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    Originally posted by Cubieman View Post
    Anyone know where to get a hold of a legit FMS installer?
    I may be doing this sooner than later and with the cost of the seals going through 3-4 of them with a Dixie cup doesn't sound fun. Although I'm sure the tool isn't cheap either.
    Couldn't find the BMW tool when I looked (hence the plastic cup). This is definitely your best bet: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/c...main-seal-tool
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      Originally posted by heinzboehmer View Post

      Couldn't find the BMW tool when I looked (hence the plastic cup). This is definitely your best bet: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/c...main-seal-tool
      I rented this tool from cobra check out my build thread Cubieman in this post:

      In the early 2000s when the E46 M3s started hitting race tracks, I saw a Laguna Seca Blue M3 ripping around Road Atlanta. Shortly thereafter, another one was doing the same at Summit Point. And then another at VIR. For a stock car on street tires, it absolutely blew me away how fast it was on track. Although I wasn’t driving on
      Build thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue

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        After service at the dealer, found this thing in the driver’s side footwell.

        Does anyone know what it is?






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          Originally posted by HanSooloo View Post
          After service at the dealer, found this thing in the driver’s side footwell.

          Does anyone know what it is?






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            Is that attached to the back of the clutch pedal or to the back wall?


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              floor/wall
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                Does anyone know of a cheap front bumper cover replacement? The only thing I can find are E46 M3 ‘like’ for non M models. Or CSL front bumpers.

                There is the option of oem but I was trying to save a few bucks if possible.


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                  Originally posted by Darbshaw View Post
                  Does anyone know of a cheap front bumper cover replacement? The only thing I can find are E46 M3 ‘like’ for non M models. Or CSL front bumpers.

                  There is the option of oem but I was trying to save a few bucks if possible.
                  Get a Euro spec bumper. They're actually a little cheaper than the US spec.
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                    When you need to turn the crank by hand some vehicles have the four torx bolts requiring the use of a special tool while other cars (like mine 04') have a 32mm deal you can put a socket on.

                    From what I can see on realoem the 32mm "deal" is simply a cover and underneath are the 4 torx bolts that attach the damper to the crank.

                    Is this accurate?

                    I thought for a while it was a single 32mm bolt vs. 4 smaller torx that attached the damper to the crank but IF that was the case that would be two different dampers and two different cranks.

                    Did BMW decide to put a cover over the 4 bolts on later vehicles to protect them or something of the like?

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                      What’s the best technique for cutting out the space for the clutch pedal?

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                        Originally posted by DoubleSidedTape View Post
                        What’s the best technique for cutting out the space for the clutch pedal?
                        Dremel

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                          Originally posted by Cubieman View Post
                          When you need to turn the crank by hand some vehicles have the four torx bolts requiring the use of a special tool while other cars (like mine 04') have a 32mm deal you can put a socket on.

                          From what I can see on realoem the 32mm "deal" is simply a cover and underneath are the 4 torx bolts that attach the damper to the crank.

                          Is this accurate?

                          I thought for a while it was a single 32mm bolt vs. 4 smaller torx that attached the damper to the crank but IF that was the case that would be two different dampers and two different cranks.

                          Did BMW decide to put a cover over the 4 bolts on later vehicles to protect them or something of the like?
                          Yeah just a cover. Crank and other parts are the same.

                          Mine (04/02) also has the cover and realoem says it's been on cars since 01/01. Maybe the ones that don't have it just had it removed at some point (i.e. whoever was working on it didn't put it back on).
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                            Thanks for the help. Ordered the part from the dealer for around $4 (Amazon was $11 with shipping, go figure).

                            It definitely was a pain getting the broken screw shank out of the hole in the footwell.

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                            Had to use a combination of these tools at different steps:

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                            Started with the corn holder. Tried to stab a corner of the remaining screw shank at a 45 degree angle and push it in a circular motion. But that didn't go too far. I was able to get, maybe, 1 or 2 turns out of it.

                            After that, I used the screwdriver. Its tip was very small and thin, so I was able to jam it in between the screw shank and the screw hole's wall and wiggle it back and forth. With that I was able to make an indentation enough for the needle nose pliers to get in. Repeated on the opposite side to get another opening.

                            Finally, I was able to grip the screw shank with the needle nose pliers and unscrew the broken piece. It looked absolutely butchered with all the poking and pulling. But, at least, I had it out.

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                            Was also thankful that I didn't have to buy these easyout screw extractors, since I didn't feel like drilling in cramped spaces.
                            2004 Mystic Blue M3 | 6-speed | Coupe
                            Karbonius CSL-style airbox | OEM CSL snorkel & flap | Schrick 280 / 272 cams with followers | CSL inconel exhaust valves
                            SuperSprint 63.5mm stepped headers, section-1 with sport cats, and resonated twin-pipe section-2
                            ITG CSL Airbox Airfilter| Karbonius E46 microfilter cover
                            Karbonius M3 E46 CSL trunklid | Ohlin's BMS MI30 coilovers

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                              Dumb question for sure… so I am fixing a bunch of old non working things on a new M3 I got. I decided with this head unit from Eonon and the install went very normal. Tested it out before putting it all back and everything worked great. Did an SMG CSL tune as well and decide to go for a drive tonight, after 5 minutes the head units shuts off completely. After 10-15 seconds tried to reboot but shuts off before loading completely. And then after another 10-15 seconds tries to boot up again.. no success.

                              Is it more likely a head unit or connection somewhere?

                              Something to point out, I first bought another head unit but didn’t like it and the same thing happened. So yes I am assuming it’s a connection but I’m confused why it works great in the garage and for a few minutes before cutting out.

                              Any help is appreciated! Thanks


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                                I need to do my vanos on the car I just bought, all kinds of codes. I know there is a price difference between the Beisan and the Dr Vanos rebuilt unit, but what is the difference in what they come with and what’s the benefit of either? I plan on keeping the car for a while so want to do what’s right and the best for the cars longevity. Also, what else will I need to get for this job?

                                Thanks for the help!


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