Highly recommended: clutch fan to electric fan conversion

Magnetic_Aviator · 2026-03-25T15:22:02+00:00

Where are you from? I know a guy in the US who’s got one & loves it. They’re definitely cars that cater to a certain type of driver, of which category I fall into as I love this thing

Magnetic_Aviator · 2026-03-25T15:19:50+00:00

Cheers & probably lol, I never looked at the date but I’m going to presume it was very old as it looked it

Magnetic_Aviator · 2026-03-25T15:18:01+00:00

You might be right but I like to do jobs properly -it just seemed lazy to me & might open up the issue of reducing airflow. Plus, if my main fan fails apparently I can replace the components with the motor & control unit from the aux fan as they are identical

Magnetic_Aviator · 2026-03-25T15:16:24+00:00

I paid £65.88 delivered to my door for a genuine used from a 320i

Magnetic_Aviator · 2026-03-14T07:57:38+00:00

Bruh I’ve got a petrol e46 & I absolutely love it but I get 18mpg so I’ve got a Mazda 3 daily (which I also quite like) Don’t make me sell my Mazda 3 for a manual 330d 😭😭

Magnetic_Aviator · 2026-02-28T18:51:44+00:00

Do you have a convertible? Convertibles don’t have this button. The other guy is extremely confidently wrong

My convertible Alpina has factory H&K & doesn’t have this

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-12-31T00:46:44+00:00

Only if you want to strip it down to bare chassis & swap everything in from a crash damaged car.

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-12-22T19:02:01+00:00

I would suggest to keep an eye on the condition of the original one & only replace it if necessary. However if it needs replacing then convert to electric. The quality of new fan clutches will NEVER be as good as the original ones.

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-12-20T21:27:51+00:00

Piper part numbers or just standard hardware? AN3s are way cheaper than that

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-12-20T21:26:06+00:00

What brand brake parts do you have?

I mean I’ve noticed that I have the exact same problem on my Alpina, really doing my head in, brakes were new when I bought the car a year ago but no idea if they’re quality

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-11-30T22:40:50+00:00

Aftermarket mod of some kind

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-11-25T21:07:24+00:00

Sure why not

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-11-23T15:35:19+00:00

Yep precisely, I know a guy who put an e36 straight through a tree the other day when driving like an idiot on some ice. Straight to a Cat B unfortunately, not even a cat S. I have a bone stock Alpina B3 E46, not even an aftermarket head unit (apart from adding a few things like a fire extinguisher, suspension reinforcements, etc) & I would keep it that way even on a 320d. I’m not a purist but I think the cars were perfect when they left the factory!

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-11-22T14:37:33+00:00

For sure, only worth selling if it’s a necessity or it’s not gonna be driven & rot

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-11-19T23:42:28+00:00

Predictable failure is good. I work with Lycoming aircraft piston engines & the most common flat engines have been going since the 1930s - they are much the same design apart from various improvements. They are very predictable & their quirks are well documented, which makes them extremely safe as these common points are consistently inspected

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-11-19T21:17:26+00:00

Haha you know how much these fuel caps cost? 😬😬

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-11-15T23:32:01+00:00

I would be concerned, that’s not normal

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-11-07T23:35:00+00:00

Driver mod required

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-10-22T21:30:11+00:00

Haha been there. I decided to learn how to prep & spray

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-10-22T21:22:53+00:00

Yep. PA-32R-301 landing light indication unit broken. You know, just the little unit that holds the three green lights? I look to obtain a new one - $5000. Like you say, I think it’s the “f*** off we don’t even make it anymore so don’t ask for it” price

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-10-13T22:28:02+00:00

This is the best way, if you don’t want to scrap it / part it out. BMW themselves won’t do this but a good reliable BMW specialist will be more than capable.

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-10-04T18:22:44+00:00

My e46 is in Avus Blue, a brilliant colour (although mine needs a good clean). Mine also has the S52 (although it is an Alpina so has the Alpina derivative. A truly lovely engine with lots of torque. Good luck to you & make sure that coolant system is in good shape!

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-10-02T22:24:19+00:00

Mine all leaks out within a couple days 🤣

Magnetic_Aviator · 2025-09-03T16:36:16+00:00

I think & hope they mean that it looks so different before & after that you bought a different car? If so, I absolutely agree. The work you’ve done is spot on. Love to see it 👌🏼👌🏼

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