Nice roundup! A few specific revisions: 1. Sick to either 330/325ci, xi or i. All others really aren't worth it. 2. Buying pre 04 or post 03 changes your cosmetic options as the e46 got a facelift in 04. The difference translates to how you install your front bumper (clips are different), side front panels (headlight fitment is different, but we'll touch that in a minute) and Headlight options. 3. Square setup is GOLDEN. Another option for wheels would be the Apex 8s 17x40-55 (I'm currently running 45 and the handling changes the game) 4. Suspension HAS to be addressed! Bc coilovers (base model) is perfect for all around performance with daily driving. Plan on a Rear end refresh and wheel hubs/bearings all around. $3k on the low end, $5k with BBK all around kit (checkout wilwoods) 4. For body panels it's depends on what year and whether it's a coupe or sedan/wagon, but he's right on the front bumper and rear lip (minus wagons). To add to this, if you want the full m3 look you need to change the side panels. If it's a coupe pre 04 it's a quick swap + hood sub $700. For post 03 it's a little different. You need to find a fitted set of side panels for the facelift changed lights or revert the front end to pre 04. (The biggest problem there is the lights programming). 5. The lights he shows here are for a post 03 sedan. They WONT fit a coupe AT ALL (programming included) you can bypass programming but it's a mission... I'd stick with which ever oem lights that came with the car, but add angel eyes $200 - $300 6. Wrap or paint, but either way its probably gonna need SOMETHING. 7. Rebuild and upgrade the coolant system (aluminum radiator, replace Expansion tank and keep an extra on hand...trust me, aluminum disa flap, m56 valve cover swap (to get rid of the ccv, add aluminum valve cover and metal impregnated valve cover gasket), oil pump upgrade, ATI balancer, upgraded water pump, refresh Transmission, dssr and chassis shifter (should have been this way factory), replace/upgrade all gaskets with viton here oil keaks are possible, replace/upgrade all bushings, Recaro gt seats. And BANG! NOW you have a reasonably reliable m3 replica with full sized spare. Upgrade exhaust and intake with a re-tune and you get upwards of 250whp - 350whp (with itb conversion) $15k - $25k
Lol no way are you getting an m54 na to 350 🤣. I have a catless headers and m50 manifold in my 05 330ci zhp and it makes 220 on a pretty aggressive tune.
Nah reinforce the subframe, get a sway bar and end links. Better tires and of course coil overs. Do front and rear control arm bushings and just keep up with maintenance
thought this was how it was gonna be with mine, but i was having ccv issues, cooling, gear whine, mounts, clutch, rear subframe bushings, motor ended up catching fire so it was all for nothing..
@@brendanjones2895 nope, it got the factory OEM bumper, costing hundreds of dollars, not some cheapo chinese bumper. Source ? I have a 325ci, and the fitment of cheap aftermarket bumper is thraash (sadly)
And they actually don't make those headlights for the preface lift E46 those headlights are only available for the face lifted E46 which the ones that you showed in the video were both preface lift which in my opinion is the tougher better looking front end style and that's obviously what BMW production manager's thought to because if you payed attention to the e46 M3 The M3 front end stayed the same as the preface lift
Subframe left the chat together with the clunking diff and drifting on the coolant leak from the expansion tank and helped by the oil from the oil pan and valve cover gasket.
you could get most of these for half the price of you were actually on a budget. wheels you can get second hand, 500 bucks will get you a decent looking set. coils, if you are on a budget, you can get a set for 300-400 bucks and it might not be good for track use but will serve you just fine on the road. angel eyes you can install yourself if you feel like they are a "must" and a bumper like that one can probably be bought for 300 ish bucks
Hmmm pre lci e46, recommends lci headlight, show the final result of a pre lci with different wheels and different wrap and says "it should look something like this"
RUclips comments are so insufferable. He’s starting with a car with over 120k miles and isn’t trying to go fast. You can cheap out on parts if you take the time to prep before paint. If it’s a show car, that’s all that matters
First mods after buying the car 1 - address any issues first, miss fires, leaks, and valve cover gasket etc 2- engine and transmission mounts and differential and subframe mounts 3 coilovers Keep original wheels just polish them and spacers
Over $8000 for something trying to look like a newer year BMW you could get for less money 😭 soon as you change stock or could’ve-been stock headlights for that bullshit it’s over for your bmw IT LOOKS CLAPPED
damn you got it impounded? i almost lost my 325i for doing donuts i got lucky, they had me against the wall hands behind my back while searching my e46, then i heard on the radio there was an armed and dangerous suspect close by so all 3 cop cars left they told me “youre lucky bro grab your keys” and ran to their cars
Don't touch anything until maintenance related repairs are done! You are just wasting money on something "pretty" that will end up on the side of the road because your cooling system exploded.
You've never owned an e46 then, dude showed us a Preface model and decided to ruin it with facelift headlight. The hood and front quarter panel is also different...
Nice wheels and bag it. That's what 75% of dubs owner do. I'm on coilovers h&r ultra lows, 18x8 advan wheels, bbk, and a bunch of bodywork on my gti plus bigger turbo and all the supporting mods.
Bro has no idea what he’s talking about. Start with a cooling system overhaul, then make your way to the general maintenance (spark plugs, coils, oil leaks, etc) and THEN maybe focus on cosmetics. “On a budget” what a fool
I make tons of car items shirts, accessories etc. My brand website: vertproductions.com
This guys a chump 🤣
Yeah this guy has clearly never touched an e46
Thank youn
This guy never touched any car he mentions 😂
Just don’t mess with the power till u do somthing about the rear subframe
Till bar
My doughnut on the trans is clapped put it gear a lil clunk take off clunk
Only for pre-face
@@donatass2622No it’s for all e46’s
Can you boost it ? AWD or RWD?
Nice roundup! A few specific revisions:
1. Sick to either 330/325ci, xi or i. All others really aren't worth it.
2. Buying pre 04 or post 03 changes your cosmetic options as the e46 got a facelift in 04. The difference translates to how you install your front bumper (clips are different), side front panels (headlight fitment is different, but we'll touch that in a minute) and Headlight options.
3. Square setup is GOLDEN. Another option for wheels would be the Apex 8s 17x40-55 (I'm currently running 45 and the handling changes the game)
4. Suspension HAS to be addressed! Bc coilovers (base model) is perfect for all around performance with daily driving. Plan on a Rear end refresh and wheel hubs/bearings all around. $3k on the low end, $5k with BBK all around kit (checkout wilwoods)
4. For body panels it's depends on what year and whether it's a coupe or sedan/wagon, but he's right on the front bumper and rear lip (minus wagons). To add to this, if you want the full m3 look you need to change the side panels. If it's a coupe pre 04 it's a quick swap + hood sub $700. For post 03 it's a little different. You need to find a fitted set of side panels for the facelift changed lights or revert the front end to pre 04. (The biggest problem there is the lights programming).
5. The lights he shows here are for a post 03 sedan. They WONT fit a coupe AT ALL (programming included) you can bypass programming but it's a mission... I'd stick with which ever oem lights that came with the car, but add angel eyes $200 - $300
6. Wrap or paint, but either way its probably gonna need SOMETHING.
7. Rebuild and upgrade the coolant system (aluminum radiator, replace Expansion tank and keep an extra on hand...trust me, aluminum disa flap, m56 valve cover swap (to get rid of the ccv, add aluminum valve cover and metal impregnated valve cover gasket), oil pump upgrade, ATI balancer, upgraded water pump, refresh Transmission, dssr and chassis shifter (should have been this way factory), replace/upgrade all gaskets with viton here oil keaks are possible, replace/upgrade all bushings, Recaro gt seats.
And BANG! NOW you have a reasonably reliable m3 replica with full sized spare. Upgrade exhaust and intake with a re-tune and you get upwards of 250whp - 350whp (with itb conversion)
$15k - $25k
Someone who did some research
Lol no way are you getting an m54 na to 350 🤣. I have a catless headers and m50 manifold in my 05 330ci zhp and it makes 220 on a pretty aggressive tune.
@@Sympathiful 220 low
@@Sympathiful the m54b30 makes 231 hp stock, either you got fooled and that aint a 330 or you need to check, cuz somey wrong.
I would skip the exhaust and itbs, just do muffler delete and get a supercharger, and then it would be more of a match to an m3
I'd rather throw all this money into the subframe strengthening and power upgrades.
Foreals hes an idiot he dont know shit about bmw
So you can what? Drive a shit box car like 99% of the ones with a turbo on marketplace? lol okay
Nah reinforce the subframe, get a sway bar and end links. Better tires and of course coil overs. Do front and rear control arm bushings and just keep up with maintenance
@@stephencalhoun4184thx for tha build list dog 🫡 jus copped a 330 lol
@@_Jxsiah_how much u pay
cooling system? vanos seals? oil pump washer? there’s maintenance you NEED before modding anything
And that’s the only way I’m spending money on this car; Covering ALL you’ve mentioned lol
Are you dumb? The tutorial is literally about how to make a good looking show build.
It says show car
Replica parts… tiktoks unending love
How to ruin an e46 in a few easy steps
FAX
How is that ruining it?
@@deepinmythots752 wrap + chinese headlights will do it
fr, those are literally zhp headlights@@46god
color stinks ahh too
Them halo headlights off eBay for 270 look ok but the stock e46 headlights with a cheap angel eye kit look 100x better and they’re serviceable lmfao
thought this was how it was gonna be with mine, but i was having ccv issues, cooling, gear whine, mounts, clutch, rear subframe bushings, motor ended up catching fire so it was all for nothing..
“should look similar to this” shows super clean e46 m3 🤣🤦🏻♂️
i mean. it got the m3 conversion bumper. and rims
@@brendanjones2895 nope, it got the factory OEM bumper, costing hundreds of dollars, not some cheapo chinese bumper. Source ? I have a 325ci, and the fitment of cheap aftermarket bumper is thraash (sadly)
STOP DUDE PLEASE!!
Except let’s get that rear subframe Reinforced, the Vanos Rebuilt and rod bearings replaced with some high quality bearings
And they actually don't make those headlights for the preface lift E46 those headlights are only available for the face lifted E46 which the ones that you showed in the video were both preface lift which in my opinion is the tougher better looking front end style and that's obviously what BMW production manager's thought to because if you payed attention to the e46 M3 The M3 front end stayed the same as the preface lift
Brother said on a budget 😂
Subframe left the chat together with the clunking diff and drifting on the coolant leak from the expansion tank and helped by the oil from the oil pan and valve cover gasket.
I might be getting an 2001 e46 330ci, I was wondering if some of you guys could fill me in on how I should mod it
Bro got his car knowledge from forza
you could get most of these for half the price of you were actually on a budget. wheels you can get second hand, 500 bucks will get you a decent looking set. coils, if you are on a budget, you can get a set for 300-400 bucks and it might not be good for track use but will serve you just fine on the road. angel eyes you can install yourself if you feel like they are a "must" and a bumper like that one can probably be bought for 300 ish bucks
yeah i just got a set of style 32’s with tires for $700 theyre one of my all time favorite rims on the e46
What coilovers u recommend
@@idln5598 you just wanna be lower? or you tryna build a track car or drift car
If you don't want to do itbs then checkout his +600 turbo e46 build, it's pretty legit, but add Engine rebuild (honing, balancing, etc.)
$1200 just for wheels - no tires/ alighnment/fender rolling/ no wrap install price😂
every time he cut i thought my ears were gonna rupture from those mic pops
you showed facelift headlights, but the rest of the video was talking about a pre-fl
Throws out an m3 at the end😂 different tire width, suspension, and bumper/fenders
Do a bmw e63
Hmmm pre lci e46, recommends lci headlight, show the final result of a pre lci with different wheels and different wrap and says "it should look something like this"
Next Car is BMW M4 f82 please❤
Please can you recommend what to do to a BMW 7 Series (1995). Cheers
Paint it black throw on M Par wheels. Upgrade headlights and taillights. Finished.
RUclips comments are so insufferable. He’s starting with a car with over 120k miles and isn’t trying to go fast. You can cheap out on parts if you take the time to prep before paint. If it’s a show car, that’s all that matters
orrrrrr reinforce the rear subframe and ls swap it send it that’s what i’m doing lol
Zero engine mods on a budget.
''Aaaaah, it's errrr, it's a bit slow''
First mods after buying the car
1 - address any issues first, miss fires, leaks, and valve cover gasket etc
2- engine and transmission mounts and differential and subframe mounts
3 coilovers
Keep original wheels just polish them and spacers
Do a BMW E60 N52
Then I breaks down 6 months later. Lol
E46’s are quite reliable, it’s the turbo’d euros that are scary to own
@@Theeeeea bmw turbo diesels are fine, petrols not so much
I’ve been driving mine pretty aggressively for over a year with no issues. Its a m52 car so idk abt them m54s tho
@@zeeeek1561is it a 328?
Laguna Seca Blau is my favourite e46 colour👌🏽
Do with Audi tt 8n
How to piss off the entire bmw community on a budget should be the title of this video.
Mans started with a base 330i and then in the end put a m3 😂 yeah okay buddy
Bmw e60 please
Can u do a cg6 acord
Hell yes bro love the build
Dude has know idea what he’s talking about 😂
Do 650i
So no performance modifications? Nice.
Over $8000 for something trying to look like a newer year BMW you could get for less money 😭 soon as you change stock or could’ve-been stock headlights for that bullshit it’s over for your bmw IT LOOKS CLAPPED
Right can get a 335i for 8k
What car build do you want next?
1st Gen Speed3
Bet ya can't do it under 10k for 400 hp.
Mini copper s r53
BMW E32 735IL. I'm currently
rebuilding one.
Where do you guys find your mods
Meanwhile this dude with stock e90
Talking about tuning cars and shit lol
All the 330 are above 10k
Honda Civic gen 6
if you want a build for your e46 i have a list going from the engine all the way to just looks …. he trippin 😂
Bmw e34
I got the m version after I had my 330ci manual taken by the cops, so much better than non m but nearly impossible to get for cheap nowadays
damn you got it impounded? i almost lost my 325i for doing donuts i got lucky, they had me against the wall hands behind my back while searching my e46, then i heard on the radio there was an armed and dangerous suspect close by so all 3 cop cars left they told me “youre lucky bro grab your keys” and ran to their cars
@@46god lol I was doing very sketchy things in the old e46 to say the least
@@Usuckman same it’s my first e46 and i can not stop doing sketchy things/: but check out the short i just uploaded g let me know how im lookin
Don't touch anything until maintenance related repairs are done! You are just wasting money on something "pretty" that will end up on the side of the road because your cooling system exploded.
One piece head lights on e36/e46 🤮
Lol 😅 BMW an budget in the same sentence
Do a Video for 2003 BMW Z4 2.5 automatic 😅
You've never owned an e46 then, dude showed us a Preface model and decided to ruin it with facelift headlight.
The hood and front quarter panel is also different...
That looks just like my 330 lol
Could you please make a video on the Toyota Celica (5th gen)🙏🙏. I need help and would really appreciate it
Budget 2Gs
That’s a csl bumper not a m3
Do a 06 G35 sedan
Do a sleeper truck or suv bro
My man said buy wheels and forgot they need tires
E60
Please do 240 sx
Do f30 next
try to look for a 330 uh wait huh whats in that
Can you do celica
F30
Jaguar XF S 3.0 Diesel please performance and styling ❤
Would those coilover’s be good for a 330xi? Love your content ✨
No i have an xi. I bought h&r lowering springs and a bilstein shocks and struts w/ adjustable damping
Do a 2013 VW Jetta Tdi, build me up. Need ideas
Nice wheels and bag it. That's what 75% of dubs owner do. I'm on coilovers h&r ultra lows, 18x8 advan wheels, bbk, and a bunch of bodywork on my gti plus bigger turbo and all the supporting mods.
Ik it’s a little different but what about a 2008 Jeep gram Cherokee ? What would you recommend ik different af from the racing world lol
i recommend selling it and getting an e46 lol
Not true really when you don’t include the beginning maintenance
Listen to none of this, rear subframe and suspension mods
That's a csl front bumper not m3
Wrong headlights for model year buddy..
Can you do a bmw e60 (550 or M5)
All that to show an M3 at the end, 🤡🤡
Laguna seca blue!
This is the most wack E46 “build” I’ve ever seen I’d rather leave it OEM lol
Great videos bro. Where is the e39
End m3 conversion bumpers
My budget like 5$
Not one engine mod str8 looks only smh
Show car not race car
@@JacobChamness23 we call them Jackys and Barryboys over here.
All show, no go.
What you gonna do to it? These have good power stock and unless you adding a turbo, trying to up the power is kinda a waste of time and money.
What's the site you use ??
Bmw 530i e39 please
Yeah and then spend 3x as much to maintain it
Build a “show” car with the Danes wheels as everyone else 😂😂 and “m3 conversion front-end bumper” boy that’s a replica csl front bumper tf is u saying
F80 m3 please 🙏
How to make an C250 Cdi
Why does nobody in this comment section know what “show car” means
135i bmw 2009
Bro has no idea what he’s talking about.
Start with a cooling system overhaul, then make your way to the general maintenance (spark plugs, coils, oil leaks, etc) and THEN maybe focus on cosmetics.
“On a budget” what a fool
Imma be honest u ask any e46 guy this is not even close to what they would do obv never owned one
I got a 2003 330xi I need some insight help me
I have an 02 xi I bought h&r lowering springs and bilstein shocks and struts w/ adjustable dampening
E92
Bmw f30 328i