She sounds fun...:)
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She sounds fun...:)
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Originally Posted by 330i Lover
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Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Yes, she is a very cool person and great fun to be around. She's almost as sarcastic as I am.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
I hope I don't ever meet her. I don't think I can handle the combined amount of sarcasm without my brain exploding. :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Karl Lazlo
Well now, that isn't a very nice thing to say.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
It actually is pretty awesome. People have commented that we are very similar in many aspects, including our biting sarcasm and a general shadiness. I am sure you will meet her over the spring. I would love to see heads explode!Quote:
I don't think I can handle the combined amount of sarcasm without my brain exploding. :biggrin
The point below is the only reason I said that. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Karl Lazlo
Otherwise she sounds awesome. Your combined sarcastic forces requires special training to handle though, based on your description of her!
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It actually is pretty awesome. People have commented that we are very similar in many aspects, including our biting sarcasm and a general shadiness. I am sure you will meet her over the spring. I would love to see heads explode!
I would love to see that! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Yes, it is true I know many people ;)
I'm enjoying this thread and progress Ray!! :thumbsup Especially while at work! :p
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It would be 37 kinds of awesome!Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
Glad to contribute to the lack of productivity!Quote:
I'm enjoying this thread and progress Ray!! :thumbsup Especially while at work! :p
This thread is fun and I haven't even done anything to the car of substance. All I have to show for my efforts is a rad support and fan sitting in my kitchen. It seems like a logical place, right next to the box of parts for my 03 (clutch, shifter bits and strut mounts)
I am going to stop cooking for myself. As long as the approach to coffee maker is clear for foot traffic, my kitchen could be a good place for BMW parts.
Ray I have a line on a set of euro headers for E46 M3.... are you interested??
Lazlo, i'm diggin your sig. Tell your gf we're not the weirdos but maybe shhhhheeeeeee is? I know you are but what am I?! :P
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Well, well. I knew it would happen. Vultures with parts for sale...Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
Psssst. Hey kid, wanna' get high...?
Yes, Charlie, we will need to talk.
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by 330i Lover
Well, given that she is dating me, that will give a little insight into her state of mind. With that being said, she has two rescue dogs (your dog photo is apropos) and I articulated it to her last night thusly, "You rescue dogs that were abandoned and unloved. I am doing the same. This M3 will be brought back to its original glory; it will be cared for, properly maintained and loved." She laughed and called me names. Oh well. BMW people are weird, I guess.Quote:
Tell your gf we're not the weirdos but maybe shhhhheeeeeee is? I know you are but what am I?! :P
Just trying to be the enabler Ray :biggrin Sent you a PM :thumbsupQuote:
Originally Posted by Karl Lazlo
Lol all
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OK – So far, here is the running tab as of this date, 12/5.
Not including the car, this is what I have sitting in my kitchen, or enroute.
USED: $964.97
- L & R xenon assemblies with corner lights - $450.00 (Ebay)
- Radiator support and pusher fan - $199.95 (Ebay)
- AC Condenser - $49.90 (Ebay)
- Airbox and MAF (Botond is going to cry) - $135.00 (Ebay)
- Air Conditioning Lines – $130.12 (Ebay)
NEW: $1,018.15
- L & R Headlight trim and fender liners - $136.21 (Guten)
- Radiator Shroud and mounting gear - $297.38 (Turner)
- Coolant Expansion Tank, OFHG, VCG, VANOS oil line, filter, etc - $493.76 (Turner)
- Headlight trim (L & R) - $90.80 (Ebay)
OUTSTANDING (assuming buying new and at street prices, as I am hoping to bring down the spend on the hood and bumper cover by finding used): $3,750.00
Hood and assorted bits, bumper cover and assorted bits, headlight eyebrows, tires, Beisan VANOS stuff (priority B), cooling system overhaul kit, mirror repair, odds and ends (trim and attachment hardware)
Overall, this is right where I expected to land with respect to parts. Even adding in a Priority B VANOS gear… Now, all I have to do is beg, borrow, steal and negotiate for the little body work (fender) and paint… Furthermore, in the grand scheme of things, I am rationalizing some of the gear as not part of the "rebuild" (e.g.: Cooling Overhaul Kit and oil gaskets) as if I bought an M3 off the street, all those things would have to be done, anyway. At least, that helps me sleep better at night.
Looks like this is going to be a fun rebuild. Reading through this, I see many similarities that I did years ago.
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So far, so good.Quote:
Originally Posted by 3ZHPGUY
Cool! All I have to show now is a bunch of cardboard boxes and packing material. We will see how well all this stuff goes together and what I have forgotten...Quote:
Reading through this, I see many similarities that I did years ago.
I'm sure you'll find a lot of this is easy to reassemble.... looking forward to seeing progress once you start Ray! :thumbsup
GL!
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X2! Good Luck. [emoji106]Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
Dis gun b guuud! :thumbup
Thanks! You and cakM3 are on my speed dial for M3 goodies next summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by WOLFN8TR
I sure hope so. I hope I don't find a bag of snakes as I get deeper into this. I will slip (deeper) into madness if this turns into any kind of goat rodeo.Quote:
Originally Posted by yura
No problem Ray! I'll be happy to assist in any way I can my friend! :thumbsupQuote:
Originally Posted by Karl Lazlo
Thanks, dude. I think after this project, I will have to set up a gofundme page to offset the costs of adopting "rescue" M3s... :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
Practical joke time... Approved by Charlie.
So, between parts for the project and on-line Christmas shopping, I have cardboard boxes and parts all strewn about. Today's UPS shipment contained no BMW parts, but rather, the final present for my girlfriend. I am thinking it would be beyond funny if I replaced her gift (thoughtfully wrapped in a blue/white Tiffany box) with some random M3 part for her to open on Christmas day. I will go a long way for a joke, but I am afraid for my personal safety.
Haha ... I say go for it ! Her reaction will be priceless.
Go for it. Or since you've got a ton of cardboard boxes, wrap it in progressively smaller boxes, like Russian dolls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Lazlo
Hmmmm. I like that idea. With a slight twist. I have a bunch of bubble wrap. I could wind a bunch of bubble wrap around it, taking forever to get to the treat inside. I have already test-fitted an AC Drying Container (p/n: 64538377330) into the Tiffany box.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
I'm a horrible person.
Ray.... I love the multiple box idea!! I say do that then video your gf opening this present. Seeing her reaction would absolutely be priceless and you can show her that video for years to come! ;)
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when I first started dating my x wife, she wanted jewelry really bad so I wrapped her jewelry in a sweater box... when I gave her the box, the look on her face was hilarious. You definitely gotta prank her :santa1
Saw the box Ray is going to use.... absolutely perfect Ray! :thumbsup
I think I will wrap her actual gift in the AC Dryer box...
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Well, my lovely g/f and I swapped gifts on Friday - holidays are crazy with split families - kids, travel, etc...
As expected, her reaction was predictable - She first asked "WTF is this?" and had to explain the part and purpose (AC Drying Container) after which, I was called an asshole, physically struck and commented that it was good joke. Payback for making fun of my "BMW problem."
She also asked a funny question - "Tell me, what do you look at more often on the internet? Porn or BMW content?"
I lied; told her that I look at porn more often. She called me out on it.
In addition to very thoughtful and romantic gifts from her, she is covering a lapping day for me so I can, "go play with one of my cars."
As of this date, not including purchase price, I am into this project for $2,563.91 (less 11.95 for a coffee cup). The major outstanding parts and pieces that have not been sourced yet: Hood, bumper cover & mounting hardware, cooling system (rad, hoses, WP, belts) and tires. Little parts (mounting hardware and quantities) are being inventoried.
And a call-out to cakM3 - He hooked me up with donated fogs for my M Project! Thanks, Charlie!
Not a problem Ray, I threw in a set of OEM 9006 bulbs for you as well! Looking forward to seeing your ///M put back together! :thumbsup
Well, first road trip will involve having dinner - seafood on me in RI!Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
I love it! :thumbsup Be sure to bring Botond with you when you come up ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Lazlo
He will, of course, get an invite.Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
Installed my Dinan strut brace.
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Very nice Ray! Very nice! ;)
Too cold to put on my car, might as well go to good use between trips to the cleaner.Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
Decorating with car parts like Charlie?! ;-)
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic
Ha!.......... nice Shawn! :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86