E46 M3 DIY link library
As the E36 & E46 DIY pages have proven to be big hits among BMW owners, I decided to make this new page, dedicated to E46 M3. Enjoy
Disclaimer: This is only a listing to DIY web sites (both found and submitted to me). I am not in any kind taking credit or making any money off of it. Just providing some info to people, that have problems locating all this interesting and needed information, since it is spread through out the internet.
I would like to express my thanks to people, who took their time and made those wonderfull write-ups. Their names and web-sites are listed next to their links.
I'm not doing it for myself-but for all DIYers out there. Please help, contribute and benefit from it later.
~ Filip Malkov a.k.a. Filip75 (from 
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If you know any other DIY sources- please submit them by sending me an email at this link.
You will find this icon by the newly posted DIY. It will stay there for about a month. Next to it is the date, when it was listed.
Please, report Broken Links!!!
BMW Roundel Emblem Replacement www.pelicanparts.com
Painting Grill Surrounds www.bmw-m.net
Blacken Out Grills www.teutonic.ca
Wheel Curb Rash Removal forums.audiworld.com
Aluminum Pedal Install - UUC Motorwerks m3.madrussian.net
E-Brake Handle Replacement - UUC Motorwerks Aluminum m3.madrussian.net
Shift Knob Install - UUC Motorwerks Rob Knob III m3.madrussian.net
Shift Boot Replacement - Wheel Skins Leather m3.madrussian.net
Schroth Rally 4 Harness m3.madrussian.net
Interior Lights Replacement - Bimmian "Xenon" m3.madrussian.net
Silver NR Gauge Install e46fanatics.com
Coupe - Interior Trim Removal e46fanatics.com
Illuminated cupholder tmk.com
LED Mood Lighting Matthew C. Smith
Constructing A Car Camera Mount Matt Segal
Clutch Stop www.apexcone.com
Clutch stop 330ci.com
P7 Brake Pedal for SMG e46m3performance.com 5 Jun 2004
Front Steel Brake Line Installation m3.madrussian.net
Rear Steel Brake Line Installation m3.madrussian.net
Front Brake Rotors - Euro OEM m3.madrussian.net
Rear Brake Rotors - Euro OEM m3.madrussian.net
Front Brake Pad Replacement m3.madrussian.net
Rear Brake Pad Replacement m3.madrussian.net
Bleeding Brakes (and Clutch) m3.madrussian.net
Brake Pad Replacement e46fanatics.com
BRAKE PAD BEDDING IN PROCEDURE www.pagidusa.com
Painting your Calipers www.pelicanparts.com
Using a Power Polisher www.apexcone
Repairing paint chips www.apexcone
Engine Compartment Cleaning www.apexcone
Alarm Install www.330ci.com 5 Jun 2004
Hardwire V1 (SMGII/Convertible) Richard (RichardS from www.m3forum.net) 4 Jun 2004
Hardwire Garage Door Opener (SMGII/Convertible) Richard (RichardS from www.m3forum.net) 4 Jun 2004
Volume Speed Sensitivity Adjustment - OEM Head Unit m3.madrussian.net
Valentine 1 Radar Detector Hardwire m3.madrussian.net
CD Changer Install - Alpine CHA-S634 MP3 CD Changer with Soundgate Interface m3.madrussian.net
My M3 Lidatek and Stealth V1 Installs talktax.com
Bluetooth Installation DIY Adam Hicks
Electronic Deer Warning System 325ci.com
V1 Stealth Install James McIver
In-Car Computer James McIver
Ground Control Air Box Screen a.k.a. "Gizmo" m3.madrussian.net
Testing Engine Compression Robert Montano (www.bmwhow2.com)
Painting the Engine Hyperion (from www.BimmerForums.com)
Painting the rear lights Miles-UK
StonGard Demo Video www.umnitza.com
Turn signal "yolk" - be gone www.apexcone.com
Oil and Filter Change m3.madrussian.net
Getting car up on jack stands m3.madrussian.net
Air Filter Replacement m3.madrussian.net
Swapping Factory Strut Bearings for More Negative Camber e46m3performance.com 5 Jun 2004
BILSTEIN PSS9 INSTALL Jim Chambers 5 Jun 2004
Front Sway Bar Install - Eibach m3.madrussian.net
Rear Sway Bar Install - Eibach m3.madrussian.net
Strut Bar Installation OEM m3.madrussian.net
Camber Adjustment (the free and easy version) m3.madrussian.net
E30/E36/E46 Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement www.understeer.com
Clutch Hydraulic Lock Valve (CDV) - Removal e46m3performance.com 5 Jun 2004
Install Larger SMG Paddles e46m3performance.com 5 Jun 2004
Manual Transmission Fluid Change - Royal Purple Synchromax m3.madrussian.net
Short Shift Kit - Rogue Engineering m3.madrussian.net
Short Shift Kit - UUC Motorwerks EVO2 w/Cartridge Bearing Upgrade m3.madrussian.net
Transmission Mounts - Rogue Engineering m3.madrussian.net
SMG II explained www.m3smg.com 5 Jun 2004
OBD-II Diagnostics codes database my330i.com
Gear speed/shift calculator my330i.com
Factory paint code database my330i.com
ACS/DSC explained my330i.com
Interesting info on extra gadgets for E46s tmk.com
Various write-ups for common problems/updates to cars (FAQ section) vamp.darkravers.net
BMW Maintenance Database submitted by Frank
BMW VIN Decoder www.bmw-z1.com
BMW Forums and Registry Boards Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
Aftermarket Companies List Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
Clear Turn Signals- ARE THEY LEGAL?!? Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
What shocks and struts do www.kauffmantire.com
Making Sense of Synthetic Lubricants www.BimmerZone.com
M3Supercar FAQ www.m3supercar.com
Automotive Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins www.alldata.com
Gear/MPH Calculator (for all of those folks with gear ratio/ tire diameter questions, this one allows you to input tire diameter or size, trans ratios, final drive ratio, and redline and it calculates speed vs. RPM in each gear)
How Manual Transmissions Work www.howstuffworks.com
Vehicle Brake Information Romano Michael
BMW Technical assistance library (all models) B. Taylor
All about tire specifications my330i.com
tire size/ gear ratio/ speedo correction site This program is designed to help those of you who want to change the size of your wheels and/or tires. Hopefully, it will help you to sort through the seemingly infinite number of wheel and tire combinations.
Enginecore.com A site with classified-type listings of every possible engine cores, rebuilds, and parts. it even has farm tractor and marine stuff.)
This page was created on 4 June 2004