08-22-2023, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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New (to me) M3
Back to the forums, after selling my F30 335i a few years ago. I was waiting for my unicorn.
Here is the new E46 This will be the weekend warrior/ project, and the DD will be my Tesla M3P |
08-23-2023, 06:10 AM | #2 |
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Looks awesome - question for you:
1. just bought a similar car (2004 M3) 2. Thing has like 64K miles on it - weird cosmetic stuff (pinstripes and red non OEM wheels...) that can be reversed but otherwise looks to be in very good shape with only 2 owners 3. What sort of work are you having done (besides big 3) to get it rock solid? |
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08-23-2023, 08:16 AM | #3 |
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Nice! I am going to start with the standard oil changes and other fluid flushes, get it put on a lift and inspect further to see what other preventative maintenance needs to be done.
Thinking about swapping the SMG to manual |
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08-26-2023, 08:33 PM | #4 |
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cool, swapped mine to stock rims. Swapping back and forth between my stick G80 M3 and this. So similar and different at the same time - E46 is like an old school 325i below 4500 RPM. Have to run it up top to keep it in red mist mode. Getting big 3 done shortly. Thes things are fun.
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12-15-2023, 07:41 PM | #7 | |
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However, I wanted to give you a piece of advice. Just like you, when I purchased the car, I wanted to swap it to manual because I saw all over the internet that that was the way to go. However, after experiencing the SMG for a few months and installing the CSL SMG software by a "reputable shop", I decided not to swap the car. In fact, now I understand why BMW installed the SMG transmission in the CSL, because it is awesome! If you have a clean example with a good working SMG transmission and you maintain the car properly, you won't have any issues with the transmission. I would recommend you spend some time learning the transmission. It makes the car much more special than a manual in my humble opinion. Last edited by NB STIG; 12-15-2023 at 07:54 PM.. |
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03-26-2024, 06:55 PM | #9 |
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Sorry been away for a while, a few things done, new Avin unit installed, new plugs and coils as well. Next is the fluids that are leaking (oil pan gasket and diff). More to come!
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