* What did you do to/for your E46 today? * - Page 196

2005 325i · 08-07-2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by darksideracer69

Anger issues?

Sent from my SGH-T959V using Bimmer

If that's what you want to call it

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Originally Posted by TX78666

Lost me at painted rims. Do those ever look good?

They look good from a far haha

Marinerd · 08-07-2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DerMooch

Finally got the car out after being up on stands since mid-April. Completed:

-Complete cooling system overhaul including new radiator
-Mechanical->electric fan swap
-fuel filter
-CCV replacement with cold weather version
-Beisan systems vanos repair with all new gaskets, seals and washers
-VCG
-Wilwood dynalite calipers up front, Hawk pads, and slotted rotors all around
-Rho plate mount
-19x8.5 Miro STP-3s with 235/35/19 General G-Max AS03 all around
-UUC swaybarbarian up front
-Di-Noc wrap interior trim
-Audio system installed consisting of Vibe Audio components, JL 12w0 sub, and Fosgate amp
-and finally a car wash!

Now I can enjoy it for a couple months until I begin my OEM Mtech 2 swap.

Which Wilwood Calipers exactly? I was looking for something like this without going BBK or OEM calipers.

ogsk8r · 08-07-2011, 10:57 AM

installed a new fuel pump. my mechanic quoted me 800.00 for the job, so with a little research on here, i wound up getting the pump for 160.00 shipped and installed it myself & i must say was quite easy.

Stiggles · 08-07-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ogsk8r

installed a new fuel pump. my mechanic quoted me 800.00 for the job, so with a little research on here, i wound up getting the pump for 160.00 shipped and installed it myself & i must say was quite easy.

Should've told your mechanic to stick a fire-extinguisher up his azz

joel211974 · 08-07-2011, 03:35 PM

Finally clear the light on the picture , together with the brake light
Oil change
Paint calipers, red could't find any other color
Wash it
Drove it

spencers · 08-07-2011, 05:07 PM

Plasti-dipped the faded mirror trim.

mujjuman · 08-07-2011, 06:49 PM

Nice work

bwallace530 · 08-07-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by spencers

Plasti-dipped the faded mirror trim.

Looks good I just used Mothers Back to Black and it looks awsome too.

But good work looks brand new.

BMW_SSG · 08-07-2011, 08:47 PM

Washed and waxed

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boltan · 08-07-2011, 08:53 PM

battery died leaving me stranded in the grociery store parking lot with a bunch of frozen foods melting in the back seat..but im gona use this opportunity to try out a braille light weight battery

Sanchjer · 08-07-2011, 09:41 PM

Gave her a good wash and used a little spray wax to make her shine even more. Been really thinking about painting the high beam bowls black to give her a little more personality but still not sure yet...

k.beans · 08-07-2011, 10:38 PM

rebuilt the vanos (beisan systems). car feels better than ever.

polychrome · 08-07-2011, 10:44 PM

- Installed my new wheels from Duke@ASpecWheels
- Changed Rotors and pads
- Changed Front Control Arms
- Changed Front Control Arm Bushings
- Gave her a bath and thoroughly cleaned the interior

spencers · 08-07-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bwallace530

Looks good I just used Mothers Back to Black and it looks awsome too.

But good work looks brand new.

I tried Back to Black. It didn't do jack! I think mine were just too faded.. Texas sun will do that.
I hope the plasti-dip stuff lasts a while.

bwallace530 · 08-08-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by spencers

I tried Back to Black. It didn't do jack! I think mine were just too faded.. Texas sun will do that.
I hope the plasti-dip stuff lasts a while.

Mine where the same why it took me around 10 coats probably of it till it was where i liked it.

timbo2loose · 08-08-2011, 01:07 AM

Replaced both front window regulators.

briangl92 · 08-08-2011, 02:12 AM

Ordered red/clear/red tail lights and put on my E46fanatics.com vinyl!

The day after I put the vinyl on, my neighbor who's a Benz guy, buys an e46 in the same color (Silver Grey) and wheels as mine

Now he wants halos and a lip spoiler...like mine

luc · 08-08-2011, 03:50 AM

bimmerbrakes headers and grey trmotorsports c2s on the way..

serdar255 · 08-08-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by boltan

battery died leaving me stranded in the grociery store parking lot with a bunch of frozen foods melting in the back seat..but im gona use this opportunity to try out a braille light weight battery

Take pics of the battery and the weight on a bathroom scale and post it up!

Rolfyto · 08-08-2011, 02:11 PM

Replaced the grimy yellow'd headlight covers today. I should have done it way sooner! I guess I oughtta get all of those bugs off of the bumper, next...

I have the cold weather package on my xi, and I was very much confused by the headlight washers. No one seemed to have any information on how to deal with these, other than "just pull it out real hard and have someone hold it". A visual would have been handy, but I figured it out. I'll have to do up a video for future reference.

I'm hoping to get a lip spoiler soon, as well. Cause, you know, I need that downward force. Because racecar.

Anyone know about the fitment of the lip spoilers on a regular i versus an xi? I've heard the trunk lids are different sizes.

08-07-2011, 03:35 PM	#3905
joel211974 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berwyn,il Posts: 11 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	Finally clear the light on the picture , together with the brake light Oil change Paint calipers, red could't find any other color Wash it Drove it Attached Thumbnails

08-07-2011, 05:07 PM	#3906
spencers Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 1,335 My Ride: 2001 325Ci View My Garage	Plasti-dipped the faded mirror trim. __________________

08-07-2011, 06:49 PM	#3907
mujjuman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,339 My Ride: not an E46 View My Garage	Nice work __________________ mujjuman 2003 325xi 5MT Jet Black, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, OEM Xenon ^^RIP sig by Solidjake

08-07-2011, 08:47 PM	#3909
BMW_SSG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: El Paso, TX /&\ Lawton, OK Posts: 743 My Ride: '02 325i\|'11 GT500 View My Garage	Washed and waxed __________________

08-08-2011, 02:12 AM	#3917
briangl92 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotts Valley Posts: 6,820 My Ride: A08 ZSP ZPP SULEV View My Garage	Ordered red/clear/red tail lights and put on my E46fanatics.com vinyl! The day after I put the vinyl on, my neighbor who's a Benz guy, buys an e46 in the same color (Silver Grey) and wheels as mine Now he wants halos and a lip spoiler...like mine __________________ My Build Thread \| SULEV Warranty Information/Check-in/Q&A \| SULEV Warranty Handbooks Sponsored by *Swift Motorworks*

08-07-2011, 10:57 AM	#3903
ogsk8r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 170 My Ride: 325ci Convertible View My Garage	installed a new fuel pump. my mechanic quoted me 800.00 for the job, so with a little research on here, i wound up getting the pump for 160.00 shipped and installed it myself & i must say was quite easy.

08-07-2011, 08:53 PM	#3910
boltan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 197 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	battery died leaving me stranded in the grociery store parking lot with a bunch of frozen foods melting in the back seat..but im gona use this opportunity to try out a braille light weight battery

08-07-2011, 09:41 PM	#3911
Sanchjer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,182 My Ride: 323i e46 SOLD! View My Garage	Gave her a good wash and used a little spray wax to make her shine even more. Been really thinking about painting the high beam bowls black to give her a little more personality but still not sure yet...

08-07-2011, 10:38 PM	#3912
k.beans Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OR and PA Posts: 163 My Ride: 1992 Audi URs4 View My Garage	rebuilt the vanos (beisan systems). car feels better than ever.

08-07-2011, 10:44 PM	#3913
polychrome Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 132 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	- Installed my new wheels from Duke@ASpecWheels - Changed Rotors and pads - Changed Front Control Arms - Changed Front Control Arm Bushings - Gave her a bath and thoroughly cleaned the interior

08-08-2011, 01:07 AM	#3916
timbo2loose Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 12 My Ride: 318i View My Garage	Replaced both front window regulators.

08-08-2011, 03:50 AM	#3918
luc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SE MO Posts: 267 My Ride: '04 325i View My Garage	bimmerbrakes headers and grey trmotorsports c2s on the way.. __________________ 2004 325i sedan 3 pedals, ZSP, ZPP \| bimmerbrakes headers \| shark injector \| AFE filter / swiss cheese \| 17" TRMotorsports C2 \| H&R suspension \| CF sunroof delete \| custom short shifter \| clear lights \| CDV delete \| DIY aux audio in \| lots of random $5 mods gamertag: babyDriver29 Last edited by luc; 08-08-2011 at 04:06 AM.

08-08-2011, 02:11 PM	#3920
Rolfyto Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 50 My Ride: 2005 BMW 325xi View My Garage	Replaced the grimy yellow'd headlight covers today. I should have done it way sooner! I guess I oughtta get all of those bugs off of the bumper, next... I have the cold weather package on my xi, and I was very much confused by the headlight washers. No one seemed to have any information on how to deal with these, other than "just pull it out real hard and have someone hold it". A visual would have been handy, but I figured it out. I'll have to do up a video for future reference. I'm hoping to get a lip spoiler soon, as well. Cause, you know, I need that downward force. Because racecar. Anyone know about the fitment of the lip spoilers on a regular i versus an xi? I've heard the trunk lids are different sizes. Last edited by Rolfyto; 08-08-2011 at 02:18 PM.

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