Hey Bill...I want to buy an E46 M3, want to help me do this?

[MrPoopyButthole]

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=464146

For those that don't know, all BMW E46's suffer from the Subframe crack issue, this is a kit you can install to help reinforce the weak areas and prevent it from happening. Looks like fun.

One of the most wildest cars I've had a ride in, is a BMW E46 M3 supercharged....so I have a major soft spot for these cars.

 

[Below Average Joe]

Too many steps.......I got bored.

 

[MrPoopyButthole]

The car is destined to be a classic for sure. If I could, I would have one already.

 

[BillBoost37]

It's a lot of steps Dave.. Doesn't look too difficult though.

 

[16MustangVet]

If you can get it for the right price screw what ever things it may need an E46 M3 is such a badass car......

I too have wanted one since HS and I drool over every E46 M3 I see here in DC!

I highly doubt you'd regret this M3 is called the benchmark for a reason!!!!

 

[ericspecullaas]

get it dave!!! you will love it.

 

[MrPoopyButthole]

I should mention, I'm not really getting an M3.

I wish I could, but not in the right place right now to do so.

 

[Elite6]

I am considering one to replace to GP, right now I am between an E46 M3 & a 335i.
E46 M3 is a nice car but you need to really string out the S54 to get moving quickly, especially compared to the N54 which is super bad ass.

 

[blueguy]

The only thing I got out of all of this is don't buy an E46 M3

 

[BillBoost37]

Yet..you are on a GP forum and bought a GXP. Hmmmmm

 

[blueguy]

At least I don't have to bolt my frame back together?

 

[BillBoost37]

Super glue a transmission or a frame.. hmmmm

 

[blueguy]

I'd rather build a transmission from popsickle sticks than glue the FRAME TOGETHER.

lol

 

[BillBoost37]

Luckily.. on a W body..you can do both.

 

[blueguy]

But, it's a tenth of the cost.

Ha.

 

[MrPoopyButthole]

$140 in parts to glue a frame back together...or $2,500 for a built trans from TEP....or if you build it yourself $1000 or so.

 

[BillBoost37]

More than a grand to build it yourself Dave.

I spent $2K building my first. Clutches, gears/chain, input shaft, converter etc etc.

 

[blueguy]

$140 in parts to glue a frame back together...or $2,500 for a built trans from TEP....or if you build it yourself $1000 or so.

I'd rather spend that kind of money than do that kind of work...

because: lazy misseryians

 

[MrPoopyButthole]

I just took a guess...the GXP will eat transmissions for breakfast

 

[MrPoopyButthole]

In all honesty, that actually looks like fun to me. That how to is very simple, I wouldn't hesitate to do it myself.