Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[Tbonem3]

the 1st one

[sleeks]

I'm pretty sure the wheels that came with my car are 18x10 ET 25. I can see on the back where the 18x10 is but where does apex stamp the offset? Is that what I have circled?

Thanks in advance




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[Tbonem3]

Apex 10" wheels are et25 anyway, but yes, that's probably what the stamped "25" means.

[trinity_m3]

looking to see what BBK setup is a go to - im thinking of ST40s

[Cubieman]

Thinking about an electric fan conversion, any tips on "packages" to buy that more or less have everything one would need for install?

[SQ13]

Thinking about an electric fan conversion, any tips on "packages" to buy that more or less have everything one would need for install?

A package isn’t really necessary, I think. I bought a SPAL fan and N15 mounts, and wired it to the aux fan wiring since I deleted both OE fans.

[Acarv_426]

ASA bolts for the front bumper shocks are 8mm correct?
10mm nvm …

[Cubieman]

A package isn’t really necessary, I think. I bought a SPAL fan and N15 mounts, and wired it to the aux fan wiring since I deleted both OE fans.

Thanks, I really hadn't read much about this stuff before I posted. I see you can either also delete the AUX fan to use it's controller or keep it and use a stand alone fan controller, but then you must tap into coolant lines for a sensor.

Trying to be as non-destructive as possible and not cut stock stuff apart, the 330i fan is also intriguing, to bad a lot of this info is long gone.

[HanSooloo]

Working on the CSL airbox upgrades, have installed the airbox + snorkel, but not the related piping and hoses yet. They don't fit into the stock M3 bumper, so will be ordering CSL replica bumper from Alsatek soon.

If, in the mean time, I don't connect the pipes / hoses, would there be a negative impact?

[Slideways]

Working on the CSL airbox upgrades, have installed the airbox + snorkel, but not the related piping and hoses yet. They don't fit into the stock M3 bumper, so will be ordering CSL replica bumper from Alsatek soon.

If, in the mean time, I don't connect the pipes / hoses, would there be a negative impact?

No. The only benefit to the CSL bumper in terms of the intake is ram air.

[Cubieman]

Working on the CSL airbox upgrades, have installed the airbox + snorkel, but not the related piping and hoses yet. They don't fit into the stock M3 bumper, so will be ordering CSL replica bumper from Alsatek soon.

If, in the mean time, I don't connect the pipes / hoses, would there be a negative impact?

If you want to a bit more airflow this is a nice easy way with a stock bumper.

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...dard-m3-bumper


Also, does anyone know if running a 330i electric fan is more or less equivalent to a SPAL setup?
Looking to not hack up my AUX fan or have to run additional sensors for a standalone fan controller.

[zzyzx85]

Sunroof question: is this normal when the panel is tilted up? I noticed it could go higher but it only goes to there.

[PSUEng]

BMWE46M3 From my steel grey journal:



Instructions for how to install:

https://nam3forum.com/forums/filedat...6&d=1640216528

Thanks! However, when I click the link for install instructions, only the photo on the post pops up. Is the link OK and it's maybe something on my end? Would like to see how to disassemble the connector for install.

[duracellttu]

Sunroof question: is this normal when the panel is tilted up? I noticed it could go higher but it only goes to there.

Tilting up is a feature when you push the sunroof button forward when it's already closed. Click backwards once to return and again to open normally.

[Cubieman]

Thanks! However, when I click the link for install instructions, only the photo on the post pops up. Is the link OK and it's maybe something on my end? Would like to see how to disassemble the connector for install.

You will need to de-pin it, look at the front of the connector, I *think* it has a small white plastic piece that you can remove and have access to de-pin.

I might be thinking of an ambient air temp sensor though.But take a look at it, it should be relatively easy to de-pin.