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Originally posted by ramzM3 View Post
Ugh, I kind of suspected that when I removed the original fan clutch and it didn't spin freely or easily, just like when I assembled the new one. Ok, I'll continue to search for the real problem. Thanks!
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Originally posted by davidinnyc View Post
What’s your oil of choice? I run Liquid Moly 10W/60 in the black M3 so will likely do the same with this one. I’m of course going to send an oil sample to Blackstone to see what unknown damage might be lingering and also… what type of oil has been used in the last 15-20K miles.
DavidLast edited by maupineda; 08-14-2024, 11:45 PM.
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Picked up my car yesterday after having it in for suspension setup. First time I've had it on individual wheel scales since I threw out most unnecessary stuff.
I was really surprised when I saw the total weight at 1166kg (2565 lbs). Finally a positive surprise. Still got the air blower in, glass windows, and steel doors. So there should be some more potential 😅
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2002 E46 M3 TiAg Coupé >> full tracktool conversion @m346gt
2000 986 Boxster S >> ice cream getter
Past: E46 330Ci, 944S2, 996 C4S
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Originally posted by Altaran View PostPicked up my car yesterday after having it in for suspension setup. First time I've had it on individual wheel scales since I threw out most unnecessary stuff.
I was really surprised when I saw the total weight at 1166kg (2565 lbs). Finally a positive surprise. Still got the air blower in, glass windows, and steel doors. So there should be some more potential 😅
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I will build my TiAg M3 this winter and want to get it as light as possible for 2025 track season.GT4 Composites
2002 BMW E46 M3 TiAg 6mt Track car project
2006 BMW E46 M3 Estoril blue 6mt Garage Queen
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Black DD/Tow Truck
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Originally posted by Gt4 View Post
Holy shit, that is really light!! We need more details of the weight reduction please. Pics of the interior and engine bay please!
I will build my TiAg M3 this winter and want to get it as light as possible for 2025 track season.
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2002 E46 M3 TiAg Coupé >> full tracktool conversion @m346gt
2000 986 Boxster S >> ice cream getter
Past: E46 330Ci, 944S2, 996 C4S
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Originally posted by Altaran View PostThat's going to take me a bit to write all of this down. I'll make a thread on it soon. You're making me work 😅
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8 PhotosGT4 Composites
2002 BMW E46 M3 TiAg 6mt Track car project
2006 BMW E46 M3 Estoril blue 6mt Garage Queen
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Black DD/Tow Truck
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Originally posted by PSUEng View Post
Did you install the fan in the correct orientation to the fan clutch? I made that mistake and a forum member caught it for me thankfully before I installed it. Just a thought!/// 2005 Silbergrau M3 · Coupe · 6spd · ZPP · Eibach Pro Street S Coilovers · Sportline CS16 CSL Replica Wheels · PS4S 245/275
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Originally posted by ramzM3 View Post
Thank you! Yes I did. I made a mental note of that after reading about it here, watched several DIYs, and took a few photos as I pulled it out of there. So, I'm 100% positive it's on the right way.
I broke down and just ordered a new radiator and water pump. I was done messing with it. For all the hand ringing about the cooling system in these cars, all the parts with the exception of the lower hose, which had just been replaced before I got the car, were original on my car from 2002 and with 124k.
I immediately found the issue when I removed the radiator. I probably could have cleaned it had put it back, but there's no way I was going to reinstall a 22 year old radiator.
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Originally posted by Chris442 View Post
I was having similar issue with the temps. I live in Phoenix and it's often over 110, monitoring the temp on iBus I saw it hit 225 and had to turn off the AC, which cooled the car off. It just seemed to not want to stay down to a normal level. I finally figured out that I never heard the clutch kicking on or any fan noise even with the elevated temps. I had recently changed the thermostat and clutch, so that stuff was good. The real issue is that the car had never seen so much heat as it never had lived in Phoenix until I got it. Probably it would have been ok in 90 or even 100 degree weather.
I broke down and just ordered a new radiator and water pump. I was done messing with it. For all the hand ringing about the cooling system in these cars, all the parts with the exception of the lower hose, which had just been replaced before I got the car, were original on my car from 2002 and with 124k.
I immediately found the issue when I removed the radiator. I probably could have cleaned it had put it back, but there's no way I was going to reinstall a 22 year old radiator.
/// 2005 Silbergrau M3 · Coupe · 6spd · ZPP · Eibach Pro Street S Coilovers · Sportline CS16 CSL Replica Wheels · PS4S 245/275
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