Photos: F30 M Sport Versus Predecessor E46 M Tech - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 04-10-2013, 01:17 AM

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F30 M Sport Front Versus Predecessor E46 M Tech

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A side by side look at how the BMW 3 Series and its sportiest front end designs have evolved in two generations - from the E46 M Tech to the F30 M Sport.

Other recent 3 Series M Sport comparos:

F30 M Sport vs. E90 M Sport: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733562
F31 M Sport vs. E91 M Sport: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=757766

Photos courtesy of E46toF30.

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nbennettksu · 04-10-2013, 10:09 AM

e46 is monster truck height

Viral · 04-10-2013, 10:16 AM

a better comparison would be against the E90..........you would notice the evolution in design more than against the E46.

ndukyh · 04-10-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

e46 is monster truck height

For reals. And why do we have 5 copies of the exact same image angle (front with half of each car).

E39hijinks · 04-10-2013, 10:18 AM

That's an extremely poor representation of the E46. That's not even a factory car. That's a poorly-modded pre-facelift w/ pep boys 18" wheels and an aftermarket MTECH (made in Taiwan) bumper w/ eBay angel eyes. Not one single panel on that car fits correctly either (likely in many accidents) very very poor comparison.

Here's my car for proper comparison:

atown88 · 04-10-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

e46 is monster truck height

I'm not normally one to comment on ride height, but damn that e46 is riding high.

P-Town550i · 04-10-2013, 10:26 AM

Holy wheel gap, batman!!!

BCA · 04-10-2013, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E39hijinks

That's an extremely poor representation of the E46. That's not even a factory car. That's a poorly-modded pre-facelift w/ pep boys 18" wheels and an aftermarket MTECH (made in Taiwan) bumper w/ eBay angel eyes. Not one single panel on that car fits correctly either (likely in many accidents) very very poor comparison.

Here's my car for proper comparison:

Wow, harsh. But I see some of your points and also did notice that it was a pre-LCI car, which never came from the factory with that bumper.

This LCI E46 shown here looks awesome and reminds me of my first BMW. I chose the regular ZSP over the ZHP because I liked the overall package better. Part of me will always miss that car...

Mr Gunfun · 04-10-2013, 10:30 AM

Ummm that E46 is fugly, not even original.

MrClean335i · 04-10-2013, 10:35 AM

Holy sheez does that e46 have a lift kit

mikegh · 04-10-2013, 10:35 AM

Did they forget that these cars have a backend or something?

razorsbk · 04-10-2013, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E39hijinks

That's an extremely poor representation of the E46. That's not even a factory car. That's a poorly-modded pre-facelift w/ pep boys 18" wheels and an aftermarket MTECH (made in Taiwan) bumper w/ eBay angel eyes. Not one single panel on that car fits correctly either (likely in many accidents) very very poor comparison.

Here's my car for proper comparison:

This one looks so nice and clean, like it just came out from the factory.

poosamjam · 04-10-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

e46 is monster truck height

+1 lol

rjd598 · 04-10-2013, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E39hijinks

That's an extremely poor representation of the E46. That's not even a factory car. That's a poorly-modded pre-facelift w/ pep boys 18" wheels and an aftermarket MTECH (made in Taiwan) bumper w/ eBay angel eyes. Not one single panel on that car fits correctly either (likely in many accidents) very very poor comparison.

Here's my car for proper comparison:

now there is the timeless e46 look. bravo we should use your pics for comparison. the one in the op just isn't fair

NYAWE60 · 04-10-2013, 10:40 AM

Guys lets appreciate what the OP was trying to do. Yes it monster truck height, but I totally see his intent. That said, the 3 series styling is a total evolution since the E30 chassis car. The fact that there's an E46 to F30 comparison . . . an 8 - 12 year age gap with easily recognizable cues of it being a 3er is highly indicative of that evolution despite an E90 missing in the picture.

My .02. . .drop that E46 like yesterday though

Ok bye

Staszek · 04-10-2013, 10:46 AM

I agree, a better comparison would have been the ZHP model which was as close to the MSport as the US had in E46 form.

Jamesons Viggen · 04-10-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Viral

a better comparison would be against the E90..........you would notice the evolution in design more than against the E46.

Op alreadY has a similar post with an E90 MSport next to an F30 MSport.

Tiz113 · 04-10-2013, 10:49 AM

useless thread is useless

magic77 · 04-10-2013, 10:50 AM

Have to say E46 M sport 2004 model is still favorite especially in that dark blue

Jason · 04-10-2013, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viral

a better comparison would be against the E90..........you would notice the evolution in design more than against the E46.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

Op alreadY has a similar post with an E90 MSport next to an F30 MSport.

F30 M Sport vs. E90 M Sport: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733562

F31 M Sport vs. E91 M Sport: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=757766

Holander · 04-10-2013, 10:57 AM

That Black e46 ZHP

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But that silver e46 prefacelift not ever see OEM M tech paket...

mdosu · 04-10-2013, 11:10 AM

haha that E46 is horrible with the cheap headlights and misfitted body parts and is a poor representation. You should use the 330 ZHP as a comparison.

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Mr Gunfun Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 Toyota Altezza F Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Way Out There Posts: 294 iTrader: (0)	Ummm that E46 is fugly, not even original. __________________ ________

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Staszek Schumacher Drives: e30 M3, e46 ,e90, e93 M3 next! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weehawken NJ Posts: 1,026 iTrader: (0)	I agree, a better comparison would have been the ZHP model which was as close to the MSport as the US had in E46 form. Attached Images __________________ Euro Delivery Date 8/14: 2013 E93 ///M3 -6MT Last edited by Staszek; 04-10-2013 at 11:07 AM.

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Viral Captain Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC/T.O. Posts: 898 iTrader: (1)	a better comparison would be against the E90..........you would notice the evolution in design more than against the E46.

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E39hijinks EUROFTW Drives: E30 E36 E46 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 179 iTrader: (0)	That's an extremely poor representation of the E46. That's not even a factory car. That's a poorly-modded pre-facelift w/ pep boys 18" wheels and an aftermarket MTECH (made in Taiwan) bumper w/ eBay angel eyes. Not one single panel on that car fits correctly either (likely in many accidents) very very poor comparison. Here's my car for proper comparison:

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MrClean335i Banned Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 332 iTrader: (0)	Holy sheez does that e46 have a lift kit

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mikegh Private Drives: 2009 TiAg e90 328xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	Did they forget that these cars have a backend or something?

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NYAWE60 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 535i Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 244 iTrader: (0)	Guys lets appreciate what the OP was trying to do. Yes it monster truck height, but I totally see his intent. That said, the 3 series styling is a total evolution since the E30 chassis car. The fact that there's an E46 to F30 comparison . . . an 8 - 12 year age gap with easily recognizable cues of it being a 3er is highly indicative of that evolution despite an E90 missing in the picture. My .02. . .drop that E46 like yesterday though Ok bye

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Holander Private First Class Drives: e46 330 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Garage Posts: 120 iTrader: (0)	That Black e46 ZHP . But that silver e46 prefacelift not ever see OEM M tech paket...

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