Juniorbean's 2003 BMW M3 Coupe (Purchase on Pg 3)
09-28-2017, 01:31 PM
#162
If so, exhaust is a MUST for your X mas gift.
What good is a dirt cheap old car, if you can't at least hear it.
09-28-2017, 01:58 PM
#163
Turd Polisher
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To each his own, but I think an E46 M3 sounds best with a restrained aftermarket exhaust system - any E46 M3 I've heard with cats removed or mid-mufflers deleted sounded raspy and overall like ass.
09-28-2017, 03:42 PM
#165
11 pages, and great info, including how to get rid of rasp, since you don't like it.
In search of the perfect E46 M3 Sound (i.e. getting rid of the tin-can rasp) - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E92 M3 | F80/X)
In search of the perfect E46 M3 Sound (i.e. getting rid of the tin-can rasp) - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E92 M3 | F80/X)
09-29-2017, 01:46 PM
#170
^^
Tell your hottie GF to gift you $450
Tell your hottie GF to gift you $450
09-29-2017, 01:54 PM
#172
So? You would have a hot Caddy with proper sounding exhaust, and be on the prowl for the next hottie...
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10-01-2017, 08:01 PM
#175
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Just got back from a week of no cell or internet and got all caught up on this thread. Lots of good stuff going on in here! Glad to hear JB is going to make it his own. 
JB, I didn't get around to doing rod bearings, back when I was looking at that it was on pre-2003 engines. Can always do a blackstone oil analysis and see if there are any findings.
JB, I didn't get around to doing rod bearings, back when I was looking at that it was on pre-2003 engines. Can always do a blackstone oil analysis and see if there are any findings.
10-01-2017, 09:18 PM
#176
If I am JB, I would do an oil analysis.
Though the pre 03 cars, bmw took care of the bearings, 06-08 s54 in the z4m has had rod bearing problems too
at the mileage this car has, oil analysis would be good idea to keep on top of it
Rod bearings for e46 m3 - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E92 M3 | F80/X)
Though the pre 03 cars, bmw took care of the bearings, 06-08 s54 in the z4m has had rod bearing problems too
at the mileage this car has, oil analysis would be good idea to keep on top of it
Rod bearings for e46 m3 - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E92 M3 | F80/X)
10-02-2017, 09:33 AM
#177
11 pages, and great info, including how to get rid of rasp, since you don't like it.
In search of the perfect E46 M3 Sound (i.e. getting rid of the tin-can rasp) - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 E36 M3 E46 M3 E92 M3 F80/X)
In search of the perfect E46 M3 Sound (i.e. getting rid of the tin-can rasp) - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 E36 M3 E46 M3 E92 M3 F80/X)
Just got back from a week of no cell or internet and got all caught up on this thread. Lots of good stuff going on in here! Glad to hear JB is going to make it his own.
JB, I didn't get around to doing rod bearings, back when I was looking at that it was on pre-2003 engines. Can always do a blackstone oil analysis and see if there are any findings.
JB, I didn't get around to doing rod bearings, back when I was looking at that it was on pre-2003 engines. Can always do a blackstone oil analysis and see if there are any findings.
If I am JB, I would do an oil analysis.
Though the pre 03 cars, bmw took care of the bearings, 06-08 s54 in the z4m has had rod bearing problems too
at the mileage this car has, oil analysis would be good idea to keep on top of it
Rod bearings for e46 m3 - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 E36 M3 E46 M3 E92 M3 F80/X)
Though the pre 03 cars, bmw took care of the bearings, 06-08 s54 in the z4m has had rod bearing problems too
at the mileage this car has, oil analysis would be good idea to keep on top of it
Rod bearings for e46 m3 - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 E36 M3 E46 M3 E92 M3 F80/X)
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10-02-2017, 09:36 AM
#178
sounds like to do list:
oil analysis
order exhaust
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10-02-2017, 10:31 AM
#181
2 hour research
exhaust should be on order by EOB today
10-02-2017, 12:02 PM
#183
^^
-that you found the info you were looking for in that thread
- other priorities
-that you found the info you were looking for in that thread - other priorities
10-02-2017, 02:53 PM
#184
^ Well, it's also that I don't hate the stock exhaust per say... so it's not something I'm going to jump into. Working on a few subtle exterior mods for now and will ease into the rest. Also keeping my eye out for a CSL replica intake as a possibility...
10-02-2017, 06:29 PM
#185
Team Owner
The mods for E46 M3 is endless.... if you decided to go that route....
I personally would only do mods that are easily reversible... the value for those M3 is going up... especially a clean one like yours.
I personally would only do mods that are easily reversible... the value for those M3 is going up... especially a clean one like yours.
10-03-2017, 10:37 AM
#189
Turd Polisher
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JB - driving impressions?
I've personally never driven one but I'd be curious to hear what your thoughts are on it.
I've personally never driven one but I'd be curious to hear what your thoughts are on it.
10-03-2017, 11:46 AM
#190
10-03-2017, 01:34 PM
#191
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I'm just as excited about this thread as I am my other one. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it, JB!
10-03-2017, 01:46 PM
#192
No. That thread was great for info, but didn't really give me an answer. I'll take some time, listen to some in person at some meets, and go from there.
10-09-2017, 01:40 PM
#198
10-09-2017, 02:33 PM
#200
Moderator
Guessing: CF trunk lip spoiler & CF front lip?
