Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[elborikua]

New member here. Joined while following the trail to purchase euro headers for my S54 swap (into my 1978 Volvo 242 restomod).

And for the dumb question - how/when do I gain the ability to post replies in the “for sale” subforum? There is a member who ships them from Europe brand new with a thread there.

Adding a pic of me contemplating some of my decisions in life.

[Tbonem3]

Sorry to rag on this topic too long,

Imo, spend more for mcs/jrz or save $, and get pss10 or kwv2. Many happy people with those, they work great for what they are. Kw if you wanna go lower but billy shocks are great if you can keep it above 13.5" With gc or tms street plates and 343lb linear springs even better.

[zzyzx85]

didn't someone here vinyl wrap their OE strut brace piece? need some ideas on how to do it.

[bavarian3]

Also I have read that that Ohlins need some type of spacer from 3DM to still have sufficient travel when lowered, just wanted to confirm.

Maybe create a dedicated thread? don't be shy =)

The spacers don't increase travel they increase ride height by elevating the strut. I did not need the spacers running Z65-203-070 swift springs with Vorhslags.

[Cubieman]

Sorry to rag on this topic too long, but I am thinking either Ohlins or TCK's.

Are the camber plates that come eith TCK's any good or should I be looking at other plates?

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-594687-double-adjustable-coilover-kit-400-f-500-r/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22488307384&gbraid=0AAAAAD_rX5YIMd8l7svNGDPS9xkEyJPyQ&gclid=CjwKCAjw6P3GBhBVEiwAJPjmLqv7RsiS_nOrOD7NTOzcTsX8qUMa_e9p1AD2RRUbAza1IXmbXgRr8hoCImEQAvD_BwE

Also I have read that that Ohlins need some type of spacer from 3DM to still have sufficient travel when lowered, just wanted to confirm.

I am trying to make a single purchase (package deal) if possible and Vorshlag sells the Ohlins with their plates as a package but I may render the dampers useless if I go to low w/o said spacers.

https://vorshlag-store.com/products/ohlins-road-track-for-bmw-e46-m3-bms-mi30?variant=39832563079

[Marc E46M3]

https://carphonics.co.uk/shop/shop-b...em-conversion/

oceansize, you are da man! Thank you!

[oceansize]

OEM Navigation Head Unit Refresh/LCD Screen Upgrade - Hi gang! Is anyone aware of a company or individual that can upgrade the OEM navigation head unit with a modern LCD screen with Android and Apple CarPlay? I recall seeing this online, but I'm unable to remember whether it was on this forum, social media, or the web. I hope someone here has seen this and can validate the fact that I wasn't imagining it!

https://carphonics.co.uk/shop/shop-by-car/bmw/bmw-x5-series/e53-x5-2001-2006/apple-carplay-android-auto-original-system-conversion/

[Marc E46M3]

OEM Navigation Head Unit Refresh/LCD Screen Upgrade - Hi gang! Is anyone aware of a company or individual that can upgrade the OEM navigation head unit with a modern LCD screen with Android and Apple CarPlay? I recall seeing this online, but I'm unable to remember whether it was on this forum, social media, or the web. I hope someone here has seen this and can validate the fact that I wasn't imagining it!

[E46 M3]

Can anyone tell me what my MAF should be reading at idle? Google is doing my head in.

https://datazap.me/u/cowhole69/log-1758434223?log=0&data=8-11&fbclid=IwY2xjawNLGIVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuOXN_6TVEjr4sxLu61zEMcAUoXWxKBsIeDppPd5YWYBVPYj2_IO1OwUBooc_aem_Ln8YunQF8Yc22cXzR394jg

[IamFODI]

The bearings on Vorshlags are apparently bulletproof. Haven't heard as many good things about other brands.

Yep.

I remember seeing somewhere that Vorshlag tends to use hideously oversized bearings compared to other brands. Makes sense that that'd help IMO – especially as the bearing gets a lot of axial load, which isn't a spherical bearing's strong suit.

[0-60motorsports]

I've ran GC Race camber plates for a while when my M3 was my daily. The spherical bearing lasted about 2 years before it started clunking. Street use just tends to pulverize sphericals lol.

Will never use GC's crappy products again and then deal with their crappy non existent customer service. VORSHLAG is perfect and TMS too.

[zzyzx85]

I've ran GC Race camber plates for a while when my M3 was my daily. The spherical bearing lasted about 2 years before it started clunking. Street use just tends to pulverize sphericals lol.

[Cubieman]

It's really too bad as Turner had legitimately good stuff.

It would seem they like many others during the covid years changed for the worse in regards to quality.

Thats crazy they are shipping camber plates that don't camber.

[bavarian3]

Always flattered to get a mention. 🙏

Here's another relevant one: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/e...e-nla%E2%80%A6

Both E9x chassis – not E46. So, a lot of the fitment BS might not apply to you all. But I guess the company/manufacturing BS might.

The design concept behind these plates is really cool IMO. I like that the monoball is poly-isolated and sealed, and that the main plate conforms nicely to the strut tower.

At the same time... I've had spherical bearing failure on mine, whereas I don't think I've ever heard of that happening with Vorshlag. Happy to be corrected if I'm wrong.

ECS's incompetence knows no bounds 😂

The shape of the plates is certainly a nice feature. I would use reinforcement plates regardless, as I do with Vorshlags. The bearings on Vorshlags are apparently bulletproof. Haven't heard as many good things about other brands.

I tried to fit hybrid GC plates on another damper set and couldn't get the necessary support or parts needed to fit them. Gave up and sold them. Camber plates are one of those parts that can be annoying with all the different configuration possibilities.

[Cubieman]

Hmm, I wonder if the E46 plates have suffered a similar fate at all, I could see them cheapening the design across the board.

Might just have to grab some GC street plates/2.5" perches.