blueprint

With the sale of the S2000 i had some play money.

M3 was inexpensive... the repairs/upgrades will be more than the car itself lol.

EastS2k

can you define inexpensive

RedCelica

Yeah right...I just don't have 15k laying around like some folks

Mike RT4

Congratulations on the purchase - you have transformed it already .

As you have an S2000, you should be familiar with the Spoon rigid collars for the chassis on these cars? Well Spoon also do the same for the E46 M3, which stops the bolts from yawing in the holes (which are WAY too big). It is the yawing action that causes the subframe to crack, so I would highly recommend you fitting these once you have done the bracing. You MUST also ensure that the space between the two layers of the subframe is resin filled (which effectively seals the two pieces together to make a stronger panel). If you do not do this and just weld in the reinforcement plates on the bottom layer, the subsequent cracking will be far more severe and it will crack around the reinforcement plates (there are pics floating around of the entire floor being ripped out ).

For anyone thinking of a convertible one - I would recommend you drive one first, as they are HORRIBLE. Removing the roof on the E46 chassis is not kind to the car in any way shape or form and completely destroys the handling that the M3 is renowned for. It turns an absolutely amazing car into a wobbly jelly that is fit for nothing more than boulevard cruising . Considering the E46 M3 has one of the best chassis around, I personally think you would have to be a mug to choose the convertible over the coupe.

blueprint

Honestly... im not sure how the shop will fix it but they do have extensive knowledge with this... i'll ask further what the repair entails.

So far i've been quite impressed with the car.

d1rtyc4r

What's that stuff? Been looking for something like that. I'm guessing it is what made the super soapy spray?

RedCelica

That stuff is called EXPENSIVE, but it de-ionizes the water to remove minerals and impurities from the water so you dont get deposits in the clear coat. They advertise you don't even have to dry the car. Thats also a $1200 pressure washer he's using too.

Spotless Water Systems Water De-ionization System, Model# DIC-20 | Water Purification Units| Northern Tool + Equipment

More affordable variant: https://www.uswatersystems.com/us-water-patriot-dual-2-5-x-20-di-system.html?fee=31&fep=2835&utm_source=GoogleShopp ing&utm_medium=ProductFeed&utm_campaign=GoogleShop ping&gclid=CjwKEAjwpJ_JBRC3tYai4Ky09zQSJAC5r7ru94_ IIoo0_CcuVy5WiRw1NWluw8lVwAeNosNdv9CMjRoCSrfw_wcB

d1rtyc4r

jesus...

Thanks for the links though

blueprint

The Kranzle 1122tst with the Mosmatic swivel gun and Mosmatic wand are the perfect combination. I've owned many pressure washers in my time and this one is the best... it's not even close. The complete system has been worth every cent. I got the entire package from a fellow S2000 owner. Check him out on youtube. "Obsessed Garage"

https://obsessed-garage.myshopify.co...washer-package

trcydaman

+2 on Matt's Kranzle package. It broke my wallet, but it changed the whole experience for me. That gun/wand/foam cannon combo is hard to beat. I also love the microfiber towels I got from him.