any common issues with the 2002 325i

i am a newer E46 owner went from my 86 E30 325 to this and i know A LOT about the E30 but not much on the E46. It runs fine as of now and I replaced all fo the fluids with synthetic Top quality fluids replaced the Brake fluid with ATE Blue DOT4, Brake Pads, Tires, Belt, Spark plugs, and performance coils from BavAuto, a aFe Stage 2 intake the coolant.

if there are any issues that may arise please let me know i doubt it because BMWs are the best i just want to be prepared.

And any insight on how to get more HP without tearing into the engine the only other thing on my to do list is:

Performance Tuning ( suggestions more than welcome )
Exhaust system ( id like a german manufacturer, Suggestions? )

^read the wiki at the top of this page, it will cover everything you could imagine about the e46, 90% of your questions will be answered in that magical document

so from what im reading the Vanos is the Achilles heal of the E36 and E46 would anyone recommend a Vanos Elimination kit i found one from VAC. Keep in mind this car is my daily driver as well as a little bit of weekend racing and i am a spirited driver.

Originally Posted by Titan_Omega

so from what im reading the Vanos is the Achilles heal of the E36 and E46 would anyone recommend a Vanos Elimination kit i found one from VAC. Keep in mind this car is my daily driver as well as a little bit of weekend racing and i am a spirited driver.

I think you`re confused....VANOS is an integral part of the engine....

QUOTE=Fast Bob;7232702]I think you`re confused....VANOS is an integral part of the engine....[/QUOTE]

Yeah I know that but there is a aftermarket part vac makes to eliminate it I guess here is the link

store.vacmotorsports.com/vac---m52tu--m54-vanos-elimination-kit-p2197.aspx

Originally Posted by Titan_Omega

QUOTE=Fast Bob;7232702]I think you`re confused....VANOS is an integral part of the engine....

Yeah I know that but there is a aftermarket part vac makes to eliminate it I guess here is the link

store.vacmotorsports.com/vac---m52tu--m54-vanos-elimination-kit-p2197.aspx[/QUOTE]

Now, THAT`S a stupid-ass product for a street car if I ever saw one....it essentially gives you a situation similar to having bad VANOS seals, i.e., you have to lock the cams in the fully-advanced position to take advantage of it, thereby causing a "runs-like-sh!t" condition below 3500 RPMs or so. This is a product for engines that live *strictly* in the top half of the tach, not for street cars.

Yeah I know that but there is a aftermarket part vac makes to eliminate it I guess here is the link

store.vacmotorsports.com/vac---m52tu--m54-vanos-elimination-kit-p2197.aspx[/QUOTE]

Hey man, install it, post some pic's of the install and let us know what happens/how you like it.

When people say "Read the Wiki" they mean READ THE WIKI. It will answer your questions.

Originally Posted by GLOK1132

When people say "Read the Wiki" they mean READ THE WIKI. It will answer your questions.

seems people have troubles when other people tell them to read around here

Originally Posted by heztheone

seems people have troubles when other people tell them to read around here

My dear old Grandma was a supremely wise (and strong) person, who had a lot of great sayings, among them: "Life is tough....especially if you`re STUPID !"