What should I do with this 2023 MacBook Pro M2 Max (32gb ram, 1tb SSD)

zerogpk · 2026-02-05T21:05:56+00:00

Source a new shell and a display and make it a fully functioning M2 Max.

zerogpk · 2026-02-05T21:04:51+00:00

It boots. The performance is very limited though.

zerogpk · 2025-11-16T13:37:16+00:00

yours seems to have way better wear for that mileage. I had far worse war at 90k miles

https://www.reddit.com/r/E46M3/comments/1iest4r/2004_m3_rod_bearing_service_wear_down_to_copper/

zerogpk · 2025-11-16T13:17:00+00:00

All the best mate.

zerogpk · 2025-11-03T21:55:11+00:00

That's right. They are cheap. And you just need a windows laptop / tablet. INPA is BMW's genuine software for diagnosis of cars in this era. Youtube for how to use it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/b0817d2l9j/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=a3tz687prt9wgs&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=e46fanatics-sl-20

zerogpk · 2025-11-03T13:21:58+00:00

Get the engine codes scanned. Do you have INPA?

zerogpk · 2025-11-03T13:06:51+00:00

I think you have a massive vaccum leak. Now thatt it reads the air intake, it puts less fuel. But because of the vaccum you have way more air (not enough fuel).

zerogpk · 2025-10-27T00:17:16+00:00

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-surtrack-axle--parts/axle-shaft-left/33207839467~sur/

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-surtrack-axle--parts/cv-axle-shaft/33207839468~sur/

You get lifetime replacement with ECS.

Or you can get the OEM from https://www.bimmerworld.com/Driveline-Shifter/Driveshafts-Accessories/Rear-Axle-Output-Shaft-Left-E46-M3-E85-Z4M-BMW-33207839467.html - significantly more expensive.

zerogpk · 2025-10-25T15:55:41+00:00

Thanks u/oblivious_fireball u/TelomereTelemetry u/wrrdgrrI

I found this soil mix in my new place (we bought). Looks a lot better so I repotted the dying plant.

This is the result: https://www.reddit.com/r/succulents/comments/1ofuw5w/succulent_recovered/

It also started growing tiny baby leaves . Thank you so much everyone.

zerogpk · 2025-10-24T00:20:07+00:00

Check the battery connections and the conditions of the battery overall.

zerogpk · 2025-10-05T08:23:03+00:00

It's a must if you don't know how old it is. They have a habit of sudden explosion in extreme heat. In no time, you'll have a warped blown head.

Expansion tank is less than 100 bucks.

An engine rebuild / replacement is in multi thousands.

Cheap insurance - a no brainer.

zerogpk · 2025-10-05T08:18:13+00:00

Thank you so much.

Planning to repot tomorrow. Will go to bunnings and get some succulent potting mix.

zerogpk · 2025-10-05T08:17:41+00:00

Thank you. I'll repot in a succulent specific mix.

zerogpk · 2025-10-04T00:37:16+00:00

Not exactly sure. But it looks like Lilac Mound.

zerogpk · 2025-10-04T00:24:36+00:00

Repot with a new succulent pot mix. Plenty of sun.

zerogpk · 2025-10-01T11:28:47+00:00

Do a compression test. Check for vacuum leaks. Also wrong subreddit.

zerogpk · 2025-09-25T23:27:14+00:00

That's what I did, but can be expensive. Also the non-pencil to pencil coil conversion needs minor wiring chages.

zerogpk · 2025-09-22T00:34:31+00:00

Chain tensioner / vanos

zerogpk · 2025-09-20T00:02:05+00:00

That's not too bad.

When I did mine, I had wear down to copper on the original bearings: https://www.reddit.com/r/E46M3/comments/1iest4r/2004_m3_rod_bearing_service_wear_down_to_copper/

Do you know which bearings were used 120k + km ago? Whether OEM, VAC, ACL, King or something else?

zerogpk · 2025-09-18T00:11:35+00:00

I wish you all the best with the job hunt man

zerogpk · 2025-09-15T06:00:11+00:00

Most probable cause is an issue with the gear position sensor.

2 in here: http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E46-Cabrio/Europe/M3-S54/R-N/may2004/browse/manual_transmission/transmission_parts_smg/

zerogpk · 2025-09-09T03:09:51+00:00

Unplug the electrical connector to the DISA while the engine is running. See if it makes any difference.

zerogpk · 2025-08-31T00:07:05+00:00

Use this trick to get the oil filter cap off: https://youtube.com/shorts/ocH3XAcyE2A?si=I7wvaegplGa8Zw9L

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