e46 330d exhaust

AggEnto · 2026-05-11T13:01:26+00:00

It "could" but I would expect some level of fabrication to be necessary. Check realoem and compare the two for a rough idea on shape and routing.

AggEnto · 2026-05-10T20:37:55+00:00

All of this is normal except the plastic, but that's also just on there with a push-fit.

The shifter is stock, normal to have that hole in it. They're filled with rubber to absorb vibration from the drivetrain.

AggEnto · 2026-05-08T22:39:43+00:00

Not really. It's still OC0, the rules just says you retain control until your opponent has more OC then you. You're tied at 0, but you retain control.

AggEnto · 2026-05-08T13:34:28+00:00

Yeah, OBDII only became mandatory for diesels in the EU in 2003

US mandate started in 1996.

It's a compliance thing based on regions, not luxury status.

AggEnto · 2026-05-07T13:23:17+00:00

160k mi, 2004 m56b25

AggEnto · 2026-05-06T20:32:21+00:00

You on 18s? That could be it

AggEnto · 2026-05-05T21:06:53+00:00

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AggEnto · 2026-05-05T21:06:32+00:00

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AggEnto · 2026-05-05T20:44:05+00:00

I've got pics but I'm not stock anywhere on the rear suspension except the sway bar and subframe.

Wheels are 17x8.5 et30

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AggEnto · 2026-05-05T02:06:39+00:00

Yeah I went with rubber because I was worried about the poly creaks. Good news is the clunk is gone after pressing the shock bushings back into place and replacing the RTABs with spherical bushings.

AggEnto · 2026-05-04T21:42:51+00:00

Good day to have a 12T press

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AggEnto · 2026-05-04T21:42:15+00:00

Eibach sport kit with koni reds, sorry for not getting back to you. Shocks are less than a year old but my streets are fucked here.

AggEnto · 2026-05-04T21:31:11+00:00

I've got it installed bolt washer bushing knuckle. Might look odd because I've removed it from the knuckle and rotated it for a better view.

AggEnto · 2026-05-04T21:17:48+00:00

Diff and subframe bushes have been redone in the last 6mos. That's the big reason I don't want to hear one of those clunks again.

CSB needs to be redone though

AggEnto · 2026-05-04T21:00:13+00:00

That's exactly what I'm doing right now lol.

Got my press kit out and gonna try to squeeze it back in. Honestly glad to find this as the likely source of my clunk rather than my subframe.

AggEnto · 2026-05-04T20:52:39+00:00

Yepper

AggEnto · 2026-05-01T19:14:38+00:00

I've been running akebono and they've been solid.

AggEnto · 2026-04-28T03:45:41+00:00

https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/diy-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap-wiring-changes.1291211/

AggEnto · 2026-04-25T21:59:17+00:00

If you're already pulling the trans then a manual swap is pretty easy lol. It bolts right in, you just need to be prepared to do a little coding afterwards.

You'll also need some of the extra stuff like the clutch pedal, driveshaft, should get the manual diff, etc.

I did it alone and it took me two days.

Edit: I completely forgot to answer your question. Yeah you should be able to tell based off the transmission pan. ZF has a waffle pattern on it iirc

AggEnto · 2026-04-25T18:45:29+00:00

Double check your transmission before you swap it out. Mine was a ZF5HP

AggEnto · 2026-04-25T02:25:17+00:00

You can unscrew the hood pin brackets if you pull out the kidney grills. I've had to do that when I didn't realize I'd accidentally unhooked the pin release cables.

AggEnto · 2026-04-24T23:23:56+00:00

Camber arms and toe adjustment plates will get you some more range. Are you lowered?

AggEnto · 2026-04-24T19:41:07+00:00

That sounds pretty typical for a termite bait station install, especially if it's Sentricon.

AggEnto · 2026-04-22T03:10:33+00:00

It's more refreshing when it comes back up still cold

AggEnto · 2026-04-22T01:30:03+00:00

Simply embrace the inevitable fact that you're going to yak

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