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!
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...
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. ;)
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
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.)
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.
Literally nobody here likes the new wheel, everyone agrees that a refurbished or wrapped OEM wheel would work 10x better, and I agree. Also, get rid of that head unit and get an Eonon kit, they're made for the E46, look stock and work with the stock steering wheel controls, and plugs directly into the stock harness.
GeekyGamer167 I had the original Eonon and have the unit from this video. The Eonon is horrible and underpowered. This is a similar concept (Android), but in a different package (bigger screen) with newer hardware.
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
Definitely neither of those steering wheels, the right thing would be a carbon fiber original steering wheel, i mean for supercar look, you keep you steering buttons etc plus it looks expansive, but i personally like the momo between the two
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
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
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.
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
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
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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.
The Momo looks better in this BMW it fits the leather and style of the Bimmer but let the man build his car, the way he wants......suede all the way baby Id just replace the steering wheel with an oem one
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.
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.
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
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.
There are a couple of wrapping options out there for your steering wheel. Plenty of E46 M3 guys just get theirs re-wrapped with thicker leather, you should really do that. That car's interior looks too out of place with that wheel. Plus, you'll be able to retain factory steering wheel controls (volume, Bluetooth, etc.) and an airbag in your street car. Look into COBY and LEDERMANZ wraps.
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.
Quick release both wheels, suede steering wheel case (even keep a set of gloves in it), swap out at the track. Too tacky? Rewrap the OEM wheel seems more stealth.
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
Voted for the Momo but I'd prefer a refurbished/new Oem wheel.
OEM Replacement Wheel!
Yes! That one looks cheap and belongs in a ricer
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.
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.
Refresh the OEM steering wheel. Be a Real Supercar Serial Murderer...Killers are for wannabe posers.
neither wheel. personally, having to give up the steering wheel buttons is a no go.
No cruise control now
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!
Csl trunk is a must!
the cinnamon interior is the best looking one, why would you remove it
I totally agree, the color combo just looks great with cinnamon.
That probably means it's worth money to sell. Rumor in the comments is the m3 is getting a 2jz.
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...
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. ;)
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
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.
Saude wont last long. I agree with many of the comments to send the stock wheel to the upholstery shop.
I say stock wheel refurbished with shift indicator built in at the top.
The build is coming along great... but whats the update on the kswap 240?! :)
Also, Connie Celica sitting in the background.
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.)
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.
Re-Wrap the stock wheel! No aftermarket wheel!
Reupholster the oem wheel with suede so you can use the buttons etc?!
The harness mounting point is pure genius
The momo fits better. I'd rather you got a replacement BMW wheel.
I think the silver and black look super clean!
The black and silver combo matches the seats. Looks good.
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
Literally nobody here likes the new wheel, everyone agrees that a refurbished or wrapped OEM wheel would work 10x better, and I agree. Also, get rid of that head unit and get an Eonon kit, they're made for the E46, look stock and work with the stock steering wheel controls, and plugs directly into the stock harness.
GeekyGamer167 I had the original Eonon and have the unit from this video. The Eonon is horrible and underpowered. This is a similar concept (Android), but in a different package (bigger screen) with newer hardware.
@@dummptyhummpty I've only seen good things about the eonon, which version did you have? Cause there's a few models of them
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
"I LIKE THE SILVER''
"So much nicer"
"Might be too black"
Black on black baby! I love it
Definitely neither of those steering wheels, the right thing would be a carbon fiber original steering wheel, i mean for supercar look, you keep you steering buttons etc plus it looks expansive, but i personally like the momo between the two
Edit: i dont actually know if bmw made one but it exists
I agree on both wheels not looking great, either oem or the carbon version would look much better.
The dream E46 M3 build
As and E46 M3 daily driver, I have to subscribe.
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
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
Leave the silver on the interior. It looks great and breaks up all the black nicely
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
"This is what 9 inches looks like" says the guy driving the supercar killer. LMFAO
Those Recaro seats are sick!
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 thinks it’s a great choice going black
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.
I’ll trade you my black E46 M3 interior for your cinnamon... let me know
Boom! Gotta love the internet
Thats what I'm saying lol.
His cinnamon is worth more. Unless you meant trade + cash
@@mperformance3502 you're the type of people that can ruin a good thing by just talking.
M Performance Who cares? Conveniently this person has black M3 spec which is what they want and most people won’t trade interiors. It’s a win win.
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 :)
get the oe wheel refurbished, get your SMG paddle shifters back too.
Refurbished OEM wheel!
Re-trimmed OEM Steering whee for sure!
OMG they killed the car with that monstrous wheel... refurbish the original!!!
Sorry Pete,
Love the Personal wheel, but the leather on the Momo wins for driving without gloves.
Plus Monte Carlo is classic.
I miss this build!
This is AWESOME! Those 4 point harness reinforcements are genius!
Massive improvement to the interior! Now's it's got me thinking about E46's again
For that BMW with that interior - the suede wheel. Unlike the Monte Carlo better, but the other one suits the interior.
Prefer if you kept paddles - steering wheel resto would be cool to see.
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
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 rather see a oem wheel honestly
Momo monte carlo looks beautiful in about any car 👍😆👍😄
Loving this series! I've got a E46 325ci, this series is letting me live vicariously through your S54
I know everyone is saying refurbish the OEM wheel, but I quite like the Monte Carlo!
I’d go for either the Momo, or a fixed up OEM wheel. Dave is right about the suede in my opinion
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
Leave the silver!! But danggg that interior looks way better!! Those seats are insanely expensive!! $1,200 each that's crazy but awesome!
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Momo Monte Carlo, but have you considered re-wrapping the OEM? Just did this on my 350z. Bought the new leather from Redlinegoods
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.
Well done so far!
L-O-V-E the new interior! I wouldn't change the silver on the dash. It suits the doors.
Piano black for interior. 💪
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
I like the touch of silver inside, ties in with the silver wheels perfectly 👌🏼
The Momo looks better in this BMW it fits the leather and style of the Bimmer but let the man build his car, the way he wants......suede all the way baby
Id just replace the steering wheel with an oem one
Smooth finish leather ftw
Coming along nicely!
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.
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.
Hey guys. You have a lot of comments so I’m just placing this one to see if you want to sell the cinnamon interior. Great show guys!
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
That cinnamon brown matches the black though lol
That personal wheel is beautiful but I’m with DP on this one. Sued on the street is nonsense.
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.
The seats 💺 look great bro
Why not the CSL wheel ???
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.
Look out supercars. This is how you build a true killer
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..
Man I sure would of liked to have that interior for my e93
There are a couple of wrapping options out there for your steering wheel. Plenty of E46 M3 guys just get theirs re-wrapped with thicker leather, you should really do that. That car's interior looks too out of place with that wheel.
Plus, you'll be able to retain factory steering wheel controls (volume, Bluetooth, etc.) and an airbag in your street car.
Look into COBY and LEDERMANZ wraps.
Those seat at amazing! Not to often I see an aftermarket seat I really like.
Should've done a coby alcantara wheel. maintain the bmw airbag and roundel. The aesthetic matters.
as long as you clean the wheel regularly it will be fine.
The e46-e39 M steering wheel got the be one of the best looking wheel of all time imo. Just go with a new one
You Guys know how to build a car. Love this series!
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.
Those seats are sauce
Momo if it has to change but the stock wheel refurbished is the best option
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.
Quick release both wheels, suede steering wheel case (even keep a set of gloves in it), swap out at the track. Too tacky? Rewrap the OEM wheel seems more stealth.