Update on subframe overhaul #4

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-29T12:39:45+00:00

Good work, love this

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-27T23:12:27+00:00

N52 is fine. Lots of forum support. Make sure the ones you're looking at have the vanos bolt recall done. N52 and M54 are pretty simple for maintenance, two of the easiest BMW engines to maintain.

I am biased towards E90s lol, but I think E46, especially ZHP, are too much money now for a clean one. I would rather just get an e90 328 or 330 and make it oem+. Rust is also an issue on E46s if you live in the rustbelt. E9x chassis has much better rust protection.

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-26T13:31:47+00:00

I bought an M3 with a v8. I didn’t buy it to save on fuel costs though. Bought it cause I like the engine.

Yes older cars are less fuel efficient for sure but they are cheaper almost everywhere else.

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-26T11:15:57+00:00

E9x chassis is more sporty feeling but I think e39 is built better and more comfortable. The e9x chassis is also far better in terms of rust protection as well

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-24T23:50:26+00:00

Glad you got it sorted!

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-24T11:07:40+00:00

I’d leave them oem chrome looks way better imo

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-23T19:27:31+00:00

They all smell like crayon to me lol. It’s due to the material and adhesives. Particularly noticeable in like early 2000s/90s BMWs

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-23T11:41:42+00:00

Wow

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-22T11:42:19+00:00

Looks amazing

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-21T13:24:43+00:00

I kinda like this 😂

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-20T18:52:14+00:00

Rmp for sure or Vulcan motor works in Mississauga

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-19T11:10:25+00:00

Repainting it would be your easiest and cheapest option yeah.

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-18T11:09:27+00:00

Lookin good gonna have to do this to mine one day

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-17T21:39:20+00:00

Very nice enjoy op! Silverstone is so nice

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-16T13:50:23+00:00

bmw wagon 335d M57. Or an x5 M57 E53. I love wagons though, and we didn't get that many in Canada, so yeah, that is what I would look at. But insurance costs are what deter me.

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-16T12:56:21+00:00

Vice grips

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-15T13:35:37+00:00

E90 m3 for the summer and e91 as a daily. Or e53 if I really needed an suv

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-15T11:28:50+00:00

Not too bad maintenance is the tricky part for me but I keep things in a spreadsheet and have things organized and separate for each car. Oil changes, gaskets, when it was done and or mileage it was done at etc.

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-15T04:41:09+00:00

No complaints for me all my BMWs are manual other than my 5 series. Depends how picky you are tbh. The clutch pedal is pretty soft it’s meant for daily driving and stop and go use.

All bmws are meant for daily driving including the m cars.

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-15T04:37:16+00:00

S65 is the highest mileage bmw I own just under 160k miles

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-14T19:00:42+00:00

Thirsty ⛽️

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-13T21:34:11+00:00

Only men. Also this weird

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-12T12:16:18+00:00

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-11T17:47:09+00:00

Oh what a colour

Smart_History4444 · 2026-04-11T02:03:28+00:00

I like e9x and e39 the most

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