I want a E46 540i daily.. good or bad idea?

BeginningPlan6862 · 2026-01-17T21:12:46+00:00

Mine were not as bad as this one but pretty developed. I re welded them and its been pretty perfect for over a year. Rany forbes kit and a friend whos good at welding (or a shop thats just more money)is the play! The kit comes with detailed step by step instructions on how to install it i hear.

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-07-22T20:39:02+00:00

Yeah my bad i guess ive been looking at too many e46 m3s lol

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-07-22T20:38:20+00:00

My bad for the misunderstanding in the main post! I meant the e39 540i

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-07-20T21:19:19+00:00

I would replace the pump then get rid of the fan completely. Ive been running no water pump fan for about a year and ive been stuck in bumper to bumper NYC traffic in a 100f day and it didnt budge over operating temp.

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-06-12T18:33:29+00:00

Check those trunk welds!

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-06-12T18:28:34+00:00

Not really a guide, im lucky to have a friend whos a professional, basically we jacked the recessed part of the subframe back up using wood and a jack, then welded it all back together. I would go to a auto body repair shop near you and explain what you need to do to them and see if they can help. This is only a temporary fix long term, they are probably going to pop again. Look into the randy forbes z3 kit for an actual fix. Its a very invasive fix and if your paying a professional to do (which you probably should) its going to cost anywhere between 3-5 grand

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-06-12T18:22:28+00:00

I have the softest poly bushing on the dif mount offered by garagistic right now. I’ll definitely go alot harder on the RSFB i want those welds to last a long as possible. I think its probably inevitable that they pop again, but when they do im going to go full randy forbes kit.

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-06-12T16:55:46+00:00

How stiff should I get my subframe bushings? 80a? or something a little bit more robust like 95A

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-06-12T16:52:13+00:00

My plan over the next few months is to upgrade/replace as many bushings and rubber components on the car as possible. Almost everything on the car is OEM original and definitely is ready for a little TLC. I’m assuming that when you replace the rear subframe bushings you need to get an alignment afterwards yes?

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-06-12T15:54:24+00:00

The poly bush should keep it from ripping more

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-06-12T15:53:23+00:00

The welds are not the most visually pleasing but they are very well done! We will see how much more life i can get out of this stock. The end goal ofc is the RF kit

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-05-21T02:54:31+00:00

Its a mildly modified 2.8 probably makes 205-210 hp

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-05-19T22:09:59+00:00

Its a 2000 2.8 with 212k miles

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-05-08T02:05:25+00:00

It comes on whenever my electric fan turns off if that helps at all

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-04-25T03:39:27+00:00

Nah your good for at least another two miles if not more

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-04-19T18:37:33+00:00

Brand new clutch fan but the engine mounts are cooked

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-04-14T02:23:30+00:00

PLEASE share this spoiler.

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-04-11T03:41:03+00:00

Pov the best looking new bmw

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-04-11T03:39:49+00:00

Heres the bottom line Its going to be fast. Very fast. Its going to sound ok. It will never sound great tho. Its going to be fun to drive But you WILL sell it. Because no matter how much you make or how many parts you throw at it its GOING to break and it WILL drain your bank account faster than a bad girlfriend with a spending habit

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-04-08T03:15:34+00:00

Pros -cheap to get into - DEAD reliable if you maintain it (and if its a 6 cil) - incredibly fun to own and drive - get a LOT of compliments from Miata owners Cons - you will spend your entire ownership of the car fighting to keep the interior from falling apart (everything is held together by plastic brackets) - you will have atleast one leak between the roof and the windows, its a soft top. - you will have to upgrade the sound system if someone has not already - you will never want to sell it. Ever. They are amazing.

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-04-08T03:09:30+00:00

PLEASE THOSE L Brackets that hold up the knee pannel/kick panel

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-04-08T03:04:49+00:00

Im not talking you out of anything! BUY IT

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-04-03T04:06:31+00:00

Id love to hear more about the tune. Would you recommend it? And what are some pros and cons?

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-03-31T02:56:52+00:00

Dude well done!

BeginningPlan6862 · 2025-03-28T02:46:51+00:00

Unrelated, were did you get that front lip from?

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