BMW E46 M3 CSL Compact 😱 The UGLIEST & The BEST! // Nürburgring

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00:00 Intro/Specs
02:19 Lap
08:10 Overheated
09:40 Send It Again!
12:19 Thoughts

[@S8ER]

Ugliest? Compared to the new BMWs this thing is beautiful.

[@mgcharoudin]

As I said 😂

[@CanijAsa]

Compact is Ugly

[@wanderer7779]

I hate the new grills they are terrible 😅

[@villejussila1599]

Used to think the compacts were hideous... Nowadays I find the e36 compact rather gorgeous and this e46 one is already half nice-looking as the front end is pretty cool. Times change XD

[@itisjustacomment]

Never the ugliest, this is what BMW should be small and a 3 cylinder .

[@Platypus_Warrior]

You can tell the guy feels bad for his car over heating. It's OK man, safety first and I guess it's an easy fix anyways. Thanks for showing up

[@Chris-hw4mq]

He is lucky Misha is carefull with peoples cars.

[@Ruskinek]

Yea, I kinda guessed that would happen. I am working on fixing that for the upcoming season.

[@TheGreener121]

Weird problem tho innit? Oil is fine but water isnt?

[@Platypus_Warrior]

not sure where you read water temp? I only see oil temp@@TheGreener121

[@imnota]

@@TheGreener121 oil takes much longer to overheat, whereas water will heat up fast in a burst.

[@Ruskinek]

Was a pleasure experiencing the ring with you. I am currently working on a lot of upgrades, including the much needed cooling. Maybe you can stress test it if all is done :D

[@VihangaIndusara]

:D

[@ronjatter]

Are you in the armed forces? Or are you just competent with G forces? You were so chilled with Misha's driving!

[@Ruskinek]

@@ronjatter no, not military. Wouldn't even say I handled it that well because my head moved a lot. But I drive quite alright myself and track my bike too. So maybe that explains it lol

[@ronjatter]

@@Ruskinek Ahh you are used to the speed of a bike as well. Anyway lovely car you have. 😁

[@Ruskinek]

@@ronjatter thank you for the kind words 😊

[@dan3092]

A Compact 325ti 6 Speed Manual Sport with the Purple Tag Rack as standard is BMW's under rated bargain. Marc Gene called them a Baby M3 when interviewed by AutoCar in 2014 after driving their long term test car....his daily was an E46 M3.

[@nitrovent]

I had two 325ti 5-Speed, one was really trash, the other decent considering 200k+ km and 6 previous owners. With just good tires (Conti Premium Contact 6) as the only "mod" that thing ate twisty roads so well.

[@Divefire]

Had the 5 speed and yep absolutely. Great performance, better noise, surprisingly practical, extremely well built and no rust. Find a good 325ti and you're in for a fantastic time (usual E46 care and maintenance required).

[@zic1411]

That megane R26 in front was a rocket.

[@georgevigil7001]

I noticed that as well.

[@YannikOnTrack]

Hey thank you, that was me! Not actually a R26 but rather a heavily modified Megane 2 RS with a lot of Megane 3 RS parts. If you want you can have a look at some onboards and my rebuild series (currently on hold a bit) after my engine died on the Nordschleife this season. 😅

[@Ac3Mustang]

​@@YannikOnTrackbig ups to you building a quick little car 👌hope the engine rebuild process is swift with no problems

[@konsultator]

@@YannikOnTrack quite impressed both by the pure performances AND the smooth trajectories & braking points ! How much power in that MRS2 ? Seems to have a great torque/weight ratio...

[@YannikOnTrack]

@@konsultatorthank you! :) Power is at 280hp and 400Nm of torque available from anywhere in the mid-rpm range which makes 3th and 4th gear mega viable for the entire track really. Car with my weight and a full tank was around 13xx kg if I recall correctly. So it’s around 12xx bare.

[@nihiabstracto]

I love to see the fear of the passengers on the first braking and cornering.

[@georgevigil7001]

Same here! LoL

[@csllover]

there should be a complilation made of that

[@viciou6]

totally agree, addictive sh!t

[@alinclaudiu4754]

One thing that very few people know is that the Compact is immune to the rear-subframe cracks that the rest of the E46 range (more powerful models) are prone to.

[@jools182]

I had a 325ti compact, it looked good. Much better than what BMW have been doing for the last few years

[@cvwright]

Just as I was thinking about selling my project Compact. Thank you Misha for this one!

[@familytruckster2009]

I love compacts. Had an E36/5 and really miss it.

[@ziofrenko]

E36/5 have the rear axle from e30... Not a good thing

[@andylaauk]

Personally I always liked the E46 compact, but then I did like the E36 compact as well.

[@pedromonteiro2644]

E36 are ok, E46 Compact is uglier imo

[@simsekstefan]

The e36 compact look s like a normal e36 in the front much better than e46

[@Felipe-lp8tl]

​@@simsekstefanBut the compact IS a normal e36, lol

[@YootubeUK]

Sounds amazing, handles great! I couldn't live with the looks of the E46 compact myself and got a coupe. Same track and wheelbase as the coupe. The modern BMW's make the compact less and less ugly!

[@craigyt86]

Incorrect, its the saloon/touring wheelbase

[@NitroNuggetTV]

@@craigyt86 Always assumed they all had the same wheelbase. Is the coupe longer or shorter?

[@craigyt86]

@@NitroNuggetTV the internet suggests thatvthey are the same but the coupe is 10mm shorter if i remember correctly

[@YootubeUK]

As I said. The same wheelbase.

[@craigyt86]

@@YootubeUK as i said incorrect, the touring chassis is 10mm longer

[@carbittv]

Compact M-Package II looks great. And it is the last BMW with seperated lense headlights. Most stable and reliable E46 chassis by the way. Gotta love these cars!

[@DimZin]

The Compact isn't ugly at all. I think BMW fans are used on longer chassis that's why they hate it. There's a 1000+ hp awd one here in Greece.

[@imnota]

Nah it's the headlights, that's why e36 compact is fine. Looks a little odd but not bad, while e46 looks like one of those spiders with a bunch of eyes. Or worse, a mercedes.

[@kpsig]

I want one, now. I did not know that such a conversion with no rear seats would be road legal here in Germany!

[@Bikelive1]

It`s legal in Germany ;) Just drive to the TÜV and cancel the rear Seats. BTW... I have a E46 Compact too. With a Supercharger and it makes so much Fun! The CSL kill`s it!

[@blackforest4527]

@@Bikelive1 Also E46 Compact supercharged with no rear seats here ;) most fun car ever had..

[@Bikelive1]

@@blackforest4527 My one has the full interior. But it makes still funn with Seats.

[@littlekonan4571]

Back in the day Hartge had a M3 conversion kit for this car. Was like €20.000

[@ReacherPerepeczko]

​@@Bikelive1 What supercharger do you guys have?

[@honda4185]

This reminds of the swedish Bmw E46 M3CSL (LOADED) that broke the lap record 7.22min many years ago!!! The Compact looks very good.!!!

[@mverbaan3381]

I do not agree that it is THE ugliest BMW, but i am not completely neutral having owned 320td (the 150 hp version). It has to have the M sport package to look less dull, but that goes for the sedan as well. The right colour also helps. The 'frog eyes' on the front give the car character in my opinion. Furthermore it is practical and not too common.

[@MJ-uk6lu]

It definitely has character, but it's still not a great looking car. 1 series really solved 3 series compact constant problems with looks.

[@dent_drifter]

Finally a compact on your channel. What a nice machine!^^

[@lmartinmiami82]

I like it, with M pack it looks good. The mods are incredible. Congrats to the owner.

[@prinzkoenigkaiser]

the compacts look awesome special to me.. ❤️

[@hsiautoclub]

Can’t wait to do POV Videos on the Nurburgring, looks like fun

[@KalashnikloveTV]

i have a 325ti and its already good , csl or m3 e46 build on a compact is MY DREAM !!

[@tomellingham8627]

We have a motorsports series in the UK called BMW Compact Cup. They are all very lightly modified e46 318 compacts..tbey look great sliding around on rear wheel drive and produce some great racing.

[@wtfronsson]

The front really isn't that bad once you get used to seeing it. I've had one for a while now and it starts looking less bad every day :D

[@e2rqey]

Absolutely gorgeous car. I would take this over the vast majority of BMWs today

[@barfmeister8509]

This…..THIS is where my dream bmw track car is. (Controversial 👀) People used to call the Ford RS200 ugly but I never agreed with that and the 46ti also has a similar ‘misunderstood’ stigma, mainly because of its looks. I’ve personally owned 5 46ti’s and would have another tomorrow ! Great video Misha 👍 Im going back in for another viewing…..

[@stevenross-watt8640]

A long time back i had a fast lap with an e36 compact with the E36 M3 Evo engine and running gear. I was in my Tommi Mak Evo VI. The cars were extrenely closely matched. Great fun.

[@jcfreeski]

You could really see this guys face change when he realised all the parts slash money he has to put in this car to follow your recommendations , i bet he's obsessed with it now, at least i would be 😂 Great driving as usual🔥

[@georgevigil7001]

Wish I could have Misha drive my FiST and give me the run down on what it needs. I'm sure my face would have a similar shock when the $ figures started popping into my head LoL!

[@TheTechnoaddict]

​@@georgevigil7001brakes, suspension, good tyres and cooling is what u need in a fiesta!

[@Ruskinek]

Will change almost everything Misha recommended. Brake cooling is already ordered, full cage will add stiffness, engine and oil cooling solutions are ready to be installed and new suspension setup will follow 😁

[@tooltool5824]

I have a modified e46 318ti with 18 inch Breyton wheels and Brembo brakes,the car is driving like a dream and the handling is wonderful ,real wheel driving on a hatchback is a joy

[@opopa456]

i got a compact for the looks. when they are front swapped they look even more amazing. but damn he has the cleanest looking compact i ever seen its emaculate.

[@leonardosantuario3346]

Yikes. I wouldn't brag about that. Top 5 ugliest bmw.

[@yolly1988]

@@leonardosantuario3346 ratio. i like how it looks

[@leonardosantuario3346]

@@yolly1988 "RaTiO" you must be 12. Didn't ask if you like it, little boy, didn't care to know that you have bad taste too.

[@royvisser90]

I like the compact. My wife owns a 318ti e46. On paper worst bmw ever. This one brings her everywhere ohne mangle

[@leonardosantuario3346]

@@yolly1988 didn't ask. Bad taste.

[@R19Robbin]

All the carbon on the engine looks so sick 🔥🔥

[@stefanroseEP3]

My guys head is like a g-meter 😅 gets a proper tilt on round the corners 😂

[@Da9h3nrik]

Beautiful compact 😍 Awesome build👍

[@andrejstojanovski5000]

that Megane was flying. Great lap as always!!

[@divakism]

I have owned one of these in the past. Still miss it! Great car and btw love the way it looks!

[@justsomerandomracing8941]

Has anyone noticed the 2nd to 3rd shirp right after the carousel. Because it sound awesome with the pop from the exhaust.👍👍

[@MrRearwheelsteer]

Nice!! I’m building one atm will be out in the summer!

[@bigash_n54]

Finally a compact 🙌🏾. Track weapon

[@zvonimirkljajic4473]

unpopular opinion, e46 compact is pretty cool in M sport, with projector headlights etc.

[@BerkKaramal]

I used to own a compact to as a former compact owner I have to say that was my dream build I always had in my mind Great !

[@danhaywood5017]

I've always liked the look of compact more than the 1 series.

[@epaminontas6972]

Dude the 1 series is beautiful, how dare you insult its looks 😂

[@NightySama]

I didn't actually know people hated the compact body. For my personnal taste, it's the most, and almost only BMW desirable body, as this constructor (and all german ones) tends to build oversized and overweighted cars. I like the shape very much ! It's sad it doesn't cut the weight though...

[@royliber3824]

Might not be the prettiest becuase of the headlights... But God damn it sounds amazing. I think its pretty common for cars of this era getting a bit overheated on track (altho compared to other cars Misha has driven, this car did pretty good). And us Misha said, compared to modern BMWs this is absolutely beautiful car. I think BMW's slogan of "Sheer Driving Pleasure" fully fits to this car. Not something I think people can say on newer models.

[@AI-Records24]

I think they’ve gotten better looking with time. When they came out I thought🤮now I think meh quite beautiful in an ugly way😂

[@xXturbo86Xx]

NO. Ugly is ugly. Forever and ever.

[@Mopsasus1]

So compacts were never ugly.@@xXturbo86Xx

[@dannyh6511]

Finally a compact! Most overlooked BMWs out there

[@dannyh6511]

@@wqthe unfortunately your reply has no value. What you should have said was, 'I disagree. I believe [insert BMW model] are the most overlooked BMWs.' Please, try again

[@elcasho]

I'd get a badge made up as M2.9 - just for laughs. Love it

[@Turbine74]

Geiler Sleeper alleine schon der CSL Motor und der Klang schöner umbau 🤝🏼

[@markmcgrath9098]

UK MPH Speedo in the LHD car. I guess the donor CSL was a RHD pommy car. The sound is glorious. And the gearbox swaps cogs really nicely. I love the idea of this car. It’s kind of old school AMG in concept. ‘What’s the biggest motor that’ll fit? Let’s put that in’.

[@ziofrenko]

On e46 chassis you can put S65 or s85 as well

[@joonkt3483]

Hi Misha. Greetings from Malaysia. Been following your channel and try not to miss it daily as I know you upload new videos very very frequently. Anyhow, I have the E46ti Compact as well. Really unique car as it's low in production number compared to other models. Mine is stock M54B25 (sadly auto tranny) apart from Zimmerman drilled rotors, bigger wheels, strut brace, rear cat delete with a H-pipe installed in their place and a BMC filter. How I wish I can upgrade the engine and transmission to what it is like in this video. Great car it is. ❤😊

[@Prez_s]

Great build!

[@user-yh7db1hm4x]

Ugle i absolutely love e46 compacts i have one an its bloody lovely an that car is just a dream

[@user-li5lv7ep9k]

A true enthusiast! Good luck making that e46 what he desiers it to be! Also great idea, grab a compact do a swap on it and you have a fun track car.

[@tarikchicano]

For me it’s the most beautiful 😅💙❤️‍🔥

[@nikolapetrovic997]

E46 Compact is the best driving version of e46s. FACT

[@ziofrenko]

Excluding the e85/86

[@slotec]

I love my compact ,not ugly at al

[@fish3439]

@@slotec yeah i have one too and its really grown on me

[@BGTouge]

Not true.

[@RuggeD_]

As a E46 Compact owner, this is the dream. I'd love to do a OEM-style M3 conversion, like how people convert Tourings

[@papapetad]

Wheelbase is the same as every other E46 hence you can CSL or M3 spec the whole thing as a bolt-on including geometry wise using M3/csl suspension components. It is definitely one of the goofiest designs from BMW but I ended up getting one simply because of the suspension setup and wheelbase and also the fact it's a rwd hatchback which is a format I like. You can get a TON of stuff in the back when folding the rear seats. I have travelled in it with the back full of stuff and with the m-sport bodykit and the right wheels, it doesn't look so bad. I like the squat fat stance it has in the back. It's really just those front lights that are a bit fugly xD This one with csl drivetrain must be kick ass. I got a 325ti with Z4 style 103 wheels which actually look perfect on this car.

[@DankCarzMemes]

The rear Suspension isn't the same as the e46 the compact uses e36 rear suspension

[@papapetad]

@@DankCarzMemes Look at realoem. I entered a 318ti E46 and 318is sedan E36 and looked at the rear subframes, similar design, different parts. There would be no economic advantage anyway for them to use the E36 base rear since it is also multilink. It made sense in the E36 compact to use the cheaper E30 setup but they decided to give the compact full fat in the E46 so it made sense to use E46 components and so they did just that.

[@ziofrenko]

​@@DankCarzMemese46 and e36 rear suspension are fundamentally identical

[@tobiasschmelzer3095]

New cars can have 1000 hp, I would always prefer a sound like that.Sounds so good.

[@mrt7152]

Compacts are not ugly at all, BMW sold so many of them back in the day. I didn’t like them back in the day, but can really appreciate them now.

[@akostarnok4338]

Man it's sick that's why it's awsome!

[@soso4871]

The sound ❤

[@Hybrid330i]

You can upgrae your control arms to e46 m3 ones which help a lot. Also look at running a sqaure tire setup if youre not already add some front camber and toe out and youll be set.

[@paulp90]

What you said about Dutch drivers matches the exact thing we see here in Texas. The second you have any sort of turn in the road, people freak out and slam on their brakes. When it does get straight, they are going 20 mph below the speed limit and blocking the passing lane.

[@wanderer7779]

Fastest steering rack of the E46 gen! I'll get one at some point and swap to coupe front end( getting it road legal in Croatia will be a journey 😅)

[@dan3092]

Purple Tag Rack same as M3

[@wanderer7779]

@@dan3092 actually the standard M3 is the green label one 3.2 turns lock to lock and it's slower than the purple tag... Technically the fastest rack for the E46 is the Z3 (e36 )and it's bolt on... The yellow tag ZHP and purple tag are 3 turns lock to lock.

[@Andre_Westersund]

@@wanderer7779 The Z3 rack isn't faster, it's just restricted to 2.8 turns lock to lock. But the amount off mm of travel per turn are the same.

[@volvo09]

Seemed like it was handling the corners pretty effortlessly. Looked like a real enjoyable lap.

[@KRAEMERP2010]

Intake noise is fantastic!!

[@i1p2p3o4c5a6m7p9o9]

Great sound !!!

[@aarongruter]

yo that clio v6 is also breaking hearts xD love the sound of this, and 470 hp na must be a blast on there....

[@retrofitman]

That's one sick compact 🌶

[@charliefoxtrott1048]

We never saw that cars rear, but if it is cleaned (no M3 badge, no CSL) it can be a sleeper. Or you put a "316" badge on it, combined with a "Fehlende Leistung wird durch Wahnsinn ersetzt" sticker ((The) lack of power is compensated by insanity) All I have to say to the owner: Love BMW Compact, love this build, keep it as long as you can, 'cause this is a marvel!

[@Ruskinek]

Rear is cleaned but I am playing with the thought of a 316ti badge. That was the original engine of this chassis anyway ^^

[@charliefoxtrott1048]

@@Ruskinek Insert that older Gentleman meme: *Noice* ;-) Häppy Umbau 😃

[@Anthony_The_Chicken_Licker]

The owner head turn into gmeter 😂

[@Cazie1872]

Lap looked and Sounded quality 🙏🏻

[@j.b.7982]

Nice performance!

[@shannon4968]

I love that car ❤ something Different and very unique 😊😊

[@CM-tc6pp]

The white BMW you encountered pulled a textbook 'BMW driver' move.😆

[@bartterstege6488]

That Megane was FAAAAAST! 😮‍💨

[@FieryWings01]

I miss my compact 325 manual!

[@dazayit]

I had 325ti, fanaystic little car. Ibthink is actually good looking. In sivler grey is the best colour

[@rafaelmartinmeuldijk6030]

Oke ...what about White? Like the exhoust on the inside of the pipe

[@pinakolada2271]

another great video, greetings from Poland 😅

[@Red6er]

great intake sound

[@c55vick]

My dream is to have you drive my manual AMG V8 swapped C class Compact on the Nurburgring 😁 it’s got a ton of upgrades and this year I’ll be throwing on some more parts and even some clk63 black series components 👀 also if you’re ever in Los Angeles, California lmk I’ll toss the keys your way 👍🏼

[@Mr1974tps]

e46 compact is a common race car base in uk bmw car club championship, in fact the championship winner this year was in one with a 330i motor in it

[@Boyka-ts3gj]

The last hero bmw e46 combact misha nice video 👍👍😆

[@hondanickx]

@mgcharoudin where the brakes in general not optimum or was it the Dixcel Type Z brake pads?

[@miguelboas16]

Bring the Japanese steel, Suzuki Swift 1.3 GTi.

[@jethrox827]

Beautiful car 👍

[@MPasc403]

Would love to see an E36 compact

[@patrickveekay7115]

One again Micha showing how careful he is with other peoples cars

[@nochox]

So what is the first recommendation to upgrade for track? Brakes?

[@insidebyte8561]

Cams and uprated rad and this thing would be nuts

[@travisfs7526]

Absolutely love my e36. Compact still not keen on the 46 compact tho

[@pigpig71114]

半圈就熱度高！首要改善機器倉通風。

[@y0057]

But Misha can drive, wow!! what a guy. Knows the ring well and loves to drive 👌🏿

[@bigmikenbr]

In the beginning you could see Bernd in the background ...........the good old times 🥲

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

I have one of these too😁 She's gorgeous to me. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 🥰🤣

[@battlefieldP4Fbeta]

@ 2:55 untill 3:15 is so f*king true especially in the smaller towns people drive around apartment blocks like its a time trial to get to their work to 'feel alive' in their 80.000€ car.... Maniacs. Untill they hit a kid or smtn.. No insurance covers that 'fee'

[@hvacrwrld1402]

I liked the compact. They were popular in uk; 318ti maybe??

[@user-ru6rr2bs5m]

Hi Misha, The e36 compact have the rear suspension from e30(Trailing arms) versus more new suspension on the sedan e46 that use C-arm type. Many people say that trailing arms are more unstable in mid corner. Maybe the best case scenario is to have in one day e46 and e46 compact to get the differences. I was wandering if you feel the difference from e46 sedan?

[@Birmingham_racing]

Engine I can understand but last thing I would do is swap over the gearbox

[@big-R]

Misha, do you like the E46 M3s more than the E92 M3s, especially for Nordschleife?

[@nameWithX]

WOW 😳 at the End you said Clio RS and then.. two are driving there 🎉