It deserves to live on.
The Generational Gap.

As a millennial, I grew up with the E92 and E60 as my M poster cars.

The E46 M3 was a faint signal on my radar: I understood the classic appeal yet it wasn't enough to trigger an emotional purchase.

Until it did.

After getting my hands dirty revamping the E92: I wanted a new restoration challenge.

This is it - and I might just be in over my head.

Welcome to my build journal.

- Matt / @m3_epoustouflant

Current Build List (Coming Soon)
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The CSL'ification

Every entry documenting everything CSL.
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The Body.

The paint & body restoration, with a twist.
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The Interior Program.

Everything related my interior restoration and rejuvanation.
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"Gone in 60 days" from idea to product in hand.

The 1:1 CSL Carbon Diffuser.
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The grunt work.

Covering the entire mechanical restoration and extensive upgrades.
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The specs

My E46 M3 is a MY2003 produced for the Canadian market. It is finished in the signature Phoenix Yellow Metallic paint.

The car is optioned with the M-Texture Alcantara interior upholstery.

When combined with the paint color and 6spd manual transmission, it makes it 1 of 7 in the world.

Rare doesn't always mean valuable.

Matt / @m3_epoustouflant

My latest entries

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Underside plastics.
by Matt Di Vita

The previous owner of my E46 M3 simply didn't bother replacing the OE plastic undertray section: it wasn't even there. I'll be doing it once and I'll be doing it right by documenting and fitting the Performance Aluminum Skidplate. It promises durability, and cooling benefits.
Re-visitation rights.
by Matt Di Vita
In this entry, I discuss the intentions to revising the original V1 design of the widened fenders, and the development process to the improved V2s.
A little more.
by Matt Di Vita
In this entry, I inspect the OEM oil cooler, discuss options and unbox the S54 Performance Oil Cooler by Radtec. I document its unique features and installation.
The Phoenix's Journey
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