Inline 6 cylinder* - just giving the S54 the respect it deserves… Interesting perspective, especially coming from a GT3 owner. Thanks for taking the time to film and share. 👍
@BMWCubsMan2 ай бұрын
This coming from a guy who hasn’t hit the sport button and drives nowhere close to redline. This car comes alive when you do this. How do I know? My 2003 M3 manual Slicktop sitting in my garage. I’ve owned over 80 cars in my life and my buddy who owns a 911 Turbo S says the same of the M3. They are meant to be driven. You, sir, didn’t drive it. You coasted in it
@turnfast692 жыл бұрын
Brother!! You drive that car all wrong!! Take my words as commandments of S54 operation. 1- It's a stroker motor, it builds torque with revs. Always keep that in mind. 2- the intake valve lift is kind of high, it doesn't make torque, useable for acceleration torque, below 2k rpm. Right at 2k rpm ,80% of the torque is there, it can accelerate nice from 2k up. But under 2k no torque, so you have to be patient with throttle till it gets up to 2k exactly. 3- the motor builds torque up to 5k. You can drive in any scenario with dynamism just using up to 5k rpm. I consider 5-8k range as the engines "expanded revs". They are used for when you need some hp. When you take off from stop. Rev 1st gear go over 4k , so that when it shifts to second the revs land higher than 2k , so you're in the meat of the torque. You don't want to shift 1-2 at 3k and have it land at 1450 rpm in 2nd. You need it to be over 2k rpm Just learning to drive like that. You'll enjoy your s54 the way it's meant to be enjoyed. And the handling of your car, can be fixed with camber plates and a good alignment. That's all you need. The setting you have now leaves a lot to be desired. The way I see you're driving it. You're not getting the elasticity factor of the motor. If you apply my input, you'll get closer to that connection with the motor that I can tell you're expecting. Also, engage the clutch at 1200-1400 max rpm to take off, I consider 1200 rpm the perfect 1st gear engagement revs, trust me. Once engaged in gear and rolling in 1st, and you're rolling, right at 2k get aggressive with the throttle and rev up to 4k,4200,4400,5000. Then shift. But get the momentum going and use the momentum with the shift. You'll land at 2500+ rpm in 2nd, and you will feel that the torque is there. Try to be ginger with the throttle but, still hold throttle, ever so lightly, even when you clutch. I never floor the throttle unless I'm over 6k rpm. This motor is about constant throttle modulation. You open the throttle at different amounts for different scenarios and revs you're at. If you learn what I'm saying. You'll learn how to operate all throttles better. Even your Porsches I think you'll crack this. Then the real fun starts Enjoy your m3
@francisco1v2 жыл бұрын
this dude don't know shit.
@caesarguzman58312 жыл бұрын
This was the worst review ever lol
@boostedsc4040 Жыл бұрын
After having my m3 for about a year now I %100 agree with you, once you learn how to properly use the s54 while driving it’s a driving experience like no other, you don’t need to be going fast to feel connected with the car.
@friguy4444 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Who told him it's a "Touring car" It's NOT. It's a Race Car for the road and track. It's not that it can't gallop miles at a time but it's made for very high revs. This man doesn't yet know how to drive it. IMHO.
@SaintMulaa2 жыл бұрын
comparing a e46 to a buick is crazy especially saying that because you are THEN comparing it to a GT3 lmaooo 🤦🏽♂️
@jjohnstone59812 жыл бұрын
It doesn't feel like a 30k car that's true... it feels like a 75k car.
@mocheen48372 жыл бұрын
I have a 997 S and a E46 M3 manual with mods. They are both good cars.
@niurou2 жыл бұрын
Let's not forget these are 15 to 20 year old cars. They've been used, neglected and abused. You can't just compare them to the brand new cars. Compare them after you replace All the rubber bushings, mounts, ball joints, steering coupler, do all the maintenance jobs, then talk.
@duubow2 жыл бұрын
I find it extremely hard to believe that someone paid 23k for this car with all of that big 3 not being done. That person is looking at 10k investment the moment they buy it. 2 he says it's not a track car. I thought that's exactly what the E46 M3 was meant for. It's a street legal track car, hence the high 8k revs that you can never legally reach on public roads.
@duubow2 жыл бұрын
@Brett Johnson Then he said hitting the sport button tightens up the dampening...lol not in the E46 lol
@m3izzy7792 жыл бұрын
Gotta agree with most comments, This car was not driven how it was intended to. You shifted at around 4k rpms majority of the time,and that's when the vanos kicks in. Also all e46 m3 need the big 3 there's no way to know if you need rod bearings without actually taking them out and the subframe with out actually dropping it.
@nathankwok20402 жыл бұрын
all s54’s need vanos/subframe and rod bearings. Right around 100k it’s about time to do it regardless of it being taken care well or not. Just do it for the peace of mind. Likewise nice car.
@the__man2 жыл бұрын
wheen u kompare a porsha getethr33 to thus 20yr old car it sux LOL
@melltubemell2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@pa54592 жыл бұрын
Why are you comparing a gt3 with an M3 to begin with ? 😅 I just bought mine after owning several other e46’s it’s my first M. Am loving every drive. The big 3’s are already done on my car and also a tune. Running 373hp now.
@melltubemell2 жыл бұрын
good looking car!
@CIREM32 жыл бұрын
You are comparing an almost 20 year old car to 4-5 year old examples?
@E28Source2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s not fair but a fun take.
@jonashedman1312 жыл бұрын
@@E28Source a pointless one imo.
@duubow2 жыл бұрын
Also comparing it to a 200k car.
@caesarguzman58312 жыл бұрын
If it's soft in the front its probably because the bushings are shot lol. It needs new front control arm bushings, and lollipop bushings .
@mocheen48372 жыл бұрын
I have the full Dinan suspension package and it sits on 19” HRE wheels and Perelman PZeros. It still handles great.
@jcoon8102 жыл бұрын
Great POV shot.
@darklegion77802 жыл бұрын
In europe is too late the prices went wild.
@mycarstrackdaysandfails97932 жыл бұрын
How much do you think mine is worth? Carbon roof, floor enforced , head gasket new Cometic MLS, rodbearings new BMW orig, ex UK properly transformed to LHD , 2002 142000miles
@darklegion77802 жыл бұрын
@@mycarstrackdaysandfails9793 hmm 30k+ maybe much more. Around 45k €
@frankfraga2952 жыл бұрын
You really should look into making other KZbin videos not car related. This car is well loved for a reason and you seem not to understand what makes cars special. Don’t forget the same era 996 gt3 rs was only 10 seconds faster than the e46 m3 csl around the Nurburgring.
@E28Source2 жыл бұрын
The point of the review is to not be like other reviews.
@964tractorboy2 жыл бұрын
At over 100k miles it could easily need rod-bearings. Could...
@superdiver.2 жыл бұрын
There’s less SMG cars now, so manual lost the edge.
@_kunkle2 жыл бұрын
sounds like buddy needs to drive a csl on some real suspension...
@tuurbow2 жыл бұрын
Flat 6?? Dude if you dont even know what motor this car has, how do you expect us to take your review seriously.
@uThirstyP2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 E46 Alpina White with imola red interior and thinking of selling it. It’s an smg wich i know it’s not as sought after but what do you think I should list it at? It has 138,000 miles
@caesarguzman58312 жыл бұрын
Are the big 3 done? Clean title? If no big 3 around 18-20k
@uThirstyP2 жыл бұрын
@@caesarguzman5831 cleaner title yes, no big 3 done. Honestly I didn’t even know about them til recently. Maybe I’ll look into getting them done before listing. Do you know what the cost is for all 3 usually?
@caesarguzman58312 жыл бұрын
@@uThirstyP the big 3 is 1. Rod bearings, can cost between 1500 and 2500, 2. Subframe floor rei forcent, with new bushings and roads. Can cost around 1500 to 2000. 3. Is the vanos bulletproofing, which can cost between 1200-1800. It all depends on the shop..
@caesarguzman58312 жыл бұрын
@@uThirstyP we have the same name bro, lol. I also have am e46 m3. Mine has two of the 3 done. I got tge rod bearings done and the subframe...
@mocheen48372 жыл бұрын
I have 80,000 miles on my 6 speed E46 M3. I had the subframe inspected and it was clear. I am looking into getting the big 3 done. I was quoted $5,000 just for the sub frame reinforcement. I was hoping to get all 3 done for under $5,000.
@PaleD2 жыл бұрын
I have a CSL with a flat 6 too, road berings are fresh, Vanos is completed and the floor was inspected. It's a manual from the year of 2006 with the funny m colors on the seat inserts. Has a running horse logo on the exhaust tips maybe its ferrari exhaust. How much do you think is worth? oh 143k miles...
@PaleD2 жыл бұрын
oh also has sport buttom with RPM boost and super solid dampers