Forum: Mountain - Prairie
Sun, May-13-2018, 11:33:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,240
Looking for help in NoCO replacing cam bolts
As the title states. Planning insp II soon and thinking of replacing the cam sprocket bolts and maybe timing chain guides?
I did the valve adjustment last time, but I am intimidated by the cam...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, May-13-2018, 11:23:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 248
MTF LT2 old/open bottle
Hi guys, I have a bottle of MTF LT2 with 3 liters remaining, left over from my last insp II summer of 2011 or 7 years ago. Do you think it is ok to use or is the oxidative stress enough to ruin it?...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-09-2017, 01:30:19 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,862
Re: 900 mile road trip?
Just completed a 1000mile road trip (weekend extradonair) going from Ft Collins, CO to Santa Fe, NM and back thru all the high country back roads! Ripped it the whole way!
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jun-18-2015, 05:23:53 AM
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Replies: 496
Views: 134,096
Re: DIY: CPV valve
Finally did it!. Had the O-ring for a couple of years..
what a pain in the arse...my neighbor has a lift, I cannot imagine crawling under the car on jack stands doing this.
FWIW found 9/16"...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Feb-21-2015, 08:41:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 617
Re: Turning engine by fan clutch safe?
An alternative plan
I like you was concerned about this...
During my valve adjustment, after removal of the spark plugs...put the car in a higher gear (I don't remember which I used) say 3rd?...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Nov-29-2014, 02:22:54 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,052
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jan-17-2014, 02:18:47 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 3,572
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Nov-27-2013, 09:32:42 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,219
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Oct-20-2013, 03:25:09 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,295
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Oct-19-2013, 12:52:04 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 5,292
Re: CHASING the BMW DRAGON
I'll play. Loved your write up personally. Couldn't agree with you more. I Hope BMW realizes what it had...and lost.
Enjoy your new ride! :thumbsup2:
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Oct-14-2013, 02:48:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,404
Re: Difference between MTF-LT2 and MTF-LT3
My 0.02 cents, simply return it and get MTF-2. Done!
Don't let the dude at the parts dep't sway you with his own "logic", because he doesn't know sh!t about the fluids differences.
Fluids,...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Apr-24-2013, 02:05:42 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 32,556
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Apr-14-2013, 06:43:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 784
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Apr-14-2013, 06:40:24 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,906
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Mar-04-2013, 02:38:50 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 7,982
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Mar-03-2013, 04:29:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,036
Re: Picking up an m3 out of state
Picked my M up in Atlanta. Seller was cool and I drove with his plates back to Colorado...with no issues. Then I mailed them back to him. He even provided a pre-paid Fed-Ex envelope. This is the way...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Dec-21-2012, 06:53:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,575
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Dec-13-2012, 04:26:57 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,331
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-29-2012, 10:44:18 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,973
Re: Best spark plugs?
OE NGK, got mine from advance auto parts which was almost 50% less than Stealer which quated someling like $24 per plug!
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-22-2012, 04:54:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,059
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-22-2012, 04:48:29 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 38,096
Re: M3 SMG vs Manual?
6MT all the way. Much more involving, much more reliable. Nuff said. SMG would be fun on the track though...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-22-2012, 04:43:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,289
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-15-2012, 10:06:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 530
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Nov-03-2012, 02:37:44 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 4,833
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Oct-21-2012, 03:36:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,212
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Oct-21-2012, 02:58:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,310
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Oct-17-2012, 06:34:00 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 856
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Sep-19-2012, 03:18:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,284
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Aug-23-2012, 03:05:37 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,487
Re: Change transmission fluid or not?
Lifetime is not lifetime. Any dealer or Indy that is telling you not to change it, you should run away from and find someone that knows what they are talking about.
DIY, utilize this...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Aug-21-2012, 03:41:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Re: Wrong Oil!
I personally would change it myself so I knew for a fact what was in there. I wouldn't want to have that seed of doubt in my head....
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Aug-14-2012, 03:43:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 816
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Aug-10-2012, 04:26:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 861
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Aug-10-2012, 04:23:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,550
Re: Went to check out a m3 and it was junk
I would say it was the exact opposite of a waste of time. Your inspection revealed problems that prevented you from doing the deal. Saved you a lot of Heart Ache. That's worth a little drive.
If...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jul-30-2012, 02:00:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 781
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jul-23-2012, 07:09:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 744
Re: Oil Change ques-too much?
Barely over max is fine. No worries. That's why you check, to make sure it is good and add more if it isn't. Was this a Dealer or Indy?
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Jul-22-2012, 06:05:56 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 8,350
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jul-18-2012, 03:55:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 910
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jul-17-2012, 12:52:45 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 530
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Jul-15-2012, 01:12:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,433
Re: My Harman Kardon system has no bass?
obviuos question...but is your sub activate button (whatever it is called) turned on, on your console? The one with the picture of a speaker on it?
Honestly, I find the HK system sounds very good...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jul-12-2012, 05:05:50 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 8,200
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jul-09-2012, 03:25:17 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,720
Re: Your recommendations for "full snow" tire?
Stick with ice and snow category and you'll be fine. The Michelin X-ice is a good one. Blizzaks are good but tramline like a b@#$$ on grooved pavement. I prefer the Dunlop wintersport3D (high perf)...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-30-2012, 01:27:54 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,311
Re: what is it about the E46 M3?
Kind of surprised by the lukewarm responses.
I here you and am a believer!!! There is something intangible about the E46 M3, goes beyond words.:halm:
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Forum: Audio/In Car Entertainment (I.C.E.)
Mon, Jun-25-2012, 04:07:21 PM
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Replies: 489
Views: 71,034
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jun-15-2012, 04:22:34 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,910
Re: valve job DONE
Another tip. You don't have to remove the fan. I was not comfortable rotating the engine backwards. I did it with a 32mm wrench for the first cylinder, did not like the "feel" of it and went to plan...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jun-04-2012, 02:53:41 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,817
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Jun-03-2012, 03:38:11 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 4,489
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Jun-03-2012, 03:32:33 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 5,230
Re: <<< CPV Valve Exploded ?!!! HELP >>>
I think most of us have that do a little wrenching had at least one of these "Oh Sh!t" moments. I at least seem to have to learn the hard way.
Thank you for posting so we can all learn from this....
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-02-2012, 03:11:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 772
Re: oil change?
Yup, good price and all you need! Don't need a torque wrench for the drain plug. Just "snug" it. Don't crank it.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-02-2012, 03:04:22 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,858
Re: Sad day
[QUOTE=Thermallator;1065556195]My estimates are conservative given a dealer does it. Now that my dad bought it, I will do the valves and check the bolts before I take her up to Alberta.
"So I...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jun-01-2012, 11:27:45 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,858
Re: Sad day
Your estimates for the repairs are way over the top. If you did it yourself, preventive new exhaust hub and bolts for $900 or less.
It is easy to let the fear creep into your bones regarding...
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Wed, May-23-2012, 03:24:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 240
Shim Kit with Tool
As title states, am looking to buy complete shim kit with BMW removal tool?
Thanks!!!
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, May-12-2012, 03:13:54 PM
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Replies: 405
Views: 64,714
Re: Leatherique vs. Gliptone Results
I tend to agree. The scent is not as great as some here make it sound. Gliptone leaves a nice matte finish though. I am going to apply another coat and see if it softens better?
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, May-11-2012, 04:46:54 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,349
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-10-2012, 04:33:12 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 4,277
Re: short film-E46 M3
Thought it was really good. Only critique would be needs moar car shots, less musician face time.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-10-2012, 04:29:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 809
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-03-2012, 06:50:01 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 6,531
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Forum: Mountain - Prairie
Thu, Mar-29-2012, 03:40:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,214
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Mar-27-2012, 04:30:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 726
Re: OEM airbox
i bought a stock airbox from this forum's classifieds. much cheaper than a new one.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Mar-21-2012, 06:51:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,784
Re: Fix on tail light with water
The problem is from the lens not being sealed to the body(back) of the light housing. Water runs down by the trunk and right into the light if it is not sealed properly. The best fix is a new light....
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Mar-20-2012, 02:10:14 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,940
Re: Now that TWS 10w60 is 14.50$ a liter....
Really...the Liquimoly 10w-60 is good oil and fine for our application. There is nothing magical about the Castrol product. It is good oil (I use it) but people on here put it on a pedestal. Use...
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Tue, Mar-06-2012, 03:21:33 AM
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Replies: 1,648
Views: 172,415
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Feb-28-2012, 03:28:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 571
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Feb-23-2012, 03:56:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 902
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Feb-16-2012, 04:04:03 PM
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Replies: 160
Views: 9,631
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Feb-15-2012, 09:43:13 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,914
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jan-27-2012, 02:35:20 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,829
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Mon, Jan-02-2012, 04:28:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 534
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jan-02-2012, 04:20:39 PM
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Replies: 583
Views: 169,114
Re: Cleaned MAF, replaced filter.. WOW! (merged)
Another WoW, what a difference experience. Idles much smoother and pulls immediately like the sport button is on. Also changed out power steering via Turkey baster method today, did not feel any...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jan-02-2012, 03:53:17 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 4,598
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Dec-28-2011, 03:07:29 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,241
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Dec-21-2011, 02:36:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,084
Re: Oil Change DIYers suggestion
Just ordered one in anticipation of my next change in the spring. Noticed the internal hex was getting fubar last time I changed the oil!
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Forum: Mountain - Prairie
Tue, Dec-13-2011, 07:37:20 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,172
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Dec-13-2011, 03:29:03 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 5,349
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Dec-10-2011, 02:21:36 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,950
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Dec-09-2011, 12:25:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 608
Re: Avalon Motorsports in Denver CO
I think they are AUDI specific.
Try Bimmerhaus in Broomfield. Also SCR in Loveland.
What are you looking to get done?
Who soured you and why?
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-24-2011, 03:04:54 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,825
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Nov-12-2011, 02:46:24 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 8,223
Re: E92 M3 test drive...I'll keep my E46 M3
There's a whole lot of E9x love here...I am just not feeling it. The E92 was faster, but I did not feel as connected or as much in control. Steering feel is very light and very un-BMW. Much prefer...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Nov-12-2011, 12:42:19 AM
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Replies: 111
Views: 8,223
E92 M3 test drive...I'll keep my E46 M3
Not overly impressed. I mean it is a very nice car, great exhaust note. However, I prefer the wrap around cockpit feel of the E46 and the power felt similar. I am sure the E92 would shine at extended...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-10-2011, 04:22:21 AM
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Replies: 270
Views: 17,461
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-10-2011, 04:11:00 AM
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Replies: 180
Views: 14,202
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Nov-10-2011, 04:09:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 562
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Nov-04-2011, 08:27:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 461
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Nov-02-2011, 06:40:45 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 5,210
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Oct-19-2011, 03:40:43 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,982
Re: could this be the best engine ever?
Agreed! There is something about this car that is even difficult to put into words. I don't burn a drop of oil either.
There is a lot of whining that goes on here, but it is worth remembering that...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Oct-18-2011, 04:41:25 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 900
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Oct-16-2011, 03:56:57 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,320
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Oct-03-2011, 12:21:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 998
MTF LT-2 Shelf life after opening?
Changed my Tranny and Diff fluids today. Have 3L of BMW MTF LT-2 remaining. Wondering if it will last a year or two or will it degrade?:clueless
I imagine this is a common problem for those of us...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Sep-23-2011, 05:04:07 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,903
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Forum: Mountain - Prairie
Thu, Jun-02-2011, 06:19:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,824
Re: Fort Collins?
06 CB ZCP checking in! Ft Fun resident. I am starting to see several E46 M3's running around this town...
Wilsel...who you going to HPR with? Any local groups/shops?
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, May-28-2011, 01:28:30 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,681
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Wed, May-04-2011, 04:35:36 AM
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Replies: 773
Views: 81,087
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Wed, Apr-27-2011, 02:41:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,198
? Re Apex 18"x9.5 et25...rears in square use
For rear use to avoid spacers. 18x9.5 et35 front, 18x9.5 et22 rear
That way you can go with square rubber, not have to use spacers. Disadvantage is you lose rotation options.
Concerned over...
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Forum: General BMW Discussion
Sat, Apr-23-2011, 12:13:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,484
Re: Can't seem to buy an m3?!
Had similar experience from sellers on this forum. Could not anywhere with many of them. Ended up finding one out of Autotrader. Flew 1500 miles to Atlanta, bought and drove home.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-14-2011, 10:43:08 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,685
Re: This truly is the best car forum out there
Also, check out Quattroworld.com forum. It is the best AUDI forum in imho. They split off of audiworld a few years ago so don't have a lot of tech knowledge yet, bet as far as maturity goes, they are...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-14-2011, 10:40:25 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,685
Re: This truly is the best car forum out there
Came from B7 A4 to M3. Good reliable car. Good maintenance hx is key, as with any car. Try to find a one owner that changed the oil every 5K (not the factory recomended 10k)
Also watch for the...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Mar-12-2011, 02:47:57 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,136
Re: DSC just saved my bacon
Another one... taking a hard 90 degree left hander a little to briskly last week. Still a little something (sand ???) on the street that was not visible. Rear end kicked out hard, DSC kicked in...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Mar-12-2011, 02:37:04 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,717
Re: BMW M3 vs Sti 05
It is true that sh$% happens quick at high speed. I was fast approaching 130mph in a modded A4 2.0T (Ko4 turbo/etc) when a semi truck "decided" to make a lane change for no apparent reason, highway...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Mar-11-2011, 03:37:14 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,149
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