Let's make an E30 M3! (M3 S14 cabrio clone project)

[IronJoe]

Alright, not much in the way of actual updates but I did snap some more photos showing the general exterior progress. There were a couple little things that still need to get taken care of, so I'm planning on picking it up later this week. The major work this week will be finishing up the doors.

Here are some photos I took on Friday.

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The side skirts are shaped slightly different than the M3 coupe which was throwing us at first. I think we have it figured out now.
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I'm in love with that rear view!
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Now that the arches are wider I can finally drop the rear back down :p
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[2mAn]

I'm in love with that rear view!

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I love it with no spoiler/ wing. Are you going to leave it like that?

[IronJoe]

Thanks, yeah that's the plan. M3 cabrios came with no spoiler/no wing/no 3rd brake light. Just a clean trunk lid with the badge.

I've been very tempted to get a zender evo or something to put on there, but every time I talk myself out of it. I've seen a few of these cars (replicas or originals) with various spoilers and I can't bring myself to do it.

[bradnic]

good call.

[jhaurimn]

Dont do a spoiler. Ive seen a real e30 m3 vert in person that had a mtech 2 spoiler on it, and it killed me inside. No spoiler is definitely the way to go.

[delamaize]

God this is so perfect!

[M-technik-3]

Is that an Opel on the 4th photo up from the bottom of your last post?

Car looks good, I say stay spoilerless.

[Staszek]

Looking good! What offset are you running front and rear?

[SkiFree]

good call.

Yes, this. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses, such a cool build.

[F34R]

Cannot wait to see paint! This came out amazing.

[KDAWG97M3]

Awesome

[IronJoe]

Well, she's coming home today. Mixed feelings for sure. I am of course excited to be finally done with this phase of the project and get onto the finish work and paint... but the work completed has come out to double my original budget for the bodywork. I'm not upset with the fabrication team at all, mind you: they did the work as I asked them to, did not cut corners, and it cost what it cost.

Unfortunately as you've all probably seen, I'm getting rid of most of my rare E30 parts (and anything else that isn't bolted down) to make up for it. I'm really bummed that the 370mm Mtech 1 wheel, startecs, BBS, etc won't be making it onto the car.

What will come will be an exercise in restoration: building this car as it rolled off the factory floor (or as close as possible). And I intend on enjoying every moment of it.

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I'll most certainly post photos as I take delivery today and the next part of the process!

[parkerbink]

Very cool it's coming home. Sorry about the cost, I understand how expensive these things are.

[delamaize]

It will be well worth it when it's all said and done. Rare parts are Rare, but not impossible to find again. I look forward to seeing her back on the road, and completed! I may have beat you to the Picnic the other year, but you beat me by doing it right, and doing justice in replicating these Rare birds.

[IronJoe]

Well it's home.

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