[RajB]

So at the weekend I finally started the strip down and fitting of the M3 components.

Luckily Saturday was a dry day as decided to do the main strip down outside as all the parts were spread out all over the place lol.

Started with removing the side skirts to enable access to he lower bolts for the wings. Then bumper off/wheel arch liners and ended up like this:





Then removed the slam panel/bumper bar:





Had to swap all the components over but used new M3 lock plates etc.

It's amazing when you start something like this you find more and more little bits and pieces required to complete a project like this.

So once I got the new slam panel and the M3 CF bumper bar in she kind of started to look a little better:



New brake/cooler ducting added and then had to make up a bracket for the horns either side:

[RajB]

Now the M3 wings I picked up cheap needed a little tlc as the one had a chip on the corner and the other had one of the holding tabs broken.

Gave them to Ungie to sort and what a top job as always from him.

Corner built up on the one:





Tab repaired on the other:





Then primered up and painted the inside edges:

[abeardo83]

Awesome - are you going full M3, or a wide body style look?

[RajB]

Originally Posted by abeardo83

Awesome - are you going full M3, or a wide body style look?

Full M3 for the front end. All genuine bits.

Rear will be custom wider arches and the rear bumper hybrid between genuine M3 and my Sport one. Rear end was all inspired by Az (so I blame him for it all LOL).

[RajB]

So wings on however discovered an issue with on of the driver side retaining clips.

Initially both on:







But now with the passenger one properly and headlight in too.



Also done some of the smaller time consuming items like washer jet, relocation of temp sensor, redrilling the air scoop holes etc etc.

[Ao1]

So looking forward to seeing this unfolding and the end result.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Ao1

So looking forward to seeing this unfolding and the end result.

Cheers buddy.

It's certainly starting to get there now.

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by RajB

Cheers buddy.

It's certainly starting to get there now.

About bloody time......

Looking great so far

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Calluhan

About bloody time......

Looking great so far

Ha ha cheers.

Yeah was waiting till it was the weeks before the rear arch work as less time without the car then.

[Tinsta]

Ohhh... nice progress..

[mob17]

Exciting times!

[Tinsta]

Its been 24 hours since the last update... more info..more pics..more vids!

[Kali]

Can't wait to see this finished!

[old grey steve]

bloody hell Raj you never stop do you bet your glad you've got that nice garage

But gotta say

[russjonesr]

Raj you are one crazy dude! Amazing work matey

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Tinsta

Its been 24 hours since the last update... more info..more pics..more vids!

LOL and oh know the score where it's at now.

Originally Posted by Kali

Can't wait to see this finished!

Finally at stage 2 now. Will get pics up later on this evening.

Originally Posted by old grey steve

bloody hell Raj you never stop do you bet your glad you've got that nice garage

But gotta say

Ha ha it never ever stops
Soooo glad of the garage for sure.

Originally Posted by russjonesr

Raj you are one crazy dude! Amazing work matey

Thanks buddy.
After all this will definitely arrange a meet for some food and drinks as still want to see yours and go for a spin lol.

[RajB]

So more pics.

Got the driver wing sorted and then M3 washer bottle in place:





Then no more winking with the light back in too:





Really coming together now.

So after drilling the PDC holes and heating/aligning some small kinks below the headlights got the bumper on:

[RajB]

So got the bonnet on Saturday to finish it all off so final thing was the reason for all this:





Then Sunday drove her down to London for Stage 2. Had to fill up at the Shell station so thought take a quick pic:



Did get some funny looks driving her down like this.

Once down there quickly swapped the rear rims over so she's ready to go:



Will put some pics up of the stage 2 work.

[R99]

Will they be painting the new wings, bonnet, bumper etc whilst still on the car, or will they be removing them, and then re-fitting them for you?

[RajB]

Originally Posted by R99

Will they be painting the new wings, bonnet, bumper etc whilst still on the car, or will they be removing them, and then re-fitting them for you?

The company doing the arch work isn't doing the painting. That'll be done by someone else.

Front wings were painted on the inside edges etc before I fitted them so can be painted on the car now but the bonnet and bumper etc will be removed and painted but all at the same time to keep the colour match spot on.

[Tinsta]

A rather expensive way to get a square setup

[Sparky68]

Looking great mate.