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Denso

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E46 M3 Ruby 1 of 6, Audi TTRS Vorsprung
I was going to do a big write up on the restoration of my Ruby Red e46 M3. Unfortunately life has gotten in the way and i cant find the time to do it justice. I will post a picture story and hopefully you can follow the transformation.
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Denso

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E46 M3 Ruby 1 of 6, Audi TTRS Vorsprung
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Denso

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E46 M3 Ruby 1 of 6, Audi TTRS Vorsprung
Mechanically complete all thanks to Redish motorsport, amazing work by James and his team,

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E46 M3 Ruby 1 of 6, Audi TTRS Vorsprung
Current state at Protek and interior out for full retrim at Samco interiors

Still pushing hard for Ruby to be ready for Scottish Performance Show on 1st August

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E46 M3 Ruby 1 of 6, Audi TTRS Vorsprung
A little update and small video of Colour Coded Primer being put on.



Interior expected back from Samco end of next week.

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Denso

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E46 M3 Ruby 1 of 6, Audi TTRS Vorsprung
Doors now done in colour coded primer.



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