Idk... I remember hearing about 996 brakes actually stopping worse than stocks with textar pads for the street. Where it shines was heat resistant on the track but the competition/csl rotors wear down quick on the track. I had them ready to install but I decided to sell them and stick with stock.
My word for your M3 is”STUNNING!” The overall stance, wheel fitment, how clean she is, along with your MODS, make her a Looker. See where you when to black engine grills. The black fender gills give a tucked look. Haven’t read all the comments, but what are you wearing on the front and rear axles for shoes? Keep it Up.
@@tp_e46 Thanks, they look great! Had been thinking of going with the 19" version of this wheel, but this is making me second guess. Guessing tires are 265/35?
How does everyone feel about status gruppe headers? My coworker bought his long ago new and never used them. I’ve been hearing fitment is not so good but time will tell So far I’ve done an eventuri intake and Bluebus Bluetooth module
nice nice! I just picked up an e46 M3. now i am looking into making exhaust sound a bit better lol where did you get your headers? does it need a tune?
There was a forum member way back in the day who sold them out of the UK. While you done need a tune, I'd still recommend getting one to optimize it. Enjoy the M3!
Not at all. It's all down to your pad choice. I'm running the OEM Porsche pads so there's no squeal. If you're opting for a more track/aggressive pad setup, you're more likely to find they'll squeal when cold
My specific one is no longer available but this would be the equivalent: ushilife Wireless CarPlay Adapter for Car Screen with Android System 4.4+ Support GPS Navigation Mirroring Casting SiRi Assistant Voice Control Touch Screen Need to Install APK a.co/d/bYCUyA2
Never take e46 M3 modification advice from someone who replaces god-tier tires (pilot sports) with Continentals. 1) catless headers: The misconception is this car has a restricted exhaust system, which is NOT true. If you convert to catless, you'll LOOSE POWER, not gain. That's why his e46 M3 is no longer able to do the famous 2nd-gear chirp at 1:07 . To convince of "additional 15whp," you shoulda showed the before/after results of your dyno runs. 2) Coilovers: Yes, it'll look better sitting lower, but make no mistake, it WON'T handle better. From factory, this car has one of the stiffest/most balanced suspensions. Damn near impossible to improve. 3) Brakes: This car is fitted with one of the best braking systems. It feels like a PlayStation 4 controller. However, they fade ON A TRACK after prolonger hard braking. So if you don't plan on tracking your e46 M3, you don't need brake mods. This is a sportscar Road&Track magazine calls g.o.a.t. I find it absolutely hilarious when people say they can make it better 😅 It's not a damn 350z
"It feels like a PlayStation 4 controller" 💀💀 Literally everything you've said has been disproven by other videos, forums and are well documented. I feel sorry for whoever listened to this godforsaken advice
I must say that your worship of the brand is remarkable, but you’re misunderstanding the E46, M3 platform. She’s begging to breath, be way better suspund, go quicker, stop faster, be modern with WiFi and better ergonomic’s. This version is a more capable than what the factory provided.
Best mod would be removing that barbaric front lip
Idk... I remember hearing about 996 brakes actually stopping worse than stocks with textar pads for the street. Where it shines was heat resistant on the track but the competition/csl rotors wear down quick on the track. I had them ready to install but I decided to sell them and stick with stock.
My word for your M3 is”STUNNING!” The overall stance, wheel fitment, how clean she is, along with your MODS, make her a Looker. See where you when to black engine grills. The black fender gills give a tucked look. Haven’t read all the comments, but what are you wearing on the front and rear axles for shoes? Keep it Up.
Thanks for the kind words! They're apex EC7 wheels.
Great video! Those wheels look fantastic
Thank you! EC-7s are a slept on wheel
Fantastic video Travis!
APEX EC-7's are totally slept on! Are these 18" (they look to be) or could you post specs?
Totally a slept on wheel. 18x9.5 et 22 all around
@@tp_e46 Thanks, they look great! Had been thinking of going with the 19" version of this wheel, but this is making me second guess. Guessing tires are 265/35?
I would go 18s personally (currently running 265/35/18). 18s give you more tire options and rides better too.
@@tp_e46 def hear that ... slightly cheaper too. You've given me lots to think about! Thanks again!
@@tp_e46 How much camber are you running at the front?
How does everyone feel about status gruppe headers? My coworker bought his long ago new and never used them. I’ve been hearing fitment is not so good but time will tell
So far I’ve done an eventuri intake and Bluebus Bluetooth module
Wouldn't 1st modification be to reinforce the infamous rear subframe.
I don't consider that a mod. That's regular maintenance on an E46 lol
nice nice! I just picked up an e46 M3. now i am looking into making exhaust sound a bit better lol where did you get your headers? does it need a tune?
There was a forum member way back in the day who sold them out of the UK. While you done need a tune, I'd still recommend getting one to optimize it. Enjoy the M3!
Do you notice that your Brembo Set-Up Squeaks or is any louder than stock? I'm close to ordering, but nervous about the noise possibility...
Not at all. It's all down to your pad choice. I'm running the OEM Porsche pads so there's no squeal. If you're opting for a more track/aggressive pad setup, you're more likely to find they'll squeal when cold
i have akebonos with dampers and it still squeeks@@tp_e46
Could you link the carplay unit you fit in? I'm trying to find one for my e46 m3 and i'm not sure what to get.
My specific one is no longer available but this would be the equivalent:
ushilife Wireless CarPlay Adapter for Car Screen with Android System 4.4+ Support GPS Navigation Mirroring Casting SiRi Assistant Voice Control Touch Screen Need to Install APK a.co/d/bYCUyA2
Got a link for the brake kit?
No company will sell you the kit I have. I pieced it all together (used 996 calipers, CSL rotors, RallyRoad caliper brackets and SS lines)
What all did you have to do to fit the 996 brakes?
Front calipers need to be machined at the mounting points, rear calipers need the lines reversed. After that, just need RR brackets
Hey, I was wondering what are those rims, bbs? Because the concavity actually makes the whole car pop.
Apex EC-7
@@tp_e46 thx man, I appreciate it🤝
?What are these wheels called?
Apex EC-7
Hey, did you need to recode the ecu after changing the headers?
While not 100% necessary, if you want the most out of them I would
Does it throw up a fault code? Engine light?
If you go full carless, it will throw a CEL
hey man, did you get catless headers and keep the OEM section 3?
No I have an eisenmann race exhaust
lol why does your license plate stick out so far
Gotta make sure the cops see it from a mile away
CSL trunk 🤌🏽
Catless header flag tune
Never take e46 M3 modification advice from someone who replaces god-tier tires (pilot sports) with Continentals. 1) catless headers: The misconception is this car has a restricted exhaust system, which is NOT true. If you convert to catless, you'll LOOSE POWER, not gain. That's why his e46 M3 is no longer able to do the famous 2nd-gear chirp at 1:07 . To convince of "additional 15whp," you shoulda showed the before/after results of your dyno runs. 2) Coilovers: Yes, it'll look better sitting lower, but make no mistake, it WON'T handle better. From factory, this car has one of the stiffest/most balanced suspensions. Damn near impossible to improve. 3) Brakes: This car is fitted with one of the best braking systems. It feels like a PlayStation 4 controller. However, they fade ON A TRACK after prolonger hard braking. So if you don't plan on tracking your e46 M3, you don't need brake mods.
This is a sportscar Road&Track magazine calls g.o.a.t. I find it absolutely hilarious when people say they can make it better 😅 It's not a damn 350z
"It feels like a PlayStation 4 controller" 💀💀
Literally everything you've said has been disproven by other videos, forums and are well documented. I feel sorry for whoever listened to this godforsaken advice
I must say that your worship of the brand is remarkable, but you’re misunderstanding the E46, M3 platform. She’s begging to breath, be way better suspund, go quicker, stop faster, be modern with WiFi and better ergonomic’s. This version is a more capable than what the factory provided.
the first mod you shouldve done is convert it to SMG!
😂😂
Smg is superior to manual so you’re right
I love my manual but driving an smg with build journal smg tube is 🔥
PFFT 😂😂😂
😂😂 funny.. I like SMG however no need to do that swap when you can pick up a cheap M3 cabrio w/SMG in it already.
What headunit is that?
Xtrons
Reject modernity, strip your interior 💀