6Tf6Ab7s



Episode 11: 'Special Downpipe' install & fixing the vibrating driveshaft
https://youtu.be/4Zmv4K-vAXw



Episode 12: The Ultimate Remap with Pops & Bangs
https://youtu.be/KAvNQ4a0nAg



Episode 13: The Ultimate Big Brake Upgrade - Burkhart Engineering Brembo 6 pot bolt on kit
https://youtu.be/GhznrKQLZlk



Episode 14: Finally The Paintjob!
https://youtu.be/MEMgSv6OUS4



Episode 15: Rust, Dents and Repairs
https://youtu.be/yoBHxzL_3P0



Episode 16: Golden Brown
https://youtu.be/lMoanS-9Rzk



Episode 17: New Paintjob Marrakesh Brown!
https://youtu.be/PMLOtpiDBxA



Episode 18: Recaro Pole Position LE Install
https://youtu.be/_WLpdZYYJE0



MUST WATCH! The Horse Lady!!!!
https://youtu.be/2y3eTnTk5V8

-

-

-

-

Edited by Huffalump on Saturday 21st April 02:06

[Smuler]

Watched your intro vid on my phone , over coffee, after taking mine for a blast in the mountains.
Looks a really interesting series.
Nice one.

[Huffalump]

Smuler said:

Watched your intro vid on my phone , over coffee, after taking mine for a blast in the mountains.
Looks a really interesting series.
Nice one.

Thank you.
Its really ramping up now, with all the special goodies getting installed :-)

[turboman786]

Dare I ask how much you've spent to date?

I've also got an e46 m3 and am planning some bits but not quite to the extent you have gone to

Loving the marakesh brown paint !!