INSTALLING AN M3 EXHAUST ON MY BMW E46 330CI

[@thegodsrockstar]

air intake upgrade, catless headers, x pipe and exhaust... wheel color looks great 🤙🏾

[@TomDyeYT]

There is a K&N intake on it already but yes I need to do more to the exhaust and car less headers are on the list

[@thelocksmithuk]

Nice!!!! Good to see a proper at home car vid. Car sounds good as well. Hard to beat a bmw straight 6 rumble.

[@TomDyeYT]

@@thelocksmithuk appreciate the comment and I’m glad you’re enjoying the content, plenty more to come!! I cannot wait to get more noise when I do headers and the rest of the system

[@amonero1]

I’ll subscribe was a simple yet good video . Keep it up 👍🏾 😊

[@TomDyeYT]

I appreciate that, as the channel grows the content will improve as will the builds, I’m glad you enjoyed the content so far

[@SfifT8]

The wheels look really good.

[@TomDyeYT]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@ginge269]

Nice job looks nice sounds amazing just got a 330ci myself could I get a link for the exhaust? I Subbed looking forward to the rest of the build

[@TomDyeYT]

Thanks mate, it’s a Malian exhaust, the link is: malianexhausts.com/product/bmw-e46-m3-performance-exhaust-backbox-quad-titanium-tips-98-05/

[@ginge269]

@TomDyeYT definitely going to grab one looks really decent for the money what's next for the 330 then ?

[@TomDyeYT]

@ definitely worth the money!! Next week I’ll be releasing a video on the interior, a bit of a change, I am collect parts for a big video soon but I still have a few bits to sort out for it. Angel eyes will be at some point too

[@jonnygti]

Nice motors these. Used to have an E46 about 6 years ago, it was only a 318 with the 1894(ish) cc. I see yours has got the famous one rear tail light brighter than the other, mine was like that, I think they burn themselves out or something. You have to change the bulb holder thingy, easy fix

[@TomDyeYT]

Yeah amazing cars and after editing that video I noticed it and luckily mine was a case of swapping 2 bulbs that were in the wrong place as they are a 2 way bulb for the brake and tail light and the previous owner put them in the wrong place, that’s all haha but I appreciate the tips. Plenty more coming on this project mate, stay tuned

[@dovahkiin2812]

Brilliant video man!

[@TomDyeYT]

I appreciate it mate, I’m glad you like the content, much more to come on this car and future builds too

[@spain1992outlook]

Get som M3 rims or BBS something 😢

[@TomDyeYT]

@ alloys are on the cards but this car has a lot more mods to happen first, the alloys will be the making it sexy part down the line 😂

[@yashofficial___]

GREAT vid!!! looking forward to seeing more changes!!! i like the Gold colour but not the wheels. but you said youll be changing them anyways.. LCI rear lamps? subbed 😉

[@TomDyeYT]

Thanks for the sub, much appreciated. Yeah the wheels are changing after a few more mods so plenty to come back for. The LCI lights are 100% happening and angel eyes are a must too I appreciate the comment and support

[@Robert-gp7kx]

Nice one man, Looks nice, the sound is great. I got the same model, but automatic, I'm happy with the engine and sound exhaust especialy when I'm on the manual gears ❤ The original is original😂 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ryansxperiance]

First video I’ve seen of yours, and the quality and content is really cool and you seem to go into everything with very good depth so anyone at home could be able to follow and try aswell. 😂 The quality is really good, can I ask what you use to record please, and have you had experience with making videos before, because your videos seem really good and natural.

[@TomDyeYT]

Hi Ryan, I really appreciate the comment and I’m glad you like the content. There is plenty more content coming on the E46!! As far as camera set up, I have a Sony ZV E10 with a Rode shotgun microphone. I have filmed 6 KZbin videos that are on my channel from 3 years ago but other than that no I have no experience in front of the camera, I’m just being myself so I’m glad it’s being received well. Currently working on editing the next video, stay tuned.

[@ryansxperiance]

@ I bought the same camera 3 years ago to start my car KZbin channel and have only used it once. 🤣 Also had an E46 330ci to make similar videos but ended up having to let mine go before I even started doing any work so hoping I could follow this journey to see the transformation. 😂

[@meandthefamily1485]

You need to blank that vacuum pipe off mate , I gather you probably have already , or else you have a vacuum leak , Cheers fella 👍

[@TomDyeYT]

Yeah the vacuum line was sorted but thanks for the advise

[@Daily.CarStuff]

you should def put a gruppeM carbon intake on that it would sounds absolutely brutal

[@TomDyeYT]

It could be something to look into down the line, plenty planned first 😂

[@mattyboy0293]

Get some LED rear taillights makes a huge difference to the rear end, Can get em from scrappy for £30 or thats what i got mine for XD

[@TomDyeYT]

Yeah they are on my list of mods, you need to get a wire adapter as well don’t you, they aren’t plug and play from the pre-facelift to the LCI as far as I am aware

[@adrienpearson9901]

Do ebay headers next, it will sound like an m3 at higher RPM

[@adrienpearson9901]

keep stock resonator though

[@TomDyeYT]

I have a few videos ahead of additional exhaust bits but headers are on the list mate

[@vergil5047]

Does the car handle any differently without the wheel weld? Just out of curiosity.

[@TomDyeYT]

No, it’s not a structural part and it doesn’t add any rigidity. If it’s a concern then you could always get a rear strut brace which is something I’ll look at in the future but not due to this just because I want one anyway

[@vergil5047]

@@TomDyeYT Alright got it, was curious because in my country I've not seen anyone do this yet, so this is really cool. Thanks!

[@TomDyeYT]

@ thanks mate, I appreciate it

[@antj29]

Probably should have whacked some under seal under the boot floor as a bare minimum, but good job on the removal

[@TomDyeYT]

@@antj29 to be fair I did seal the bare metal but I appreciate it wasn’t shown 🤦‍♂️ next time I’ll be sure to include those details haha, got to start somewhere with this editing stuff 😂 thanks for the comment

[@matthewnicholas6365]

Did you check the RACP while you cut the boot floor out and had the exhaust off?

[@TomDyeYT]

@@matthewnicholas6365 yeah, there were no cracks or signs or wear as I know they can go on these. Thanks for the advise though, much appreciated

[@richardlivesey1962]

Where did you get the plate for the floor?

[@TomDyeYT]

It was on eBay from a company called Born 2 Drift, I’ve out the link below www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176159134930?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=616tl23SRCC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=AmjkgUQhRH2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@Recon77]

Yo!! Thank you so much, I have a 330ci and I want to do this. The only question I have is can you please let me know what insert for the dual set up did you use for the rear lower valance. Was it a stock M3 and did it fit right up after you cut the original zhp brackets?

[@idokwatcher2062]

Inside Performance in Germany, and many others make the M-Tech diffuser with quad cutouts. They also sell proper quad exhaust without cutting your floor. Don't cut your car and make it rust like this guy. Please. Do it right.

[@TomDyeYT]

Alright mate, so it’s an M3 style diffuser for the M sport bumper, the stock M3 diffuser won’t fit. I got it from Ali Express I have put the ink below. Also you’d need to fabricate an offside exhaust hanger bracket for it as the 330ci doesn’t have it from stock a.aliexpress.com/_EywTDnq

[@Recon77]

@ thank you

[@TomDyeYT]

@@idokwatcher2062 respectfully I sprayed the metal to prevent rust, I haven’t left exposed metal and if you get a rear section that works around the wheel well you don’t have a back box and it won’t pass an MOT nor will it sound the same so that’s why I chose to go this route and cut the car properly and made sure I sealed the metal Granted I didn’t show this so you weren’t to know. Apologies

[@shaza3602]

What happened to the Audi?

[@TomDyeYT]

@@shaza3602 the Audi died on 200,000 miles, it had fuelling issues and injector issues so it went however I may be looking at another Audi in the near ish future for a different kind of project

[@shaza3602]

Have a Blessed New Year (Bmw all the way)

[@TomDyeYT]

@ haha I appreciate that, I hope you enjoy the build

[@phawupowerhousesakwe7897]

No offense bro but you could’ve just fitted a free flow muffler with way less effort and it would’ve sounded better . My M54b22 e46 sounds way deeper than that b30 with half the effort . You work is neat though , nice work

[@TomDyeYT]

@@phawupowerhousesakwe7897 thanks man, I appreciate that. I get it was effort but the noise is only half of it, I love the aesthetics too. I also have a lot more planned for the exhaust in the future so this is just the start and worth the effort for my goal but I get what you’re saying and appreciate your opinion

[@5tevenH]

M3 style exhaust back box. It's clearly not an oem item. 😅 It was a good watch though, no subscriber for now, I'll see how it pans out 😂

[@TomDyeYT]

So it is an aftermarket back box designed for the M3 so no it’s not an OEM part but it is still an M3 not M3 style exhaust as it’s designed directly for the M3

[@spijkerc]

The previous wheels are much nicer, getting a tad chavvy

[@TomDyeYT]

I get that the gold makes it a little less classy but they are only temporary wheels anyway as the future plans for the build will change things anyway but I appreciate your opinion

[@japfan8161]

New wheels look worse

[@TomDyeYT]

O get they aren’t for everyone and silver would be more classy however they are temp wheels and I think they are not bad for what I paid for them. I wanted bronze but gold was what I found

[@darrenboston342]

You’ve just butchered your 330!😳🙄 What the actual fcuk made you cut out the boot floor ffs🤔😳🙄 Can’t believe you’ve done that & for what, to fit an aftermarket back box!!🙄😳 Two completely different chassis!!

[@TomDyeYT]

Respectfully they are the same chassis but one has a full size spare wheel well and the other doesn’t and the M3 has more bracing, other than that the chassis are the same. If you don’t like it I respect your taste but I personally prefer the look of the 330ci and think it’s an improvement over the stock duel exit system. Personal preference I guess