When we say we can do it all, this car just about tested that claim.
This Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 came to us straight from the previous owner for a full restoration, with one goal in mind. Turn it into the new owner’s dream E46 M3 build.
We started with the heart of the car and completed the full comprehensive S54 maintenance, including new rod bearings, a
@drvanos VANOS unit with a cryo treated hub, a valve adjustment, and all the small but critical items like lines, tensioners, and drive belts. To wake it up a bit more, we topped it off with a
@karbonius CSL carbon airbox paired with
@activeautowerke headers and a proper tune.
Being an E46 M3, the rear end got the attention it needed. We performed a full subframe reinforcement, installed complete
@powerflexusa bushings, fitted a rebuilt
@diffsonline differential, and replaced the tired suspension with
@astmotonsuspension 5100 competition coilovers to bring the handling back to life.
On the cosmetic side,
@samuelsauto resprayed the front clip and rear bumper, we refreshed the headlights with new lenses, and added the
@autotecknic Halo kit for a modernized look.
And then there’s the interior, where things took a bigger turn. The entire Dull Dove interior was converted to Cinnamon on Black, complimented by a brand new OEM black center console, a refinished steering wheel,
@rogueengineering short shift kit and fresh upper and lower trim.
The end result? A fully refreshed Laguna Seca Blue on Cinnamon E46 M3, complete with the blue convertible top. A spec the owner once dreamed about, now brought to life.
