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Update by David S. Wallens to the BMW M3 project car
May 17, 2025 | BMW, BMW M3, Project car

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Is no news good news? That’s pretty much been the story with our M3. The latest? Well, kinda nothing.

A few planned events this spring got rained out so, like our Garage Rescue Miata, lately our E46-chassis M3 has been sitting a bit more than it should. It’s been used for a few local errands but hasn’t really been allowed to stretch its legs.

Unlike the Miata, though, the BMW’s battery hasn’t gone south. All mechanical systems seem go.

On the to-do list? A quick cleanup followed by some miles.

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EchoTreeSix
EchoTreeSix Reader
5/17/25 11:26 a.m.

I'll volunteer to put some miles on it for y'all. It'll be like both of ours, but we'll keep it at my house :) 

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
5/17/25 2:17 p.m.

Project car(s)...

surprise

preach
preach GRM+ Memberand UberDork
5/17/25 2:56 p.m.

All my cars need attention.

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
5/17/25 5:25 p.m.

My whole life needs attention.

Tom1200
Tom1200 UltimaDork
5/17/25 5:32 p.m.

I washed the Mustang yesterday in preparation for a car show at Nellis AFB.

The the Las Vegas Region of SCCA will have a booth there.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
5/19/25 9:21 a.m.

Drove ’em this weekend!

Took the BMW down to a PCA cars and coffee. The Miata and I went all over the place although, looking back, I might have only taken film photos of that one....

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
5/19/25 9:23 a.m.

The Mustang got some time on the streets, too, as we drove it to downtown Ocala–so, about 60-something miles each way. 

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
5/19/25 12:11 p.m.
David S. Wallens said:

The Mustang got some time on the streets, too, as we drove it to downtown Ocala–so, about 60-something miles each way. 

It's almost annoying how well some of our projects perform as daily drivers.

Like, shouldn't my back hurt more? Shouldn't the exhaust be too loud?

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
5/19/25 12:25 p.m.

In reply to Colin Wood :

Totally. Could drive the Mustang all the time. It’s the right size, too. 

It’s basically an American M3. 

LanEvo
LanEvo GRM+ Memberand Dork
5/19/25 12:32 p.m.

My projects cars are fine. It's ME who needs attention!

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