e46 M3 'money pit'

[Anonymoose]

Love this long time

[crf1877]

Holei!!!!! #%^&%^*(#&(@%!@%*@%*@$*

[X5X]

WOW... too perfect

[Exorcist]

Well I did receive the diffuser finally after a long wait.

I would have bought the OEM CSL diffuser which would've been a bit cheaper but decided to get a full carbon one with good fitment.
This is a 1x1 clear coated version that is 100% to OEM CSL specs (tabs, ridge etc) Very happy with the fitment which is like an oem part. Even thought it's not painted it blends nicely with the carbon schwarz and doesn't jump out without closer inspection.

[Exorcist]

Updating some of the progress..

Got the rear subframe out of the car.


Ghetto-look:


Will be adding the HPF reinforcement plates in this point.

Changing vanos bolts and sealings etc. Doing insp2 and getting things sorted:













All preventive maintenance.

[Exorcist]

We also found a small crack in the subframe on the closer inspection. Happy to have caught in this stage and not 6monts later. We'll be opening up the floor also which was not initially the plan.

All new bushing:


The floor:




The crack (in the grinded section):

[Exorcist]

Reassembling:

[Exorcist]

Pikachu'


Nice looking vanos filter



Ready for assembly:







Also installed some H&R swaybars with adjustable endlinks while I was at it.

[Exorcist]

Next up looking to tackle the suspension. The front is maxed out atm. Will perhaps be swapping to KW clubsports or custom setup to get more low and still be able have a good handling.

[Ian e]

Damn thats alot of work!!! Looking good.

[coleman262]

Such a beautiful car, ive found it to be a common problem on these bmw's and the shape before where they litterally tear the subframe from the car if they've been driven quite hard, so atleast you got there before it got worse

[the jank]

Dude this e46 is spot on. Well done, well done.



Edit: Thought I'd add this one as well because your car deserves it.

[X5X]

[ChristopherJason]

so much work, should clean up the suspension and paint it to match !

[racoon_goon]

Oh man your car is so on point!