Neal

Would it need one for engine transplant ?

325i and 328i have same power quoted by the factory when standard.

Seats would bolt in. Thinking it would be suspension that may need it.

The brand of stacker is on the back of it. NZ new e36s many used Sony units to a certain point. ( my NZ 94 325i) Philips where also used ( wife's 96 328i)

Take a picture of the stacker cartridge and post it up. Might be able to tell from that.

I would have done exactly the same thing. I wouldn't waste time or experiment finding a place to do springs. Too many trashed car stories and double visits.

It's also ironic that the current dealer mechanics get a bashing , old gen bashing the new gen. Kiwi thing. Had a opportunity to talk with one here locally. Had come out from my fav motorcycle dealer and had probably shimmed more valve trains than the majority of car mechanics. Had been working through the BMW courses etc.

I'd have no issue with him doing servicing ( and shims)on my M3 any time but there are quite a number there that I have the same regard for.

wives 328i had two issues which also gave empty fuel light on issues.

1, wire had broken off from fuel sensor (soldered back on with the usual precautions take when working around fuel tanks)

2. A section of wire under rear seat had become damaged and needed replacement ( not obvious to the eye)

I've always treated them as a safety item and look for cost savings elsewhere like coffee addiction for example.

Last set of rotors where $1800 by contrast.

Probably done 600,000 kms in BMs and have always found OE rotors and OE pads the best long term combo. Tried skimming a couple of times but like your experience only was effective for 20,000 km. Down side is brake dust on OEM but never had shaking or out of balance type behaviour.

That's got to be the only Alpine white one left in the country?? The other one I know was written off a few years back I think! Rare colour, very nice, would buy it if it wasn't for the fact I still have this bloody 330i on my driveway that I am trying to get rid of!

Good luck with the sale!!

One more Alpine White down this way. Sits next to a 850 and 635csi highlne 535i and a couple others . Very collectable!

Is the main positive lead out of battery still intact ?

Also check the heavy duty line fuses in box above battery and look for corrosion as well.

Also check battery voltage and make sure its not too low

Alan has the advantage that the compact doors are already opened up. No need to cut the metal.

An alternative to running new amp and cabling iis the technic plug in harness. The mid bass wiring on the e46 is roughly 15 gauge so debatable to replace. Otherwise quite a bit of trim removal is required to route cable through car.

http://www.technicpnp.com/product_purchase/BMW_HiFi_3series_E90-92-93.html

Can't speak from experience but I understand its issues like staying in gear or won't go into and having SMG cog lamp on.

So for those of us running semi-manual-auto gearboxes.

Looks like there are some cheaper options for the repair of failed SMG pumps rather than $3k replacements should failure occur.

DYI repair / repair looks relatively straight forward.

http://burkhart-engineering.com/epages/c2babc39-3494-4a11-bfa8-9e28d50a3799.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/c2babc39-3494-4a11-bfa8-9e28d50a3799/Products/54160

https://youtu.be/yHdnR8rvzbY

Or on car

https://youtu.be/mUZRzsDH3GU

There are Dayton speaker based kits as well for e46. Similar priced and similar performance. If you don't mind a bit of fabrication the Dayton drivers can be brought direct from factory or via parts express for roughly half the price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282067465803?item=282067465803&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

DIY part numbers http://m3support.net/thread/227/300-speaker-upgrade-overhaul-dayton

On e46 they are two piece with locking ring.

Agree on battery size and probably not the best place to compromise on capacity ( use AGM from 7 series myself)

Some will go as far as putting on race batteries for daily drivers and wonder why they end up with electrical gremlins.

Well that sucks! Did you get the rego of the truck?

Have a look at point #3 here it seems you'll need to be careful to comply or perhaps be unable to with protruding bonnet pins.

Edit: also here (PDF) from NZTA.

DZUS fasteners could be an option , these sit flat.

Have them on my removable mini front.

If I win Lotto or skimp on the daughters education I'd do this to mine.

Wondering if the dct trans would fit and if that would over complicate the conversion.......

Anyway back to work .....

Just pointing out that on plenty of E46 M3 the valve clearances often check out fine and as a result don't need shimming. Might be the reason for the comments above.

Mine was last checked at 100,000 km and required no adjustment. It's yet to be touched.

Soundling like they suggested CSL / Mini Cooper Battery size which is popular in the USA for reducing weight

Taylor is well known in Motorsport as being one of the top engine builders in NZ.

Not the same scale as a csl engine, but did the line bored and assembled the long block on my a series turbo. Superb job done by them.

Check out Malpassi and "fuel King" regulator bands . More $100-$150 ish than 300.

Well made and OEM on some older cars.

Ron always has good points and does offer a tidy solution

I didn't pass on some learnings I'd pick with running 45s

dual 45s the key here hence something like a po4070.

45mm like to be filled fast at low pressure. Get minor or spikey fluctuations once full and the Webber float sticks and the fuel gets dumped via the primaries.

Sometimes hitting the 45 float area with a rubber hammer will restore the fuel shut off to the bowl or jumping back on the gas and off. neither is that practical when racing. Not something to find out at the end of a long straight wondering why the power hasn't backed off.

If going for an intank carb fuel pump do the research on flow rate and psi and if the car has a similar power output to your engine, also check if that vehicle has an external regulator to control pressure to determine .

Thought about running a fuel cell with bottom outlets ?

I'd be inclined to do a carter which is well proven in Webber comp car circles (no need for fuel pressure reg)

I sold mine , but did have one for a 45 set up on my mini.

Mod your in tank fuel pump in a similar manner to this. https://youtu.be/8-Q4nDf_Bn4

Try http://www.info.org.nz/?download=e39_jap_2_euro_nav_conversion_mar09.pdf

ACS rims are a good fit on an E36. 17x8 et38.

There's some stock E46 rims in the 17x8 & 8.5 sizes that would probably suit, too.

If using the ACS type 1 16x8 et35s the rear guards need rolling. Had this on my old 325i e36 with 225/55/16s. Filled the arch nicely

Both the zm and 1m hold prices well seems like the mcoupe is slowly going up in value.

Saw a 1m put out higher torque and kW figures that BMW quote. It would be my pick

John would probably have a good laugh at this thread. Always liked his Cars and Bikes.

Fully optioned 2005 M3 just hit 100,000 kms and only $25k