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  • wasnt m3W
    wasnt m3W
    wasnt m3
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    #102

    I'm running the oem one on my wagon, love it. I believe the standard e46 coupe/sedan crossbars are about $220 from BMW.

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
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      #103

      So far this winter the M3 has been doing okay. Avoiding driving it on the super cold days in favor of the 2001 XJ Jeep.

      Necessary to do's:

      - Weld two new resonators I have into section 1.

      - Install new crush rings and bolts where the headers meet section 1.

      Hopefully these two fixes will fix the running rich on bank 1&2 and stop the vibrations at low rpm.

      - Connect sunroof drain hose in the A pillar.

      - Dry out the carpet.

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
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        #104

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        Finally getting some exhaust stuff welded up!

        Resonators and MagnaFlow muffler.

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
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          #105

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          • DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFoot
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            #106

            Doing a little work on the M3. Paint, flaps.

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            • YoungCRY
              YoungCRY
              YoungCR
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              #107

              Painting Kevin's old wheels?

              Chris Young
              BMWCCA #458972
              1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
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                #108

                CYoung said:

                Painting Kevin's old wheels?

                Had to... the field paint wasn't too professional.

                Anyone know what style these rims are? I really like them.

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                • Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313
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                  #109

                  Nice card trick! :P

                  CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
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                    #110

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                    Almost done. The fiancée isn't too happy about the paint fumes that are in the entire house now but at least they're painted! :mellow:

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                    • YoungCRY
                      YoungCRY
                      YoungCR
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                      #111

                      DrLeadFoot said:

                      Had to... the field paint wasn't too professional. Anyone know what style these rims are? I really like them.

                      Not arguing against it, I know how crazy they were in person haha. Style 18's I believe.

                      Chris Young
                      BMWCCA #458972
                      1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #112

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                        Finally done. Passenger rear is slightly rubbing. I'll let itself do the adjustments.

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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
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                          #113

                          404 ERROR

                          Fatlace/illest sticker not found

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
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                            #114

                            Snap said:

                            404 ERROR

                            Fatlace/illest sticker not found

                            Haha.

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                            • DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFoot
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #115

                              Now time to test out these snow tires!

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #116

                                For reference:

                                http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?245961-Steering-wheel-squeak-FIXED-Writeup-w-pics

                                http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494644

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                                • DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFoot
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                                  #117

                                  Can you guys help me shead some light on the M3's cylinders misfires?

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                                    tsweers89
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                                    #118

                                    Well smotth running values def indicates cylinders 1 and 2 misfiring at that time. BUt your fault codes show more, and a low fuel level fault also. When does the misfire occur? Id be inclined to either investigate cylinders 1 and 2 or clear all faults, make sure you have more then a 1/4 tank of gas and see what faults return. coils. plugs, injectors could all cause this.

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                                    • DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFoot
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #119

                                      Plugs and coils have been replaced recently. Usually #6 always throws a code. The tank was full.

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                                      • B
                                        B
                                        B C
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                                        #120

                                        I cant believe all the crap you can read off newer control modules.

                                        That would drive the OCD crazy with all the faults that come up

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                                        • GunMetalGreyG
                                          GunMetalGreyG
                                          GunMetalGrey
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                                          #121

                                          Snap said:

                                          I cant believe all the crap you can read off newer control modules. That would drive the OCD crazy with all the faults that come up

                                          You have no idea, I bought the scanner that can tap into every module in my e46. It is ridiculous what it will record, "low voltage passenger side mirror" for example. It was a shadow code so it wasn't actively happening. If you unplug anything it will remember. 

                                          Gets crazy, and that's on a 2000, imagine what the 2014 cars are like.

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