Nice video. Big miss IMO on removing the highly desirable Cinnamon interior. You can easily get custom upholstery covers from AMX for the Recaros to match. Would have really taken it up a notch.
I think the fact the OEM wheel (and paddle shifters for the SMG) is getting swapped out indicates the engine and gearbox aren't going to be too far behind...
And get the oem wheel with alcentara or something and keep the pedal shift..it’s good enough for the CSL and it’s a track car so I’m sure it’s going to be just fine for a E46 M3 super car killer
I'm enjoying this series so please don't get offended, but regarding the steering wheel I'd refurbish the original. Supercars maybe about performance, but they're also about the prestige and premium package, i.e. Leather, styling, tech, luxury etc. Those wheels you're chosen are too track focused, not really in keeping with pulling up the Hilton for dinner, if you know what I mean. Plus you've lost the on wheel function switches. I think doing an episode on refurbishing the wheel would be interesting (OK, a manual wheel, not this one with the paddles) And at the end of the day, it's still an "M" wheel. ;)
nice work so far. but for guys in the industry i'm surprised you put harnesses on a reclining seat regardless of who makes them. the downward force in an impact will snap the seat in half. especially as your shoulder connections look above angle guidelines. (should be verticle line to 45deg downwards. some state 10deg above verticle but on a fixed seat.)
Missed that, but even with a manual conversion, I would still go OE alcantara for the wheel! If the theme is super car, you want a cohesive look, not parts bin amalgamation. The Recaro seats work as BMW used similar in the CSL. They should also go carbon fibre roof, if they want to go super car hunting!
Suede stitched OEM wheel with the M3 red and blue color stitching and wrap the center of the wheel a nice black to give it a new refresh plus the suede stitching will give you a thicker steering wheel which feels great
For the radio. Check if the blue wires are connected. That was the issue for my aftermarket radio. Also you should get a arm rest delete kit from ecs. Unless you like that center arm rest
I see you weighed the seats but then transferred the power assembly which is pretty heavy. I wonder how much the seats weighed after you put those power adjusters on
Love these e46 content! Guess a garret turbo is coming for the hp gain because of the sponsor 👌 Cant wait for the next part! Greetings from a e46 owner (330ci) from the Netherlands
Go with panavise phone mount. It’s a machined part that mounts to the dash using the factory mounting point, under the trim, and it is an extremely solid setup and much cleaner look. Rennline has a similar mount too. Consider coby for a oem+ style steering wheel. Looks like you guys are going to do a manual swap so the euro armrest delete center console would be a good idea too. Sick build 👍🏻
Re-wrap the original with alcantara. It will look bomb, and be functional at the same time. I've done the same to my OE celica steering wheel, I freaking love it.
You guys are going to manual swap it right??? I prefer and OEM style wheel but of the two choices I like the suede. You can fit Porsche 996 brakes on the rear. I would not only do the fronts. Get wheel studs as well.
use an aftermarket "rim" for your oem wheel, that's a lot better in my opinion and you will also retain the airbag which is a lot better for a street car
I love this channel. The only thing is that I wish you guys had a playlist or a DIY section. That would be awesome considering the amount of knowledge you guys have. Also if you guys take viewers cars and upgrade them..with a fee of course, count me in.
I have a leather Monte Carlo on my GTI and love it. Wish it had a little dish, but it's such a great wheel. And DP is right about suede on a street car.
Maybe not on this car, but you guys should do a video on re-wrapping the steering wheel yourself... redlinegoods makes them custom to order and they're very easy to do... I did my steering wheel, and it turned out pretty good for someone who had no idea what they're doing
Get the carbon fiber interior trim set from carbonius. You can probably sell the full cinnamon interior set too if it isn’t too torn up, a lot of people look for those. I personally would just rewrap the OE steering wheel, much cleaner that way, especially with the OE+ look that you guys are going for. You should probably refresh all the liner and other interior and exterior rubber trims since those are probably smelly and sagging given all the time it spent in the swamp.
Love the build so far. i know u r building a supercar killer, but is it for the track or for the strip? Because u said your going to do a manual swap and in my opinion if its for track use u should keep the smg automatic, it would shift way faster then you with a manual. Would give you a big advantage over a stick shift if it's for track use. If its for the drag strip then a manual is more fun. My opinion
I love your guys channel and I'm glad you're channel is growing pretty good. I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say i hope you guys do some travelling and driving down in the good ole USA. I think some cool track content at new tracks could help you guys really TAKE off.
Interior looks great. Loving the different style you guys have with this car. Don't get me wrong, oem M interior bits are very nice. However, that black and grey is on point! Very cool to see the opposite of what everyone else goes for on their 325s and 330s.
I would look into having the oem wheel reshaped/refurbished. Not sure what it would cost to have it reshaped but it would fit in with the more modern look and keep buttons and airbag.
My E46 M3 has the black interior with the silver accents. It really does look nice. Yours looks fine. However I love the OEM M spec steering wheel so would honestly love to see it reversed back to an original steering wheel. Either way keep up the nice work! Definitely interested in how this project pans out!
those seats are million times betters than the factory ones in shape, confort and weight saving! now you need to remove more weight like the big 6-cd reader in the trunk hahaha
Put an aftermarket airbag atiwe/raid steering wheel. They are plug and play with the hub and wiring harness and are available in 365mm, 340mm and 320mm. I have one in my car.
Question. Is there a big difference in safety for these seats vs one that is FIA approved? Would like a track seat but still need to get to the back seats.
I like the momo leather wheel. Don't agree with your harness mount, my local track wouldn't allow that and neither would PCA. Can you get those Recaro seats with a sub strap hole? Those seats with a sub strap hole and a proper rollbar/5-6 pt harness are what you're after
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Voted for the Momo but I'd prefer a refurbished/new Oem wheel.
I would prefer to have the old steering wheel refurbished.
Agreed
Yep. I had mine rewrapped with perforated leather, and i love every inch of it.
Mee tooo
Redline Leather Goods is the answer.
U selling cinnamon interior
For a street car, get an OEM steering wheel with carbon trim pieces or rewrapped in new leather.
somekind of OEM BMW steering wheel, none of those.
OEM Replacement Wheel!
Yes! That one looks cheap and belongs in a ricer
I have a fully black m3 interior I can trade for the cinnamon, I live in Erie PA so not too far.
I life 30 miles south of you. Small world
I live 7 miles north
that wheel would look good on a E30 M3, the stock E46 is the best looking wheel
I'm with DP, leather over suede for a street car. BUT, get a quick release, and you can swap wheels when you get to the track, and both of you win.
neither wheel. personally, having to give up the steering wheel buttons is a no go.
No cruise control now
Nice video. Big miss IMO on removing the highly desirable Cinnamon interior. You can easily get custom upholstery covers from AMX for the Recaros to match. Would have really taken it up a notch.
Refresh the OEM steering wheel. Be a Real Supercar Serial Murderer...Killers are for wannabe posers.
I think the fact the OEM wheel (and paddle shifters for the SMG) is getting swapped out indicates the engine and gearbox aren't going to be too far behind...
And get the oem wheel with alcentara or something and keep the pedal shift..it’s good enough for the CSL and it’s a track car so I’m sure it’s going to be just fine for a E46 M3 super car killer
Csl trunk is a must!
OEM wheel is my vote!
No airbag on the street is not a good idea. If it was strictly a track car, I'd go with one of the Momo's.
The black and silver combo matches the seats. Looks good.
I'm enjoying this series so please don't get offended, but regarding the steering wheel I'd refurbish the original. Supercars maybe about performance, but they're also about the prestige and premium package, i.e. Leather, styling, tech, luxury etc. Those wheels you're chosen are too track focused, not really in keeping with pulling up the Hilton for dinner, if you know what I mean. Plus you've lost the on wheel function switches. I think doing an episode on refurbishing the wheel would be interesting (OK, a manual wheel, not this one with the paddles) And at the end of the day, it's still an "M" wheel. ;)
nice work so far. but for guys in the industry i'm surprised you put harnesses on a reclining seat regardless of who makes them. the downward force in an impact will snap the seat in half. especially as your shoulder connections look above angle guidelines. (should be verticle line to 45deg downwards. some state 10deg above verticle but on a fixed seat.)
Neither wheel works, you lose paddle shifters and controls. Get an alcantara OE wheel. With carbon trim.
They are putting in a 2JZ
@@ricepony33 goodness I hope so. It would be a reverse supra, how cool!
Guarantee it won't stay smg lol
They said their planning on a manual conversion in the episode they picked the car up.
Missed that, but even with a manual conversion, I would still go OE alcantara for the wheel! If the theme is super car, you want a cohesive look, not parts bin amalgamation. The Recaro seats work as BMW used similar in the CSL. They should also go carbon fibre roof, if they want to go super car hunting!
Saude wont last long. I agree with many of the comments to send the stock wheel to the upholstery shop.
The build is coming along great... but whats the update on the kswap 240?! :)
Also, Connie Celica sitting in the background.
I think the silver and black look super clean!
Holy crap this is insane. Such a sick build
They haven't done anything yet
You two must have missed the 1stvideo ofthis series wherethey showed all the parts waiting to be installed...LOOL
This is AWESOME! Those 4 point harness reinforcements are genius!
Suede stitched OEM wheel with the M3 red and blue color stitching and wrap the center of the wheel a nice black to give it a new refresh plus the suede stitching will give you a thicker steering wheel which feels great
Massive improvement to the interior! Now's it's got me thinking about E46's again
The harness mounting point is pure genius
For the radio. Check if the blue wires are connected. That was the issue for my aftermarket radio. Also you should get a arm rest delete kit from ecs. Unless you like that center arm rest
I see you weighed the seats but then transferred the power assembly which is pretty heavy. I wonder how much the seats weighed after you put those power adjusters on
The dream E46 M3 build
Those Recaro seats are sick!
I like the touch of silver inside, ties in with the silver wheels perfectly 👌🏼
Loving this series! I've got a E46 325ci, this series is letting me live vicariously through your S54
Love these e46 content! Guess a garret turbo is coming for the hp gain because of the sponsor 👌
Cant wait for the next part!
Greetings from a e46 owner (330ci) from the Netherlands
I’d go for either the Momo, or a fixed up OEM wheel. Dave is right about the suede in my opinion
Momo Monte Carlo, but have you considered re-wrapping the OEM? Just did this on my 350z. Bought the new leather from Redlinegoods
Those Seats are sick!!! Love the black interior also
Go with panavise phone mount. It’s a machined part that mounts to the dash using the factory mounting point, under the trim, and it is an extremely solid setup and much cleaner look. Rennline has a similar mount too. Consider coby for a oem+ style steering wheel. Looks like you guys are going to do a manual swap so the euro armrest delete center console would be a good idea too. Sick build 👍🏻
L-O-V-E the new interior! I wouldn't change the silver on the dash. It suits the doors.
As and E46 M3 daily driver, I have to subscribe.
You Guys know how to build a car. Love this series!
Reupholster the oem wheel with suede so you can use the buttons etc?!
Re-wrap the original with alcantara. It will look bomb, and be functional at the same time.
I've done the same to my OE celica steering wheel, I freaking love it.
You guys are going to manual swap it right??? I prefer and OEM style wheel but of the two choices I like the suede. You can fit Porsche 996 brakes on the rear. I would not only do the fronts. Get wheel studs as well.
The momo fits better. I'd rather you got a replacement BMW wheel.
Those seat at amazing! Not to often I see an aftermarket seat I really like.
Good work as always guys good to see a less cared for M3 refreshed
Oh also the M performance E92 seats are based on a sportster so technically it is correct kinda..
My E46 M3 came with silver trim from the Factory so I think you guys are good !
Momo monte carlo looks beautiful in about any car 👍😆👍😄
use an aftermarket "rim" for your oem wheel, that's a lot better in my opinion and you will also retain the airbag which is a lot better for a street car
I say stock wheel refurbished with shift indicator built in at the top.
OMG they killed the car with that monstrous wheel... refurbish the original!!!
dude, you did the 930 video's and turbokraft is taking amazing c are of my lady! now im owrking on a 135i, so this is helpful too :)
I daily an 06 M3 91K Carbon Black ,have blk interior W/silver trim ,going to Wrap Carbon Fiber ! I like the stock steering wheel also !
I love this channel. The only thing is that I wish you guys had a playlist or a DIY section. That would be awesome considering the amount of knowledge you guys have. Also if you guys take viewers cars and upgrade them..with a fee of course, count me in.
Hope you guys hold onto the brown interior pieces, they're gorgeous.
I have a leather Monte Carlo on my GTI and love it. Wish it had a little dish, but it's such a great wheel. And DP is right about suede on a street car.
Use both. Momo for the street and personal on track. 6 little bolts ain't no big deal to swap out. Ppl swap out much more for track days.
get the oe wheel refurbished, get your SMG paddle shifters back too.
Maybe not on this car, but you guys should do a video on re-wrapping the steering wheel yourself... redlinegoods makes them custom to order and they're very easy to do... I did my steering wheel, and it turned out pretty good for someone who had no idea what they're doing
Not sure if it's been mentioned, but make sure you're using a HANS with the 4 point.
Sorry Pete,
Love the Personal wheel, but the leather on the Momo wins for driving without gloves.
Plus Monte Carlo is classic.
Re-Wrap the stock wheel! No aftermarket wheel!
I thinks it’s a great choice going black
Get the carbon fiber interior trim set from carbonius. You can probably sell the full cinnamon interior set too if it isn’t too torn up, a lot of people look for those. I personally would just rewrap the OE steering wheel, much cleaner that way, especially with the OE+ look that you guys are going for. You should probably refresh all the liner and other interior and exterior rubber trims since those are probably smelly and sagging given all the time it spent in the swamp.
Love the build so far. i know u r building a supercar killer, but is it for the track or for the strip? Because u said your going to do a manual swap and in my opinion if its for track use u should keep the smg automatic, it would shift way faster then you with a manual. Would give you a big advantage over a stick shift if it's for track use. If its for the drag strip then a manual is more fun. My opinion
I love your guys channel and I'm glad you're channel is growing pretty good. I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say i hope you guys do some travelling and driving down in the good ole USA. I think some cool track content at new tracks could help you guys really TAKE off.
The seats 💺 look great bro
Interior looks great. Loving the different style you guys have with this car. Don't get me wrong, oem M interior bits are very nice. However, that black and grey is on point! Very cool to see the opposite of what everyone else goes for on their 325s and 330s.
I would look into having the oem wheel reshaped/refurbished. Not sure what it would cost to have it reshaped but it would fit in with the more modern look and keep buttons and airbag.
How much did the seats weigh with the power sliders? Also, rear seat and seatbelt delete for additional weight savings?
My E46 M3 has the black interior with the silver accents. It really does look nice. Yours looks fine. However I love the OEM M spec steering wheel so would honestly love to see it reversed back to an original steering wheel. Either way keep up the nice work! Definitely interested in how this project pans out!
How you going to change gears without the paddle shifts? Kind of makes the SMG pointless? Specially track car!
You should wrap the silver trim in a houndstooth pattern, it would be a nice vintage touch.
I miss this build!
those seats are million times betters than the factory ones in shape, confort and weight saving! now you need to remove more weight like the big 6-cd reader in the trunk hahaha
Re-trimmed OEM Steering whee for sure!
Put an aftermarket airbag atiwe/raid steering wheel. They are plug and play with the hub and wiring harness and are available in 365mm, 340mm and 320mm. I have one in my car.
Love the interior and loving this series!
How much did the recaro weigh after you added a lot of weight back onto them? I’m guessing not much weight savings vs oem in the end!
No
Think you should get the OEM wheel redone. Super excited about this build!
Recaro isn’t sold by Turn14. Where did you guys get the seats from? How is this thing going to kill supercars with only 333hp?
Prefer if you kept paddles - steering wheel resto would be cool to see.
Keep it up guys! Love the show. Looking forward to seeing a manual in there!
Question. Is there a big difference in safety for these seats vs one that is FIA approved? Would like a track seat but still need to get to the back seats.
Leave the alloy trim, nice bright work that uplifts the otherwise drab interior.
Well done so far!
Great choice on the seats & interior. Awesome. Leather Momo Steering wheel
I like the momo leather wheel. Don't agree with your harness mount, my local track wouldn't allow that and neither would PCA. Can you get those Recaro seats with a sub strap hole? Those seats with a sub strap hole and a proper rollbar/5-6 pt harness are what you're after
All out with the upgrades, Nice!
I've been running a momo Monte Carlo for the last 5 years. Switched to a normal nardi for a while but much rather my momo
Momo for me as well.. would those seats reuse the OEM harnesses instead of using the electric components?
Coming along nicely!
Hey guys just found the channel and I love what you do it always nice to see a car get worked on. I’d love to see my car get work done too some day👍🏼
Great video cant wait for this one to be done! Looks great!
Silver interior trim looks good. Complements the new wheels
Damn boys....interior is looking so good. Well worth the effort👍🏻
Two main weaknesses of these. Seats and brakes! Yes sub frame and rod bearing and vamps but but just buy a decent one or fix ut
Love the interior you guys! Good work
Why all the trouble going with the harness mounts instead of just using the Schroth Quick Fit?