After years of doing research, following build threads for hours, and lurking around here, it's time for my contribution!
I will post my build progress from day one, in February 2018 until now while i'm currently doing an engine bay shave and M54B30 swap!
I figured this was the perfect place to document everything I've done to date on the car since I get so many questions and comments on IG (@e30rossi)
Current Build/Mod List:
Engine:
M54B30 from 03 E46 330i
Full Refresh (Piston Rings, Bearings, Gaskets, Timing, Seals)
All new sensors, coilpacks, Vanos rebuild
M50 Intake Manifold
Port matched head
Bimmertune TB Adapter
Mishimoto Intake Elbow w/ K&N Filter
RallyRoad ICV Fitting + Hoses
SAP Delete
ECSTuning Aluminum Waterpump + Power Steering Pulleys
Custom shortened Oil Pan, Pickup Tube
VACMotorsports Oil Pan Baffle
Wideest 24V Swap Engine Mount Arms
Revshift Poly Engine Mounts
Refurb Alternator
New Power Steering Pump
Body/Exterior:
Complete Rust repair / coating
New BMW Roundels
Smoked Fogs/Reflectors/Turn Signals
Antenna Delete
Euro Front Grilles
20% Tint All Around
Shaved and Repainted Engine Bay
Suspension:
BCRacing Coilovers (5 Lug) - 8k Front 10k Rear
SRSConcept Front Lollipops - Caster Correcting
Garagistic Weld-on Rear Camber Adjustment
Diff Mount Reinforcements
Rear Swaybar Mount Reinforcements
Trailing arm reinforcements
Trailing arm mount reinforcements
Rear shock mount reinforcements
Front Balljoint Reinforcements
Front Engine Mount Reinforcements
Front Swaybar Mount Reinforcements
Garagistic Rear Subframe Poly 95A Bushings
Garagistic Rear Trailing Arm Poly 95A Bushings
Garagistic Rear Tie-Downs
Powdercoated LCAs - New Balljoints
21mm ST Front Swaybar - Poly Bushings - Strut-mount Adjustable Endlinks
New Rear Swaybar Links
UltraRacing Rear Strutbar
Garagistic Front Strutbar
Brakes:
Front E36 Spindles
New Front/Rear Wheel Bearings
Front/Rear E46 Calipers - Fully rebuilt / powdercoated
Stoptech Street Pads
Garagistic Front Stainless Brake Hoses
ChaseBays Rear Stainless Brake Hoses
New Hardlines Front to Rear
ABS Delete
Wheels/Tires:
BMW Style 32 Wheels (17x8 +20, 17x9 +26)
Kumho Ecsta PS51 Tires (205/40 215/40)
MotorsportHardware Extended Studs
MotorsportHardware Forged Lug Nuts
OEM Style 32 Spare Wheel
Steering:
OEM Z3 Steering Rack
Garagistic Rack Swap Kit
New inner/outer tie-rods
CondorSpeedShop Steering Linkage
Drivetrain/Shifter:
ZF320 Transmission
Garagistic Poly Trans Mounts
Garagistic Rear Differential Poly 95A Bushing
2.93 Differential
Garagistic Tall Chassis Mount Shifter
Garagistic DSSR
Revshift 24V Swap Poly Giubo
Exhaust:
Full 2.5" Stainless Custom Exhaust with V-Bands /Pie-cuts from VillainzWelding
Vibrant ultra-quiet resonator
Vibrant streetpower muffler
Active Autowerke E46 Catless Headers
Interior:
Steering Wheel Adapter
Nardi Vintage wood steering wheel
BMW Horn Button
Replica Recaro Seats - Black "Leather"
Custom powdercoated seat brackets
Rear OEM Leather Bench seat
Rockford Fosgate 5.25" Front Component Speakers
Rockford Fosgate 5.25" Rear Speakers
Pioneer USB/Bluetooth Headunit
SRSConcept Accelerator Pedal Bracket
Painted Carpet - Trunk included
CATuned Black Motorsport Floor mats
Kilmat Sound Deadening - Entire Car Front to Back
I will post my build progress from day one, in February 2018 until now while i'm currently doing an engine bay shave and M54B30 swap!
I figured this was the perfect place to document everything I've done to date on the car since I get so many questions and comments on IG (@e30rossi)
Current Build/Mod List:
Engine:
M54B30 from 03 E46 330i
Full Refresh (Piston Rings, Bearings, Gaskets, Timing, Seals)
All new sensors, coilpacks, Vanos rebuild
M50 Intake Manifold
Port matched head
Bimmertune TB Adapter
Mishimoto Intake Elbow w/ K&N Filter
RallyRoad ICV Fitting + Hoses
SAP Delete
ECSTuning Aluminum Waterpump + Power Steering Pulleys
Custom shortened Oil Pan, Pickup Tube
VACMotorsports Oil Pan Baffle
Wideest 24V Swap Engine Mount Arms
Revshift Poly Engine Mounts
Refurb Alternator
New Power Steering Pump
Body/Exterior:
Complete Rust repair / coating
New BMW Roundels
Smoked Fogs/Reflectors/Turn Signals
Antenna Delete
Euro Front Grilles
20% Tint All Around
Shaved and Repainted Engine Bay
Suspension:
BCRacing Coilovers (5 Lug) - 8k Front 10k Rear
SRSConcept Front Lollipops - Caster Correcting
Garagistic Weld-on Rear Camber Adjustment
Diff Mount Reinforcements
Rear Swaybar Mount Reinforcements
Trailing arm reinforcements
Trailing arm mount reinforcements
Rear shock mount reinforcements
Front Balljoint Reinforcements
Front Engine Mount Reinforcements
Front Swaybar Mount Reinforcements
Garagistic Rear Subframe Poly 95A Bushings
Garagistic Rear Trailing Arm Poly 95A Bushings
Garagistic Rear Tie-Downs
Powdercoated LCAs - New Balljoints
21mm ST Front Swaybar - Poly Bushings - Strut-mount Adjustable Endlinks
New Rear Swaybar Links
UltraRacing Rear Strutbar
Garagistic Front Strutbar
Brakes:
Front E36 Spindles
New Front/Rear Wheel Bearings
Front/Rear E46 Calipers - Fully rebuilt / powdercoated
Stoptech Street Pads
Garagistic Front Stainless Brake Hoses
ChaseBays Rear Stainless Brake Hoses
New Hardlines Front to Rear
ABS Delete
Wheels/Tires:
BMW Style 32 Wheels (17x8 +20, 17x9 +26)
Kumho Ecsta PS51 Tires (205/40 215/40)
MotorsportHardware Extended Studs
MotorsportHardware Forged Lug Nuts
OEM Style 32 Spare Wheel
Steering:
OEM Z3 Steering Rack
Garagistic Rack Swap Kit
New inner/outer tie-rods
CondorSpeedShop Steering Linkage
Drivetrain/Shifter:
ZF320 Transmission
Garagistic Poly Trans Mounts
Garagistic Rear Differential Poly 95A Bushing
2.93 Differential
Garagistic Tall Chassis Mount Shifter
Garagistic DSSR
Revshift 24V Swap Poly Giubo
Exhaust:
Full 2.5" Stainless Custom Exhaust with V-Bands /Pie-cuts from VillainzWelding
Vibrant ultra-quiet resonator
Vibrant streetpower muffler
Active Autowerke E46 Catless Headers
Interior:
Steering Wheel Adapter
Nardi Vintage wood steering wheel
BMW Horn Button
Replica Recaro Seats - Black "Leather"
Custom powdercoated seat brackets
Rear OEM Leather Bench seat
Rockford Fosgate 5.25" Front Component Speakers
Rockford Fosgate 5.25" Rear Speakers
Pioneer USB/Bluetooth Headunit
SRSConcept Accelerator Pedal Bracket
Painted Carpet - Trunk included
CATuned Black Motorsport Floor mats
Kilmat Sound Deadening - Entire Car Front to Back
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