NeVSaX/NeV_M3's BMW e46 M3 *New pictures*

[NeV_M3]

Hi everyone, i've been a member of Sax-P now for quite sometime, and never got round to actually starting a progress thread. I have taken pleantly of pictures of my car over the period that i've owned it so i'll try and put them in order and talk you through what i've done.


Ok my first car... was a (now dont laugh to hard) was a fiesta 1.1 quartz, obviously in a "quartz blue" colour and was a "special" addition because it had a sunroof whhoooooo hoooooo!!

was in fact a good little first car, but unfortunately i stuck my nose out too far on a roundabout and a petrol tanker collected me on its rear bumper, heres the damage...

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/IMG_1176.jpg

The driver of the petrol tanker stopped and took my details and it went through insurance and i lost my NCD, even though there was almost no damage to the tanker at all (just a slightly bent rear tail light) my car was damaged enough that it wasn't worth the repair bill, so i sold it on ebay for £65... (bargain)


The Saxo

I started looking for a new car and had already been saving for a new one at the time, ( i know i wanted to get rid of my old fiesta for a newer car, but i didn't really want to destroy it )
I looked into saxo's, as i'd always quite liked the looks of them but found the VTS would be far to expensive on insurance with zero NCD. The VTR it was then, looked at a few a finally set my heart on a Black Y reg (2001) VTR with 18,000 on the clock totally standard.

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/firstday3front.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/firstday2rear.jpg

Really fell in love with the ol' VTR and was impressed with its "performance" (well i did move from a 55BHP fiesta to a 100BHP Saxo) and the handling.

As time went by i noticed more and more VTRs the same as mine around where i live, so decided on modding the car a little, to help show some individually.


The first was a dimma grill, again now every tom, dick and harry have one, but at the time it made my Saxo feel special again

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/dimmagrill.jpg

So first mod, so good not too tacky etc... but my second one "wtf" was i thinking

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Rearlights2lexass.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Rearlightslexass.jpg

Black lexass lights, its amazing what you'll buy on ebay when your first starting out modifying a car, lets just say they didn't last long...


Lesson Learnt

My New rear lights were, standard Mk1 rear clusters sprayed black with a coat of clear lacquer. I really liked these lights, and still have them on now (even tho i have to change them back to standards for the MOT)

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/rearlightsblack.jpg


Alloys

Next change was alloys, i dont mind the original VTR wheels but i felt the car need a bit of a change...
I looked for a set of 16" alloys as i wanted the wheels to be bigger than the standards but still fit into the arches with no problems.
I bought these TSW reflex alloys, with 195 40 16 tyres so i knew they would fit, even when i finally got round to lowering the car. Sorry for the poor picture quality in these pics... damn camera phone.

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/TSW1.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/TSW3.jpg


Also at the time of ordering the alloys, i also treated myself to a set of Morette headlights. I'd always liked the style of them and never saw them on that many saxos.
I didn't just stick them straight on the car, but instead waited for my mate Tim, to spray them up for me.

A week later i was ready to stick them on too.
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/morettes.jpg

It felt great at first have the morettes on, however one night coming home from work, saw a black saxo coming up behind me with morettes headlights on too... And it was a VTS (i felt sooooooooooo inferior lol)


More Mods...

Ok so now im getting to the point where i know alot of you are gonna say "what have you done" yep i got myself a body kit. I really wanted to get a full dimma kit and do things proper... but the dimma body parts where not affordable at the time. (i know your really thinking things are going downhill now...)
To i decided to get a Saxo Demon Kit from Essex racing. First off Great company to deal with, fast postage and the kit was very well packed.

Took the kit round to Tims to get it sprayed up, went back a week later to drop my car off for him to fit it for me, and also inspect the bumpers he'd done for me... man i just wish i could spray like him they looked sweet as fook.
Anyway left him the keys friday night, and went home waiting for a phone call to say he's fitted it and its ready to go... Phone rang, but wait its only 11am surly not even me ol' pal Timmy could fit it all by then?
Sure enough, no he couldn't. Turned out the bumpers when lined up with the cars bodywork where not flush, far bloody from it on the rear bumper. So tim offered to smooth the rear bumper into the rear arches and do the best he could.
Just goes to show dont get a cheaper body kit and think it will fit perfect...

Tim fitted the front bumper and this how it looked once i got it Home...
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/frontbumper2firstdone.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/frontbumperfirstdone.jpg

Next weekend i dropped it of to Tim again to try and sort the rear bumper out. Well time went by a few days later and Tims saying its all on and ready for me to pick it up... I can't wait to see it (like a kid at christmas)
I also got the Mesh at the front changed to black to help tone it down and bit as silver was a "little in ya face" and the sidestrips sprayed too.

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/front2newbumper.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/sidenotlowered.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Rearsidenewbumpers.jpg


Sax-P

I was really happy with my car, that the main thing for anyone modding their car. But it was now (march 2008, even tho i first registered in October 2007), i really started getting more involved on saxperience.com (designing signatures, doing photoshops etc)
I noticed people were not going for the whole body kit thing anymore, but a more smart subtle saxo...
I'd spent to much money on my car to just pull everything off and do what was popular, plus that was the reason i was trying to make my car standout and be special to me. So i stuck with it, but took notice of what other people were doing... T-cutting badges, 106 Gti interiors etc, damn i had to get me one of these ;) and start changing those damn VTR seats. hahaha

Right so my first Sax-P mods were, T-cutting my rear badges and de-wipering the rear screen. I also Designed a custom door badge and Chris-IOW sort them out for me (these look great so if you need a badge i've sure he can sort you out, and if you need help with a design drop me a PM)

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/stealthbadges.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/stealthbadgesoncar.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/de-wiperrear.jpg

I also looked into getting some custom car mats with my design on them...
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/customMats1-1.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/customMatsDetail.jpg


GTi Interior

Great news! Finally got myself a 106 GTi interior on ebay, I couldn't wait to fit it in and start enjoying the "comfort"

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/GtiinteriorEBAY.jpg

That picture is actually from the ebay listing, but the next few are after i installed the seats (thanks to Pred for your help and great guide for fitting these) I sourced a new gear knob and door cards from a 106 quicksilver, The black and silver gear knob just suited the interior perfect, and the quicksilver doorcards looked spot on and also just had the "normal door handles" on the type with the electric mirrors built in (if you know what i mean)

Interior in, looks so smart from a distance or if your sitting in it. (love this picture as it makes the car look like its been lowered on my drive when backed in.)
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/frontnewbumpernotlowered.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/frontseats1.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/rearseats.jpg

I sold the original GTi door cards to SaxoMark here on Sax-P (pleasure to deal with you mate) and set about installing the quicksilver door cards to the car with the much loved half leather seats.

Cheers to Stevet for your help on fitting the 106 door cards to a saxo, was so much easier once i'd read your guide.

From this...
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Fromthisdoor.jpg

To This...
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/tothisdoor.jpg


Lowering

I've had the car sometime now and done quite a bit to it, but it was still sitting on stilts... was time to lower it. I bought a full Gmax kit from an *online shop*, and some must of mucked up the order as i received TWO 55mm lowering kits...

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Gmaxkit.jpg

Sold the second one on ebay, which helped pay for it to get lowered at the garage.

Before and after
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/sidenotlowered.jpghttp://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/sideLowered.jpg

Its ment to be dropped 55mm, but looks more like 40/45mm, not a bad thing as i can still get in the drive and over speedbumps without too much hassle.


Latest touches

At the moment i've just finished off my interior by spray the center console, lower console and air vents etc a gloss metalic black, look great in my opinion with the GTi interior.
Also painted the calipers yellow, and fitted one of stendogs ariels. Now all i want to do it get the wheels sprayed anthracite and the exhaust sorted too.

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/interior.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/interior2.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/interior3.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Centerconsole.jpg

Thanks stendog - ariel looks great and i can still use the radio ( on the rare occasion i do, CDs/ MP3s FTW!)
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Frontariel.jpg

Love how low my car looks when backed on the drive
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/SideDrivewayverylowlooking.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/RearDrivewayverylowlooking.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/lookupatfront.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/frontrain.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/yellowcaliperssideon.jpg


Well thats it atm, sorry about the dissertation. Comments and opinions and advise are all welcome. I know its not everyones cup of tea...

NeV

[Goldsax]

Damn that car is fittttt.....what type of ariel have you got??

[NeV_M3]

A guy on here (stendog) is selling custom ariels for £12, its basically a smoothed over original saxo ariel base.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee211/stendog/newaerial.jpg

Threads here (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158797) in the sale section

[Goldsax]

Ok thanks mate, nice car :D

[s3tre2003]

for a kitted saxo it looks smart..

body work looks really tidy mate.. and well done on being different

your mates seems to have done a bloody good job getting that rear bumper sitting well

with the lower console bit.. have you had any trouble with chipping or anything? wana do mine but am always chucking things in there and worried about it chipping

[D-Star]

same as above very very smart even with the kit on it, not my sorta thing but you have pulled it off looks smart as fook mate keep up the good work and keep us posted :y:

[Elliott]

cars loooking nice

[Kte]

Really like your car Nev - you can tell you have put a lot of care into it. Like the subtle touches (stealthy work!)

[SAJosh]

that looks amazing, also loving all the minor details that you did to just add to the bigger picture

sexual.

[Ben]

Car looks very smart! Very tidy, not too in your face!

[Peejous]

Nice progress thread mate. lovely looking car. :y:

[Karl]

Need nicer rims mate.

[NeV_M3]

Thanks for all your comments :y:
Karl - what wheels do you think...? I would really love to get some OZ super Ts on there in anthracite, but i don't really wanna spend out too much... now im thinking of joining the Clio-P side of the forum ;)

[NeV_M3]

with the lower console bit.. have you had any trouble with chipping or anything? wana do mine but am always chucking things in there and worried about it chipping

Well its only been in the car two days, and so far i've had no problems. But i've added three coats of lacquer and let it fully harden off, Im hoping that'll be enough to protect it.

[Nij]

looks good mate - keep up the good work.

why you got a cussion on your drivers seat? you got 'bum grapes'?

[NeV_M3]

haha was waiting for some cheeky bugger to mention the cushion... nah man im a short ass, and since installing the GTi interior i've found them quite low... So its like a booster seat :y:

[deki_vts]

Very nice interior

[demon_dan]

Really like what you've done with it so far mate ...am jealous lol

[MrHouston]

One of the nicest sax's tbh

I love to be individual too and prefer saxo's 'modded' than following the crowed with this 'subtle' business

Keep up the good work :y:

btw..on the before and after pics of the lowering, where has the spoiler dissapeared to onthe after shot?

[saxomark]

Looking nice Nevsax, ive been waiting for your progress thread to appear looks very nice and pleased with my doorcards mate, thanks for them, looks much better lowered.


Mark

[NeV_M3]

Thanks Nij, deki_vts, demon_dan and MrHouston for you comments *Edit* cheers Mark, glad they were ok for you, did you get them on ready for FCS? I must check up on your progress thread...

btw..on the before and after pics of the lowering, where has the spoiler dissapeared to onthe after shot?

Ah very observant MrHouston, The rear spoiler had scratchs on it ever since the day i bought it... looked like the guy before me took it through a car wash and the drier scraped it.
So in that picture i had it off and re-sprayed it

[Andy_K]

Looks nice mate. Good work

[saxomark]

Yes thanks i did nevsax, i appratice the quick delivery for that mate, Good luck with car its coming along very nice, i love the center console in gloss black looks very nice.


Mark

[sax_o_milley]

in the second pic of interior it looks like you"ve got an orb like on most haunted

first haunted car???? lol

[Predator_R32]

really not liking the front and rear bumper and the wheels there ok, i was thinking of getting them during the very very early stages of my saxo lol

[craigant]

love the car mate, the bodykit is well nice not to ott and not to subtle.

[Adam_Q]

haha was waiting for some cheeky bugger to mention the cushion... nah man im a short ass, and since installing the GTi interior i've found them quite low... So its like a booster seat :y:

Was gonna ask :) How short are you?

[NeV_M3]

Was gonna ask :) How short are you?

5' 7" and a half (angry short bloke alert) :panic:

[Adam_Q]

5' 7" and a half (angry short bloke alert) :panic:

5ft 7" wtf! That's not short at all lol!

[NeV_M3]

well i've done quite well with the family i have around me, Mum and dad both 5' 3" each and my sister is 4' 11"

I still feel short compared too mates and people at work

[tsd_wee_balls]

dont like it tbh but at least ur doing something different

each to their own

[Adam_Q]

well i've done quite well with the family i have around me, Mum and dad both 5' 3" each and my sister is 4' 11"

I still feel short compared too mates and people at work

But why do you need the pillow if your 5.7?

[NeV_M3]

Thanks for your comments and honesty.

@ adz21, well my Gti seats feel low... maybe its just me, i'm gonna take out the cushion and try it. If i look stupidly small with it out i'll get a picture so you can see ;)

[Nij]

haha was waiting for some cheeky bugger to mention the cushion... nah man im a short ass, and since installing the GTi interior i've found them quite low... So its like a booster seat :y:

lol only kids under a certain hight need them!

[Sneakydevil89]

really nice car mate, thats all i can say!

[badasssaxo]

awesome car mate very nice mods too

[Adam_Q]

Thanks for your comments and honesty.

@ adz21, well my Gti seats feel low... maybe its just me, i'm gonna take out the cushion and try it. If i look stupidly small with it out i'll get a picture so you can see ;)

I'm sure your be fine at 5ft7 dude :fcuk:

[gokan]

looking nice mate

[NeV_M3]

Hi all not really been online much lately, Been working hard *listens for gasps*
well i bought a polishing machine the other week and have the car a good clean and "wax on wax off"

Really pleased with the result

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/carSHOTS014.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/carSHOTS006.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/carSHOTS005.jpg

[AaronSimmons]

clean :P i like black cars :D always come up clean and shiney :)

[NeV_M3]

A few more little updates

Finally got round to fitting my front fog lights the other weekend, got two in place at the moment, not 100% sure to fit the other two or not, whats your opinion?

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/stuff004.jpg


and secondly, driving home thrusdays afternoon my car got clipped in traffic by a guy in a Ford Galaxy. Basically he just rubbed the rear arch/bumber as he wanted to join my lane of traffic...

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/stuff009.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/stuff012.jpg


Thankfully not serious, got the T-Cut out and got rid of most of his paint... a few marks are still slightly visible at the moment pretty sure i can get those out when im polishing her up.

N

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/stuff001.jpg

[Danr]

I actually really like your car with the bodykit. Your friend has done a good job on the spraying.

Not a fan of the lights though. You can see the red in the pic above. Doesn't look great. Have you thought about smoked jewells? Can pick them up quite cheap. Keep up the work :)

[VTRacer]

looking good man, :y:

[Nij]

looks sweet mate.

you still got the cushion?

[NeV_M3]

Thanks for your comments Danr and VTRacer, as for you Nij, you cheeky son of a... nah cushions gone ;)

Im also thinking of changing the rear lights back to standard MK1s, i've thought about smoked jewels... or shall i say im still thinking about them. :A:

N

[Saxy1]

I really like it mate, looks good. shame about the scrap on it now.

[rowza]

Nice car mate, not ott yet looking very smart the bodykit sets the car off

[fi3ldy]

extremely nice job! lowering it top'ed it all off, damn i want it haha

[jmwilliams]

that is proper sexy!!!

[NeV_M3]

Thanks for the comments guys :y: got a few updates to add over the weekend...

N

[MrHouston]

Still one of my favourite saxos on here tbh

[evans1089]

nice car, dont like the wheels tho...

[Adam_Q]

looks good man! But dont put the other fogs in, its just right with the two you have :)

Sorry to hear about the bump matey. I bought some stuff thats good for removing overspray so that should remove the galaxy's paint.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u145/adz21/PinkWax.jpg

[Anthony]

Best kitted saxo ive seen! Awesome.

[Lewball98]

yea looks ace polished up aswell :) see u got Mr.Mayagi on the job... *wax on wax off* how much did your rear lights cost u bud?

[NeV_M3]

Cheers for the comments Mr Houston, Evans1089, Adam_Q, ant809099 and lewball98 :y:

I got the Galaxy's paint off with some T-cut, but i'll have a look for some of that SmartWax adam Cheers ;D

@ Lewball98 - Rear lights where bought off ebay for about £35, was a while back tho...

More recently i've removed those black lights for standards because the MOT was due, however had some problems with the morette headlights during the test and failed on headlight alignment, so stuck some standards back on... its been left like that ever since... the standard headlights have really grown on me, but i do miss the aggressive look of the morettes.

Also sorry to disappoint you Adam but all four fog lights are in the bumper

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture006.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture007.jpg

I'm thinking of selling my car hopefully next year (i've been saving for something special) but help me choose here (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2727798#post2727798) :)

Cheers

N

[demon_dan]

I'm thinking of selling my car hopefully next year (i've been saving for something special)

I'll be keeping an eye out, hopefully next year I should be able to afford a VTR :y: (I miss my Saxo) It's looking good, did you get any pics with the morettes and 4 fogs?

[NeV_M3]

Nah sorry Dan i dont have a pic with the morettes :( just the half standard/morette shot above...

heres a pic from EssexRacing tho -
http://www.essexracing.com/images/saxodemon1.jpg

Looks alot better in Black ;)

[tom130691]

cars lovely mate i have this ki was going to fit it to my 1.1 but i smashed it up :(

so the kits for sale now
any one wanabuy this kit £100 pm me lol

[Nij]

still love the motor mate

[Proffitt]

Very ncie car mate, keep up the good work :y:

[NeV_M3]

Cheers Tom, Nij and "other" Tom :P your comments are appreciated :y:

@ tom130691 - Sorry to hear about the smash mate. Its a shame saxo's are made of what seems like paper mashe :( but good luck with the future.

Nij - good to see your wheels fixed, All quiet on the saxo front at the moment? or are you working on those "plans" you told me about :D

N

[Ben]

Lovely car mate :y:

[NeV_M3]

Cheers Ben :y:

im a bit like you at the moment no updates for a while... but i must clean her up soon, looks like a two tone Black/Grey saxo atm :(

Im gonna have to park it up next to Fergs VTS when i see his car at work next to really make it look filthy haha

N

[Tom5190]

dogs bollocks that, love it. nice job!

[NeV_M3]

No real updates, but a much needed clean i'll let the before and after shots do the talking...

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture472-1.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture476-1.jpg

The FILTH!
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture473.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture474-1.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture477-1.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture475-1.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture478-1.jpg

Inspired my dad to get out there and clean his MPS. Shows mine up so bad :(
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/Picture483.jpg

[saxomark]

looks realllly clean in the after pics mate..., how did you let it get soo dirty hahaha,This is still one of the nicest mk2 saxo's for me mate !!!

Mark

[3cott]

it looks nice apart from the bumpers

[adamf0707]

car looks good mate! :y:

[Jtizzle]

nice car m8 stealth ftw

[AkuskaUK]

it looks sick man!, well done!

[kirtisb]

i love your car and the colour is lush mate.
what do you use to make it shine that much?

[NeV_M3]

Cheers Guys :y: @ AkuskaUK I see you wanna buy a Furio... fancy buying my car instead? I'm wanting to sell it by the end of summer. (fingers crossed)

What i use is Auto Glym Ultra Deep Shine after a good wash. I also use it with a Halfrauds car polisher (mains operated) Comes up a treat...

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/IMG_4348.jpg

I must admit tho, in the before and after pictures having the sun out after makes them look alot better.

N

[Rob-6]

really nice shame you want to get rid

[NeV_M3]

Thanks mate, to tell the truth I know I'll kinda of miss it, but I'm hoping for something quite special for my next car if things go to plan :P

N

[demon_dan]

Don't forget I'm still up for first refusal when you sell it :y: Been waiting since November lol. End of summer would be good, don't get my first years no claims til Sept :homme:

[tay56]

loving the car mate, shame you took the morettes off it looked really mean with them! im after a set of them myself

[lockley91]

your car is a bloody beast! ;) it looks great

[marcusd]

i love your car with the morettes on looks so sex. that kit is my fav i;m desperate to get enough cash to get one sprayed up. your def in top 5 fav saxos on here bud.

[johnlambert]

sweet sax man!!!
good work

[NeV_M3]

Cheers for the comments tay56, lockley91, marcusd, johnlambert they are much appreciated.

I still have the saxo atm... waiting for the better weather before buying my new motor, and that will be a beast :D

@ tay56 - yeah I agree, looked awesome with the morettes on, however I can't me arsed to put them back on the car to sell it, so will be selling them on ebay one day.

@ marcusd - Cheers mate, yeah I really like the kit (more so when I first got it) but now getting older (and wiser ;) ) I see the more negative sides of it ... its more like a snow plough atm, just 4 inches off the ground at its lowest point on the front bumper.
As for my car being in your top 5 saxo's, wow I'm honoured mate :hug:

NeV

[NeV_M3]

The time has nearly come to say "Goodbye" to my VTR... I have a feeling I'm really gonna miss the saxo. :(
Look out for my VTR in the sales section soon...

NeVSaX is going German ;)

[Thesonicrecreation]

A guy on here (stendog) is selling custom ariels for £12, its basically a smoothed over original saxo ariel base.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee211/stendog/newaerial.jpg

Threads here (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158797) in the sale section

how do you wire that ariel up?

[rich112]

^you screw it on like all aerials.

Car looks gleaming in the before and after pic:)

[NeV_M3]

The time has come to say goodbye to the Saxo :( however every cloud has a silver lining ;)

I've been looking to move on from the ol' VTR for sometime now (about a year) and in that time I've worked and saved (and been generally tight lol)
But now I've finally got what I'd been waiting for... a great example of an M3!
I knew I wanted a Silver Grey / Red Leather interior colour combo and also all the toy's too. So when this 54 plate turned up on autotrader I instantly fell in love with it.
Collected it last Saturday from the garage in Somerset and to say the 194 miles home was heaven, is probably the understatement of the decade! :D NeV is a VERY very Happy BoY!!

Anyway enough talk... heres some pictures after I first got it home and parked on the driveway...




http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/1-1.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/3.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/5.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/10.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/4.jpg

I can't say i'll be be doing much to this car... only plans at the moment are

smoked front indicators
Angel Lights
possibly a CSL rear diffuser (colour coded)
and maybe a CSL bootlid...

I'll get some more pictures (inside and out) up once I get a chance to really have a good cleaning session on her.


All comments appreciated :y:

N

[timmythechef]

love it :y:

[NeV_M3]

love it :y:

Cheers buddy, I'm kinda smitten myself! :wink:

[johnlambert]

wow love it!!
m3 pppoooowwaah!!
plans sound good.

[Predator_R32]

Gorgeous mate

exact colour combo i was going to go or too :)

Whats the mileage on it then?

[D--R--E--W]

NOICE!!!!! love the look o them mate....

[NeV_M3]

Cheers Guys I'm glad you approve, :A:
Its certainly different to driving the Saxo, Strangely it doesn't feel much bigger until you come to parking it :homme:
I must say I am finding myself parking 2 foot from the kerb to not to scrape the 19"s :cool:

Whats the mileage on it then?

Its done just over 61,000 miles mate, more mileage than my saxo... however feels and runs like its brand new... its got full BMW service history.

Gorgeous mate exact colour combo i was going to go or too :)

I've always said you have good taste Steve :y:

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[joe333]

Ver Very nice car Budd!

[EssexHoney]

Great project thread Nev. I love black cars, but they are just a absolute pain to keep clean, which is why i am NEVER having a black car again. Yours looked gorgeous after you machine polished it. Mine needs a good machine polish at the moment!

I'm not the biggest fan of morrettes but you have taken them off now anyway! The wheels are nice and the front bumper doesn't look too bad either. I went through a 'highly modified' stage when i had my silver saxo but think i much prefer the subtle look!

I hope you get a good price for your saxo because it is a lovely car and you shouldn't have that many problems selling it!

Your BMW is nice aswell! What do you prefer your saxo or your bm?

[mattknight1984]

Fantastic upgrade mate, hell of a car!

[NeV_M3]

Great project thread Nev.

Thank you Very much! :y:

I love black cars, but they are just a absolute pain to keep clean, which is why i am NEVER having a black car again. Yours looked gorgeous after you machine polished it. Mine needs a good machine polish at the moment!

I agree, black looks amazing when cleaned and waxed... the problem is keeping it that way... I too will not get another black car, unless the price is right.

I went through a 'highly modified' stage when i had my silver saxo but think i much prefer the subtle look!

Hence the BMW... I've grown out of modifying... in fact I think I've grown up lol

I hope you get a good price for your saxo because it is a lovely car and you shouldn't have that many problems selling it!

Hope your right, cars for sale atm SAXPERIENCE SALE THREAD (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321166) Plus AUTOTRADER (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201025361825133/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/citroen/page/1/postcode/me58nx/radius/1?logcode=p) & PISTON HEADS (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1821558.htm)

Your BMW is nice aswell! What do you prefer your saxo or your bm?

Is that a serious question? :D lol

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[newqs36]

what an upgrade! very nice car.

[K17NEY]

Great project thread Nev. I love black cars, but they are just a absolute pain to keep clean, which is why i am NEVER having a black car again. Yours looked gorgeous after you machine polished it. Mine needs a good machine polish at the moment!

I'm not the biggest fan of morrettes but you have taken them off now anyway! The wheels are nice and the front bumper doesn't look too bad either. I went through a 'highly modified' stage when i had my silver saxo but think i much prefer the subtle look!

I hope you get a good price for your saxo because it is a lovely car and you shouldn't have that many problems selling it!

Your BMW is nice aswell! What do you prefer your saxo or your bm?

You do know that M3's are over 300bhp and rwd yeah?

[Jay_]

massive jumps in running costs though??? tis a lovely motor you got yourself though!!

[nicole_]

thats actual sex
yum

[NeV_M3]

Thanks for the replys newqs36, saxokitney, jayyoung and nicole_ :)

Should hopefully have some updates soon and more pictures including interior...

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[Joshdaniels]

hell of an upgrade mate! Your m3 = porn :y:

[GTuff]

where do u get those badges from etc?

[NeV_M3]

Cheers JoshDaniels, Thats quite a compliment :y: I just don't think I'll leave you alone with my car... god knows what you'll get up to ;)

where do u get those badges from etc?

Chris on here made them for me, I sent him my design and he made it into a badge. Here's a link to his original thread http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=138480

However I've just read his last post here and it looks like he cant make them anymore sorry about that... might still be worth contacting him as that was quite a while back now...

His website DNNSIGNS.CO.UK (http://www.dnnsigns.co.uk/shop.php/dnn-signs-uk-t-c/i_3.html) clicky here

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[Cheyney-VTR]

nice cars mate i usualy dont go for the kitted look but yours pulls it off mate

[NeV_M3]

Cheers Cheyney :P for a body kitted saxo, it wasn't too over the top imo...

Was a sad day watching it drive away :( lol

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/th_SaxoSad.jpg (http://s352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/?action=view&current=SaxoSad.mp4)

[johnlambert]

forgot about this thread !!

you need to get more pics up mate!!
interior/engine bay etc...

please..

[NeV_M3]

Will do bud :y:, waiting on some better weather to have a cleaning session and get some more pictures... including interior etc :wink:

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[NeV_M3]

Well as promised I took some more pictures today :y: sorry for poor quality I didn't have time to grab my camera, because as soon as I'd rinsed, washed, re-rinsed, dried, clayed, and polished the car... it began to piss down! :wall:

So I hope the iPhone pictures are enough...

Here comes the RAIN!!!
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-101.jpg?t=1283109988

Smoked front indicators and Black/white Badge
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-103.jpg?t=1283110083

Black Badge on rear too
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-105.jpg?t=1283110119

Close up
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-106.jpg?t=1283110162

Engine bay 1
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-1011.jpg?t=1283110213

Engine Bay 2
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-1012.jpg?t=1283110235

Black Side Grills and Smoked side repeaters
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-1014.jpg?t=1283110271

Side View
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-1015.jpg?t=1283110369

Interior 1 - Passenger Door Plate
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-1017.jpg?t=1283110441

Interior 2 - Passenger View
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-1016.jpg?t=1283110472

Interior 3 - Drivers Side
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-108.jpg?t=1283110742

Interior 4 - SatNav / TV Screen
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-109.jpg?t=1283110785

Interior 5 - Rear Seats
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-1019.jpg?t=1283110814

Interior 6 - Headrest Logo
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-1021.jpg?t=1283110831

Latest mod, Alpine MP3 CD Changer
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/BMW29-08-1018.jpg?t=1283110856

[NeV_M3]

Few updates....

When I bought my M3 I did really want Piano Black trim... thankfully a guy on M3cutters was selling his - damn I nearly broke his hand off when I realised I could have them :D

Also installed some M-Tec metal race pedals, personally I think the M3 should come with these as standard... :S

Also managed to get my new tyres fitted to my new CSL wheels this weekend (complete with Black/White centre caps to finish the theme), first place I took them to couldn't manage to fit the 275/30/19 tyres without the possibility of damaging either the wheel or tyre :(
But Lepsons had no issues and I'm over the moon with the final outcome :D

Pictures!!

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/IMG_0181.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/IMG_0157-1.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/IMG_0175.jpghttp://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/IMG_0179.jpghttp://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/IMG_0178.jpghttp://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/IMG_0180.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/IMG_0185.jpg

[H-Unwin]

gotta say mate, i work at BMW and this is probably one of the cleanest, well specked beautiful and well looked after M3's ive seen, really like it and shall be keeping an eye on this thread. saving for an E92 next ;)?

[SaxoIOW]

Insaley jealous of this car, my aim is to have an E46 M3 with the red leather interior! My ultimate goal for a car:y::y:

[NeV_M3]

gotta say mate, i work at BMW and this is probably one of the cleanest, well specked beautiful and well looked after M3's ive seen, really like it and shall be keeping an eye on this thread. saving for an E92 next ;)?

Wow, thanks so much for the comments bud, :y: Means a lot.
Which BMW dealership do you work at? and as for saving up for an E92... nah not yet - I don't quite feel the looks of the newer M3. I'd love the 415 BHP and V8 engine... I was chatting to a guy with an RS4 while my tyres were being fitted, and he said the E90's V8 doesn't really have much of a V8 roar... a bit tinny sounding (however the rasp is part of the M3's character :y:)

Insaley jealous of this car, my aim is to have an E46 M3 with the red leather interior! My ultimate goal for a car:y::y:

Thanks a lot mate, Gotta say good plan :clapping: I hope you get one. I'd always wanted one since 2003 when I was at uni... The imola red is so nice, not too bright and in your face, but at the same time a little different :)
Are you planning on jumping from the saxo to the M3? or building upto it?
I'm planning on keeping the M3 for about 3 years... I'll let you know when I'm thinking of selling mate

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[SaxoIOW]

Planning on geting it eventualy, no way i can affaward it for a while. Imola red is the colour im after, as you say looks awsome but isnt over the top. Will have to keep wanting for now lol :D Would love a ride in one though, bet its a monster!

[SteveH]

M3 = JIZZ IN MY PANTS!

oh and video is jokes but V sad lol

[H-Unwin]

Wow, thanks so much for the comments bud, :y: Means a lot.
Which BMW dealership do you work at? and as for saving up for an E92... nah not yet - I don't quite feel the looks of the newer M3. I'd love the 415 BHP and V8 engine... I was chatting to a guy with an RS4 while my tyres were being fitted, and he said the E90's V8 doesn't really have much of a V8 roar... a bit tinny sounding (however the rasp is part of the M3's character :y:)
N

I work at Sytner Harold Wood, cant see why you dont like the looks though, weve recently had the frozen gray M3 come in and they look the sex, also a matte black one that BMW has made, was hoping fot the GTS but as they are only bringing like 100 to england i very much doubt i will :n:
and i agree the noise isnt classic V8 roar but one of BMW M division trade marks is the rasp of their exhaust notes, have had an E92 M3 come in with a differnt exhaust sytem (not sure what) and was alot more classic V8 sound. But im lucky enough to have driven one and ive gota say, WOOOOOW :fcuk: so good, get some funny looks though, teenager driving a 60K car WTF.

[NeV_M3]

I work at Sytner Harold Wood, cant see why you dont like the looks though, weve recently had the frozen gray M3 come in and they look the sex, also a matte black one that BMW has made, was hoping fot the GTS but as they are only bringing like 100 to england i very much doubt i will :n:
and i agree the noise isnt classic V8 roar but one of BMW M division trade marks is the rasp of their exhaust notes, have had an E92 M3 come in with a differnt exhaust sytem (not sure what) and was alot more classic V8 sound. But im lucky enough to have driven one and ive gota say, WOOOOOW :fcuk: so good, get some funny looks though, teenager driving a 60K car WTF.

Honestly if I saw you in a e92 M3 i'd be jealous as hell mate :D (in fact I'm jealous as you've had the pleasure to drive one ;) B4st4rd)

The looks of the e92 are slowly growing on me... just doesn't have quite enough aggression front end as it has at the rear, just my opinion atm - as I say thats slowing changing the more I see them.
I agree the Frozen Grey is an amazing colour, in fact so stunning it pi$$es all over Silver Grey like mine.

As for a next car I'd love a 997 Turbo or (fingers crossed) GT-R... but I'm dreaming at this moment in time.

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[H-Unwin]

Honestly if I saw you in a e92 M3 i'd be jealous as hell mate :D (in fact I'm jealous as you've had the pleasure to drive one ;) B4st4rd)

The looks of the e92 are slowly growing on me... just doesn't have quite enough aggression front end as it has at the rear, just my opinion atm - as I say thats slowing changing the more I see them.
I agree the Frozen Grey is an amazing colour, in fact so stunning it pi$$es all over Silver Grey like mine.

As for a next car I'd love a 997 Turbo or (fingers crossed) GT-R... but I'm dreaming at this moment in time.

N

haha sowwy ;)
have seen a few come in with some added splitters on the front bumper and the black grills and makes it look a bit more agressive, sure others have done more though, and 997 or a GT-R you have better plans for future cars than me :( or just deeper pockets haha

[SaxoIOW]

Just thought I would say I finaly got a ride in an E46 m3 yesterday, now I want one even more :D Was so awsome, the power is amazing as is the build quality. It was carbon black with the imola red interior, sooo nice! Hope yours is still going well:y:

[NeV_M3]

Just thought I would say I finaly got a ride in an E46 m3 yesterday, now I want one even more :D Was so awsome, the power is amazing as is the build quality. It was carbon black with the imola red interior, sooo nice! Hope yours is still going well:y:

Hello mate, yes mines still going strong despite all this shite weather :( being extra careful with all this ice and snow... (traction control on 24/7 lol)

Great news to hear you've been in one :y: did you get the chance to drive it yourself? yes the power is quite amazing, seems never ending when you really let it go and hit 7,000 - 8,000 revs.

All the best

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[SaxoIOW]

Na didnt get to drive it :( Yea I could imagine the snow and ice being fun in this weather in a rwd car:fcuk: Really like your piano dash trim as well, looks very smart:y: Been looking on m3cutters a lot recently and found your thread, seems like a very good website, im just even more determined than ever to get an m3 now;) Just have to wait I suppose :wall:

[NeV_M3]

OOoooooh what a beautiful morning!!!

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/Dockside2.jpg

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[rey]

Next to St. Mary's island in Chatham unless I'm mistaken?

Looking fine.

[NeV_M3]

Cheers rey, and yes mate you couldn't be more right :y:

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[rey]

I always used to stop for pictures there! Literally two minutes from my old mans place!

[JoshB]

Nice colour seats ;)

Thats a lovely car mate, must have cost a pretty penny though! I heard there was an engine problem with these when they first came out? They did a factory recall so hope its all sorted.

How you finding the RWD?!

[Jay_]

looks amazing mate! :y:

[sainz92]

so jealous right now!

[NeV_M3]

I always used to stop for pictures there! Literally two minutes from my old mans place!

Any tips for other places to get some nice shots in the area Rey?

Nice colour seats ;)

Thats a lovely car mate, must have cost a pretty penny though! I heard there was an engine problem with these when they first came out? They did a factory recall so hope its all sorted.

How you finding the RWD?!

Haha Cheers mate, ditto for you too ;) nice E92 not a bad company car at all

The E46 has dropped in price a hell of alot so pretty cheap to buy now (alotta car for the money (got mine for just under 16k)) however its the running cost of Servicing, parts and fuel that's the real issue.
There was a problem with early E46 M3's with the Con rod bearing, which ment a recall on pre 2003 cars I think. (Mines a 54 Plate - Phew)
There was talk of issues with V10 engines I believe, however the E46 is a Straight 6 so no know issues as far as I'm aware its pretty much bulletproof if well serviced.

Ahh the RWD... I think its great, apart from in the shite weather of recent months :( I've left the traction control on and sport button off lol.

looks amazing mate! :y:

Cheers Jay :y:

so jealous right now!

Don't be mate, I've had to work & save up for it as its a car I've always wanted to own... which means I'm not as young as I wish I was lol.

[rey]

Depends on what kind of background you want, if you go round the back of dockside you can get some pics with the boats in the background, or the old dock shops.
Other side of the tunnel, can head out to either Hoo or can get right down by the river

[VTRacer]

hello steven long time no speak mate

loving the bmw man

thats what i been looking for

how much did you pay for it.

[johnlambert]

just love this car!!!

the interior is just amazing!!!
love the black and white badges too!

[sevenfourate]

Any tips for other places to get some nice shots in the area Rey?

..... however its the running cost of Servicing, parts and fuel that's the real issue.
T




I know about this with an M5. Buying it is the 'easy' part. They might become 'cheaper' secondhand,but still come with the associated running costs of the £50k original price tag.

Enjoy it.Looks fantastic.

[tom_lloyd_4]

hi you have dun some amazing work keep it up mate :a:

[NeV_M3]

hello steven long time no speak mate

loving the bmw man

thats what i been looking for

how much did you pay for it.

Howdy buddy, damn right how you been? hows the saxo going?

I got this for just under £16k, back in july last year... devaluation due to age and now fuel prices is deffo kicking in tho :( STill highly recommend one tho mate :y:

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[NeV_M3]

just love this car!!!

the interior is just amazing!!!
love the black and white badges too!

Cheers Mate, lastest update coming soon... CSL diffuser :D

I know about this with an M5. Buying it is the 'easy' part. They might become 'cheaper' secondhand,but still come with the associated running costs of the £50k original price tag.

Enjoy it.Looks fantastic.

Thanks for the comment man, Your bang on with costs this is a car I can say "I used to have one of those" with. What model M5 did you have?

hi you have dun some amazing work keep it up mate :a:

Thank you tom_lloyd I Plan to mate, a few updates to come this year I'm sure :D

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[Docz2k9]

E46 M3's Are Beauts & This Ones No Exception! Interior Is Soo Nice Aswell. Very Nice Indeed

[UKtom]

your e46 looks an absolute stunner! im sure i speak on behalf of most saxp members, i'm veryveryvery jealous haha! if you're ever missing your saxo, give me a shout... i'd happily give you mine for your m3 :y:

[VTR_Andy]

looks lovely man. fully spec'd up i hope with nav etc for the price u paid!

[VTR_Andy]

just seen the other pics, nav, good man! perfect choice of interior. prefer the standard M3 rims though

[NeV_M3]

E46 M3's Are Beauts & This Ones No Exception! Interior Is Soo Nice Aswell. Very Nice Indeed

Thanks alot mate, I must admit I love the interior more than the outside.

your e46 looks an absolute stunner! im sure i speak on behalf of most saxp members, i'm veryveryvery jealous haha! if you're ever missing your saxo, give me a shout... i'd happily give you mine for your m3 :y:

Cheers for the great comments Tom, I'n a way I do miss my little VTR... Put alot of time and effort into it over the years of ownership. (But I don't wanna swap :zainy:)

looks lovely man. fully spec'd up i hope with nav etc for the price u paid!...

...just seen the other pics, nav, good man! perfect choice of interior. prefer the standard M3 rims though

Thankyou Andy, I know what you mean with the original oem wheels. Too many M3's have diamond cut / painted wheels and it ruins the look, I hope to get mine re polished up and maybe back on for summer.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e333/deezer-d/Car/7c00bca0.jpg

But currently I still like the CSL wheels, still got to get the CSL diffuser fitted, and then buy the bootlid to match... then I'll be happier. But the bootlid might have to wait as I can see my next mod being a set of D2 coilovers.

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[dunno]

mate i have to say that is one lush beemer!

beemer, benze or bentley....BEEMER :y:

[VTR_Andy]

OEM wheels FTW. not a fan of reps on an M3, then again i think CSL wheels are about 1700quid arent they? get it on some GAZ coilies, CSL boot lid sounds a nice touch, rear diffuser win. just get them standard rims back on dude! :y:

[NeV_M3]

mate i have to say that is one lush beemer!

beemer, benze or bentley....BEEMER :y:

Depends on the model, I'd love an SL55 :sweetheart:
Thanks for the comments though mate.

OEM wheels FTW. not a fan of reps on an M3, then again i think CSL wheels are about 1700quid arent they? get it on some GAZ coilies, CSL boot lid sounds a nice touch, rear diffuser win. just get them standard rims back on dude! :y:

I was looking for a set of Genuine CSL wheels at the time but at second hand £1000+ and anything between £1500-£1800 brand new I'm glad I got the Reps. Mind you you'd have to take a pretty good look to see they aren't genuine as they have the coding stamps etc ;) not bad for £500 delivered. (If you fancy a set I can point you in the right direction.)

Think I'll still stick with the D2 coilovers, heard great things and can get them for less than GAZ.

You'll be glad to hear the bootlid might have to be a genuine one, heard soo many story's of poor fitment. If you hear of anyone breaking a CSL let me know mate :y:

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[NeV_M3]

Update...

Car now lowered on D2 coilovers, Steering wheel retrimed in Imola Red/Black leather with red stitching... also changed all my badges to match the rear Monochrome style (side grills, small ///M Wheel badges, and small ///M Steering Wheel badge) Fitted all white light LEDs in the Interior and also got the matching monochrome illuminating door sills fitted - Cheers Paul :y:

Lower!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h37/paul46rider/P1020649.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h37/paul46rider/P1020651.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_0753.jpg

Steering Wheel
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_0710.jpg

Monochrome...

Engine Bay
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/80d79296.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/095ce0b0.jpg

Alloys
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_4616.jpg

Steering Wheel
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_4619.jpg

Side Grills
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_4613.jpg

Door Sills
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_4638.jpg

Illuminated @ night
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_4643.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_4644.jpg

Also bought a Genuine CSL bootlid, just waiting on paint and fitting... but first Insurance and tax is due so... will have to wait a while longer :D

Hope you guys approve

N

[dannygti]

Lovely car and some nice mods.

Cheeky question. How much do you pay insurance on this?

[NeV_M3]

Well my best quote so far (due end of the month) is £753 with mods... yes im old ;)

[SaxoIOW]

:panic: This just gets better and better, love the imola red on the wheel! Still hanckering after one lol:n: I keep looking on m3 cutters and csl register, really isnt a good idea haha. I recently finaly got the chance to have a proper drive in an E46 M3, the sound and whole driving experience is quite somthing!

[JRC1]

I'm not even a huge M3 fan but this is awesome dude!

[sebring]

Looks beautiful mate! Real clean M3 and imo E46 is best shape.

Have you thought of CSL front bumper/Splitter?

Glad to see you went manual and not SMG2!

I have also worked for BM in Australia, and CSL aside (im sure you understand ;))

One of the cleanest M3s i have seen! Id love to own one - played around with the e92 m3 + E46 CSL and all I can say is WOW! Although 2 completely different cars, I did have fun!

Now back to the joys of being 20 and getting raped by insurance!

Keep up the good work!

By the way, how many years were you in the saxo? Bet the power change was mental!

[Jay_]

this is a little bit nice isn't it! :panic:

[Docz2k9]

looks awesome mate! deffo prefer csl wheels over the originals! nice to see people doing little things to there cars as i think they make the biggest differences! steering wheel is sexxxxxxxxxxx!!!!!!

[NeV_M3]

:panic: This just gets better and better, love the imola red on the wheel! Still hanckering after one lol:n: I keep looking on m3 cutters and csl register, really isnt a good idea haha. I recently finaly got the chance to have a proper drive in an E46 M3, the sound and whole driving experience is quite somthing!

Thanks alot buddy, glad to hear you've got a drive in one and enjoyed yourself :y:
Keep looking buddy there prices have tumbled... running costs are still high tho...

I'm not even a huge M3 fan but this is awesome dude!

Cheers, have you been converted?

Looks beautiful mate! Real clean M3 and imo E46 is best shape.

Have you thought of CSL front bumper/Splitter?

Glad to see you went manual and not SMG2!

I have also worked for BM in Australia, and CSL aside (im sure you understand ;))

One of the cleanest M3s i have seen! Id love to own one - played around with the e92 m3 + E46 CSL and all I can say is WOW! Although 2 completely different cars, I did have fun!

Now back to the joys of being 20 and getting raped by insurance!

Keep up the good work!

By the way, how many years were you in the saxo? Bet the power change was mental!

Hey mate thanks for the great comments, glad you like it.
The e92 is a little to refined and im still not 100% sold on it looks... the e46 shape is the best balanced design imo... and the M3 is a great all-rounder. The CSL is just simply something else...

I had the saxo for nearly 5 and half years... :fcuk: I loved it at first and enjoyed modding it through the time that I owned it, I still see saxos today and think to myself aaahhhhh :hug: got a soft spot for it... but don't miss the rattles etc.

I've thought about the front CSL bumper, however not sold on it as I'd lose my Fog lights... and unfortunately the front splitter is a no no as I think it would catch on my driveway. :(

this is a little bit nice isn't it! :panic:

Thanks Jay

looks awesome mate! deffo prefer csl wheels over the originals! nice to see people doing little things to there cars as i think they make the biggest differences! steering wheel is sexxxxxxxxxxx!!!!!!

Really pleased with the steering wheel, my old one looked a little worse for wear... and this ties the interior together nicely.
I agree the little things car add up to make a big difference... this was my worry I didn't want to ruin the looks of the car but still establish my finger print on it.

N

[NeV_M3]

Small update...

Last Sunday drove down to Croydon for a M3 cutters South East meet / photoshoot... reason behind it is for a calendar for charity.

Still waiting on the professional photos to be sent through to me, but here are some pictures of some of the cars on the day... first time meeting most guys on the m3cutters forum - great bunch of enthusiasts :y:

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/4051a97d.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_4705-1.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_4702.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_4706-1.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/Cutterscalendarmeet250911013.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/Cutterscalendarmeet250911015.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/Cutterscalendarmeet250911014.jpg

Sample Pro Shot
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/IMG_0635.jpg

Also purchased a BBK (AP Racing) for the car too... ready to fit after the winter...

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[Lewis]

M3's always impress me, even though it seems every man and his dog gets one. Yours looks stunning!

[Ashleyp]

Looking very nice Nev.

You on bimmer forums? or just use cutters?

and that steering wheel isn't standard on E46's? i wouldnt mind getting my e36 m wheel re-trimmed with some chunky grip and possibly suede.

[NeV_M3]

M3's always impress me, even though it seems every man and his dog gets one. Yours looks stunning!

Cheers for your compliment Lewis, they are as common as muck :y: I see less VTR/S's now...

Looking very nice Nev.

You on bimmer forums? or just use cutters?

and that steering wheel isn't standard on E46's? i wouldnt mind getting my e36 m wheel re-trimmed with some chunky grip and possibly suede.

Hi Ashley

No I'm just on cutters atm...

The steering wheel was retrimmed and thickened by Jack at royal steering wheels... his work is top notch. Had so many recommendations and you'll not be disappointed with his results. This only cost me £105! (I managed to have a friend locate me the imola red leather tho)

royalsteeringwheels.com/ (http://royalsteeringwheels.com/)

Some samples are on his site, including e36's

N

[Ashleyp]

Thanks Nev! I've had a look on there and some very nice examples.

second hand standard M-tech wheels seem to retail at £80 - £110, i'd rather spend £100 on a retrim with some chunky alcantara!

[AJ-K]

Cracking looking motor

Really like the colour too

I'd be well happy with that of it was mine :)

Coming from a Audi man and not a huge BMW fan aswell lol but it does look cracking from the pics

[AJ-K]

Cracking looking motor

Really like the colour too

I'd be well happy with that of it was mine :)

Coming from a Audi man and not a huge BMW fan aswell lol but it does look cracking from the pics

[NeV_M3]

About time for an update... as soon as I can log into Photobucket I'll get some pictures up.

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[rey]

Nev, I have even more love for this now, especially after driving my brothers M3.

I'm jealous of you!

[NeV_M3]

Cheers Rey, yeah I saw some pictures of your brothers Black e46 on cutters last night... Recognized the photo location :y: and his interior is so nice... never seen it before with black piping.


Well its been a while since my last update on here... had plenty of ideas and items to fit, finally pulled my finger out and got them fitted.

Interior updates...
Added some stunning Storm Motorwerks items, all of which are Titanium plated... really look the business. However the feel and weight of the Gear Knob, Handbrake, Sat Nav Knobs and Lighter plug need to be held to understand. The gear knob weighs in at 500g!!
Gives a better throw to the Manual gear box by adding that weight and lowing the shaft down.
Also painted my Harman Kardon Speaker Grills... they were loooking a little tired, so opted for Gloss black to match the interior trims.
Finally Paul installed a boot release button... more on this later...

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4997-1.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_0979.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4958.jpg

Illuminated
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5038.jpg

Paul also sorted me out with fitting my BBK... its been a long time coming had them stashed away for the past 7-8 months.

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4950.jpg

Also planned on changing the rear discs to match the slotted fronts... adding in new ATE SuperBlue Brake Fluid and upgrade the Brake Hoses to Goodridge Braided lines. The Diff Oil, Cabin Filter and Air Filter were also replaced.

All jacked up...
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4956.jpg

The Old...
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4960.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4959.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4961.jpg

...and the New...
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4970.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4973.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_4974.jpg

Once all parts installed, Paul took my CSL bootlid and an extra set of front kidney grills to be painted by the guy he uses. I've seen Pauls car and the work carried out on it so I know those parts are in safe hands.

Got a phone call about a week later saying my parts were done and ready to collect. I shoot round to Paul's and pick them up within the hour!! :D

And onto how she looks today...
The colour match on both the lid and grills are spot on! really pleased with the results. Its also surprising how much difference they make to the car as a whole.

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5039.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5043.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5046.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5047.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5052.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5048.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5049.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5050.jpg

LED number plate lights wired in
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5056.jpg

and new Monochromed smaller (e92) M3 badge.
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5057.jpg

Cars now booked in for its MOT next week... hopefully I don't get any nasty surprises from the test station. :panic:

Thanks for looking

N

[UKtom]

absolutely stunning, very smart and subtle mods that make your car stand out from the rest - gorgeous looking motor mate and good taste in mods! only thing I'm not a fan of is the red steering wheel, should be all black imo!

[rey]

Looking awesome Nev :y:

Weighted shifter knobs are awesome aren't they. Put one of my EP3 a few weeks ago, completely transforms the feeling of the shift.

P.S: If you do meet up for a shoot with my bro, I'm coming ;)

[SaxoIOW]

Absolutley awsome :fcuk: Looks so good now with the csl bootlid, finsishes it off very nicely. Have you thought about a csl front bumper or flippers? Or are you trying to aviod to much of a csl rep look? Either way its one stunning car :y:

[qrty]

Car looks amazing!

AP's :sweetheart:

Only thing I think lets it down is the plates, maybe get some plain ones without a border?

[harry289]

Love it. Brakes look awesome! I sense quite a few jealous people. Its gorgeous :P

[Scooba]

P.S: If you do meet up for a shoot with my bro, I'm coming ;)

Looks like we will have to sort something out next time we're down that way...

Nev, CSL bootlid looks great!! The M is looking top notch!

[NeV_M3]

Thanks for all the comments... I know what you mean regarding the plates, less is more etc seriously thinking about losing the front plate all together and putting it in the front screen.

The red on the wheel will be staying, I understand not everyone will like it. Just ties the interior together and makes it a little different to others with imola leathers.

Really chuffed with the brakes, I was thinking about having them done in another colour... But stuck with the original yellow on black. Might get them changed at some point, I like them subtle so it matches in with the rest of the car.

We'll have to meet up and do a little photo session at st Mary's :) rey would be great to meet you too mate... Your coming for sure.

N

[NeV_M3]

Absolutley awsome :fcuk: Looks so good now with the csl bootlid, finsishes it off very nicely. Have you thought about a csl front bumper or flippers? Or are you trying to aviod to much of a csl rep look? Either way its one stunning car :y:

Really appreciate the words bud, are you still inclined to go for an M3??
Not wanting the csl bumper as you say too much of a rep, and I wouldn't put the flippers on this standard bumper... they just look wrong.
I would like some sort of splitter, but fear I would struggle in and out of my driveway. It bad enough being dropped on the coilover adding more lip I can guarantee it would catch and scrape :(

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[SaxoIOW]

Yea I am still after one, no idea when it will happen but I know it will be worth the wait!! I know what you mean about the standard bumper with flippes, they look a bit 'temporary' if you get me lol. I think leaving it like it is is the way to go, looks best left standard :y:

[qrty]

I know what you mean regarding the plates, less is more etc seriously thinking about losing the front plate all together and putting it in the front screen.

Do it, would look awesome! :)

I got some halfords plates, they are plain and the postcode at the bottom is a soft white so you cant see it! :P

[jeffchiz]

stunning :y:

[DannyVTS]

beautiful car mate, 1 life live it eh?

[LSOfreak]

looks epic, best e46 ive seen in a while
think the kidney grills would look better with a black edge though?

[m11ler]

Looks amazing mate! Where abouts are you from? Saw you mentioned st marys.

[NeV_M3]

Do it, would look awesome! :)

I got some halfords plates, they are plain and the postcode at the bottom is a soft white so you cant see it! :P

Let me know how you get on with the Halfords plates, I had a set made there and the started to look rough within 12 months... edges started to blacken like water got into the plate.

stunning :y:

Cheers buddy.

beautiful car mate, 1 life live it eh?

Thanks Danny, yeah I agree with that enjoy what you've got while its there :y:

looks epic, best e46 ive seen in a while
think the kidney grills would look better with a black edge though?

Thankyou for the great comment :hug:
Never been keen on the black edged grills, even though it would match the side grills... My friend Pete has black on his silver grey M3, he loves them! I just feel like it makes the kidneys too big... however he reckons the colourcoded ones make them look too small :D

Heres a picture I still had Chrome Grills then

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/m3cutters/CutterscalendarmeetPeteMe.jpg

Looks amazing mate! Where abouts are you from? Saw you mentioned st marys.

I live in Lordswood bud, so not far from St Marys Island. Thanks for the comment.

N

[qrty]

Let me know how you get on with the Halfords plates, I had a set made there and the started to look rough within 12 months... edges started to blacken like water got into the plate.

Current ones I have on have lasted 18 months and still look fresh! :y:

[LSOfreak]

either way though, colourcoded grills still look good
not as common which is a plus point

i hate the original chrome lol

[D--R--E--W]

Id happily move onto one of these once weve had our fun in the evo. Yours is lovely mate

[NeV_M3]

either way though, colourcoded grills still look good
not as common which is a plus point

i hate the original chrome lol

Ditto... the chrome was sticking out like a sore thumb. Its fine for OEM and will return that way when sale arrives.

Id happily move onto one of these once weve had our fun in the evo. Yours is lovely mate

Thanks alot Drew, seen yours and Claires threads in the past and the combined effort on the Evo is class.
You might be a little disappointed with the lack of torque in a M3 after the Evo, you don't get that kick up the ass like a turbo... however I'm sure the quality of interior and smiles for miles would help make up for it a bit. :y:

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[NeV_M3]

Polishing update...

Gave the engine bay a spruce up the other day, a good clean all-round and polishing of the Vanos... still more to do, the oil filter housing still looks shite... and I have new headlight lenses and headlight bolts to replace the tired looking current ones.

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5070.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5075.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5071.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5073.jpg

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r324/NeVSaX/M3/IMG_5072.jpg

I've also bought a spare set of 2 rear OEM 19" wheels, these have been sent to a member on the m3cutters forum along with my original set to be polished.
Andy sent me some updated pictures, looking good :D

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt210/hasslem3/Picture001-1.jpg http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt210/hasslem3/Picture002-2.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt210/hasslem3/Picture004-3.jpg

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