Bloody hell, what a car 🤤I've been dailying a 330ci for 2 years and I look forward to going to work every day, just because I get to drive my car. If I had an M3 I'd probably just live in it full time... 🤣
I have CSL headers, custom section 1 vibrant, section 2 oem with the supersprint street muffler. I removed the supersprint and installed the OEM muffler. It’s SO much better now
What a great video, try and get the CSL front bumper; it will finish off a great look 👍. I have an E36 M3 Evo with a similar setup but no cage or short shift (dont want to butcher my full leather dash). I have Cobra Nogaro leather seats, Brey Kraus seat brackets, fully poly bushed, a blue printed race engine, coil overs etc, and fully restored running gear and BMW respray. Both the E36 and E46 are great cars and handle brilliantly with correctly setup geometry. Just point the thing and floor it. What a feeling and great drive these cars give. As stated, they both have their faults, but well-sorted cars give you a drive you wont get from a new car.
Well put Mark, Sounds like a well sorted car. I can’t say I’d recommend a short shifter like my own as they’re a bit harsh feeling but BMW shifters aren’t great from factory either so a good middle would be ideal. I had a 328i E36 a number of years ago, not a patch on the M3 I’m sure but it was a great car itself and the E36 looks are hard to beat.
Awesome vid. Trust me on this one: toss the poly rtab bushings and throw in uniball. Poly makes the rear trailing arm act funny. This is a well known issue
Definitely a fav ,, still love the 36 but 46 came more solid or rigid as a factory package and the e90 is starting to look pretty decent depending on what you do to it I heard it has more power from factory and it’s definitely wider but all of them have unlimited potential with all the mix and match options available it’s just that age old question how much money do you want to spend? and when is enough enough ? 🚀 lol to infinity and beyond
Personally for me the car with standard csl alloys and the airbox is absolutely perfect. Modified to this level is probably not for everyone, the guy from Stone automotive channel has probably the perfect car visually bar the smg part.
Hi Rab, No, it’s possibly not everyone’s cup of tea but variety is good! His car is excellent, it’s effectively an exact CSL replica externally which for me is one of the best looking cars ever.
@@chrisgarage8023 Chris you’ve probably heard this a bit and not sure if you have the parts, would it not be sensible financially at least to put back to “semi standard” and sell off the after market stuff?
I have almost everything to return to stock, it would just require time but you’re 100% correct that it would be more financially beneficial to return close to stock and sell the parts but it would be a shame to split up such a good car.
@@chrisgarage8023 If doesn’t shift in 4 weeks and we are coming in to the better weather it’s a great option to have. I’m local to you have the same car csl wheels/colour etc manual, so kind speaking from experience and what I feel I’d be looking for if I was in the market.
Lovely cars. Really don’t like the front lip on this one. Too aftermarket looking. Split lip or stock nicer. I must get a carbon air box on mine though. Currently having my bushes done and rear floor support plates.
@@chrisgarage8023 was my pride and joy mate. Was a lot more standard back then, with a few choice mods. looks great now in its club sport guise! Something I always toyed with but never had the bottle to do!
@@sharduljagtap6521 The size is perfect. I'm not a small person, 6'3 230lbs, the e46 feels like it was made for me. The e92 feels too big inside, maybe if it was an e90 I feel different. My daily is a b8.5 S4 and I feel more at home in that car than I do in the e92.
Hey Chris. Basically I am in a similar situation as you with my r33 gtr. I did a full build on mine and I am looking to see to possibly get rid of it for an m3. Do you regret getting rid of your r32?
Hi mate, Not even slightly. The M3 is a far better car to drive in every situation - other than straight line blasts with turbo noises. Lol. There’s always a concern with the engine or rust on the GTRs but in the end, I had similar feelings with the M3 so have since sold it. The GTR is a more special car to own and drive, it the M3 is better to drive. So it depends on your plans for it.
@@chrisgarage8023 I think its just a curse with these old cars. I am in the same boat with worrying about rust and the work that I would have to do to mitigate it. The plan for the m3 is to be a stockish car that I would use 3-4 days a week. I dont even take my GTR out once a week at this point lol. I appreciate the input!
E46 m3 is love bro ❤
Bloody hell, what a car 🤤I've been dailying a 330ci for 2 years and I look forward to going to work every day, just because I get to drive my car. If I had an M3 I'd probably just live in it full time... 🤣
Hi Adam,
The 330ci is a great car as well! Probably a much better daily than my M3. It’s a bit too loud to use all the time unfortunately. Lol
I owned an e46 330d m sport. It was the best car I've ever owned. I can't imagine how much better the m3 would be ❤
Hi Nawaz,
They are great cars to drive! High maintenance but feel special still.
What a fantastic build!
Beautiful car mate. Id say before swapping out that supersprint muffler try adding a resonated mid pipe to tone it down a bit.
That’s the plan. The muffler is a good piece to keep on the car, just needs some decibels removed and some of the rasp if possible.
I have CSL headers, custom section 1 vibrant, section 2 oem with the supersprint street muffler. I removed the supersprint and installed the OEM muffler. It’s SO much better now
What a great video, try and get the CSL front bumper; it will finish off a great look 👍. I have an E36 M3 Evo with a similar setup but no cage or short shift (dont want to butcher my full leather dash). I have Cobra Nogaro leather seats, Brey Kraus seat brackets, fully poly bushed, a blue printed race engine, coil overs etc, and fully restored running gear and BMW respray. Both the E36 and E46 are great cars and handle brilliantly with correctly setup geometry. Just point the thing and floor it. What a feeling and great drive these cars give. As stated, they both have their faults, but well-sorted cars give you a drive you wont get from a new car.
Well put Mark,
Sounds like a well sorted car. I can’t say I’d recommend a short shifter like my own as they’re a bit harsh feeling but BMW shifters aren’t great from factory either so a good middle would be ideal.
I had a 328i E36 a number of years ago, not a patch on the M3 I’m sure but it was a great car itself and the E36 looks are hard to beat.
Awesome vid.
Trust me on this one: toss the poly rtab bushings and throw in uniball.
Poly makes the rear trailing arm act funny. This is a well known issue
Cheers for the info!
If I don't sell it, I'll look into it.
Car looks fantastic! Please film more content with it before you sell, such as POV drive video
I’ll try my best’
Definitely a fav ,, still love the 36 but 46 came more solid or rigid as a factory package and the e90 is starting to look pretty decent depending on what you do to it I heard it has more power from factory and it’s definitely wider but all of them have unlimited potential with all the mix and match options available it’s just that age old question how much money do you want to spend? and when is enough enough ? 🚀 lol to infinity and beyond
M3 E46 ❤❤❤
Stunning car mate, just beautiful.
Thanks Rich,
Can’t take the credit for putting it all together, as mentioned in the video, but it was too nice a car to pass on.
Personally for me the car with standard csl alloys and the airbox is absolutely perfect. Modified to this level is probably not for everyone, the guy from Stone automotive channel has probably the perfect car visually bar the smg part.
Hi Rab,
No, it’s possibly not everyone’s cup of tea but variety is good! His car is excellent, it’s effectively an exact CSL replica externally which for me is one of the best looking cars ever.
@@chrisgarage8023 Chris you’ve probably heard this a bit and not sure if you have the parts, would it not be sensible financially at least to put back to “semi standard” and sell off the after market stuff?
I have almost everything to return to stock, it would just require time but you’re 100% correct that it would be more financially beneficial to return close to stock and sell the parts but it would be a shame to split up such a good car.
@@chrisgarage8023 If doesn’t shift in 4 weeks and we are coming in to the better weather it’s a great option to have. I’m local to you have the same car csl wheels/colour etc manual, so kind speaking from experience and what I feel I’d be looking for if I was in the market.
Looks n sounds amazing 👌🏻
Cheers Aggie!
Amazing looking car 👌
Cheers mate!
Very nice! Cheers! 🥃
Great looking car !!!
Thanks mate!
Hey mate, are those VMR V703 wheels? If so, whats the widths and offsets for the front and rear?
I don’t know what those you’ve written are. The ones on this car a genuine CSL rears and x2 rear reps on the front - 19x9.5 et27.
Lovely cars. Really don’t like the front lip on this one. Too aftermarket looking. Split lip or stock nicer. I must get a carbon air box on mine though. Currently having my bushes done and rear floor support plates.
Hi Lee,
Yeah, not everyone will like the mods but that’s also good. Variety is important. The Airbox is a great piece of kit.
This was my e46 several years ago, if you want to know any history on it give me a message I know it better than most 👍
Hi mate,
Appreciate that offer. It’s a great car.
@@chrisgarage8023 was my pride and joy mate. Was a lot more standard back then, with a few choice mods. looks great now in its club sport guise! Something I always toyed with but never had the bottle to do!
Front wheels poke way too much. Maybe spacers in the rear to make up for it a bit
Hi mate,
Cheers for the feedback.
There’s definitely an imbalance and the rears needs spaced a little but the fronts sit perfect for me.
The best generation of M3
Hey bro, can you link the brake kit?
I take the e92 m3 all day
I’ll need to take one for a spin again soon!
Hy Chris!Could you write me a modification list?
Hi János,
This what I have in my notes;
Oil Pump Rebuilt w/ VAC Motorsport Gear
VAC Motorsport Vanos Hub Gear Upgrade
ALL Engine Sensors Replaced - Genuine Items (cam, crank, knock, TPS etc)
Engine;
- Karbonius Carbon CSL Intake w/ Internal Carbon Trumpets
- Alpha N - has everything in place now to run CSL software
- CSF Alloy Radiator
- CSF Oil Cooler
- Moroso Aluminium Expansion Tank
- Genuine BMW Motorsport Thermostat
- Oil Filter Thermostat Removed
- SAP Removed
- Supersprint Lightweight Exhaust w/ 3” Single Resonated Centre
- Scorpion Decat
Chassis;
- Gosling Racing Half Cage w/ Subframe & Strut Brace
- CSL Rear Alloys - 19x9.5
- Michelin PS4S Tyres
- BC Racing Coilovers
- CSL Geo Setup +3deg F Camber
- Eibach F&R ARBs
- Fully Polybushed (New) - minus engine mounts
- BMW Purple Tag Steering Rack
- AP5000r Front Brakes w/ Floating Discs - BTCC setup
- Braided Brake Lines
- Karbonius Carbon Brake Ducts
- Stud and Nut Conversion
- New Wheel Bearings & Complete Tie/Track Rods
Exterior;
- Genuine CSL Bootlid
- Genuine CSL Diffuser
- Reg - ‘M333 TLW’
- GT Style Front Lip
- Carbon Grills
Interior;
- Sparco QRT Leather/Alcantara Seats
- Gosling Sliding Seat Rails
- Gosling Racing Half Cage w/ Subframe Brace
- RTD Short Shifter
- Retrimmed Steering Wheel
- OEM Nav Headunit
what lip is that?
For sale now?
Yes - on eBay and Fb
The rear diffuser isn’t genuine just so you know
Thanks Paul
how can u tell?
I have an e46 M3 and an e92 M3. I know I'm in the minority here, but I prefer the e46 over the e92.
I'll need to try an E9* and decide. The noise off them is incredible but can't imagine they drive as well as this one.
Why do you prefer the E46?
@@sharduljagtap6521 The size is perfect. I'm not a small person, 6'3 230lbs, the e46 feels like it was made for me. The e92 feels too big inside, maybe if it was an e90 I feel different. My daily is a b8.5 S4 and I feel more at home in that car than I do in the e92.
why you guys stuck at this car 20 year old anyone tried the the new m3? 98% way better than this
Hey Chris. Basically I am in a similar situation as you with my r33 gtr. I did a full build on mine and I am looking to see to possibly get rid of it for an m3. Do you regret getting rid of your r32?
Hi mate,
Not even slightly. The M3 is a far better car to drive in every situation - other than straight line blasts with turbo noises. Lol. There’s always a concern with the engine or rust on the GTRs but in the end, I had similar feelings with the M3 so have since sold it.
The GTR is a more special car to own and drive, it the M3 is better to drive. So it depends on your plans for it.
@@chrisgarage8023 I think its just a curse with these old cars. I am in the same boat with worrying about rust and the work that I would have to do to mitigate it. The plan for the m3 is to be a stockish car that I would use 3-4 days a week. I dont even take my GTR out once a week at this point lol.
I appreciate the input!