What to do and what not to do to your e46. - Page 2

Ruthlessone3k · 12-07-2012, 04:59 AM

Do: drive in the right lane unless passing

Don't: use an oil saturated air filter. this can cause the oil from the filter to contaminate the MAF which in my case sent a false signal to the computer causing the trans to run too high of pressure all the time and shift funny.

Do: remember it is your car, time, and money, so do what YOU want to it

Don't: let haters opinions make your choices for you.

MercForHire · 12-07-2012, 05:13 AM

Do know you drive a BMW, therefore rightfully own the road

Do not have mercy on other drivers of lesser brands

Minnetonka · 12-07-2012, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MercForHire

Do know you drive a BMW, therefore rightfully own the road

Do not have mercy on other drivers of lesser brands

vandyboy · 12-07-2012, 06:56 AM

Do: Get some road head in it
Don't: Tailgate - good way to replace a lot of front end parts

Ballistic325 · 12-07-2012, 07:13 AM

Do: drive lots of twisty, scenic empty roads
Don't: make your E46 a grocery hauler

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NOVAbimmer · 12-07-2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ballistic325

Do: drive lots of twisty, scenic empty roads
Don't: make your E46 a grocery hauler

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Our E46 is an excellent grocery-getter.

Do: enjoy having a car
Don't: forget that it's only a three series, two generations old at that.

09f800st · 12-07-2012, 07:52 AM

DO: Enjoy it while it's running great / learn all you can from those with bad experiences / become proactive rather than reactive in terms of maintenance.

DONT: Assume any brand of car is without flaws / cry about the cost of repair if you can't manage the repair yourself / expect anyone to show you respect if you've got facial piercings and a neck tattoo / wear your hat backwards or to the side if your over 16 years old

Willie00328I · 12-07-2012, 08:36 AM

Do: buy a truck
Don't: use bmw as a truck

Willie00328I · 12-07-2012, 08:40 AM

Or maybe I should have said don't buy a land rover as your hauler because it will fail you when you need it. It's the last vehicle in the world I would take on a expedition.

SpoonerDee · 12-07-2012, 09:14 AM

Do: Stuff
Don't do: Stuff

trj · 12-07-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcsummers

do take care of it.

dont neglect it.

Do: Take care of it as a car. Do what is needed; Keep it clean, reliable and well maintained.
Dont: Spend all your money and time on it, doing unnecessary stuff. There are better things to do than devote everything to the car.

EverydayGetaway · 12-07-2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy2108

What do you do when you close the gap between you and someone who is going 10mph slower than you and obviously has no intention of moving to a farther right lane? In America flashing the brights is looked at as some sort of emergency thing and people FREAK OUT... and then slow down.

If people won't get out of the passing lane, then obviously you should pass them on the right. But I always at least attempt to get them to move over, flash my brights a few times, wave with my hand, they still don't get it then I blow past them and resume the speed I intended to go. But seriously around here I get passed probably 70% on the right, it boggles my mind... I will have no traffic on either side of me going 70mph in a 65mph zone and still get passed on the right by people who came up from behind me... wtf?

Quote:

Originally Posted by trj

Do: Take care of it as a car. Do what is needed; Keep it clean, reliable and well maintained.
Dont: Spend all your money and time on it, doing unnecessary stuff. There are better things to do than devote everything to the car.

Again

Do pack it with groceries.
Don't forget about said groceries.

E462005 · 12-07-2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruthlessone3k

Do: drive in the right lane unless passing

Don't: use an oil saturated air filter. this can cause the oil from the filter to contaminate the MAF which in my case sent a false signal to the computer causing the trans to run too high of pressure all the time and shift funny.

Do: remember it is your car, time, and money, so do what YOU want to it

Don't: let haters opinions make your choices for you.

Definitely a plus right here

E462005 · 12-07-2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MercForHire

Do know you drive a BMW, therefore rightfully own the road

Do not have mercy on other drivers of lesser brands

Nice one!

SteadyMobbin · 12-07-2012, 01:22 PM

Do: Save money for maint. Repairs.

Dont: Spend money on dumb mods you see on this forum. Your car already looks good...

dreyo27 · 12-07-2012, 02:37 PM

Do: drive it like its stolen.
Do not: stop for cops if it actually is stolen
(ps) I am russian!!!!!

wildirish317 · 12-07-2012, 05:21 PM

Do: Appreciate it for what it is, the last of the BMW DIY-friendly breed.
Don't: Expect it to last forever.

Cyanide72 · 12-07-2012, 05:28 PM

Do: Enjoy driving it, it really is an ultimate driving machine
Don't: Act like a cock driving it...

willsbma · 12-07-2012, 06:42 PM

Do: Realize the stock intake was designed by people who make your yearly salary in a month.
Don't: Make an intake from the home depot plumbing aisle thinking you can outsmart them.

09f800st · 12-07-2012, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willsbma

do: Realize the stock intake was designed by people who make your yearly salary in a month.
Don't: Make an intake from the home depot plumbing aisle thinking you can outsmart them.

12-07-2012, 05:13 AM	#22
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12-07-2012, 07:13 AM	#25
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12-07-2012, 08:36 AM	#28
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12-07-2012, 09:14 AM	#30
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12-07-2012, 02:37 PM	#36
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12-07-2012, 04:59 AM	#21
Ruthlessone3k Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 128 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	Do: drive in the right lane unless passing Don't: use an oil saturated air filter. this can cause the oil from the filter to contaminate the MAF which in my case sent a false signal to the computer causing the trans to run too high of pressure all the time and shift funny. Do: remember it is your car, time, and money, so do what YOU want to it Don't: let haters opinions make your choices for you.

12-07-2012, 06:56 AM	#24
vandyboy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 208 My Ride: 2001 325i View My Garage	Do: Get some road head in it Don't: Tailgate - good way to replace a lot of front end parts

12-07-2012, 07:52 AM	#27
09f800st Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 97 My Ride: 2004 325I 2009 F800 View My Garage	DO: Enjoy it while it's running great / learn all you can from those with bad experiences / become proactive rather than reactive in terms of maintenance. DONT: Assume any brand of car is without flaws / cry about the cost of repair if you can't manage the repair yourself / expect anyone to show you respect if you've got facial piercings and a neck tattoo / wear your hat backwards or to the side if your over 16 years old

12-07-2012, 08:40 AM	#29
Willie00328I Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 60 My Ride: 2000 328I sedan View My Garage	Or maybe I should have said don't buy a land rover as your hauler because it will fail you when you need it. It's the last vehicle in the world I would take on a expedition.

12-07-2012, 01:22 PM	#35
SteadyMobbin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SePDX Posts: 142 My Ride: ImolaZHP 6spd M/T View My Garage	Do: Save money for maint. Repairs. Dont: Spend money on dumb mods you see on this forum. Your car already looks good...

12-07-2012, 05:21 PM	#37
wildirish317 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,056 My Ride: 2004 325Ci vert View My Garage	Do: Appreciate it for what it is, the last of the BMW DIY-friendly breed. Don't: Expect it to last forever. __________________ “The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed.”

12-07-2012, 05:28 PM	#38
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12-07-2012, 06:42 PM	#39
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