Contributing
Contributing to E46 Vault
Section titled “Contributing to E46 Vault”E46 Vault is a community-driven knowledge base. We welcome contributions from all E46 enthusiasts.
How to Contribute
Section titled “How to Contribute”Report Issues
Section titled “Report Issues”Found incorrect information? Use the Content Correction issue template on GitHub to let us know.
Suggest Content
Section titled “Suggest Content”Have knowledge that should be documented? Use the New Content issue template to suggest topics.
Submit Part Numbers
Section titled “Submit Part Numbers”Have updated or superseded part numbers? Use the Part Number Update template.
Submit Changes
Section titled “Submit Changes”- Fork the repository on GitHub
- Create a branch for your changes
- Follow the content guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.md
- Submit a Pull Request
Content Standards
Section titled “Content Standards”- All technical information must be verifiable
- Cite sources (BMW TIS, ETK, Bentley manual, etc.)
- Part numbers must be validated against BMW ETK or RealOEM
- Torque specs must reference official BMW TIS data
- Write for DIY mechanics of all skill levels
Code of Conduct
Section titled “Code of Conduct”Be respectful, accurate, and helpful. We’re all here because we love these cars.