One of the fastest factory-built E46 BMWs you could buy that wasn't an M3? Look no further than the ZHP package.
Instead of a crazy powerful, high-strung engine, Lawrence Shue built this E46 M3 for dependable, repeatable track sessions.
We’re announcing the twelfth round of entries accepted to compete in our Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge.
Just $250 isn't a lot of money for a car, though that's exactly what forum user Opti paid for a BMW 330i.
You put a lot of effort into your cars, so why not actually drive and enjoy them?
Here’s what you need to know if you’re shopping for one of these supersedans.
Spec E46 checks a lot of boxes: It’s cool, it’s fun, it’s fast. And you can probably race it at a track near you.
James Clay, the owner of BimmerWorld, developed this E46-chassis BMW M3 as a test bed for new products. The goal: build a capable street and track car with a parts bill of less than $20,000.
PC LOAD LETTER
Okay, it wasn’t that bad.
Our E46-chassis BMW M3 broadcast a different error message: SERVICE ENGINE SOON.
Okay, what does that mean? And how soon …
The fan blower worked when it wanted to.
Then it stopped blowing altogether.
It’s a BMW, so this is going to get complicated, right?
Fortunately, not.
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Building a street car that can theoretically survive a track day is one thing, but what does the data actually say? Does …
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So, our E46-chassis BMW M3. Its steering never felt awesome. Let’s call it a little soft, which is a polite way of calling it …
A highlight of BMW ownership? Shipments from BimmerWorld.
What’d we get this time for our E46-chassis BMW M3? Hint: It’s smaller than a breadbox.
A 2002 BMW M3, 6 speed swapped from SMG. Slicktop, manual seats, Supersprint Headers + Muffler, KW V2 Coilovers, PFC 08 Pads, Castrol SRF Brake Fluid, Ground Control Street Camber …
TRM tune Bimmerbrake headers Turner camber plates H&R springs Koni struts Adjustable M3 front sway bar ECS rear sway Garagistic strut bars Garagistic stainless brake lines EBC Yellowstuff pads ATE …
Purpose of this car is to build a time attack car using the $2000 challenge budget.
