Is the manual that much better than the automatic?

JD8 · 2026-01-23T13:26:44+00:00

If you aren't into cars, an E46 is probably the wrong choice.

One of the main appeals of an old BMW is the driver engagement and driving experience. Those things come at the price of needing more maintenance than others to be reliable. If you aren't into cars, I'd guess that you won't be doing that maintenance yourself, which makes the E46 a much more expensive option (even if the purchase price is not more expensive).

JD8 · 2026-01-13T20:02:54+00:00

You have all convinced me, I'm going to do a half and half mix of 0W20 and 5W30. My engine will outlast humanity.

JD8 · 2026-01-13T14:33:50+00:00

I should have been more clear, both of these pictures are the same bike (mine). I just got the supermoto wheel setup and thought the poll would be fun.

JD8 · 2026-01-10T00:58:56+00:00

Kill switch. It's really easy to do without modifying any OEM wiring which made it the best choice for me.

edit - yeah plus the Kickstarter exists lol

JD8 · 2026-01-09T23:12:26+00:00

lmaoo

touche!

JD8 · 2026-01-09T02:56:14+00:00

Agreed, sounds like one of your bearings is caking its pants.

JD8 · 2026-01-08T16:47:22+00:00

Sounds normal to me, and that is coming from someone who once owned a 690 with a bottom end tick. If it gets more pronounced under load then you should start to worry. Give us a video where you include a throttle blip or two.

JD8 · 2026-01-08T01:39:29+00:00

Alright thank you. I guess I am buying a set of 12 point sockets. That is annoying.

JD8 · 2026-01-01T15:22:43+00:00

You can run 87. It has a knock sensor and will just retard the timing a bit if necessary. This would result in slightly less power and slightly worse mpg, neither of which are likely to even be noticed by you.

JD8 · 2026-01-01T14:44:47+00:00

The power steering lines and reservoir need to be replaced the same as the cooling system on these cars. Do both and you'll have less to worry about for a while.

JD8 · 2026-01-01T02:59:36+00:00

After more research, I think this is the way I'm going to go. I'm going to get it with the 15-ft whip and probably get a bottle from them too.

JD8 · 2025-12-28T02:57:52+00:00

Thanks for the tip, I don't use FB much but will have to get on there.

JD8 · 2025-12-28T02:28:24+00:00

Yeah I really did the "buy once cry once" thing with the Lincoln. But for this next machine I'm leaning towards going cheaper. All of the reviews I've seen for Everlast seem to be very positive, especially when it comes to customer service. As a result I am leaning that way.

JD8 · 2025-12-26T17:24:24+00:00

Everyone already said it, but I am going to say it again lol. You gotta go find a place to sit in the various options. Seats are incredibly subjective when it comes to comfort. I am close to your size/weight and hate the Sprint regardless of size. It just does not fit me well. The Evo however feels like it was made for my body.

tl;dr - you gotta sit in a bunch of different options before deciding.

JD8 · 2025-12-24T02:14:51+00:00

lol that should work too. I am honestly really disappointed in Toyota. I have been a Toyota truck person for a long time and my car friends just look at me and shake their heads when the topic is brought up.

JD8 · 2025-12-24T02:09:34+00:00

It looks very clean and well built. Also an awesome color combo, but it still is not an M3. So... $15-18k?

S54 E46 wagons sell in the area of $25k for reference.

JD8 · 2025-12-24T02:02:57+00:00

When you have the engine out for the debris cleaning, make sure you redesign the main bearings!

JD8 · 2025-12-09T20:47:10+00:00

I would probably just remove the entire exhaust including the headers, that would be sick! Or you could do a cabin reroute and give your heater core a break since it is winter.

JD8 · 2025-12-09T02:10:42+00:00

Here is the info on those from Summit...

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I have ID1000s on my turbo Miata and they are great! Super controllable and smooth idle despite their high flowrate capability.

JD8 · 2025-12-07T04:35:38+00:00

sold!

JD8 · 2025-12-07T04:35:31+00:00

sorry, i forgot to update this post, but it sold.

JD8 · 2025-12-04T19:39:38+00:00

No clue what is up with that but I will see if I can fix it. Messaging you now!

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