My little Bmw M3 E46 SMGII

joHey · 20-07-2012, 10:20 AM

Hello Everybody ,

After spending many hours to read topics of this forum , I decided to start mine...

First of all , I want to say that this forum is a real mine of information.
On this point , American forum are 100X better than French forum !

I also love the good state of mind of the members here

!

Well... Now , let's talk about the car

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October 2003 M3 E46 SMGII with approximately 97 000km ( ~60 000 miles )
Titanium silver with a lot of factory options and some little modifications.

Modifications list :

Engine:
-Stock with only a K&N air filter

Exhaust :
-Bastuck Exhaust

Suspension :
-Eibach Springs
-10mm spacer on the front

Brakes:
-BBK bmw performance ( Brembo 6 pistons from the 135i with CSL discs )

Exterior/Esthetic :
-Carbon fiber CSL diffuser
-Angel Eyes 6000K
-Black grills ( front & side )
-Depo smoked corners
-New headlight lens
-Carbon fiber bmw emblem ( bonnet , trunk , and wheels )

My plan is to make a smooth evolution.

Make purposeful mods for better handling while remaining comfortable for every day.

This is why the rear seats will remain, the car will not emptied ect... I want to keep the strength of the E46 M3 namely his great versatility...

I upgrade the car because I'm since last year a Nürburgring Nordschleife addict.
The first time that I went to the Nürburgring, I have loved this place and now , it's the favorite playground of my car

!

Next modifications that I planned to do :

- Bilstein PSS10 ( or PSS9 ) coilovers

- A set of 18" wheels for the track with semi-slick tires.

I'm sorry for my bad English , I apologize by posting some pics on the Ring ...

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**CraigMillwardCroft** · 20-07-2012, 10:27 AM

Some very good pictures

Roland · 20-07-2012, 02:13 PM

Welcome joHey

Equinox · 20-07-2012, 02:23 PM

Welcome.

After spending the last 2 weeks in France with family I glad that you have proved me wrong as I had decided that residents of France just were not "into" cars.

Glad I was wrong.... now im off to rescue all the old cars that are just standing around rotting away.

Equinox

joHey · 20-07-2012, 02:40 PM

Thank you everybody

!

Equinox : A lot of people in France are not "into" cars...
My impression is that in other country ( Germany , England , US ... ) when people see a beautiful car they say : " Oh great car , lucky owner ! "

In France it's more like : " Look at this Assh... who is driving around with his big car "

It's not everywhere in France but sometimes it's irritating to see that...

I'm 20 years old and people believe that I'm a drug dealer because I drive a BMW

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 20-07-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joHey

Thank you everybody

!

Equinox : A lot of people in France are not "into" cars...
My impression is that in other country ( Germany , England , US ... ) when people see a beautiful car they say : " Oh great car , lucky owner ! "

In France it's more like : " Look at this Assh... who is driving around with his big car "

It's not everywhere in France but sometimes it's irritating to see that...

I'm 20 years old and people believe that I'm a drug dealer because I drive a BMW

Surely not

83SY · 20-07-2012, 07:36 PM

Maybe they think you work for Nescafe?

**alexk** · 20-07-2012, 08:53 PM

Hello and welcome !

Your car looks very nice !

Keep enjoying it and ignore idiots that have no sophistication whatsoever to understand and appreciate engineering brilliance

monkeycsl · 20-07-2012, 10:06 PM

Hi get rid of the k&n filter it will mess up your maf sensor stick with oem filters trust me.

joHey · 20-07-2012, 10:43 PM

Yeah Nescafe , I probably put a sticker on the car next time

.

Monkeycsl: Really for the K&N ? The previous owner took this one on the car ...

Sunday Nürburgring again... Members of this forum will be there

?

20-07-2012, 10:20 AM	#1
joHey Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 11 Casino cash: $704	My little Bmw M3 E46 SMGII Hello Everybody , After spending many hours to read topics of this forum , I decided to start mine... First of all , I want to say that this forum is a real mine of information. On this point , American forum are 100X better than French forum ! I also love the good state of mind of the members here ! Well... Now , let's talk about the car . October 2003 M3 E46 SMGII with approximately 97 000km ( ~60 000 miles ) Titanium silver with a lot of factory options and some little modifications. Modifications list : Engine: -Stock with only a K&N air filter Exhaust : -Bastuck Exhaust Suspension : -Eibach Springs -10mm spacer on the front Brakes: -BBK bmw performance ( Brembo 6 pistons from the 135i with CSL discs ) Exterior/Esthetic : -Carbon fiber CSL diffuser -Angel Eyes 6000K -Black grills ( front & side ) -Depo smoked corners -New headlight lens -Carbon fiber bmw emblem ( bonnet , trunk , and wheels ) My plan is to make a smooth evolution. Make purposeful mods for better handling while remaining comfortable for every day. This is why the rear seats will remain, the car will not emptied ect... I want to keep the strength of the E46 M3 namely his great versatility... I upgrade the car because I'm since last year a Nürburgring Nordschleife addict. The first time that I went to the Nürburgring, I have loved this place and now , it's the favorite playground of my car ! Next modifications that I planned to do : - Bilstein PSS10 ( or PSS9 ) coilovers - A set of 18" wheels for the track with semi-slick tires. I'm sorry for my bad English , I apologize by posting some pics on the Ring ... Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/quote] [/quote]

20-07-2012, 02:13 PM	#3
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20-07-2012, 02:23 PM	#4
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20-07-2012, 08:53 PM	#8
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20-07-2012, 10:43 PM	#10
joHey Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 11 Casino cash: $704	Yeah Nescafe , I probably put a sticker on the car next time . Monkeycsl: Really for the K&N ? The previous owner took this one on the car ... Sunday Nürburgring again... Members of this forum will be there ? Last edited by joHey; 20-07-2012 at 10:56 PM.

20-07-2012, 10:27 AM	#2
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Some very good pictures

20-07-2012, 02:40 PM	#5
joHey Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 11 Casino cash: $704	Thank you everybody ! Equinox : A lot of people in France are not "into" cars... My impression is that in other country ( Germany , England , US ... ) when people see a beautiful car they say : " Oh great car , lucky owner ! " In France it's more like : " Look at this Assh... who is driving around with his big car " It's not everywhere in France but sometimes it's irritating to see that... I'm 20 years old and people believe that I'm a drug dealer because I drive a BMW

20-07-2012, 07:36 PM	#7
83SY S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 1,577 Casino cash: $4530	Maybe they think you work for Nescafe?

20-07-2012, 10:06 PM	#9
monkeycsl S5 - Full Throttle BMX Park Champion! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: essex Posts: 444 Casino cash: $18732	Hi get rid of the k&n filter it will mess up your maf sensor stick with oem filters trust me.