JBM3

Pic's now include carbon fiber bonnet! ?

On 5/1/2018 at 9:20 AM, exextatic said:

By flap, he means this: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-european-bmw-parts/csl-intake-flap/11617833498~oee/

 

Looks like you already have Karbonius' CF replacement, based on your pictures.

If you did want to run the genuine CSL flap, you'll need to have an MSS54HP DME modified to have the H-Bridge IC to actuate the flap.

There are a few other parts you'll need for your conversion which I didn't see pictured:

• MSS54HP DME (your car may have an MSS54HP or an MSS54)
• MAP sensor (unfortunately BMW/Bosch has stopped producing the 'proper' sensor, but take a look at this thread)
• IAT (Intake Air Temperature) sensor P/N 13621739510, 12521427615, 12521732635
• Air filter
• Air rail P/N 13417833597
• Vent hose P/N 11157833649
• Other bits if your car is SMG (fluid tank & bracket)

Thanks for pointing these out These aren't pictured as they are still in transit

18 minutes ago, JohnM575 said:

Great purchase going with the Karbonius airbox. I'm considering picking up up one of the revised Geoff Steel airboxes when I'm over in the UK later this year.

Are you doing the full CSL conversion with flap and MAP sensor/custom tune? Who's doing the install?

 @JohnM575 I don't know alot about whats happening next to tell you the truth, @HELLBM are doing the install/tune ect.

In terms of the flap I don't actually know where to get one 

4 minutes ago, M3AN said:

Wow, you're not doing things by half! And I'm really interested to see that GTR hood, does it use pins?

Although I'm not interested in companies that claim "amazing gains" without posting dyno charts that they must already have (you can't make a performance exhaust without a lot of dyno time) it sure looks pretty!

Does that K&N setup for the e46 really cost $1,000? $120 for the filter and $880 for the other two bits?

 

@M3AN looking at pins! it doesn't come with pins so will have to be a "once its on" decision, I dont as yet if it "needs" them.

I totally agree with you in terms of company's that claim x amount of HP per part I am a realist and the dyno will be the true argument settler! 

Yes the K&N air intake system is $675 USD that's about $954 NZD, the you have import taxes of about $200.

Thought I'd share today's arrival, very exciting times!

• Karbonius CSL Air intake - Box, Snorkel.

              Have decided to go with carbon fiber trumpets over OEM plastic trumpets.

• Carbon Fiber M3 GTR Style Vented Bonnet.

      Muffler (already on my car): https://www.agency-power.com/shop/titanium-muffler-exhaust-bmw-m3-e46/

My M3:  http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/59830-new-forum-member-on-the-north-shore-e46-m3/

@zero The rims are 19's, staggered. The front tyres are 235/35/19 and the Back's 265/30/19.

@zero Don't think they are BBS wheels, Have the little "M" badges just below the center cap. Got them imported from the UK

The memories..... a real wake up call and blessing in disguise, glad I didn’t own my m3 first!

Hi All,

New to the Bimmer forum thought id give it ago, proud owner of a 2005 e46 M3 (SMG). Have owned for about 3 years (bought it when I was 19) and have loved every moment! Obsessively maintained to always be looking/running her best but did not come as it currently looks as I thought it could do better and wanted to make it my own. Fortunate enough to have full service history which was important as it’s done more km’s than most. 

Joined the forum to learn more about BMW’s and see/learn what others out there have done to there’s to make them better and possibly go along to some meets as iv never been to one.

Future plans include CSL air intake ect, agency power headers, mid pipes.

GTR vented bonnet on its way from overseas. Carbon fibre going to be pained car colour with vented grills left black.