DRIFTING THE $400 E46 FOR THE FIRST TIME

[@MCNeurotiK]

You know you're a drift guy when every dash light on = "It looks like it's working." lmao

[@SupremeDroneTV]

Haha, funny he found that for $400, I’m searching for a month now a cheap 2D e46 to start a project and there’s nothing cheap.

[@efoff652]

@@SupremeDroneTV dude good luck. You had to cop one before the market blew up

[@hunkysauce9925]

Bought my 900$ e46 couple months ago and I just discovered that my whole subframe is cracked lol. this series is really making me hyped to get it back on the road

[@maxwell5428]

I’m no mechanic but sounds like an a lot ub weld prayers and send it type of job

[@hunkysauce9925]

@@maxwell5428 pretty much I’m changing all the bushings to stiffer ones and then paying someone to come weld in some reinforcement plates lmao

[@alexig1840]

@@hunkysauce9925 doing my e36 subframe mounts and reinforcements, brace it's alot of work but not too bad. Get help for dropping the subframe tho, and do all the other suspension bushings while ur at it

[@zachr369]

I welded my subframe mounts back in myself, the left rear was completely torn out. Repaired it and welded in reinforcement plates was probably 20 hours of labor at least. Then installed partshopmax subframe brace in the trunk, subframe, diff, trailing arm bushings, along with their arms and coil overs. Cnc71 angle kit. Welded diff.

[@alexig1840]

@@zachr369 that's what's up. Ye it's a shitton of work. Was there a big difference after u did urs?

[@deonvnzl]

normally I would get annoyed by someone yelling like that but it felt so joyful and sincere. loved it. lol.

[@jspeedracing]

The diff ratio on E46's makes a WORLD of a difference. Grab an auto diff. 3.46 or something short

[@MicahDiaz]

There’s already one in it

[@jspeedracing]

@@MicahDiaz well dang. What ratio? I hear 3.46 is decent but might need to go even shorter.

[@MicahDiaz]

@@jspeedracing yup thinking 3.91

[@jspeedracing]

@@MicahDiaz well 😅😅 catless headers and tune might wake it up a bit.

[@zackdoubleZ]

Have a 3.38 in mine and it will spin 3rd with 18 245s on 30psi hot, I’d check to make sure you have all the fuses out for abs/traction control and have the wheel speed sensors unplugged from the front wheels ( it also had some sort of stability control with the power steering assist that the wheel speed sensor disabled) solid uhmw or delirn bushings front to back with a solid driveshaft bearing leave the delay valve and driveshaft gweebo lol have a spare 3.15 Dif I use on longer tracks but it’s rare the 3.38 been the sauce do have a 328 with a flash tune lol it’s enough to party keeps up with zs and ls1 cars with low power obviously

[@shaggy7256]

If you have traction control still connected, you’ll have to hold the dcs button rather than just click it to fully turn off all traction control including auto braking.

[@oisinmcdaid]

To get all the aids off, you can pull fuse 12 or 61 from the fuse box too instead of wheel speed sensors.

[@MicahDiaz]

Really???

[@chrisnobles8114]

I think I comment the same thing on every video but this car gets me so hyped! Literally the same exact car I daily drive so it’s sick to see how capable it is on track!

[@drift4613]

I have a 325 coupe with a very similar setup. It came with a 3.15 diff ratio and I put a 3.46 from an auto in it. Completely changed the car. Look like you're having the same problem I was with tighter corners at certain tracks it would just bog and die in 2nd and not enough gear in 1st. Diff really woke it up. Keeps the rpms in the powerband. Also running high tire pressure (85 psi) and high treadwear 500AA tires helps a lot. I run a 215 on 17x8s square and works really good. Westlake SA07 are my go to

[@MicahDiaz]

I got the same setup you’re saying you have. I just have bigger tires.

[@drift4613]

@@MicahDiaz I typed the comment at the beginning before watching the rest of the vid. You were ripping it!

[@phoxNA]

best e46 series , keep it up!

[@HouseofDrifting]

Hell yea love seeing another E46 with stock power get it! Those tandems with nick were prime!

[@BimmerDude]

a tune & a M50 manifold conversion on the m54b25 should get you some better midrange. that 160-170whp should be plenty but another 15whp should be perfect

[@MicahDiaz]

That’s what I’m thinking. Like I said, this isn’t the end of this car at all. Got a few more upgrades for it to be just right

[@evankehagias]

Spray 50hp at it problem solved 😂

[@MicahDiaz]

@@evankehagias head this before. Not against it but I got some other things I wanna do first

[@Tuoppi39]

@@MicahDiaz you should lighten up the rear, remove back seats, clear the trunk from insulations etc

[@mrpalmer41]

Bought a $400 e46 4dr beater from my coworker and watching this got me pumped on getting my beater out there to start sliding! Love the content!

[@Eggx86]

I’d love to see what bushings you upgrade next Sick runs!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@RaggedyRacingGarage]

I paid $100 for my 328i sedan champagne gold aswell aha. It was auto and I drifted it and drove it like hell until the auto blew up then I manual swapped it.. drifted the hell out of it hard! Track events and street drifting. Finally blew that manual trans and swapped another in her. Drift the hell out of it at my local track in oregon

[@JakeRuth351]

Great series Micah! Can't wait to get mine down to AVS too. Thanks for the inspiration! You are building this thing right! I'm already curious what you have in mind for power upgrade. Mine's Mine's almost ready to rip. Keep up the good work man!

[@Itsallaboutthebuild]

Man, I've been trying to find a budget BMW drifter, but am having a hard time. The drift tax is real 😂😂😂

[@westsideeuro4444]

You should throw in a welded diff from an auto 325i, I think they are 3.46 and have quick acceleration

[@stevethorne9605]

Just a little bit of extra power, love it. All these youtubers and drifters trying to add 1000hp unnecessarily

[@Virginia_boy]

Just binge watched all these E46 videos, awesome to see it hit the track!

[@juugrich]

2021 best video on KZbin period

[@josephernest91]

Super pumped for you! Low key bummed this happened just a couple months after I moved to the opposite coast. Keep up the great work we're loving it!

[@bukumaze3861]

the 18's might be a bit big and wide for the 170hp

[@AngkieSudiro]

Try putting smaller wheels and tires at the rear, i run 195/55r15 on my e46 325i with 0 engine mod. Looks kinda funny but she rips. I also run 3.46 final gear from an auto e46

[@tosi5932]

favorite series rn, debating on continuing my $500 e46 build and this is kinda making me want to

[@407_ryan8]

in my humble opinion the e46 is such a rewarding car to drift

[@StacheCam]

Needs a @Bimmersbydave Tune !

[@denimoperator]

Pleaseeeeee do a turbo kit and tuning series for the m54 ms45/.1

[@denimoperator]

Heard it could be done on renovelo byte tuning, but yet to see it done in depth.

[@slideordie95]

Your one of my favorite fd drivers I feel like only you could keep up with that beamer even he couldn't keep his sideways most of his lead and I could tell the 4BS was sideways

[@likablemichael]

disconnected wheel speed sensor for the win 👌

[@suganmi5740]

Rebuild the vanos it should give a little bit more power

[@kaukst]

Something is wrong with the power. In second gear it should spin those wheels to rev limiter. Possible fuel pressure

[@MicahDiaz]

Possibly, gonna do abit more to it. Not finished at all

[@yankovMuskula]

bro run 205 tire 17 size rim , it will improve drifting a lot

[@bigdfitness5020]

The "$400 drift car" with only $6,000 in upgrades 🤣

[@fuckngreat8955]

Rather have that, than a €6000 drift car, with €400 upgrades

[@MicahDiaz]

Saved my money for the things I wanted.

[@lahnie95]

Bcs and the angle kit is like 2k

[@bigdfitness5020]

@@lahnie95 SLR angle kit is north of $2k by itself, BC's are at least $1,200. The wheels arent neccessary I know, but those were expensive too, plus all the odds and ends, maitainence and repairs.

[@chillsnotskills9995]

@@bigdfitness5020 clutch kit wasnt cheap either

[@rafaeladamovic330]

9:10 i like your phone case

[@mbikers]

Have you pulled abs/dtc fuses? Dont see the christmas tree on the dash..

[@mbikers]

Yap, needed a few more secs to do so.. :D

[@DayoftheJakeL]

An m54 b30 with a slg flashed dme makes a world of difference. Way fatter power band. The b25 is gutless. I hopped in my buddies 325ci at the last even and I couldn’t believe it! I don’t know how he does it. Like a 16v ae86 but with a ton of grip.

[@MicahDiaz]

Might have something up my sleeve

[@alexandergeorgiev7585]

Still don't get it why you put 18 inch wheels (except for the looks). 16" are the way for a stock 325 i

[@MicahDiaz]

Then you understand. It’s about the look. I want to make it look good and work good

[@borneolife1488]

Whats the plan for power? Intake and dodgy street tune? 😏

[@dope1808]

I love it. Good job building this bimmer

[@Mahtt]

Hyped to see this, my first track day is coming up too..condor bushings all around, sitting on BCs and about to get my 3.46 diff welded so I can swap out my 3.15 welded diff...honestly been thinking of plans to LS swap it in a year or so 🤙

[@joerichardson7729]

Micah sounded like Rick from Rick and Morty when he was ripping 😂

[@krockfpv5886]

Fuuccckk yeah omg dude the ride along was awesome if it's that fun in a four seater then I'm really hyped to slide my coupe congratulations man

[@skylerdavis3617]

Love the channel love the series gets me hyped to get my e46 on the track keep up the content cant wait for more

[@karumosr3219]

5:05 do you know if all e46’s have this problem? I thought they were a great car to start drifting in stock but you were saying it cuts out a little power and does r have much power in general? I am planning on buying a e46 as a drift car, please let me know

[@padensutterby3911]

Lol I have the same car on ebay coils cut knuckles and an auto diff and run 30 psi and kill it so much harder then that lol I know the king of the man line has got to get that figures out

[@raduorban]

330i cams. Manifold and tune. Should be good for 20-30 hp. Also gut the shit out of it, those front seats are heavy af

[@MicahDiaz]

I’m heavy af

[@raduorban]

@@MicahDiaz 😂😂😂😂

[@ih8bmws807]

this makes me wanna finish the motor on my 36. i miss driving :(

[@camui191]

Did The car feel alot better after ditching the excess baggages

[@yeenobambino]

Love the vids man. You became my favorite KZbinr so fast. Everything about this channel is great. Keep it up 💪🏼

[@therbeltj7412]

Saludos desde Mexico bro !! 🇲🇽

[@metalhead23]

Are you running the auto diff? Should give it a little more pep.

[@MicahDiaz]

Yeah I am. It needs alittle more

[@metalhead23]

@@MicahDiaz well that is quite depressing for me. Mine is getting an auto one this weekend haha I've heard of people running a 4.44 but I also heard they're hard to come by for the e46s.

[@LuisOrtiz-]

$800 04 525i 6spd with a m54b25 where do I start?

[@anthonyrusso1503]

You’re a great driver 👍👌👌

[@2026820]

Surprised it’s even drifting with all them bodies in the car. So much weight

[@cadenhippey6741]

Hey made it work

[@tuckejev]

Good F'ing times man! Looks like a good bit of fun. I'm truly inspired...

[@vincentle2312]

which wheel did you disable the wheel speed sensor?

[@karumosr3219]

8:18 what do bushing help with in driftin?

[@morningstareternal4052]

What kind of bushings

[@grantbassford33]

Love these vids man, plus your intro is sick. What go pro do you use?

[@MicahDiaz]

Hero 9

[@MicahDiaz]

Hero 9

[@ninesevenmotorsports2081]

Which wheel speed sensor did you unplug? I’ve read different corners effect it different with limp mode, speedometer, etc. curious as to which one you did because it didn’t seem to effect how it ran

[@MicahDiaz]

I believe the front passenger side

[@ninesevenmotorsports2081]

@@MicahDiaz sick! Thanks for the reply! Following this build has helped a lot with ideas for mine. Keep it up 🤘

[@BrOoKsTQ1]

Just incase the are any noobs here thinking he can't drift watch THE MOST SAVAGE MAN LINE ON THE HOONIGAN CHANNEL white e46 absolutely insane trussssss

[@karumosr3219]

What are grassroots?

[@Keepgunnin96]

Next episode POWER ADDERS

[@Lordmoee]

LMFAOOO RIP toothless @ 6:20 😭😭

[@alexandrucosma6982]

Great car 🤣, 4 people in the car and stil keeping up with the e90. 0 power may ass 💪😎

[@jorgepermouth]

Let’s boost it, hit me up.

[@johncorsaro5890]

Might just need a little more power CX Turbo Kit???????

[@MicahDiaz]

Hahaha idk dude

[@steveodorito]

@@MicahDiaz please do this. I am getting an e46 325i and thinking of getting that kit. Thanks for doing this series.

[@TVtwarn]

Needs some 16x7 😂 pumped up to like 90

[@optcllense]

The Nooo Monica got me 😂😂😂 You've gained a follower 👍

[@willrocks3504]

Seriously that series was cool. Thank you for sharing this car with us. I really hope the beater stays on the channel. I really want to see what works on these stock engines for power gains.

[@hellayoung8672]

Wheels??

[@zollocross1218]

nice2 crazy man

[@Chris_napp]

You screaming is the laugh of a mad scientist! 😂😂😂

[@AndresLopez-km9cr]

Chulada!!! Nice bimmer🤌🤌

[@cris_motorfide1857]

Gangster bro lol 😎 so much fun can’t wait to see more

[@infinitewars6373]

lol in europe 318is drifts like a monster never mind 2.5

[@g27drifter58]

What motor?

[@RahsaanKnight]

Victoville I see....

[@zachr369]

This needs an automatic diff

[@DrewIbarra714]

All that time and effort finally put into practice let's gooooooo😤 #4seaterbeater

[@MicahDiaz]

#4beaterseater

[@garrettsalazar618]

with 4 people in the car sheeeshh lolll

[@ZHPBrent]

🤣 lol your the man. Those tandems where epic 🔥

[@wthomasw2]

Fock it go 4.44 😂🤣

[@grumpydevildog1462]

So Rad !

[@krockfpv5886]

Do those fenders even go for $40

[@MicahDiaz]

Not mine but jump on eBay. $40 all day

[@PgamerTBP]

Lets Goo 🔥🇩🇴

[@5Julius5]

Zf trans = style 🕺🤣🤣🤣👍

[@lokomono89]

Turbo the m54

[@giovannilegue2177]

can i buy your seats fam

[@MicahDiaz]

What seat?

[@TommyDrift]

E46 has fat ass: gut the doors, remove seats and much of interior (free power!) and it will drift 2nd gear everywhere. With 4,XX diff it will be flying...

[@LowWay.canada]

1 more like for e6 content

[@pjakich926]

Just swap in a junkyard LS so you can link the whole track

[@pjakich926]

Especially if your goal is to give fun ride alongs, a LS would make it a lot easier and more similar to the pro2 car to a small degree

[@carlosarrizon68]

who tf disliked this vid lmao

[@bobndomleonardi]

4 doors for more.....

[@MicahDiaz]

No!

[@bigdfitness5020]

@@MicahDiaz he meant for more tires 🤣🤣🤣

[@josephernest91]

.......FRIENDS!!!!

[@jeremykatlic3692]

Please stop posting these sorts of videos.. you make it even more impossible to find one of these every time haha

[@MicahDiaz]

Hahaha nah they are everywhere!!!