Cutting the arches off my V10 E46 M3 - Driftworks BMW V1TEN rebuild pt 36

[@Skreamies]

Gaz is literally an artist, those arches are wild.

[@driftworks]

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[@Jb001jb]

So Phil, while all windshields are out, maybe replace the roof with a carbon fibre one? 😅😎

[@cl500amg2]

Agree 👌

[@markproper9791]

100%

[@CmdrStukov]

^^ this

[@vallevaan]

This needs to happen

[@fussyfez]

😆 Phil is the last person who needs that sort of encouragement

[@conorkelly8]

Gaz aka the most patient man in bodywork history 😂 Wheels and arch fitment look the dogs nuts 🥜

[@driftworks]

👍Thanks man.

[@ShalomBrother]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.... Whatever your paying him isn’t enough! To find someone who is that much of a perfectionist is invaluable and I wish there was someone near me with the same work ethic 👍🏼

[@FF-gg1bm]

Doing wide arches the proper way instead of these horrible over arches everyone is sticking on😁

[@driftworks]

🤘

[@Woodie-xq1ew]

The ebay special “wide body kit”

[@SH3RIFF187]

Even with his E30, the bolt on was done correctly.

[@Preditah.]

Gaz is an artisan. Great attention to detail which is what I would want for my car. Can't wait to see it painted! Recently had bodywork done on my dad's car but the guy who did it has made a mess of it and ignoring calls and emails. Dad can't afford to have it resprayed so having to put up with the awful job. At least you guys do quality work so hats off to you all.

[@mogotsiphayane7580]

Mo from South Africa here, that rear bodywork done by Gaz is monumentally astonishing. Welldone.

[@driftworks]

Thanks Mo!

[@jon.steele]

Totally living my dream Phil, "as much as it needs to make it right" much admiration and excellent work by Gaz

[@driftworks]

👍Thanks man.

[@kkg9340]

best collection of cars on KZbin

[@driftworks]

👍

[@billywilliams6257]

Another unbelievable job by Gaz, those arches look like factory standard Quality, Well done!!

[@twarken5078]

Gaz is an absolute artist, great to see skills being used to this level of perfection. Love it!

[@driftworks]

Absolutely 🕶

[@naterockwell7735]

Body shop guy does excellent work! I’m truly impressed! Kudos to you mate!

[@matt2m]

I audibly gasped when you showed the first shot of the arches fucking hell Gaz has gods hands.

[@MrBigSuka]

Excellent work from Gaz, change every panel to make it look like it's not modified. Top work guys.

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@cobalt0110]

The finish on those arches and bumper are as close to Witchcraft as I've ever seen, Gaz and Co. are into some serious Scocery...

[@robin_marriott]

This is art. Doing that much work and having it lose nothing from the original look is incredible.

[@driftworks]

Thanks man. 🤘

[@smithy423]

Stunning work. Well done Gaz fantastic oem+ look and amazing workmanship

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Love the way you build your cars to fit your wheels instead of the other way round, that fitment looks awesome with those big old meaty tyres

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@mikedowland9949]

Gaz is the man! Those arches r sick👌

[@CalgonDunbar]

Love this series constant cycle of watching every episode then getting annoyed cause ive watched them all then forgetting for ages and finding loads more episodes 😂😂

[@driftworks]

Haha, hopefully the momentum will pick up again now it's back at Driftworks 👍

[@arvar_music]

NGL half way in when u finally revealed the fresh arches in primer my jaw dropped just a wee bit ! Wow absolutely amazing work from Gaz yet again ! 👌🏼

[@driftworks]

🕶 Thanks

[@davidjohnrees]

Fair play, I was not expecting to see such an amazing transformation on the reveal shot. Very impressed. Gaz has mad skillz!

[@driftworks]

He really does!

[@fourdoorsoup]

I'd rather see a car cut up and built clean like this than see another hacked up car with cheap over fenders or screw on flairs. You never disappoint with a build.

[@driftworks]

Thanks man!

[@mk3whitewide]

Gaz is officially my hero

[@driftworks]

🤘

[@ahmetahmet9673]

There have been so many e46 builds but nothing comes close to this, still remember it coming on the scene back in the day but more so when it was brought back and a "mild restoration" was lined up haha. Much respect Mr Driftworks. This car is one of the reasons I own an e46 m3 myself 👌

[@driftworks]

😄Thanks man!

[@blitz-power]

Fantastic work, congratulations!!! The way it looks, stock style fenders but wider is the BEST LOOKING WAY EVER! Can't wait for the finished result!

[@endeavour2127]

Beautiful work by Gaz!

[@driftworks]

👍

[@psavel274]

I'm not a huge ACS guy, but they look good on the e46 chassis. I have used all variants of the pilots as well as r888's and had great results. Nice work on pulling the arches. Its really the best way to do it correctly imo. I've done it multiple ways and it'll truly be custom tailored to your width and offset choice.

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@realMaverickBuckley]

"The stupid rim protector that.. Protruded further than the wheel." 😆

[@rayhaanf]

Gaz is an artist, I'm blown away.

[@driftworks]

He sure is!

[@Nateclrk]

Man i wish you guys was closer.. 325ci here 1 owner, Just waiting to be "Rejuvenated"

[@91Wildcat700]

I remember when this wasn't going to be a total restoration more so a quick reconditioning to bring it back to its former glory, but I'm kind of glad it went this deep because its great content.

[@driftworks]

🤘😄

[@SubversionGarage]

The talent is making it look OEM. Well done sir!

[@simonhenson358]

Gaz has some amazing skills, hats off to that man 👌

[@driftworks]

👍

[@quest8795]

It's looking absolutely amazing now, Gaz must be one of, if not the most talented bodywork people in the country. The functional fitment couldn't be better.

[@driftworks]

Thanks!

[@KevMk3]

I love the detail, thought and work going into phils projects. Its great he has someone he can go to to get it done like Gaz. Has to be my fave build on youtube!

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@arvar_music]

They view from the rear now is stunning ! So wide and curvy ! 🙌🏼

[@BurpleRX7]

You confuse me sometimes Phil, BUT cannot argue with the results. There is method in your madness. That does look sweet. So glad people like you and gaz are out there doing it properly rather than the numpties out there with a chop saw and no inner arches

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@deancameron8378]

GAZ is a fuggin magician 🎩

[@driftworks]

👍

[@VR46YAMAHA]

Reminds me of an F80 M3 from behind, nice ‘phat’ flared arches. Always thought the front arches on an E46 M3 looked far more aggressive than the rears ever did back when I had mine too

[@matteightytwo]

Its amazing seeing people work who are at the master level of their game

[@driftworks]

👍

[@gregshrimpton1630]

That Dude got some skills!

[@stuartsmith5154]

Those rear arches are total art work and with those custom ac wheels OMFG ! It’s going to look amazing when finished.

[@driftworks]

Thanks man!

[@alcarpuk]

Top bodywork artist!!

[@driftworks]

👍

[@LowOrigin]

This was like an asmr video for us, thankyou papa Phillip, very cool 😍

[@driftworks]

🤘Thanks man!

[@darylmorse]

Nice work. Well done!!!!! Can't wait to see it after paint.

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@KutreeZ]

Nice little blue MK2 Fiesta hiding at the back

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

I was half expecting you all to break into song, singing 'underneath the arches', great vid, the car is coming along nicely now.👍👍🇬🇧

[@driftworks]

Haha, maybe next time.

[@Franksey180]

Wow! Super impressed with the effort and commitment to get that look. One of my favourite car builds for sure. I'm all about the engine but that body work is sublime.

[@driftworks]

Thanks man!

[@mikezurawski]

Very nicely done. It looks perfect.

[@smgw15]

Gaz is an artist!

[@carmakeover2724]

Looks absolutely wow , perfect in every way, awesome craftsmanship, can’t wait to see the finished product 😍😍

[@driftworks]

Thanks 🕶

[@MATTBOMERRACING]

Why did i ever doubt you that’s looks perfect!

[@cantho11]

Very clean and tasteful work. Love deepdish rims. It ganster

[@shaungrapes7361]

What a fantastic job man deserves a 🏅

[@driftworks]

👍

[@jlynndo]

it looks very good already, i can't wait to see this car hit the road again. keep up the good work!!!!

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@timocallaghan4408]

love the OEM+ approach.. Would probably get two thumbs up from the original engineers

[@driftworks]

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[@timothybryce5239]

Damn that looks good, Gaz is the man.

[@driftworks]

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[@francisvachon2051]

Magician that Gaz...

[@driftworks]

Indeed!

[@joenrobo]

what a sculpture ... turn out great

[@driftworks]

Thanks!

[@UnexplainedHoveringSpheroid]

Those arches look spot on. Very oem+.

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@Simpyspec]

those ac wheels look so good... the fitment with meat :)

[@kalv123]

Man that looked so bad when it was cut but the (almost) finished article looks perfect. Amazing attention to detail guys!

[@driftworks]

Thanks man!

[@ArryBradbury]

Top work Phil (and Gaz), looks superb 👌

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@glennarnold3970]

thank goodness you where only going to do the mod on the rack and drive it as a daily god forbid going overboard on it lol .Onward and upwards i say i thought you where going to give it a lick and a tickle for a moment you looked a little excited good to see it its gettin the love it deserves before you thrash the livin bejeezus out of it for a daily that is. keep up the great content hope the fam is well cheers from down under

[@AdrianMidgey1]

Love the attention to detail on this - I presumed the arches were single skin, but the fact you've got the inners modified to match too (I'm doing similar on an e30, so know how time consuming it is!) Is impressive - Very nicely done Sir!(s)

[@driftworks]

Thanks. Yeah it's a nightmare, but needs doing right!

[@be4tb0x]

as a M346 owner, i really love your arches. Perfect look. They look much better than the old ones (which i also liked). ;-)

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@jamest5149]

Great work by Gaz again.👍 Also great job by Jay not exposing him self... again 😱

[@S100FAN]

Fair play to Gaz, his work is actually incredible and fair play to Phill ! Love his attitude and his no compromise vision to building cars. 👏🏻👏🏻 What ever happened to the E90 M3? I remember seeing you had tracked it down and bought it back but that was a while ago now..

[@driftworks]

Cheers. I sold it on as I needed an estate due to massive dog so bought the RS6.

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Brilliant job on them arches 👍

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@jaynelson26]

Quality work on this mega build!🔥🔥🔥

[@driftworks]

👍

[@GFWilliamsnet]

This makes me want to just give my Exige to Phil and Gaz to sort the arches...

[@driftworks]

Haha, it's way too much work to do for someone else. You have to care ALOT, and I pretty much only care about my own cars (which is why we've never worked on any customer cars). Gaz on the other hand can help, but the the hours in this, and the bill at the end can only be understood when working along side him.

[@GFWilliamsnet]

@@driftworks One day, I will take the car to Gaz and get him to "finish" it... I now do most of the work on my car myself so appreciate how long things take to do things properly. I've got to the stage where any further parts I want have to be custom built, so Gaz will be the final step...

[@PixelVogue]

Gaz the geezer done well!

[@driftworks]

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[@MrLOZZA6451]

All of the fitment!

[@jwdebod01]

Those arches look soooo good

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@mattsalmon110]

On the arches they looks stock but better of course ! Well done

[@driftworks]

Cheers 👍

[@boastyy]

Awesome job, came out perfect. Well done mate.

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@JohnnyWooh]

Hell of a modification if you can't really tell it's been modified at all. Gaz is an absolute machine!

[@driftworks]

🤘

[@nickrendell4300]

Wow what a difference in 3 weeks, looks fantastic and so OEM. Gona look so good once resprayed black. Would look so good on air but I know it’s gona be driven hard and some track days!👍😀

[@driftworks]

Thanks... Wash you're mouth out!: Air 😂

[@HardcoreMotors]

Lovin' your style there too. Very nice stuff all around!

[@driftworks]

Thanks man!

[@simongoode7812]

As Phil often says, "It just looks right!" Somehow you manage to get it looking sexy as without being obvious what is done... OEM+++ 😂 lol Keep up the great work everyone & top credit to the bodywork specialist... He is a legend!!! 👌🏻

[@driftworks]

Thanks man! 👍

[@kenrossaukrsa]

Those arches are done so well!, wow! That Golf 1 in the background , imagine that dropped with widened wheel arches !🤤 and a 20V big Turbo attached to it😁

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍. I think the Golf looks great as is. I'm pretty sure it is already 20v T though.

[@kenrossaukrsa]

Driftworks super! (Still waiting for covid to end so that I can buy some rims I saw on your website )

[@rbmwiv]

Beautiful I would have liked to see the process of finishing the quarters and modifying the rear bumper to fit like factory. That’s been my goal working on BMWS for 30 years and I will do whatever I have to do to make it look factory. Back in the 90s I was sticking e36 front bumpers on e30 I modified them to fit proper and it still had a bumper bar behind. I would weld a bar between the front bumper shocks. I worked in NASCAR on a cup team for 4 years. So it was like a race car bumper behind the front plastic. I don’t have any pictures since it’s been that long and my house fire destroyed all my photos. I had binders documenting each bmw I built. Of all the things I lost that’s the one I cared about. Anyway thanks Samsung for burning down my house. I had one in the house charging and was working on my M3 and I came into a smoke filled house and the smoke alarm didn’t go off until 10 minutes after I found the fire. It was only 3 months old. The fire started in my bedroom where I kept all my car stuff. I had about 30 1:18 scale BMWs models that they sale at the dealership. That’s an expensive collection along with 30k worth of watches. Also when the idiots that call themselves fireman pulled up in a fire truck with no water in it. So 2 other fire departments had to put it out. Also those cock suckers stole my class ring and a family heirloom ring that had my initials in it. I am RBMIV so the ring has been passed from the first RB to the 2nd etc. u can’t press charges on fire departments. The box the rings was right where it was supposed to be with all the felt burned off the box but when I opened it both rings were gone. You can’t trust anyone.

[@driftworks]

Thanks. That's mad. Sorry to hear that.

[@Jb001jb]

YES YES! The wait was long but worth it! 🍻

[@driftworks]

🤘

[@OutlawNZ]

Nice Finnegan Speed and Marine hat!

[@AshleyCaunt]

Gaz working miracles as always!

[@driftworks]

🤘

[@THESLlCK]

I'd prefer at LEAST a few more inches of thickness, but this looks artful. Can't disrespect it

[@carrier7676]

I want those WHEEEEELSSS!!!!! 3 years and still I still haven't found AC Schnitzer's type 2's in 19's! I'm so freaking jealous!!! lol!

[@driftworks]

They don't look as good in 19 IMO.

[@carrier7676]

Driftworks that may be true with your particular application. In my case, I would be trying to installing them on an e39 M5, which would benefit from that larger wheels. Yours look great on your car!

[@driftworks]

18's on an e39 M3 look great. I sold the original set of these 18" type 2's that I built for this car to a guy who put them on an E39 M5 👍

[@TheOystei]

damn those arches was awsome.

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@hevendranarayansamy2793]

I'm a huge bmw fan boy and I love what you've done so far. Maybe one day I'll build a similar car. Doubt I'll cut the rear quarters though. Thats only for the brave of heart. Cant want to see the finished product. Well done Phil

[@driftworks]

👍

[@brianholt4688]

Amazing work as always! You have a good eye👍🏻

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@Afrikantk]

Looks incredible !

[@driftworks]

Thanks 👍

[@truthseeker8483]

Great work Gazza.....the arches look perfect.......Tyre rim protectors are probably not required if your own a wheel shop..... :-D

[@driftworks]

Or if you can drive 😄

[@truthseeker8483]

@@driftworks or only use your car for showing off :-D

[@driftworks]

Burn... I use my cars for everything. Parking up against a curb in the 964 to collect dog food doesn't mean I have to smash into the curb.

[@andreworth8493]

That work is awesome!

[@driftworks]

Thank you!

[@NoName-js2ce]

Hi Phil, what about the weight distribution of your build? Are there any differences in handling/feeling of a car between stock e46 with s54 and swapped s85 e46? If there are, is it possible to fix it and return the 'ideal' weight distribution made from factory?

[@driftworks]

The engine is heavier so it does upset the balance. It's not possible to fix it, although my car is the best case scenario as the engine is further back than all the other conversions I know of in the world.

[@Vez-a-tron]

As it was revealed "Fcuk me that's outstanding work!" You must be happy with it in primer!

[@graffiticatdog]

TOO much lip with those REbarreled AC’s on such a legendary build. I’ve been following from the beginning so presumably it’s essentially mine and how many other odd thousands other’s place and to say (HA! ... not) More of a wheel’s wheel on this... grabbing at strings trying to describe it but more arc8R / fikse / less lippy of a wheel/ wheel. Would be sicker on this.. lol 😅 Love this build 5ever. Take all I say lightly and lovingly bc I’m just spillin my opinion with appreciation for this bulld. I feel like a part of it as much as anyone else who’s been following since the beginning and it’s been a pleasure to see as a current 04 e46 m3 owner as well remembering this car from the glory days before mine was even in existence and this was an internet sensation in my eyes. Peace and love! The AC’s are great jus not digging the lip on such a gem. I’m out

[@driftworks]

👍

[@eddyagg]

Absolute master craftsman 👌

[@driftworks]

👍

[@Sunedosa]

beautiful design/work.

[@driftworks]

Thank you! 👍

[@unknown_user283]

Gaz has some skill.

[@driftworks]

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