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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
  • The M3baru is an all-wheel drive, M-swapped E46 wagon that thinks it’s a Subaru. After a 1,672 mile road trip on harsh terrain through the far reaches of Oregon, I think it’s the perfect answer to a very specific problem. This video documents how this project began, and some of the ups and downs along the way.
    In-depth article and photos on ‪@fcpeuro‬:
    Part 1: blog.fcpeuro.c...
    Part 2: blog.fcpeuro.c...
    Specifications:
    2001 BMW 325xi Touring
    Orient Blue Metallic
    3.2L S54 from a 2004 M3
    aFe Cold Air Intake
    Custom high-flow exhaust
    Custom Tune
    E46 330xi 6-speed manual
    Z4M clutch & flywheel
    3.91 Wavetrac limited-slip differential
    3.91 X3 front differential
    325xi brakes with steel-braided lines
    KW V1 Coilovers set to the tallest ride height
    Strut tower and subframe reinforcements
    Droop limiters removed for increased travel
    Ground Control camber plates
    17x7 BMW Style 12 steel wheels
    225/50R17 98Y Vredestein Quatrac 5 tires (snow-rated UHP all-season)
    E46 M3 manual-adjustment seats
    E46 M3 steering wheel
    E46 M3 gauge cluster
    Otherwise-stock black E46 interior swapped from a donor E46 Touring
    OE Euro tail lights and front corner lights
    E46 M3 front bumper with splitter
    HARD Motorsport E46 M3 fender flares (to fit M3 diameter tires)
    Custom skidplate
    Deleted roof rails
    Rally Armor Urethane Mud Flaps
    Hella 500 fog lights
    Daniel Sloan on Instagram:
    / dslovn.drives
    Engine rebuild and upgrades performed by Rhom Innovations in Portland, OR: www.rhominnova...
    Opening sequence is an homage to “Climb Dance” by Jean Louis Mourey
    • Climb Dance - 1988 Pik...
    Music credit (opening sequence):“Andrew Bisset: Conglomerate Fragments for Solo Piano” by Sergey Schepkin
    0:00 Start
    0:03 'Climb Dance' montage
    0:35 Opening car footage
    0:57 Daniel introduction
    1:30 Off-road adventuremobile
    1:46 Daniel's path to M3baru
    2:30 Buying the M3-converted 325xi Wagon
    3:25 List of upgrades
    5:50 Why not Subaru?
    7:07 First Attempt
    7:46 Catastrophe
    8:02 Second Attempt
    9:44 Conclusion
    11:02 M3reza?
    11:19 Outro
    Pre-order my automotive photography book | www.carraraboo...
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    Inquiries | kevin@capturingthemachine.com
    #BMW #BMWM3 #E46 #rally #M3touring

Komentáře • 474

  • @danielsloan
    @danielsloan Před 3 lety +205

    I might be biased, but I think this is the best M3baru video of all time.

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 3 lety +11

      I'm humble, but I'll say it's in the top ten

    • @ADBBuild
      @ADBBuild Před 3 lety +2

      I can't believe you sold your cabrio!

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 3 lety +4

      @@ADBBuild 3nd of an 3ra

    • @jacobstraightpipee3991
      @jacobstraightpipee3991 Před 2 lety

      awsome project! did you thought bout making and height adjustable suspension also ? that really would be nice, to be able to use it ,,standard low,, in normal conditions, but have the abillity to raise it if ya goin offroad? i mean something like airsuspension.. my friend did something similar, but he used Heavy duty bigass bags from a BUS ( did something very similar with his E30) - that way, those bags are just overkill and literally immortal and unbreakable on such a low weight.

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety +4

      @@jacobstraightpipee3991 I haven’t looked into anything that complex yet as it would be a big expense (among plenty of others for this car). The KW V1s do remarkably well on and off road but are too low even in their highest setting. The dream would be a custom rally suspension, but realistically just the stock E46 wagon suspension is probably the best way to go especially since it would be cheap and easy to replace individual components if needed.

  • @tauseefzia5894
    @tauseefzia5894 Před 3 lety +211

    There is something really satisfying about off-roading a car that was not meant to off-road, this is an amazing yet simple build. Loved the video as always!

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you so much!

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 3 lety +5

      totally agree! oh how i wish it were actually "simple"...

    • @ryoichiwatanabe648
      @ryoichiwatanabe648 Před 2 lety +2

      Aaand it's called the art of rallying

    • @dudenamedclem
      @dudenamedclem Před 2 lety +1

      Someone saying simple with anything BMW has never worked on one.

    • @zepter00
      @zepter00 Před 2 lety +1

      Lol. Driving on gravel - dirt road is not an offroad. It daily day driving for dozens milions people in the wolrd. Driving we see here is slow and bad.

  • @JuStrisGarage
    @JuStrisGarage Před 2 lety +35

    I don't know why on earth it took me almost 9 months to find this video. Man. This car just won everything for me. Its just perfect. Absolutely perfect in every way. This is what I imagine the perfect BMW for me to be.

  • @Hangoversteer
    @Hangoversteer Před 3 lety +34

    I keep rewatching the intro sequence, it’s incredibly exciting and very beautiful. Loved the video, the car. My WRX wagon is jealous.

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 3 lety +13

      thanks so much! The intro is an homage to 'Climb Dance', be sure to check that out if you haven't seen it!

  • @BanjoLuke1
    @BanjoLuke1 Před 2 lety +68

    This is a strange and beguiling mix of geeky, pointless and insane.
    But in a good way. A very good way.
    I love the steel wheels. A clever and practical change that also looks good.
    You don't mention cup holders. I am assuming they are stock.

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety +2

      Hahahaha, thanks! We use the stock cupholders, but also some of these during a road trip: www.ultimatecupholders.com
      It looks like they aren't currently available, but it's nice because it allows us to carry more water bottles and coffee thermoses and keeps them out of the way of the gearshift.

  • @Drgoldthumb
    @Drgoldthumb Před 2 lety +10

    This may be the greatest car thing I have ever seen. I saw the original sale listing for this car when it was sold and my mind was blown when they were able to make a S54 oil pan work with awd. I am glad it is out there in the world living it’s best life!

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety +3

      It certainly is, and thanks! In the original build they didn't do the oil pan correctly, but the motor was rebuilt with a custom oil pan built for the task. I *think* Daniel discovered later that the normal 330xi oil pan would fit the S54 without modifications 😭

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety +4

      @@capturingthemachine Almost... the S52 oil pump on the S54 fits the 330xi pan without modification, but the 330xi oil pan doesn't fit the S54 without modification.

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety +2

      @@danielsloan blocked and reported

  • @jamiljafri4841
    @jamiljafri4841 Před 3 lety +47

    OMG This is so good. I'm definitely stealing that shot of the camera pointing up at you guys from the engine bay 🤣

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 3 lety +7

      that's the 'Tarantino shot' that I stole (usually he does it from a trunk, not engine bay) 😄

  • @christopherldavid
    @christopherldavid Před 2 lety +2

    You built my dream setup. I’m have a humble 323it 5speed, it’s done over 15k in camping roadtrips over the past couple years and has been great.

  • @Adrianmichael04
    @Adrianmichael04 Před 2 lety +4

    The pursuit of joy and happiness, more than just a car.

  • @Krautastic
    @Krautastic Před 2 lety +2

    Oh my God. Climb dance. Nailed it on the intro. Was waiting for a big wing Peugeot with big turbo noises to make an appearance.

  • @raceace
    @raceace Před 2 lety +1

    Sheer driving pleasure is the BMW motto, but that's passion, Passion is loving something enough to suffer for it. Respect.

  • @JamesMotorsport
    @JamesMotorsport Před 2 lety +2

    The ode to climbdance was a nice touch

  • @74thavehustler
    @74thavehustler Před 3 lety +24

    That intro was magnificent. The build on this project was incredible, looks stupid fun. Subscribed!

  • @UnderYourMother
    @UnderYourMother Před 2 lety +1

    love the Climb Dance tribute at the beginning

  • @ChrisKsan
    @ChrisKsan Před 3 lety +2

    I just love that old school Peugeot Pikes Peak intro tribute! Very nice touch from a man of culture!

  • @prinzkoenigkaiser
    @prinzkoenigkaiser Před 2 lety +13

    one of those "bmw's that should have been build by bmw“.
    🤩

    • @claudyfocan731
      @claudyfocan731 Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly. Instead of building a M SUV again and again and another one 🤡
      BMW sold their soul when they made the first M SUV.

    • @prinzkoenigkaiser
      @prinzkoenigkaiser Před 2 lety

      @@claudyfocan731 m-motorsports and suv's put together..
      ..that makes physically no sence.

  • @toms4760
    @toms4760 Před 2 lety +2

    Perfect, I'm taking on a similar project - rallycross-ify a 2009 328xi e92. First mods snow tires and wheels (done) first rallycross race (done) skid plate (next) Lift - strut spacers / coilovers in the works. 328xi e92 is low, but it drove so well in the rallycross, civilized rally racing, who knew?

  • @jeremyeaton89
    @jeremyeaton89 Před 2 lety +2

    Really enjoyed this.

  • @samwasnak53
    @samwasnak53 Před 2 lety +2

    I love seeing people's unique builds and the stories behind them. Great video made me happy to watch

  • @thenakedporcupine
    @thenakedporcupine Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning intro! a lovely hommage to Climb dance-1988 Pikes Peak hill climb, and the start signal from Gran turismo 1st edition..!

  • @Bullitt520
    @Bullitt520 Před 2 lety +8

    As a owner of 3 Subarus (1 offroad spec) and admirer of older BMWs, i'd like to thank you YT algorythm for showing me this vid!

  • @nate9114
    @nate9114 Před 2 lety +1

    What a cool build!

  • @svvervinmedia
    @svvervinmedia Před 2 lety +1

    This thing is fantastic - the e46 touring we all wish existed on the used marketplace.

  • @KyleSulkar
    @KyleSulkar Před 2 lety +2

    So glad I found this video. Huge fan of this!!! - fellow s54 lover

  • @gadgetguy99
    @gadgetguy99 Před 2 lety +1

    A guy in my area has an rwd e46 wagon with a zhp engine swap. This is really the ultimate e46 daily driver.

  • @marioturkalj3126
    @marioturkalj3126 Před 2 lety +1

    Uniqe build.....That 17 inch steel wheels are interesting.They would look great in shiny black colour.Bmw power.😎💪

  • @alexdb77
    @alexdb77 Před 2 lety +2

    What a cool project! Many congrats!

  • @yehorbilovus2620
    @yehorbilovus2620 Před 2 lety +2

    I am confused why I got this vid in recommendations only today!?!
    Very cool build, u made fantastic job on it!
    Wishing u more views on vid , more bimmer- and just car- guys should see it
    AND
    Hi from Ukraine

  • @TheGuthan
    @TheGuthan Před 2 lety +1

    The Ari Vatanen 'Climb Dance' intro was sooo sick

  • @finnice
    @finnice Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent cinematography... SUBSCRIBED!

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! Most of my videos are photo tutorial types of things, hopefully that’s up your alley 😄

    • @finnice
      @finnice Před 2 lety

      @@capturingthemachine funilly enough your content seems to be just what I’ve been needing as I am quite into photography and filmography and cars are often my subject matter. So I’ve stumbled onto a wealth of knowledge here, thanks 👌

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety +1

      @@finnice awesome - welcome, I'm glad you're here!

  • @Fred-rv2tu
    @Fred-rv2tu Před rokem +2

    I’ve been planning to do something like this. A lot less off-road focused but definitely meant to be able to go down the dirt roads. Cool to see it’s doable.

  • @krisbana9361
    @krisbana9361 Před 2 lety +2

    Intro looks like it was inspired by the well known Pikes Peak Climb Dance video. Respect for that!❤

  • @carsoncolemanbm4
    @carsoncolemanbm4 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm buying an E46 m3 now. This has inspired me! Great video brother this thing is wicked cool!!! Love ur passion as well for BMW! God bless brother!!

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks! Good luck with your search!

    • @carsoncolemanbm4
      @carsoncolemanbm4 Před 2 lety +2

      @@danielsloan there will always ONLY be one M3BARU!!! This thing is awesome! I currently have an 2009 e90 335i sedan that I love but it's no E46 M3 that's for Damn sure! Keep this work up brother and I can't wait to see what's to come for this little beast!! I've thought about turning the 335 into a little off-road vehicle as well because I'm an outdoorsy person and it is quite difficult to get certain places with factory suspension and components. But I love what you did with the e46 absolutely amazing and has inspired me just to get an E46 M3 in general to start out. Thank you again for the inspiration brother keep up the hard work again God bless!!

  • @chriswilliams9976
    @chriswilliams9976 Před 2 lety

    Love the Climb Dance tribute at the start

  • @marekchudzikiewicz2325
    @marekchudzikiewicz2325 Před rokem +2

    Perfektes Auto, hervorragende Idee, gepanzerter Motor, Allradantrieb, !!!! Gratulation .upss noch eine Sache sehr schöne Autofarbe.

  • @TougeTouring
    @TougeTouring Před 3 lety +5

    Just stumbled across this on instagram, really fell in love! 😍

  • @difacilprojects6676
    @difacilprojects6676 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome project! regards from Spain!

  • @gintonicmunich
    @gintonicmunich Před 2 lety +2

    something different and always fun to drive...what else ?

  • @h1923
    @h1923 Před 2 lety +2

    Video : having „climb dance” intro
    Me : subscribed

  • @lucasduck95
    @lucasduck95 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing work, love It

  • @ZachStWard
    @ZachStWard Před 2 lety +3

    This was so well done. Definitely here for more👀

  • @cristianchiari2697
    @cristianchiari2697 Před 2 lety +1

    Great cinematic work

  • @odysseassofokleous4665
    @odysseassofokleous4665 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video, fantastic build.

  • @EllDub
    @EllDub Před 2 lety +1

    Mad Climb Dance vibes 😂 was almost waiting for Ari in a pug to come screaming by, gets a like without the watch just for that intro👌👍

  • @AlexanderSanchez-xn5jv
    @AlexanderSanchez-xn5jv Před 2 lety +1

    I love it when i know theres people who like the same things i do 🤝🏽

  • @barny325
    @barny325 Před 2 lety +4

    The steelies are really the best rims for e46

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety

      the car has Style 2s now - 15 inch - and they look really good as well!

    • @barny325
      @barny325 Před 2 lety

      @@capturingthemachine how does 15 inch work with the size of the brakes?

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety +1

      @@barny325 you have to change the front brakes and if I remember correctly, modify the steering knuckle 🙁

    • @barny325
      @barny325 Před 2 lety

      @@capturingthemachine sounds like a lot of work bro. One last question please: why you top 15' over 17'? More comfort?

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety +1

      @@barny325 if you want to mess with true rally/dirt/ice tires, you can only get them in 15". There are downsides (all the work involved, sidewall flex, less grip on the street), but as Daniel continues to develop it into a dirt driving car and not just a 'rally style' car, this was the path he wanted to go down.

  • @eastoakland-S65feen
    @eastoakland-S65feen Před 2 lety +1

    That little thing cool AF. Nice

  • @Wergrun
    @Wergrun Před 2 lety +4

    Off roaded my smart car in granby Colorado and loved how well it handled. Also I’d love to sell my e91 to this dude to see it made into a rally wagon too.

  • @Chris.Davies
    @Chris.Davies Před 2 lety +3

    With all due respect to Subaru - as I DD a '97 Tommy kaira M20b wagon - a WRX or STi is not an appropriate vehicle to take on extended offroad trips of any kind - especially if a passenger is anticipated.
    They are wonderful rally/sports cars, and tremendously and endlessly capable, but they are not quiet. In fact, even after adding a lot of sound dampening during the restoration and upgrade project, the car remains stubbornly loud.
    The triple-seamed chassis transmits every single bump, ripple, and stone straight through to the driver's extremely deep bucket seat. The suspension squeaks and groans, the tyre noise is loud. The wind noise isn't great. And the combination results in a car which leaves you aurally exhausted after just 5 hours on tar sealed roads.
    Thrashing a WRX/STi/M20b on gravel roads is a non-stop joy, but it's extremely loud, and you would want ear plugs if you intended to drive hard for longer than 15 minutes or so. The amount of gravel hitting the underside of the car, and the wheel arches is astonishing, especially when AWD drifting: the racket produced means you can't hold a conversation in the car!
    So, using a BMW and WRXizing it is a pretty cool idea. It'll be a shit-ton quieter, much more luxurious and probably won't burn any more fuel. When the M20b boost kicks hard, the gas bill is horrendous @ $2.70/litre!

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety

      Thanks for sharing your perspective! You explain the differences perfectly. One of my favorite things about the M3baru is how it feels like a regular BMW E46 when driving normally, so it's pretty comfortable on long drives.

  • @CrushiChris
    @CrushiChris Před 2 lety +2

    you basicaly built a testing rig for the s54 XD its a super cool car

  • @jesusnieto6911
    @jesusnieto6911 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm so glad that someone actually went and did this... I've always wondered what itd be like 😂

  • @MarcHoffman
    @MarcHoffman Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent music choice. Thanks so much for crediting the composer! Love the video, too!

  • @von...
    @von... Před 3 lety +11

    have you looked into getting a Z3 or Z3M steering rack?
    I saw it mentioned in the FCP euro article that you were not super stoked on the steering feel, but have gotten used it to.
    I am sure you have heard, but I am here to confirm the Z3 rack in an E46 really is special & the steering ratio is faster in the best way.

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 3 lety +5

      Unfortunately, it isn't possible to (easily) swap racks on an AWD E46. The lack of steering feel is more due to the AWD E46s having less caster, not the quickness of the steering ratio.

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 3 lety +5

      what Daniel said 😂
      The steering is fine, if I had to pick a weak point (versus a normal E46 M3 coupe), that would be it, but unless you drive back to back you may not notice. Thanks for watching and reading the story!

  • @POVShotgun
    @POVShotgun Před 2 lety +1

    I kept reading that as muh-ba-roo. I love these builds. Cars being engineered bit by bit, morphed into a tool that accomplishes a goal. Most builds nowadays are just for shock or show.

  • @ZedNinetySix_
    @ZedNinetySix_ Před 2 lety +1

    Loving the GT5 inspired intro

  • @Supervixi_Vigeo
    @Supervixi_Vigeo Před 2 lety +2

    Based on this, the larger E61 535i xDrive Sport Wagon would probably be a very good overlander. Though a couple of inches of lift might be needed.

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety

      That would be cool! An underrated platform for sure

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety

      Yes I think it would do well with a lift. And the newer xDrive system can be more easily customized than the system in the E46.

  • @GTE465
    @GTE465 Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant video guys!!!! Well done!

  • @TLFILMS
    @TLFILMS Před 2 lety +2

    awesome shoots, awesome car

  • @whitekim_tv7051
    @whitekim_tv7051 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing job mate, I love your M3baru. It’s really amazing👍🏻

  • @Primoz.r
    @Primoz.r Před 2 lety +3

    This is what is missing in my life.

  • @nathanpeachs2704
    @nathanpeachs2704 Před 2 lety +2

    Yeah man I feel you, ticks all the boxs its awd, a wagon and has a fat six in it 😄 Cool Car😄

  • @yorshoooo
    @yorshoooo Před 3 lety +2

    This is my favorite one of Daniels cars. Amazing video as always man!

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 3 lety

      Thanks a ton! It's going to be hard to go back to just shooting M3s on pavement-only haha

  • @jaromor8808
    @jaromor8808 Před 2 lety +2

    amazing footage, awesome project 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @manuelpintodasilva6130
    @manuelpintodasilva6130 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video!

  • @DanielV907
    @DanielV907 Před 2 lety +2

    Capturing The Machine. I noticed Daniel said there is a wavetrac LSD in the rear. Are there any other modifications to the XI drivetrain to accommodate this, such as a welded transfer case? Or, does the Wavetrac function normally with a stock, open transfer case? I've got an E46 330xi "build" in progress, and find resources limited regarding proven solutions to the open diffs & transfer case.

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety

      Hey Daniel, the M3baru has the stock 325xi NV124 transfer case which has a constant 38F/62R torque split. The front diff is the small-case 3.91 open diff from an X3 and the rear diff is a medium-case 3.91 (from an E36 I think) with the Wavetrac LSD unit within. More info on the NV124 here: drive.google.com/file/d/1yF0fJqOQlXjYMe36H9K-xccHvDBN7xbD/view?usp=sharing

    • @DanielV907
      @DanielV907 Před 2 lety

      @@danielsloan Thank you for elaborating. I see very few examples of E46 XI's being modified, so your input is a welcome resource.

  • @TomBroughtonPhotography
    @TomBroughtonPhotography Před 3 lety +7

    Love everything about this! Really enjoy this style of video - a good story, beautiful imagery and an amazing machine! In other news I now want an M3baru…

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 3 lety +1

      thanks so much Tom! I will have more photography content of course (some even related to this car) but I thought it would be really fun to share about this unique car, thanks for watching 👍

  • @petergracemeguide1280
    @petergracemeguide1280 Před 2 lety +2

    In the 80s in sth Australia there was a legend rally car class for modified rally cars call GROUP G the highligh car for me was the MAZUBA a little Mazda r100 with a Bridgeport 13b rotary and Subaru 4wd . It blitz every thing. And was banned

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety

      that sounds cool as hell! Thanks for sharing!

    • @petergracemeguide1280
      @petergracemeguide1280 Před 2 lety

      @@capturingthemachine there is a small snip it of it on CZcams from an old vcr recording. I had an rx2 coupe that was an early gr G 13b bridge port , ford 9inch Detroit locker disc rear end , 4 link fully adjustable and upper arms came up inside the car = lots of travel, back seat all 205ltr of fuel tank, it had modified steering length arms for faster response, and coil overs . The mods were done in 1982 last race 1986 around Australia rally, sadly I sold it to help by my farm but one day I might get a phone call to go to Brisbane and have a ride in it at a rotary or rally revival event , that would nice

  • @hori_ink82
    @hori_ink82 Před 2 lety +2

    Don’t tell me I can take me 3 series off road when it’s RWD I don’t need anymore temptations and this is so tempting 🤩

    • @Tuvzii
      @Tuvzii Před 2 lety

      his is awd i believe, not that it wouldnt be possible just the awd is more capable

  • @piyushpatil2668
    @piyushpatil2668 Před 2 lety +1

    those steel wheels we get in the cheapest specs of any car model, althought they look sexy af on this setup, mans really defined simplicity to its peek.

  • @PeakTorque
    @PeakTorque Před 2 lety +2

    The absolute dream. Well done.

  • @mpower997
    @mpower997 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video

  • @alfamonk
    @alfamonk Před 2 lety +2

    Nice ClimbDance reference upfront! for some reason I thought it would have an EZ30 turbo in there, hence the name but never mind 😪

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety

      thanks! I can see how the name is confusing, it's a dumb nickname we came up with and joked about, but it stuck 🤣

  • @markhallberg8195
    @markhallberg8195 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Rad build man! I'm searching for a V70 R to do the same with. My S70 got me hooked on Volvos

  • @M1gu3lAng3l
    @M1gu3lAng3l Před 2 lety +1

    i love this intro like Climb Dance - 1988 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Ari Vatanen

  • @themeditteranian8365
    @themeditteranian8365 Před 2 lety +2

    I see you're a fan of the Climb dance Peugeot 405 pikes peak intro

  • @hans-speed
    @hans-speed Před 3 lety +4

    I'd love to try and keep up in my rally-raid wanna be 3.0 5spd manual E53.... just gotta supercharge it first.

  • @frankschmidt9451
    @frankschmidt9451 Před 2 lety +1

    Verry nice shot and car. Perfect done!

  • @AndreuPascualBerbegal
    @AndreuPascualBerbegal Před 2 lety

    We need more videos like this!!

  • @BrandonVink
    @BrandonVink Před 2 lety +2

    I used to build E46 offroad packages back in the netherlands with mud tires 5 cm lift and much more but you have the bigger brakes so lift it 5 cm and go for the Malatesta Koala tires 215 60 R17 its based of the BFGOODRICH KO1 TA but finding AT tires for 17 inch wheels that fit a E46 is hard

    • @BrandonVink
      @BrandonVink Před 2 lety +1

      I eben build 28 units for the Dutch military

  • @JohnnyCaspari
    @JohnnyCaspari Před rokem +2

    I own a e46 touring 325xi Facelift and basically I love U. U build the best car ever and nothing else.

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před rokem

      Thank you, I just made the video, the car accolades deserve to go to Daniel! instagram.com/dslovn.drives/

  • @ImBarryScottCSS
    @ImBarryScottCSS Před 2 lety +1

    Not sure exactly why this video popped into my feed, but I'm glad it did. Cool as shit build.

  • @hedgeclipper418
    @hedgeclipper418 Před 2 lety +2

    This is cool as fuck. You didn't listen to anyones' preconceptions about cars and built your own concept and it is probably one of the sickest cars to drive out there in the world today. Fucking congratulations man. You are epic.
    I just came to BMw from the exact same place. Personally, I've always been into Japanese cars. I've never even considered getting a BMW. But I just compared Subarus to x-drive BMWs one day and I realized BMWs just give you more car, and you get a smooth i6 without needing to deal with a boxer engine. A 6speed AWD e46 wagon would be my dream car, but I was only able to find a 6speed AWD e90 sedan. Either way, I want to do something like this with it. For now it will be my snow monster. First step is the LSD...

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety

      Thanks! It has been a very expensive and frustrating journey, but the driving experience has made it well worth it.

  • @HamptonSimon
    @HamptonSimon Před 2 lety +1

    So into this.

  • @chuffa1130
    @chuffa1130 Před 2 lety +3

    How in the world did you incorporate all-wheel drive into that M3 engine, it's a terrific setup something BMW should take notice of ,,,,, your build

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you like it! It's my friend's car, and he bought it with the swap already done, but he's taken it further with tweaking and developing it. I think it uses an X3 transfer case and some other odd things. BMW now offers AWD on the M3 and will build a Touring for Europe, maybe they were inspired 🤣
      Here's the first article about the car I did for R&T: www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a27322592/bmw-e46-m3-xi-touring-wagon/

    • @chrisking6740
      @chrisking6740 Před 2 lety +1

      The e46 325xi / 330xi oil pan bolts to the bottom of the s54, meaning you can keep the stock (or in this case slightly modified) xi drivetrain. Internal modifications to the oil pan are required.

  • @jlgibson1983
    @jlgibson1983 Před 2 lety +2

    I absolutely love this, in terms of power bias, I imagine it caters more to rwd maybe like 30f/70r?

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! It has a constant 38F/62R torque split. Not quite 70% rear, but enough that the rear bias is noticeable.

  • @claudyfocan731
    @claudyfocan731 Před 2 lety +1

    This is exactly what I’d like too.
    I own a Subaru Outback (diesel Manual trans) of 2014 in azure blue. Awesome and very practical car that handles quite well for its category and comfy for long drives. We had a E39 530d touring before it. And I do love old BMW’s as well. The Subaru is quite good when compared to the E39, which was the gold standard of large stations of its time.
    I also have a Lexus SC400 with that awesome, incredibly overbuilt 1UZ in it. I have often dreamed of a Slightly lowered outback, with Koni FSD suspension, Big angry brembo brakes, custom exhaust and that Toyota 4.0 in it at the front. With a Supercharger of course. 👀
    I would change nothing externally besides tinting the rear windows and a single exhaust poking from underneath the rear bumper.
    (And replacing the “Boxer diesel” Badge by a Toyo Land Cruiser’s V8 badge 😂)

  • @Ivan_A_Bessudnov
    @Ivan_A_Bessudnov Před 6 měsíci +2

    nice concept! I`ve built something same but in e46 compact body. I have 3.91 final drive (same as here) with two LSD (front and rear) but I also have a trnsfercase with electronically controlled central dif locking (like DCCD in subaru and ACD in evo)/ And it absolutely differnt car (in slippery conditiobs) in compare with stock e46x transfer. at the moment I have i bit spiced m54b30 around 250 bhp, but we mooving on..

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 6 měsíci +1

      Sounds amazing! Do you have the build details posted anywhere? Or do you have an Instagram?

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 6 měsíci +1

      That's amazing! We never got the E46 compact in the states, I think they're so cool

  • @vw133s
    @vw133s Před 2 lety +2

    hi, I have the same issue with the oil starvation and rod bearing failing.. twice... what did you do to the oilpan to prevent this issue?

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety +3

      Sorry to hear that! The solution is likely to combine the front of an S54 pan with the M54xi pan to ensure the S54 oil system can be retained as much as possible. This is next on my to do list, as I still have an occasional oil pressure issue. Others have supposedly had success using the S52 oil pump without customizing the pan, but I can't confirm that myself.

  • @Andrew4181975
    @Andrew4181975 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool idea, and I was wondering where that car went after it was at GlenShelly. I got my M3 from Alex too,but mine is a weekend/track car. I'm really surprised that they didn't do the Rod Bearings before selling it. The S54 is Gods Motor. Does anyone remember the VW Rallye Golf or Golf Country those things were Awesome too.

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety +1

      They did do the rod bearings just before selling it - I'm guessing because they did an oil sample and found that they were wearing thin - but they unfortunately did NOT resolve the issue of how the S54 pump was grinding into the oil pan causing metal shavings to circulate through the engine, so the bearings failed just a few thousand miles later. An unfortunate $10k mistake. I also bought an M3 coupe from them later in 2019 that looked great on paper and in person but has since required a lot of big repairs in just a few thousand miles. I don't think they were malicious or negligent, I just had some really bad luck.

  • @jaromor8808
    @jaromor8808 Před 2 lety +3

    _"so why not buy a subaru"_
    i firmly believe that was meant as a joke 👍🏻♥

  • @rexlor
    @rexlor Před 2 lety +1

    Now I want rally lights on my Touring

  • @MousemanLV
    @MousemanLV Před 2 lety

    Amazing video

  • @antonzubanov
    @antonzubanov Před 2 lety +2

    Great video! big up from Russian e46 club

  • @martinkunzmann9973
    @martinkunzmann9973 Před 2 lety +3

    That's awesome man! How did they keep the awd with the s54? Just swap over the xi oil pan? I've got a lifted e46 and that could be a really cool swap when my m54 dies.

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety +2

      M54 330xi pan, though what we (my mechanic and I) have learned now is that the proper way to do this is likely to combine the front of an S54 pan with the M54xi pan to ensure proper oil flow. After the rod bearing issue, he modified the pan some, but there's still an occasional oil pressure issue under hard braking. The oil pan merging is next on the to do list.
      It would be a cool swap (I love mine), but it is A LOT of work and you may be better off with an M54B30 swap and adding a supercharger if you still want more power.

    • @martinkunzmann9973
      @martinkunzmann9973 Před 2 lety +1

      @@danielsloan thank you sir! I've been considering a supercharger too.. I do like the idea of keeping it n/a if possible tho.

  • @patrickjenkibs2092
    @patrickjenkibs2092 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice build I was thinking a similar build with my E 90 wagon with a 8 cylinder M motor. Maybe one day

  • @ZAKU-GD
    @ZAKU-GD Před 2 lety +3

    after the 25 yr rule for the E46 M3 CSL is no-longer held in non-export vehicle status, do you see yourself getting one??? I know i want one but i fear my that time starting prices will most likely be in the 70k to 90k range due to supply and demand and the dreaded collector buyers that may buy them up before anyone else actually gets a chance to source one.

    • @capturingthemachine
      @capturingthemachine  Před 2 lety

      I think sadly it's probably already a collector buyer situation as it is. Even though I understand that the CSL SMG gearbox has better software than what was available on SMG M3s over here, I think I'd rather have a nicely sorted standard M3 with a manual.
      I checked to see what CSLs are going for in Europe, it's grim 😭: www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e46/m3/csl/

    • @StoicaVladIoan
      @StoicaVladIoan Před 2 lety

      To take down dirt roads and ruin it? Hope not.

  • @Jasontyo
    @Jasontyo Před 2 lety +3

    BMWRX is right there man! thats what i call 335xi's anyway.

  • @porscherain
    @porscherain Před 2 lety +1

    Daniel a tip; don’t get baked before a video shoot. Great car.

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před 2 lety

      😂 I don't partake in such things, but a week in the desert in the summer will have a similar effect! I've also been told in the past that I should do ASMR, and that I'm "severely calm" 🙃

  • @SavageBunny1
    @SavageBunny1 Před rokem +1

    How did you get the AWD to work? Because it has a clutch that adjusted how much power goes to the front wheels, Does it work with the MSS54 DME?

    • @danielsloan
      @danielsloan Před rokem +1

      E46 325xi uses the NV124 transfer case with a fixed F/R torque split, so there is no clutch and therefore works with the MSS54 DME.

  • @michaelporter8485
    @michaelporter8485 Před 2 lety +2

    What a machine! 👌🏼