BMW even has an official fix for non-damaged cars. Unlike the E36 M3, the E46 models did not receive sheetmetal reinforcements from the factory, and subframe and floor failures continued to be a problem well into the E46 production. “Rear subframe and floor failures are quite common on the E36 and E46 models. What’s the usual problem here? We’ll crib from the BimmerWorld web page: Pry bar in one hand and a flashlight in the other, he started to inspect those often-criticized mounts. James Clay, BimmerWorld’s owner and our personal guide on this journey, put the car up on the lift. Upon picking up the M3 from its Tennessee home, we immediately headed to Dublin, Virginia, to visit BimmerWorld’s HQ. It’s been a Southern car, at least in recent years. Our 2004 BMW M3 came from a trusted source: an old friend. What’s one of the biggest weak points on the E46-chassis BMW? The rear subframe mounts.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
February 2023
Categories |