On this entry, I splurged and got a self of a set of big cams - sort of. We look at what BMW did with the CSL, we sit down for a 101 lesson on cams with the Americans. We move onwards and go bigger: I unbox my Schrick cams.
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
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"Gone in 60 days" from idea to product in hand.
The 1:1 CSL Carbon Diffuser.
The specs
My latest entries
In this entry, it's time to bulletproof with the best of them. Paraphrasing the words of a master, I document the problems and solutions created by Beisan to solving the VANOS anxieties for good - and we get to work.
On this entry, the guys get the engine on a stand and start tearing into it to review the VANOS and its condition - with fingers crossed.
On this first entry, I take a detour in the archives, make a few poor parallels with Marvel, headliners sag, we say to hell with family feuds, and we all owe a big thank you to Gordon Murray & Paul Rosche.
In this entry, I go down the rabbit hole. The underbody gets dismounted and we get disappointed by BMW once more. We revise our plans, strip the underbody, put money where it matters and discuss durable coatings.
Lastly, in an inspired decision, I wink at the E46 M3’s past: I paid hommage.
In this entry, we get to painting the shell and parts. But first, let's cast light with color: as naturally aspirated M cars age and decay, some of us will eventually cross the intersections I do in this restoration.
I give you more insights into the paint process, how a paint shop makes or loses money - and where you should focus the budget!
The Phoenix's Journey
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