* What did you do to/for your E46 today? * - Page 782

Mango · 02-04-2013, 09:59 AM

Did a full coolant drain (used a vacuum in reverse to blow out all the old coolant/water) and refilled and bled. I made a simple video to show the bleed process. if there's any interest, i'll upload it later.

i also installed new aux fan. it looks so nice in the engine bay!

Mango · 02-04-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 100mileperhour

Man, I think you could buy something else and still have money leftover for vacation.

+1. you better have a locked garage w/ a armed guard cause you're just asking to get those stolen!

///MPR77 · 02-04-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by E46Mango

That's always alarming to me because that means the car was rarely maintained to the point the wheels got stuck on. Unless the hub has been damaged by hammering or something?

What was wrong with the axle?

I don't know exactly what happened, but it involved sliding, and a curb or wall.
This was the guy who bought those H&Rs, and my eibachs (as seen in the pic) from me off CL, I really don't know him that well, so I don't know the real story.

I do know that the donor assembly looked pretty sketchy, brake rotor looked like it had sat in the rust belt for years.

Took us 4 hours, and this morning, I woke up feeling like I got hit by a Rhino.

Mango · 02-04-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ///MPR77

I don't know exactly what happened, but it involved sliding, and a curb or wall.
This was the guy who bought those H&Rs, and my eibachs (as seen in the pic) from me off CL, I really don't know him that well, so I don't the real story.

I do know that the donor assembly looked pretty sketchy, brake rotor looked like it had sat in the rust belt for years.

Took us 4 hours, and this morning I woke up feeling like I got hit by a Rhino.

wow. (on everything) good that you helped.

i know the feeling. felt similar after doing the oil pump nut and rear wheel bearing

M325er22 · 02-04-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

Let my 17 year old brother drive my car for about 20 minutes in an industrial area to get the hang of it then drove home in moderate traffic. He was sooooo nervous lmao, but not as nervous as me

Wish my brother did that for me. O well when I got my E46 and he wrecked his MK 3 jetta, he often tried to steal my keys. It was fun to put him in his place a few times.

Sent from my LG-P509 using Bimmer App

shata · 02-04-2013, 06:24 PM

Double post sry

Solidjake · 02-04-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M325er22

Wish my brother did that for me. O well when I got my E46 and he wrecked his MK 3 jetta, he often tried to steal my keys. It was fun to put him in his place a few times.

Sent from my LG-P509 using Bimmer App

Haha, payback.

Mango, upload that vid or get banned

shata · 02-04-2013, 06:29 PM

2000 E46 328i 156k miles, Power steering been leaking a little but now all hoses have gone bad sigh. Going to shop on 23rd for some loving. 780$ later for parts n labor.
2006 E90 330i 103k miles, Running like champ nothing but routine maintenance. Only thing ive had break since ive had it is coil pack. Very reliable car I must say compared to my E46. She got good wash too today.

shata · 02-04-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPR77

Attachment 489210

Helped a friend swap his rear axle.

PITA, because the donor axle/wheel hub came with a wheel that was seized on.

We ended up installing the whole assembly with the wheel on...

Respect goes to you on that mileage you have on your personal car. Man thats alot.

GN[FDU] · 02-04-2013, 09:39 PM

Not today, but yesterday I changed the motor oil on my car. I also installed new angel eyes on them. I must say, my 325I is one VERY sexy looking machine.

college46 · 02-04-2013, 09:42 PM

Plasti-dipped oem style 44 rims, pics tomorrow when its sunny.

KrasivataSabine · 02-04-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by E46Mango

Did a full coolant drain (used a vacuum in reverse to blow out all the old coolant/water) and refilled and bled. I made a simple video to show the bleed process. if there's any interest, i'll upload it later.

i also installed new aux fan. it looks so nice in the engine bay!

interested in video

serdar255 · 02-05-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KrasivataSabine

interested in video

how did you take out 210 lbs?

illestminimike · 02-05-2013, 12:29 AM

Bought this. I don't smoke but i thought it was awesome

tock172 · 02-05-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by illestminimike

I don't smoke

liar

Ian@BavAuto · 02-05-2013, 09:29 AM

Replaced my cupholder

Saved up and ordered my VMR's from work finally.

djnekkon · 02-05-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian@BavAuto

Replaced my cupholder

Saved up and ordered my VMR's from work finally.

I replaced my pillars, floor mats, changed my FSR/FSU. Waiting on UPS today for my BMW performance Selector, LED tails (2nd set) and LED interior kit (2nd set)...

Mango · 02-05-2013, 11:28 AM

installed m3 steering wheel

///MPR77 · 02-05-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by E46Mango

installed m3 steering wheel

Pics or Liar.

Mango · 02-05-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPR77

Pics or Liar.

lol later this week. i'll post pics and a mini mini review (yes i realized i'm not the first) but hopefully i'll post good pics.

i obviously love it but i will admit it is kind of weird to me.. very thick. i've only driven about 10 miles with it so far so i'm sure i'll get used to it

02-04-2013, 09:59 AM	#15621
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,350 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	Did a full coolant drain (used a vacuum in reverse to blow out all the old coolant/water) and refilled and bled. I made a simple video to show the bleed process. if there's any interest, i'll upload it later. i also installed new aux fan. it looks so nice in the engine bay! __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

02-04-2013, 06:24 PM	#15626
shata Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: VA Posts: 436 My Ride: 00 328i , 06 330i View My Garage	Double post sry __________________ /// 2000 BMW 328I /// Last edited by shata; 02-04-2013 at 06:30 PM.

02-04-2013, 06:29 PM	#15628
shata Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: VA Posts: 436 My Ride: 00 328i , 06 330i View My Garage	2000 E46 328i 156k miles, Power steering been leaking a little but now all hoses have gone bad sigh. Going to shop on 23rd for some loving. 780$ later for parts n labor. 2006 E90 330i 103k miles, Running like champ nothing but routine maintenance. Only thing ive had break since ive had it is coil pack. Very reliable car I must say compared to my E46. She got good wash too today. __________________ /// 2000 BMW 328I ///

02-04-2013, 09:42 PM	#15631
college46 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 327 My Ride: Alpine White View My Garage	Plasti-dipped oem style 44 rims, pics tomorrow when its sunny. __________________ Going to Bimmerfest West 01 325i ZPP 5 speed, 101,xxx

02-05-2013, 12:29 AM	#15634
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,924 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	Bought this. I don't smoke but i thought it was awesome Attached Thumbnails __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

02-04-2013, 09:39 PM	#15630
GN[FDU] Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Shelbyville, TN Posts: 7 My Ride: 325I View My Garage	Not today, but yesterday I changed the motor oil on my car. I also installed new angel eyes on them. I must say, my 325I is one VERY sexy looking machine.

02-05-2013, 09:29 AM	#15636
Ian@BavAuto Bavarian Autosport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire Posts: 84 My Ride: 2005 325ci View My Garage	Replaced my cupholder Saved up and ordered my VMR's from work finally. __________________ CONTACT US WEB: http://www.bavauto.com/ \| E-MAIL: iann@bavauto.com \| PHONE: 800-535-2002 (EXT. 1251) HOURS (EST): Monday - Thursday 8AM - 9PM \| Friday 8AM - 7PM \| Saturday 9AM - 4PM CONNECT WITH US Facebook \| YouTube \| DIY Tech Blog \| Twitter Last edited by Ian@BavAuto; 02-05-2013 at 09:30 AM.

02-05-2013, 11:28 AM	#15638
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,350 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	installed m3 steering wheel __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

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