New Whip...M powerrrrr

[coinage]

Last week I picked up a new car. 02 M3 6 speed. Jet black with Imola Red interior. 94xxx on the clock,completely stock... For now...

Few crappy pics until I clean it up more.

[Shaun41178(2)]

very nice. I have been looking at these too. mind if I ask what the cost was?

[coinage]

Picked it up for 19k out the door. Love the car so far, already got a line on headers and a new muffler section... This bimmer shit aint cheap...

[CincinnatiFiero]

Its not cheap, but you pay good money for good shit. E46 M3s are great, nice choice!

[eHoward]

very nice!

[Aaron]

Love that interior, and you got the manual too, very nice.

I also really liked the E46 M3, was seriously looking at buying one, test drove a bunch. just couldn't get over the wall at 350hp. Without boost, they can't go any further.

[S8n]

Love that interior, and you got the manual too, very nice.

I also really liked the E46 M3, was seriously looking at buying one, test drove a bunch. just couldn't get over the wall at 350hp. Without boost, they can't go any further.

That engine has over 100% volumetric efficiency at certain rpms. With only 3.2L, 350 hp ain't bad. I've driven many a modded M3s, two supercharged, and that chassis feels best with close to stock power.

On a separate note, make sure the car has had the rear subframe inspection done. Any dealer can tell you if it has been done by looking up the last 7 of your VIN.

[The Dark Side of Will]

Jet black with Imola Red interior

LOL... pretty obvious why you got that...


Nice ride.

[coinage]

Thanks everyone.

Still undecided about the plans for the car. As of now just basic things like an exhaust and coilovers. Boosting these is crazy expensive.Kits range from $7000-$30000+!!

Sub frame is still in good shape, I plan on getting the weld in reinforcement kit at some point.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/de ... TDR4675412

[coinage]

New muffler section:Active Autowerkes gen 3 muffler

[CincinnatiFiero]

Very nice, now when do you make a more significant order from AA??????

[coinage]

If you're talking about a SC setup, then probably when my DOHC fiero goes bye-bye.lol.

[S8n]

Shiny muffler....Did it get rid of the metallic exhaust note or make it more pronounced?

[coinage]

Rasp is still there, its probably louder now. I got my section 1 replacement today so that should kill the rasp.

[crzyone]

That might be the largest muffler I've ever seen.

Nice car!

[coinage]

Got a new part in, not sure when they are going in. Waiting to get a few more parts.



List of stuff I need:
flex disk/guibo $85
motor/tranny mounts $260
tranny/diff fluid $100
oil change $75
vanos filter $8
CDV delete $40

[S8n]

Looks like its going to be fun! That car is thankfully easy to work on, esp. compared to a FWD vehicle.

[Indy]

Any shots of the engine bay?

[coinage]

A crappy phone pic

[Unsafe At Any Speed]

Looks good. Going to track it?