"sefeing, actually bought an E46" (sefeing90)
10/07/2019 at 08:47 • Filed to: e46, E46 things, BMW, driveway mechanic
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"sefeing, actually bought an E46" (sefeing90)
10/07/2019 at 08:47 • Filed to: e46, E46 things, BMW, driveway mechanic | 1
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I did a few things to my E46 yesterday:
1. Wash / Sealant before winter hits, using some sweet sweet AMMO skin that a buddy bought.
2. Installed my Oppo sticker
3. Updated the DME (engine management) & EGS (trans management) in the car. This is the big one. A really nice guy a named Scott (BaliDawg on the forums) Remoted into my computer, setup INPA / Winkfp / NCS / Daten files, and updated the software in the car. It had never been updated from the factory. The car is now LOADS smoother, feels peppier, and the trans shits great.
Anyone who has an E46, you should 100 percent update your software to the latest version. It’s not a terribly hard process, but Scott will do it for free if you contact him. He’s done hundreds.
11/10 would recommend!
pip bip - choose Corrour
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
10/07/2019 at 08:56 |
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Michael
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
10/07/2019 at 08:57 |
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Trans shits great, eh?
Nibby
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
10/07/2019 at 09:04 |
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agreed, oppo sticker is a good upgrade for any E46
Maxima Speed
> pip bip - choose Corrour
10/07/2019 at 09:08 |
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Some people really get into some weird stuff .
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themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> pip bip - choose Corrour
10/07/2019 at 09:13 |
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You know, the E46 isn’t as young as it used to be and regular shits can sometimes be difficult. See your mechanic if your transmission has difficulty shitting.
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Michael
> themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
10/07/2019 at 09:17 |
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From what I hear the SMG pretty regularly shits the bed
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sefeing, actually bought an E46
> pip bip - choose Corrour
10/07/2019 at 09:25 |
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Whelp, i’m gonna leave that now ....
I swear I spell check sometimes! :)
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sefeing, actually bought an E46
> themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
10/07/2019 at 09:25 |
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I mean, a trans flush is sort of like a laxative?
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sefeing, actually bought an E46
> Michael
10/07/2019 at 09:25 |
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totally meant to write it :
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sefeing, actually bought an E46
> Nibby
10/07/2019 at 09:26 |
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+10 reliability points
Tripper
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
10/07/2019 at 09:35 |
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I washed and waxed my E46 with collinite 845 and stuck it in my parents garage for the winter. I’m up to date on the DME, but I’ve got the six speed so smooth shifts only happen after the trans is warmed up. I’ve got a short throw shifter and bushings that are really tight until they’re warm.
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sefeing, actually bought an E46
> Tripper
10/07/2019 at 10:23 |
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i loooooooove that color. Yeah, I’m running the GM Autoslushbox on mine, so 5 speed, and the computer now is a TON smoother, it’s quite nice.
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Tripper
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
10/07/2019 at 10:26 |
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This post had me looking at non M E46 cars. They are pretty tough to come by with 3 pedals...I wouldn’t have guessed that.
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sefeing, actually bought an E46
> Tripper
10/07/2019 at 11:09 |
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yep, they certainly are. I’d kill for a 3 pedal, but since the fiance and I split this car, it’s gotta be an auto. Not a DD either, since we live in NYC. Really just used as utility on the weekends, but I figured if I was going to get an auto, I’d get something I’d enjoy & it all worked out timing / distance / price wise for this car.
ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
10/07/2019 at 12:54 |
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I’ve got #2 covered at least!
Is there a way to tell the date of your DME software? Also, are there fixes that were sent out significantly after manufacture date? My car is an 05 and has had some dealership visits recently under prior owner for airbag recall etc - any chance they might have done any updates? (assuming no, as I type this LOLing).
TheBoyScout
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
10/07/2019 at 13:44 |
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I have a manual transmission that shifts pretty hard - do you think it will help with that?
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sefeing, actually bought an E46
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
10/07/2019 at 13:54 |
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There is - https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1081716
Scott’s laid out the versioning here, but if you can connect to your car via INPA or PA Soft (software’s avail everywhere on the internet, and the cables are cheap), you can see when, or if it was ever updated. Mine was all from the 2002 factory.
Possible they had, but unlikely apparently, from what he was telling me.
Def worth shooting him a line if you have questions- he’s a real nice guy
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sefeing, actually bought an E46
> TheBoyScout
10/07/2019 at 13:54 |
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Manual? Probably not, but it’s possible the engine’s computer may have some bugs worked out that’ll let you shift smoother. There’s really no downside.
RacingShark
> TheBoyScout
10/07/2019 at 13:58 |
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two thing will improve your manual e46:
Update the DME software(mine had a stutter around 2800RPM, and a DME update fixed it)
Remove the Clutch Delay Valve (CDV). It slows down clutch activation
, and will make you drive like a 3yr old.
WAY smother once I
removed that.
ihm96
> RacingShark
10/07/2019 at 16:49 |
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I really need to do that on my Z3. Makes heel toeing into anything below 3rd impossible
pizzaman09
> Tripper
10/07/2019 at 17:55 |
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It saddens me that people put their BMWs away in the winter, I can comfirm that they are great fun in the snow and go pretty well given the correct tires. I respect your choice to winterize it. However my winterization on the e36 M3 is wax it, put snow tires on it, and confirm the heated seats still function.
BTW, your E46 is quite sharp!
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Tripper
> pizzaman09
10/07/2019 at 18:07 |
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That E46 went t hr ough 6 PA winters on a set of Blizzaks when it was my DD. It was fine with the tires on it. Honestly the only reason it goes away is a lack of space. I drive the 75' more often, so it stays here. My dd is a 19' VW Alltrack.
I’ll start the M3 once per week and drive it a few times per month until the weather is nice. It will be 13 years in my possession in February!
Ready for an adventure!
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
10/07/2019 at 19:21 |
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I want My Jeep to shits great too. Can yall help? :-)
M.T. Blake
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
10/07/2019 at 23:10 |
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The trans what now?!
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sefeing, actually bought an E46
> Ready for an adventure!
10/08/2019 at 08:44 |
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just open up the trans fluid drain plug :)
Gaslollipop
> TheBoyScout
10/08/2019 at 10:39 |
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when did you last change the MTF?
Robert Hopkins
> sefeing, actually bought an E46
07/21/2020 at 16:27 |
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Hey Scott, I'd love to get my software updated. Thanks!