The ultimate restoration on this BMW E46 M3

@werkstatte-bmwonly9515
We restored this 2003 BMW E46 M3 with a complete make over!
We are a BMW and Rolls-Royce special shop in Las Vegas. For inquiries please contact us directly. Please leave comments below. if you enjoyed the video and would like more, please subscribe.
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[@boxingproff7627]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@RickCT2000]

You guys clearly know what your doing! Very well done! Paint correction would take it to the next level!

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Thank you for the feedback Rick

[@Mikstvofficial]

Ain't feeling the carbon ... but other than that beautiful

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Yes, we had mixed feelings and feedback about the carbon fiber details. Some absolutely love it and some would prefer stock. Thanks for your feedback

[@juanpablocastanoval2180]

Thank you, love the E46 M3

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Good knowledge. I’m keeping mine SMG. It’s not my daily and you have to learn how to use it- like a clutch less manual. Not sure about the carbon 😳 but each to their own. And those centre console bits can look tatty especially the soft touch bits.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

We convert to manual after SMG fails. It brings vehicles value up and price for repair is similar.

[@normandy1140]

Back in 2016, I had an opportunity to buy an E46 M3, manual, black convertible, with 60k miles, for $20k. The independent repair shop was also a car dealership. The mechanic showed me all the paperwork for the work they had done on it. I walked away. Looking back, I should have done it.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

I wish we could get them for this price today. It's probably worth double now.

[@normandy1140]

@@werkstatte-bmwonly9515 Who knew, right? Admittedly, I didn't have a strong interest in BMWs back then, and I didn't realize what exactly I was looking at. No doubt it is double the price now. I can only speak for myself, I wouldn't pay double for a 20 year old chassis. I have to calculate the amount of money I need to set aside each month for future maintenance/repairs, on top of the car loan. Additionally, if I got into an accident and the car got totaled, I don't have the confidence I would be able to recoup even close to what I paid for that year car model.

[@dutchymarketing5218]

Great video , I am looking to do an interior refresh someday on my M3 especially on the center console , dash and steering wheel.

[@davidmonk7280]

Very satisfying to watch to love e46 M3

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Awesome, thank you. We are releasing a new video in the next couple of days about building an e46 race spec car. Stay tuned

[@MrTalkingtrue]

Looks very good Victor

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Thank you

[@MrRezarocks]

Looks great! I think I will be replacing those plastic trims in my m3 as well!

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

You should. I had a car that I've done before and it won bimmer fest. You can make it look brand new.

[@mocheen4837]

I have a majority of those parts sitting in my garage from when I upgraded to carbon interior trimmings. I also have a full set of headlights, tail lights and signal lights.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Are you trying to sell them or upgrade your car?

[@TpriestJr]

The m3 from my channel I am currently re storing the inside. Little by little piece by piece! Smg as well. Love it man!

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Thank you.

[@olymes808]

Super great job 👍🏼

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Appreciate your feedback

[@goyewgfj]

Great car! Nice job! Could I get more info where you get all the parts, please?

[@bluusoda]

Damn dude. I love the attention to detail. Wish you were in houston. I would definitely be a customer.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@sergiolubrano6191]

Nice 👍

[@sebastianomerra]

Amazing clip! Just a question: which is the real part number of the central trim? I see you got a wrong one and I would like to avoid to cut the rear side (the ashtray side). Thanks for your help!

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

We filmed it a year ago. I don't have the part numbers saved unfortunately

[@apdeandja768]

Joss Mas Brow!!!

[@raphaeljohnson942]

I tryin to get mines redone

[@ipekur]

Hi, loved this video! I just bought a 2002 M3 manual! convertible with a very beat-up interior. I need to do much more than what you did. What source did you use for parts? what speaker covers did you use? how did you source door-mounted elbow rests? Is there a way I can get hold of you directly? Thank you@

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

You can message us on IG @werkstatte.bmw I handle that account personally and get back to you quickly. For the speaker cover it's an original BMW part. I use realoem.com for the diagram.

[@docmarc36]

I have a 2001 6 speed... looks very nice exterior... always getting requests to buy it. I'd love to refurbish the interior. I like what you guys are doing, would love to find out more about your services.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Hi there. Message us on IG werkstatte.bmw and let us know what you're looking for

[@K3V1NZA]

No idea what this man is saying but....very nice!

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

😉

[@bentremy]

Excellent video. I have a 02’ M3 that needs the same interior refresh. Where can I get those pieces? Thanks

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

We use realoem.com to find the part numbers and check the pricing with your dealer or ecstunning website. Also FCP euro is a great option

[@mc68fly]

How do you remove the shift knob smg? I pulled up hard and that thing is not budging

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Use two hands but be careful don't crack the windshield. I've seen it plenty of times. Make sure there aren't any alen screws on the side. Aftermarket knobs have them so not sure if bmw ever used them. They are stuck on there pretty good.

[@skadarlija10]

Extra... 👍

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Thank you !

[@skadarlija10]

@@werkstatte-bmwonly9515 good work,good work....only BMW. 😀.. 👏👏👏👏

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Appreciate it

[@lotusjp]

Hi ,I have the same car but no SMG ...6 speed my seats are in need of new leather for driver side !!Where did you find the matching color cinamon ...who has the covers??

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

These are not covers. We have an upholstery guy here at the shop.

[@marknoir]

Thank you for a great instructional video. My interior is gray. I wonder if gray consoles and other parts are as readily available as black? Also, previous owner re-upholstered front seats, did a good job but threw out original worn skins WITH HEATERS in them((( I wonder what can be done… Спасибо.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

You could probably use some used heaters from different seats and add them. My upholstery guy typically saves it and transfers them. They always work after this surgery. Both grey and black should be available. Пожалуйста

[@marknoir]

Hi. Do you mind sharing the part number four speakers grills? Спасибо

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Oh man, you made me dig thru diagrams. Beige right would 51418224048. Black right 51418224012. You can copy one of these numbers and open it on realoem.com it'll take you to the diagram. In case you need different color or opposite side.

[@marknoir]

Thank you

[@marknoir]

@@werkstatte-bmwonly9515 found these covers, a mere $92 for that small piece of crap that cost originally $11. Amazing. Time to buy a Honda ))))

[@mariohavikoro4231]

What’s the part number for the panel? I want to install a double din and need to relocate the A/C panel.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Try these part numbers : 51167001408 , 51167001410

[@happymary3189]

I just bought a 2002 E46 and need restoration were I can get parts

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

FCP euro and ecstunning would be a good source

[@mateokelley4257]

are you located in Las Vegas

[@aaronbligh3619]

Steering wheel is terrible the leather should be tucked under with the white stitching it's more obvious. Apart from that it's perfect

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Thanks for the feedback

[@anthonyjordan7847]

Im doing the same thing for my 09 335i n54 gang

[@mc68fly]

How much for a seat restoration? My passenger seat could use some restoration. No tears just not soft. Might consider bringing my car out to Vegas for a trip.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

If that's the same seat in vinyl it would be $650-750 per seat.

[@pipolebnene]

The steering wheel cover self stitchted on solution looks so cheap also the forged carbon is not nice in my opinion

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

It's not self stitched, we did it in house but it's a practice one. Carbon looks much better In person

[@pipolebnene]

@@werkstatte-bmwonly9515 aquarium ok coz for about 200 bucks you can have much better results. Would normal carbon wave have been the same price? If so it would have been better also to be more oem- ish since in 2003 forged carbon was not a thing

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

I'd say that would be a personal preference.

[@jamalgould1813]

There worth more than 5000 broken and In worse shape nice build 👌

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

We started the video almost a year ago. The market has done crazy since then. You're totally right

[@ignacioromero5014]

where can I order all the center console parts? please thanks....

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Dealership..you could try online stores but you'd need part numbers. We use realoem.com to look up parts

[@davidjeanlouis2]

Whaou! Ok how much it falls to?

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Total job? Overall expenses on this project were around 5k

[@usman1alam]

10:50 👌🏽👌🏽

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Thank you ❤️

[@TheSinghoff]

How much did this refresh cost?

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Total came out around 7k

[@somara]

I have 2003 330ci. How much to do a manual swap?

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Rough estimate around 7k parts and labor.

[@somara]

@@werkstatte-bmwonly9515 Thank you for your fast response. Is that price for new or used parts? Thanks

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

New for the most part of it. Only used metal links that don't wear at all. Everything else is new

[@somara]

@@werkstatte-bmwonly9515 AWESOME! I'll be contacting you guys sometime next year. Thanks.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Sounds good. Happy holidays. Thank you

[@terenceallan4481]

The faux carbon is tacky.

[@karzanduhoke3980]

Omg 😭

[@nadeemsururfakier]

What is the color code of this m3?

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

We released the car. I can run the vin and get it from the vin number next week. Remind me if you don't hear back from me

[@laihishammudin1592]

How can i order part ? Im from malaysia

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Local dealer. Most of the parts I got from local dealer. To look up part numbers I use realoem.com

[@davidcousins3938]

Carbon fibre looked terrible, other than that the car looked good.

[@p00pie]

This would be 20k in todays market 🥺

[@user-kl2yh7id2t]

Is it me or did he say 45000?

[@pvl8874]

Откдуа родом ?🐆

[@darrenboston342]

Who & what the fcck have you done with the stitching on that steering wheel!!😳 That looks absolutely awful!! The carbon interior….. seriously WTF!… that looks so cheap & shite! I have two of these in my collection, silver grey & Phoenix yellow, both have lower that 40K on the clock…. You’ve made a great car into a have wagon!! Personally I’m glad you don’t work on any of my cars!!

[@mro4ts457]

Ewww, why is the carbon only on half the steering wheel and not replacing the entire piano black plastic area’s? Same with the shifter, why is that still Piano black and not Carbon? It looks awefull with both, either replace all interior panels with carbon or keep em all piano black. Great restoration tips, but the interior radio section also looks terrible still, with all the blank plastic pieces. You can put back in the sunglasses holder where the climate control is, and move the climate control to under the radio. Or replace that stupidly cheap aftermarket radio with an actual good one that fills the whole gps screen area. You could also replace the ashtray with a Dinavin piece that gives you USB ports for your phone, looks OEM still too.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

I mentioned it in the video. The customer showed up to pick up the video so we stopped the project where it was. I would use an OEM radio instead of that aftermarket and I agree with that one. We also had mixed feedback on the carbon fiber. That's something we tried. Some people loved it and some did not. It looks much better in person though

[@mro4ts457]

@@werkstatte-bmwonly9515 I feel ya, only so much could be done before the customer picked it up. Great job on the things you did replace 🙌 Oh I loved the carbon fiber too, just wish it replaced all of the piano black interior bits though because (like the steering wheel) the piano black and carbon really clashed in my opinion. Didn’t mean to be too critical, just been working on restoring my 01 M3 convertible myself and I did find this fascinating!🙌

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

@@mro4ts457 Thank you. I was planning to replace the convertible top and a lot more. Thank you for the feedback

[@VE_Mechanics]

🤮🤮

[@max_rove]

I really like the exterior look, and the center console refresh. The only thing I don't like are the carbon fiber bits. They seem a bit out of place and tacky. But overall very nice.

[@werkstatte-bmwonly9515]

Agree, we got mixed feedback of the carbon fiber