ATTEMPTING THE NURBURGRING IN THE E46 BMW M3 I RESTORED
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Check if your car was damaged with Car Vertical - 10% off here carvertical.com After visiting Richard Hammond at the smallest cog, i was confident that id just about finished the restoration on the e46 BMW m3 that i found abandoned at a race track but before i dropped it to the bodyshop to finish the paintwork i wanted to go and enjoy the car! What better place than the Nurburgring in Germany, the most intense and dangerous tracks in the world!
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The video follows a meticulous restoration journey of an E46 BMW M3 culminating in a nerve wracking test at the Nurburgring. It opens with the host detailing the extensive mechanical work already completed, including rod bearings, steering racks, subframes, boot floor, suspension, wheels, and a full interior overhaul. The narrative then shifts to the moment of truth, driving the car on the Nurburgring Nordschleife, a 12.9 mile, 139 corner course renowned as one of the world’s most demanding tracks. The host emphasizes the goal of seeing if the newly restored M3 can complete a lap and approach times from a driving game, despite the real world risks and variable track conditions. As the trip unfolds, the video blends road trip logistics, hands-on mechanical troubleshooting, and live racecraft, offering a vivid look at what it takes to push a restored classic on a modern race course. The pace accelerates from planning and travel to actual track sessions, punctuated by a major setback when electrical issues force a tow and require expert intervention, ultimately yielding a working throttle actuator from a German specialist and a cautious, ongoing pursuit of success on subsequent sessions.
Topics · autos & vehicles · car restoration · motorsport · road trip · travel · maintenance · engineering
Questions answered
- What was the main mechanical issue that caused the M3 to lose power on the Nurburgring?
- The M3 suffered limp mode due to an issue with the throttle actuator, which prevented the throttle from opening wide enough to allow normal engine power.
- Who helped fix the car in Germany and how did they contribute?
- A local expert named Peter diagnosed the throttle actuator problem using advanced diagnostics, supplied a replacement actuator, and performed the repair by removing the intake manifold to access the throttle mechanism, successfully bringing the car back to running condition.