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      11-12-2012, 04:14 AM   #53
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Originally Posted by W/// View Post
Wasn't aware of E36 subframe issues. But either way, I'd still bet on an E36 vs an E46

Catastrophic VANOS failure
Subframe issues

Just too big of issues to deal with for me personally. Otherwise, I'd have an E46 M3 Imola Red on Black or Cinnamon in my garage. When someone figures out the VANOS tabs issues, give me a call
VANOS:
Bolts from the Z4M.
VANOS exhaust hub from dr vanos.

Subframe:
BMW structural foam BEFORE failure. $400, 1 hour of labor.

Done.

Not a single instance of failure with either.
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