I'm giving my E46 318ci a freshen up as part of a motor swap project and am looking for guidance as to what is most likely needing to be done from those with more experience with the E46 / BMW in general. Its done nearly 200,000km and maintenance so far (i just purchased for this project) looks to have been at the 'must do' only end of the spectrum based on the tar its running where engine oil should be and the front control arm bushings that are stuffed.
I've got some 330 components to go in so will be giving these the love and swapping in when the time is right. Specifically I have front knuckles and calipers, rear subframe / diff / brakes and axles plus drive shaft which will need to be modified at some point.
So far the shopping list is below. The obvious omission is shocks / struts / springs / ARB's which I will do later once the project is mobile and finances evaluated. I want to do the harder to get to pieces while I have things in pieces:
Rear chassis / subframe reinforcement kit
Goodridge braided brake hoses
Powerflex bushings (ref numbers 1,3,10,11,17,18,19,25,26)
Front control arm bushing set
Rear trailing arm bushing set
Rear subframe rear bushings
Rear subframe front bushings
Rear upper arm inner bush (pair)
Rear lower control arm outer bush (pair)
Rear lower control arm inner bush (pair)
Rear diff front mounting bush (pair)
Rear diff rear mounting bush
The Questions:
Is this a generally reasonable approach (essentially replace anything assuming its shot) or overkill and should dial it back to save some cash ?
What items are likely to need doing to get things up to a reasonable standard which I have not covered ? (LCA ball joints etc ?)
Has anybody had experience with Driftshop.com as this is where I am looking to get everything from. Cheaper / better alternatives ?
Best outlet to get brake rotors and pads from ? Looking for slotted only.
I'm giving my E46 318ci a freshen up as part of a motor swap project and am looking for guidance as to what is most likely needing to be done from those with more experience with the E46 / BMW in general. Its done nearly 200,000km and maintenance so far (i just purchased for this project) looks to have been at the 'must do' only end of the spectrum based on the tar its running where engine oil should be and the front control arm bushings that are stuffed. I've got some 330 components to go in so will be giving these the love and swapping in when the time is right. Specifically I have front knuckles and calipers, rear subframe / diff / brakes and axles plus drive shaft which will need to be modified at some point. So far the shopping list is below. The obvious omission is shocks / struts / springs / ARB's which I will do later once the project is mobile and finances evaluated. I want to do the harder to get to pieces while I have things in pieces: Rear chassis / subframe reinforcement kit Goodridge braided brake hoses Powerflex bushings (ref numbers 1,3,10,11,17,18,19,25,26) Front control arm bushing set Rear trailing arm bushing set Rear subframe rear bushings Rear subframe front bushings Rear upper arm inner bush (pair) Rear lower control arm outer bush (pair) Rear lower control arm inner bush (pair) Rear diff front mounting bush (pair) Rear diff rear mounting bush The Questions: Is this a generally reasonable approach (essentially replace anything assuming its shot) or overkill and should dial it back to save some cash ? What items are likely to need doing to get things up to a reasonable standard which I have not covered ? (LCA ball joints etc ?) Has anybody had experience with Driftshop.com as this is where I am looking to get everything from. Cheaper / better alternatives ? Best outlet to get brake rotors and pads from ? Looking for slotted only.