Rebuilding and Modifying a $4000 BMW E46 M3 - Part 8

[@TC9700Gaming]

Really enjoying these E46 videos guys! Definitely gives me some insight into what I need to be updating on mine

[@fedolfs]

11:41 I don't want to get to many of the connectors 12:39 fires power washer all over it hahaha

[@lucascoebergh396]

i always put the m3 csl motor mounts in my cars! they are great! dont have the oil filled core but still dampen the annoying vibrations. you can order them at any dealer. they are often called groupe N or simple e46 m3 csl motor mounts. they are urethane filled rubber bushings and the work amazing! ps: did you guys check for the clutch delay valve in the hydraulic line? taking that out gives a lot better feeling pedal

[@MikeRT4]

Just trying to help, but as good as the Powerflex bushes are, they don't work on the FCA (even the black series doesn't last more than a few months of aggressive use). I'd suggest getting the Turner Motorsport monoball FCAB for this particular application. However, knowing how video editing works, I suspect it is too late and they are already fitted LOL ;).

[@hondatrix]

I agree on the Powerflex stuff...

[@MX5cinematography]

Like this so they can see it

[@DefSR7]

Urethane bushings don't really work on anything. Grease squeezes out pretty quickly, and the high friction in the joint makes the car handle like crap. Rubber is better than urethane by significantly reducing friction (they wind up like a spring). Spherical bearings/rod ends/monoballs are by far a better solution if you want more isolation than a rubber bushing as the friction stays low, and compliance goes away. But you're right, they don't tend to last long in lots of BMW applications due to the high loading.

[@99EclipseGSX]

Yup, urethane is a bad idea in any component that moves at all. I think it has its place for engine or subframe mounts but that’s about it. Turner spherical FCABs and RTABs are the way to go for this car.

[@Savorychicken41]

When those brake rotor hold bolts get stripped what I do is use a Dremel tool to cut a deep line then I just use a flat head driver to screw them off. Works every time.

[@lb9gta307]

I usually cuss off the Europian automotive industry for using wheel bolts rather than studs like the rest of the world making those rotor hold bolts necessary and the previous tech for fucking it up prior to and during cutting the slot for a flat tip screwdriver

[@TheZohanLohan]

Impact driver works fantastic (no, not an impact gun)

[@lb9gta307]

@@TheZohanLohan yes, but only if the last person to work on it didn't strip it.

[@antoniexbrayat8758]

I am following your channel since 2014 i rarely comment but today i want to give you a big thumb up for all your hard work . So much great times looking you video . Good job guys carry on.

[@BVM03]

Guys super clean or purple power can etch soft metals. I assure you if you try Shout liquid laundry detergent you'll never use anything else. I use it on everything. It would make my dirt bikes, atvs etc look brand new after being covered in all that Florida red clay.

[@JusttRelaxx]

I looove when somebody CLEAN or/and WASH the components and work areas.

[@dongkyukim3580]

wow that flex disc/guibo looks great for so many miles!

[@petersimas40]

Nothing feels better then degreasing your engine/trans/bay. Nothing feels worse when you forget to cover your windshield up before degreasing your engine/trans/bay 🙃🙃🙃. Keep up the good work guys, love the channel!!! 👍👍👍🙌🙌🙌

[@21acaine39]

wow i like the tunes, such a happy tune

[@casper3t]

You should get about 10hp+ gains with headers and if you tune it without headers you should get even more

[@MR_equis]

Get Euro headers or long tube headers without cats. It makes a nice difference.

[@tuurbow]

Loving this series, keep up the great work!

[@Namesi]

Think twice about swapping the plastic clutch pivot pin for steel or aluminum; the small hole or boss that the pivot pin sits in is cast into the transmission housing and is prone to cracking - when this happens you are now out an entire transmission. Much cheaper to simply replace the plastic pivot pin and sleep easy knowing it will break before the transmission casting does!

[@hackengineering401]

Maybe if they're made wrong... We've sold hundreds of ours with zero issues

[@optimusplange1]

I was wondering what the hold up was! Lol happy to see progress on this, can’t wait for the Subaru stiff to start.

[@supercarmio]

that engine and bay came out cleannnn. good stuff!

[@HFMartini6]

you might wanna look into reinforced Suspesnion Parts made by Meyle, they might be what you're looking for as beginner Drifters as they still give you that OEM feeling while being able to take a lot more punishment.

[@kylejohnston9172]

Try a left handed drill bit for the rotor screws

[@hackengineering401]

Nice episode guys!

[@Doggepp]

You should check out a swedish company called "Millway" they make the best bushings and arms in existence for these cars. Its the only brand people in Europe run, pretty much makes powerflex look like legos. Hit them up

[@JT-nc5ib]

You can replace the balljoints in those arms. BMW doesn’t say any of there front control arms are serviceable, however you can buy Meyle balljoints for those arms. They are not difficult to replace with a press either.

[@J-Eagan]

JT Lyons isn’t that only for the Meyle branded control arms for the e46?

[@JT-nc5ib]

Jack Eagan I have pressed Meyle balljoints into Lemforder control arms, so I do not think so.

[@1dickycat]

Haha that poke to Larry Chen at the end

[@altimatic2183]

budds bmw in oakville, near the bronte go train station good times good times i once worked on my car in the parking lot of that train station when i was younger. so stupid haha

[@mapwheel00]

Track test that 911, PT. Some day you'll be a gray old man (like Dave) and you'll be sitting there with regret, "man, I wish I had track-tested the 911".

[@KennyZoobs]

Great video as always!

[@BenFreedmanRacing]

Condor bushings for the engine mounts!

[@tosinn364]

I think you guys should add headers and a tune

[@pFbSpecV]

Well done guys! Hopefully I'm off work for the live video!!

[@mohammadshahin4922]

11:27 do I spy a Vanos seal ;) PLEEEASE do a detailed DIY on your process. There aren't many out there and we would love it!!

[@TheSandman121212]

DO NOT PUT POWERFLEX FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ON!!!!! They are notorious for quickly falling apart. (heat issue). Powerflex rear trailing arm bushings are fine.

[@riazyusuf2204]

That two plastic guides are called vernos

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Hack are great

[@cajunspecial238]

My favorite Canadians are back at it again..... Greetings from Louisiana

[@jonburnquist]

Do you guys plan on doing the rear subframe reinforcements, rear subframe is notorious for cracking the mounting area

[@AtaTabesh]

I love everything about you guys. 💕

[@BrandonNC]

Notification squad 🤙🤙 great work as always

[@danielstoscup755]

Nice music!

[@k23turbo80]

You guys are gonna fab the turbo now right ? Lol

[@dmasterson12]

Where'd you go skiing?

[@xozindustries7451]

You will find that card in a coat pocket or in the washing machine one day, never fails

[@lb9gta307]

I see you had Dov there doing the difficult job of supervising

[@juniwalk]

Did you get a lot of water in the car after washing that opened ECU box? :D

[@kashv2500]

Once you're done drifting, stick the s54 in the e28 👀

[@AtaTabesh]

You guys removed that engine faster than I smashed that like button!

[@Fordman7575]

It's pretty bad when the manufacture has their own engine degreaser! The oil leaks saved it from rusting as bad as it could have been.

[@S1ckbg]

There is no bmw engine and transmission known to mankind thats not leaking from several places so its common to find oil all over the place in the engine bay :D My bmw mechanics likes to say if its not leaking there is no oil in it :D

[@robc1014]

Kinda weird that the brake discs weren’t oem drilled discs.

[@elijahherman]

Most iconic duo since peanut butter and jelly

[@mohammadshahin4922]

Noooo. power flex FCAB are known to seperate IN THE CAR and will lead to the FCA falling out. Enthusiasts just stick with OEM!!!!

[@1dickycat]

So was this Pete's first vaca with the new wifey?

[@MrEp1kk]

next time on Speed "Dating" Academy... xD

[@Tommikegetitright101i]

GET CATLESS HEADERS TRUST ME!!!! ASAP

[@streetboyschematics]

No removal video? NoNO

[@Pengajim]

Did you just say we had to pay to participate in a 'test'?

[@Tyler-nh7dx]

9:39 hamburger

[@vmoutsop]

OK, when you say "more of a permanent fix" when talking about E46 M3 rod bearings you'd better elaborate because you got my attention and I'm not going anywhere until you explain. OK? I'm just going to sit here and wait...

[@timaustin110]

Oven cleaner works better

[@basithph8958]

I am already looking on Craigslist for a cheap M3 E46 for a 2JZ swap!

[@revolutionday1]

Idiot.....

[@Svrcko944]

That is so wrong 😂

[@J-Eagan]

Just get an e46 323 or 328, same car lol, just a few differences that aren’t that big if you’re willing to fabricate and swap an entire drivetrain.

[@TABRO284]

Karcher jet washers are way over rated.

[@Turshin]

GERMAN ENGINEERING!!!!!🙃🙃🙃

[@Wheemer]

BMW fanboy alert! Take your head out of the sand so you can properly recognize BMW's many deficiencies. Just because it's an M series means nothing. I assure you there are much better headers possible. Just removing the cats alone would gain power, so any header that does that will most certainly make more power.

[@nevrcm3261]

for my e46 M3 i did fabspeed stepped headers, moved the cats to Section 1 w/ 200 cells. This is close to the CSL set-up. Also, I did a Rogue Engineering x-pipe. Definite improvement from my butt dyno.

[@Wheemer]

@@nevrcm3261 Sounds like a nice street setup... I was thinking more from the track mindset, like removing them completely. At least they would be nice like you have them, then maybe you could bolt in test pipes for track day.

[@nevrcm3261]

@@Wheemer yep for street...and test pipe swap for track. it will be a fun drifter!

[@revolutionday1]

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[@lb9gta307]

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[@revolutionday1]

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[@lb9gta307]

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[@revolutionday1]

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[@lb9gta307]

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