I'm going to sell my M3...
Discussion
waremark said:
I am very impressed PaoloH. If I lived in your part of the world I would certainly be looking out your dealership (though I am a bit confused what brand you are, you seem too involved with Mercs for a BM dealer and vice versa!).
I'm neither. I run a dealership that sells everything from £99 part ex's up to £60k prestige. I have a passion for cars and I hope that comes across in my knowledge and the way I treat customers. I don't pretend to know everything but I try to keep up with the industry.Ok, will the retards please leave the thread.
As has been mentioned before, on countless occassions and in other threads, it is likely to be RTABS or a broken spring which is common on e46 m3's, and although causing some hideous handling characteristics, will help solve problems.
In terms of you saying that there were no suggestions of issues at your last inspection 2, its not surprising they did not pick up on the RTABs as you need to physically remove them to understand how bad they are.
Take it to a specialist, get a diagnosis, pay for it to be fixed and stop posting about this issue.
I used to own an e46 m3 and they are fantastic cars.
Regards
As has been mentioned before, on countless occassions and in other threads, it is likely to be RTABS or a broken spring which is common on e46 m3's, and although causing some hideous handling characteristics, will help solve problems.
In terms of you saying that there were no suggestions of issues at your last inspection 2, its not surprising they did not pick up on the RTABs as you need to physically remove them to understand how bad they are.
Take it to a specialist, get a diagnosis, pay for it to be fixed and stop posting about this issue.
I used to own an e46 m3 and they are fantastic cars.
Regards
Rags said:
Ok, will the retards please leave the thread.
As has been mentioned before, on countless occassions and in other threads, it is likely to be RTABS or a broken spring which is common on e46 m3's, and although causing some hideous handling characteristics, will help solve problems.
In terms of you saying that there were no suggestions of issues at your last inspection 2, its not surprising they did not pick up on the RTABs as you need to physically remove them to understand how bad they are.
Take it to a specialist, get a diagnosis, pay for it to be fixed and stop posting about this issue.
I used to own an e46 m3 and they are fantastic cars.
Regards
Keep up As has been mentioned before, on countless occassions and in other threads, it is likely to be RTABS or a broken spring which is common on e46 m3's, and although causing some hideous handling characteristics, will help solve problems.
In terms of you saying that there were no suggestions of issues at your last inspection 2, its not surprising they did not pick up on the RTABs as you need to physically remove them to understand how bad they are.
Take it to a specialist, get a diagnosis, pay for it to be fixed and stop posting about this issue.
I used to own an e46 m3 and they are fantastic cars.
Regards
He had it fixed, it was the RTAB's, it drives like a dream now..and thats why he is selling it to buy a Porker.
stuthemong said:
OK guys, let's play a little game.
RTABs cannot be inspected in place. They are hidden away and can only be visually inspected when removed from the car
They wear out at around 50K miles.
Worn RTABs are not possible to diagnose by pulling+pushing on a wheel when it's on a ramp - many many owners report massively improved handling after replacing RTABs, even when techs say they are fine.
Worn RTABs really only become an issue in certain driving situations, it is most probable that your techs on working on the thing didnt really take it out+hammer it.
No M3's should really lose traction WOT in a straight line unless there is lots of dust/ice/standing water.
My take on this is that you are being most bizarre in your attempts to recify the fault. Just go and instruct a garage to replace the darn RTABs and do a geo, this will cost you max 500 quid and will almost certainly cure the thing, despite what they tell you. Even if it does not, recent RTAB replacement will be a boon on resale as it would have been coming up for the next guy soon anyway.
If you don't like the M3 fine, sell it, but this is the weakest excuse I have ever heard to get out of one. Get it fixed, then reasses. Take up the offers of owner who can take you out+compare cars. Christ, just let them take yours out too and ask their opinion if you want. The front 3mm tyres are NOT the issue here, not in a straight line. They probably arent 100% ideal, but they really won't cause this.
Get this sorted, then worry about the tyres etc. if they limit your turn in/braking/balance.
It's a couple/few hour job total, so stop wasting time on Ph and jsut get it done, IMO.
I love the fact you can spot a BM3Wer a mile off!RTABs cannot be inspected in place. They are hidden away and can only be visually inspected when removed from the car
They wear out at around 50K miles.
Worn RTABs are not possible to diagnose by pulling+pushing on a wheel when it's on a ramp - many many owners report massively improved handling after replacing RTABs, even when techs say they are fine.
Worn RTABs really only become an issue in certain driving situations, it is most probable that your techs on working on the thing didnt really take it out+hammer it.
No M3's should really lose traction WOT in a straight line unless there is lots of dust/ice/standing water.
My take on this is that you are being most bizarre in your attempts to recify the fault. Just go and instruct a garage to replace the darn RTABs and do a geo, this will cost you max 500 quid and will almost certainly cure the thing, despite what they tell you. Even if it does not, recent RTAB replacement will be a boon on resale as it would have been coming up for the next guy soon anyway.
If you don't like the M3 fine, sell it, but this is the weakest excuse I have ever heard to get out of one. Get it fixed, then reasses. Take up the offers of owner who can take you out+compare cars. Christ, just let them take yours out too and ask their opinion if you want. The front 3mm tyres are NOT the issue here, not in a straight line. They probably arent 100% ideal, but they really won't cause this.
Get this sorted, then worry about the tyres etc. if they limit your turn in/braking/balance.
It's a couple/few hour job total, so stop wasting time on Ph and jsut get it done, IMO.
Alright mate!
Vixpy1 said:
Rags said:
Ok, will the retards please leave the thread.
As has been mentioned before, on countless occassions and in other threads, it is likely to be RTABS or a broken spring which is common on e46 m3's, and although causing some hideous handling characteristics, will help solve problems.
In terms of you saying that there were no suggestions of issues at your last inspection 2, its not surprising they did not pick up on the RTABs as you need to physically remove them to understand how bad they are.
Take it to a specialist, get a diagnosis, pay for it to be fixed and stop posting about this issue.
I used to own an e46 m3 and they are fantastic cars.
Regards
Keep up As has been mentioned before, on countless occassions and in other threads, it is likely to be RTABS or a broken spring which is common on e46 m3's, and although causing some hideous handling characteristics, will help solve problems.
In terms of you saying that there were no suggestions of issues at your last inspection 2, its not surprising they did not pick up on the RTABs as you need to physically remove them to understand how bad they are.
Take it to a specialist, get a diagnosis, pay for it to be fixed and stop posting about this issue.
I used to own an e46 m3 and they are fantastic cars.
Regards
He had it fixed, it was the RTAB's, it drives like a dream now..and thats why he is selling it to buy a Porker.
Edited by Rags on Tuesday 8th January 13:12
Rags said:
Vixpy1 said:
Rags said:
Ok, will the retards please leave the thread.
As has been mentioned before, on countless occassions and in other threads, it is likely to be RTABS or a broken spring which is common on e46 m3's, and although causing some hideous handling characteristics, will help solve problems.
In terms of you saying that there were no suggestions of issues at your last inspection 2, its not surprising they did not pick up on the RTABs as you need to physically remove them to understand how bad they are.
Take it to a specialist, get a diagnosis, pay for it to be fixed and stop posting about this issue.
I used to own an e46 m3 and they are fantastic cars.
Regards
Keep up As has been mentioned before, on countless occassions and in other threads, it is likely to be RTABS or a broken spring which is common on e46 m3's, and although causing some hideous handling characteristics, will help solve problems.
In terms of you saying that there were no suggestions of issues at your last inspection 2, its not surprising they did not pick up on the RTABs as you need to physically remove them to understand how bad they are.
Take it to a specialist, get a diagnosis, pay for it to be fixed and stop posting about this issue.
I used to own an e46 m3 and they are fantastic cars.
Regards
He had it fixed, it was the RTAB's, it drives like a dream now..and thats why he is selling it to buy a Porker.
Edited by Rags on Tuesday 8th January 13:12
OT
lol Hi Rags.
For some reason I still stick around Mtorque (the m3 motoring forum formerly known as bm3w), despite having moved on 4 months ago to a Lotus. Yes it is in the garage at the moment. The guys over on mtorque are a good laugh, and I'm pretty sure I'll get into something else M in the near future
lol Hi Rags.
For some reason I still stick around Mtorque (the m3 motoring forum formerly known as bm3w), despite having moved on 4 months ago to a Lotus. Yes it is in the garage at the moment. The guys over on mtorque are a good laugh, and I'm pretty sure I'll get into something else M in the near future
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