Last year I was "done" by a Z3 M-Series because mine was running with a code 34 :cry: but tonight I was following a new M3 home and thought he wasn't going to "go" for it, I was very wrong! As soon as we reached the national speed limit sign he floored it but so did I and as there was nothing coming for a good mile I passed him with ease :eek: I guess all the hard work is paying off at last!

good stuff I had an M3 racing me, he kept up as I was running 5psi! I knew the bloke and he was saying he beat me to all his mates I told him my turbos were fooked and when it was back on the road I'll ruin him, to which he put a £50 bet I wont :xxx: easy money

good stuff I had an M3 racing me' date=' he kept up as I was running 5psi! I knew the bloke and he was saying he beat me to all his mates I told him my turbos were fooked and when it was back on the road I'll ruin him, to which he put a £50 bet I wont :xxx: easy money[/quote']

 

 

LOL..... that's a free tank of gas comming up then...LOL :D :D

yea dont you just love beemer bashin i was traveling down the A1 about 3 weeks ago and came across an M3 top down blonde highlights blowing in the wind (you no what im sayin)we played a bit of cat and mouse for a few miles then went across the island at stamford we both nailed it and it was quite close but he could nt live with the z car and i had to show him a clean pair of heels ..................put a fookin big cheesy grin on my face all day...................

LOL! Anyone round here with a reg plate such as 9 MEY is usually some rich local farmer's Son, the reg plate coming from Grandad's tractor etc. He was reeling as I reeled him in :mac1: , once I got 3 bus lengths or so ahead I eased off but he didn't get it and tried again but to no avail :cry: :cool: £44K worth of BM versus my £4.4K Zed :shock:

 

They're a quick car but this would worry me if I owned one:-

 

Default Service tech information and instructions

BMW SERVICE ACTION ON M3 S54 ENGINES – AUGUST 2004

 

(Q1) Why is BMW announcing a service action on M3 S54 engines?

(A1) We have determined that certain BMW M3s with S54 engines could experience premature engine damage. The engine connecting rod bearings were not manufactured to BMW quality standards. As a result, the bearings can overheat and fail prematurely if the vehicle is operated at higher engine speeds over an extended period.

(Q2) How many cars are affected by the service action?

(A2) Approximately 20,000 M3s are affected in the US (48,000 Worldwide).

(Q3) Which models are affected?

(A3) BMW M3 Coupe/Convertible equipped with S54 engines and produced between February 12, 2001 and May 22, 2003.

(Q4) How many M3s with S54 engines in total were sold in the US?

(A4) Approximately 28,600 M3s with S54 engines have been sold in the US to date.

(Q5) How did BMW become aware of the problem?

(A5) BMW became aware of the problem through its own quality control processes.

(Q6) What is the reason for the defect?

(A6) The connecting rod bearings were not manufactured to BMW quality standards. As a result, the connecting rod bearings are susceptible to overheating and subsequent premature failure if the vehicle is operated at higher engine speeds over an extended period.

(Q7) How does the driver become aware of the problem?

(A7) If the connecting rod bearings were to fail, the damage is often accompanied by engine knocking or a loud rattling noise. If this were to occur, the driver should pull over to a safe location, turn the ignition off and call BMW Roadside Assistance at (800) 332-4BMW to have the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized BMW center.

(Q8) Is this a safety issue?

(A8) No, this is a long-term durability issue. The vehicle can still be operated with no immediate need to have the repairs carried out. The driver would become aware of the problem if the engine started knocking or making a loud rattling noise. If this were to occur, the driver should to pull over to a safe location, turn the ignition off and call BMW Roadside Assistance at (800) 332-4BMW to have the car towed to the nearest authorized BMW center.

(Q9) What is the solution to the problem?

(A9) The affected cars will require replacement of the connecting rod bearings and the engine management system will be programmed with the latest software.

(Q10) BMW conducted a service action in March 2003 for an internal engine problem. How is this service action different?

(A10) Our original investigation identified a problem with contamination of the engine lubricating system during assembly and unfavorable tolerances in the engine oil pump in M3 S54 engines produced from October 2001 through February 2002. The current service action addresses a quality issue with the engine connecting rod bearings which can result in premature wear.

(Q11) How many cars have experienced this engine damage?

(A11) To date, only a small percentage of cars have experienced engine damage caused by premature connecting rod bearing wear.

(Q12) Is BMW aware of any accidents or injuries attributed to the problem?

(A12) No.

(Q13) Will BMW initiate a recall?

(A13) No, this issue will be addressed through a service action.

(Q14) How will affected customers be informed?

(A14) Affected customers will receive a letter from BMW of North America, LLC informing them of the service action. Affected customers are asked to contact their authorized BMW center to schedule an appointment for the service action.

(Q15) How long will the repair take?

(A15) The repair will take approximately 1½ working days to complete, however, the actual time will vary depending on center scheduling.

(Q16) Are there any repair costs for the customer?

(A16) No.

(Q17) Can customers continue to drive their cars?

(A17) Yes. However, BMW recommends affected customers schedule an appointment for the repair with an authorized BMW center as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that your engine is knocking or making a rattling noise, please pull over to a safe location, turn the ignition off and call BMW Roadside Assistance at (800) 332-4BMW to have the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized BMW center.

(Q18) Does my M3 Coupe/Convertible have a 6-year/100,000 mile engine warranty extension?

(A18) To show our commitment to customers, BMW provided this warranty to all 2001, 2002 and 2003 model year BMW’s with S54 engines.

(Q19) Why is the M roadster/coupe not affected by this service action?

(A19) The design of the M roadster/coupe is different from the M3 Coupe/Convertible. Most important, the M roadster/coupe has a lower maximum speed, 7600 rpm vs. 8000 rpm in the M3 Coupe/Convertible. As a result, the connecting rod bearings are not subjected to the same stress as those in a M3 Coupe/Convertible.

(Q20) Do customers have to wait to receive their notification letter before having this repair performed?

(A20) Yes. BMW is in the process of implementing the service action to ensure that the necessary parts are at the BMW centers prior to sending out the owner notification letters.

(Q21) When will letters be sent to affected customers?

(A21) Mailings are scheduled to commence in August 2004.

(Q22) The engine in my M3 was previously replaced. Does the service action still need to be performed?

(A22) It depends on the production date of the replacement engine. The customer should consult with the authorized center or customer relations to confirm whether the vehicle is affected.

back off me hols now dave, do you want these braces? are you coming to Japfest or know anyone that is -may save a few pennies for ya on postage??

Well done showing the Beemer a clean pair of heels mate. ;)

 

I think this call for the return of the kills forum I think. Anyone know why it was removed in the first place? Nothing to do with encouraging racing was it!:D

back off me hols now dave, do you want these braces? are you coming to Japfest or know anyone that is -may save a few pennies for ya on postage??

Hope you had a good hol, I really wanted to go this Saturday but the bl00dy Missus is working AGAIN so I'm been left holding the baby. If you don't mind sending them by Royal snail I'd be grateful. Just let us know how much to add.

 

Cheers

 

Dave

I shall see if i can find some bubble wrap. can you mail me at speedfreak@dsl.pipex.com so we can sort addresses and stuff?

 

cheers

oi enough beemer bashing you bunch of gits! ;)

 

hats off though, you did well to trounce a new e46 M3, they are bloody quick cars.

 

Im already thinking of ditching the M3 this autumn and getting a honda s2000 instead!

oi enough beemer bashing you bunch of gits! ;)

 

hats off though, you did well to trounce a new e46 M3, they are bloody quick cars.

 

Im already thinking of ditching the M3 this autumn and getting a honda s2000 instead!

LOL! - I've got a lot of respect for those VTEC engines, the first one I ever rode in was back in 1990 - a CRX, that thing just kept on revving! I can't imagine what a 2 litre version with 15 years' worth of development could do, probably lots!

 

OMG, just looked up the spec., Redline @9000 rpm :cool:

He must have been in the wrong gear lol!

 

Those E46's are pretty nice, I have seen a friends SMG kill a 350Z with ease, so I would imagine off the mark or at speed it should do a stock Z and keep up with a decent modded one TBH, although I hate the gears on them.

 

I have only had one race with a Z since owning my M3, it is a friends who lives in Swindon, he is running 1 bar of boost and runs high 13's on the 1/4. I kept up with him to a ton then he did start leaving me steadily (sure I already did a post about this). I'm pushing a little over 300 and he is pushing more like 340.

 

Not bad for a NA tho ;)

 

I've heard lots of people say they have killed M3's, my brother being one in his clio 172 :S. I raced him and totally killed him. Im sure more than 50% are M3 badged up 325 or 330's. There is a so call green m3 Evo going around town, it just happened I saw him on the dual carriageway about three weeks ago. I wasn't going to race him, but as it happend we both gunned it off the roundabout, I could here him reving the nuts off it as I passed him, by the time I got to a ton, he was 10-12 car lengths back easily, M3 I think not, or it was ****ed lol.

 

I will say tho that once my M engine dies, it will be time to try and get a Z engine in it, miss them turbos lol.

 

The Z is also defo faster than an M, especialy when running about 16psi, but I know I could easily outpull a stock Z and keep up with a good one from my previous encounter. I'll have to pop to a meet sometime ;)

 

Davido, don't do it, S2000's are horrible :S, my brother works for Honda, driven quite a few and never been impressed, too much gear changing, not enough pulling, and they are about as sturdy as a milk carton. We wrote one of when delivering it from the honda compound to the showroom the other side of swindon at only 50mph! :O

 

Steve

My brother's is pushing out near 400bhp, so it's not surprising he left it standing :nana2:

I rekon we should have DV cameras built into our cars so that we can all share the glory :D

oi enough beemer bashing you bunch of gits! ;)

 

hats off though, you did well to trounce a new e46 M3, they are bloody quick cars.

 

Im already thinking of ditching the M3 this autumn and getting a honda s2000 instead!

 

 

davido140 keep your bmw it's a much better motor, i have done a s2000 in my zed and it was easy once you get them out of second gear.