<![CDATA[The E46 M3 Journal]]>I should throw the M3 some love.  Here we go!

Picture time!

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Baltimore, MD Trip

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Some Oldies:

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Recent shots in past year:

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For mods it has:

Engine

- "M3AN" (M3Forum) ceramic coated headers

- TMS carbon fiber intake

- Bimmerworld intake elbow

- Billy Boat muffler

Suspension

- H&R coil overs with a high spring rate.  Not sure what the #'s on them but they came off a dedicated track car (looking to get a different setup).

- 12mm rear spacers

- 15mm front spacers

- TMS rear reinforcement kit http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-91-e46-rear-chassissubframe-reinforcement-kit.aspx

Brakes

- Slotted rotors

- Hawk HPS pads

- Super Blue fluid (offroad use only)

ICE

- AUX input

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/2638/the-e46-m3-journalRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 04:09:44 GMTThu, 01 May 2014 17:13:46 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:33:05 GMT]]>How many miles on the motor?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/119605https://wibimmers.com/post/119605Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:33:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:13:01 GMT]]>I've been chasing boost issues.  Replaced the supercharger as I got a bad one.  Still low boost.  Did a Compression test and results were bad.  All cylinders floating around 100psi. Woof. Getting a built S54 from Partee Racing and will get back at it!

Cooling had been an issue on the freeway. Might be the AUX fan shroud in the way.

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GunMetalGrey said:

I remember bombing Fon Du Lac 

Hopefully this is a memory we can all share in the future.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/115945https://wibimmers.com/post/115945Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:05:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:44:10 GMT]]>A man after my heart with those wheels!

I love that you still own this thing, I remember bombing around in Fon Du Lac in it when we met to transfer ownership of some parts. It's come a long way since then!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/115916https://wibimmers.com/post/115916Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:44:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:06:49 GMT]]>It has been awhile since I gave an update.  Lots has been happening! Popped on an Active Autowerks supercharger, 4.10 gears with a drexler LSD, CSL King Pins and new bearings, CSL steering rack and all new power steering lines and reservoir, replaced the cam bolts and did a valve adjustment (2 were out of spec), valve cover gasket, manual swap with a JB Racing lightweight flywheel and HD Sach clutch, ZHP shift knob and a short shifter, and turned 200k miles on the car (motor probably has 130k-ish on it), and some 18" Apex wheels wrapped in PS4s 245 front, 275 rears.

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DrLeadFoot said:

Really need to be able to text and drive with work and with this pull, it isn't ideal.

Your insurance company (and all other drivers on the road) would like to speak with you.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/111879https://wibimmers.com/post/111879Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:10:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:15:35 GMT]]>The car still pulls to the right a bit.  We'll replace the calipers next and take it from there.  Really need to be able to text and drive with work and with this pull, it isn't ideal. Tires might be to blame too.

Cooling, 3rd pedal, clutch/flywheel, 4.10 wavetrac and boost bits incoming!  Stay tuned!

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GunMetalGrey said:

In a world of annoyingly gaudy steering wheel modifications you have done a proper steering wheel. 
For this I thank you!
It looks quite nice! 

Did you have to send yours in and be without car for a month or two?

Thanks!  Lol

I have a couple of m-sport steering wheels so I had a back up.  With that being said, anyone looking for a wheel?  Lol. I have 3, 1 smg, 2 e39/e46 manual wheels

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GunMetalGrey said:

In a world of annoyingly gaudy steering wheel modifications you have done a proper steering wheel. 
For this I thank you!
It looks quite nice! 

This x 100000 

it’s a plague 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/111841https://wibimmers.com/post/111841Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:46:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:33:59 GMT]]>In a world of annoyingly gaudy steering wheel modifications you have done a proper steering wheel. 
For this I thank you!
It looks quite nice! 

Did you have to send yours in and be without car for a month or two?

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Rekpoint said:

Good looking steering wheel! Who did you go with?

These guys outta the Ukraine 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/111828https://wibimmers.com/post/111828Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:10:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:04:34 GMT]]>So rough idle was due to a bad serpentine belt.  A new belt, fan and fan clutch later I was back on the road!

Mike installed new control arms, poly lollipops, new inner & outer tierods, power steering line, new steering wheel, wired up heated seats, new head light adjuster & mount and getting an alignment tomorrow.  

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DrLeadFoot said:

Chasing a rough idle so I got my injectors flowed and cleaned.  They are flowing great and I threw in some new filter baskets while I had them out.  Didn't solve the problem.  Next up is cleaning the ICV & throttle bodies.

Installed some 2006 M6 heated front seats. Need to wire up the new-to-me heated seat buttons and then I'm golden! The M3 will see some winter duty while the wagon is under the knife 💯😲

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I can’t believe those fit in the backseat of the M3 lol. Those are going to be such a sweet upgrade going into winter, nice find!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/111371https://wibimmers.com/post/111371Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:49:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:43:47 GMT]]>Chasing a rough idle so I got my injectors flowed and cleaned.  They are flowing great and I threw in some new filter baskets while I had them out.  Didn't solve the problem.  Next up is cleaning the ICV & throttle bodies.

Installed some 2006 M6 heated front seats. Need to wire up the new-to-me heated seat buttons and then I'm golden! The M3 will see some winter duty while the wagon is under the knife 💯😲

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/111369https://wibimmers.com/post/111369Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:43:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:56:25 GMT]]>Stock shock mounts installed!

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YoungCR said:

I've been very interested in those head units for cars I don't have 🙄 seems like a great way to modernize the car while appearing stock. 

What was your complaint with the poly Rtabs?

They were just too loud.  I'm going to stock shock mounts as well.  Thing sounds like it is rattling loose when it is super cold out.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/108599https://wibimmers.com/post/108599Sun, 03 Jan 2021 01:18:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Thu, 31 Dec 2020 21:31:33 GMT]]>Android auto and Apple Carplay are worth it.  I'm tempted to update my HU in the M3 just to have that.  It's so nice to have in my truck!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/108579https://wibimmers.com/post/108579Thu, 31 Dec 2020 21:31:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:30:59 GMT]]>I've been very interested in those head units for cars I don't have 🙄 seems like a great way to modernize the car while appearing stock. 

What was your complaint with the poly Rtabs?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/108578https://wibimmers.com/post/108578Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:30:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:58:14 GMT]]>Looking very nice

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/108576https://wibimmers.com/post/108576Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:58:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The E46 M3 Journal on Thu, 31 Dec 2020 04:27:00 GMT]]>Wow, I had dismissed the Avant head unit figuring it was just another android auto type touchscreen radio, all of which are neat but not a huge advantage over a phone and an aux input cable. Seeing how that has the OBC built in is really cool! The stock nav system/radio feels like something out of a prototype car. Half of the buttons don’t do anything, and whatever functionality remains is pretty limited.

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New cross drilled and slotted CSL front rotors, crossed drilled and slotted rear rotors, new front PFC pads, pulled poly RTABS and replaced with OEM BMW, alignment, avant radio installed and driver's side ignitor.  IMG1343.jpg

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B C said:

Wow, so about 8,000 miles on it this year? 
 

That's about right! I felt like I haven't really driven it too much until the last month. Lots of lake country showings!

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