What did you do for your M3 today?

[PSUEng]

That is what I did, new unmodified VANOS unit with a VAC hub and is perfect.

Yeah I'm liking the unmodified route. But VAC gets trashed on this forum. But like I said, I can't keep up these days.

[02_lsb]

Broke some clips.

[sasha]

https://youtu.be/BgtId0jYjSI?is=QZYIQNOS9kAwgtDo

Started doing some sound recording. Mic in engine bay and near the exhaust. Pretty happy with the results!

that does sound good! What’s your set up?

[Jh004]

that does sound good! What’s your set up?

Nothing crazy. Eventuri intake(hoping to get the hybrid airbox soon), euro headers, and an agency power titanium muffler. Everything else is stock. I have Dji mic 3s that I put near the intake and on the license plate frame.

[theOracle]

Removed the ST-XTA coils and replaced them with Bilstein B16 PSS10.

[0-60motorsports]

Removed the ST-XTA coils and replaced them with Bilstein B16 PSS10.

How is the difference so far?

[theOracle]

How is the difference so far?

The B16s are more of what I’ve been wanting. They are “softer” but I think it’s a combo of a few things. The ST-XTA has integrated camber plates. Now I’m running the OEM mounts. We also raised the front about 10mm and took out 1.5 degrees of camber.
nothing bad to say about the ST coils. But the B16s fit my usage much better. The little things like man hole covers and seams in the pavement used to transmit some harshness into the body. That’s pretty much gone now. At this point I’m very happy with the change

[Bimma360]

The B16s are more of what I’ve been wanting. They are “softer” but I think it’s a combo of a few things. The ST-XTA has integrated camber plates. Now I’m running the OEM mounts. We also raised the front about 10mm and took out 1.5 degrees of camber.
nothing bad to say about the ST coils. But the B16s fit my usage much better. The little things like man hole covers and seams in the pavement used to transmit some harshness into the body. That’s pretty much gone now. At this point I’m very happy with the change

Out of curiosity what settings did you end up going with? I haven’t driven on mine yet, but I just set them to 3.

[theOracle]

Out of curiosity what settings did you end up going with? I haven’t driven on mine yet, but I just set them to 3.

I have them on 3 currently. Feels good around town. I’ll likely adjust up a couple when I take it to the canyon later this week.

[Bimma360]

I have them on 3 currently. Feels good around town. I’ll likely adjust up a couple when I take it to the canyon later this week.

Awesome! Report back if you can.

[Beef Supreme]

Dropped it off for the rod bearing service. Went with the VAC Motorsport bearings. While it's in, addressing an intermittent TCS light.

[0-60motorsports]

The B16s are more of what I’ve been wanting. They are “softer” but I think it’s a combo of a few things. The ST-XTA has integrated camber plates. Now I’m running the OEM mounts. We also raised the front about 10mm and took out 1.5 degrees of camber.
nothing bad to say about the ST coils. But the B16s fit my usage much better. The little things like man hole covers and seams in the pavement used to transmit some harshness into the body. That’s pretty much gone now. At this point I’m very happy with the change

Excellent, Once i get them they'll be paired up with TMS or GC plates if i dont want to spend money.

[~CSL~]

https://youtu.be/BgtId0jYjSI?is=QZYIQNOS9kAwgtDo

Started doing some sound recording. Mic in engine bay and near the exhaust. Pretty happy with the results!

This is really great - keep at it.

Funny story... In either 1999 or 2000, I was at the Cleveland Auto Show and BMW was promoting the E46 M3 as the release drew near. In their booth, they had a "room" built that you walk into, it was dark - but they were playing a video of the engine bay and the audio of a motor as is raced on a track (possibly Nürburgring). All you saw what the headers changing color continually and the roar of that lunatic motor. I was hooked; over the years I have looked for that video and have never been able to find it - but my word it was glorious - your video reminded me of it.

[Cubieman]

Excellent, Once i get them they'll be paired up with TMS or GC plates if i dont want to spend money.

I would suggest reinforcement plates if using the GC plates, they seem to have less surface area compared to others.

I wish I could use TMS plates, but they don't work with my TCK's unfortunately.

[OkayestDriver]

Sub-frame reinforced along with new bushings, stainless brake lines and fluid flush with RBF660, new output shaft seals in differential, transmission and differential fluid flush. Basically, driveline fluid baseline set and the last of the big 3 complete! Up next is installing a Recaro Pole Position ABE with the Maar-Shop mounting bracket that utilizes factory manual rails.