Bimmer Evolution, blee edition

blee · 05-25-2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by clyde

The original E46 M3 shocks were horribly valved for the car. Brand new, it uncomfortably crashed over road imperfections and they never seemed to be in sync with the springs. I think he off the self single adjustable Konis made a huge improvement to the point the car was comfortable. I remember driving Nick’s blue M3 down 895 one night when the suspension was completely stock and all I could think was “how can people say this is a great car?” When the Only thing different were the Konis, it was really nice.

Now that I’m thinkgonna Ng about it, maybe it wasn’t Konis, but some other brand. Hmm....

Interesting. I remember driving Nick's and JST's M3s when they were relatively fresh, but I don't remember that. I'm also curious to know why there are still some folks out there who insist that the OE parts are the best choice for this car. If I hadn't gone with coilovers, I would probably have gone with Konis and maybe Eibachs.

I continue to be impressed by the new suspension on my car. Even crappy roads feel better. It'll have around 40-50 miles on it by the time I get home tomorrow morning, which I think is enough to check the alignment and see if it's settled at all since installation.

wdc330i · 05-25-2018, 07:19 AM

I downsized the wheels and put on Michelin all seasons, which helped the ride a lot on my M3.

*clyde* · 05-26-2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blee

Interesting. I remember driving Nick's and JST's M3s when they were relatively fresh, but I don't remember that. I'm also curious to know why there are still some folks out there who insist that the OE parts are the best choice for this car. If I hadn't gone with coilovers, I would probably have gone with Konis and maybe Eibachs.

I continue to be impressed by the new suspension on my car. Even crappy roads feel better. It'll have around 40-50 miles on it by the time I get home tomorrow morning, which I think is enough to check the alignment and see if it's settled at all since installation.

Whatever other people think doesn’t matter. It’s what feels good/right to you. Sounds like you’re happy with what you’ve done with your car. You made the right choices, then, right?

blee · 07-27-2021, 01:19 PM

Hey everyone! Long time no see. Like, two years, according to my last login. Lots of stuff to catch up. Might as well start with the car.

Over June and July, I finally got around to doing the rear end work that I'd been planning for about three years. Like all good projects, there was a significant amount of scope creep, but only a couple of setbacks. The complete list of work:

-Shifter upgrade
-Driveshaft: center support and bearing, centering bushings, giubo, CV joint replacement
-Fuel filter replacement (was original!)
-Differential: input and output seal replacement, cover replacement (only way to get new OE bushings)
-Suspension: All bushings and ball joints replaced, except for the subframe bushings and RTABs, which were replaced when I bought the car
-Parking brake: cable replacement, shoe replacement

The car is getting its overdue safety inspection right now.

Most of you probably saw all of my progress on FB, so here are just a few photos for posterity.

05-25-2018, 07:19 AM	#2
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,378	I downsized the wheels and put on Michelin all seasons, which helped the ride a lot on my M3.

07-27-2021, 01:19 PM	#4
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	Hey everyone! Long time no see. Like, two years, according to my last login. Lots of stuff to catch up. Might as well start with the car. Over June and July, I finally got around to doing the rear end work that I'd been planning for about three years. Like all good projects, there was a significant amount of scope creep, but only a couple of setbacks. The complete list of work: -Shifter upgrade -Driveshaft: center support and bearing, centering bushings, giubo, CV joint replacement -Fuel filter replacement (was original!) -Differential: input and output seal replacement, cover replacement (only way to get new OE bushings) -Suspension: All bushings and ball joints replaced, except for the subframe bushings and RTABs, which were replaced when I bought the car -Parking brake: cable replacement, shoe replacement The car is getting its overdue safety inspection right now. Most of you probably saw all of my progress on FB, so here are just a few photos for posterity.