Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Feb-21-2019, 06:14:50 PM
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Feb-18-2019, 05:56:59 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 1,811
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Feb-18-2019, 04:05:44 PM
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Replies: 677
Views: 26,977
Re: American racing headers Results
I just think you're being logical here. Why spend $1,000+ more on a set of headers if the difference in gain is only going to be marginal? Economically speaking, it doesn't make much sense when you...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Feb-18-2019, 03:59:54 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 1,811
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Feb-18-2019, 03:34:58 PM
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Replies: 677
Views: 26,977
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Feb-15-2019, 02:25:33 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,206
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Feb-14-2019, 06:24:07 PM
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Replies: 677
Views: 26,977
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Feb-13-2019, 08:19:26 PM
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Replies: 905
Views: 61,272
Re: Megan Racing Headers
Yep. Happens quite often with products. Companies outsource or build factories in China and their parts are produced accordingly and as agreed upon butttt, the Chinese (or whoever) steal the IP, or...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Feb-13-2019, 07:26:38 PM
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Replies: 905
Views: 61,272
Re: Megan Racing Headers
I've actually seen this brand of headers in person now that you mention it. Almost installed a set myself before pulling the trigger on Megan headers. They really do appear identical to AP and the...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Feb-13-2019, 02:55:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,159
Re: OPTIMAL front wheel bearings
Get them from FCP Euro and get the lifetime warranty.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-wheel-hub-assembly-z4-m3-oem-31222229501
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Feb-13-2019, 02:23:25 PM
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Replies: 905
Views: 61,272
Re: Megan Racing Headers
What's the brand and/or vendor of the headers you speak of? Are they exact replicas of AP/SS non-stepped without the name brand? Material, fitment, etc.?
Anyone with a lick of sense would...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Feb-11-2019, 09:19:25 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,206
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Feb-11-2019, 03:42:43 PM
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Replies: 146
Views: 8,528
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Feb-11-2019, 03:33:52 PM
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Replies: 146
Views: 8,528
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Feb-08-2019, 03:00:03 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,428
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Feb-06-2019, 09:38:07 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,193
Re: Coolant Out of Tailpipe
I'm part of the Facebook group and I will say there's a lot of misinformation by ill-informed individuals giving advice there. Sure this forum has somewhat of an elistist mentality but most of these...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Feb-06-2019, 05:40:21 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,193
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Feb-04-2019, 11:08:08 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,193
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Feb-04-2019, 08:02:05 PM
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Replies: 677
Views: 26,977
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Feb-01-2019, 02:57:46 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 3,592
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jan-31-2019, 04:02:25 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 3,592
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jan-29-2019, 01:46:36 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,331
Re: Modified E46M3 vs M2
If there is one thing I've noticed about the majority of E46 M3 enthusiasts over the years, having spent a plethora of time on this forum, it's that they do get testy and riled up over most opinions...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jan-28-2019, 04:35:29 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 2,314
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jan-28-2019, 03:38:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 345
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jan-24-2019, 08:35:55 PM
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Replies: 677
Views: 26,977
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Jan-20-2019, 10:23:50 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,331
Re: Modified E46M3 vs M2
What's the exhaust setup on the E46 M3? Reminds me of the exhaust note on this E36 M3:
https://youtu.be/cbFU4ue0MMA
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Wed, Jan-16-2019, 08:17:52 PM
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Replies: 192
Views: 17,217
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jan-16-2019, 08:10:06 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,272
Re: Rear Subframe Overhaul Checklist
Do the center support mount. The bearing has rubber around it that eventually ages and fatigues.
Also consider topside reinforcement such as the CMP bar. Much easier to do with the subframe...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jan-16-2019, 08:00:38 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,272
Re: Rear Subframe Overhaul Checklist
Check out my RACP reinforcement DIY thread. Very comprehensive list of parts along with part numbers.
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=464146
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jan-16-2019, 02:53:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 892
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jan-15-2019, 04:37:18 PM
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Replies: 905
Views: 61,272
Re: Megan Racing Headers
Megan revised the design to make the latest batches fit. I know because I received a second set that was revised and I had another buddy that installed a set on one of his M3's that also fit. I...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jan-15-2019, 01:22:22 PM
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Replies: 905
Views: 61,272
Re: Megan Racing Headers
What's the diameter of the Euro headers?
I did several measurements on the set of Megan headers I got about a year ago. The piping on the Megan headers is ~2".
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jan-14-2019, 04:48:50 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,305
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jan-11-2019, 04:30:54 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 4,727
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jan-10-2019, 09:03:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 580
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jan-10-2019, 03:22:35 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,704
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jan-09-2019, 06:33:50 PM
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Replies: 334
Views: 13,709
Re: Every CA guy trying to get stock exhaust
I don't think any of us are in any position to call others out on their own "selfish" wants. I could go on and on about what constitutes (the way I see it) as selfish and what the impact is on the...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jan-09-2019, 01:43:27 PM
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Replies: 334
Views: 13,709
Re: Every CA guy trying to get stock exhaust
Kids, boats, larger houses, pets, pools, watering lawns, etc. The list goes on. All consume energy (and resources) and produce waste in some manner. Cars are easy to target because they directly...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jan-08-2019, 05:29:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 510
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jan-08-2019, 05:01:10 PM
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Replies: 334
Views: 13,709
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jan-08-2019, 02:13:27 PM
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Replies: 334
Views: 13,709
Re: Every CA guy trying to get stock exhaust
I lived in VA for 20 years and thought the traffic law penalties were terrible. Got ticketed for reckless driving in my teenage years (87 in a 65) but had the charge dropped. Moved to NC and...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jan-08-2019, 02:09:52 PM
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Replies: 334
Views: 13,709
Re: Every CA guy trying to get stock exhaust
I'm pretty sure it's just NOVA that gets zealous with traffic laws and violations. Or perhaps, enforcing them. I lived in VA for a long time and I can attest that the rest of the state doesn't...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jan-07-2019, 08:09:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 129
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jan-07-2019, 04:13:19 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 68,278
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Jan-06-2019, 07:12:19 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 65,821
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jan-03-2019, 09:34:51 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 2,812
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jan-03-2019, 09:22:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 720
Re: Valve Adjustments - NC Triangle
I wrote up a fairly comprehensive DIY on it. I'm in Charlotte along with several other members on here. I think we are planning on doing a rod bearing DIY day here soon. Maybe if the timing...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jan-03-2019, 05:47:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 720
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Forum: Off Topic
Wed, Dec-26-2018, 09:28:44 PM
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Replies: 8,428
Views: 721,123
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Forum: Southeast
Wed, Dec-26-2018, 09:19:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 429
Re: South Carolina
What part of SC? We have a fairly active group in Charlotte at the moment.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Dec-26-2018, 09:16:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 804
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Dec-26-2018, 09:05:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 839
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Dec-26-2018, 05:13:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 918
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Dec-20-2018, 07:56:31 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,429
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Dec-20-2018, 06:52:51 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,429
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Dec-20-2018, 06:49:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 444
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Dec-20-2018, 06:47:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 462
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Dec-20-2018, 06:45:49 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 68,278
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Dec-18-2018, 06:09:14 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,265
Re: How bad are OEM brake pads on track
Depends on a multitude of factors...temperature, weight of vehicle, aggressiveness of braking, etc. A more advanced driver will likely fade stock pads faster on the track than a driver who is less...
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Forum: Cars for Sale/Wanted
Wed, Dec-12-2018, 04:37:49 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,845
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Dec-12-2018, 02:52:03 PM
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Replies: 1,086
Views: 103,026
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Dec-09-2018, 03:59:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 537
Re: Front Ball Joints Failed
I asked the same question years ago. Because the arms are aluminum they can't be repressed. Replacement ball joints don't exist. This was direct from Lemforder.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Dec-06-2018, 02:13:42 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,595
Re: Hard to let go of M3..
I've been in and around E39 M5s for quite some time now. The thing I value most about the E46 M3 is its versatility. I can take it to the track, take it on trips, take it to the beach, grab...
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Forum: Faults, Fixes and DIY
Tue, Dec-04-2018, 04:03:36 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 57,478
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Dec-04-2018, 04:00:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,097
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Dec-04-2018, 03:57:19 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,352
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-29-2018, 03:25:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 301
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-29-2018, 02:23:01 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-27-2018, 05:35:26 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Mon, Nov-26-2018, 08:02:38 PM
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Replies: 192
Views: 17,217
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Nov-26-2018, 05:54:50 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Nov-25-2018, 01:27:22 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Nov-23-2018, 12:49:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 928
Re: Michelin Pilot Super Sports
I'm not sure the PS4s give up more grip than the PSSs. The PS4s performed better on track for me than the previous PSSs I had.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-22-2018, 09:14:17 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-22-2018, 07:58:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,013
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-22-2018, 06:45:22 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Thu, Nov-22-2018, 04:03:08 PM
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Replies: 192
Views: 17,217
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-22-2018, 04:00:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 815
Re: A Star Was Born
My M3's windshield is riddled with pitting and repaired small cracks. It hasn't been replaced in the 9 years I've owned the car. I want to replace it for this very reason.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-22-2018, 03:26:26 AM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Wed, Nov-21-2018, 02:10:07 PM
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Replies: 192
Views: 17,217
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Nov-15-2018, 05:08:53 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Nov-14-2018, 02:09:38 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,206
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-13-2018, 09:14:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,281
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-13-2018, 06:36:38 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,987
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Forum: Cars for Sale/Wanted
Tue, Nov-13-2018, 03:34:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,862
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-13-2018, 03:28:15 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-13-2018, 03:20:09 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,595
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-13-2018, 02:20:23 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,595
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-13-2018, 02:18:28 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
Re: Any news on Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals?
Michelin runs their $70 off promo 2x a year (spring and fall). I managed to get a set (4) of brand new Michelin PS4s in 265/35/18 for $770 shipped to my door last spring from Discount Tire Direct. ...
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Forum: Member Journals
Mon, Nov-12-2018, 03:24:21 AM
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Replies: 141
Views: 23,651
Re: Thundermoose Track Car Journal
Any new updates on the build? I may have missed some the aforementioned things you'd like to do with this build, but can you brief me on what all is within the scope of your build? Just a refresh...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Nov-09-2018, 04:07:54 PM
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Replies: 644
Views: 35,438
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Nov-09-2018, 04:04:43 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
Re: Any news on Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals?
Buildjournal tune was $199 last year around this time. I bought one but have yet to flash it to my M3. Since then, many updates have come out which is great as I don't have to pay for a re-flash. ...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Nov-09-2018, 04:38:19 AM
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Replies: 512
Views: 28,551
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Thu, Nov-08-2018, 07:38:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 453
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Nov-07-2018, 06:35:05 PM
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Replies: 222
Views: 28,270
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Nov-07-2018, 05:05:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 871
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Wed, Nov-07-2018, 01:43:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,348
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-06-2018, 08:34:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 665
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-06-2018, 08:31:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 300
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Nov-06-2018, 03:50:13 PM
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Replies: 332
Views: 43,395
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