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    E46 M3 3D Data source thread

    I am making a thread that will represent the best source for all 3D printer format files - .STL, g.code, etc.

    For example, files to print the valve shim tool, or a subwoofer box bracket, different interior, exterior, and engine components, etc.

    Post up a link to your verified files that have worked flawlessly. Share your thoughts.
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    Here is a valve shim tool for the S54 that I am currently printing. My cost will be $1. I’ll let you know how it works out in 4 hours after it’s done being printed.


    Valve Shim Tool for E46 M3 by jeremydde
    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3993884
    I designed this valve shim placement tool to aid in my recent valve adjustment on my 2004 BMW E46 M3. After viewing the picture of this special tool online, I decided it wasn't worth the money to order one, so I purchased some magnets and printed one instead.The magnet I used is a 8mm(0.315") Diameter x 3mm(0.118") Height, and was embedded into the base during the printing stage. I used the color change feature of PrusaSlicer to stop the print before the top layer and inserted the magnet.I printed both parts out of PETG and glued them together with cyanoacrylate.The tool was tested on my engine and worked perfectly. I even did the hard to reach rear valves with this homemade tool.

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      #3
      Originally posted by JeremyJames View Post
      Here is a valve shim tool for the S54 that I am currently printing. My cost will be $1. I’ll let you know how it works out in 4 hours after it’s done being printed.


      Valve Shim Tool for E46 M3 by jeremydde
      https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3993884
      I designed this valve shim placement tool to aid in my recent valve adjustment on my 2004 BMW E46 M3. After viewing the picture of this special tool online, I decided it wasn't worth the money to order one, so I purchased some magnets and printed one instead.The magnet I used is a 8mm(0.315") Diameter x 3mm(0.118") Height, and was embedded into the base during the printing stage. I used the color change feature of PrusaSlicer to stop the print before the top layer and inserted the magnet.I printed both parts out of PETG and glued them together with cyanoacrylate.The tool was tested on my engine and worked perfectly. I even did the hard to reach rear valves with this homemade tool.
      Nice. I would recommend a small dab of epoxy. You don't want that magnet coming out.

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        Check this out. I am going to print this @ 25% scale.

        BMW S54B32 Inline 6 Cylinder Engine by acolella
        https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3115358
        The pinnacle of the apex of the vortex of motorsports engineering - this is the BMW S54B32. For those unfamiliar the BMW S54 motor came in the E46 M3 (2000-2006), Z3 M Coupe/Convertible (2000-2002), and Z4 M Coupe/Convertible (2006-2008). It is a wolf in sheep's clothing, a high-strung race motor put into a road car chassis, and now its available for you to print!File includes .STL files for the S54 long block as well as the engine stand. The S54 files included are scaled at 100%. Simply scale down the engine parts to suit the size of your build platform, I printed at 25% (1:4). Engine stand is scaled at 1:4, so if you are printing at a larger scale do keep that in mind. Total print time on my printer was ~60 hours, so relatively speaking this is not a time consuming project. MINOR UPDATEFor some reason there is no photo preview of the cylinder head but it should still be included in the download of all the files, or you can find it under the "Thing Files" tab and download it that way.I also uploaded an updated engine stand plate that bolts directly to the back of the motor, eliminating the need for the fragile arms. Hardware required:M3x22mm 14x for cylinder head boltsM3x12mm 4x for engine arm boltsM3x10mm 12x for valve cover0-80 x 3/16" 25x for oil pan0-80 x 3/8" 10x for front/rear covers0-80 x 1/2" 10x for front/rear covers0.050" Hex key2.5mm Hex keySome holes might require 'cleaning up' with a drill bit, 1/16" for the 0-80 bolts and a 1/8" bit for the M3 bolts - standard size bits.Stay tuned as I will be updating this with headers, the original ITBs and airbox, and more! Happy printing!
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          #5
          Originally posted by JeremyJames View Post
          Check this out. I am going to print this @ 25% scale.

          https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3115358
          That is neat. Are people creating these from scratch by 3d scanning in combination with their own measurements or what?

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