Charlie's ///M Project Thread

[cakM3]

Thanks Gary!


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[cakM3]

A few more pics taken while I was polishing my carbon fiber panels on my CSL door cards....I can't get over just how mirror-like these panels are after a good polishing!

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC2349_zps33dde03f.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC2343_zps209641cf.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC2347_zpsb283b7be.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC2345_zps26019828.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC2361_zpsff77e7b0.jpg

Here are my matching trim pieces to go with the CSL handles of the doors...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC2367_zps13051b9b.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC2369_zps4b7a7e70.jpg

Just a few teaser shots until I get these mounted permanently in the ///M. I have to go to home depot to get a few screws/nuts so I can secure mounts to the door for these panels. :thumbsup

[Pip]

After reading that article from jalop comparing gear heads to washing machines heads I can't help but laugh at your mirror finish. Absolutely stunning but everyone else in the world will think you're insane :)

I laugh at myself because I was just cleaning my car at a gas station and double checking all the other enthusiasts wouldn't think my ride was dirty lol. The regular gas people just looked at me funny.

[cakM3]

After reading that article from jalop comparing gear heads to washing machines heads I can't help but laugh at your mirror finish. Absolutely stunning but everyone else in the world will think you're insane :)

I laugh at myself because I was just cleaning my car at a gas station and double checking all the other enthusiasts wouldn't think my ride was dirty lol. The regular gas people just looked at me funny.

Sean, I can see that. My neighbors think I'm insane but I don't care... I look at my car and know I have one clean and awesome ///M. In the end that's what matters to me. I find it funny when people look at my ///M when I'm just cruising around. When I go to Larz Anderson in June (German Car Day) I'm sure there will be lots of people staring at the inside of my ///M. Should be interesting :thumbsup ;)

[echo46]

In my little crazy world, you are completely sane, Charlie. Panels are looking awesome.

[Tnhl1989]

I'll have to drop by soon :)

All this carbon fiber is making my butterflies turn into fairies soon. ;)

[cakM3]

:)

[Avetiso]

As always, Charlie. Awesome work.

[az3579]

I thought you were putting the new Alutec in? Where'd this other set of trim come from??

[PirateZHP]

Ummm... wasn't there supposed to be a install today?

With fingers touching the screen...

[cakM3]

Be patient.....perfection takes time ;)

When I have everything swapped out in the ///M, that's when I'll have pics :)


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[Lanister]

I thought women were the best at testing my patience... nope! ;)

[cakM3]

:rofl


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[derbo]

So so nice.

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[cakM3]

I thought women were the best at testing my patience... nope! ;)

Very nice Giya! ;)


So so nice.

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It will be once I have the ///M's interior fully stripped out. I will be taking my time because I have never attempted taking everything out of the interior. I don't want to mess anything up. The plan is to begin taking out the seats, then my center console, and then rear deck, speakers, carpeting and trim, dash, and then door cards. Throughout the entire process, I will be using my Nikon to take detailed pics. I will also be using lots of plastic zip-loc bags for various screws and nuts that will be coming out. So I plan to be very thorough when doing my full OEM interior swap.

Perhaps this would be a good opportunity to make a DIY out of this....;) I suppose this will make for an awesome winter project :) In the end, the ///M will look fantastic. :thumbsup Should not disappoint here...:big grin

Oh, I forgot to mention the side impact air bags will also be deleted due to the new door cards... so a lot going on here...

[cakM3]

Next acquisition for my ///M will be a CSL carbon fiber roof panel.....


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[derbo]

Are they possible to find anymore? OEM one?

[cakM3]

Are they possible to find anymore? OEM one?

I think earlier this year BMW Germany had 80 OEM CSL carbon fiber roofs in their supply system but they're nearly impossible to source.

Challenge produced all of the 1M carbon fiber roofs and I was told they also produce the current gen ///M5 & ///M6 carbon fiber roof panels so I figure you can't go wrong with getting their carbon fiber roof panels.


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[derbo]

Are you going to order a CSL headliner? :)

[derbo]

Wait does challenge make a CSL one? I thought they dont make it but interested in making one.

[johnrando]

Nice Charlie!

[cakM3]

Derek, eventually when I mount my CSL cf roof, I will be doing the full conversion. Everything.....

Right now I have an opportunity to get the roof panel. I'm getting it but my priority will be getting my Recaro Sportster CS seats. Once air have the roof panel, I can take my time and get everything else. I just want to have the seats first.....


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[derbo]

Derek, eventuallywhen I mount my CSL cf roof, I will be doing the full conversion. Everything.....

Right now I have an opportunity to get the roof panel. I'm getting it but my priority will be getting my Recaro Sportster CS seats. Once air have the roof panel, I can take my time and get everything else. I just want to have the seats first.....


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Slick top is so awesome...

Waiting on those recaros to come in!

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[cakM3]

Slick carbon fiber top is so awesome...

Waiting on those recaros to come in!

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fixed ;) :thumbsup

[derbo]

Hahaha.

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[cakM3]

The GB prices for CSL carbon fiber roof panels are:
1-5: $1495 shipped.
6+: $1395 shipped.

Here are pics of roof panels produced by Challenge...

///M5 Roof Panel
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/7798306414_4d619358a5_b_zpsc621187f.jpg

1M Roof Panel
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/6386056255_5a310eea61_b_zpsd897b338.jpg

They have started producing the E46 ///M roof panels and will have pics out shortly. I will be purchasing this for my ///M :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

They need to do a sedan roof...god that would be killer!

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[cakM3]

I agree Justin! Then I would have to consider getting another roof for my ZHP......

[derbo]

They need to do a sedan roof...god that would be killer!

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please dont, otherwise I might have to get one. :facepalm

[330i ZHP]

I like sunroofs

[330i ZHP]

OP - the CSL parts look great

How do you control the mirrors post CSL install?

I hope all is well Charlie

[UdubBadger]

Good stuff Chuck


Goin' HAM mobile

[echo46]

That carbon roof panel looks awesome. Man, that is really piquing my interest.

[Hornung418]

So what's their email contact? I will buy a sedan roof and send it to them for a mold...I have wanted a cf roof for a long time.

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[cakM3]

OP - the CSL parts look great

How do you control the mirrors post CSL install?

I hope all is well Charlie

Stuart, you reroute the door mirror wiring so that it is run up thru the center console where the mirror switch is actually relocated. Since I will be taking out my entire interior in favor of reinstalling an all black interior, this is the time when I will be rerouting the door mirror control wiring. I know I have lots of work ahead of me but it's going into winter and my ///M is hibernating on the most part. Once the OEM CSL bootlid is installed, the ///M will be in full hibernation and that's when the "restoration" will commence... Just so you will have an idea where the mirror switch will be relocated, the pic below is from a CSL...you can see the mirror switch mounted on the CSL center console. Mine will be in the same position when complete...

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/user376_pic78_1281651066_zpsbc3ad07b.jpg


Good stuff Chuck


Goin' HAM mobile

Thanks Seth! :thumbsup


So what's their email contact? I will buy a sedan roof and send it to them for a mold...I have wanted a cf roof for a long time.

Sent from my GS3.

Justin, here's the link to their contact page: http://challenge-usa.com/blog/contact/ (http://challenge-usa.com/blog/contact/)

These guys are located in the Schaumburg, IL area. Hope this helps! :thumbsup

[330i ZHP]

cool

[cakM3]

Tonight I began the messy task of cleaning my used black carpets that will replace the OE grey carpets in my ///M.

I just completed one good pass and got a lot of yucky dirt out.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/03/ja7eva2a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/03/utezypy6.jpg

I will now let the carpet dry for a day before doing a second pass...I started with the rear carpet thinking they won't be too dirty....I was wrong....pics were taken using my RAZR so not the best quality. Sorry about that...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/03/6ura9e3e.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/03/pa5aha4y.jpg

The dirtiest part of this section was on the driver's side...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/03/zemadu2a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/03/he3ejuty.jpg

When I'm done they should be as good as new :thumbsup


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[Hermes]

I like sunroofs

At least modern sunroofs don't weigh that much. Sunroof vs slicktop on a 2002 is over 300lbs of difference

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Charlie, I have noticed when cleaning my carpets that the area which will need the most cleaning is the flat to vertical turns at the trans tunnel/doors. Basically where the edge of the floormats sit and hold dirt in

[cakM3]

At least modern sunroofs don't weigh that much. Sunroof vs slicktop on a 2002 is over 300lbs of difference

I'll be sourcing a CSL carbon fiber 1x1 roof panel this month as well for my ///M :)



Charlie, I have noticed when cleaning my carpets that the area which will need the most cleaning is the flat to vertical turns at the trans tunnel/doors. Basically where the edge of the floormats sit and hold dirt in

Yeah, I saw that as I was cleaning my carpet. This is why I'll be doing a second pass on Wednesday. Appreciate the heads up :thumbsup

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[JupiterBMW]

I like sunroofs

I agree 100%.

Charlie, looks great man. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[cakM3]

I agree 100%.

Charlie, looks great man. I can't wait to see the finished product.

Yeah......me too. I'm finding that the ///M is a constant project....I will eventually get to where I'm going....

Sunroofs are nice but with my ///M I haven't been using my sunroof at all. I actually prefer keeping my sunroof closed. Also by taking out the sunroof I'm shaving close to 100lbs off the top lowering my center of gravity. A bonus for the ///M.

Also I will be adding a real carbon fiber roof which, in my opinion, will look sick :thumbsup

I appreciate all the positive comments from everyone regarding this project :)


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[az3579]

Sunroofs are nice but with my ///M I haven't been using my sunroof at all. I actually prefer keeping my sunroof closed. Also by taking out the sunroof I'm shaving close to 100lbs off the top lowering my center of gravity. A bonus for the ///M.

Follow what used to be BMW's mantra: Form follows function. Since the moonroof is essentially useless (completely a novelty item), it's better to shave the weight. Plus it looks better. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Follow what used to be BMW's mantra: Form follows function. Since the moonroof is essentially useless (completely a novelty item), it's better to shave the weight. Plus it looks better. :thumbsup

+1

Agreed...


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[cakM3]

Tonight the plan is to get the front section of my black carpet cleaned....I'm sure I will be getting a lot more dirt from this section.... looking forward to getting both sections cleaned to my standards! Can't wait to start gutting out my interior to begin my swap... :) Doing it with all OEM parts....

[Avetiso]

Something's brewing...

[328ioc]

Chuck.

Did you rent a carpet cleaner or did you buy one?

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[cakM3]

Chuck.

Did you rent a carpet cleaner or did you buy one?

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I bought one....


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[328ioc]

I can't decide if I want to rent or buy. I'll probably end up buying a small portable one. I need to do my carpets

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[cakM3]

I went to the Bissell web site and got this...



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[Hermes]

We have this one

http://www.bissell.com/deepclean-deluxe-pet/

[wsmeyer]

We have this one:

http://www.bissell.com/deepclean-lift-off/

The lift off part works great for spots or the whole thing for high traffic areas.

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[328ioc]

I went to the Bissell web site and got this...



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Excellent placement of the qr code. Lol thanks charlie.

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[cakM3]

Not a problem Devlin! :thumbsup


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[cakM3]

I completed my second pass on the rear carpet section last night and got some more dirt out but on the most part it was much cleaner than what I had when I started so I grabbed the front section and started on that. I was surprised to see that the front section I had was actually cleaner than the rear section. There was not as much noticeable dirt as I sucked the cleaner off the carpet but when I looked at the bottle, it was just as dirty as what I saw last night.

I will be going over the carpeting again tonight. 3rd and final pass on the rear section and second pass on the front. It's a lot of work but in the end I will be glad I did this prior to installing it in my ///M :thumbsup

When the install part starts, I plan to take a lot of pics showing progress on the retrofit....

[328ioc]

Excellent work charlie.


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[cakM3]

Thanks Devlin :thumbsup I hate grey interiors....

[jayjay_dee]

you are crazy Charlie......








i love crazy... and in case you dont know, this is my favorite thread of all time....

[cakM3]

Thanks jayjay! Yeah....I suppose you're right.....I'm crazy ;)


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[cakM3]

Carpets are just about ready for install now that I got them cleaned.

Now to check on my OEM CSL boot lid. Its at the body shop for paint. I want that mounted before taking my interior apart for the next major mod :)


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[Avetiso]

Awwww yes. Time for an interior swap.

[cakM3]

:chuck


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[cakM3]

Last night I finished cleaning my new black carpets so today I will be disconnecting my battery on the ///M to begin the full interior swap process. Progress is going to be slow, but deliberate, as I begin dismantling and take pictures of everything inside... looks like the ZHP will be outside once again while I'm doing all of this. Going to use the 2nd garage as a staging area for my ///M's interior. I plan to take lots of pictures along the way detailing the entire interior swap/CSL parts install process...;)

[PirateZHP]

Last night I finished cleaning my new black carpets so today I will be disconnecting my battery on the ///M to begin the full interior swap process. Progress is going to be slow, but deliberate, as I begin dismantling and take pictures of everything inside... looks like the ZHP will be outside once again while I'm doing all of this. Going to use the 2nd garage as a staging area for my ///M's interior. I plan to take lots of pictures along the way detailing the entire interior swap/CSL parts install process...;)

Awesome! Can't wait!

[Avetiso]

Chuck, may I recommend buying all new hardware for the interior.

[johnrando]

As always, looking forward to the updates.

[cakM3]

Awesome! Can't wait!
That makes the both of us Matt! :)


Chuck, may I recommend buying all new hardware for the interior.
Sounds good Dario, in fact that's what I will be doing. Thanks for the reminder! :thumbsup


As always, looking forward to the updates.
Thanks Rando! I'm sure I won't disappoint here :)

While updating my ZHP project thread, I realized that when I mentioned that the ///M was in full hibernation mode, the ///M is in fact sort of in a shell awaiting it's transformation as I get ready to completely change out it's grey interior for an all black interior with OEM CSL door cards. The CSL rep bootlid will be replaced in favor of an OEM CSL bootlid and the car will be sorted out for the next season until I have more $$$$$ saved up to get the Recaro Sportster CS seats.....

Anyway, that's the goal for 2014 folks...;)

[cakM3]

Tonight I'll be starting the prep-work to set up my garage so that I can begin the fun task of taking everything out of the ///M's interior for the upcoming swap. Fortunately, the weather has been fairly warm so I plan to begin this very soon ;)

[Avetiso]

Awesome! Chuck, can't wait to see. Remember to take it slow! Some things will frustrate you, and when they do, it's better to just take a break and return to it later. I've broken a few things not listening to my own advice. :rofl

[derbo]

This is going to be crazy mod O_O good luck

[cakM3]

Awesome! Chuck, can't wait to see. Remember to take it slow! Some things will frustrate you, and when they do, it's better to just take a break and return to it later. I've broken a few things not listening to my own advice. :rofl

Thanks Dario! Yeah, I've been thinking about that....I figure I will have all winter to get this done. I'm good doing the door panels/seats....done them before. I also have access to some friends who have done their entire interior before so I won't be going at it all alone...;) There will be lots of pictures taken for this upcoming project. Before and after pics.....this includes the garage staging area as well :)

[ELCID86]

You should get Bruce (and Brett) to help you as they need to learn how so he can do Brett's interior! Good luck.

[cakM3]

You should get Bruce (and Brett) to help you as they need to learn how so he can do Brett's interior! Good luck.

Guess I will have to get off my butt and do a detailed DIY on interior swap.....guess this is a great excuse to use my new camera for the task :)

[johnrando]

Yes, DIY. :thumbsup

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[ELCID86]

You should get Bruce (and Brett) to help you as they need to learn how so he can do Brett's interior! Good luck.

Guess I should clarify Bruce has done most of the innards. Only the dash remains.

In for the pics and DIY!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1).

[BCS_ZHP]

BP was a great assistant on the coupe interior swap, but you probably already know that, his help was very welcome & truly necessary, and in typical BP fashion, no fuss no muss.

[echo46]

I'm available to help and learn. I've done partial replacements in my old E36 and E46. I will also be the beer boy, sweat dabber, tool getter, sweep, light holder, trash guy, and court jester. In other words Charlie, I would be honored to be your beeatch:)

[cakM3]

This is going to be crazy mod O_O good luck

Thanks Derek! Pics will be posted once I start this undertaking ;)


Yes, DIY. :thumbsup

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That's the plan John :thumbsup This time I won't misplace my pictures....


Guess I should clarify Bruce has done most of the innards. Only the dash remains.

In for the pics and DIY!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1).

Stay tuned :)


BP was a great assistant on the coupe interior swap, but you probably already know that, his help was very welcome & truly necessary, and in typical BP fashion, no fuss no muss.

Yeah, when I start this project I plan to have BP and anyone else who's interested in lending a hand around :) BP has helped me many times in the past and he is always welcome to come up :thumbsup


I'm available to help and learn. I've done partial replacements in my old E36 and E46. I will also be the beer boy, sweat dabber, tool getter, sweep, light holder, trash guy, and court jester. In other words Charlie, I would be honored to be your beeatch:)

My contact info and address is in the member's section. Feel free to call me sometime :thumbsup

[echo46]

Will do, let me know when you will be working on that incredible whip. Hopefully, I will get to meet the legendary BP.

[kayger12]

Awesome project, Charlie. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Not that you're ever really finished, ha!

[cakM3]

I will echo....right now just getting prep work done in my garage... goal is to have the garage with my ///M completely cleaned out and empty so that I can use my ZHP's garage as a staging area for all the interior parts I'll be taking out of the ///M....

I have reviewed some of the existing DIY's that are out there and this does not seem too hard...with that said, I plan to write up a very detailed DIY including warning and cautions along with pics so in the future people will be able to access this thru this forum and do this for themselves. It will be a time consuming process since I will also be taking lots of notes and pictures as we progress thru this DIY.

I helped my best friend do this back in spring when he diyed his interior and had to remove everything so hopefully he will also be around to lend a hand :)


Awesome project, Charlie. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Not that you're ever really finished, ha!
Thanks Keith. Yeah, you're right! I'm never done......it's like an addiction...:) Looking forward to getting this done though....the ///M is gonna look awesome come next season ;)

[echo46]

I will bring my handy dandy sony Cyber Shot DSC-RX100. 20.2 mega pixels to capture every detail.

[cakM3]

Yeah echo, I can always use additional help :thumbsup I will let you know once I start the DIY :thumbsup

[az3579]

Will do, let me know when you will be working on that incredible whip. Hopefully, I will get to meet the legendary BP.

Trust me, there's nothing legendary about him. :shifty



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[cakM3]

Trust me, there's nothing legendary about him. :shifty



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+1

BP's just willing to help anyone in the "family" :)


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[ELCID86]

BP's just willing to help anyone in the "family" :)




+1.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1).

[echo46]

That's what makes him a legend:)

[cakM3]

Looks like I will be starting my renovation for the ///M this Saturday. BP will be up giving me a hand so if anyone else would like to stop over you're more than welcome to do so :thumbsup

[Pip]

I'll be right there! Anyways, I'm looking forward to the progress and pics once done. The M is going to look even more awesome afterwards.

[cakM3]

I'll be right there! Anyways, I'm looking forward to the progress and pics once done.

Sean, door is always open to you brother ;)


The M is going to look even more awesome afterwards.

That's the plan my friend! I will be using my Nikon for pics throughout the process.....it will take some time to write up the DIY for dash/interior retrofit as I don't want to leave anything out.....tools list, etc....

[cakM3]

Ripped out the interior this morning with BP's assistance. Got the dash and interior carpets swapped out w/o any major issues. I was surprised to see just how easy it was to do this swap :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/29/yba2u3ud.jpg

Got more pics to post. I'm at the dealer at the moment getting more parts ;) I'll get them up later this evening :biggrin

Glad I'm getting rid of the grey finally!

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[Lanister]

Funny how the gray dash actually starts out as black.

[ELCID86]

Wow, way to go!

[cakM3]

It is but at least I got it swapped out fairly quickly :) It wasn't really that hard to do...just time consuming, that's all...


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[Avetiso]

:) not so bad, eh?

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[cakM3]

:) not so bad, eh?

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Not at all Dario ;)


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[az3579]

I need a change of clothes.
This is turning out to be epic.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/29/da9yhena.jpg

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[cakM3]

Thanks BP! Got a lot done today but my back has had enough for this weekend. I'll be looking to continue this project over next weekend. Lots of little things to do at this point. The major stuff regarding this retrofit has been done today.....thanks for your help BP! :thumbsup


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[Pip]

Looking fantastic.

[cakM3]

Thanks Sean!


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[cakM3]

I processed a few pics from today's project...just thought I would share with everyone....it was hard work but having another person there to help really made the difference since items I have removed/replaced would have been difficult to do by myself due to the size. Glad BP was there to give a hand :thumbsup

This was at the beginning where BP and I removed the A-pillar cover before removing the dash...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91625PM_zps96a526ba.png

To facilitate removing the dash easier, it is best to remove the steering wheel, clock ring, and turn signal stalks.....there are 4 screws to keep track of so when you install them you won't be busy looking for them...;)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91536PM_zpscc54ada0.png

BP and I finally removed the dash and I got a little excited when I first saw this....hence the fuzziness in the pic but you guys/gals get the picture ;)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91705PM_zpsddd52952.png

This is the first time since the ///M was built in Germany this has been fully exposed :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91717PM_zps0474cc88.png

Old carpets were finally taken out....gonna get rid of the grey finally! :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91732PM_zps05951ba4.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91742PM_zps1ceb7c73.png

While vacuuming out the exposed decking I did manage to find a dime....I was amazed by how much Styrofoam was used...

Black carpeting was then placed where the grey used to be.....much happier now :biggrin
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91755PM_zps22bebc91.png

Here's another view of the carpeting....
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91826PM_zpscf606ef1.png

Always nice to have a little persuader handy for those stubborn fittings...;) Here's Thor...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91816PM_zpsf4cff28f.png

Giya was right about the dash being painted....I wonder what type of paint BMW uses here?
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91636PM_zps92bf90fb.png

Well, that's it for now. I have more work to do and plan to get more progress tomorrow after getting a good night's rest. I was amazed by just how much I remembered when I took everything apart. The key folks is to take your time, have a plan on how you're going about things, and have plenty of zip lock bags for all the screws you're gonna take out....That's it. Overall I would say this project has been easy although I have done this once before while helping a good friend tear apart his ///M when he dyed his grey interior Imola Red. Helping him laid the ground work for my project I started today :)

Also started installing my OEM CSL door cards....they look perfect in my ///M :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/29/yvadabaq.jpg

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[ELCID86]

Wow that shot with the dash out is really impressive (scary but impressive). Did you consider sound deadening (dynomat etc) under carpets?


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[cakM3]

Wow that shot with the dash out is really impressive (scary but impressive). Did you consider sound deadening (dynomat etc) under carpets?


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I didn't put any dynomat or any other type of sound deadening material on the floor...

[Lanister]

Charlie, you're a stud :-)

Sent from outer space...

[cakM3]

Charlie, you're a stud :-)

Sent from outer space...

Naaaah! I'm just trying to be like Stuart! He inspires me to do more for both my BMWs ;) There are so many studs here on our forum but thanks for the complement Giya! :thumbsup

[az3579]

I was very surprised by how quickly this project almost got completed. We could have easily finished this project today but towards the end we decided that it's best not to stress our bodies too much by trying to finish. In theory, this project could be finished all in a day's work before the sun goes down even with this blasted early sunset.

All that's left now is the HVAC setup, center console/shifter area, seats, and A pillars, as well as figuring out how to make the door cards mount properly using the brackets without interfering with the mirror memory modules.

I'm very impressed with how much information on the swap Charlie retained in his memory; we did all of this without looking up a single thing on the interwebz. Good job Charrie. :)

[ELCID86]

Nice job guys. I'm sure he was/is very appreciative of your assist BP.


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[Avetiso]

Pretty fun, right, guys?! Now do it 3 times. :rofl

I hope this goes to show just how easy dash removal is. Nothing hard at all. I did find the fitment of cut carpets after installation to be subpar around the center console, along the side of the HVAC and core. Being cut, it doesn't "lean in" as much as it would were the carpet installed as a whole; as such, I can actually see a portion of the cut exposed from under my dash. Having that has led to less than perfect fitment of the carpet around the dead pedal, as well as the alignment of the pins that hold the sill to the door.

Just some things I noticed when I did this job, that, hopefully, you guys can notice or remedy when you begin to assemble everything fully. Take your time and make sure that fitment is perfect, because slight inconsistencies will add up.

[cakM3]

So true......so far so good Dario :thumbsup


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[illirep]

Nice job! Ironically, I spent the past few days doing the same exact thing. I unfortunately didn't take many pics of the process. I will start a project thread for my 'unicorn' in the next couple days!

I had a helper as well, my 3 year old son. He loves being out the garage with me, and actually does help with getting tools, or holding screws, etc. Giving him a proper education nice and young.

[WOLFN8TR]

Wow nice work guys! Looking at the photo of the dash completely apart is amazing. Looks kinda intimidating to say the least.
Can't wait to see completed pics!

[cakM3]

Thanks guys :thumbsup Right now I feel like a train wreck so I'll give it a week before going back at it again. Doesn't get easier as you get older....that part sucks....

I'll be going to the jacuzzi this morning :)


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[iZHP]

Nice work, guys!

[kayger12]

:jawdrop

:applause

[johnrando]

Epic.

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[cakM3]

Thanks again everyone! I'll try not to disappoint ;)


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[cakM3]

I now have the fun part of having to get 4 long wires to splice onto the existing mirror control wiring so that I can run them thru the door into the cabin to route to my center console. I would have to say this is probably the hardest part of this whole entire retrofit. Luckily, I have excellent soldering skills :thumbsup

Here's a few pics of what I'm talking about...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/30/2epyqysa.jpg
The mirror switch is connected to this module thru the 4 blue-green wires...the group going up from the module.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/30/deju4yje.jpg
You can see me holding the mirror switch connector in this pic..

While I was there taking these pics I decided to plug in the environment module so most of my dash console is put back together :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/30/zudypyza.jpg

Side impact air bag is removed since the OEM CSL door cards are carbon fiber. CSLs don't come with side impact air bags because of this....a small tradeoff to have something rare and unique :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/30/ja7eza8y.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/30/4unu8e6a.jpg


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[ELCID86]

Back at it (and a lot of progress). I thought you were taking a hot tub break?

[cakM3]

I did this morning and I am tonight......;)

[Hermes]

BP's just willing to help anyone in the "family" :)

I'll give him a 1-2 years to figure out his plans for moving out here because I'm gonna need his help when I finally 6 cyl swap the 320 :)


Old carpets were finally taken out....gonna get rid of the grey finally! :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91732PM_zps05951ba4.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-12-28at91742PM_zps1ceb7c73.png

So you got the door cards out without removing the rear bolsters... I'll send you a message so I can deal with swapping my rear armrests with the silver cube ones, but first I have to finish working on the E21 so I have the garage space back


Back at it (and a lot of progress). I thought you were taking a hot tub break?

He was in the hot tub time machine, he relaxed then travelled back to this morning so he wouldn't lose any project time ;)

[cakM3]

... So you got the door cards out without removing the rear bolsters... I'll send you a message so I can deal with swapping my rear armrests with the silver cube ones, but first I have to finish working on the E21 so I have the garage space back

Yes, it was very easy. Even Botond was surprised at how easy it was for me to reinsert them :) At this point, there's nothing inside I'm not afraid of taking apart anymore in my ///M or ZHP...;) If anything, with my ZHP I can always call Dario for additional tech support since Dario has completely rebuilt at least two ZHP's :biggrin


He was in the hot tub time machine, he relaxed then travelled back to this morning so he wouldn't lose any project time ;)

Getting ready to get my drink on and then head out over to the jacuzzi yet again....:) Us old guys need some jacuzzi action after a hard day's modding ;)

[Hermes]

Yes, it was very easy. Even Botond was surprised at how easy it was for me to reinsert them :)

sweet, that sounds good because I was not looking forward to those cards.



Getting ready to get my drink on and then head out over to the jacuzzi yet again....:) Us old guys need some jacuzzi action after a hard day's modding ;)


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[cakM3]

Updating my project thread folks.....

Completed setting up my center console this evening so all I have left is to reroute the wiring to make the connection :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/30/yregymu8.jpg

Nothing more unnerving than taking a Dremel to a perfectly finished carbon fiber finish hoping you don't gouge other areas of the carbon fiber.....masking tape and lots of it is the perfect solution :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/30/etejesa8.jpg

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[3ZHP]

Looking good Charlie, nice work

[illirep]

I don't think I'd be able to do that dremel work myself.

[cakM3]

Looking good Charlie, nice work

Appreciate it :thumbsup


I don't think I'd be able to do that dremel work myself.

It takes nerves of steel to do this Bill. What helped was the excessive use of masking tape around the boundary so that I wouldn't gouge the carbon fiber surface. I did skip once and only got the outer layers of the tape. Yeah, you have to have plenty of patience but the rewards are huge!

Taking things slowly since my ///M is now in storage...I got a lot of time to do things right. Right now as I have stated, I have to splice additional wiring so that I can route the wiring over to the center console. Tomorrow I will be going to the dealer to purchase the proper wiring and then will be doing this during the week...:) Hopefully by the weekend I will have all of this done since I'm planning to mount my OEM CSL bootlid on Saturday when I pick it up from the body shop.

The Scorza CSL bootlid will be packed up and stored for when I either purchase my 2nd ///M or if I end up selling it locally. Not willing to ship due to the potential of the bootlid getting damaged while in shipment....anyway....enough on status...:)

[WOLFN8TR]

Charlie I'm absolutely amazed with this ///M project thread. It's gonna look so dam sweet when finished!!!

[cakM3]

Yeah, I think so as well Gary, thanks brother!


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[cakM3]

This morning I realized I still had the failed 5M cable extension wiring harness I purchased for my Eonon install on my ZHP sitting in the garage.

I grabbed it and took off 4 wires to use for my extension wiring harness I'm making for my mirror switch. Win!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/31/9yje7a3e.jpg

So I'm binding the 4 wires to make my new wiring harness :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/31/zy8esaha.jpg


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[az3579]

I tried convincing Charlie to make a custom plaque just like the CSL's have, but instead his would say "Built by CK, 1 of 1". That would be really unique and would be very appropriate!




I'll give him a 1-2 years to figure out his plans for moving out here because I'm gonna need his help when I finally 6 cyl swap the 320 :)

Whoa, wha?? 1-2 years? What, you think I'm made of money?? lol
It'll take longer than that, buddy. :biggrin

[Avetiso]

Win.

T-Mobile Note 3
Jedi Elite v5 ROM

[cakM3]

Finished my new mirror wiring harness today. For those who will do this (using Status Gruppe's carbon fiber door inserts), you got to measure 4 separate wires to 107" in length. This will be of sufficient length to splice into the existing wiring extending the range to allow you to reposition the mirror switch over to the CSL center console :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/31/atyzuhar.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/31/yreqa2yd.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/31/yde8asaj.jpg

Now one more wiring harness to make for a good friend :)


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[BCS_ZHP]

^ Charlie, really couldn't you just make it an even 9' and find somewhere to tuck that extra inch???

Haha, think there's a funny in there somewhere

[danewilson77]

^ Charlie, really couldn't you just make it an even 9' and find somewhere to tuck that extra inch???

Haha, think there's a funny in there somewhere

:rofl

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[cakM3]

^ Charlie, really couldn't you just make it an even 9' and find somewhere to tuck that extra inch???

Haha, think there's a funny in there somewhere


:rofl

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My thoughts exactly DW :)

Bruce, I wasn't thinking about making the extra inch to make the length 9' at the time I did this and I know you're busting on me :biggrin

I can say that this is more labor intensive than I had initially planned but in the end I will be extremely pleased I went the extra mile to do this proper. If the planets align properly I'm hoping to have heated black leather w/ carbon backshell Recaro Sportster CS seats mounted in the ///M by my birthday ;)

[CERF04ZHP]

Charlie - been a while since we caught up. I love what you have been doing/are doing/will be doing to your ///M. Can't wait to see it in the spring!

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[cakM3]

Charlie - been a while since we caught up. I love what you have been doing/are doing/will be doing to your ///M. Can't wait to see it in the spring!

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Yeah, I agree Channing! I will be coming up to the Boston area in a few weeks to pick up a set of headlight assemblies for the ZHP....if you want me to come by, just let me know :thumbsup

I have been reflecting over the past weekend how my ///M looked....

This is how I started my journey with my ///M...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/MyM3_03.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/MyM3_02.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/MyM3_01.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/MyM3_04.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/MyM3_05.jpg

and I have to say I was excited back then to have her....but the ///M I have today is no way near what she looked like at the beginning....talking about evolution....and I'm still going at it ;)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_0537_zps81d90add.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_2061_zpsd36df35a.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_1976_zpsab08aa27.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_2004_zps6755b95b.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_1995_zps80cccf65.jpg

The grey interior the ///M came with is now gone with exception of the rear deck, which will be taken care of very soon....door cards have been replaced with a more rare CSL door cards and I'm about to change out my Scorza CSL bootlid for an OEM CSL bootlid. So many changes occuring for my ///M. Soon I will be upgrading the brakes to ZCP brakes as an interm until I get the necessary funds lined up again for the StopTech Trophy series BBKs I continue to :drool over... I'm also looking to get a set of black leather heated carbon backshell Recaro Sportster CS seats in time for my birthday to install in the ///M this year.....so yeah, I have lots planned and it should be fun :)

I'm not sure exactly how to say this but if I'm not modding either the ///M or my ZHP then I'm not happy.....I have an "addiction issue" I think ;)

[ELCID86]

She's a beauty. Keep it up!

[cakM3]

Thanks Shawn! :thumbsup I got attacked by a swarm of mod bugs ;) Having a blast modding both cars, that's for sure!

[cakM3]

Today I finished routing my mirror wire extension inside the ///M. Still lots of work needed to route this wiring harness. Got the part exposed between the cabin and door weatherproofed and waiting for it to dry.

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In the pictures above, you can see where the wiring harness comes out of the cabin. Once I get the wiring harness into the door, I can complete the splicing and button everything up.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/06/9amy7aru.jpg
What you see in the above picture is where I'm looking to run my wiring harness :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/06/egy8uzab.jpg
The new dash installed in the ///M. I'm loving the new look in my TiAg ///M!

[ELCID86]

Nice progress.


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[PirateZHP]

Wow! Lots of progress. Dis gon b gud!

[cakM3]

Nice progress.


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Wow! Lots of progress. Dis gon b gud!

Thanks guys! :thumbsup This is taking longer than I would like but with regards to this darn cold spell....I have to take my time getting everything done right. When it's all said and done, I will have a very unique ///M that I'll be extremely pleased with ;)

[cakM3]

Tonight I finally routed my mirror wiring harness from the cabin into my driver's door. Now I know why most people don't do this....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/e3e8ymu3.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/unama6ur.jpg

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The last picture shows my mirror switch at my CSL center console being hooked up....finally. There's a few loose ends I have to put my attention to and I will have this part of my winter project complete...

So much I still want to do but this will have to be for the time being ;)

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[WOLFN8TR]

Lookin' Good! Isn't it a tad cold back there to be moddin'?

[derbo]

How cold is it out there? It's like 60F here..

[cakM3]

Lookin' Good! Isn't it a tad cold back there to be moddin'?


How cold is it out there? It's like 60F here..

Guys.....a "true" enthusiast doesn't let a little cold weather like this interfere on their modding! I'll be back working on the ///M again tonight :thumbsup

The temp dropped almost 40 degrees from Monday. We're in the single digits now....Chicago style winter!!! Yeah baby!!! Brings back lots of memories when I grew up in the Chicago area...:) Best part is that both my garages are heated by an apartment directly above them so temp in the garage stays decent to allow modding ;)

[danewilson77]

Guys.....a "true" enthusiast doesn't let a little cold weather like this keep a BMW in the stable

Fixed

:)

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[cakM3]

Well played DW! :thumbsup

[az3579]

Fixed

:)

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+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

[danewilson77]

+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Mmmhmmm

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[cakM3]

Tonight I decided to order a 1x1 carbon fiber engine cover for the ///M since I like how my ZHP's engine bay looks ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/08/2avaruny.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/08/ne4ehegu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/08/veqazame.jpg

Come spring when the ///M finally comes out it should look awesome :)

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[Pip]

I've been thinking about that same valve cover. These forums are terrible for the wallet lol.

All these things will need to wait for a while, but it'll be fun once I get started.

[danewilson77]

CF fairies.

:facepalm

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[Hermes]

Looking good Charlie! Great texting with you tonight, I know everything will be the way YOU want it, but most importantly with amazing quality and attention to detail.


Whoa, wha?? 1-2 years? What, you think I'm made of money?? lol
It'll take longer than that, buddy. :biggrin

You're the one who is freezing his butt off, while it was 75 here and I wore a t-shirt all day :P

I guess I'll have to buy another project when you get out here, maybe my buddy's spare baby coupe...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/6BB92643-A1D1-4B4B-889F-345DC896E27D-1015-000000EFBEEF3DDA.jpg

[johnrando]

:like

[cakM3]

Looking good Charlie! Great texting with you tonight, I know everything will be the way YOU want it, but most importantly with amazing quality and attention to detail.



You're the one who is freezing his butt off, while it was 75 here and I wore a t-shirt all day :P

I guess I'll have to buy another project when you get out here, maybe my buddy's spare baby coupe...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/6BB92643-A1D1-4B4B-889F-345DC896E27D-1015-000000EFBEEF3DDA.jpg

I saw this picture and the first thought was "Oh My!!!!! - eyes wide open" That baby coupe JP :drool :drool :drool

Yeah, it was great catching up with you last night my friend! It's been a long time!!! This morning I finilazed my order for the Tekarbon 1x1 carbon fiber engine cover and ordered it :thumbsup :) As much as I love the OE engine cover that's currently sitting on my S54, I am looking for a change in the engine bay and decided incorporating the new engine cover will "blend" perfectly with the Performance carbon fiber strut brace already sitting there....;) I think this will complete the look I'm going for in the engine bay for the upcoming 2014 season :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Looking good Charlie! Great texting with you tonight, I know everything will be the way YOU want it, but most importantly with amazing quality and attention to detail.



You're the one who is freezing his butt off, while it was 75 here and I wore a t-shirt all day :P

I guess I'll have to buy another project when you get out here, maybe my buddy's spare baby coupe...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/6BB92643-A1D1-4B4B-889F-345DC896E27D-1015-000000EFBEEF3DDA.jpg

Badass.

[az3579]

You're the one who is freezing his butt off, while it was 75 here and I wore a t-shirt all day :P

I guess I'll have to buy another project when you get out here, maybe my buddy's spare baby coupe...

:facepalm

[Hermes]

:facepalm

hahahaha...

[cakM3]

hahahaha...

+1 ;)

[cakM3]

Today I scored a full ZCP brake upgrade for the ///M which will serve me until I'm ready to start the process of boosting in a few years. This brake upgrade is an "interm process" to allow me to focus on other areas while still refreshing my OE brake system :thumbsup

This kit will include rebuilt front/rear calipers, mounting brackets, fresh pads, cross drilled Performance ZCP rotors, and ss brake lines.......all for $500 :)

I was able to score this from a good friend....my ///M3 parts source ;)


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[Hermes]

http://static.wetpaint.me/tv/ROOT/photos/310/180190648-1380829535.jpg

[Avetiso]

Nice!

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[Lanister]

Nice one Charlie. I was under impression that ///M brakes were superior to any other e46 package. How is ZCP version better?

[Avetiso]

Nice one Charlie. I was under impression that ///M brakes were superior to any other e46 package. How is ZCP version better?

ZCP is an additional upgrade to the M. They are slightly bigger.

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[Lanister]

ZCP is an additional upgrade to the M. They are slightly bigger.

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Damn, so no hope to bolt on to the z :( without swapping more things in.

[cakM3]

Damn, so no hope to bolt on to the z :( without swapping more things in.

I'm afraid not Giya :(

[derbo]

Nice one Charlie. I was under impression that ///M brakes were superior to any other e46 package. How is ZCP version better?

Breakdown!!! ZCP also has semi-floating rotors like the BMW performance rotors for front and rear. The rear caliper pistons I believe is slightly larger than the stock M3 one but not by much. :)

Front:
330i: 325x25mm Rotors
M3: 325x28mm Rotors
ZCP: 345x28mm Rotors (Floating)

Rear:
330i: 320x22mm Rotors
M3: 328x20mm Rotors
ZCP: 328x20mm Rotors (Floating)


Swapping the front would require the whole spindle change..and the rear would involve a hub swap/ebrakes. Kalim done the front and rear swap.. :drool

[Hermes]

Swapping the front would require the whole spindle change..and the rear would involve a hub swap/ebrakes. Kalim done the front and rear swap.. :drool

^This...

It's possible but required a lot of work. You essentially need the entire M3 front suspension including control arms, I've looked into it before. For a ZHP it's not really worth it if you're only upgrading your brakes. Kalim did a little more than that ;)

[derbo]

Kalim gave me a list of all the require pieces. I would have to dig it up again. Only real reason to do so is to have more bbk options. The shocks can be non-m if I recall but you would need camber plates or M3 hats.

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[cakM3]

There ya go Giya ! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Today's update....

Started off finishing both the passenger and driver's footwell - all looking good :thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-12at30858PM_zps6c687fe1.png

In the picture below I'm tie-wrapping the door mirror switch wiring as I route the new wiring harness into the center console thru the dash...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-12at30927PM_zps6f4706eb.png

The dash as it has been put back together.... lots of work but it was not difficult to do :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-12at30916PM_zps9f1dc877.png

The ALU TECH interior trim I'm using as my "every day" trim...looks so much better against an all black dash :biggrin
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-12at31000PM_zps11e3f3be.png

The side impact airbag connector set aside with resistors attached. This was deleted because of the OEM CSL door panels... the steering wheel and seats coming back together...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-12at31031PM_zps289aa326.png

Still can't get over the transformation from grey to black!!!
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-12at30944PM_zpse9cd4371.png

Love how my red gauge needles looked in this pic...:thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-12at31017PM_zps2809d1da.png

Finally, the CSL center console all finished up and properly wired...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-12at31043PM_zpsa0a30829.png

Well, that's it for today. Got most done and the seats properly reconnected. I have to get some hardware to permanently mount my CSL door panels on both the driver's and passenger's door and then the interior renovation will be complete. The cold weather did not help and I took my time to ensure everything was done properly. I have a sense of accomplishment in doing this project because I have never attempted doing something as extensive as swapping out my entire interior...it has been a very fulfilling project for me :thumbsup

Thanks BP for coming up to lend a hand....even though you feel you didn't do much today, you were of big help for me. I appreciate the pics you helped take and all the little things you have done during my restoration project! :thumbsup

[kayger12]

Looking good Charlie. Loving the new look already.

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[cakM3]

Looking good Charlie. Loving the new look already.

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Thanks Keith! Feels good knowing all this was done by two people :thumbsup

Always good to have friends stop by to lend a hand :)


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[ELCID86]

Nice progress. Always reassuring to have a co-worker.

[Avetiso]

Great work, Chuck! Interior is looking fantastic.

[QC_ZHP]

+1, coming along nicely.

[danewilson77]

Looking good Charlie. Loving the new look already.

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+1

[cakM3]

Thanks everyone!!! Just looking at my interior is giving me the serious itch to take the ///M out once everything is put back together but it's in hibernation until May so I will resort to keeping her inside the garage until better weather arrives.....it will make it that much more sweeter when I take her out...;)

[cakM3]

Here are a few pictures I took using my iPhone from today's work....you can see tools and such scattered around....I'm not necessarily a neat worker but the end result is perfection :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2014-01-12at70709PM_zpsc75824dd.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2014-01-12at70803PM_zps16e37791.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2014-01-12at70902PM_zpsfb11da01.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2014-01-12at70729PM_zps1fe09d92.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2014-01-12at70823PM_zpsd2892247.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2014-01-12at70834PM_zps99b8c9f3.png

[PirateZHP]

Looks great, Charlie!

[cakM3]

Looks great, Charlie!

Thanks Matt! :thumbsup

[derbo]

Mm black carpet.

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[cakM3]

Mm black carpet.

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Black carpet > Grey carpet any day Derek ;)


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[MiniD]

Your M3 is perfect. So much detail.

[cakM3]

Your M3 is perfect. So much detail.

Thanks :thumbsup

[derbo]

Black carpet > Grey carpet any day Derek ;)


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Oh I know. :D

[johnrando]

Very nice Charlie.

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[cakM3]

I'm glad that I finally was able to source these parts from a good friend of mine and then come across the OEM CSL parts I recently acquired....it's like a dream for me to do this to my ///M.

One of the nice touches is the tri-stitched alcantara steering wheel I purchased from Bill a few months ago. It's all starting to come together and I'm very happy to see all this work show...:thumbsup

Thanks John for your kind words.....in fact I really appreciate all the support I have been given thus far from the "family" - thank you :)


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[az3579]

I'm glad I could help in some way. I am stunned by how NEW your interior looks, even on the parts that you haven't yet replaced. With the exception of the front seats, you could sit this car in a dealership and the interior will be the same condition as all of the cars in the showroom, if not, BETTER.

It's impossible to fathom how this car could have almost as many miles as mine has and look this new.

And folks, these CSL door panels... my goodness. The amount of pure secks is unmeasureable.

[cakM3]

Thanks BP :thumbsup

Right now there's a few things left to do before the 2014 season starts...

- Illuminated ///M Door sills
- 1x1 carbon fiber engine cover
- swap out my Scorza CSL bootlid for my new OEM CSL bootlid
- change out my OE brake system for the ZCP upgrade including rotors...
- swap out my parcel shelf for a black one....
- reposition my rear side speakers over to my rear parcel shelf
- get new ///M floor mats

I'm afraid the list never stops for me....

[derbo]

its a healthy list..

[cakM3]

Thanks Derek! A healthy list but doable ;)


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[BeachBody]

Looks like you've been really busy working on the ///M Charlie! :cheers

[cakM3]

Looks like you've been really busy working on the ///M Charlie! :cheers

Thanks Apryl :)

Yeah I've been busy working on the ///M for my upcoming 2014 season :biggrin

Today I picked up and installed my OEM CSL bootlid :thumbsup I still have to do some minor adjustments but the fitment is what I expected - perfection :)
Here are a few pics of my installed OEM CSL bootlid :biggrin Yeah, I have a lot to smile about right now ;)

This was taken while at my friend's body shop where the bootlid was resprayed. He matched the TiAg perfectly...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at41837PM_zpsb8512b1e.png

Can't get over how awesome the clear looks on my new bootlid!
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at41923PM_zps9d1dbf15.png

These bootlids were manufactured in Italy for BMW...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at42128PM_zpsdae32a10.png
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at42141PM_zpsaa3814c9.png

The two bootlids together...only time I will ever see this....
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at41943PM_zpse807b01e.png
What was amazing is that the Scorza CSL rep bootlid happens to be much lighter than the OEM CSL bootlid I replaced it with...

In order to thread the wiring harness to the bootlid, I had to take off these plugs since the channels inside the bootlid was much tighter...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at41959PM_zpse1a2561e.png

Once this was done, routing the wiring harness was very easy with help of a wire hanger to help snake the harness thru...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at42016PM_zpsd6113976.png

Here is the new bootlid mounted on the ///M....finally!
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at42039PM_zpsd60ee1e7.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at42104PM_zpsb0355cad.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at42050PM_zpsbb08643e.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at42116PM_zps2ae98083.png

Driver's side has a slightly bigger gap over the passenger's side....this is where I have to do some slight adjustments but I will do this tomorrow...enjoying the rest of the day taking it easy ;)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at42157PM_zpscabbe020.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-18at42209PM_zps93e99f0d.png

I've always wanted to have the OEM CSL bootlid mounted on the ///M but couldn't justify spending the $2500 to buy this bootlid. I ended up getting this bootlid from a forum member at M3Forum for a very decent price so I had to move on this....I'm glad I did ;)

[Hermes]

Sweet work!

[ELCID86]

Nice boot!


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[PirateZHP]

Looking good!

[danewilson77]

Looks great.

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[cakM3]

Sweet work!


Nice boot!


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Looking good!


Looks great.

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Thanks guys! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Great to see all the pieces and work come together.

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[Avetiso]

:thumbsup Good work. I'd love a CSL style lid for my sedan, but they pricey. :shifty

[3ZHP]

Looking GOOD, Charlie

[cakM3]

Great to see all the pieces and work come together.

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:thumbsup Good work. I'd love a CSL style lid for my sedan, but they pricey. :shifty


Looking GOOD, Charlie

Thanks guys! Today I will be looking at connecting the car to the battery and start her up for the first time in almost a month. If the roads are nice I might take the ///M out for a short drive today...:)

[danewilson77]

Do you have someone else with a large umbrella run next to the car? Hehe...

In for outside pics.

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[BCS_ZHP]

Looking great Charlie!

[cakM3]

Do you have someone else with a large umbrella run next to the car? Hehe...

In for outside pics.

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hehehehe..... now that was very funny Dane! Once I get everything put together I will be sure to take several good pics to upload. Right now I'm headed into the garage to tweak my bootlid for that perfect fit :)


Looking great Charlie!

Thanks Bruce. This "winter project" has taken a lot of my time to ensure I complete it just right. There were several times where I had to backtrack because something wasn't done exactly the way I wanted it so rather than putting up with less than perfect work, I just redid that part to get the right finish. I still have the rear parcel shelf to do and am waiting on parts from Germany to arrive next week. Also, with the OEM CSL bootlid weighing more than my Scorza CSL REP bootlid, I had to order a new trunk shock so that will be arriving with the rest of my parts on Wednesday. It never ends... I can never leave good enough alone regarding my two BMWs.....:facepalm

[cakM3]

One issue I had when I got my CSL bootlid is this hole in-between my license plate lights...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-19at114301AM_zpsfc1a1940.png

Wasn't sure exactly what this is for....perhaps a remote trunk release? Not sure but I knew that I had to get this hole plugged so this was my solution for the time being until I find out exactly what this hole is used for...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-19at114317AM_zpsad7ff7c8.png

[Hermes]

Rear view camera?

[cakM3]

Rear view camera?

I was thinking the same exact thing! I think this summer I will be adding just that :thumbsup

Today I finally finished mounting my CSL door cards....here are a few pics I took using my iPhone for all to see. I have to say....I love the new look!!!

Driver's door
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-19at95016PM_zps67f703e0.png

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/20/8asy4u9u.jpg

Passenger's door
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-19at95058PM_zpsa644234f.png

Top view of driver's door looking down...notice the door handles and how the door mirror switch was removed...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/20/e9u4uryb.jpg

A pic of the driver's rear door card
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/20/ajy3uzag.jpg

Now I'm going to hook the battery back up bringing the ///M back to life :)

Tomorrow I plan to take better quality pictures of my work ;) Hope it turned out as all of you expected! :thumbsup Right now I got some serious cleaning to do to get the ///M up to par :)

[kayger12]

Looks awesome, Charlie! Nice work!!

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[cakM3]

Thanks Keith!!! It was challenging for sure but well worth the effort required to make all of this work :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Looking forward to seeing this in person someday soon.

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[cakM3]

Looking forward to seeing this in person someday soon.

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Perhaps sometime in 2014 my friend! :thumbsup

[Lanister]

:drool

[derbo]

Amazing work Charlie!

[cakM3]

Thanks everyone! I started up my ///M for the first time in a month now and was greeted to this...

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-19at80247PM_zpsf65e874a.png

No fault lights or issues whatsoever! I'm amazed I was able to take everything inside apart w/o use of any DIYs or Bently manual then put it all back together!

Now that the ugly grey interior is gone, I feel like I got a new ///M. I'm loving the new look. Even the relocated door mirror switch worked w/o any issues. It was a lot of painstaking work but like I said.....well worth the "extra" effort required to make it all happen :biggrin

I still have some work to do before my ///M is ready for the 2014 season but I'm well on my way to make this happen ;) Thanks again to everyone for all the positive comments and suggestions! :thumbsup

[PirateZHP]

Absolutely beautiful, Charlie.

[BCS_ZHP]

Never any doubt, you would have been disappointed if you had "error" lights, great job Charlie!

[cakM3]

Never any doubt, you would have been disappointed if you had "error" lights, great job Charlie!

Thanks Bruce! With every major project, my confidence has grown exponentially! I couldn't ask for a better source for help than here in this forum! :thumbsup

I'll wipe down the ///M tomorrow and take a few pics showing the interior in better lighting :)

[cakM3]

Lighting was kinda funky today but I did manage to get a few pics today to share with everyone... :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at83903PM_zpsc7fb5874.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at83915PM_zps9e70ab75.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at84007PM_zps51aea282.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at84019PM_zps59f58a7b.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at83950PM_zps1728fc42.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at83939PM_zpsfe9eb7c0.png

Pictures don't do justice to these CSL door cards....they are that awesome!

The OEM CSL bootlid installed...I was over at my friend's this afternoon getting all the final adjustments to have this bootlid aligned perfectly. Man was this a royal PITA to do...glad I won't be doing this again!

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at84030PM_zpse1c7595b.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at84041PM_zpsda63139e.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at84051PM_zps63f95533.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-01-20at84101PM_zps805d53d2.jpg

[danewilson77]

Looks perfect Chuck.

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[cakM3]

Thanks Dane! Hard work starting to show ;)


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[johnrando]

Thx for the extra pics Charlie, looking good!

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[Pip]

I'm glad I was late to catch up on this thread because I didn't have to wait for the fantastic photos! The M looks fantastic with the new interior. Keep up the good work :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Thanks John and Sean! This is still work in progress :) Sean....you know what my plans for my ///M is :thumbsup:


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[midlandtech]

Last pic is epic... looking good

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[derbo]

Those door cards look awesome! Can't wait till you have some seats in there to offset the stock seat look!

[QC_ZHP]

:drool Speechless.

[Avetiso]

Love it, Charlie!

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[cakM3]

Last pic is epic... looking good

taptalk + Note 3

Thanks Steve! :)


Those door cards look awesome! Can't wait till you have some seats in there to offset the stock seat look!

Derek, the seats might take longer than anticipated but eventually I will be putting black leather/heated/carbon backshell Recaro Sportster CS seats into the ///M :thumbsup


:drool Speechless.

Thanks Steve! :thumbsup


Love it, Charlie!

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Appreciate it Dario! It's guys like you who have shown courage in taking on huge projects and detailed progress in build threads that have helped me to do something I would have otherwise not tried :) Over the next month or so I will look back and appreciate what I have done and begin a separate thread to detail everything I have done here :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Charlie. I know you wouldn't sell your beautiful CSL door cards, but if you ever do, can I has first dibs?

[cakM3]

Charlie. I know you wouldn't sell your beautiful CSL door cards, but if you ever do, can I has first dibs?

John, you're right I would never part out or sell my ///M but if that were ever to happen, you get first dibs my friend...;)

[johnrando]

:thumbsup

[PirateZHP]

Just got to see all the pics. This is awesome! I don't know that you could have done anything better! Absolutely stunning!

[cakM3]

Just got to see all the pics. This is awesome! I don't know that you could have done anything better! Absolutely stunning!

Appreciate the kind words Matt! :thumbsup There's more I have in store for my ///M.....got to do the best I can for this wonderful car! It's been a wonderful journey and evolution :)

[Hermes]

John, you're right I would never part out or sell my ///M but if that were ever to happen, you get first dibs my friend...;)

Well... since you will be replacing your seats can I call dibs on the M3 front seats? ;)

[cakM3]

Well... since you will be replacing your seats can I call dibs on the M3 front seats? ;)

Damn! I can't believe family members already calling dibs on parts from my ///M! :) JP of course you can have dibs on the M3 front seats when I replace them with my Recaros. I will call and talk to you when that time comes :thumbsup

[Hermes]

hahahaha, thanks bro!

[cakM3]

Tonight I decided that I will be adding the latest brand new Intravee II and Alpine KCA-420i (still in original box and plastic cover) iPod adapter and a long AI net cable to my ///M's stereo system. :) Then I can add an Alpine PXA-H100 sound processor. I have learned today that with the Alpine PXA-H100 connected, the intravee tricks the OE nav into thinking an OEM DSP sound processor is connected allowing for full control through the factory MKIV UI. This is something lacking in my ///M at present which hopefully will be rectified...:)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ScreenShot2014-01-23at123312AM_zpsae9b78a6.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ScreenShot2014-01-23at124338AM_zpse0c5f614.png

Once I add the sound processor above and have all the necessary connections set up, I should have a display on my nav screen like this:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ScreenShot2014-01-23at124107AM_zps007e5b44.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ScreenShot2014-01-23at124146AM_zps67918aa6.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ScreenShot2014-01-23at124050AM_zps9463f8ac.png

I'm looking at doing this before the 2014 Mafia reunion meet in May :thumbsup:

[ELCID86]

Sounds awesome. Keep us posted.


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[ryankokesh]

Very nice!


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[johnrando]

Moar good stuff!

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[cakM3]

I'm on a timeline to get the ///M ready for the reunion meet. This is something I should be able to accomplish before arriving onsite at the meet...:thumbsup

There's plenty of time to get this done....right now I'm researching into doing this but know it can be done since Ian (Obioban) has already done this to his ///M. :)

As a very few here know....there will be more to come regarding my ///M project...;)

[cakM3]

Today I hit a snag thanks to our wonderful US Postal service! I ordered a carbon fiber engine cover from Tekarbon and their product arrived yesterday but I was not home to take delivery of this item so I had to go to the post office to pick it up today after work. To my surprise I found the shipped box opened and it was apparent that whoever did the packaging did a very poor job prepping the package for shipment because the box was not adequately taped for shipment. Upon closer inspection of the anticipated product there were numerous cracks on the carbon fiber. It was very disappointing to see since you could easily see the quality of this fine product.

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Broken%20Items/photo6_zps9ca7f9ce.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Broken%20Items/photo8_zps8de4f7a0.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Broken%20Items/photo1_zpsdb63af9f.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Broken%20Items/photo2_zps5fe399d9.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Broken%20Items/photo3_zpsd85288c1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Broken%20Items/photo4_zpsd75ec9ab.jpg


I sent an email to Tekarbon and am waiting to see if this company will stand behind their product and provide good customer service. Here's hoping they will step up and do the right thing! I don't know....but are shipping companies doing a lousy job shipping products?!?!?!? This is the third time I had to deal with damaged goods being shipped out...it's more like a crap shoot whether or not your purchased item will arrived undamaged....:facepalm

Guess the carbon fiber fairies will have to work double-time to get this right!

[Pip]

Hopefully they'll offer great CS. I've heard good things so hopefully it'll be a smooth process. It does look really nice minus the cracks.

[QC_ZHP]

Wow. I would be livid. What's the next step?

[cakM3]

Wow. I would be livid. What's the next step?

Inside I want to scream but in reality you have to have a cool head and exercise lots of control if you want to work thing out during times like this....believe me after seeing the rest of the undamaged parts of this engine cover, I died today.....oh the poor carbon fiber fairies who made this product......:(


Hopefully they'll offer great CS. I've heard good things so hopefully it'll be a smooth process. It does look really nice minus the cracks.

Sean, this is what I'm hoping as well. I sent them an email with pictures showing the extent of damages to this item "as it arrived" to my location. I am hoping they will resend me the product that I had already paid for and this time pay more attention to how this product is wrapped up for shipment. It was apparent the person who wrapped up my product did a half-azz job doing so...:facepalm

[Vas]

Looks like they did a poor job packaging it. Then a list job taping the box.

No fragile labels wither so box was thrown around.

Good luck.

[ELCID86]

What a shame. Hope they treat you right.


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