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

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

Gaz is literally an artist, those arches are wild.

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

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

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 👍🏼

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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 ! 👌🏼

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

Gaz is the man! Those arches r sick👌

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

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.

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!

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

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

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 😂😂

best collection of cars on RU-vid

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!

It's coming on a treat. Great work by Gaz again. Keep up the great work. Atb.

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

Very nicely done. It looks perfect.

Quality work on this mega build!🔥🔥🔥

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

Top bodywork artist!!

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

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

Beautiful work by Gaz!

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

Top work Phil (and Gaz), looks superb 👌

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

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

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.

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 👌

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

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

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

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

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

That Dude got some skills!

Awesome job, came out perfect. Well done mate.

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.

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

Looks incredible !

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

GAZ is a fuggin magician 🎩

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

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

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

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

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

Damn that looks good, Gaz is the man.

Love this project, but that nasty beat 0:25 - 0:55 I need that in my life, name anyone?

Just what we been waiting for aah kid 🔥🔥🔥

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

That work is awesome!

Brilliant, cannot wait to see it in paint :).

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

Gaz is an artist, I'm blown away.

Looks sweet...nice work

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.

Brilliant job on them arches 👍

Nice little blue MK2 Fiesta hiding at the back

beautiful design/work.

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

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!!! 👌🏻

Amazing body work ! Thumbs up

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.

great work as always....

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

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

Absolute master craftsman 👌

Gaz is an artist!

Looks awesome

what a sculpture ... turn out great

All of the fitment!

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

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

What a fantastic job man deserves a 🏅

Looks perfect 👌

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

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

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!👍😀

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..

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)

What a machine! Love this build the E46 M3 is my dream car! Keep up the good work Phil she's a beauty! Sounds naughty 😈

Just superb

Pretty sure I saw you/your rs6 heading up to maypole island from parsons hill within last couple days, lovely motor

Magician that Gaz...

Really enjoying following your projects! Waiting for update on the lamborghini

At 8:07 my exact my words where "f**k me Gaz is amazing" hands down guys amazing work

When the OCD kicks in 😂🤣☠

Gaz is officially my hero

Those arches look soooo good

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