Recent content by Ian_s

Broken! Cylinder 5 con rod bearing had enough at 128k

So to bring this to an end the M3 is dead :( Spun a rod bearing at 128k. Will be having a baby next week so no time to sort it. I did whip the sump off to have a look but the crank was too far gone and would need a regrind. Sold on eBay for spares or repairs, only lost about 2K on the purchase...

I don't know what equipment halfords use but some test for leaks with a vacuum not under pressure. This can suck leaking seals together so they pass the leak test. As soon as there is pressure in the system is leaks.

I like this (I made by own very similar). Regarding the buttons be aware that you will need resistors if you use them for cruise to simulate the oem buttons.

It moves the lateral load transfer distribution towards the rear of the car thus decreasing mechanical grip at that end of the car and increasing it at the other. I.e. it decreases understeer/helps turn in. Similar to running a stiffer rear anti roll bar.

Update time. Rear caliper rebuild: Exhaust fabrication using E90 M3 manifold: Finished: Exhaust manifold installed: Shifter linage finished: Next step is rear bodywork so the oil cooler/tank and exhaust can be finalised.

More updates. A start has been made on the gear shifter which is a genuine shifter and a linkage rod from some random old f1 car I'd never heard of! Loom started with x2 Megane 1.6 injector looms. Fuel system all plumbed in. Cam driven alternator

Just a little update: The suspension is coming along, refurbed wishbones with new bushes and ball joints. Eliseparts rear uprights The engine and gearbox are in the for final time (hopefully!) You can just see the camshaft driven alternator on the left which took some time to machine the...

I'd say it starts the change as soon as the paddle is released. The shift speed depends on the gearbox setting and how much throttle you have on. I paid someone on cutters to do my csl softwsre as its a bit more involved than normal coding.

I'm meh on the plate, it came with it and I didn't pay any extra for it. I've played with a few bits software wise. Got the CSL smg software which is nice. I've changed the DME to adjust the throttle map, rev limits, rev limit lights and removed the dyno restrictions and speed limiter. I've...

I can fit my MTB with just the front wheel off. Just put a blanket down first to protect everything.

I thought the forum was lacking E46 M3 threads :wink: I spent a long time looking for a high miles lateish car with good history. The thinking was the money saved on buying the car can go towards any subframe/vanos/smg issues. Most problems don't seem to be mileage related anyway. I was set...

I ran a 25 on an FF for 2 years and it was fine. Sounded a little sluggish turning over in the winter but never failed to start.

Can you pm me the spec please [emoji3]

Theres a decent guide on here. I had most trouble with the top tensioner bolt (torx) purely because I couldn't fit my socket/ratchet in the gap, a torx spanner would make it a piece of piss.