~8 years in the works. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions :) In the past 8 years now I put my blood sweat and tears into this car, and I do everything myself (up to the most recent changes where some pros were needed). She stands at 127,000 on the clock today. It's never seen a dealership (other than the airbag recall) and only touched by one shop after 6 years of ownership and 9 months of discussing some ideas (and 4 hours away). I address every and all details I've come across in that car (with still an open list) on my own. Any mod was welcomed with fixes and maintenance. Since i'd be exposing areas of the vehicle for a mod, may as well do the maint and preventative maint. The list, actions, and use of jack stands go on I tell you. She's not perfect yet by any means and I do have many plans...but she was an ugly duckling that really needed a home. I found her at a used car dealership back in 2012 and when I say she was a mess...trust me. One thing the car had was a heart and when I opened it up for the first time I knew it needed a place to live. I'm telling you, this car may have been destined for parting and never being in the hands of the right person. Well, it turned out I was the right person. Perhaps I've failed to listen to the old BMW enthusiast adage that says the key to owning an E46 is not restoration, but preservation...but I can say I've proven to be able to give this car a second chance. It wasn’t my first rodeo you see as I have been a BMW fan from childhood...since the E85. I’ve been an e46 platform owner for 19 years with my first 2001 330ci that I bought brand new and sold in 2016. I had to turn to one project and that was my M (of which I wanted back in ‘01 but that wasn’t an easy price tag). Has this journey with the M3 been cheap...No, by no means. Has it been easy...nope. Am I dedicated and love what I do...yup. I’ve tried to push the envelope to OEM+ and cross just over that line. From ensuring every tool is present in the trunk lid tool box, to going from KW V2’s to a bagged suspension. And while my wheels do tuck, my fenders have never been modified...therefore I like to tread lightly on the mild and wild. I think it goes without saying that she has been a joy to own and work on each and every day (including the cursing, endless nights, and just in time fixes, lol). (DISCLAIMER - This is just about me and my view of my car) Folks always ask why I don't identify myself or my car with the term "Build". For ME, it has nothing to do with being "built, not bought", has nothing to do with "wraps, bags, and rims", and has nothing to do with "being 'completely' built". I am not in the service industry, therefore, it's not one of my establishment's "builds" in a portfolio. I don't flip cars for profit (more power to those who do) and I definitely don't try to do anything no one else has to just check a box. As a person who has a love for this...the term disconnects me from my passion in regards to everything I've done to this car, for me. With that said, it's an extension of me, it's a passion of mine, it's something my blood, sweat, cuts, bruises, and wallet have participated in. It's...My Car...and it's really just that simple.

Silver Grey (BMW Code #A08)

Winter 2020/21 To-Do list (mods & maint): Status Gruppe Handless CSL boot lid Moroso Aluminum coolant expansion tank CSF Aluminim radiator CSF Performance Oil Cooler SPAL Electric fan with Buildjournal retrofit kit Mishimoto Blue silicone coolant hoses Full cooling system refresh Wilwood BBK painted Blue with laser etched logo Active Autowerke Methanol Injection kit Dyno tune