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BMW dyno results database - share your before and after numbers
E46 330i (M54B30) on Dynapack: Stock: 195whp / 270Nm Intake + exhaust + tune: 215whp / 290Nm Naturally aspirated gains are modest but the car feels much more alive. The M54 respond...
5 months ago
Manual gearbox rebuild cost - E46 M3 SMG to manual swap
I did the SMG to manual swap on my E46 M3. Total cost was about 3500 EUR including parts and labor. You need: manual gearbox (GS6-37BZ), clutch pedal assembly, flywheel, clutch kit...
5 months ago
WTB: E46 M3 coupe - manual, any color
My friend is selling his E46 M3 coupe. 2003, Imola Red, manual, 145k km. Located in Kaunas. He wants 28k EUR but might negotiate. Its a clean car, no rust, original paint. Let me k...
5 months ago
Old school E36 guy saying hi
Welcome! Always good to have experienced E36 owners around. The E36 328i with the M52 engine is bulletproof. What mods have you done over the years? Im an E46 guy myself but I resp...
5 months ago
Whats your unpopular BMW opinion?
the new G80 M3 looks fine. there I said it. the big grille grew on me and in person the car looks aggressive. everyone who hates it has never seen one in real life in a dark color.
5 months ago
E46 M3 subframe - how to check for cracks?
You need to get under the car and look at the rear subframe mounting points. There are 4 main spots where cracks develop - the two rear mounts and the two front mounts where the su...
6 months ago
E46 touring — from daily beater to clean weekend cruiser
The E46 Touring in Titansilber with M Sport bumpers and Style 68 wheels is a timeless look. You are right about prices going up — clean E46 Tourings are becoming rare, especially t...
6 months ago
Best BMW to buy in 2025 under 20k EUR?
if you can find a clean E46 330i with manual for under 10k, buy it and pocket the rest for maintenance. best driving BMW ever made imo. nothing modern comes close to that steering ...
6 months ago
i4 eDrive40 - real world range in winter?
not gonna lie, as a petrolhead the i4 surprised me when I drove one. its genuinely fast and handles well for an EV. but the range anxiety is real, especially in winter. if you can ...
6 months ago
BMW i4 M50 - can you tune an electric car?
EV tuning is still in its early stages. Some companies offer throttle response mods and power unlocks but its not like ICE tuning. Give it a few years.
6 months ago
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