1M3 Clone 2.0 - The Build Log

///Mstvpxs · 06-17-2016, 06:02 PM

Awesome build OP, I really appreciate the methodical approach you are taking with this build.

That being said, I was wondering why you decided not to use the E9X M3 hood (with the aggressive looking bump), regardless it looks incredibly mean. Can't wait to see more pictures and progress!

///m3d · 06-17-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mstvpxs

Awesome build OP, I really appreciate the methodical approach you are taking with this build.

That being said, I was wondering why you decided not to use the E9X M3 hood (with the aggressive looking bump), regardless it looks incredibly mean. Can't wait to see more pictures and progress!

Thanks!
We did toss the idea around of an e9x style hood but ultimately decided that the OEM hood better suited the build goals of subtle and OEM style

///Mstvpxs · 06-17-2016, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ///m3d

Thanks!
We did toss the idea around of an e9x style hood but ultimately decided that the OEM hood better suited the build goals of subtle and OEM style

Fair point! Man this car has the potential to be such a sleeper

I love it.

minifridge1138 · 06-17-2016, 11:46 PM

This is incredible. I admire your attention to detail and your persistence. I definitely want to see it in person when you're done. Thank you for sharing.

You keep posting, I'll keep reading.

raysspl · 06-18-2016, 03:49 PM

A beast of a build!

///m3d · 06-18-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by minifridge1138

This is incredible. I admire your attention to detail and your persistence. I definitely want to see it in person when you're done. Thank you for sharing.

You keep posting, I'll keep reading.

Deal

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Originally Posted by raysspl

A beast of a build!

Thanks!

richw2000 · 06-20-2016, 03:07 AM

I'm the current owner of the quarry motors s65 Monte Carlo blue e82.
This is an epic build so far. I'm in for updates as well.

///m3d · 06-20-2016, 01:55 PM

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I'm the current owner of the quarry motors s65 Monte Carlo blue e82.
This is an epic build so far. I'm in for updates as well.

That is a beautiful car!

///m3d · 06-26-2016, 03:57 PM

The s65 has officially arrived back at the shop and we have been busy working to get the N54 (and driveline) out of the Clone 2.0.

Still some more tear down to do on the E82 before building it back up, but we have the heart of the build back now!

MT135 · 06-26-2016, 04:25 PM

Yum.

///m3d · 06-26-2016, 10:49 PM

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Yum.

///m3d · 07-29-2016, 11:33 AM

We have completed the tear down of the rest of the car and it is now a shell ready for wiring and then reassembly. We did find the donor front subframe was cracked so we picked up a new OEM one to replace it.

1and1 · 07-29-2016, 03:08 PM

These are the things which receive invitations to retire in the corporate museum...

I was interested in the kind of cash you're laying out, but have changed my mind and honestly don't want to know any longer. I fully recognize the "if you have to ask" category when I see it...

///m3d · 07-30-2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

These are the things which receive invitations to retire in the corporate museum...

I was interested in the kind of cash you're laying out, but have changed my mind and honestly don't want to know any longer. I fully recognize the "if you have to ask" category when I see it...

Appreciate the sentiment but this one is for driving!

I wouldn't be able to give an accurate cost for someone doing this and financing the entire thing themselves but it is safe to say it would be a pretty penny.

E82IsTheWay! · 07-31-2016, 12:23 AM

any pics of the inside taken apart?

///m3d · 07-31-2016, 04:29 PM

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any pics of the inside taken apart?

There will be some as we go through the wiring, but the interior is mostly going to remain intact so no need to rip it all out.

trainerjon · 08-01-2016, 08:27 AM

Looking forward to seeing this build at Festorics!

///m3d · 08-01-2016, 02:56 PM

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Looking forward to seeing this build at Festorics!

///m3d · 08-12-2016, 04:49 PM

We are in the process of completing the wiring... lots and lots of wiring.
The good news is we are using the factory connectors and wire harnesses so it will all look OEM once complete!

///3dkn · 08-12-2016, 05:37 PM

I'm sure you don't hear this enough but truly amazing work here. Very inspiring to a lot of people including myself. Maybe one day I can accomplish such a build as this one. Subscribed for updates and I look forward to the progress ahead. I'm crossing my fingers and knocking on wood for no hiccups along the way. Stay safe.

///m3d · 08-13-2016, 05:33 PM

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I'm sure you don't hear this enough but truly amazing work here. Very inspiring to a lot of people including myself. Maybe one day I can accomplish such a build as this one. Subscribed for updates and I look forward to the progress ahead. I'm crossing my fingers and knocking on wood for no hiccups along the way. Stay safe.

Appreciate the kind words. Can't say enough about the team. They have delivered every step of the way and we all share the same vision for the car

E82IsTheWay! · 08-13-2016, 11:27 PM

so its like taking the m3 harness and looming it through the 1 series chassis? sounds like fun

06-17-2016, 06:02 PM	#177
///Mstvpxs 你爸爸 37 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2011 Dinan E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	Awesome build OP, I really appreciate the methodical approach you are taking with this build. That being said, I was wondering why you decided not to use the E9X M3 hood (with the aggressive looking bump), regardless it looks incredibly mean. Can't wait to see more pictures and progress! __________________ - M 2011 Dinan FBO SSII E92 M3
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06-17-2016, 11:46 PM	#180
minifridge1138 Private 11 Rep 63 Posts Drives: It has 4 wheels and an engine Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	This is incredible. I admire your attention to detail and your persistence. I definitely want to see it in person when you're done. Thank you for sharing. You keep posting, I'll keep reading.
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06-18-2016, 03:49 PM	#181
raysspl Brigadier General 992 Rep 3,001 Posts Drives: walking, bicycle, & bus Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	A beast of a build! __________________ re
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06-20-2016, 03:07 AM	#183
richw2000 Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: E82 1M V8, E46 CSL, E36 M3 Evo Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I'm the current owner of the quarry motors s65 Monte Carlo blue e82. This is an epic build so far. I'm in for updates as well. Last edited by richw2000; 06-20-2016 at 04:54 AM.. Reason: Fix pic
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06-26-2016, 03:57 PM	#185
///m3d Captain 231 Rep 896 Posts Drives: E82 1M3 Clone 2.0 StreetClone Join Date: May 2011 Location: California iTrader: (2)	Phase 2 - The S65 The s65 has officially arrived back at the shop and we have been busy working to get the N54 (and driveline) out of the Clone 2.0. Still some more tear down to do on the E82 before building it back up, but we have the heart of the build back now! Attached Images __________________ Current: 1///M3 Clone 2.0 - The Build Log, 2009 E90 ///M3 - JB \| BLK \| SPEED CLOTH \| SLICKTOP \| 6MT Previous: 2005 E46 ///M3 - IB \| M CLOTH, 1999 E36 ///M3/2/5 DINAN S3 - Estoril \| BLK, 1999 E36 ///M3/2/5 - TiAg \| BLK, 1998 E36 ///M3/4/5 - Estoril \| BLK, 2005 E46 ///M3 - SG \| CIN, 2002 E39 ///M5 - TiAg \| BLK, 2010 E92 ///M3 - LMB \| BLK, 2008 E90 ///M3 - IB \| BLK, 2006 E46 ///M3 - IR \| CIN
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06-26-2016, 04:25 PM	#186
MT135 First Lieutenant 45 Rep 360 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bozeman/Orange County iTrader: (2)	Yum. __________________ Blue BMW
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07-29-2016, 11:33 AM	#188
///m3d Captain 231 Rep 896 Posts Drives: E82 1M3 Clone 2.0 StreetClone Join Date: May 2011 Location: California iTrader: (2)	Phase 2 - The S65 We have completed the tear down of the rest of the car and it is now a shell ready for wiring and then reassembly. We did find the donor front subframe was cracked so we picked up a new OEM one to replace it. Attached Images __________________ Current: 1///M3 Clone 2.0 - The Build Log, 2009 E90 ///M3 - JB \| BLK \| SPEED CLOTH \| SLICKTOP \| 6MT Previous: 2005 E46 ///M3 - IB \| M CLOTH, 1999 E36 ///M3/2/5 DINAN S3 - Estoril \| BLK, 1999 E36 ///M3/2/5 - TiAg \| BLK, 1998 E36 ///M3/4/5 - Estoril \| BLK, 2005 E46 ///M3 - SG \| CIN, 2002 E39 ///M5 - TiAg \| BLK, 2010 E92 ///M3 - LMB \| BLK, 2008 E90 ///M3 - IB \| BLK, 2006 E46 ///M3 - IR \| CIN
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07-29-2016, 03:08 PM	#189
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07-31-2016, 12:23 AM	#191
E82IsTheWay! First Lieutenant 15 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: TT iTrader: (8)	any pics of the inside taken apart?
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08-01-2016, 08:27 AM	#193
trainerjon Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M package Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (1)	Looking forward to seeing this build at Festorics! __________________ '11 135i M-Sport DCT, M3 RSFB, PPK, CP, BMS intake, Agency Power Axle Back, VRSF 5.5" FMIC, FSB, M3/M1 Front + Rear Control Arms, Ground Control Coilovers, Ground Control Camber Plates, E92 M3 Front Seats, VMR 701's Squared 255's, E92 M3 Steering Rack - Daily Driven, Occasionally Tracked - 157k miles <SOLD> >2021 HS M2C Manual
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08-12-2016, 04:49 PM	#195
///m3d Captain 231 Rep 896 Posts Drives: E82 1M3 Clone 2.0 StreetClone Join Date: May 2011 Location: California iTrader: (2)	Phase 2 - The S65 We are in the process of completing the wiring... lots and lots of wiring. The good news is we are using the factory connectors and wire harnesses so it will all look OEM once complete! Attached Images __________________ Current: 1///M3 Clone 2.0 - The Build Log, 2009 E90 ///M3 - JB \| BLK \| SPEED CLOTH \| SLICKTOP \| 6MT Previous: 2005 E46 ///M3 - IB \| M CLOTH, 1999 E36 ///M3/2/5 DINAN S3 - Estoril \| BLK, 1999 E36 ///M3/2/5 - TiAg \| BLK, 1998 E36 ///M3/4/5 - Estoril \| BLK, 2005 E46 ///M3 - SG \| CIN, 2002 E39 ///M5 - TiAg \| BLK, 2010 E92 ///M3 - LMB \| BLK, 2008 E90 ///M3 - IB \| BLK, 2006 E46 ///M3 - IR \| CIN
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08-12-2016, 05:37 PM	#196
///3dkn Major 1489 Rep 1,388 Posts Drives: F87 M2C Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown iTrader: (9) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [8.67]	I'm sure you don't hear this enough but truly amazing work here. Very inspiring to a lot of people including myself. Maybe one day I can accomplish such a build as this one. Subscribed for updates and I look forward to the progress ahead. I'm crossing my fingers and knocking on wood for no hiccups along the way. Stay safe.
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08-13-2016, 11:27 PM	#198
E82IsTheWay! First Lieutenant 15 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: TT iTrader: (8)	so its like taking the m3 harness and looming it through the 1 series chassis? sounds like fun
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