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
In this final entry to the series, I chat about misunderstood safety risks and document my exploration of E46 M3 mounting options over the last years - and my final selection. Finally, the Strada CS finally get bolted in the Phoenix. I wrap up the series with my final impressions and an eye for the future.
In this entry, we re-assemble the Strada CS seats: the frames, covers, foams and all accessories come together. I'm light on words and heavy on pictures - enjoy!
In this entry, I document the complete sewing processes of the Strada CS covers. I chat threads, stitching techniques, and our choices to surpass Recaro's original specifications on the Sportster CS covers.
In this entry, I chat about the Strada's unique logo stamping, starting with the differences between de-bossed and embossed stamping by reviewing BMW's collaboration with KITH. I document the technical challenges we faced and the unique techniques & equipment developed to create a repeatable process for quality.
On the 5th entry to the series, we finally begin creating the new Strada CS seat covers. I start with my reasoning to an anti-climatic selection of materials. I then document the processes to tracing and cutting all sections of the new covers. I touch on the foundational materials used on underside of your covers to prolong their life.
In this entry, exposed black plastics are the enemy. The backrests get painted and accessories are recovered in Alcantara. I document our design choices and the selected customization processes.
