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Anyone know if a Door panel off a standard Coupe is the same as an M3? I know they will interchange but wondering about the leather, if its the same or not.
My door cards on y beat up 02 have seen better day and I found a good condition set off an standard non-M Coupe. Just wondering if the leather will match up
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Originally posted by Lee_Enfield View PostAnyone know if a Door panel off a standard Coupe is the same as an M3? I know they will interchange but wondering about the leather, if its the same or not.
My door cards on y beat up 02 have seen better day and I found a good condition set off an standard non-M Coupe. Just wondering if the leather will match up
When you search, click the part number in blue and it will tell you what other models have that same exact part.
All M3s had nappa leather interior. Not sure if it was a rare option on the non-M.
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Wondering if I should try and mess with these scratches on my oil pan, or if the gasket will handle it. I was very careful handling the pan so I believe it was from the previous owner, and I had no leaks when removed.
What's everyone think:
oil level sensor surface
center cover area
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The oil pan and level sensor gaskets are likely fine being they are fairly malleable but the filter screen gasket is metal and may not deform and fill any voids. But as you noted if it was fine before it's likely going to be fine as well. IF you are concerned about it though just give it the thinnest smear of RTV or your favorite sealant when going back together.'09 HP2S, '12 R12GSA, '00 Black 323iT, '02 Alpine 325iT (Track Wagon), '02 Alpine 330iT
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Originally posted by George Hill View PostThe oil pan and level sensor gaskets are likely fine being they are fairly malleable but the filter screen gasket is metal and may not deform and fill any voids. But as you noted if it was fine before it's likely going to be fine as well. IF you are concerned about it though just give it the thinnest smear of RTV or your favorite sealant when going back together.
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Shifter question: I've owned 3 E46s, but they've all been race cars (a GTS4 M3 and two 5-speed ZF Spec E46s). All of them had CAE chassis-mounted shifters, so that's my baseline (tight and notchy). I've also had a few E36s with stock shifters, and those feel like wet noodles.
I won this car on BaT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-m3-coupe-132/ and just drove it for the first time. It has a Rogue Engineering short shifter, and I figured it would be somewhere in between my two experiences. But I really need to slam it in gear, to the point where I'm afraid I'm being too rough (particularly 3rd gear). Also note that it was my first time in 3 years driving a manual transmission, so yeah, I was probably not as smooth as I should've been. Am I being a girlie-man, or is this typical for this setup? TIALast edited by Maxxfish; 04-20-2024, 05:54 AM.
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Originally posted by Maxxfish View PostShifter question: I've owned 3 E46s, but they've all been race cars (a GTS4 M3 and two 5-speed ZF Spec E46s). All of them had CAE chassis-mounted shifters, so that's my baseline (tight and notchy). I've also had a few E36s with stock shifters, and those feel like wet noodles.
I won this car on BaT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-m3-coupe-132/ and just drove it for the first time. It has a Rogue Engineering short shifter, and I figured it would be somewhere in between my two experiences. But I really need to slam it in gear, to the point where I'm afraid I'm being too rough (particularly 3rd gear). Also note that it was my first time in 3 years driving a manual transmission, so yeah, I was probably not as smooth as I should've been. Am I being a girlie-man, or is this typical for this setup? TIA2008 M3 Sedan 6MT
Slicktop, no iDrive | Öhlins by 3DM Motorsport | Autosolutions | SPL
2012 Mazda5 6MT
Koni Special Active, Volvo parts
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Do I need to replace the torx bolts and nuts between the headers and exhaust section 1? I put brand new ones on there after doing my RACP, I drove literally like 25 miles or so and the exhaust has to come off again so I can access the driveshaft. Just trying to see if I can save some $$$ on hardware.
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No, iconel lasts. Very expensive too.DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
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Originally posted by Nate047 View PostThanks, I wasn't sure if those are supposed to be one time use.
Worst-case scenario, you end up with a microscopic exhaust leak. That's a bridge you can cross if you ever get there. It's not like TTY fasteners in your engine which could blow something up if reused.2008 M3 Sedan 6MT
Slicktop, no iDrive | Öhlins by 3DM Motorsport | Autosolutions | SPL
2012 Mazda5 6MT
Koni Special Active, Volvo parts
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