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Forum: General E46 Forum 04-13-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 836
Posted By johntrhodes81
Both rwd and awd came in manuals.

Both rwd and awd came in manuals.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-10-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 836
Posted By johntrhodes81
However BMW would allow people to special order...

However BMW would allow people to special order colors that where ZHP or M only. I ordered an Imola red wagon from the factory but had to add the body kit myself.

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Forum: Suspension & Braking 03-03-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By johntrhodes81
Just use a hack saw. Or if m3 they can be pushed...

Just use a hack saw. Or if m3 they can be pushed out.

John

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Forum: Suspension & Braking 02-23-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 289
Posted By johntrhodes81
So no one with any experiences with Z3 vs ZHP...

So no one with any experiences with Z3 vs ZHP racks?
Forum: Suspension & Braking 02-23-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 289
Posted By johntrhodes81
Z3 vs ZHP steering rack

I have searched many times on this subject here and on the net but don't find much. There are many threads that discuss the Z3 rack and others that discuss the 712, 9/01+330, ZHP rack. But I can't...
Forum: Forced Induction Forum Sponsored by Active Autowerke 02-21-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By johntrhodes81
It doesn't seem that complicated to me. Maybe I...

It doesn't seem that complicated to me. Maybe I am crazy. To me the S54 seems to have alot of advantages:
Iron Block, Better for boost, (better head studs)
Head flows better than M54
More...
Forum: Forced Induction Forum Sponsored by Active Autowerke 02-20-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By johntrhodes81
S54 Block + ESS Twinscrew

I keep having ideas of mating an S54 long block and an ESS twinscrew. Not sure if others have thought of this. As you know the twinscrew normally connects to the M52TU/M54. My thought is build an...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 01-25-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 340
Posted By johntrhodes81
Running koni fsd. Comfort and handling upgrade. ...

Running koni fsd. Comfort and handling upgrade. Weird to have both but true.


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Forum: General E46 Forum 01-22-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By johntrhodes81
So take off the steering wheel and lubricate the...

So take off the steering wheel and lubricate the ring/ contacts?

Thanks, guys.
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-22-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By johntrhodes81
Any thoughts? Sent from my PC36100 using...

Any thoughts?

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Forum: General E46 Forum 01-20-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By johntrhodes81
Scraping noise in steering column

When the car has sat in 30 degree or colder weather for 4 or more hours there is a scraping sound in the upper steering column when I crank the steering wheel more than half a turn. It is a 2004 with...
Forum: Motorsports & Track Forum by BimmerWorld 12-03-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,958
Posted By johntrhodes81
and 2 more: M54 Motorsport OFH from Turner or...

and 2 more:
M54 Motorsport OFH from Turner or BMW parts.
VAC billet distribution block.
Forum: General E46 Forum 12-01-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By johntrhodes81
If it is an oem m3 brace then yes you need the...

If it is an oem m3 brace then yes you need the collared nuts.

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Forum: General E46 Forum 11-12-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,833
Posted By johntrhodes81
The last couple of years you could order a 6 spd...

The last couple of years you could order a 6 spd SMG touring. I ordered a manual when I got my 2004 though.

I have never seen one but would be interested to know how many SMG tourings came to...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 10-21-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 815
Posted By johntrhodes81
About the same. John

About the same.

John
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 10-20-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 815
Posted By johntrhodes81
Just cut a hole in the bottom of the airbox and...

Just cut a hole in the bottom of the airbox and run a 2.5" hose to the brake duct and what is in my sig.
John

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Forum: General E46 Forum 10-11-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By johntrhodes81
3 hours labor. $185 parts. Seemed ok.

3 hours labor. $185 parts. Seemed ok.
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-11-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By johntrhodes81
Went to a shop. They got the door panel off and...

Went to a shop. They got the door panel off and did exactly what scottjoh did except they performed the rotary latch adjustment so everything worked. $485 later, at least it works. Ben too busy to...
Forum: Forced Induction Forum Sponsored by Active Autowerke 09-28-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,683
Posted By johntrhodes81
Just did an ESS kit the fuel pressure regulator...

Just did an ESS kit the fuel pressure regulator line should go to the boost side of your intake not the vacuum side of your s/c. So your fuel pressure goes up when you are on boost. The brake...
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-19-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By johntrhodes81
The thermostat, if working correctly, never...

The thermostat, if working correctly, never completely lets the oil cooler get sucked dry and always lets a little bit of oil circulate through it. The packaging says it bypasses 90% of the oil.
...
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-19-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By johntrhodes81
I could try that. I did think of that. the...

I could try that. I did think of that. the pressure sender is on the input side of the thermostat which probably is the spot of max fluctuation. I added the cooler along with a Stewarts water pump...
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-18-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By johntrhodes81
Power from the ecu box red w white trace w yellow...

Power from the ecu box red w white trace w yellow dots. Ground is the ground lug on fire wall. But no issue with temp part so should be ok.
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-18-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By johntrhodes81
I have an M54 Motorsport Oil filter housing with...

I have an M54 Motorsport Oil filter housing with AN-10 connections for an oil cooler. On the remote thermostat for the oil cooler I setup additional ports for the sensors.
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-18-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By johntrhodes81
Oil pressure

Just got an oil pressure/ temp gauge. Not sure if it is working right in my m54b25. At a constant rpm while driving it will show the oil pressure going down 20-30 psi for a second or less then...
Forum: Driveline, Engine & DME Tuning 09-16-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 40,081
Posted By johntrhodes81
Has anyone, especially those driving both sensors...

Has anyone, especially those driving both sensors from one analog output gotten a Comprehensive Component Emissions Monitor not ready?

Thanks,


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