Alex Derkach
Alex Derkach
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will this car still be around for another year?
It's almost the end of the year, so it's time for Christmas, holidays, spending time with family, and, in my case, for increased cortisol levels because my car needs to pass the tech inspection.
Will it pass it or is it time to send it to the junkyard?
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Switching to polyurethane bushings | BMW e46 Compact | Powerflex & Tedgum
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The story of how and why I ended up switching to polyurethane bushings. And that's it. There's nothing else to put here. I don't have any course to sell to you, any discount links for anything, no VPN, no sponsorships to shoutout, no call to action. 0:00 What went wrong with the OEM rubber bushings 3:15 Poly RTAB's 9:17 Poly interior bushings 18:50 Pls don't do this 18:55 Poly interior bushings...
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  • @giusy7303
    @giusy7303 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing video, I just have one question because I'm about to replace all the same parts on my 2001 330 CI. I've been reading that there's a bit of debate between tourqing some parts of the suspension at ride height. Is any of that necessary from what you've done in this video? One example would be the control arm bushings. Please let me know, and great video!

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks!! Short answer: you don't need to torque it at ride height. Long answer: with the poly bushings I use in the video (and Powerflex bushings in general) there's no need to torque them down at ride height. This is due to the way they are designed (I mention this in my other video "Switching to polyurethane bushings | BMW e46 Compact | Powerflex & Tedgum" at 6:38), where the internal metal sleeve can rotate independently from the bushing. So it doesn't matter if you torque it down at ride height, at full extension of at full compression. There's never a "hysteresis", or in other words, the bushing doesn't experience additional stresses around it's operating point due to how far or close to it the bushing was torqued at installation. Now, if you were to install OEM bushings, then yes, my recommendation would be to always torque them down at ride height. But anyway, take what I say with a grain of salt, as I am just a random dude from the internet.

  • @anishmahadeo5073
    @anishmahadeo5073 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting way of adjusting to the handbrake, I’ve always done the cog in the drum while the lever is down then focus on the cable adjustment after I’ve got the drum where I want it

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks!! I didn't film the entire process of adjusting the handbrake because I thought it was boring and didn't add anything of value to the video, but what I did was: 1) Release tension from both cables 2) Tighten the cog all the way (this is my reference point) 3) Rotate the cog 10 times in the opposite direction (this way I ensure both brake shoes are at the same distance from the drum) 4) Pull the parking brake lever 6 clicks 5) Tighten the cables until wheels rotate with same amount of resistance

  • @I_LIKE_TATERZ
    @I_LIKE_TATERZ 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Shifter went Republican XD

  • @APerformace
    @APerformace หลายเดือนก่อน

    Vans dead🫣

  • @Hardee03
    @Hardee03 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very Nice, I have the E46 M optic Compact with The N42 Engine, How much Does the parts cost you Sir?

  • @cancerlaunched
    @cancerlaunched หลายเดือนก่อน

    great work.

  • @Radek__
    @Radek__ หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:42 E46 on the carpet 😀

  • @claudelemmetjies1538
    @claudelemmetjies1538 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What battery did you use 90 degree or 105 degree

  • @epsoncharles4512
    @epsoncharles4512 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you connect the harness to it

  • @nickjohns396
    @nickjohns396 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you dude!

  • @petergondolier4088
    @petergondolier4088 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice job! my OEM e46 key is the same as yours, but its missing a capacitor. If possible could you measure the capacitance of the cap (at 3:06 in the video) that sits just to the right of your thumb opposite the coil.

  • @dent_drifter
    @dent_drifter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't recommend poly RTABs in a e46! I had Strongflex red PU RTABs and the driving was horribile on high speeds and high speed corners. At low speeds it was okay. But since I switched to Uniball RTABs the car feels totally different! Much safer, much more planted on the Road an in Corners. And while braking the rear stays where it should be: straight. Best mod for e46 imo. Your rear diff bushing looks cooked too. Needs a replacement soon. Keep the good work up!

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing your experience! In my case, it's the complete opposite, I can't recommend them enough. Your problem with Strongflex Red PU cound be due to their compound being softer (80 ShA vs Powerflex's Black Series 95 ShA) or the overall design of their RTAB's, leaving wheel misalignment aside. But either way, glad to hear you've been getting good results with the Uniballs, from what I understand, they seem to be the quintessential RTAB for the E46 chassis. Did you leave the rest of the bushings stock? Or you're using then in combination with PU and rubber? Any recommendations on suspension dampers? In regards to the diff bushing - yes, it's cooked. I have a new one sitting on the shelf, waiting for decent weather so I can install it.

    • @dent_drifter
      @dent_drifter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexderkach_ Well the PU RTABs were pretty tight even after 2 years. The problem is that the trailing arm can't follow his toecurve with pu. That even stresses the Chassis mounting point. That's what I have heard and read about this. Maybe it's different with the powerflex black ones. I got oem unibal (lemförder) bushings in my trailing arm top and bottom. Upper inner wishbone bush is still PU red 80 sha, but soon I will change it like you to powerflex black. The bottom wishbone is from the e46 csl with inner oem unibal. The 3 diff bushings are Strongflex 80sha red. A bit more differential noise but still "dailyable". And I checked the big rear bushing after 70k km and it still looks good. I have a ST XTA Suspension with adjustable front top mount for more camber. That's pretty good for ~1200€ But if you are running good semislicks and are fast it is too soft. Then i would change to a ST XTA plus 3 or KW Clubsport.

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hmm what you're saying about the toe curve makes sense. So I guess if I eliminated the deflection from the RTAB by stiffening that point, the next weakest point would that flimsy stamped steel lower control arm and the lower exterior bushing. Because the upper exterior bushing is a solid spherical bushing, which allows for the extra degree of freedom. I wonder if it would be possible to visually see the deflection on it, by stiking a camera underneath the car and taking it for a spin on a twisty backroad. In your case, after switching to Uniball, have you had to reinforce the mounting points (by welding)? If not, have you noticed any cracks on the chassis? I've always heard people laughing at the e46 chassis for being soft and crack, but never quite understood the exact reason behind it. I think this only happens when you start stiffening what otherwise would be the designed weakest point of the suspension, but maybe you could share some of your experiences in this regard.

    • @dent_drifter
      @dent_drifter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexderkach_ So from what I read about the past 7 years is, that the 4 subframe mounts crack a lot because of the rubber bushing are too soft or getting to much play, which causes a bending force on the bolts which cracks the "soft" chassis. On my compact I don't have cracks after 220k km, only some surface rust but I upgraded too PU 80 Sha 70k km ago. The RTA mounts are also a little rusty but no cracks. I read that Unibal as RTAB is the best and even the most stressless solution for the mounting points. Also the subframe bushings should be as hard as possibile. Of course stiffening every mounting point with reinforcement plates is always the best option, but I tried it without and have an eye on it.

  • @B0bik
    @B0bik 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow great job

  • @AllanNorstrand
    @AllanNorstrand 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Put the key on a wireless cell phone charger over night and the key will recharge. Should be good for 5 to 10 years

    • @badash786
      @badash786 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Won't work if the battery is completely dead

  • @nicnoknoo
    @nicnoknoo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What tool kit did you use to remove the rubber bushings please?

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's this one: amzn.to/3WHfueu

  • @fame1254
    @fame1254 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow i am amazed! keep up the good work!

  • @robicafr
    @robicafr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hey

  • @Bogdan-u9e
    @Bogdan-u9e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Скільки Ти топив в кінці відео?

  • @Bogdan-u9e
    @Bogdan-u9e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Скільки Ти топив в кінці відео ?

  • @richwood4196
    @richwood4196 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not even close to enough views , properly shown and really good angles on the camera

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks man, I was having a bad day and your comment cheered me up 👍🏻

  • @2Naughty
    @2Naughty 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @1:49 😂 every1 wud hav that same reaction

  • @HunterDavis-e5w
    @HunterDavis-e5w 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It aint ever gonna last

  • @matthewtalbott7734
    @matthewtalbott7734 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don't you love it when it becomes a full contact sport

  • @gabrielavina3203
    @gabrielavina3203 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just did the upper control arms and struts on my crown Victoria. Why spend the money on a new car.

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Especially considering that new cars are overvalued and there’s nothing interesting

  • @zekriti4208
    @zekriti4208 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    See you soon 😂

  • @Adrian-re9fh
    @Adrian-re9fh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's pretty nice to catch up with these rattles and fix them, but from my own experience I wouldn't bother to disassemble some parts of the cars because you are in the risk of breaking them even when they are working fine. Regards and nice video.

  • @tritonal8829
    @tritonal8829 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey bud (and those who are watching this to do it yourself) - DO NOT MUSCLE OUT THE REAR BUSHING. See those little gaps/tabs on either side of the frame that holds the bushing in? Stick a small enough screwdriver in there, and pry horizontally on the bushing - there's two little tabs from the frame on either side of that gap that hold the bushing in. Do it to the other side and the bushing just pops out. Easy easy easy. I've been following this vid as I'm currently midway through this and encountered this revelation. GL to all who are doing it!

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only question I have is, how on earth have you been able to stick any screwdriver in there? I literally tried every screwdriver in my toolbox, in every position and variation possible... and I always had the issue of the driveshaft getting in the way.

  • @gabi_jenkins
    @gabi_jenkins 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this video is produced so well man, it helped me, do u play guitar? cuz i do too lool ❤

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Gabi! I wish I played the guitar, I tried learning a long time ago and that's why I have these two guitars

    • @gabi_jenkins
      @gabi_jenkins 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexderkach_ oh but thats cool too! i see u have an electric guitar, you like listen to like rock or metal music? a few years ago i used to do it more but i still do cuz i love her sm!

  • @anishmahadeo5073
    @anishmahadeo5073 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would love to hear a review on these, what is the NVH vs handling improvement?

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I'm working on a video on these poly bushes right now, so ideas like this are hugely appreciated

    • @anishmahadeo5073
      @anishmahadeo5073 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexderkach_ looking forward to it, I hope they have the desired effect

  • @E90M3ZCPS65
    @E90M3ZCPS65 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What tool is that? It looks perfect.

    • @alexderkach_
      @alexderkach_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      amzn.to/3WHfueu

    • @E90M3ZCPS65
      @E90M3ZCPS65 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexderkach_ thank you

  • @jedibasschoke8909
    @jedibasschoke8909 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If there’s at least one place to use your indicator if only for other peoples benefit it’s on a roundabout. The amount of dickheads you wait for because they haven’t signalled then they turn before your turning and just left you waiting for nothing is annoying.

  • @donatassimkus5684
    @donatassimkus5684 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wat? Its BMW .. Indicator not working😅

  • @Cyanide1096
    @Cyanide1096 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg people drive so bad they don’t even know whats wrong here

  • @shmuelkurinsky
    @shmuelkurinsky 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Um ok

  • @mariobross-ff2bd
    @mariobross-ff2bd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Psychopath too you were half lane on long run before you put your signal

  • @Mike-y3r6q
    @Mike-y3r6q 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ooorrrr just throw it in gear

  • @gabi_jenkins
    @gabi_jenkins 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice music taste bro!

  • @top-driver2007
    @top-driver2007 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are you when you only engage the gear and don't pull the handbrake? 🤔

    • @rcflo7300
      @rcflo7300 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A mechanic

    • @top-driver2007
      @top-driver2007 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Okay 👍 i guess i'm a mechanic now😊

  • @jakesnussbuster3565
    @jakesnussbuster3565 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not doing pointless actions makes you a psychopath, ok

  • @vebez5993
    @vebez5993 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t even lock mine 😭

  • @dragonryderzx14r
    @dragonryderzx14r 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I dont get it. What makes being paraniod normal?

  • @Thecoolguy12391
    @Thecoolguy12391 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Psycho is the first one

  • @theerascal8050
    @theerascal8050 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Trick question the psycho is the forst option

  • @theerascal8050
    @theerascal8050 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im def a psychopath

  • @Bart-man-hj1lr
    @Bart-man-hj1lr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely number 2

  • @danielyakeemovich9091
    @danielyakeemovich9091 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well guess me and my family are psychopaths 😂

  • @gagejohnson8516
    @gagejohnson8516 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Or u could just be smart and hit the lock two times you know the car beeps right?? That’s you pulling on the handle

    • @FelipeRey-zj5pq
      @FelipeRey-zj5pq 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Except that it doesn’t

    • @jakesnussbuster3565
      @jakesnussbuster3565 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@FelipeRey-zj5pqalmost every car does what are you talking about

  • @nathanthomas3157
    @nathanthomas3157 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a psychopath then

  • @tadiwanashemagaya5089
    @tadiwanashemagaya5089 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂

  • @etyrnal
    @etyrnal 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This also reminds me -- my first car was a ford escort and the lower pulley bolt was up against the frame. i chose to drill a hole through the frame for a socket. LOL teenage mechanic move