If your trunk doesn't sound like a goose, there's a good chance you aren't driving an e46...
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If your trunk doesn't sound like a goose, there's a good chance you aren't driving an e46...
OK guys, thanks! I think, LOL! Saved me money...
Follow-up: does anyone rent this bad boy (or Koch equivalent), or should I just plan on buying my own?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018V...s=pmd+bmw+tool
I’m renting the subframe tool from Shawn, but I’m thinking the rear arm bushings will be far too small for that tool.
LOL I just made a comment to Dustin about it being a Wookiee noise the other day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dual
They all do it.
Yep. Same here. :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Dual
:roflQuote:
Originally Posted by Hornung418
you can definitely use the koch tool for the rear arm bushings - i did - but it is a little tight. i ended up using a combination of bits from the koch tool and a large socket to 'pull' the new bushings (er, spherical bearings - they're not really bushings) in.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
Get Z4M bushings and get BMW control arms.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
Definitely not buying new control arms. I just bought new Lemforder ones 3 months ago. I’m definitely willing to entertain Z4M bushings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Newjack
If you just bought control arms then I wouldn't worry about it. I was under the impression you were planning to replace your arms due to old age.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
I think my climate control is starting to die. It won’t be hot out but I’ll crank the AC(w the snowflake button clicked) all the way up and I won’t feel anything come out of the vent. It works maybe every other day. The heat is what worries me now too going into winter, I just don’t feel the fan at all
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Is the fan blowing? If so, did you open the vents all the way with the slider on the side?Quote:
Originally Posted by Prestovie
If the fan isn't blowing, that's probably an issue with your blower motor.
Could be the final stage resistor (FSR) or wiring to it. If you turn up the fan speed and see the numbers of bars on the display increase but no increase in fan speed consider it. Many many DIYs available re: its replacement on here, E46Fanatics & YouTube.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prestovie
This dude sells them pre-pressed yoQuote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1119519
When is everyone planning on switching to winter tires?
I'm seeing some lows in the 30s this week with a 32 on Saturday. However the next week the lows move into the 40s. It's getting a bit close, but I think I'll plan for the week after and see how the forecast goes.
November 1st for me, no matter what.Quote:
Originally Posted by holyc0w
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Probably sometime in December for me. I usually wait until the last possible day because I can’t stand how mushy the snow tires feel.Quote:
Originally Posted by holyc0w
Alright guys so my brother wanted to pull my spark plugs last night to check on them. Apparently they’re fuel fouled, not the biggest deal buts it’s an issue.
But that’s not the problem. The problem is that he obviously didn’t put everything back together properly, so this morning 10mins into driving I went to start her up to go to school from the parking lot and I start feeling misfire wobble. I legged it to school on 5 cylinders(which felt dreadful) and now I’ve got my car stuck here until my brother gets out of school.
Anyone ever experienced a misfire before?
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Oh yeah. My last ZHP ran on 5 cylinders quite a bit. It would run lean and burn up coil packs all the time. My guess would be a loose coil pack. Pull the engine cover and push/wiggle them to see if that fixes it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prestovie
Usually I wait on the weather. No snow in sight! ❄️Quote:
Originally Posted by holyc0w
There could be snow west of the divide on Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
Does anyone know the part number for the cap that should be here?
Attachment 31314
Could it be 64538387437 or does this one look different?
It’s probably a little late for me to be asking, but how stupid am I for doing all this work with the subframe dropped, and not having a reinforcement kit to add in there?
Unless you spot any immediate damage, or you plan on going the way of the Nextelbuddy, I would not worry about it. You can always just fill the void with the recommended foam if you feel the need down the road.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
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Thanks Justin. I know the later years are supposed to be better, but I also know all E46s are susceptible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hornung418
Re: this bushing tool. I definitely it expected it to be a lot easier to use. I’ve only gotten 2 bushings out, and I’ve been working on it for longer than I care to admit.
foam isn't the answer... cars have failed with foam. it does not address the root of the problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hornung418
are you using the koch tool? how do you have it setup? i removed all 4 of mine subframe bushes in about 10min.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
as for the RACP... your car has the best fighting chance because it was built after 10/2004, so it has the factory reinforcement panel. this doesn't guarantee it won't fail, but it definitely helps.
the best solution is the VinceBar kit... it addresses the root of the problem and if you don't have any cracks in the RACP, you can install without VinceSkinz.
Tried (and failed) to find definitive P/N for this cap.Quote:
Originally Posted by holyc0w
I think it's part of the pipe (i.e. Included with pipe p/n).
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Thanks, what's the pipe p/n?Quote:
Originally Posted by danewilson77
May I get a close up picture of the cap?
This might be better for a junkyard search.
Cap comes with the pipe. Just go to an auto parts store and get a low side ac cap
Quick question: how many people downshift in day to day life when coming to a stop? Dumb question I know, but my brother claims it’s better to neutral brake than engine brake, says it’s better to replace brakes than a clutch. Opinions?
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For me it depends on traffic (read: traffic dictates if I’m having fun. The turn lane into my neighborhood is on a decline, so I like to rev match into third, engine brake down the hill, and cook it through the turn. I typically only downshift/engine brake with third/fourth in my daily driving.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prestovie
Edit: but yea pads are obviously a lot cheaper than a clutch.
Your brother is technically correct, but I still review match downshift through the gears almost every stop since I sharked. It's just too much fun when the throttle is responsive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prestovie
Rev matching is not going to kill a clutch. It does the opposite. Using the brakes and the engine in unison will keep the car in the right gear for acceleration.
It's not about revving to 6k and then adding the brakes. It's about slowing the car in gear to 2k and then shifting to the lower gear and repeating.
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I’m getting a manual swap next year.. keep talking guys lol I’m here reading everything and taking everything in. Anyone want to mention some mods I can do to a manual and a clutch while we talking about this? [emoji848] lol
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I downshift all of the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prestovie
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same and same. and same. rev-match double-clutch downshifting is one of my favorite things.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
Yup, I do it plenty (even more now that I have my UUC TSE3 exhaust). From my understanding, if you're rev-matching properly, there's minimal added wear on the clutch, transmission, or the engine itself.
Use your brakes; they're cheaper than synchros
Ditto.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermes
I heel & toe fairly often but only when it has a purpose, and to maintain the skill. If you're just in traffic or coming to a stoplight there's no point. It's easier and cheaper to replace pads and rotors than to fix a transmission.
I don't double-clutch. Modern synchros have made this extra step obsolete. It just puts 2x the amount of wear on the clutch pedal/assembly.
there's maybe no point, but hey, i enjoy it. well worth the wear.Quote:
Originally Posted by cornercarver