DJ Syxx Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 #Sex#IfaffairsWithCarsWerePossibleItWouldBeThisOneLove it lol I think I prefer the ACs on this, but that's just me! If it was me though I would spend hours trying to choose between smoked and ambers, both look spot on.. It definitely splits opinions ambers and smoked. I might dig out the clears lol Not even concave all round... rubbish You know I'm just kidding mate, got a soft spot for the schnitzer's Inserts are very nice!!Hello stranger i prefer these wheels too, not that the others are bad of course, these just suit it really wellThanks Dave Erm hard choice prefer the 18s. Just a different look. Car looks nice mate. Will be needing advice on which coilovers to go for the m3.Get the M3 first then we'll talk coilovers Your car in winter mode is nicer than mine is in 'show' mode Haha! Thanks bro sive s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sive s Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Lol I do agree what you said about that car mate. Will be seeing it next week. Might not need coilovers as its already got some . Trying not to get distracted with the mods lol. DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Firstly, apologies to anyone wondering why today I have "liked" your posts on this thread even though you may have made them several years ago. I only joined this forum properly one year ago. I love the E46, I'm on my second one now, tried 6 other (Non BMs) before I settled on the E46. Unfortunately I still know jack sh*t about basic mechanical repairs and know even less about what is OEM, different wheel styles, yada yada yada. What I do know and recognise is when someone puts outstanding effort and creativity into their car. I've admired this car since I joined, seen the car in the flesh at two shows this year, I love how honest it is, not blinged up. Today, I decided to read the thread from the beginning finally. I hadnt realised what a journey it's been on, especially as when it all started you just wanted to make a few changes I also now know what a sex wee is Well, in both cases, they say all good things come to those who wait ..... Modding, detailing and improving our cars ain't cheap. Setting threads like this help spur us on, whether we agree with every change or not, this is inspiration all the same and aspirational as well! Great work Syxx. p.s. Many other similarly great threads on here, I'll be getting round to these soon! sive s and DJ Syxx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Firstly, apologies to anyone wondering why today I have "liked" your posts on this thread even though you may have made them several years ago. I only joined this forum properly one year ago. I love the E46, I'm on my second one now, tried 6 other (Non BMs) before I settled on the E46. Unfortunately I still know jack sh*t about basic mechanical repairs and know even less about what is OEM, different wheel styles, yada yada yada.What I do know and recognise is when someone puts outstanding effort and creativity into their car. I've admired this car since I joined, seen the car in the flesh at two shows this year, I love how honest it is, not blinged up. Today, I decided to read the thread from the beginning finally. I hadnt realised what a journey it's been on, especially as when it all started you just wanted to make a few changes I also now know what a sex wee is Well, in both cases, they say all good things come to those who wait .....Modding, detailing and improving our cars ain't cheap. Setting threads like this help spur us on, whether we agree with every change or not, this is inspiration all the same and aspirational as well!Great work Syxx.p.s. Many other similarly great threads on here, I'll be getting round to these soon!Thank you for the kind words Suf. Just noticed your post lol. Its still a working progress and there's still more that needs to be done. With cars it never ends and there's always a job to do and big one will be coming soon, the subframe fix. Edited December 23, 2014 by DJ Syxx sive s and The_Judge_ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Rich, I saw you in Neasden on Saturday travelling in the opposite direction to me. I must say your car looks just DJ Syxx and sive s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Rich, I saw you in Neasden on Saturday travelling in the opposite direction to me. I must say your car looks just Did ya lol. Guessing must have been around 1-2pm? sive s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I think it was 10:30 - 11:00. We were headed to Brent Cross. Deffo you buddy DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Right been a long while since I've updated anything significant on the car. Can't believe it was 5 months ago I took pics of the car with the refurbed Schnitzers, seems unreal how that's flown by. So this year's plans isn't too adventurous and I am starting to wind down a little on what I want to do to it. Though saying that there is always something that can be added or improved I am trying to kerb back on spending time and money as want to get the E30 project started but that's another story. So........ I saw a video demo of a P3 gauge which fits in your air vent so a replacement. It basically gives you a read out of the car in terms of RPM, oil temp, coolant etc. etc. Unfortunately they don't seem to work properly with the E46 M3. I then found by chance a company in the states who were selling these digital vent gauges which again are a replacement. I then found out through more google searching that the gauges were made by a German company called Awron who sell them for various BMW models. I really liked the look of it and after seeing a demo of it working I had to have one. So I contacted them and got them to send me one out for my RHD car. They also make them for LHD cars too. The gauge is pre installed by them in the factory vent and all you do is replace your existing one. You can also ask for yours to feature boost pressure etc. if your running a turbo/S/C. Its touchscreen as well so you simply touch it to view the parameters you want. Here is what you can view: RPM Level Oil Temperature Water Temperature Intake Temperature Exhaust Temperature Throttle Angle O2 sensor values Voltage Two Axis G-Meter 0-60 mph & 0-120 mph Acceleration Timer Maximum Recorded Values Here's the unit as it comes:571 by djsyxx6, on Flickr572 by djsyxx6, on Flickr The supplied wiring loom:574 by djsyxx6, on Flickr Wiring is pretty straightforward as is removing the existing vent. You need to unscrew the drivers underpanel and unclip the OBD wire plug. 3 wires are connected to the plug.573 by djsyxx6, on Flickr Then need to remove and unplug the LCM:575 by djsyxx6, on Flickr Slide out the connectors and connect one wire from the loom:576 by djsyxx6, on Flickr577 by djsyxx6, on Flickr Then simply put it all back together and unit fitted:578 by djsyxx6, on Flickr579 by djsyxx6, on Flickr These are what you can view on the screen:580 by djsyxx6, on Flickr583 by djsyxx6, on Flickr584 by djsyxx6, on Flickr585 by djsyxx6, on Flickr586 by djsyxx6, on Flickr587 by djsyxx6, on Flickr588 by djsyxx6, on Flickr589 by djsyxx6, on Flickr Couple of pics shown in the dash:590 by djsyxx6, on Flickr591 by djsyxx6, on Flickr Here's a video demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJxkDMmbm1o Its a nice bit of kit and adds a little something to the dash. Downside is you lose one vent but to be honest I never use the dash vents except for controlling the temp. Is a nice bit of kit and for the geeks out there wanting to see what's going with their car while driving it. Edited April 7, 2015 by DJ Syxx TriggerFish, The_Judge_, Fiftypl and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Next on the list was the exhaust. Currently I have the Eurostyle tailpipes on the OEM backbox which is fine but always wanted an a back box just for a little added noise. The OEM exhaust is still a great thing so I wanted something that would be still on par with it but gave more.You have the likes of Supersprint, Scorpion, Borla, Active Autowerks etc. etc. but Eisenmann for me is still the best one out there. So random browsing on ebay and I found a secondhand one for sale which was in good condition. So struck a deal and got it collected.I finally got round to getting fitted on the Easter weekend.So started to undo my exhaust clamps which were a doddle as there the 2 piece stainless steel versions.593 by djsyxx6, on FlickrRemoved my back bumper to make the job easier and got a support for the exhaust and undone the exhaust hanger bolts which took ages to remove.594 by djsyxx6, on FlickrGot the jacks in place and pulled the exhaust down:595 by djsyxx6, on Flickr596 by djsyxx6, on FlickrUndo the bolt attaching the hanger to the exhaust:597 by djsyxx6, on FlickrHere's my Eisenmann in all its glory. This one is the Race Version and has 82mm tailpipes598 by djsyxx6, on Flickr599 by djsyxx6, on Flickr600 by djsyxx6, on FlickrGot the hangers attached to the Eisenmann and then a case of mounting it to the car so got the connecting pipes joined together:601 by djsyxx6, on FlickrAll mounted in place:603 by djsyxx6, on FlickrCopper greased the threads to help prevent seizing and to make it easier to tighten up the bolts:602 by djsyxx6, on Flickr604 by djsyxx6, on FlickrAnd job done:605 by djsyxx6, on Flickr606 by djsyxx6, on Flickr607 by djsyxx6, on FlickrHere's a little sound clip: Plans later this year is:Subframe repairGoing 1/2 inch wider on the Mitos making it 11.25x18Recolonise leather interiorSteering wheel retrim by Jack with cinnamon stitchingFew more carbon goodies for the engine bayAlso picked up these too 6 pot front and 4 pot rear but will need to do a trial fit to see if there is clearance issues with the Mitos and if spacers are needed and what sizes etc. If they clear or don't need a massive spacer they will then get repainted in a dark orange.592 by djsyxx6, on FlickrCheers for looking. Edited April 7, 2015 by DJ Syxx CharlE46, The_Judge_, theworkerbee and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 As always fella your car is a real credit to you DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Xen Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Stunning DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL 666 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Good work and very good result as usual. DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groveruk Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Nice work mate. Love your exhaust valence. Is it real cf? Where did you get it from? Must resist modifying haha! DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sive s Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Looks nice. Mate. The exchaust fits the csl diffuser very well. Also bet the brakes cost alot. Edited April 7, 2015 by sive s DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks guys Nice work mate. Love your exhaust valence. Is it real cf? Where did you get it from? Must resist modifying haha! To be honest not quite sure how much of it is Carbon fibre but the outside of it is. Seems pretty rigid not like how fibreglass is. I bought it from a seller on ebay known as "happybuyitnow" You can buy them pre painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneth1986 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Awesome as usual!! DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumacher Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 You never disappoint with your updates. Good work. DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly123 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Absolutely stunning mate DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz-777 Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Nice update buddy, exhaust sounds nice. Good job. DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiftypl Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Love the upgrades specially exhaust that sound keep going this direction and will be best ever 46 m3 in UK sive s and DJ Syxx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Little long overdue, wanted to post next to do lists but been busy with work and planning a wedding lol. This post might be a little long so I don't blame some of you if you skim read to the pics lol.So as you may have seen in my thread previously, my car had suffered the fate of the dreaded subframe boot crack albeit not critical. I had been checking on it and it had not spread much partly as I don't drive the car much and doesn't see track days etc.This year I wanted to get it done without fail as I didn't want to neglect it any longer. Originally plan was to buy the plates and weld them in to contain the problem. After a seeing a large number of threads on the subject on m3cutters with ETA motorsport being praised on how they do the job and not charging as much as Reddish I gave a call to them to see what was what. After speaking to whoever it was on the phone, they use their own metal plates and were not interested in the Reddish plates or for that matter to use them. They briefly explained their process but I did feel after the conversation with whoever it was on the phone they gave quite a blunt type of response to my questions and what they do more so when I mentioned about the reddish plates.So pondering on it I remember a while back Blair's E46 LS1 engined E46 had the boot floor strengthened by Craig at Dynotorque and after seeing the pics on Blairs build thread as well as the big Driftwork projects they undertake along with his great fabrication skills I decided to give Craig a call to find out what he charges and his process. He explained his repair method in detail but doesn't use reinforcement plates anymore as it doesn't solve the issue of the boot floor flexing and cracking. Thing I found was Craig gives you the time of day when he talked through his process. I also spoke to a few others who had their boot floors repaired by Craig and they were happy with the job and how it was done and none have reported any cracks or failures since, price wise it is a little more expensive than ETA but cheaper than Reddish.Being as the subframe carrier was going to come out for the job I wanted to get replacement bushes so I spoke to Ben Koflach at Hack Engineering who also praised his work and recommended I would be in good hands if he does the job. Ben recommended the Revshift bushes but the slightly softer compound which would be perfect for my needs and I decided to keep with OEM RTAB.So after giving it much thought I got the car finally booked in last month and took the drive up to Birmingham to Dynotorque to leave the car there for about a week.Here's the crack which I spotted first time round, pic was taken around a year ago this was after cleaning the underseal. The crack hadn't spread but was obviously still present.608 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrCraig couldn't send me many pictures of the repair but managed a few but his process involves checking for any cracks in the floor area and repair. Upon inspection the only crack that was present was the one above on the rear passenger where they start to go first.Boot floor area cut open:610 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr612 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrCrack visible from the inside of the boot floor where its been cut open611 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrWelded up:613 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrAs you see he has cut open the boot floor area. Those wondering why its simple, he does this to weld in metal bars across the mounting areas to strengthen and reinforce. This basically beefs up the area and Craig said this reinforcement method ensures that the floor will never flex and for that matter crack again.While the subframe was dropped out to have the work done Craig replaced the subframe bushes along with the RTAB. Big thanks to Ben at Hack Engineering for getting the revshift bushes in for me in time.609 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrFitted:614 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr615 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr616 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrCraig noted that my old bushes were perfectly fine upon inspection which is not bad going considering they have never been replaced.He also checked if my brake lines were not corroded and they were fine too.Once all put back together he then underseals it to protect from corrosion as well as the boot floor. Couldn't get any proper pics from underneath but you get the idea.617 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr618 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr619 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr620 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr621 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrAfter getting the car back Craig did praise and say the car has been looked after and there was little to no issue when taking apart the rear end which was a great compliment by him. Impressions now its been reinforced? The car did noticeably feel tighter at the rear end and feels more planted. After getting it aligned back home it felt better than before. Early days yet I know but so far I am satisfied with the work done and definitely would recommend Dynotorque for the subframe repair. Rebel, The_Judge_, Ruesta and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 So with the boot floor done and dusted I moved onto doing a few subtle things. Firstly bought a set of smoked fog lights to replace my stone chipped ones and I found a set of Hamann fog covers which sit further in to the bumper as opposed to sitting flush plus these ones fit so much better. I gave them to Dips to spray up and now fitted to the car.622 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrNext I wanted to make my Oz Mito's a little wider. It kinda bugged me they weren't proper 11x18 as they were 10.75x18. At the time of working out dish sizes I played it safe and went for a 3.25 which looked good but really wanted it to be 3.5 or more to make it a 11" wide wheel. So I got Dips to order 2 new lips for me measuring 3.75 taking my wheels to 11.25x18. Dips stripped the rears down and rebuilt them back up.623 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrI also thought going up half an inch wouldn't make much difference but unfortunately my 265/35/18 would catch the arches even though it was rolled and running 2 deg camber. It was two options at this point, camber arms or downsize tyres. So not wanting to have increase tyre wear due to camber I bought a new set of tyres and for the front too as it wouldn't have looked right so fresh Continental sport 3 255/35/18 and 225/40/18 were ordered. Going down to these sizes has enabled me to drop it a little more as well as fronts couldn't go lower with previous setup and has given me the much needed clearance.So I now have the previous tyre setup taking space but they will be used for another set of wheels I picked up not long ago, so watch this space. Next after fitting my Eisenmann I was never totally happy with the CSL diffuser completely covering the exhaust. So after looking I saw the ACS style one was more exhaust friendly so I spoke to Teddy at SSDD Motorsport to hook me up with a gloss black one. All I had to do was drill holes in my old OEM diffuser, nut and bolt to fix it together.624 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr625 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrNext job was sorting out the Xenon level bracket which snapped clean off due to heavy corrosion and noticed my xenons were pointing downwards. You can't buy the small clip so you have to buy a replacement angle joint. Pretty easy to remove and fit, hard bit was pushing the clip in to clamp round the control arm which my G Clamp made quick work of.626 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr627 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrHere's some latest pics of the car taken at Players Classic:IMG_8989 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrIMG_8996 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrIMG_9011 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrIMG_9053 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrIMG_9083 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr630 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr633 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr634 by DJ Syxx, on Flickr639 by DJ Syxx, on FlickrCheers for looking das_flo, Rebel, The_Judge_ and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Looking as gorgeous as ever mate. Nice to get the subframe repair out of the way eh DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL 666 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Sweeeet as sugar Looks absolutly awesome, love the new/wider dish, sits perfect. ps: I read everything and you are right it was long but worth to read. DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz-777 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Car is looking perfect in my eyes buddy, great read too. Nice update? DJ Syxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
