Funkyflynz

4 minutes ago, FIAT 131R said:

I have a full shim kit.   Let me know what size you need.   I can send them pretty quickly so your car is not out of action.

Awesome!  thanks for that, really appreciate it.  Wont be for another couple of months yet.

9 hours ago, Neal said:

Lee

Was talking with the local service manager how was saying that often shimming isn't always required on the e46 m3 on inspection II.

Sure enough, mine was checked and found to be within spec at about 110,000 km. You may end up finding the same.

Im hoping thats the case, but as i will be replacing the head cover gasket I'm going to check them while I'm there just to be safe.  Mine has done nearly 150,000km.  Thanks for the reply, appreciate it.

Interesting, thanks for that, where did you get temporary shim kit from?  can you actually run the car with them?

Looking to do my service 2 inspection including the valve adjustment, while im in there I will also check the Vanos and maybe replace the oil pump disk and cam bolts.

Anyways if valve adjustments are required this is done with shims, a shim kit is $500-700 and you may only end up using a couple.  In the UK and US they have loaner kits that you can rent, has anyone come across anything like this here in New Zealand? 

My other option is to check first then order the new shims - and wait for the new ones to arrive.

Cheers

Any updates on this?

On 9/21/2015 at 11:50 AM, Golfboy666GTI said:

Ive ordered some alcantara from these guys via my Youshop. My plan is to TRY and recover a spare steering wheel and gearknob. Could be an interesting and challenging project.

Any updates on this?

Any plans to run another one of these sessions?  Would be keen to jump in.  Cheers.

saw this for sale on TM, the new owner hasn't shown up here?

Mate, any chance of that burble over-run clip?  i assume this is a semi backfire/crackle on deceleration?

Hi,

Well after 10 years of lusting after an e46 M3 I finally have one sitting in the shed :-) its a 2002 with manual box and around 150k on the clock.  You may know this car as previous owner was on a couple of forums I believe.  It pretty much had all the work done to it that I would have done which has saved me a ton of time and monies, 19" work rims, BC golds, LED lights and a few other bits a pieces.  Its Phoenix Yellow, not a colour I ever liked but its growing on me and it nice to have something that stands out.  The rear subframe has had the HellBM treatment and I'm hoping its mechanically sounds for a good thrashing ;-)

Plans include full service (inspection 2), hopefully a tune from HellBM, some new interior trim to replace worn items, a new steering wheel and racing buckets. and maybe down the road lower diff ratios. 

This is my third BMW, my plunge into euro cars was an E61 MSport 525 wagon, and that lead to another E61 MSport wagon, this time a 550.  Loved both those cars but wanted a weekend warrior that I could swap cogs in. 

Hoping to hit a track or driver training day.