MY E36 & E46 BEEMERS

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2 very neat very sexy cars man. :thumbs:

Both cars are clean Prevan :thumb:

Those splitters, did it come with the M3 ???

I know autostyle also sells splitters that looks like those.

Autostyle has fibre glass ones.

Yeah, although the fibre glass splitters are cheaper rather get the plastic ones because they more durable :thumbs:

 

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After the Sibaya Autox event a few of the Fanatics went to the Autotrix Dyno Day and I put my E46 on the rollers just out of curiosity. She made a humble 94 wkw which I didn't know what to make off. Anyways some of the fellow Fanatics who were present told me that the dyno operators failed to strap the car down and hence the reading should not be taken too seriously.

Well this peaked my curiosity and I decided to do another dyno run. :rollsmile: Before I did the second dyno run on the Speed Shop dyno machine I did a manifold change by getting rid of the E46 manifold with cats and opted for the E36 cat less manifold. The car also has a full after market exhaust which was done by Road Master. Otherwise she is stock. The exhaust was loud before the manifold swop and just got amplified afterwards. She sounds great at high speeds but is freaking annoying when driving normally at low speeds. I have plans to put in resonators to quieten her down a bit.

Anyways, back to the point of the post. I finally got the car back unto the rollers at the Speed Shop about 2 weeks ago and made sure they strapped her down. Here are the graphs






The dyno operator was very surprised and said the graphs were impressive. I don't have enough knowledge on these matters but others who also saw the graphs seemed impressed.

Now obviously the E46 320i (auto in my case) is not a drag racer or dyno monster but that's not the point of me doing the dyno runs. I simply was curious as to what power she would make and how the graphs would look. The car has a few minor mechanical issues which I am hoping to have sorted out very soon. Then I will consider a remap to get her to be a bit more responsive at low rpm. I am also considering a super charger install / build :rollsmile:

Comments are welcome :thumbs:

 

[Diablo Jnr]

the good old days, when the GQ could move under her own Mpower

 

[Twinz]

She is still healthy & strong. An SC will take her to the next level. :thumbs:

 

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the good old days, when the GQ could move under her own Mpower

:biglol: GQ will move again, soon :thumbs:

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

2 very neat very sexy cars man. :thumbs:

Both cars are clean Prevan :thumb:

Those splitters, did it come with the M3 ???

I know autostyle also sells splitters that looks like those.

Autostyle has fibre glass ones.

Yeah, although the fibre glass splitters are cheaper rather get the plastic ones because they more durable :thumbs:

Autostyle currently has the plastic splitters for R295/set

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the good old days, when the GQ could move under her own Mpower

:biglol: GQ will move again, soon :thumbs:

One day is one day :thumbs:

 

[mo_s]

nice cars :thumbs:

 

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2 very neat very sexy cars man. :thumbs:

Both cars are clean Prevan :thumb:

Those splitters, did it come with the M3 ???

I know autostyle also sells splitters that looks like those.

Autostyle has fibre glass ones.

Yeah, although the fibre glass splitters are cheaper rather get the plastic ones because they more durable :thumbs:

Autostyle currently has the plastic splitters for R295/set

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I also saw that this morning. Good price if it is the plastic splitters.

 

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Did another upgrade today.......cluster rings and red needles :rollsmile:

Original



Taken apart



Cluster re-assembled



Back in the car



Sorry, pics were taken with the iPhone and hence rotation incorrect on some pics.

Followed the DIY from E46 Fanatics

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=735867

Very happy with the new look and thanks to Kish and Rufus for the help :ty:

Next upgrade will be the headlights :thumbs:

 

[bmsportzn135i]

After the Sibaya Autox event a few of the Fanatics went to the Autotrix Dyno Day and I put my E46 on the rollers just out of curiosity. She made a humble 94 wkw which I didn't know what to make off. Anyways some of the fellow Fanatics who were present told me that the dyno operators failed to strap the car down and hence the reading should not be taken too seriously.

Well this peaked my curiosity and I decided to do another dyno run. :rollsmile: Before I did the second dyno run on the Speed Shop dyno machine I did a manifold change by getting rid of the E46 manifold with cats and opted for the E36 cat less manifold. The car also has a full after market exhaust which was done by Road Master. Otherwise she is stock. The exhaust was loud before the manifold swop and just got amplified afterwards. She sounds great at high speeds but is freaking annoying when driving normally at low speeds. I have plans to put in resonators to quieten her down a bit.

Anyways, back to the point of the post. I finally got the car back unto the rollers at the Speed Shop about 2 weeks ago and made sure they strapped her down. Here are the graphs






The dyno operator was very surprised and said the graphs were impressive. I don't have enough knowledge on these matters but others who also saw the graphs seemed impressed.

Now obviously the E46 320i (auto in my case) is not a drag racer or dyno monster but that's not the point of me doing the dyno runs. I simply was curious as to what power she would make and how the graphs would look. The car has a few minor mechanical issues which I am hoping to have sorted out very soon. Then I will consider a remap to get her to be a bit more responsive at low rpm. I am also considering a super charger install / build :rollsmile:

Comments are welcome :thumbs:

Prev, those are some nice smooth graphs. :thumbs:

 

[Flash-Gordon]

Awesome Cars!! raise:raise:

Love the E36 :inlove:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Looking good :thumbs:

 

[Peejay]

Looks good Prev.

Well done. :thumbs:

 

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After the Sibaya Autox event a few of the Fanatics went to the Autotrix Dyno Day and I put my E46 on the rollers just out of curiosity. She made a humble 94 wkw which I didn't know what to make off. Anyways some of the fellow Fanatics who were present told me that the dyno operators failed to strap the car down and hence the reading should not be taken too seriously.

Well this peaked my curiosity and I decided to do another dyno run. :rollsmile: Before I did the second dyno run on the Speed Shop dyno machine I did a manifold change by getting rid of the E46 manifold with cats and opted for the E36 cat less manifold. The car also has a full after market exhaust which was done by Road Master. Otherwise she is stock. The exhaust was loud before the manifold swop and just got amplified afterwards. She sounds great at high speeds but is freaking annoying when driving normally at low speeds. I have plans to put in resonators to quieten her down a bit.

Anyways, back to the point of the post. I finally got the car back unto the rollers at the Speed Shop about 2 weeks ago and made sure they strapped her down. Here are the graphs






The dyno operator was very surprised and said the graphs were impressive. I don't have enough knowledge on these matters but others who also saw the graphs seemed impressed.

Now obviously the E46 320i (auto in my case) is not a drag racer or dyno monster but that's not the point of me doing the dyno runs. I simply was curious as to what power she would make and how the graphs would look. The car has a few minor mechanical issues which I am hoping to have sorted out very soon. Then I will consider a remap to get her to be a bit more responsive at low rpm. I am also considering a super charger install / build :rollsmile:

Comments are welcome :thumbs:

Prev, those are some nice smooth graphs. :thumbs:

Thanks JP, the E46 is running well at the moment.

Thanks everyone

 

[OppositeLockMT]

That speedo looks so much better now, I really want to do it but I'm scared I will break something :fencelook:

 

[bmsportzn135i]

Im glad to hear youre getting it sorted out. I think a SC on her will be awesome! What sort of cost are you looking at for a SC?

 

[Mr.k]

Hhahahhahah red marker! myself and preyen did the same awhile back....makes a big difference.... well to me

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That speedo looks so much better now, I really want to do it but I'm scared I will break something :fencelook:

its actualy very easy if u have small hands

 

[Kish2604]

It's looking shexy bru...

Gonna do mine tomorrow...

 

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Im glad to hear youre getting it sorted out. I think a SC on her will be awesome! What sort of cost are you looking at for a SC?

I had my mind all set on a supercharger and then started thinking about just getting a newer car with more power. Still in 2 minds on what to do but I am looking at a few options. If I keep her I will definitely charge her soon.

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That speedo looks so much better now, I really want to do it but I'm scared I will break something :fencelook:

It's a fairly simple mod and risk of breaking something is really small. Do the mod and you will be happy.

 

[OppositeLockMT]

Hhahahhahah red marker! myself and preyen did the same awhile back....makes a big difference.... well to me

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That speedo looks so much better now, I really want to do it but I'm scared I will break something :fencelook:

its actualy very easy if u have small hands

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Got huge hands.