Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jun-19-2013, 02:47:39 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 278
Re: Oil Leak - About to Drop Oil Pan
If you need a viton CPV o-ring, let me know. I'm local and can give you one for FREE. Let me know. I bought a bunch before and have some left over.
BTW, who are you taking your car to for...
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Mon, Jun-17-2013, 03:44:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 359
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Forum: International
Fri, May-31-2013, 04:08:04 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,098
Re: Toronto 2013
twboy, drop off that damaged evolve air box at my house and I'll repair it with CF the proper way. That hackjob that was done previously is a shame to something that looks so good.
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Forum: International
Fri, May-17-2013, 02:12:27 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,098
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Mon, Apr-01-2013, 02:34:39 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,319
Re: CPV O-Rings for sale $1.50 shipped
If more people need CPV o-rings, I can buy more and help out forum members. Please let me know. Same LOW PRICE of $1.50 shipped for VITON O-RINGS to fix you CPV.
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Mon, Apr-01-2013, 02:19:12 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 734
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Dec-24-2012, 06:36:55 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 951
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Dec-24-2012, 05:12:46 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 951
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Forum: Member Journals
Thu, Dec-20-2012, 06:53:29 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,701
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Dec-20-2012, 05:59:13 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,498
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Dec-19-2012, 04:37:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 519
Re: high fuel consumption & other questions
Those Bosch part numbers are for the left and right bank, pre cat sensors. The pre-cat sensors do most of the work, so if I would replace any, it would be both pre-cat sensors.
For reference,...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Dec-19-2012, 03:39:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 519
Re: high fuel consumption & other questions
Ya, have them hook it up to a GT1 or similar diagnostic tool. An error code that indicates something like the oxygen sensors with a slow response time usually means the sensors are on its way out...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Dec-18-2012, 08:49:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 519
Re: high fuel consumption & other questions
High fuel consumption...might want to look into your oxygen sensors (mainly the pre-cat sensors). What's the mileage on your car, have they ever been replaced? When my o2 sensors on my car went...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Dec-10-2012, 08:06:14 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,034
Re: Idle Drop Issue..
This vacuum hose...just any regular silicone vacuum hose will do? Is there something particular about the bmw hose?
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Forum: International
Mon, Dec-03-2012, 06:53:49 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Nov-26-2012, 08:59:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 346
Re: Driving along, then limp mode.
Rockauto.com has Bosch 00124 ignition coils for $25 a piece.
RMeuropean, Pelican, Amazon, they're all selling them for around $35.
HTH...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-22-2012, 07:30:13 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,620
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Nov-19-2012, 07:26:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 333
Re: CPV valve gasket
You can order them directly from McMaster Car, but they only sell them in packs of 25. Use what you need, and maybe sell the leftovers to other forum members. That's what I did.
Site:...
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Oct-18-2012, 03:59:15 PM
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Replies: 147
Views: 11,275
Re: Lightwekz E46 M3 Projector Retrofits
^ Agreed. Replace the oem projectors and you'll see that it's more than enough. Having a quad setup, imho, is a bit much, especially with the added hardware and costs.
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Oct-18-2012, 01:56:01 PM
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Replies: 147
Views: 11,275
Re: Lightwekz E46 M3 Projector Retrofits
Do it, guys. Don't beat around the bush and contemplate. The FXR or TFX upgrade is a HUGE upgrade over your stock projectors. It goes from dim and fuzzy output to bright and crisp output.
One...
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Forum: International
Thu, Oct-11-2012, 04:51:22 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Oct-04-2012, 01:58:17 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 864
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Oct-01-2012, 04:23:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 410
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Oct-01-2012, 02:05:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 410
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Forum: Pacific
Fri, Sep-28-2012, 06:50:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 357
Re: Those that live on Oahu
Pluses:
- the weather is always nice
- the ladies!
- the slower pace of life. 'Island time'.
- the friendliness of the locals
- lots of golf courses
- food is great!
- the beaches!
Minuses:
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Forum: International
Wed, Sep-26-2012, 04:29:46 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Wed, Sep-26-2012, 04:18:43 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Wed, Sep-26-2012, 04:15:35 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Tue, Sep-25-2012, 04:28:25 AM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Tue, Sep-25-2012, 04:20:24 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 387
Re: Shops that can replace my headliner?
DIY..... it's not difficult. Buy the material you like, such as alcantara, and then remove the old fabric off. Use a razor blade and cut the new material to shape. Clean the old headliner, spray...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Sep-24-2012, 05:27:24 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,282
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Sep-23-2012, 02:08:11 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,282
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Forum: Forced Induction (F/I)
Sat, Sep-22-2012, 12:44:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,807
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Fri, Sep-21-2012, 04:00:50 AM
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Replies: 167
Views: 12,788
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Sep-20-2012, 08:41:46 PM
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Replies: 167
Views: 12,788
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Sep-12-2012, 06:35:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 430
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Forum: International
Tue, Sep-11-2012, 09:01:52 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Tue, Sep-11-2012, 04:28:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 187
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Sep-09-2012, 02:59:11 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,386
Re: Header weld failure
How about this as an alternative to welding a bung? You'll still have to drill the hole, but no welding to cause any further stress to the thin metal.
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Forum: International
Fri, Sep-07-2012, 05:57:57 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Fri, Sep-07-2012, 02:45:50 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Fri, Sep-07-2012, 03:55:20 AM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Thu, Sep-06-2012, 08:57:12 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: Forced Induction (F/I)
Thu, Sep-06-2012, 04:12:17 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,564
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Forum: International
Thu, Sep-06-2012, 02:18:21 AM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Wed, Sep-05-2012, 10:09:03 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Wed, Sep-05-2012, 06:17:31 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Sep-02-2012, 11:41:36 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,409
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Forum: International
Tue, Aug-28-2012, 05:15:15 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Aug-28-2012, 02:03:55 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,409
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Forum: International
Wed, Aug-22-2012, 01:05:05 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: Forced Induction (F/I)
Sat, Aug-18-2012, 12:51:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 530
Re: HPF Couplers on VF SC kit ?
I've ordered all my silicone hose and t-bolt clamps from www.siliconeintakes.com Speedy shipment and excellent prices. Just measure your existing hose and order the corresponding tbolt clamp for...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Aug-08-2012, 04:46:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 498
Re: Non-Nav options for NAV/Double Din head unit??
Installing an Alpine, or Pioneer is not as bad a many make it out to be. Buy the double-din installation kit on ebay for $100, get the wiring harness, and it'll take you under 2hours from start to...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Aug-02-2012, 06:54:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 970
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Aug-01-2012, 07:34:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 970
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Forum: Forced Induction (F/I)
Tue, Jul-31-2012, 03:54:07 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 3,809
Re: And so it begins... VT1-455 in a Vert
If you're doing headers/cats, then replace your CPV o-ring while you have easy access. Just don't pay $5 for a 40cent o-ring.
Clean your ICV while you have the intake manifold out. Clean the...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jul-24-2012, 08:34:00 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,409
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jul-24-2012, 06:05:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,571
Re: Supersprint Race Exhaust VS Rouge El Diablo
I have had both El Diablo and now have the SS Race. My preference is the SS Race. The El Diablo was just not loud enough for me.
- El Diablo's construction is not as good as the SS Race in my...
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Forum: Audio/In Car Entertainment (I.C.E.)
Tue, Jul-24-2012, 03:28:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 961
Re: Aftermarket Single DIN Install
You don't need that. You just need to get the corresponding wiring harness that'll interface with your new headunit and the oem bmw harness. You may also need an antenna adapter as well.
But...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jul-24-2012, 02:20:17 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,123
Re: F/I Advice req'd PLZ
Surk//M...if you need some help with the AA install, remember that I'm not far from you ;)
I say DO IT...you won't regret it. As for the amount of cutting involved, most of it is to the clear the...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jul-23-2012, 08:25:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,409
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jul-23-2012, 07:52:37 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,409
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Mon, Jul-23-2012, 04:11:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 852
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Forum: Forced Induction (F/I)
Mon, Jul-23-2012, 02:00:54 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 10,502
Re: ILLuSioNz X - VF570 Build Journal
May I also suggest that you give your ICV a cleaning, since you have easy access and the intake manifold is already off. You'll need new hose clamps since you'll have to pry to the oem ones off.
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Forum: International
Fri, Jul-20-2012, 06:45:34 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Tue, Jul-17-2012, 03:07:17 AM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Mon, Jul-16-2012, 10:39:50 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Mon, Jul-16-2012, 07:50:45 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: Off Topic
Mon, Jul-16-2012, 03:46:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 633
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jul-13-2012, 06:15:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 585
Re: Radar Detector Installers in Toronto???
For Ontario folks, the Beltronics Sti Driver/Sti Magnum, Escort Redline are the only ones you can use in Ontario and OPP won't be able to detect. The 9500ix IS detectable.
I have the Magnum...
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Jul-05-2012, 02:33:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 267
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Jul-05-2012, 01:57:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 267
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Forum: Forced Induction (F/I)
Wed, Jul-04-2012, 02:02:42 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 5,980
Re: High RPM Issue
I'm also starting to think it's belt slip too. To those experiencing these issues, how old is the belt on your car?
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Tue, Jul-03-2012, 06:42:29 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,706
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Tue, Jul-03-2012, 05:00:02 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,706
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Mon, Jul-02-2012, 07:38:22 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,858
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Forum: International
Sat, Jun-30-2012, 01:10:09 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 495
Re: Importing e46 from New York
You need to fax your paperwork to the border crossing that you plan to import the car at, 3 days in advance. No ifs ands or buts about that. Minimum 3 days otherwise they won't process your...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-23-2012, 02:05:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,130
Re: Signs of Fuel Pump going?
If you replace the entire fuel pump assembly, it's about a $300-400 part. Take out the old, put in the new. However, it's usually just the actual fuel pump itself that needs to be replaced. I...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jun-19-2012, 07:04:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 269
Re: Turns Off When Letting Off at Speed
How is that battery of yours doing? My car would randomly shut off while I would be idling at a stop light. Lights would flicker or the radio would cut in or out. I replaced my 8 year old oem...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jun-19-2012, 06:59:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,636
Re: Fluid Motor Union's White M3 Custom Exhaust
Hmmm, doing the math for a Supersprint setup (my price estimates may be off though):
headers: $1500+
section 1 with cats: 1000+
section 2 (res or non res): $800
race muffler: $1200+
It comes...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jun-19-2012, 06:40:54 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,636
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jun-19-2012, 04:10:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 555
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jun-18-2012, 02:58:49 AM
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Replies: 259
Views: 21,872
Re: DIY: Vanos hub + bolts
Wow, thank you for taking the time to take pictures and to document. Your effort is appreciated. I'll be using this when I do my valve adjustment.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Jun-17-2012, 02:22:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 540
Re: Fuel pump ?
You can find the Walbro for under $100 these days. You will want to buy the universal installation kit, so that you will get the new filter/sock along with the kit. You will need to buy the foam...
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Forum: Off Topic
Sat, Jun-16-2012, 03:55:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 775
Re: Germany...gifts?
Wow, very nice offer of you to do so. Where will you be in Germany? I lived in Frankfurt for 2 years.
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Forum: International
Fri, Jun-15-2012, 06:55:37 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
Re: Toronto M3 Seasonal Meet
Sorry guys, my shakey hands = picture quality FAIL last night. I didn't have my tripod.
Since we've found a pretty good location, we can come back any evening to take photos.
Sandeep...sorry...
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Forum: International
Fri, Jun-15-2012, 12:24:09 AM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Thu, Jun-14-2012, 10:24:42 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
Re: Toronto M3 Seasonal Meet
OK, I'll see you guys there. 9pm, Leslie and Hwy 7. Which parking lot?
I'm thinking the parking structure that is across from the AMD/ATI building. I'll be bringing my camera..get your cars...
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Forum: International
Tue, Jun-12-2012, 03:23:34 AM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Mon, Jun-11-2012, 03:28:01 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Mon, Jun-11-2012, 03:08:58 AM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Thu, Jun-07-2012, 06:52:06 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: International
Thu, Jun-07-2012, 06:34:25 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: Forced Induction (F/I)
Thu, Jun-07-2012, 03:49:20 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 4,746
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Jun-07-2012, 04:23:37 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,858
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Forum: WTB - Want to Buy (Beta)
Tue, Jun-05-2012, 02:30:25 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 167
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Forum: International
Fri, Jun-01-2012, 06:53:20 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
Re: Toronto M3 Seasonal Meet
The security guards were all jelly of the bmw's, mercedes, lexus, and audis that showed up, and told us we are not welcome anymore. Apparently, they received a complaint in the past. So we have to...
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Forum: International
Fri, Jun-01-2012, 01:59:32 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
Re: Toronto M3 Seasonal Meet
Great turnout last night! It was fun while it lasted and the security gave us the boot. We'll have to find a new location from now on.
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Forum: International
Thu, May-31-2012, 03:16:12 PM
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Replies: 685
Views: 39,323
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, May-31-2012, 05:52:48 AM
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