Car Setup

  • Mileage: 210.000km (04/2018)
  • Engine: Original engine M52TUB20 from production. Maintenance of VANOS in 210k km. all other parts from production.
  • Engine oil: Shell Helix Ultra 0W40 and filter Mann last change in 210.000km (04/2018) + additive BG110.
  • Oil separator: Changed completly including the hoses for new original BMW parts in 168.000km (06/2014).
  • Spark Plugs: NGK Laser Platinum – BKR6EQUP, last change in 199.000km (12/2016).
  • Air intake system: original airbox from production, air filter: cotton inlay by K&N, new in 168.000km (06/2014) . New elbow pipe (08/2014) and new OEM part DISA unit (04/2015).
  • Cabin filter: Mann-Filter Frecious Plus (biofunctional), last change in 210.000km (04/2018).
  • Fuel supply: New fuel pump VDO changed in 177.000km + fuel filter Mann-Filter last change in 177.000km (11/2014). Annual BG44K cleaner.
  • Fuel: Since January 2014 only 100 octane petrol. Until the end 2014 Shell V-Power Nitro+ Racing, since January 2015 it is Benzina Verva 100.
  • Cooling system: New aftermarket radiator Van Wezel changed in 165.000km, coolant container  original Hella-Behr changed in 165.000km. Coolant liquid original BMW changed in 189.000km (03/2016, freezing point -40°C). All other parts original from production.
  • Oxygen sensors, exhaust system: Pre cat lambda sensors new changed in 185.000km (7/2015), after-kat bank 1 lambda sensor changed for new in 189.000km (3/2016). All three from Bosch. Everything else stock.
  • Clutch, transmission and drive shaft: All from production. New oil Castrol Syntrans B 75W. Changed in 178k km (12/2014). Drive shaft universal joint and lock ring changed for Lemforder new parts in 178k km (12/2014).
  • Differential: New limited slip diferential Quaife (torsen type) with ratio i=3,45. Purchased brand new. Installed on car in 178k km (12/2014). Differential oil Mobilube 1 SHC 75W-90, 189k km (03/2016).
  • Differential bearing: Differential and rear axle carrier are held on place by Powerflex Road Series racing polyurethane bushings with hardness of 80A Shore (12/2017). Carrier was repainted and carrier hinges were changed for new ones. All in 178k km (12/2014).
  • Front arms: both front arms were changed for new ones – Meyle Heavy Duty with replaceable hinges. New polyurethane bushings Powerflex standard series with hardness 80A Shore. All in 178k km (12/2014).
  • Rear arms: Original from production. Rear trailing arms bushings changed for polyurethane Powerflex standrad series with hardness 80A Shore in 178k km (12/2014).
  • Springs, shock absorbers, sway bars: adaptive shock absorbers Koni FSD changed in 199.000km (12/2016), springs changed for low profile Eibach Po-Kit (-25mm/-15mm) in 165.000km. Sway bars original, sway bar stakes changed for Lemforder in 178k km (12/2014).
  • Brakes: Brake pads Textar ePad with ceramic compound, brake rotors Textar Pro. E-Brake shoes ATE (201.000km – 02/2017), other parts of e-brake from ATE. Whole brake system was changed in 180.750km (3/2015).
  • Lights: all lights original from production, halogens Philips EcoVision 55W, last change in 201.000km (2/2017).
  • Car battery: AutoPower 70Ah 640A 17kg, age 02/2013.
  • Wheels + pneu – Summer set: BBS RC 040, R17 7,5J ET41 + Tires Continental PremiumContact 6 225/45 R17 91Y DOT 2017
  • Wheels + pneu – Winter set: BMW Original styling 44, R17 8J ET47 + Tires Continental WinterContact TS860 225/45R17 91Y DOT 2017.
  • Exterior:  series bumpers, kidneys changed for black chrome, all metal parts original, new both doors and trunk because of corrosion.
  • Paint care: double layer polishing in 01/2014, paint is protected with Collinate Paste Wax.
  • Interior: M3 E46 interior in kiwi colour leather, front power seats with memory, heating and lumbar support, rear seats with skibag (installed 05/2015, mileage 80k km), piano black interior decor, original MFL sport steering wheel with new leather (installed including cruise control 08/2014), original BMW central armrest (installed in 05/2014), M-Technik short shift gear lever handle, black M-Technik head lining installed 07/2014, M3 door sills, BMW Business CD audio.

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