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Good evening, Just installed 18x10.5 et 12, 275/35 in the rear. With no cargo in the trunk i slightly rub hitting certain bumps (roads in my area are rough). With anything over 25 pounds in my trunk im rubbing all over the place. Im getting an alignment tomorrow and wanted to know if you all...

Thought I would start a thread for my E46 M3, it’s a car I’ve always wanted since being a kid going to collect my Dads Brand new at the time 2004 M3 coupe. Titan silver, with black leather. At the time it was the holy grail for me and I felt special sitting in the passenger seat listening to my...

First time post here. Been using this forum and the like for almost a decade to help buy, own, and maintain several examples from the modern classic era of BMW. A very sincere thank you to all who have in one way or another brought me here and helped cultivate a passion for these automotive...

Hi everyone, I've got something to share, hopefully you find as interesting and fun as I do. Evo Magazine has been doing an excellent Car of the Year (eCoty) competition for many years, and I wanted to see how the E46 M3 fared in its time. I couldn't find any reproductions of the 2001 eCoty...

Have an issue with the car dying on idle. I can let it warm up to temps and it drives just perfect. However if im sitting at a red light for too long (at operating temps) it will intermittently stall on me. If im sitting in a drive thru it does the same. Usually after about 2min of sitting idle...

Hi there, Can anyone recommend a shop in the Bay Area that has successfully refinished BMW painted wheels that have curb rash and paint damage? I have some Type 127's that could really use it. I'm talking about a proper renovation with correct paint and clear coat, not a simple sanding and...

Hello everyone, I need help finding posts about this (I'm sure it's been asked) but cannot seem to find my exact question using the advanced search. Can someone point me to the right post or reply below? Bought an 03' M3 Vert yesterday (so stoked!) with 180k miles (SMG). Rod bearings were done...

After 300 km of driving (Occasionally hard) I sent my oil to Blackstone labs and got the following result back. As you can see the lead is in 20 PPM only after 300km. Would like to hear your comments from anyone with experience. Should I drive the car? Or should I park it? PS -The...

A sport e46 has been my lifelong dream so I think I came to the right place. I’m planning to buy one next year but am still lost and can’t decide since I lack mechanic experience. I don’t know if i should buy a 330ci and turbo, exhuast, intake, put other major preformance mods on it etc.. +...

Hey guys, leaving my artwork here - waiting for your opinions about it!

Hey guys, I have an M3 with 115k miles. I recently replaced the suspension with BC Racing coilovers that came with new N links. I purchased the car with 113k miles and it had a clunking noise, but it was not as present as it is now. With time it got worse. So I that is when I put in the new...

I have a 2004 E46 M3 SMG that I need help with figuring out how to troubleshoot and fix. I do not drive it often and when my battery died, I removed and it took me a few days to go buy another one after disconnecting the cables. When I hooked up the new battery, my car now has no lights on the...

Hello everyone, i have a 2005 E46 M3 which i installed on the turner motor sport subframe reinforcement kit, i also have changed my differential bushes, RTAB and subframe bushes. At the first test drive the drive shaft was broken and hit the body hardly which cause the airbag to deploy. Got a...

Hey what’s up guys, just purchased and 02 6 speed m3 and I’m having an issue with the code p1434. I did some google research on it and I heard some people did the DMTL pump but I just wanted to make sure I’m doing the right thing by buying that part, I’m getting a gas cap today hopefully that...

Currently owning e30 coupe, e34 sedan, e46 330ci and just imported 04 e46 m3 individual e30 and e34 are waiting restoration, guess e30 will be restomod because engine is pretty much done. It is m40b16, so will swap it for m5x series engine. E34 is 520i sedan with just over 200 000 km on the...

I posted a discussion on here the other day because I am looking for a hardtop for my car (I still am) and I got a good amount of private messages giving me offers. I just want to say: if a relatively new account (under a week old) is telling you to email their "friend" don't trust it. I have...

///M3 Build Journal Hello Everyone, I have finally reached my one-year membership date, and I thought to start my build thread. If you are familiar with jasonturbo, he was a previous owner of this car. Specifications: - 2004 Mystic Blue Coupe on Black Nappa Leather - 6MT with 63,000...

So recently just purchased first e46 m3... still in love with the car. Looking to replace my stock 19" wheels with Hyper Silver Apex Arc 8s, should i go with 18" or 19"? people keep saying go 18" but i want to keep my tires. Also Its jet black with a white 3m wrap over it currently. With Gruppe...

Looking to buy an airlift setup for my 01 e46 m3, if you have anything please message me, thanks