Sorry to OP - this is off topic.

Lamb - does it feel like something moves at the back end just before you engage first? That is a classic sign. Also on hard gear changes it will thud at the rear end as you describe.

Here is a guide to changing bushes: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ntial+bushings

 

P.S. That guide makes it sound like a monumental task - it isn't. It's largely the same as removing the diff and rear beam from a Cosworth. You will obviously need a wheel alignment afterwards.

 

Really want one of these to but insurance would kill me

 

No mate it's not like that at all. I've googled this and I think it's what others call the M clunk. I just mean when you engage 1st at standstill you can feel it. Also the change can feel notchy depending on how quickly you do it and disengage clutch etc. I did not explain myself well at all.

It certainly does not thud on harsh changes, it's had a few of those and all is well

Cheers for the link though.

 

totally normal that clunk. don't worry about it. its the take up between the prop and the diff.

 

I disagree. I ran low mileage ones back when they were still the current shape. None of them did it.

See here for a fix: http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthrea...=273940&page=4

 

ok 90% of them do it, there's not many low milage ones out there. it only does it when stationary selecting first or reverse. its not gonna damage your car and all owners live with it, i did.

 

They dont sound like they have to many probs tbh, no more than a cossie

 

I was very close to getting one, but in the end the performance put me off, my s4 leaves em standing

 

I already have a audi a4 s-line with full votex kit etc .

 

Not quite the same though is it

 

No its alot cheaper to run

 

With the performance to match

 

turbo technics converstion and if i wanted to kick a s4's arse id just get the 3 door out

 

Whats the 3 door running?

 

That's very nice!

 

Mine has the same engine that ronnie uses in his time attack 3 door, not megga horsepower but built well, only around 360 bhp

 

Just say the word if you want to kick the arse of my s4 with it

 

Your boring me now back to the topic

 

Yes, like I said, I did a lot of research into getting one but was put off by lack of tuning once I got bored with the power unless you want to spend stupid money, plus the insurance quotes were huge compared to other similar cars

 

I owned mine for 6 months before getting bored, sold it and bought a Tuscan which i've now kept for over a year and could NEVER ever get bored of this car!