You may think of me as your friendly Leather, vinyl, and plastic expert, but beside that and other hobbies, I’m also a big car enthusiast. Even my Fibrenew vehicle is a showcase of my hobby – it’s a custom built BMW station wagon that started life as a 2003 325i wagon residing in a tiny town in Vermont. I bought it for a song, after the owner told me the engine was shot (it wasn’t – I fixed and sold it).

I then bought the full drive train from a 2005 BMW M3 and with the help of a very kind and knowledgeable friend named Paul, installed all those parts into the wagon.  Everything under the metal shell is from the M3 – the subframes, full suspension (upgraded to coilovers), brakes, steering, engine, transmission, differential, etc.

I’m also attaching some photos here for those who are car enthusiasts. I will have it out at local car events regularly and you should even watch for it to be lapping VIR (Virginia International Raceway) this coming fall with the BMW CCA Tarheel Chapter. Yes, my Fibrenew car will make a fun track car as well! read more!