The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[NoVAphotog]

You're correct. You could also take care of all of the subframe bushings, RTAB's, & diff bushings while doing the M3 subframe swap.

The benefit with a diffsonline diff: choose your gear ratio, all new bearings, clutches, seals, and it's pretty.

More info here in my LSD thread:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...the-right-one)

[wertyu78]

More info here in my LSD thread:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...the-right-one)

Great info on this thread , OP! This is why I love this forum so much.


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[derbo]

Have a question about doing a M3 rear swap for its 3.64 LSD. Is this everything I need to complete the swap; Subframe, LSD, Axles, Upper control arms, Trailing arms, calipers, ebrakes, rotors, Lower arms, and the driveshaft?

Here is the list of parts:

• Subframe
• LSD Differential
• Driveshaft
• Halfshafts
• M3 Trailing Arms
• M3 Rotors
• M3 Calipers
• M3 Rear Sway bar
• Correct ABS speed sensors for your car

The control arms and camber arm are identical on the non-M but it is usually just easier to find a full subframe with everything attached.

ABS sensors:
You have an 2004 so you will need the ABS sensors with a blue plug from any other E46 except the 330i Manual. Hopefully your M3 swap will come with them.

Ebrake cables are identical from the non-M so you can just undo them from your existing arm and attach them to the M3 ebrakes.

When I did my swap, I replaced RTABS, Subframe/Diff bushings, Rotors, Drum Shoes, Brake pads and various misc bolts n pieces. I ended up at $2500 or so for the swap but it was almost a complete refresh of the rear end. I'm missing control arm bushings and diff rebuild.


IMO, if you just want a great LSD for track purposes, the aftermarket diffsonline or performancegearing is the way to go. I personally wanted the M3 rear end since I figure in the future I will do an S54 swap. With that in mind, I decided to make it M3 for simplicity.

[stephenkirsh]

Turns out my ARC-8s I bought used are bent. Bought them from a guy in bimmerforums.

If anybody has any experience getting money back through PayPal, please PM me for tips.

[ELCID86]

Turns out my ARC-8s I bought used are bent. Bought them from a guy in bimmerforums.

If anybody has any experience getting money back through PayPal, please PM me for tips.

Sucks,. I think BP had a similar issue. Did you send as a gift?

[danewilson77]

How much to straighten? Not really the point, but just curious.

"No flamesuit required"

[stephenkirsh]

How much to straighten? Not really the point, but just curious.

"No flamesuit required"

Wheel guy said they're not fixable.

Since I plan on tracking, I'd feel safer knowing the wheels were perfect. So even if I can find somewhere to straighten them, I'll end up selling them.

[stephenkirsh]

Sucks,. I think BP had a similar issue. Did you send as a gift?

No it was processed as a "payment for goods."

[NoVAphotog]

Anyone have an easier solution/DIY to the "cricket noise" from the Blower fan? Mine has been doing it more and more as it gets colder and colder and I'm running the heater more...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...t=Blower+Motor

[UdubBadger]

My brakes are all the sudden squeeking a touch when I come to a slow stop at lights and such.

Pads? Rotors? What are we talking about. Too lazy to google.

Dane come fix it for me