BMW E46 M3 FIRST START!! and Delivering it 600+ Miles away!

[@timbre7999]

So nice to see you restore another E46; I love E46s of any chassis or engine type, they are just such enjoyable cars.

[@jdamore44]

Nice work ! This SMG conversion was the biggest project I had ever completed for my car! I still need to do the Beisan overhaul, Rod bearings (on hand), and CMP upper and lower trunk reinforcement kit (on hand) , plus their solid subframe bushings and RTABS. Hype!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks Jon! After you finish all of that work the car will feel unreal! And you can drive it like a M without fear. Good Luck!!

[@paranorml]

E46 M3 is the best car period.

[@KS-cn4zi]

Just wanted to thank you both Jason and Selena. I have watched so many of your videos and it really helped me working on my E46 M3. You are true professionals and I love the way you two interact. Such a great informative channel delivered in an educational and humorous manner. You keep things simple which is a true sign of intelligence. But we all know re-engineering BMW’s is far from simple. Keep up the great work, very much appreciated.

[@BaoTieuActor]

That blue e46 M3 behind you! I'm inlove!

[@8MWm3e4b]

Those three stripes on the grill....deeeeemn priceless😃

[@VNEMUS]

I thoroughly enjoyed this series, Jason & Selena! Awesome content! The list of parts and services done on this e46 M3 pretty much all at once is staggering, especially when you factor in the labor hours and knowledge required to competently complete the work. Tell me the new Owner is "financially married" to this car, without telling me they are "financially married" to this car! ;) Great job and looking forward to what's next!!!

[@razorrich]

Awesome E46 M3 repairs and another road trip repair, lol! Great job guys!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks Rich, seems to be a common occurrence lately lol. Might be time to overhaul the "reliable" cars/trucks again haha

[@razorrich]

@@ShopLifeTV You guys rock and are impervious to failure - repair anything roadside!

[@walterarratia6389]

Where are you located I need a new transmission

[@paulp7692]

You guys are the BEST!!!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thank You Paul!

[@Volvo8Fifty4Life]

You deserve a million subs!

[@jonathanowen6147]

Great project! Looking forward to what’s next.

[@ironslimy7899]

Keep it up man love watching your videos been watching them ever since my first e46 you’re the best !

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks for still watching man! Means a lot

[@fernandoproietto4376]

Great work Jason! Enjoyed the series. All your E46 work is a joy to watch. I will be referencing them when I start to work on my '06 M3. Thanks

[@got556]

Love your channel bro. Keep up the great work. Been watching more e46 content as I just bought a silbergrau sedan ZHP and used your how to on the driver door actuator.

[@ShopLifeTV]

thank you Patrick!

[@markt9438]

Oh no the cliffhanger I thought for sure you were going to finish the interview with the big smile on his face oh well try that one next time lol

[@nevrcm3261]

SMG II with Frank Smith tune...the way BMW should have built it...outstanding

[@mcharleymiller1291]

Man! U guys have just earned a new subscriber ❤ love the content, keep em coming.

[@mehmethussein5048]

Love your knowledge wish you lived in England I would give you all my m3 to work on keep up the good work

[@domkraggp9944]

I had an opportunity to buy an accident damaged manual e46m3 last year , the idea was to Diy everything in my home garage, apart from the accident this could have easily been on the neatest examples in South Africa ! .I was about to pull the trigger , then on closer inspection I noticed a slightly bent strut brace causing me to get cold feet.I regret not throwing caution to the wind though.Ive dreamt of owning one since launch in 2001. Keep up the good work , and look forward to more amazing content in 2022.

[@eddieflores2852]

Outstanding work!! I like how ur patient when it comes ton breakout it in!!! Freaking a lot of work to Phuck it up!!! lol Stay blessed!!

[@dudesneeds]

Best and most interesting project everrrr!

[@RUNFROMONYX]

i actually live in indianapolis so maybe i will get to see this one rip around. well done

[@aqib2000]

Good job Iqbal!

[@stooltayartyrebangku9418]

Tqvm 4your update video, Man I'm still trying n learning how to fire up my abandoned e28

[@The-Super10285]

I was looking forward to the meet and greet.

[@jamespiskule1872]

Love these videos, youll keep my e46 running strong! :) bought some shirts to support, keep it up man!

[@janescrawford9154]

This a brand new car !

[@Sausage81]

that swag though! 🤣 love the vid

[@ShopLifeTV]

Hahaha thanks Willie!

[@arvsfest3452]

Love the M3 content….PLEASE please keep it coming!! Just came into possession of one and learning a lot from your videos. Any new vids to come with that blue M3 in the back?

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

Nice work

[@eriksviri]

I’m curious on how much all that cost in labor?

[@rayj33]

wow patel bro

[@mikolizazi]

How I wish your knowledge could be in a form of a download...I live so far away and need this kind of expertise around

[@vdubskiee5356]

you did a lot of work done to that M, its solid now; totally worth it! and i totally agree with you not going to the local parts stores as they are rip offs but at least that one had what you needed to get going in this case, about all they are good for imo…

[@edwinvillamayor9151]

Great series. Thanks for putting this together. One question though, why weren't the paddle shifters removed to complete the 6-sp swap?

[@randyfleet9968]

Your face when you started that car up was like a kid at Christmas morning.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Very nice series brother and sister! And hopefully, you brought an e60 550i back, which is my guess! Dutch regards, Nico.

[@steveb540i]

That was a cool series. How about you sort out an E92 for me and come deliver it in West Maui. I promise the weather will be better. Stat away from OChina's if you can help it- that 60 buck coil will probably last just a month.

[@Jbpgarage]

Nice I really enjoyed the series, can’t wait to do my conversion. One question, will the car start and drive with out the SMG coding?

[@Mythslucky]

Sweet vid! I bought a new Inner lower ball joint on the driver side the parts where you put into the control arm isn’t straight , how can I make it straight /moveable

[@houseofno]

Sure you can turn on your car but the rest of us have been turned on for months now. Fingers crossed. Thanks again Jason and Selena! The 37 degree warning is also known as a black ice warning. It's a BMW safety feature. My E32 1988 750iL has that too.

[@ShopLifeTV]

Hahaha! Thanks for watching man!

[@chinoperez6504]

Them bmw chanclas tho 😭 I want where you get them from ?!

[@alfyer5]

As far as I know there’s no break in period for bearings. That’s only for the piston rings

[@thamil1365]

Does this car have its rear subframe welded?

[@andydhillon1977]

Hilarious seeing you sitting in the truck engine bay like that. Hope you can still do that in your 40's+! Lol Good job on the M3! Which route did you take to Indiana? I drive from Williamsburg,VA to Columbus recently. Go first west, then north?

[@youssefmohamed6448]

What is the best engine for e46?

[@gtcreels532]

God damn let’s see rod bearings… smg to manual…. Vanos…. Suspension and braking… shit that’s gotta be at least 14-15k labor and parts hell I may be undershooting it

[@jibranyar5977]

what style wheels are those?

[@Drake_Dawley]

Curious on your opinion, I have an f30 335i and after some modifications the clutch slips under load, the dual mass flywheel is quite expensive and am just wondering if it's highly reccomended or if I can go with just a new clutch and the same fly wheel?

[@manuski14]

Can i be next in line for a "shop life" restore. 😏😏😏,🤙🏻

[@jandengler7246]

love ur vids man. one of my dreams is to do what you do. i have a 02 bmw 330xi and been working on it a lot. my goal is an m3 or a 335. would you give any tips for opening your own business and working on bmws

[@NomanNizarAli]

How can i contaact you i would love to have you do my entire engine and tanny rod bearing 6speed swap etc.....😅

[@Theconcretewizzard]

I bought a 2003 bmw 320i e46 and man did that thing have issues lost like 3000 dollars on it becuase I didn’t even wanna deal with it

[@ethanlee7642]

Hello. How much does it cost for all of this work? Can I bring my e46 m3 competition w Dinan stage 1? 125k on it. Would love for you to work on to since you already did this m3. How do I contact you? Columbia sc.

[@PRAGEETHKARUNADHEERA]

Great work mate! You rock! Regards to Selena! O-rielly is a rip off as per Nathan's garage.

[@ShopLifeTV]

Unfortunately this is to say for most parts stores. I mean I get it, brick and mortar has more overhead, but tripling the cost of some items is ridiculous!

[@ravsinghrajput2105]

Are you Indian by chance or mehicano!!! Just curious my buddy Buddy Btw I watch most of videos, as I own e46

[@MBWchannel]

He's black.

[@e55v86]

👍

[@finessedyawife4915]

Can I come work for you

[@brianaust8897]

I mean I know you’re not the “cosmetics” guy but watching that shifter being used without a handle was a bit painful 🥴😆

[@bogusienombre355]

I'd think yoga pants rate higher.

[@JesusisLord7770]

Will you be willing to work on mine? I’ll pay whatever you charge

[@senditautomotive1108]

It drives me crazy when you say" turn it on"... proper term is start it up !!

[@leoescobar7141]

I say turn it on instead of start it up too😝

[@markt9438]

Well as amazing as those years are for m3's I enjoyed the one I had for 4 years and now I'm in a 335i e93 and it's twice the car if not more than the M3 will ever be you can do so much to a 335i for 1/10 the cost when it comes to modifying you don't have to go crazy the car drives smoother is more luxurious and quieter and in my opinion because it's less money like 4, 000 to 6,000 dollars less than when I paid for my M3 it was an '06 same miles same exact year stage of age the 335i is the winner just make sure if you can get a warranty on it like I did it will not be a money pit lol

[@jstanandthesavages558]

Well your wrong but thats okay

[@markt9438]

@@jstanandthesavages558 How can I be wrong when so many agree with me prove me wrong

[@jstanandthesavages558]

@@markt9438 lol im joking man just die hard e46 fan boy. Drive what you like. Ill never not have a e46 though.

[@markt9438]

@@jstanandthesavages558 thanks Dan you got me LOL

[@jjohn56]

Some people dont agree that more luxury and quieter are better when it comes to enjoying their car. Those things disconnect you even more from the experience. And looks wise a e93 will never compare to a E46, you might as well drive a Kia.

[@ravsinghrajput2105]

How come you don't answer my comments, yet u want subscribers!!!

[@louiekip1194]

Please! I Like you to work on my e46 m3 You have a highly-qualified super skills you are the best 1 out of 1 no body is like you. I see you like a doctor of bmw. I needed a lot of majors things to work on my m3 none of the local mechanics can't work on my car I'm out of options Can I email you how much for the work $$$.