///Mphatic Black

[mbeckel]

Naaaaah come on, dude. Fully repaint it to a factory color?

Whyyyy. Fire orange metallic is what in thinking.
Lamborghini Orange would be sick as well

[derbo]

Started my notebook for maintenance. 15864

Come on, get with the program. Digital is where it is at. :)

http://i.imgur.com/hZ0Xoqc.png

[Pip]

I like the charts. I'll have to add one to mine. I have a ton of data and pivots to see how much was spent per category etc. I passed the sheet onto the new owner of my old ZHP as well. Kinda a nice feature as long as the person believes the data/paired with snapshots of the virtual receipts from different vendors.

[LivesNearCostco]

I have a spreadsheet for my ZHP and just started one for my E36 M3. But I don't like really clear charts because then it's too easy to see exactly how much I spent on the car!

So far on the E36 M3 I'm almost $1000 into parts and labor so far, including a bunch of parts I purchased but haven't installed yet.

[slater]

that's a great spreadsheet, derbo - i like that... however, i don't track expenses - i don't want to see that. :) and to be fair, i typically don't make frivolous purchases - most items i buy are either PM purchases or break/fix purchases.

but i do keep excel spreadsheets of all of my cars.

peter

[derbo]

It's funny how many of you don't want to see the expenses. I actually like to see how much I spent especially when I am looking to sell the parts.

[alexandre]

I have both digital and paper. [emoji41]

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[Avetiso]

I'm old school. Plus, if I ever sell it, paper instills more confidence in authenticity. :)

[az3579]

I'm old school. Plus, if I ever sell it, paper instills more confidence in authenticity. :)

Having receipts to back it up is the only way it's actually worth anything. This sucks for those of us who DIY things; there is no paperwork to back up professional installation. :(


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[derbo]

Having receipts to back it up is the only way it's actually worth anything. This sucks for those of us who DIY things; there is no paperwork to back up professional installation. :(


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I have a folder of my receipts for that lol.

[Avetiso]

Having receipts to back it up is the only way it's actually worth anything. This sucks for those of us who DIY things; there is no paperwork to back up professional installation. :(


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I never kept receipts for anything. You can look at the car and verify stuff if you want, but at the end of the day, you always have to believe the seller at his word. Receipts can be faked. The parts may have never been installed, etc...

[Avetiso]

Tightened down my rear seat latches today. Hopefully gets rid of the awful creak when the body flexes. Also installed a new intake filter even though the old one was fine.

Tried to install AUX but I got the wrong one. Need to return and get the one for navi.

[derbo]

Tightened down my rear seat latches today. Hopefully gets rid of the awful creak when the body flexes. Also installed a new intake filter even though the old one was fine.

Tried to install AUX but I got the wrong one. Need to return and get the one for navi.

-______- hate when that happens.

[Avetiso]

Oh, I also took a look around the rear end of the car. Rear floor pan obviously been replaced. :biggrin Donuts in the morning, but I'm not eating them...

After my next two exams (Tuesday and the following Monday), if I have the RTAB tool, I'm going to do my RTABs and RSMs, as well as new tranny mounts and tranny fluid. Going to return my Redline diff fluid; diff rebuilt recently and it's new already.

[NoVAphotog]

I'd be crazy OCD about my paint if I had a low-mileage car with a virgin body :rofl

Tell me about it...my friend has to remind me when we detail her that she's almost 10 years old and to calm down about the nicks and chips...

[NoVAphotog]

Oh, I also took a look around the rear end of the car. Rear floor pan obviously been replaced. :biggrin Donuts in the morning, but I'm not eating them...

After my next two exams (Tuesday and the following Monday), if I have the RTAB tool, I'm going to do my RTABs and RSMs, as well as new tranny mounts and tranny fluid. Going to return my Redline diff fluid; diff rebuilt recently and it's new already.
Looking forward to more hooking videos!! Also, great werk so far getting her up to snuff!

[Vas]

Tell me about it...my friend has to remind me when we detail her that she's almost 10 years old and to calm down about the nicks and chips...

True. But that front bumper rash lol

[NoVAphotog]

True. But that front bumper rash lol
Well Vas...that's why I will be discussing and oodling at your paint work on the cruise.

[Vas]

Well Vas...that's why I will be discussing and oodling at your paint work on the cruise.

Daniel, sounds good. I'm just way to ocd about paint lol.

[Avetiso]

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[mbeckel]

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I love that color. When do I get my finders fee? ;)

[Avetiso]

I love that color. When do I get my finders fee? ;)
I'll find a gift for you. :biggrin

[Rovert]

The driver's seat with the car key!

[mbeckel]

The driver's seat with the car key!
+1 best gift ever!

[Rovert]

I did that with my friend. After merging on the highway he said, "This thing picks up speed like it's in drug withdrawal!"

[Hornung418]

S54 > N54. All day long.
S54 is the real deal. N54 is a pretender. Turbos are cheating, plain and simple. I appreciate the work that goes into building something naturally aspirated. Putting turbos on something is the lazy way out, IMO.

He who preaches about MPG...Doesn't like the more efficient engine. Huh.

Sent from my GS3.

[yura]

S54 > N54. All day long.
S54 is the real deal. N54 is a pretender. Turbos are cheating, plain and simple. I appreciate the work that goes into building something naturally aspirated. Putting turbos on something is the lazy way out, IMO.

Depends entirely on what you're looking for. If owning a "pure" piece of engineering is more important to you than power or daily drivability, then sure, get the S54. Otherwise, the N54 & N55 take the cake by a long shot. The 335's produce massive power for pennies, and having that insane torque from 1800RPM is fantastic. Not to mention that the car as a whole is way more up to date and refined. To me, the biggest advantage of the E46 M3 is the looks - IMO it's still the best looking BMW ever made.

If I didn't have to get an SUV to fit my dog, I'd still have my 335. In fact, whenever I'm able to own two cars, a 335 will be immediately making its way to my garage. Loved that car!

[az3579]

He who preaches about MPG...Doesn't like the more efficient engine. Huh.

Sent from my GS3.


Depends entirely on what you're looking for. If owning a "pure" piece of engineering is more important to you than power or daily drivability, then sure, get the S54. Otherwise, the N54 & N55 take the cake by a long shot. The 335's produce massive power for pennies, and having that insane torque from 1800RPM is fantastic. Not to mention that the car as a whole is way more up to date and refined. To me, the biggest advantage of the E46 M3 is the looks - IMO it's still the best looking BMW ever made.

If I didn't have to get an SUV to fit my dog, I'd still have my 335. In fact, whenever I'm able to own two cars, a 335 will be immediately making its way to my garage. Loved that car!

I'm not saying the S54 is better. I'm saying that I don't like it when an engine has cheat devices attached to it. Turbos are cheating in my view.
Oh, and if you're getting either engine, you obviously aren't in it for the fuel economy, so it doesn't matter what mpg's you get.

[Avetiso]

Box of Rogue Engineering goodies came. RTABs, RSMs, tranny mounts, 2 wheel guides, and some stuff from Amazon, as well. Sway links are in, too.

And I got pulled over for no plates. All checked out, though. Cops were totally cool, and we spent a few minutes talking about M3 prices and whatnot. It was hilarious. They thought $17.5k was way too much for a 10-year-old car. I told them good luck finding a manual. :rofl

[az3579]

Box of Rogue Engineering goodies came. RTABs, RSMs, tranny mounts, 2 wheel guides, and some stuff from Amazon, as well. Sway links are in, too.

And I got pulled over for no plates. All checked out, though. Cops were totally cool, and we spent a few minutes talking about M3 prices and whatnot. It was hilarious. They thought $17.5k was way too much for a 10-year-old car. I told them good luck finding a manual. :rofl


Whaddya mean no plates? Haven't you registered it yet??

[derbo]

Whaddya mean no plates? Haven't you registered it yet??

Plates aren't given on the spot in CA. They come in the mail. We also don't have temp stickers for used private cars. lol

[az3579]

Plates aren't given on the spot in CA. They come in the mail. We also don't have temp stickers for used private cars. lol

:facepalm

[Rovert]

My friend is CHP who keeps encouraging me to drive my car as if he's chasing me from a heist. The kicker is he just picked up an F80 M4. LOL

[derbo]

:facepalm

It's a problem with cars with no plates running our fastrak system that take pictures of license plates lol.

[Rovert]

Fastrak's problem or your problem? :mwah

[derbo]

Fastrak's problem or your problem? :mwah

LOL believe me, it just comes out of taxpayer's money when they don't have enough income. :facepalm

[Avetiso]

From yesterday. :biggrin

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[Rovert]

#MLyfe

[Johal E32]

Plates aren't given on the spot in CA. They come in the mail. We also don't have temp stickers for used private cars. lol

Orly? I thought they were? My buddy bought a used 4runner with no plates and he walked into the DMV with the new owner transfer stuff and he got plates on the spot.

Nice progress so far, Dario.

[derbo]

Orly? I thought they were? My buddy bought a used 4runner with no plates and he walked into the DMV with the new owner transfer stiff and he got plates on the spot.

Nice progress so far, Dario.

Some DMVs have plates but all the ones I've seen here do not. I know if there is a pending loan on the car too, it takes some time to clear everything especially if it is out of state.

[Johal E32]

Makes sense, out of state probably takes some time to work all the papers and whatnot.

[Avetiso]

Makes sense, out of state probably takes some time to work all the papers and whatnot.
It's all waiting on me. I need to verify my VIN at the DMV, but I'm slammed for time.

[Avetiso]

Installed AUX. Mangled one of the clips on the navi so I just removed it (the clip). Also snapped a few orange dash clips.

Welcome back to the E46!

[Rovert]

I installed my AUX about the same time as you after getting the car. But I didn't break anything. LOL

[Avetiso]

I installed my AUX about the same time as you after getting the car. But I didn't break anything. LOL
Do you have BMW's SHAT-NAV or just a deck?

[Newjack]

Do you have BMW's SHAT-NAV or just a deck?

http://i.imgur.com/kzXvt.gif

[Rovert]

Hahhaha.....no shatty nav for me thank gawd.....

[az3579]

http://i.imgur.com/kzXvt.gif

Sorry man, he's got a point. The factory nav sucks compared to using a phone, for example.

There is something to be said about having something built in, though.

[slater]

I installed my AUX about the same time as you after getting the car. But I didn't break anything. LOL

LOL. i installed my AUX input about a month ago - couldn't believe how easy it was to get everything apart. i love this car. i think the entire job took me 30mins.

of course, now i want to put one of those bluetooth things in so i don't need to use the AUX cable. :)

peter

[Newjack]

Sorry man, he's got a point. The factory nav sucks compared to using a phone, for example.

There is something to be said about having something built in, though.

SHAT-NAV

William Shatner?

I guess you didn't hear that whooshing noise over your head.

[az3579]

SHAT-NAV

William Shatner?

I guess you didn't hear that whooshing noise over your head.

Apparently not. Perhaps I'm deafened by it. :rofl

[Newjack]

Apparently not. Perhaps I'm deafened by it. :rofl
Iol its alright man my humor comes in many layers.

[Avetiso]

More maintenance on the way. New OE FCABs, OE steering coupler, shim tool, and other stuffs.

[Vas]

Why oe?

[Avetiso]

Why oe?

Seems to be the consensus among M3 guys. I just need it tight. Don't want any more vibration or noise for a DD, plus it's cheap and proven.

[Vas]

Strange.

[Avetiso]

Strange.

Yeah, I was surprised. But there were a ton of people that tried poly and went back to oem.

[Vas]

Don't see how or why actually to be honest. It's not solid and still has flex. I like my poly bushings and wouldn't go back to rubber.

[Avetiso]

Don't see how or why actually to be honest. It's not solid and still has flex. I like my poly bushings and wouldn't go back to rubber.

Yeah I know what you mean. I'll try these and if anything I'll replace them with former ones. But based on what other people say I'd rather upgrade later instead of upgrade and regret it. Car is harsh enough as it is.

[Rovert]

What suspension is on your car again?

[Avetiso]

What suspension is on your car again?

Stock.

[az3579]

Good call, Dario. Harshness SUCKS.
Getting tired of getting thrown around every time I hit bumps in the road.


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[Avetiso]

Good call, Dario. Harshness SUCKS.
Getting tired of getting thrown around every time I hit bumps in the road.


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Yeah, I find the M to be rather stiff as it is. I don't want to make it worse by any means.

[Avetiso]

First interior cleaning. 15994

[fredo]

:like

[mbeckel]

First interior cleaning. 15994
I'll PM you my address, you can hit mine next

[Rovert]

Gotta get some Velcro on the floor mats!!

[Avetiso]

15995

[derbo]

Good call, Dario. Harshness SUCKS.
Getting tired of getting thrown around every time I hit bumps in the road.


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I remember the Dinan suspension actually was softer than the stock m3 harshness.

[Avetiso]

I remember the Dinan suspension actually was softer than the stock m3 harshness.

In before Garry rages.

[Avetiso]

I need a new steering wheel bad. Mine is falling apart. I think I'm going to break theme and go with alcantara while leaving the leather boots. Miss that stuff. Black with cinnamon stitching and either a cinn or a gray stripe.

[johnrando]

Sounds nice.

[Avetiso]

I'll PM you my address, you can hit mine next

Pay for the flight and I'll do it. :)

[Avetiso]

Gotta get some Velcro on the floor mats!!

It tore off the foam! Probably going to buy some glue on strips off Amazon and attach them later.

[Vas]

That is the reason I got rid of the carpet mats and went with rubber BMW mats. They stay in place using the provided anchors.

[az3579]

That is the reason I got rid of the carpet mats and went with rubber BMW mats. They stay in place using the provided anchors.

This. They don't look as good but functionally they are 20x better.

[PdZHP]

It tore off the foam! Probably going to buy some glue on strips off Amazon and attach them later.

I stitched the velcro to the mats with black thread, +10000 times better.

[Vas]

This. They don't look as good but functionally they are 20x better.

And they are cheaper then a new set of fabric mats.

[slater]

This. They don't look as good but functionally they are 20x better.

i actually feel the difference under my feet when driving, and much prefer the fabric ones. but the rubber ones do stay in place well, even without anchors.

peter

[fredo]

On my e90, I have the fabric ones with rubber ones on top. Double protection ! :biggrin

[E_Rak]

On my e90, I have the fabric ones with rubber ones on top. Double protection ! :biggrin

Really shouldn't do this, mats are liable to slip out of place and get jammed in the pedals.

I use the rubber mats year round. Not as cozy as carpet, but infinitely easier to keep clean.

[Avetiso]

Surprise! Rasp killers? Says Aero Exhaust. 16029

[Rovert]

So did it work? What's it sound like!!?

[Avetiso]

So did it work? What's it sound like!!?

I have no idea what to compare it to.

[OtterEffect]

I have no idea what to compare it to.

Time for an exhaust video :)


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[TigerTater]

I have no idea what to compare it to.

I have two as well!! I think they def kill the rasp.

[Rovert]

I dislike S54 rasp....but just my preference. Sometimes it sounds like a piston party in there which is great, but sometimes it just sounds like a hammered drummer who forgot to use the bass and stayed banging on the cymbals. LOL

[Pip]

Were these already on the car? If they weren't you should have let me know since I have a rasp pipe. Of course these might have been cheaper.

[Pip]

I have no idea what to compare it to.
You've heard my car! Raspy raspy raspy

[Avetiso]

Were these already on the car? If they weren't you should have let me know since I have a rasp pipe. Of course these might have been cheaper.
Already on the car.

You've heard my car! Raspy raspy raspy
Yeah but yours is modified. I mean comparing to stock. This setup is a lot less raspy than yours.

I dislike S54 rasp....but just my preference. Sometimes it sounds like a piston party in there which is great, but sometimes it just sounds like a hammered drummer who forgot to use the bass and stayed banging on the cymbals. LOL
I love the sound. Can't get enough.

Time for an exhaust video :)


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Haha, I have a vid of the car without an exhaust!

I have two as well!! I think they def kill the rasp.
I still have a bit of rasp around. Maybe it's just engine noise.

[Avetiso]

So, daily report.

New RTABs are in. Slightly damaged one of the threads for the bolts on the left side but I sorted things out and got it in there. RSMs just need to be assembled. Tranny fluid has been changed to MTL RedLine. Old fluid looked like dirty water.

Also changed the engine oil to LiquiMoly 10w60.

Turns out, my CDV has been removed already, and a SS clutch line has been installed! Sweet. So I just need to bleed with new fluid when I get my lines in the mail from Ray.

Tomorrow morning is transmission mounts. Inspected my guibo; looks brand new. Score.

Also need to inspect rear left axle more closely. Wet around there. More like grease, though.

New sway links installed, as well. Old ones had cracked boots but weren't too loose overall.

Gonna finish off with a subframe look around and that'll be it for this round.

Next up will be valve adjustment and new plugs.

[Avetiso]

Oh, and new FCABs and steering coupler.

[slater]

nice update. it feels good getting a car 100% sorted. still working on that with mine, RTABs being one of them...

what RTABs did you go with? OEM M3?

peter

[Pip]

True my car has been modified, but the first time you heard it with Dimitri it was pretty much stock. I just had removed the one resonator in section one. Doing that only increases the timing of the rasp (earlier) not the severity. After that though you're right it has been screwed with too many times to have a clear picture.

[johnrando]

Never heard of those, interesting.

[Avetiso]

nice update. it feels good getting a car 100% sorted. still working on that with mine, RTABs being one of them...

what RTABs did you go with? OEM M3?

peter
It feels great. I went with polyurethane RTABs from Rogue Engineering.

True my car has been modified, but the first time you heard it with Dimitri it was pretty much stock. I just had removed the one resonator in section one. Doing that only increases the timing of the rasp (earlier) not the severity. After that though you're right it has been screwed with too many times to have a clear picture.
I think I might cut these out and straight pipe section two. I want it louder and raspier.

Never heard of those, interesting.
Me neither! I was like WTF brand is this...

[Avetiso]

Also, replaced my RSMs and tran mounts this morning. Tran mounts were shot.

[Vas]

Why RE over AKG? Based on reviews?

Btw you are using RE trans mounts?

[Avetiso]

Why RE over AKG? Based on reviews?

Btw you are using RE trans mounts?

Would have gotten the same stiffness, so it was a wash. Was getting stuff from RE either way so I just said whatever. Doubt it makes much of a difference, and they are both good companies.

Yeah, using RE tran mounts. Just installed them this morning.

[Vas]

How are those mount ?

[Avetiso]

How are those mount ?

I don't know. I just installed them. Car is still on jacks. They seem like quality mounts, though.

[Vas]

Man you work slow lol

[Avetiso]

Man you work slow lol

Well I work. I got the mounts in in like 40 minutes but I'm waiting on brake lines before I lower the car back down.

[Avetiso]

So it looks like the brake lines won't be here in time. I'm putting it together and dropping it down tomorrow morning.

Also, for some reason, my order didn't go through on bmwpartstore so I'll be reordering some stuff... But I might switch to poly FCABs and poly coupler. Still not sure. And I'll order a new fuel filter.

[Avetiso]

Oh and an alignment lol.

[Avetiso]

Wow the car feels solid. The rear end is just planted hard with the new RTABs and RSMs. Although, my rear right is still cambered harder than the left. Gotta figure that out.

[Rovert]

I take it you're making an ongoing list of what is added/changed in your car with a quick review of them for comparison? This would be a neato list to read as it gets longer and longer.

[Avetiso]

I take it you're making an ongoing list of what is added/changed in your car with a quick review of them for comparison? This would be a neato list to read as it gets longer and longer.

I'm not sure what you mean. You mean like a list of stuff I change?

[Rovert]

Exactly. One consolidated list! I know one day I'll have to tackle what you're doing and it'd be awesome just to know what you've done that made you happy to better justify purchases from one brand against another. If not I'll just ask when it's time and hopefully you'll remember. LOL

[Avetiso]

Exactly. One consolidated list! I know one day I'll have to tackle what you're doing and it'd be awesome just to know what you've done that made you happy to better justify purchases from one brand against another. If not I'll just ask when it's time and hopefully you'll remember. LOL

Oh. I'm definitely making a list but it's all hand written! I just write what I do, though, not what I think if it.

Just ask me when the time comes. :biggrin

[Rovert]

Awesome! Has your high-pressure power steering hose leaked yet? I know they all do it. I was told that the crimps just get weak over time so all they need are cheap hose clamps around each crimp to tighten them up so they don't leak. I need to get on that soon as well as changing out my CPV gasket with an aftermarket one I got from an M3F member since OEM one also fails and hardens due to cheap rubber.

[Avetiso]

Awesome! Has your high-pressure power steering hose leaked yet? I know they all do it. I was told that the crimps just get weak over time so all they need are cheap hose clamps around each crimp to tighten them up so they don't leak. I need to get on that soon as well as changing out my CPV gasket with an aftermarket one I got from an M3F member since OEM one also fails and hardens due to cheap rubber.

I haven't noticed any leaks from either location. Hoping it doesn't. :rofl

[Avetiso]

SS lines came in. Wish I had left the car on stands now to install them but I guess I'll just wait for another day.

[Vas]

Stoptech ?

[Avetiso]

Stoptech ?

Yup.

[Avetiso]

I'm thinking I wanna switch to ambers...

[danewilson77]

I'm thinking I wanna switch to ambers...
Amber Army ftw!

No flame suit required!

[slater]

ambers look awesome on black.

[az3579]

ambers look awesome on black.

This.

[derbo]

I'm thinking I wanna switch to ambers...

YES YES DOUBLE YESS YESS.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8206669665_3c0a206c59_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7813302570_b48aa98c3d_b.jpg


Ninja edit:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc281/e46van/amber1sig_zpsa25bac47.jpg

[Pip]

Yes for ambers!

[Avetiso]

Now I just to find someone to swap with! :biggrin

[Avetiso]

Also, got my car alignment done today. Everything is good except that my rear right wheel won't toe in enough. The rear right wheel is practically straight and my left rear is tied correctly. What part being bent is most likely to cause this?

[derbo]

Now I just to find someone to swap with! :biggrin

Good luck. 2004 non sport non-M coupes came with Amber LEDs.


Also, got my car alignment done today. Everything is good except that my rear right wheel won't toe in enough. The rear right wheel is practically straight and my left rear is tied correctly. What part being bent is most likely to cause this?

My immediate place to check first:

Camber Arm
Lower Control Arm (Spring sits on this)
Trailing Arm

[Vas]

Same side that the quarter panel was replaced?

Put up the specs from the alignment. Need to know how much it is off.

Could be something as simple as the camber arm or could be the trailing arm. Since the car was in an accident, something got bent and never replaced I bet.

[slater]

Same side that the quarter panel was replaced?

Put up the specs from the alignment. Need to know how much it is off.

Could be something as simple as the camber arm or could be the trailing arm. Since the car was in an accident, something got bent and never replaced I bet.

excellent call, vas! curious to see the outcome.

peter

[Avetiso]

Same side that the quarter panel was replaced?

Put up the specs from the alignment. Need to know how much it is off.

Could be something as simple as the camber arm or could be the trailing arm. Since the car was in an accident, something got bent and never replaced I bet.
Yup, same side. Let me go get the spec sheet from my car and post a picture. It's not too much... about .20 degrees. Small enough that the guy said I'd probably never notice it but I wanna fix it either way.

[Avetiso]

16067

[derbo]

It looks like your left rear is at the max too.

sent from Moto X Dev Edition

[Avetiso]

It looks like your left rear is at the max too.

sent from Moto X Dev Edition
He said he "compensated" for the rear right being straight. Not really sure what that means in terms of alignment, though. Anyways, the car drives much better now that it's been aligned but I'd like to get those things sorted eventually. I'll take a gander when I'm installing SS lines.

[derbo]

He said he "compensated" for the rear right being straight. Not really sure what that means in terms of alignment, though. Anyways, the car drives much better now that it's been aligned but I'd like to get those things sorted eventually. I'll take a gander when I'm installing SS lines.

This doesn't make any sense. Your right rear wheel is slightly toe out, and he compensates by adding more toe in on the left?

[Vas]

That is what I was thinking. Seems ass backwards. I would look under the car and see if anything looks bent.

[derbo]

Well it looks like he might have been trying to reduce the thrust angle in the rear to minimize even worse handling but it's toe out on one side and toe in on the other is half backwards for handling and tire wear.

[Avetiso]

Yeah I'm not exactly sure what it is. Anyways. It's driving well for now. I'll be under there again shortly. Think it could be camber arms?

[Vas]

There is plenty of toe adjustment capability from the factory. The toe adjuster always has more than enough toe to set the alignment correct. Keep in mind the more negative camber the more toe out you will get.I would look into the trailing arms and see if they are straight.

[derbo]

There is plenty of toe adjustment capability from the factory. The toe adjuster always has more than enough toe to set the alignment correct. Keep in mind the more negative camber the more toe out you will get.I would look into the trailing arms and see if they are straight. Number 10 here. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=VA93&mospid=50624&btnr=33_1416&hg=33&fg=30

That pic is from an E90?

This is the right one:

#5

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BL93&mospid=47714&btnr=33_0840&hg=33&fg=30


And FYI, the #5 and #13 are the same part number on non-M.

[Vas]

Made an edit to my post. You have the correct link.

[eurosonic]

go with adjustable rear control arms man.

[derbo]

Performance Technic recommended SBC camber arms when I was planning camber arm replacement. It's what they use on their E46 M3 Race Car.

[Avetiso]

I'm totally down for adjustable arms, once I know that's what the problem is. :) I can't wait to check now.

[derbo]

I'm totally down for adjustable arms, once I know that's what the problem is. :) I can't wait to check now.

For sure. You still have the 330i rear end parts for spares right?

[Avetiso]

For sure. You still have the 330i rear end parts for spares right?

Yup. Everything.

[danewilson77]

Reserved. :biggrin

For what :shifty

[Avetiso]

For what :shifty

:rofl never filled it out. I'll find something to write later.

[Avetiso]

Cooling system maintenance on the way! Was hooning the car with a coworker to show him and my fan blew up. Cut into the radiator I believe. Will work on it tomorrow morning and see the damage and what I need to order, but it looks like a new Tstat and silicone hoses are on their way!
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[eurosonic]

ah the famous M fan grenade. Another reason why I went electric.:eeps

[Pip]

Ouch! Glad I haven't had that happen. Glad it didn't take out the hood.

[Rovert]

Wow ok do tell what happen and what's this fan grenade and why does it happen? I keep seeing advertisements for a moshimoto electric fan or something. Good on yah Dario for hooning. LOL.

[eurosonic]

Quite of few owners have the fan/clutch blow up on them taking out radiator, belts and sometimes hood!

[derbo]

Electric fan conversion ftw.

[Rovert]

What's the cost of this said conversation. Time to do that too. I feel like in starting from scratch to bulletproof this car. LOL. My 330 was bulletproofed but no crash proofed. I sure miss her!

[Avetiso]

Wow ok do tell what happen and what's this fan grenade and why does it happen? I keep seeing advertisements for a moshimoto electric fan or something. Good on yah Dario for hooning. LOL.

Fan plastic. Fan go boom.

Either the motor mounts let the engine move too much and it hit the shroud and detonated, or the WP was shaking and it let the fan move. Either way, things like the shouldn't happen and I will be converting.

[Avetiso]

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[Johnmadd]

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Oh snap!

[Hornung418]

Damn dude!

Sent from my GS3.

[Rovert]

:jawdrop

My sister is using my car for the weekend. I hope mine doesn't do that with her. LOL

Did the ZHP's electric fan always turn on when the car was running? I don't ever recall seeing it spinning. It stayed on once after a long redline drive up a hill then within a 30 seconds of getting it parked the fan stayed running. I'm thinking there is enough forward airflow to keep things cool? Hopefully with the S54 conversion, you get back some power lost from spinning that fan!

[danewilson77]

Damn dude!

Sent from my GS3.
+1

I like how the installed splash shield was nice enough to catch all your exploded shit.

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

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+1

I like how the installed splash shield was nice enough to catch all your exploded shit.

"No flamesuit required"


lmao
I was just thinking that after seeing the pic.

Electric fans FTMFW.

[Johnmadd]

+1

I like how the installed splash shield was nice enough to catch all your exploded shit.

"No flamesuit required"

Splash shield ftl, it just makes it more time consuming to work under the car.

[Rovert]

Should I just remove the shroud then? I think there is enough air flow in that tiny space with that huge fan for a little bit of extra turbulence to matter.

[Johnmadd]

Should I just remove the shroud then? I think there is enough air flow in that tiny space with that huge fan for a little bit of extra turbulence to matter.

I don't think it effects anything really, as long as everything else is working as it should.

[Rovert]

I know the shroud has some really tight clearances and when I first got the car I wondered what would happen if a blade touches the shroud. LOL and thanks to Dario I kind of know what happens.

[Avetiso]

I know the shroud has some really tight clearances and when I first got the car I wondered what would happen if a blade touches the shroud. LOL and thanks to Dario I kind of know what happens.

It is much cheaper to convert before there is a hole in your radiator.

[Rovert]

LOL. That's visual. Haha

[derbo]

I've seen this at the track and it's one thing on top of my lists to do if I ever get an S54. :)

[Avetiso]

So a local performance garage has all the parts in stock. Gonna call them Monday morning and hopefully the car will be running a SPAL electric fan by Tuesday morning.

[Hornung418]

So a local performance garage has all the parts in stock. Gonna call them Monday morning and hopefully the car will be running a SPAL electric fan by Tuesday morning.

Just get the stock e46 electric fan. Same wiring and such.

Sent from my GS3.

[az3579]

Just get the stock e46 electric fan. Same wiring and such.

Sent from my GS3.

Those are $$$.

[Avetiso]

Just get the stock e46 electric fan. Same wiring and such.

Sent from my GS3.


Those are $$$.

Exactly. The cost of just the fan at the dealer would be more than the cost of the this fan, controller, and radiator. Plus, SPAL fans are awesome.

[derbo]

Exactly. The cost of just the fan at the dealer would be more than the cost of the this fan, controller, and radiator. Plus, SPAL fans are awesome.

Are you using is as a pull fan or a push fan?

[Avetiso]

Are you using is as a pull fan or a push fan?
Pull. It's taking the place of the mechanical fan, and I'm leaving the auxiliary fan OEM.

[derbo]

Pull. It's taking the place of the mechanical fan, and I'm leaving the auxiliary fan OEM.

gotcha. Push-pull is a nice setup :)

[Avetiso]

gotcha. Push-pull is a nice setup :)
Thanks. I'm a little daunted by having to wire again but a buddy of mine who runs the same setup is going to help me out. He's also going to fab a mount for me as he is producing a commercial mount to sell.

[Avetiso]

I'm also going to pick up a thermostat. My car isn't heating up fully.

[TigerTater]

Thanks. I'm a little daunted by having to wire again but a buddy of mine who runs the same setup is going to help me out. He's also going to fab a mount for me as he is producing a commercial mount to sell.

Please post a wiring diagram of some sort and what you source if possible. I'm interested in this setup!

[derbo]

I'm also going to pick up a thermostat. My car isn't heating up fully.

what temperatures are you reaching?

[Avetiso]

what temperatures are you reaching?

Not sure exactly, but slightly higher than 1/4 mark.

[Johal E32]

Not sure exactly, but slightly higher than 1/4 mark.

Sounds about right, I think. I believe the M3 and M5's only need to be in between the two dots. My Dad's M5 was always at around 1/3rd. And 1/2 on hot days with A/c on.

[derbo]

Not sure exactly, but slightly higher than 1/4 mark.

Did you use BMW software to double check the status?

sent from Moto X Dev Edition

[Avetiso]

Please post a wiring diagram of some sort and what you source if possible. I'm interested in this setup!
Will do.

[Avetiso]

Sounds about right, I think. I believe the M3 and M5's only need to be in between the two dots. My Dad's M5 was always at around 1/3rd. And 1/2 on hot days with A/c on.
I don't know man... consensus on M3F is that it needs to be 12 o'clock. Can't see why it wouldn't be. I'm not buying the "it's an M thing" reasoning. Somethings wrong with it.

Did you use BMW software to double check the status?

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BP was going to get me ISTA/D but we dropped that ball... don't have the SW anymore. Wanna set me up?

[Rovert]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/27/4bd1edb10bdaa189ccd6596d8044fd9d.jpg

Mine is always there too. I have heat from HVAC just the same as my 330 did. If I work the car hard when the temps are warm outside then it'll reach fully vertical but once I settle down it goes back down. I remember monitoring my coolant temps with my phone and wireless OBDII when I'm driving and it wasn't alarming. I think coolant temp was in between 70 and 80 Celsius. I can reconfirm that when I'm out again tomorrow if you'd like.

[az3579]

I don't know man... consensus on M3F is that it needs to be 12 o'clock. Can't see why it wouldn't be. I'm not buying the "it's an M thing" reasoning. Somethings wrong with it.

BP was going to get me ISTA/D but we dropped that ball... don't have the SW anymore. Wanna set me up?

OH sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, I didn't realize you were waiting on me for something! lol
What was I supposed to do again? lol

[derbo]

OH sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, I didn't realize you were waiting on me for something! lol
What was I supposed to do again? lol

Give him ISTA/D ? loll

[Avetiso]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/27/4bd1edb10bdaa189ccd6596d8044fd9d.jpg

Mine is always there too. I have heat from HVAC just the same as my 330 did. If I work the car hard when the temps are warm outside then it'll reach fully vertical but once I settle down it goes back down. I remember monitoring my coolant temps with my phone and wireless OBDII when I'm driving and it wasn't alarming. I think coolant temp was in between 70 and 80 Celsius. I can reconfirm that when I'm out again tomorrow if you'd like.
Hmmm. I'll hold off on the tstat then. Seems rather counter intuitive but whatever.

OH sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, I didn't realize you were waiting on me for something! lol
What was I supposed to do again? lol
Give me ISTA/D lol. :)

[derbo]

Hmmm. I'll hold off on the tstat then. Seems rather counter intuitive but whatever.

Give me ISTA/D lol. :)

I can give you ISTA/D Dario. 3.44 is the latest version I have (August 2014?)

[Avetiso]

I can give you ISTA/D Dario. 3.44 is the latest version I have (August 2014?)

Whoever gives it to me. Would be awesome.

[Avetiso]

So a SPAL can, new radiator, fan controller, and coolant is gonna cost me $412.

[slater]

i have a SPAL fan controller, dario, new-in-box. not gonna use it at this point. how much did you find it for?

peter

[Avetiso]

i have a SPAL fan controller, dario, new-in-box. not gonna use it at this point. how much did you find it for?

peter

$34. I need it ASAP, though.

[Rovert]

I can confirm my friend also has the same temp gauge point as both of us. He says when it's constant all the time there is nothing to worry about. He also has the Mushimoto electric fan installed too.

[Pip]

When you wire it up I would really like an install diy as far as the wiring and such. I've always held off on the spal install because didn't know how to hook it up. Finding info was pretty difficult other than the always on install which seemed super easy.

[slater]

$34. I need it ASAP, though.

dang, that is cheap! yeah, best to order it within the US. :)

peter

[johnrando]

Bummer the fan blew. Gl W fix

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[Avetiso]

Back on the road. No fan installed yet, but considering the weather (windy, high 70's), it should be fine. Just did a spirited 10 mile drive and it didn't heat any differently than when the fan was there. Feels a little faster, too. Just a bit. Wouldn't surprise me if the fan was a bit of a parasite of power.

Anyways. Getting the new radiator to seat correctly was a royal pain for reasons unbeknownst to me, but I got it in.

Fan goes in tomorrow at my friend's house. He's gonna help me wire it considering that he has the exact same setup. He's also fabricating my mount for me. Should be all done and buttoned up soon.

[Avetiso]

Boo.
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[Rovert]

How did that happen? :O

[Avetiso]

How did that happen? :O

No idea. Dad thought he might have clipped it but we found no evidence on his car. So it could have been anytime today.

[OtterEffect]

:eek lemme know if you need to barrow my buffer


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[Rovert]

I think he's going to need more than a buffer. LOL

[Avetiso]

:eek lemme know if you need to barrow my buffer


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I think he's going to need more than a buffer. LOL

Definitely. Scratches down to primer and flattened metal above wheel arches.

Considering that I wanted to get the car repainted... awesome. More money for maintenance!

[Rovert]

When you have a big ass, much due and care is required as do people around dat big ass. :megaphone

[Avetiso]

When you have a big ass, much due and care is required as do people around dat big ass. :megaphone
Meh. Can't expect it. I was walking up to Starbucks today and saw this Asian chick (hooray racial stereotypes) having the hardest time in the world backing out of her spot with ALL the room in the world. Seriously, two countries could wage war in the space she had behind her car, and yet she slooooooooowly inched back until she could turn and drive away. She looked at me and I shamelessly laughed at her.

I can't expect my M not to get hit. That's why I pay for good insurance.

[Newjack]

Meh. Can't expect it. I was walking up to Starbucks today and saw this Asian chick (hooray racial stereotypes) having the hardest time in the world backing out of her spot with ALL the room in the world. Seriously, two countries could wage war in the space she had behind her car, and yet she slooooooooowly inched back until she could turn and drive away. She looked at me and I shamelessly laughed at her.

I can't expect my M not to get hit. That's why I pay for good insurance.


http://i.imgur.com/xrU4X.gif

I lost my shit

[Rovert]

LOL nice one. You've got a great attitude when brown stuff hits the fan. Or in one of your cases, when the fan hit the fan.

[az3579]

Meh. Can't expect it. I was walking up to Starbucks today and saw this Asian chick (hooray racial stereotypes) having the hardest time in the world backing out of her spot with ALL the room in the world. Seriously, two countries could wage war in the space she had behind her car, and yet she slooooooooowly inched back until she could turn and drive away. She looked at me and I shamelessly laughed at her.

I can't expect my M not to get hit. That's why I pay for good insurance.


http://i.imgur.com/xrU4X.gif

I lost my shit


LOL nice one. You've got a great attitude when brown stuff hits the fan. Or in one of your cases, when the fan hit the fan.

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[cakM3]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Dariosbustedfan_zps74e37326.jpg

I was talking to Trevor last night and he told me about your busted fan Dario....Damn!!! Sorry to see this happen to you! I suspect your fan clutch failed which caused the destruction of your fan. This has happened a few times and have been noted over at M3Forum.

My ///M is at 164k at the moment and I have a replacement fan clutch but need to get new fan blades then I can replace mine as a preventive maintenance measure. Now I feel the urgency of getting this done after seeing your pic above.....:/

[Pip]

God seeing this crap go wrong hurts. Glad you'll have the body covered by insurance and the fan is already or will be squared away today. Let me know when you want to tackle the valves and such so I can make sure I'm free unless Dima has the stuff.

[cakM3]

God seeing this crap go wrong hurts.

+1

Hope you get everything squared away soon Dario!

[johnrando]

Good attitude about life with a car. Sometimes you just gotta roll with it. Pun slightly intended.

[Avetiso]

Thanks, everyone. Gonna file a claim today or tomorrow. Hopefully they pay me out some decent money. I'm gonna leave the damage there for now, though.


God seeing this crap go wrong hurts. Glad you'll have the body covered by insurance and the fan is already or will be squared away today. Let me know when you want to tackle the valves and such so I can make sure I'm free unless Dima has the stuff.
I don't think he has the shim tool. I'd be down to do it with you, of course. I have the WiseCo shim kit that everyone is talking about over on M3F, and all we'd need is to actually do it... but I've been slammed for time in school recently. I spend ~50 hours a week just in class and at work. Studying is done later.

[Pip]

Thanks, everyone. Gonna file a claim today or tomorrow. Hopefully they pay me out some decent money. I'm gonna leave the damage there for now, though.


I don't think he has the shim tool. I'd be down to do it with you, of course. I have the WiseCo shim kit that everyone is talking about over on M3F, and all we'd need is to actually do it... but I've been slammed for time in school recently. I spend ~50 hours a week just in class and at work. Studying is done later.

For sure. Work and play have kept me busy. Enjoy school for now man. You'll look back after starting work and be happy knowing you had fun in school and while work responsibility was pretty chill. Not like I have a crazy senior job because I don't but it does tie up my time more than it used to. I'm on a 5:30am workout schedule to fit everything in.

[LivesNearCostco]

I have a clutch with mechanical fan on my E36 M3, and it came with one broken fan blade. I have the basic (doesn't include Spal electrical fan) fan delete kit in the garage but haven't put it on yet. Guess I should do that soon! Been waiting for a block of open time because I want to replace the radiator at the same time.


I was talking to Trevor last night and he told me about your busted fan Dario....Damn!!! Sorry to see this happen to you! I suspect your fan clutch failed which caused the destruction of your fan. This has happened a few times and have been noted over at M3Forum.

My ///M is at 164k at the moment and I have a replacement fan clutch but need to get new fan blades then I can replace mine as a preventive maintenance measure. Now I feel the urgency of getting this done after seeing your pic above.....:/

[Avetiso]

Well, fan setup is done. Wiring is not what I thought it was; it's actually super easy. Happy with the set up over all.
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[Rovert]

Which DIY did you follow? :) And what is the low/average/sale/high cost to change the fan to make it electric?

[Avetiso]

Which DIY did you follow? :) And what is the low/average/sale/high cost to change the fan to make it electric?
No DIY.

The upfront cost if nothing is broken is simply fan + controller, which was $124 for me. If you go with a curved blade fan, which is slightly quieter, add on about $20. Overall, pretty inexpensive. However, it's a completely separate circuit; it's not integrated into the car and it does not use the car's temperature information.

[Rovert]

I'm guessing that fan is really only used in hot climates, big uphill mountain passes, and track use. I don't think I saw my ZHP electric fan come on much.

[Avetiso]

I'm guessing that fan is really only used in hot climates, big uphill mountain passes, and track use. I don't think I saw my ZHP electric fan come on much.

Pretty much. I have it set to turn on during idle but I think I will tone it down a bit.

[TigerTater]

Pretty much. I have it set to turn on during idle but I think I will tone it down a bit.

So the controller you use has no temperature based component ? It just turns on whenever you choose? Could you provide a link to the parts you used? Thanks man

[Avetiso]

So the controller you use has no temperature based component ? It just turns on whenever you choose? Could you provide a link to the parts you used? Thanks man
It does, it's just not from the car, it's from it's own sensor.

I'll clarify. The fan controller comes with a switch and a sensor of its own. You stick this sensor between the fins of the radiator. It still runs off temperature, but it does not tap into the car's information, it runs off a provided switch that bolt onto the car somewhere. On that switch is a dial that sets what temperature the fan turns on at.

If that doesn't make sense I can get some pictures later to show you what I mean. The only thing you wire to the car is power.

I got the parts from a local speedshop, CAtuned. No link. Sorry. The one they have on their site is not the one I got, so I don't know what's going on.

[Rovert]

Are the mounts standardized per sizes or do you have to find a way to duct tape it on? LOL

[Avetiso]

Are the mounts standardized per sizes or do you have to find a way to duct tape it on? LOL

My friend (eurosonic) fabricated a mount for me. You'll need to figure something out in terms of mounting the fan if you want to do this.

[Hornung418]

It does, it's just not from the car, it's from it's own sensor.

I'll clarify. The fan controller comes with a switch and a sensor of its own. You stick this sensor between the fins of the radiator. It still runs off temperature, but it does not tap into the car's information, it runs off a provided switch that bolt onto the car somewhere. On that switch is a dial that sets what temperature the fan turns on at.

If that doesn't make sense I can get some pictures later to show you what I mean. The only thing you wire to the car is power.

I got the parts from a local speedshop, CAtuned. No link. Sorry. The one they have on their site is not the one I got, so I don't know what's going on.

Dude...super jealous that you are basically neighbors with CATuned!! I want everything they build! Congrats on the new fan. If you can find one, grab an OEM fan. The function is superior to anything on the market. But that setup will work in a pinch.

The 951 has a toggle switch to manually turn my fans on, but they also function on their own. Pretty fun time figuring out what all the switches do...I felt like DeeDee from Dexter's Lab.

Sent from my GS3.

[Rovert]

When you mean oem fan do you mean one from any E46 manual tranny vehicle?

[Hornung418]

When you mean oem fan do you mean one from any E46 manual tranny vehicle?

Correct. The OEM e46 electric fan. No reason for them to put Clutch fans on any of the cars really. I don't get it.

Is the stock wiring intact somewhere? Never reallly looked at an S54.

Sent from my GS3.

[Rovert]

How easy is it to wire an oem electric fan?

[Avetiso]

Dude...super jealous that you are basically neighbors with CATuned!! I want everything they build! Congrats on the new fan. If you can find one, grab an OEM fan. The function is superior to anything on the market. But that setup will work in a pinch.

The 951 has a toggle switch to manually turn my fans on, but they also function on their own. Pretty fun time figuring out what all the switches do...I felt like DeeDee from Dexter's Lab.

Sent from my GS3.
Thanks! Having them close is pretty cool. They have some nice stuff.

I have no intention of switching back to the other fan. No point anymore.

When you mean oem fan do you mean one from any E46 manual tranny vehicle?


Correct. The OEM e46 electric fan. No reason for them to put Clutch fans on any of the cars really. I don't get it.

Is the stock wiring intact somewhere? Never reallly looked at an S54.

Sent from my GS3.


How easy is it to wire an oem electric fan?
Well, you'd have to start tapping wires, but that's not the problem. I don't think it'll fit. The non-M electric fan is make for the non-M radiator, which is a different size. It won't even mount correctly, which defeats the whole point.

[Hornung418]

Didn't know the radiators were a different size! Interesting.

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[eurosonic]

This setup uses a simple relay kit with a probe. It's what I've been using on my M3. It's a bulletproof solution. The fan mount is made by me which utilizes all of the factory connecting points on the factory radiator. Avetso is running an updated model of this:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/01/6be145085eeaea164be07d896c41dbf9.jpg


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[Rovert]

Ummm are you missing a few blades? :O

[eurosonic]

Yea. It's s damaged unit used for mockup.


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[Rovert]

That looks beauty though. I think I remember there being another fan in front on the other side of the radiator from the clutch fan. That's electric I believe...What's that for?

[eurosonic]

The fan in front of the radiator is an auxiliary fan that comes on with your AC. In addition it turns on when the stock mechanical fan isnt enough to cool the engine down.

[ELCID86]

This setup uses a simple relay kit with a probe. It's what I've been using on my M3. It's a bulletproof solution. The fan mount is made by me which utilizes all of the factory connecting points on the factory radiator. Avetso is running an updated model of this:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/01/6be145085eeaea164be07d896c41dbf9.jpg


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WOW.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Avetiso]

Fiddled a bit with my fan settings to make it come on later. Engine wasn't getting much past 1/4 so I wanted to let it warm up a bit before it turned on. I got it set to turn on a little bit before 12 o'clock but that's with AC on and hood open.

[Pip]

Maybe I'll hit up CAtuned for the fan kit since it is local and I wouldn't mind doing the conversion. Just need to figure out the install since I won't have a bracket.

[Avetiso]

Maybe I'll hit up CAtuned for the fan kit since it is local and I wouldn't mind doing the conversion. Just need to figure out the install since I won't have a bracket.

You could ask eurosonic if he'd make you one for a price. It's good stuff but I'm not sure if he'd want to.

[Johnmadd]

Proper engine temperature equals proper combustion and optimal mpg and hp.

[johnrando]

Nice werk.

[Avetiso]

Was wondering if I could get some help, guys. I have two really bad squeaks coming from the car. One is from the rod that goes in between all the throttle bodies (not sure what it's called). The other is from my front left (driver in US) control arm, I believe. Are there any known squeaks that happen often that I should look out for before I dive in? I've look at the LCA once already and I was pretty sure it was where the outer balljoint bolts onto the knuckle, but I may be wrong. It's really pissing me off. The tiniest imperfection in the road causes a squeak.

[Johnmadd]

I say ball joint if it's squeaky, that's from my non bmw experience. Can you make it squeak by making suspension bounce manually with the car off?

[Avetiso]

I say ball joint if it's squeaky, that's from my non bmw experience. Can you make it squeak by making suspension bounce manually with the car off?

It's harder, but I can make the squeak when I hit that joint with a rubber mallet.

[Hornung418]

The rod that operates the valves in the throttle bodies is called the linkage. Just like in a shift selector.

You can grease it up if its squeaking. Just make sure you don't mess with the balance. Or you will have idling issues.

[Avetiso]

Got a parking ticket.

Also, the appraisal on the damage should be known this week.

[Avetiso]

Stop tech SS lines in today. System flushed with super blue, clutch and brakes.

Feels great. I think that fixed my issue of the engine bogging down when engaging in first. Clutch feels much more linear now.

[mbeckel]

Stop tech SS lines in today. System flushed with super blue, clutch and brakes.

Feels great. I think that fixed my issue of the engine bogging down when engaging in first. Clutch feels much more linear now.
Now can I drive it? Lol

[Avetiso]

Now can I drive it? Lol

You know you can drive it if you are ever here. :biggrin

[Avetiso]

So after my $500 deductible I got $700 for the damage to my car. I'm gonna stop by a local shop and get an appraisal and look for more money from my insurance. I don't feel like that's fair compensation.

Also, given the ever-high value of the E46M3, and the tanking value of the ZHP (let's face it), I'm considering selling her come summer as I make my transition to UC Davis. I'm going to be doing a lot more driving starting then. I'd buy another ZHP with high mileage, probably salvage with the some damage, cheap as I can. It'd be a decent, cheap DD and I'd take my spare $10k and save it.

I love my M3, though. :( Being able to kick that rear end out is so addicting. It's not even funny.

[eurosonic]

:/


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[Avetiso]

:/


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Lol. I don't know if I'll be able to sell it. I love it so much. >.<