You're the first to comment! I'd like to send you free swag. I have a 30oz Yeti cup from my shop Elite Motor Works. DM me with your address and I'll get that out asap. Thank you!!
@@JamiesGarage1 This. THIS is the warm reception that all those kids who comment "1st!" on any TH-cam video are hoping for. Nice surprise and cool reward, Jamie!
Can't wait to see more of this thing!! I know it's like a hundred times more of a hassle to frame, block, light, film, edit, etc. than it is just to knock out all the work in a super-productive weekend with the radio on. But we do super appreciate you all letting us peek in on cool projects like this.
Hey Jamie, I too live in Florida and I have been watching and following you. Such a breath of fresh air seeing an honest mechanic. My 2006 3 series blew a head gasket and I was really bummed because I thought I would have to trash my car. But I decided to have the engine rebuilt. But watching your videos I realized that there aren't a lot of honest mechanics around like you. Can you refer me to a Honest shop that specializes in BMWs to have the engine rebuilt. I don't even care if it is out of state. A high performance rebuild is also on the table. Thank you for reading Sir.
I'm already in love with this e46. I hope you restore it to its former glory! I personally would love to see an OEM or better restoration. Im excited to see what you do with it.
So looking forward to seeing this series. To me these E46 M3’s are timeless and in my will never get old. Thank you for all the excellent and also hilarious content that you put out.
No scirocco indeed! LOL. Yep, we moved the alignment machine to the opposite side and added 3 more 2-post lifts. We now have 8 total 2 post lifts. The shop has been growing like crazy!
@humblemechanic I’m thinking of getting a ‘13 Scirocco 1.4 TSi or a 2.0 TSi. Is there any common issues in those or anything I should look for specifically
Looking forward to the series. Hopefully the valve leak does not mean the valves were never adjusted, which might point to a bit of slack in the maintenance. Cheers!
My first BMW was a standard 2004 E46 M3. This is the one BMW I'd want to have back out of the 5+ I've owned and the car I learned how to DIY on. This is like a trip down memory lane! You'll have fun with this one!
I have a '05 E46 M3 SMG. I added the Frank Smith SMG tune and I'll tell ya...this is how it should have been from the factory. I do not miss the 3rd pedal. (yea...yea I replaced the SMG pump a few years ago and if it goes out again, I will likely do the manual conversion)
Sold my 2006 e46 m3 comp pck interlagos blue with smg back in 2019. Sure brought back memories watching this. I'll sub to see your (hopefully not too far out) updates you plan on doing like the 6 speed manual swap and other items you mentioned.
I love seeing these used and driven M cars get a thorough refresh. People buy these cars used and expect factory newness, they sometimes don't realise these are sports cars engineered to be maintained for peak performance. looking forward to the refresh.
To be honest i do not know what is more creepy. The Fact that the Side mirror's side of things or the beared guy behind the camera, inside that Side mirror. 😂
I’m jealous! But on another note in the trunk I never knew that you were supposed to hook that cover like that to stay! Nice tip I’ve went many years fussing about that when I messed with the jack
That is an absolutely gorgeous blue! Not even really a BMW guy besides for old E30s and sharknose 6 series but I definitely appreciate a beautiful car.
I know a manual is of course fun..But I have to ask-Have you driven an SMG E46 a lot? Like spirited or on the track? I bought mine new in 2002 and still love it. It was amazing at the time. Maybe it’s the nostalgia that has me still loving it. But I’ve also got many other manuals from the 80s and 90s and the M3 is fun and actually so easy yet interactive and a great change on occasion. And those throttle blips on downshifts 👍😜
Have traded quite a few of these E46’s. Most of the owners selling had no idea or was told they could skip the 30k valve adjustment service. Some shops would say just to wait until the valves start making noise then shim it.
E46 stock rotors are know to jadder even new, i instantly got jadder after emergency braking lol I think spending a bit to upgrade to bbk is a better option
Rod bearings. Like every S54 ever. I have never seen a S54 that didn't need rod bearings. I can't count how many S54 rod bearings I have done. Even the "good" ones and the " I don't need bearings it's a 04" they all had some copper showing.
The after market navigation is actually a Xtrons Head unit, they make plug and play head units for lots of vehicles. I would look into a better one by them.
What a lovely E46 and such a great colour 😊 It shouldn't need too much work to make it tip top again. Also, if you're getting rid of the aftermarket head unit then I'd be quite happy to take it 😁 Something like that would be pretty darned expensive over here in Oz if you can find someone still selling such things for a 15yr old vehicle.
I'm glad I stumbled upon this video. I enjoyed seeing someone who has an M3 also give love to the diesels. I've got an e46 m3 and hoping to buy an X5 diesel with the (m57?) motor that's in the 335d for a daily driver in the future. I think I'll have to learn how to drop a subframe for the first time, so I can remove the costly DPF related weaknesses though.
Depending on your countries rules regarding emissions related things might mean you cannot just remove the DPF. Also you have to have the ecu coded so it doesn’t think a DPF is installed or else you’ll have a permanent engine light. Best to leave it alone and every couple of weeks drive the car for a longer period, like 30 miles constant driving. Less short trips and stop start driving.
Hello love your videos i own an e90 320 I would love to see you work on one of them and telling us what we should be aware of thank you keep of the good work
I don't know if you're a stickler for OEM, but as far as the rear view mirror goes - there's a replacement mirror-only (glass) available from AliExpress and similar for around 50-90 USD depending on the supplier and when you check. The OEM mirror is only sold as a complete module and costs a few hundred bucks (500+). The replacement procedure is dead simple and you just solder 2 wires and use some adhesive tape for the electronics from the old mirror. At least that's what I did for my E46 purchase this summer.
When you apply the brakes really hard the ABS system vibrates in the brake pedal. Not doing an underside inspection could be very dangerous if the car has cracked rear subframe if it hasn't gotten the re-enforcement done yet.
Clean looking car for those miles. I disagree that the biggest issue to check for is the rear subframe. I'd rank that at #2 or #3 behind the vanos hub tabs and maybe the rod bearings. The biggest issue with these cars has to be the vanos failures. You should 100% be inspecting the vanos hub and oil pump for broken tabs when you do the valve adjustment. Especially with 131k on it. One of my tabs was broken at 55k. I was lucky to catch it before a catestrophic failure. The first thing I did to my 05 ILB 6SPM was to do the cruise control retrofit. It's a BMW parts kit which is basically just a top cover for the steering wheel that gives you the cruise and audio buttons. You lose the track mode functionality though. I found a trick on the internet to use a wiper stalk from a different model with the intensive wash button where you wire that button up to be your track mode button when you do the retrofit to get factory cruise. Best of both worlds! The outstanding question, however, is "how cheap was it"?
I had my SMG converted to manual. It’s a lot cheaper than finding a manual transmission! Just a tip if you haven’t already bought a manual version. Just needs the detent springs, which requires some machining of the bel housing. Or you could do self centering shifter if you want to leave the transmission in but if you do the clutch it has to come out anyways lol
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Such a good job!
You're the first to comment! I'd like to send you free swag. I have a 30oz Yeti cup from my shop Elite Motor Works. DM me with your address and I'll get that out asap. Thank you!!
WOW
What a lucky dude 👍👍 next time I will comment faster lol 😂
@@JamiesGarage1 This. THIS is the warm reception that all those kids who comment "1st!" on any TH-cam video are hoping for. Nice surprise and cool reward, Jamie!
Can't wait to see more of this thing!!
I know it's like a hundred times more of a hassle to frame, block, light, film, edit, etc. than it is just to knock out all the work in a super-productive weekend with the radio on. But we do super appreciate you all letting us peek in on cool projects like this.
Recording absolutely takes longer to get the work done by 5 times or more but it’s worth it 👊
Hey Jamie, I too live in Florida and I have been watching and following you. Such a breath of fresh air seeing an honest mechanic. My 2006 3 series blew a head gasket and I was really bummed because I thought I would have to trash my car. But I decided to have the engine rebuilt. But watching your videos I realized that there aren't a lot of honest mechanics around like you. Can you refer me to a Honest shop that specializes in BMWs to have the engine rebuilt. I don't even care if it is out of state. A high performance rebuild is also on the table. Thank you for reading Sir.
Elite motors 🤝 place is heat! especially Keith they always have taken care of me. They always have good inventory.
I'm already in love with this e46. I hope you restore it to its former glory! I personally would love to see an OEM or better restoration. Im excited to see what you do with it.
So looking forward to seeing this series. To me these E46 M3’s are timeless and in my will never get old. Thank you for all the excellent and also hilarious content that you put out.
I mean its no Scirocco ;).. btw the shop looks good. a few new lifts?
No scirocco indeed! LOL. Yep, we moved the alignment machine to the opposite side and added 3 more 2-post lifts. We now have 8 total 2 post lifts. The shop has been growing like crazy!
@@JamiesGarage1 HELL YES!!!!
hi @humble mechanic, waiting on your "how yo move your seat back" 10min video
@humblemechanic I’m thinking of getting a ‘13 Scirocco 1.4 TSi or a 2.0 TSi. Is there any common issues in those or anything I should look for specifically
Do a collab
Definitely, the E46 is the best M3 ever designed. Enjoy it a lot!!!. Greetings from northern Spain
Looking forward to the series. Hopefully the valve leak does not mean the valves were never adjusted, which might point to a bit of slack in the maintenance. Cheers!
My first BMW was a standard 2004 E46 M3. This is the one BMW I'd want to have back out of the 5+ I've owned and the car I learned how to DIY on. This is like a trip down memory lane! You'll have fun with this one!
CSL trunk and bumper are a must have.
An already nice project car. I am looking forward to watching the next videos.
Nice camera edition details. Hope to see more of these long videos showing all the restoration and swap process. Keep it up!
Thank you! More long format videos already in progress, lots more to come
A good find you are lucky. Can't wait to see the rest of the upgrade and repair.
I had an 03 m3, my favorite car ive ever owned. Ill be following this build
1. Congrats on the new ride!
2. Excited for all the new content!
3. Can you show us how to remove the BMW roundel on the hood?!🤣🤣🤪
🤣
I have a '05 E46 M3 SMG. I added the Frank Smith SMG tune and I'll tell ya...this is how it should have been from the factory. I do not miss the 3rd pedal. (yea...yea I replaced the SMG pump a few years ago and if it goes out again, I will likely do the manual conversion)
This is also my dream car!!! I would like a regular M3 in Laguna Seca Blue, Phoenix Yellow or any of its grey shades.
Laguna Seca blue it my next favorite M3 but unfortunately they don't make it with the ZCP package. I'll end up getting one one day though!
@@JamiesGarage1 Alpine white with cinnamon interior with a slicktop and a manual is my dream spec
Sold my 2006 e46 m3 comp pck interlagos blue with smg back in 2019. Sure brought back memories watching this. I'll sub to see your (hopefully not too far out) updates you plan on doing like the 6 speed manual swap and other items you mentioned.
I wish more people were around us like this gentleman who knows german cars.
It feels so good to restore a car like that. Did a lot of maintenance on my 2005 Z4 3.0i and it’s just so rewarding.
That E36 325i convertible in the background looks mint!
E46 content from you is better than anything I could have asked for :)
This car looks good. I have a 2008 535i And only has 81,000 miles on it. And I am the second owner car runs great looks great TwinTurbo lotta power
Broski I’m loving all the old videos and all but I need the Chris fix video, I’m glad he actually put me on your channel
Super cool e46! I'd love to have one myself. Looking forward to seeing the upcoming videos on it.
I subscribed to follow the progress on this beautiful car. I look forward to what's to come!
I'll be posting as I go along with other BMW's too. Thanks for the Sub!
I love seeing these used and driven M cars get a thorough refresh. People buy these cars used and expect factory newness, they sometimes don't realise these are sports cars engineered to be maintained for peak performance. looking forward to the refresh.
Such an awesome and knowledgeable person! You can really tell he loves what he does! Great to see
To be honest i do not know what is more creepy. The Fact that the Side mirror's side of things or the beared guy behind the camera, inside that Side mirror. 😂
It's weird too because I recorded this by myself... is it ghost?
@@JamiesGarage1 or maybe its just our imagination or some sort?🤣🤣
Don't forget the rod bearings!
Also, the LSD and axles need attention on E46 M3-s.
I was so glad to hear you're dealing the SMGunk trans
I’m jealous! But on another note in the trunk I never knew that you were supposed to hook that cover like that to stay! Nice tip I’ve went many years fussing about that when I messed with the jack
Love this! Looking forward to completed updates on this one
I'm in talks to get one of these in July. I'll be here for the ride
That is an absolutely gorgeous blue! Not even really a BMW guy besides for old E30s and sharknose 6 series but I definitely appreciate a beautiful car.
Alcantara was also available on the 330i ZHP! I had one ;)
As someone who has a bmw with an smg trans you are 100% correct..absolutely hate it
Can't wait to see a series on this vehicle!
Great color for a sports car. I couldnt do the rust, but its in great hands and youll get some content out of the restoration!
don’t forget front subframe reinforcement and front shock tower reinforcement plates.
dude its so satisfying watching these videos
interlagos blue...one of my favorite colors
I know a manual is of course fun..But I have to ask-Have you driven an SMG E46 a lot? Like spirited or on the track? I bought mine new in 2002 and still love it. It was amazing at the time. Maybe it’s the nostalgia that has me still loving it. But I’ve also got many other manuals from the 80s and 90s and the M3 is fun and actually so easy yet interactive and a great change on occasion. And those throttle blips on downshifts 👍😜
I agree, my smg pump just went out and now of course, really considering doing the swap.
I Hit the subscribe button as soon as you said
Nothing better than driving a manual
Les't go! I'm exited to see that beauty finished.
Have traded quite a few of these E46’s. Most of the owners selling had no idea or was told they could skip the 30k valve adjustment service. Some shops would say just to wait until the valves start making noise then shim it.
I've always liked the body style of your new M3. Sleek and aggressive!
You just selected a really really nice project! I’m looking forward for the next videos. Would be nice to see some jobs on the differential…
Haven’t clicked this quickly on a video in a while. Can’t wait to see this series!
I can’t wait to learn all about this beautiful car!
0:56 cameraman in the mirror 😂 who else got it ?!?
Can’t wait for these videos to come out
A new series with my favorite M3? Thank you sir
E46 stock rotors are know to jadder even new, i instantly got jadder after emergency braking lol
I think spending a bit to upgrade to bbk is a better option
I look forward to what you do cos I have exactly same car but not it good condition hopefully after watching your video I can repair mine thanks
I mostly prefer the Laguna Seca Blau color
There is another youtuber who is doing exactly what you're doing, same car same idea which I love
Rod bearings.
Like every S54 ever. I have never seen a S54 that didn't need rod bearings. I can't count how many S54 rod bearings I have done. Even the "good" ones and the " I don't need bearings it's a 04" they all had some copper showing.
Rod bearings are on top of my list! 🤘
that's M6 color btw. my friend got one in this color back in the day, it's great color in flesh.
The after market navigation is actually a Xtrons Head unit, they make plug and play head units for lots of vehicles.
I would look into a better one by them.
Just picked up my first ever BMW, a 2001 330ci, yesterday. Paid $1500 with a failed auto transmission. Perfect for a track build with a manual swap.
Alcantara wasnt just for comp! Zhp and some m3s also got it.
Great looking machine!
Currently working on my E46 330i ci...that will get a turbo this year.
Gotta say that the e46 M3 comp is still the best looking M3 of the bunch in my opinion
I love your videos, I love BMW and your garage is my dream!
What a lovely E46 and such a great colour 😊 It shouldn't need too much work to make it tip top again.
Also, if you're getting rid of the aftermarket head unit then I'd be quite happy to take it 😁 Something like that would be pretty darned expensive over here in Oz if you can find someone still selling such things for a 15yr old vehicle.
Big question. How much did it cost? 🤔
I may reveal that in a later video ;)
I'm glad I stumbled upon this video. I enjoyed seeing someone who has an M3 also give love to the diesels. I've got an e46 m3 and hoping to buy an X5 diesel with the (m57?) motor that's in the 335d for a daily driver in the future. I think I'll have to learn how to drop a subframe for the first time, so I can remove the costly DPF related weaknesses though.
Depending on your countries rules regarding emissions related things might mean you cannot just remove the DPF. Also you have to have the ecu coded so it doesn’t think a DPF is installed or else you’ll have a permanent engine light. Best to leave it alone and every couple of weeks drive the car for a longer period, like 30 miles constant driving. Less short trips and stop start driving.
Great video Jamie ! Love the e46 🔥✔️
I have to ask, what is a great deal for an E46 M3 these days? Prices keep going up
Hello love your videos i own an e90 320 I would love to see you work on one of them and telling us what we should be aware of thank you keep of the good work
So god damn excited
I don't know if you're a stickler for OEM, but as far as the rear view mirror goes - there's a replacement mirror-only (glass) available from AliExpress and similar for around 50-90 USD depending on the supplier and when you check. The OEM mirror is only sold as a complete module and costs a few hundred bucks (500+). The replacement procedure is dead simple and you just solder 2 wires and use some adhesive tape for the electronics from the old mirror. At least that's what I did for my E46 purchase this summer.
Great advise, I'll look into it. Thanks!
You can also have the mirror rebuilt by radar mirror for $100 or so.
Love an e46 looking forward to this
When you apply the brakes really hard the ABS system vibrates in the brake pedal. Not doing an underside inspection could be very dangerous if the car has cracked rear subframe if it hasn't gotten the re-enforcement done yet.
Nice content. Would love to buy that radio from you once you update. All the way from 🇲🇼
I live in Virginia Beach that’s a good dealership they have some clean used cars
i love how the camera guys is visible the whole time in the rear view mirror
Check Radar-mirror, they fixed my fluid filled mirror for 100 bucks! with warranty.
A my the only one who noticed the camera man in the side mirror after he opened the door of this wonderful looking car
This has been my dream car even since need for speed most wanted. Instant sub. What are your thoughts on throwing a B58 in an E46 ?
Ayyyy ORF 757 represent!
New series yeah
Clean looking car for those miles. I disagree that the biggest issue to check for is the rear subframe. I'd rank that at #2 or #3 behind the vanos hub tabs and maybe the rod bearings. The biggest issue with these cars has to be the vanos failures. You should 100% be inspecting the vanos hub and oil pump for broken tabs when you do the valve adjustment. Especially with 131k on it. One of my tabs was broken at 55k. I was lucky to catch it before a catestrophic failure. The first thing I did to my 05 ILB 6SPM was to do the cruise control retrofit. It's a BMW parts kit which is basically just a top cover for the steering wheel that gives you the cruise and audio buttons. You lose the track mode functionality though. I found a trick on the internet to use a wiper stalk from a different model with the intensive wash button where you wire that button up to be your track mode button when you do the retrofit to get factory cruise. Best of both worlds!
The outstanding question, however, is "how cheap was it"?
My absolute favorite BMW
I think you really lucked out on that car, keep the koni’s, they have a lifetime warranty and/or can be rebuilt back to good as new
I use my hood strut clamp ever day.
Nice find.
Manual to the rescue!!!
Man. I can't find the next video on this project, if there is any!!!!
yo, sick!
looking forward for more updates
I had my SMG converted to manual. It’s a lot cheaper than finding a manual transmission! Just a tip if you haven’t already bought a manual version.
Just needs the detent springs, which requires some machining of the bel housing. Or you could do self centering shifter if you want to leave the transmission in but if you do the clutch it has to come out anyways lol
Lol at the cameraman on the side mirror
beautiful looking bmw ..
Every looks decent he said
Bruh that is everything
The cameraman’s face in the side view mirror in the intro hahaha
Look at the mirror in the beginning ;)
Haha, we thought about taking it out but thought it would be more fun to leave it in
I mean, if you came to my dealership and post it on your TH-cam channel, of course I’d pick you up from the airport and accommodate your stay!
Very nice e46. Greetings from Germany
Can't wait for next video