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.
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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My latest entries
In this entry, CanadaPost gets lost, kindness wins, and freedom is in sight. I unbox the V2
widened carbon fenders to document a rapid test fit
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.
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.
In this entry, I unbox my 3rd, and final CSL airbox: the Karbonius 1:1 replica and it's carbon snorkel. I highlight the little things that set the Spaniards apart.
In this entry, I unbox the OE+ CSL carbon bumper and I compare it side by side with the 1:1 replica. I explain the little things that improve upon the original design
The Phoenix's Journey
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