Introduction and Advice Seeking

Vad3r · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 05:34:35 AM

Hello and greetings to all! I have been reading and looking through countless threads on the forum for quite some time now. I have actually been doing it since before purchasing my first M3 this past week! It is a jet black 6MT 2005 M3 with a black leather interior. The car had 2 previous owners and currently has 120K miles. The car does not have a CEL and runs beautifully. Prior to purchase I checked the rear subframe mounts as best as I could with no NOTICEABLE cracks.

I completed an oil change after bringing her home and plan on doing the following...

A full suspension refresh, involving PowerFlex bushings for all components. I also plan on purchasing a set of BC coil-overs since the current suspension has reached the end of its life...

I also plan on getting the subframe inspected much more closely and reinforcing it, as well as getting a valve adjustment.

My biggest fear as of right now, is the VANOS. There are currently no funny noises being made, but I'm afraid the mileage may have caused some wear on the seals, which I consider changing. I just want to try my best to prevent large issues from arising.

As the title of the thread states, I guess this is me introducing myself with hopes of being an active member here and just looking for some overall advice from the elders!

Kwakjoe · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 05:37:29 AM

Where are you located? Dan (DanAvoN7) did mine and did an amazing job. I'm also running BC's and they're pretty decent and does the job. I would definitely get your subframe inspected though because you usually can't see the small/hairline cracks until you actually start taking things apart. Looks like a clean car otherwise!

///ALpineVert · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 06:27:02 AM

Sweet ride! Welcome to the club. There are so many great people here that will help you along the way.

Get that sucker out on a track or autocross, it will enhance the experience and empty the wallet, lol. You did buy an m3 so the wallet part is a given. Enjoy!!

TheDoogan · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 08:32:07 AM

You certainly joined the right community - the people here have a sum total practical knowledge of these machines that probably surpasses the engineers at BMW.

Good luck, and enjoy!

SocratesRising · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 03:15:32 PM

Lock down VANOS going Besian route. Check stickies. Enjoy car.

Drewster · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 04:36:39 PM

Yup, this place for all your VANOS stuff - take your time, do a valve adjustment, chain guide, vanos line, plugs, etc.

http://www.beisansystems.com/

What are your goals for the car? Refreshing with stock equipment may be nicer for a DD rather than coilovers/ poly mounts

nasieg · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 05:30:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vad3r

Hello and greetings to all! I have been reading and looking through countless threads on the forum for quite some time now. I have actually been doing it since before purchasing my first M3 this past week! It is a jet black 6MT 2005 M3 with a black leather interior. The car had 2 previous owners and currently has 120K miles. The car does not have a CEL and runs beautifully. Prior to purchase I checked the rear subframe mounts as best as I could with no NOTICEABLE cracks.

I completed an oil change after bringing her home and plan on doing the following...

A full suspension refresh, involving PowerFlex bushings for all components. I also plan on purchasing a set of BC coil-overs since the current suspension has reached the end of its life...

I also plan on getting the subframe inspected much more closely and reinforcing it, as well as getting a valve adjustment.

My biggest fear as of right now, is the VANOS. There are currently no funny noises being made, but I'm afraid the mileage may have caused some wear on the seals, which I consider changing. I just want to try my best to prevent large issues from arising.

As the title of the thread states, I guess this is me introducing myself with hopes of being an active member here and just looking for some overall advice from the elders!

No idea were you are at, but if you are in Sacramento area I have a good guy for you to do the VANOS.

M3_Pilot · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 05:55:41 PM

Welcome and congrats!

There’s a lot of diy’s on this forum for maintenance you mentioned and there’s also members that are willing to help if you are local or could lead you in the right direction for reputable indy shops.

Vad3r · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 10:13:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewster

Yup, this place for all your VANOS stuff - take your time, do a valve adjustment, chain guide, vanos line, plugs, etc.

http://www.beisansystems.com/

What are your goals for the car? Refreshing with stock equipment may be nicer for a DD rather than coilovers/ poly mounts

In all honesty, I plan on keeping the car as clean as possible. My main goal is to perform all preventative maintenance while very lightly, yet tastefully, modding to enjoy some windy roads not too far from home. Any experience with poly mounts?

Vad3r · Sat, Jan-20-2018, 10:17:31 PM

For those who asked, I am located in Fairfield County in Connecticut! If any of you have suggestions for shops or individuals who can adjust valves and do VANOS work, please send their info my way.

Also, thanks for the warm welcoming and quick replies! I'm already glad I introduced myself.

Sat, Jan-20-2018, 05:37:29 AM	#2
Kwakjoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 1,488 In the garage: '03 Bmw ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area	Re: Introduction and Advice Seeking Where are you located? Dan (DanAvoN7) did mine and did an amazing job. I'm also running BC's and they're pretty decent and does the job. I would definitely get your subframe inspected though because you usually can't see the small/hairline cracks until you actually start taking things apart. Looks like a clean car otherwise! __________________ Instagram:@Kwakjoe Street/Track E46 M3 Build Last edited by Kwakjoe; Sat, Jan-20-2018 at 06:55:58 AM.

Sat, Jan-20-2018, 06:27:02 AM	#3
///ALpineVert Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 278 Reputation: 0	Re: Introduction and Advice Seeking Sweet ride! Welcome to the club. There are so many great people here that will help you along the way. Get that sucker out on a track or autocross, it will enhance the experience and empty the wallet, lol. You did buy an m3 so the wallet part is a given. Enjoy!!

Sat, Jan-20-2018, 08:32:07 AM	#4
TheDoogan Forward Loaded Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 730 In the garage: '06 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0	Re: Introduction and Advice Seeking You certainly joined the right community - the people here have a sum total practical knowledge of these machines that probably surpasses the engineers at BMW. Good luck, and enjoy! __________________ .......... 2006 E46 M3, 6MT, Convertible, Black/Black - 72k miles 60k mile Service II, Evolve CSL Intake w/Alpha-N tune, Schrick CSL Cam, Active Autowerke Catless Headers, Section 1 High-flow cats & Section 3.

Sat, Jan-20-2018, 03:15:32 PM	#5
SocratesRising Chess is King Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,478 In the garage: '12 FORD FOCUS '02 BMW E46 M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Capital Region, NY	Re: Introduction and Advice Seeking Lock down VANOS going Besian route. Check stickies. Enjoy car. __________________ Slicktop * Cloth Seats * AS SSK * Besian 2018 Mercedes Benz E63S Edition 1 Night Black Magno 2018 Porsche GTS Cabriolet Carmine Red 2017 Audi R8 V10 Suzuka Gray 2016 AMG GTS Edition 1 Selenite Grey 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Obsidian Black 2002 BMW M3 Imola Red “All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.” ― Winston S. Churchill

Sat, Jan-20-2018, 04:36:39 PM	#6
Drewster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 3,142 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 E46 Reputation: 0	Re: Introduction and Advice Seeking Yup, this place for all your VANOS stuff - take your time, do a valve adjustment, chain guide, vanos line, plugs, etc. http://www.beisansystems.com/ What are your goals for the car? Refreshing with stock equipment may be nicer for a DD rather than coilovers/ poly mounts

Sat, Jan-20-2018, 05:55:41 PM	#8
M3_Pilot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 626 In the garage: '04 BMW E46 M3 Reputation: 0 Location: OC	Re: Introduction and Advice Seeking Welcome and congrats! There’s a lot of diy’s on this forum for maintenance you mentioned and there’s also members that are willing to help if you are local or could lead you in the right direction for reputable indy shops. __________________ 2004 Jet Black/Cinnamon 6MT @jet.m3

Sat, Jan-20-2018, 10:17:31 PM	#10
Vad3r Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 15 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Re: Introduction and Advice Seeking For those who asked, I am located in Fairfield County in Connecticut! If any of you have suggestions for shops or individuals who can adjust valves and do VANOS work, please send their info my way. Also, thanks for the warm welcoming and quick replies! I'm already glad I introduced myself.

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