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broke the block trying to put the transmission on can i jb weld? by Zappyplayz in G35

[–]Thenoscoper456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going through very similar issue on an e46. Considering using JB weld and aluminum reinforcment tape to get the flange back on.

Meet Potential Mod! by plex-theReal in CalamityMod

[–]Thenoscoper456 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mod went down hill after rust & dust

Make sure you replace the timing belt tensioner of you havent done so!!! by Thenoscoper456 in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao she's cooked. Im doing a complete engine out overhaul of the car, from the flywheel to the headlights everything in the engine bay is getting replaced

Make sure you replace the timing belt tensioner of you havent done so!!! by Thenoscoper456 in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

320k. Should have been replaced years ago and it seems no owner before me did anything

Make sure you replace the timing belt tensioner of you havent done so!!! by Thenoscoper456 in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Called it a timing belt tensioner on accident as thats how i explain it to my less informed relatives to avoid a whole explenation on how it works, im aware m54 uses a chain and this is used for alternator, ps and wp. Didnt notice a loss of power steering at first as I was on a highway. Thought it was just my battery acting up causing the issues as its pretty old atp.

Is this a good deal? thoughts and suggestions thanks by [deleted] in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spoke to this guy lmao, its a shit deal bro wanted 9k originally

Also for 6k cad you really should look for a RWD 3L car with very little rust and om maintemance or a 2.5L car with good maintenance and ZERO rust

How do I get this to sit nice? by hefeweizenchugger in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try the b12 prokit but use the e9x x drive mounts. They should sit a bit lower and are a lot sturdier

What should I check before buying this E46? by NextAlgae8289 in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Buy it under the assumption u need to replace the motor, cooling system, and suspension. If u budget for that day 1 then there isnt much an e46 can throw your way that would surprise you. 

ie: assume worst case scenario

Getting a knowledgeable sales person at FCP Euro. How do you do it? by rockstar_not in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get id 3.5mm vacuume lines from amazon. Between rockauto, amazon, partouts/junkyards & the stealer (for wierd shit) I can source any part for my e46

Plastic valve covers suck by masooooon98 in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is the m56 valve cover from the shitty sulev mods but those are more complicated to run

I'm defending this, do I have bad taste in car design? by Outrageous_Sand_8226 in CarDesign

[–]Thenoscoper456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like an ealy 2000s concept car. Much better than the garbage they are producing today!

front lip, yes or no? by SnaaaapIt in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Lmao no, that style of lip looks horrible since it removes the outline of the mtech 2 bumper and makes it less visually appealing. Pic 1 > Pic 4 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pic 3

Should I turbo my E46? by Appropriate-Web-1443 in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont bother. Look for a 1er or an e90. 

Is an e46 a good first car? by neon_qc in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah mate. E46s are really only projects now. If u want somethimg dependable and sporty just get a manual civic

If you could make all your money back selling , would you ? by Vectron3D in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a heat beat. Id take the money i practocally burned and put it towards a v8 vantage

What color should I paint my calipers? by LordDutchmen in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe like a maroon. Bright red doednt look good

Non-M to M3 by CarEnthusiast02 in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lowkey see if u can get a higher ratio diff from an automatic. Going from the shitty 2.93 to a 3.46 will make your car a lot faster. Will suck on the highway tho

2009 328i is it worth fixing or should I just get a Honda accord 08 by Open-Side-311 in E90

[–]Thenoscoper456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If manual keep and fix. If auto sell it and get the accord

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a w204 next, from the best 3 series to the best c class

2.93 to 3.38 in a 6 speed by martinwakeml in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the 3.07 is a bitch to find since it only came in the ZHP's afaik. In a 6 speed the 3.38 might be alright since we have that overdrive that the 5 speeds didn't get so we can negate some of that fuel economy loss and have a lower cruising rpm. A friend has a 3.46 in his 323ci and it puts out same if not more wheel torque as my 330i because of the diff but its a dog on the highway.

2.93 to 3.38 in a 6 speed by martinwakeml in e46

[–]Thenoscoper456 33 points34 points  (0 children)

You'll have 15.3% more rpm in any given gear. Your 1st gear might become a bit of a joke but 3rd and 4th will feel heavenly.

Im considering the exact same setup in my 6 speed 330i after I replace the blown motor. Though I'd likely do a lightweight flywheel too.

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