NEW CAR! The Rarest BMW In the USA?

I have always wanted one of these 318ti’s with the proper trailing arm rear suspension. Well I found one and it was for a deal too! In this video we set it up as a basic drift car and shred it!
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[@NoClassic]

The oddball stuff is always cool. I say keep the front.

[@xa-1248]

As somebody who sees these every other day traffic i would say please swap it

[@advan0s]

@@xa-1248 swapped it looks like humpbacked coupe. Ale the proportions get fucked

[@philtheoccultist]

faaaxx

[@BMWiE36]

Keep it

[@Donax695]

also it is not that easy to change it, you need to change more than front bumper and hood

[@mewsikjunkie]

I looooove the color with the matching interior. I think it'd be neat to keep the front. It's slightly goofy looking. But that makes it different! Excited to see this build/content!!

[@Donax695]

what I would suggest is getting M front bumper, well probably whole M pack that specific for compacts, it will look way cooler and is not that hard to do as changing whole front end for basic E46 spec.

[@jdmgatekeeper5849]

I wouldn’t switch the front end. That thing is sick

[@Podwojniak]

In Poland we call them #Kompots which is homemade sweet, fruity beverage and its kinda similar to compact name.

[@Terminatedd]

We call them Wombats here in Finland lol

[@Podwojniak]

@@Terminatedd Ngl im gonna steel it and call mine that too.

[@emilpapis93]

I love this!

[@pieterv6984]

Cool car. Even here in Europe you do not see a lot of them anymore. I´d keep the front with headlights as is. Makes it more and more special over time. Smart reasoning with the RHD steering

[@EctoGamer]

Theres like 4 of them infront in my unis parking lot (parking lot is like 40 spaces), they are definitely not rare

[@vornamenachname3746]

I see them a lot here in Germany, and everyone I know hates it haha

[@DiegoGarcia-wi5mz]

Yeah, they are pretty common in Spain too, not really rare

[@luk4s56]

really? like every other e46 i see is a ugly compact xD

[@shadymattuk]

Always hated the front end, but the rear suspension was such an upgrade from the 36Ti. They were crazy cheap back in the UK when I left 11 years ago.

[@jd-lr7zu]

They still cheap now. My mate had a really really nice one and it was a 4k car at best

[@shadymattuk]

@jd not too bad then. And to think, I sold my Renault 21 Turbo for £800! Argh!

[@Anirossa]

Whatever left of them still dirt cheap as no one wants them

[@Retrobeemer]

325ti prices are on the up and have quite a strong following now as people are waking up to what a fine handling chassis they are. Plenty of s54 swaps being done now also. @@Anirossa

[@fifthgear93]

I think the E46 compact is great though. I've thought about swapping a 3 liter into one myself as well. Here where I live in eastern europe I've seen plenty of 325Ti's with the M54B30 swapped in. It's a pretty straightforward swap as it already comes in with the same engine, just the 2.5l version. Thing is, only 2.8L and 3.0L E46's come with the ZF, so if you get a 325Ti it will have the Getrag. The 325Ti axles are also not as beefy as the 330 axles, the diff and the crankshaft is different as well. 325Ti diff is 3,23 ratio, but you can get 3,64 and 3,91 from bmw X3. It's all a big lego, that's why I love these cars.

[@TomSkarsts]

Compact is the lightest and stiffest of the 46 chassis!!! The front end can be changed, everything is plug n play, except the fenders need to be welded from 2 pieces. They fit plug n play, but the body lines do not match then. ZF is also overrated. It can handle a bit more abuse, but it has shift pin problems (200$ fix), which getrag does not have. Also you can buy 5 or more Getrags for a price of 1 ZF trans.

[@XenonArcher]

@@TomSkarsts id rather buy one zf than buy 5 getrags and have to swap them constantly cus they broke. but yeah, theyre not cheap, but definitely worth it in the long run if you intend to give the car more power.

[@Chattsteezy]

@@TomSkarsts Only a moron would rather swap 5 transmissions to pulling one and fixing the detents. ZF's are absolutely worth it.

[@TomSkarsts]

@@Chattsteezy I totally agree. My point was more in a way of budget build and saving money. That being said, getrag can easily handle ~250hp and won't break. Also they cost less than 50$ in eastern europe :D Obviously ZF is a better box, there is no denying that. Especially if the car has more power.

[@growlith6969]

I never thought I would ever want to know anything about BMW's, but getting into drifting it's hard to avoid the fact that they have value.

[@gho95]

When I started drifting I said that I didn't want to drift bmw's. Now I drift a 36 323 saloon

[@gonzalo4307]

Actually, one in imola red with the msport kit is not that bad, I kinda like them, still looks goofy but at least a bit more aggressive. The interior has the same seats as a regular e46 You could actually get up to a 325ti here which is pretty cool, here some 320d (4 cyl diesel) are still around, with about 150hp and a fuel consumption of around 5l/100km which is amazing

[@407_ryan8]

i got the max pp rods lmao, they arent bad for the money it costs to get them, when set up right it is fairly grippy in drift, and it just makes the upgrade to bc more noticable

[@christossakelariou]

I’ve had bc and maxpps on my e36 coupe. Literally can’t tell a difference between them wish I never spent the money

[@brandonjones2084]

@@christossakelarioutbh I think they are just trying to sell the brand sponsoring them. I’ve sent mine into a ditch and had no failures with the max pp. My endlink snapped before anything else did.

[@xXCigarXx]

Never heard them refered to as a rear wheel drive crx....but damn is that a good comparasion.

[@nielsdebakker3283]

50% heavier. So 1.5 crx.

[@s13zenki]

@@nielsdebakker3283 🤓

[@jaredarthur3135]

No way! I was dreaming about buying this when it was for sale on Vancouver Island (I'm in Vancouver BC). So stoked you grabbed it, looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

[@stickierbuds]

funny I was like no fuckin way is it the same car.. that’s hilarious!

[@jimboh.2654]

How much it was on sale?

[@XenonArcher]

ive seen so so so many of these... in the uk theyre common af. probably even more so in mainland europe. they arent bad cars tbf.

[@cosmicsurfer5911]

I have two tI's. Love them. Would love to drop an M57 in one of them 🔥💯💪

[@TheOystei]

All suspension mounting points on the TI are the same as all other e46 including m3. the only thing you won't get from the m3 is the V whaped body brace that goes under the gas tank, only m3 has the mount for those. There are plenty of complete m3 swapped tI's over here.

[@musguelha14]

Plus the RACP doesn't crack.

[@purplejerry1]

the ti cloth center sport seats in the right color with the slick top the ultimate bmw nerd combo love it 😂

[@claytonoldzkool2604]

Yea compacts are cool man, we get a few here in Australia, if you get stuck looking for RHD stuff just ask Luke (Fink) to send it. I know it’s not premium everything but it’s a pretty decent build straight up, maybe change to a m50 intake (as you know) those m54 intake have gremlins inside.. Plus more air flow ect… I know you know already. Most beema guys are on the same page.. Looks sweet though, love the green 👌

[@HeartLessGem_]

Yeah these hatchbacks are everywhere here in aussie aye haha the oddball stuff we get here is cool tho

[@Mr_jz_12]

@@HeartLessGem_ assuming nsw/qld thing? Can't say i've seen a single one in vic?

[@BigDavoNorriwong]

@@Mr_jz_12 Have seen plenty up here in QLD. My aunt had one back in the day

[@Mr_jz_12]

@@BigDavoNorriwongoh mad. Think ive seen one gold 46 ti and thats it. Lol

[@Sharkuis]

Love the car. There is a guy in Michigan named Charbel Hadded who has a parts yard and buys and sells a lot of bmws. Anyways he’s had a few of those front ends for sale in the past. I’m sure he has parts for a front end swap also. I believe his yard is Called ehe but I’m not sure.

[@Donax695]

also there is a guy in Canada with Alpinweiss Compact that got swapped M3 drivetrain

[@chrismanley5656]

Ripper car! I’ve lusted after one for years, never been the right time when a good one has come up. Almost no headers work with the RHD steering column. Keep it Chelsea, you bloody legend!

[@tcollogan]

in aus we just normally use catless e36 headers, that said my fab guy is trying to make 6-1 m54 headers for rhd as we speak

[@ianmurray4765]

I used s50b30 headers with adaptor plate

[@quirky_but_quick]

Yeah, E46 Compact ftw! Great to see it getting more popular :)

[@advan0s]

People say it's the ugliest but i actually find it the best looking. I might be weird tho because i like jzx110 Verossa too lol

[@MiGujack3]

Dayum I didn't know Toyota made a Nissan Altima.

[@OOoOski]

Its definitely the ugliest, but current BMW designers are trying to catch up.

[@XenonArcher]

@@OOoOski i think the bmw iX is the ugliest car bmw has ever made so...

[@XenonArcher]

scratch that, no. i meant the BMW XM

[@BAADAPPLE]

Verossa are gangster . And cresta are best of the jzx100 variants

[@02lucy666]

IIRC the compact frontend should be the same length as the sedan frontend, only have to swap out the core support!

[@shaneanderson8358]

Hell yeah my man, I dig the front. It’s different. If you could find a more aggressive bumper cover for it,or maybe even plastic weld an M3 style bottom half of the bumper. It’s pretty sick as is tho. 🤟🏼

[@NikoMirchev]

You should try 330d e46. Interested to know what you think about diesel for drifting

[@oisinmcdaid]

I say keep the front end, put a front lip on it just. Colour and interior is sweet. Good luck with the rear shafts, they're going to grenade themselves eventually.

[@Aznag1980]

This car introduce the sport faster steering rack on the E46 Its a very good chassis handling car!

[@mikehunt7857]

Looks like it was hit with a hot shovel. Once its sideways it looks a bit better though. Thicc slides save lives.

[@eb24740]

Very popular shape in the UK. See them everywhere, good little cars for some licks

[@josephhunter3121]

Have the exact same settup in my 46 compact, can confirm they rip!!

[@RearWheelZeal]

Call me crazy but I think this would look dope with an Escort Cozzy-style roof wing attached.

[@nolankraeker8501]

Keep the Bentley front end. Funny to see this island car all the way down south

[@ThaJay]

The e46 compact is amazing! I love it. I had one, it's great and I would not swap the front end. I love the looks of it and the proportions of the back.

[@ben2155]

I have one of these with full M3 / CSL parts and a twin screw supercharged M54B30, no expense spared build. Had the car 15 years and looking to sell soon.

[@Milesjohnsonn]

Crazy how everything on this car is pretty well put together but he chose the worst suspension he could find

[@chelseadenofa]

Right?

[@patchedupdemon7104]

very much doubt that's putting out 230bhp,210 at most. I have for a long time thought the m54b30 has been slept on,we need someone like yourself to properly turbo it,you'll get more power than m3 for a couple of grand more. There's plenty m54b30 turbo builds out there but very few have been done by people who know what they are doing. Wire the oil pump nut,don't raise the limiter, put lowe cr pistons in or a cr reducing head plate/ gasket and you'll have a ripper that will last. We just need someone to prove that engine is worth the time and effort for entry level drifters pls pls could you do this,would be a great series and will get big views

[@zy5270]

pretty common combo in EU, but everyone still chooses a jz that is hard and quite expensive nowadays

[@hyper8545]

I like these. Hatchbacks ftw

[@andyamezcua7976]

The EuroTrasher Ti-phoon!!! (Homage to the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet)

[@merwi13]

In Poland we call them "Kompot" (compote) or 3/4 e46 :D

[@Nate215]

Bro that 3 wheeling at 12:41 is such a lovely sight 🔥😂

[@tonistaru]

Instead of a sedan front end look up M trim. "M aerodynamic package" or whatever it´s called. Front and rear bumpers and side skirts that are compact specific. The base version looks odd because it´s just an e46 with weird headlights, the M package brings it all together to a proper Bangle car. Design wise I suspect the compact might have been styled with the M look in mind and then turned down for the base model.

[@chelseadenofa]

Ah that’s really cool

[@rcon777]

5:10 that just shows how ''optimistic'' Dynos in USA are, in EU these after tune are 230 to 240 without changing intake manifold etc. But 240 CRANK not WHP lol

[@stevethorne9605]

I always liked these, even when they were new

[@shawnsimmons8268]

Not so sure about the E46, but the E36 318Ti was a dope little hatch.....especially with an M swap!

[@S4Meow]

#pistachio is a great name for it. What a nugget of a little car. It sounds great for having such a big exhaust on it. Some better looking wheels would go a long way on it too.

[@craigphillips4105]

All e46 suspension mixes and and matches on these .. m3 rear swap is bolt in. Been done tonnes of times. Wider rear track tho

[@metalmonkeymotorsport2725]

M3 rear subframe does fit 👍🏻

[@jameslundie6418]

Saloon front is the easiest way to convert it ,bonnet ,bumper and head lights bolt straight on ,with the wings/fenders you use the rear section from the compact and front from salon and cut and weld them together,this is what a have done with my front end on my 46 compact

[@deltacharlieecho4732]

The e36 ti models are way more attractive. I have a plan of eventually buying one of those or a z3 and slapping an m70 in with forged internals, awd setup, and twin compound turbo setups and boosting it to the moon. I’d never even consider an e46 ti. Definitely a quirky design. Lol

[@Eric_B5S4]

Can I please have that Ti . Love the content. And u are one hell of a driver . Much love mate 🤍🔥🤘

[@hatch450sx3]

Please keep the front end! Its what makes it unique

[@804MRMAN]

I never knew maxpeedingrods were so popular. Some 24 yr old told me my Tein Flex Z's were overrated compared to some Ebay coilovers. 😔

[@ColonelForkEyes]

'popular' isn't quite the word.

[@804MRMAN]

@@ColonelForkEyes Seems as though it's befitting

[@Klixsons]

in Latvia we call it "Kompots" similar from compact but it means "compote" and they try to put big e46 engines like 3L diesel or petrol engines.. nice to see compact e46 in USA

[@seansmile]

Love it. Always wanted to swap that front onto a e46 sedan. Interior is sweet too

[@scratch1924]

Nice, little motor and conversion. i'm just about to get stuck in to my e46's... Both 330 Msports (ZHP), 1 x 5-speed and 1 x 6-speed.. No coupe though: :/ Red Saloon and Black Vert. Added a few mods to the 4-door, also carbon bonnet, boot and mirrors... No point modding the black one, other than a splitter maybe. That one's too clean to wreck lol ;)

[@josephmatuszak3855]

I think it's a neat lookin' 3 series. It's a weird little BMW hothatch.

[@EricvZ1967]

I owned a 323ti, and a big fan of the E46 Compact also. Good choice! (y)

[@DRIFT_CORE]

this is awesome , would be cool if you didnt put m3 stuff in it , as an e46 owner its really cool to see how basically the car i own can be driven and stops me from making excuses lol . great stuff chelsea

[@no93ful]

I live in Germany and the 316ti 318ti can you get around 400-1000€ it depends on the Condition. So if you need 2 or 3 cars. We can Figure it out if you want.

[@bolf]

saloon (i Think) wings , headlight and hood fit iirc , the wings look a little off but it works

[@Terminatedd]

Hahaa rare & most hated BMW and I own one too! Hopefully people start appreciating these more :) I also have the same exact seats!

[@UlisesACA]

I def wouldn’t swap the front end I love this one

[@patchedupdemon7104]

@chelsea denofa very much doubt that's putting out 230bhp,210 at most. I have for a long time thought the m54b30 has been slept on,we need someone like yourself to properly turbo it,you'll get more power than m3 for a couple of grand more. There's plenty m54b30 turbo builds out there but very few have been done by people who know what they are doing. Wire the oil pump nut,don't raise the limiter, put lowe cr pistons in or a cr reducing head plate/ gasket and you'll have a ripper that will last. We just need someone to prove that engine is worth the time and effort for entry level drifters pls pls could you do this,would be a great series and will get big views

[@walther89]

compact is very popular in EU and in winter drifts alot of lightness

[@adampittman508]

I think it’s cool. I like the color and the white wheels go hard.

[@justaformer11b95]

Keep the front! It’s a conversation starter, and rare. Cool to see.

[@davidepalumbo7282]

Compact's are cool, i want another half 36. 46 pact cool too😊

[@Jake_Hamlin]

Recently purchased an auto e46 316ti not running. Used INPA and fixed everything it was throwing a code for, purchased to flip for profit but keep deciding to use it for another month or two. They’re definitely the ugly duckling bmw but drive so nice. Also own a couple e36 318ti, one manual, one auto. the manual was my first car, had it for over 10years now and I’ll never sell it. Never understood why bmw guys seem to hate on compacts (here in New Zealand they do atleast), in my opinion they’re easily the best body, admittedly the e46 compact front lights are disgusting but the chassis is great

[@jankesbmw]

good cars, have been using mine for last 5-6years, m3 rear end will fit but you get diff with bearing problems and only 1 ratio so kinda no point specially with m54b30 power which will be around 230-240 , get remap for ecu so it will unlock few ponies and will make mid range more efficient due to tweeks in vanos.mine stripped is about 1070kg :-) good luck

[@seanforehand755]

So great. They really arnt that ugly lol

[@mirshitin1775]

We have zillions here in Europe and I've always thought they're an acquired taste haha

[@classicgaragenewzealand2380]

Man there heaps of those here in NEW ZEALAND...and right hand drive...

[@575gtcFerrari]

Fronts dope. Enduring looking fella

[@shifty1927]

Euro Trash was my name on bimmerforums in the early 2000s. 😂

[@givenlife706]

I love the fact that you look like shac in the car

[@DirkFedermann]

It looks goofy and it reminds me of the videos from the Nordschleife Touristenfahrten, where they would slide around and either spin or are close to spinning. With the exception that you can hold and control it.

[@thenewcraft5582]

Didn't even know this existed! Goofy for sure but I've always liked the e36 compact. The front end on this is awful though but it makes it unique.

[@rhysfirth7635]

Love a 46 compact ❤

[@tturi2]

What did you think of the ford falcon? I personally love them, shame the one you drove didn't have an engine the falcon came with #pistachio_nugget

[@darius2640]

in europe we call this the "shitlamp" there are plenty of those, tho 90% of the time they come in 318i or 320d (yuck), so you either have to search hard to find a 6cyl car or buy the cheapest one that maybe doesnt even run and find a M54 to swap into it it. they used to be extremely cheap like $500-$1000 but now they are more like $1500-$2000 because everyone hated them at first so broke drifters started to use them purely because they were the cheapest option and now others started to copy them and ironically they are no longer the cheapest, so now the cheap guys go for E87 1 series

[@pipelinewill]

Keep the front it's dope!

[@Snoogiefloos]

Keep the front. They're cool cause they are different 😁 I had one. Miss it so much 🙁

[@rat223]

I knew it would only be a matter of time before someone brought one of these over. was hoping theyd stay lowkey 😹

[@rwdsociety2654]

It's looks great. Imo keep the front end. But since you put a e46 m engine into the e36 ti it's only right to put a e9x m engine into it

[@CRMN_Tech]

The factory M Sport compacts looked way better than the SE's

[@sidewaysgaming5013]

great to see

[@ninesevenmotorsports2081]

Is the RHD steering shaft designed different to allow exhaust to clear? Wondering if a RHD steering shaft will fit a LHD setup for a v8 swap.

[@brandontuttle7316]

Speaking of your school cars… my buddy owns the og e46 sedan from the How To Drift videos. it doesn’t look the same and it’s not stock anymore but it’s hella cool for us to know the fact.

[@TheJa12346]

Can confirm that we have a lot of these as beaters in Poland cause they're cheap and nobody wants them lol

[@itsbrianbaud]

That’s so sick 🤤 always been a fan of the Ti’s didn’t know they made an e46 version that’s awesome 🤙🏼

[@ScottyBSim]

Love how these vids always just end instantly.

[@jerejulkunen1596]

Hey Chelsea! In Finland we call E46 compact "Wombact" which is compact and wombat in together :D bc its compact and its ugly AF :D

[@ae86racer007]

Can confirm E46 M3 gear bolts straight in, including the rear subframe, E46ti is the ultimate compact.

[@JWnFlorida]

If you could get an m3 6 to fit.. with the shortened wheel base.. might be more interesting in the corners???

[@shaunlatter5263]

What’s with the shirt? Trackside tropical ipa and BC racing. I wanna know sum more about that.

[@joshl1354]

Did you buy this on van isle in BC Canada? There was the same colour one of these for sale about a year ago with a 330 swap. Almost the exact car to the one I almost bought here

[@Beemerstein]

I've been looking at an E46 ti for a while now. This just made up my mind to get one. @Chelsea You a legend. #nolift Need more videos like this.

[@mariosnikolaou5212]

Make more videos with this car m8!!! Greetings from Greece.

[@jameslundie6418]

E46 m3 full rear bolts right in ,that’s what a have in my 46 compact with 2jz in it

[@_Furbz]

The UK for spare parts on these is your place to look, they're so common here and so cheap!!

[@Chattsteezy]

Chels roasting the fuck out of maxpeepee rod users 😂😂😂

[@imnota]

If that car is from the UK and the swap was done there, ZHP engines are NOT a thing over there, so it's not a ZHP engine at all. We have M sport 330's and they're basically a zhp except the engine is a normal one.

[@FrenchyAU]

hell yeah man, as a fellow e46 compact driver here in aus this was so cool to see, i will happily admit that the compact is the ugly duckling in BMWs lineup but imo it gives it its own special charm while i understand why people want to front swap it i think its better with the stock front end, also maybe try get your hands on the Msport Bodykit, it looks a lot better than the base stuff, it'll be impossible to find anything in the US but if you're ever in australia ive got an msport front and rear bumper i could sell you 😂 as for spare parts and stuff, a lot of regular E46 parts fit on the compact with some exceptions like bodypanels, so basic mechanical parts wont be an issue, and when you do need compact specific parts you could probably find a seller in the UK, Europe or here in AUS. Love my E46 compact and i hope yours treats you well