Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Jun-16-2013, 03:52:39 PM
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jun-11-2013, 11:04:54 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 1,989
Re: Car keyed :/
Sorry to hear op, I feel for you.
if I ever catch anyone messing with my car, I pray that person can defend themselves bcs I wont be able to hold back lol
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Tue, Jun-11-2013, 02:04:41 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 855
Re: My new E92 M3 with some new mods
this is actually one of the very few times I think black wheels > silver wheels. The black wheels really work well with the black accents, red bbk, and cf roof. I wouldn't change a thing on this m3,...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jun-10-2013, 03:58:57 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 1,419
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jun-10-2013, 02:43:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 583
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Sun, Jun-09-2013, 10:05:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 872
Re: Couldn't fight the FI fever!
engine bay looks great. I hate how most supercharger kits cheapen the look, yours look almost factory.
How's the driveability of the car compared to before the install? Does it feel faster in all...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-08-2013, 10:08:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 790
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-08-2013, 06:31:41 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 3,022
Re: Whats in your Trunk? (Pictures?)
I try to never have anything in my trunk. My OCD keeps me from having anything in my car, free from clutter. I may have a small umbrella back there, nothing else
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-08-2013, 01:33:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 179
Re: Part# for this?
looks to be the right part, just placed my order. Thanks again
P.S. This starter DIY is a major PITA
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-08-2013, 01:25:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 179
Re: Part# for this?
thank you, I checked the site but i didn't even know where to start lol. i'll look it up real quick.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-08-2013, 01:18:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 179
Part# for this?
Doing my starter install and this tube broke in half while attempting to remove it. Anyone know the part# for it? Thank You in advance!
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Forum: Member Journals
Mon, Jun-03-2013, 02:55:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 422
Re: xcharlesy: Jet Black E46 M3
Nice to see someone that takes pride in the parts they put in their car. With your mentality to modding, i'm sure your car will turn out great.
KW2 and SS muffler would be a nice start. Any plans...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jun-03-2013, 02:46:47 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 2,558
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Fri, May-31-2013, 04:35:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,024
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, May-29-2013, 11:45:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,016
Re: Stock bad - Mods better
I've wasted tons on aftermarket parts just to go back to stock on both my 350z and m3. Here are some MUST haves for our cars imo
Must Have
1. ZHP shift knob (upgrade in both look and feel)
2....
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, May-27-2013, 12:36:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 320
Re: ready to upgrade wheels
i'd say 8front and 9.5rear is the smallest i'd go. Anything less is a downgrade from his current setup.
a 19x10 +25 would allow you to run a 275/30 out back and have a more aggressive wheel...
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Forum: Member Journals
Mon, May-27-2013, 10:41:55 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 29,396
Re: Toby22's M3
Haha I know right
Thanks, there the ZCP/CSL edition. 8f and 9.5r
I thought about getting the CSL fronts, but for the $ these were a better option for me. If the CSL came with a 10" rears then...
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Forum: Member Journals
Sun, May-26-2013, 08:26:32 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 29,396
Re: Toby22's M3
Update:
Been away from my car these past 8months, bought a few things :D
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/JPE22/039_zpsc7c35101.jpg
Brembo BBK, 355/345 4-pot. Rotors are still in...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, May-22-2013, 05:13:28 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 930
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, May-21-2013, 05:59:47 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 930
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, May-20-2013, 03:47:39 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,590
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Mon, May-20-2013, 12:23:55 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 3,849
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, May-19-2013, 09:06:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 868
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, May-18-2013, 05:14:38 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,384
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, May-17-2013, 09:28:23 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,590
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, May-17-2013, 09:23:18 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,590
Re: Stock M3 get a tune, worth it?
I felt power gains from my pulley upgrade on my 350z. But we all know how that goes....
just bcs your throttle response is better or the car rides smoother doesn't mean you actually gained hp....
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, May-16-2013, 01:46:52 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,590
Re: Stock M3 get a tune, worth it?
there it is, everyone that had their car tuned stock say it's great but eventually go with headers. That should say a lot, you will always wonder "what if i had headers" especially when you say...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, May-15-2013, 06:17:51 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,590
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, May-12-2013, 04:01:19 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 5,176
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, May-12-2013, 03:35:46 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,042
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Forum: E36 M3 (1992-1999)
Sat, May-11-2013, 03:02:57 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,813
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Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013)
Sat, May-11-2013, 12:23:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 736
Re: E92 M3 Caliper colors
Beautiful car you have OP, i suggest doing it right and getting a bbk if you want to draw attention to your brakes. Yellow bbk would look amazing behind those black wheels!
Remember...
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Forum: E36 M3 (1992-1999)
Sat, May-11-2013, 12:15:50 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,813
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Forum: E36 M3 (1992-1999)
Sat, May-11-2013, 12:08:26 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,813
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Forum: E36 M3 (1992-1999)
Fri, May-10-2013, 10:09:19 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,813
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Forum: E36 M3 (1992-1999)
Fri, May-10-2013, 07:54:21 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,813
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, May-10-2013, 03:24:39 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 3,946
Re: PlastiDIPPED M3
you said in your avatar. Maybe you changed it, if so my mistake
When i see an m3 and it looks better/cleaner than other stock m3's but can't quite figure out what's different or what's done to it....
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, May-10-2013, 03:17:58 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 3,946
Re: PlastiDIPPED M3
I wouldn't call black spray painted stock wheels "clean and simple". Maybe just simple.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, May-10-2013, 02:28:31 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 3,946
Re: PlastiDIPPED M3
in a nutshell, just don't be cheap and tacky. Everyone has different taste, some people think their car is "done properly" but it's really not.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, May-10-2013, 01:07:29 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,071
Re: So, I thought, "Why not paint this?"
i agree, absolutely nothing is wrong with them. Nothing wrong with it's looks or it's ability to stop the car. But when you start to mess with it by going arts & crafts on it with crazy colors then...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, May-10-2013, 12:18:51 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,071
Re: So, I thought, "Why not paint this?"
To the general public, our brakes look just like the brakes off a camry or sentra. Painting them a loud color just screams you want attention but can't afford it. I wanted my brakes to "pop", so i...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, May-09-2013, 10:54:07 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,071
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Forum: E36 M3 (1992-1999)
Thu, May-09-2013, 09:23:25 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,813
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, May-09-2013, 08:20:20 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 3,946
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Thu, May-09-2013, 06:18:05 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,597
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, May-06-2013, 04:05:11 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 3,946
Re: PlastiDIPPED M3
For those saying "it looks good" or "it's your car", i'm willing to bet there car looks like crap too
plasti dipped door handles? this is embarrrassing
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, May-06-2013, 03:12:23 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 3,946
Re: PlastiDIPPED M3
OP has way too much time on his hands, e46 m3 is the new 240sx/civic hatch :(
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Mon, May-06-2013, 03:08:21 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 605
Re: All Cleaned Up: Silver Gray/Imola Content
clean and nice color combo
i'd get matching black gills or chrome grill. I suggest going all chrome, it matches the wheels and will work better with a stock m3. just make sure they match. And...
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Mon, May-06-2013, 03:03:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 520
Re: s2000 Daily Driver
yea I agree, the hell was the previous owner thinking lol. Why did you buy the car in the first place? I assume it was a great deal
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, May-04-2013, 06:25:43 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,504
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Thu, May-02-2013, 10:17:33 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,296
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, May-01-2013, 02:50:24 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,758
Re: Thoughts on Moving from E46 m3 to e55 amg
not hating on the car, i never said they were ugly. Just the front end looks straight out of the 90's. Kind of like the GS300, no matter how much you modify it, it's a 90's car. Not a bad thing at...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-30-2013, 02:28:45 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,758
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Apr-29-2013, 02:48:09 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,285
Re: E46 m3 ---> r32 gt-r
to an extent most of us do care, otherwise we wouldn't be driving a bmw (goes more to those that bought new). There's tons of cars out there with m3 performance for half the price.
If a 92 civic...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Apr-28-2013, 01:36:34 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,758
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Apr-27-2013, 06:21:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 608
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Apr-27-2013, 06:18:45 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,359
Re: Value of Exterior Mods
+1, stock body is always a better value. Unless the exterior mods are highly sought after and rare, then maybe. In this case there not. The only exterior mod i'd keep from that car is the csl trunk,...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-26-2013, 08:41:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 657
Re: Matte black rims on jet black m3?
It's very hard to pull it off with a bmw, let alone on an older e46. Makes the car look dated and cheap. Very few have pulled it off, proper drop, wheel fitment, and overall condition of the car must...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-26-2013, 06:38:04 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,617
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-25-2013, 08:58:42 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,177
Re: Question about rarity of E46 Phoenix Yellow
I wouldn't pay $29k for one if KBB value is closer to $20k. It's not that rare of a color, and i actually like the color.
I personally wouldn't pay ~$30k for any e46 m3, there's just way too many...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-25-2013, 03:40:02 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,285
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-25-2013, 03:07:50 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,285
Re: E46 m3 ---> r32 gt-r
THis
only gtr i'd get rid of my m3 for or maybe r34 gtr if possible. I don't care about there rarity or cool factor :lolhit: in my eyes and the general public, they look like any other car you'd...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Apr-24-2013, 12:29:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,105
Re: Subframe reinforcement dilemma.
hmm nice to see you got everything done.
question, do shops charge extra to install subframe bushings/diff bushing when they're doing the subframe reinforcements? If so, how much more?
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Sat, Apr-20-2013, 10:01:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 811
Re: Photoshoot of my friend's beetle
Nice pics man, and i actually like these beetles. They had a purpose, straight chick car.
The new ones look like chick cars that's trying to be masculant. But it's still a chick car
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-19-2013, 08:27:00 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,463
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-19-2013, 08:20:56 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,463
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-19-2013, 08:16:34 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,463
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-19-2013, 07:36:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 591
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-19-2013, 07:02:08 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,463
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-19-2013, 06:03:47 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,463
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-18-2013, 12:35:19 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,117
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Wed, Apr-17-2013, 03:13:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 446
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-16-2013, 07:07:55 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,525
Re: Too Many Mods == Boring Drive?
yea but he'll get bored of that too once he tracks it couple times
i think he needs a daily driver. Something slow and boring, so his m3 will feel like a beast in the street the few times he...
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Tue, Apr-16-2013, 07:04:09 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,132
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-16-2013, 01:44:43 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,525
Re: Too Many Mods == Boring Drive?
yep, that's why i mod my car the way i do (primarly looks and some function). Since i don't track my car there's no reason to go acting like i have a race car and modding my M3 like one. Why I find...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Apr-14-2013, 06:47:56 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 06:59:28 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,296
Re: Best bang for the buck budget coilovers?
you have 1,100 posts in less than 2yrs, the hell you've been posting then :rofl3:
i've put about 18k miles on her, dunno why that means anything
and yes putting me on ignore is the easy way out...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 06:37:10 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,296
Re: Best bang for the buck budget coilovers?
Sandeep1212
Join date: 2011
Posts:1,100
Mod list: Smoked corners, Coby steering wheel
Observation:Thinks after ~1yr of ownership and installing smoked corners on his otherwise stock car, he can...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 06:23:53 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,296
Re: Best bang for the buck budget coilovers?
so having nice lightweight wheels and a tow hook i had for 2months to cover my cut grill is a bad thing :screwy:
I love your sig btw, your m3 looks nice :rofl3: And how's your coby wheel treating...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 06:18:27 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,296
Re: Best bang for the buck budget coilovers?
The pics you posted of the m3's with eibach springs, op said "they don't look bad". Where do you get a perfect height for him out of that? He thinks it looks ok, and i think he can get the exact ride...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 06:01:25 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,296
Re: Best bang for the buck budget coilovers?
haha ok you wannabe race car driver :facepalm:
OP obviously said his main concern is height adjustment and ride quality for his 100% street car, how will your so called BMW engineered oem struts...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 03:26:40 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,296
Re: Best bang for the buck budget coilovers?
Exactly my point, you said yourself this is just a street car and you are concerned with ride height/ride quality. That to me sounds like you're set on coilovers.
So you think the eibach springs...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 03:07:10 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,296
Re: Best bang for the buck budget coilovers?
why would op consider eibach springs and oem struts when he's set on coilovers lol.
1. ST coils or BC coils should last you at least 2yrs. I've had my BC coils for 2yrs now and counting with no...
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 05:37:46 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,454
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 03:14:48 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,194
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Fri, Apr-12-2013, 03:09:49 AM
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Views: 626
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-11-2013, 04:09:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 773
Re: E46 Eagle Eye tail lights?
how much are brand new EE tails? Extra couple hundred is nothing for a set of new OEM leds. It's called an upgrade, and the only upgrade i see from standard oem tails are oem leds :hattip:
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-11-2013, 01:26:02 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 773
Re: E46 Eagle Eye tail lights?
aftermarket led's have a dark shade around them. Pretty much not a direct copy, i'd shell out a few hundred more to get the real thing. Don't think they cost much more to be honest
OEM LED > OEM...
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Wed, Apr-10-2013, 03:13:26 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,123
Re: New AGT side diffusers and pics from IFO
looks great, flows well with the wheels
I agree with a front lip, needs it with these. Stock sideskirts are already lower than the front bumper, would complete the look after that
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-09-2013, 11:04:49 PM
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Replies: 140
Views: 6,533
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Apr-08-2013, 07:11:23 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,096
Re: M3 yearly maintenance cost
since November 2011
1. Battery (~$300)
2. Alternator (~$400)
3. O2 Sensors (~$30)
4. Oil kits 2x (~$220)
5. Brake pads (~$80)
6. cats + welding (~$600)
7. Subframe reinforcement not...
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Mon, Apr-08-2013, 04:55:17 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,152
Re: Few Pics From this morning. TIAG
bcs stock diffuser looks better :thumbsup2: never been a fan of the carbon fiber diffuser, looks out of place on such a clean car like an e46. CSL trunk will look amazing on your setup
and you...
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Mon, Apr-08-2013, 01:55:52 AM
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Views: 759
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Mon, Apr-08-2013, 01:50:45 AM
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Views: 1,152
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Sun, Apr-07-2013, 05:55:20 AM
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Sat, Apr-06-2013, 03:12:30 AM
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Sat, Apr-06-2013, 03:08:36 AM
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Views: 3,082
Re: Replaced the m3
i used to hate those cars till recently. nice pickup, looking forward to what you have planned for it
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Apr-05-2013, 12:41:51 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,623
Re: FLOOR MAT Question
Geez, $120 is a lot for brand new oem m3 mats now? I just bought a new set of oem mats for just over $100, and i also have the oem rubber mats. Money well spent on something you'll only replace once...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-04-2013, 11:15:20 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,383
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-04-2013, 03:49:07 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,383
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