* What did you do to/for your E46 today? * - Page 180

tb330 · 07-12-2011, 09:57 PM

Installed some spacers all around and threw in a new air filter as well. Have to go check the front spacers in the morning as I'm getting a slight shimmy at 65-70

aleksankazakov · 07-12-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nervous

I can get even 46. Just reach speed about 70 mph and reset the MPG meter. At some point it will show 40+ mpg

Seriously, if you drive ONLY on highway, on cruise control, 55-65 mph, if ratios of diff and last gear are low enough,with proper tire pressure then it is probably possible to reach 30-33 mpg.

how do you reset the mpg miter?

TitaniumCranium · 07-12-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aleksankazakov

how do you reset the mpg miter?

Press the OBC button untill it shows MPG and press and hold the button down for a few seconds and it resets.

S85FTW · 07-13-2011, 07:50 AM

[QUOTE=Black E46 sedan;13371547]You did the stitching? Looks really good!

Thank you sir, yes I did do the stitching. The shift boot took about an hour to do and the ebrake took about an hour and a half. I am betting that the steering wheel is going to take me at least 3 hours to do on Thursday but it will be worth it.

Lusticles · 07-13-2011, 08:01 AM

I drove it. Nitpicked at all the rock chips while I was in the metro parking lot.
Then thought about when I am getting my M-tech II bumper painted and installed.

Marinerd · 07-13-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood516

Bought a new key from stealership.... $175 total..

Only $175? I was thinking it was gonna be along the lines of $250. Is that for a chipped main key? Are the prices different at different dealerships, cause I could've sworn last time I asked someone at the closest dealer to me it was somewhere in the $200 range.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black E46 sedan

I kept the 325 rears but swapped the fronts for 330 brakes. Cross drilled and slotted rotors, stoptech pads, and SS lines all around plus the 75mm stud kit from Vorshlag. I like the way the brakes feel now!

How did you fit 330 brakes on a 325? Is it just a direct swap? Caliber and rotors? Mounting screws distance the same on the 330 caliper as a 325? I feel like there's more options for 330 and M3 size rotors than 325.

Hector45 · 07-13-2011, 01:32 PM

Drove her about 800 miles, west Florida to north Georgia and back.
She ran like a top

Zchild · 07-13-2011, 02:06 PM

Replaced the parking brake assembly, the OEM one is shot after 12 years of useage.

gianni 328 · 07-13-2011, 02:13 PM

Put 100octane. About 40$ at $7.48 a gallon lol but she runs aggressive and more responsive. I wish it wasn't so expensive. I'd run it all the time!

tifreak · 07-13-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SH330CI

Thank you sir, yes I did do the stitching. The shift boot took about an hour to do and the ebrake took about an hour and a half. I am betting that the steering wheel is going to take me at least 3 hours to do on Thursday but it will be worth it.

you should hide that change before some junkie busts your window to get at it

Levim9 · 07-13-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfidelisrp

How did you fit 330 brakes on a 325? Is it just a direct swap? Caliber and rotors? Mounting screws distance the same on the 330 caliper as a 325? I feel like there's more options for 330 and M3 size rotors than 325.

It's a direct swap for the fronts. All the mounting and hardware is the same. 330 Calipers, 330 caliper carriers, 330 rotors, and 330 pads is all you need. The brake lines may be different sizes. Anthony@bimmerbrakes sent me my order knowing I would be upgrading to 330 fronts so he would know if the 325/330 brakes lines are different.

I've heard you have to change the E-brake assembly and rear trailing arms to 330 parts to fit the rears. Since most of the stopping power comes from the front it wasn't worth the $ in extra parts to change the rear brakes to 330 size. Eventually I plan on swapping in an M3 rear end (whole assembly) including the rear brakes so what I saved here will go into that project.

theinfamousdrew · 07-13-2011, 05:56 PM

Thought about trading up to an M3

here is my ad

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...5#post13374295

Levim9 · 07-13-2011, 06:04 PM

Good luck with the sale ^ Maybe you'll be in an M soon

Ineil · 07-13-2011, 06:12 PM

Easiest and fastest parts replacement I have ever done on my M3, replaced TPS in less then 5 minutes.

And hit 100,000 miles today

Wickedly · 07-13-2011, 06:13 PM

Took old grill out, Clean the grill placer, left it very neat and clean, install new grills. Took old and barely visible emblem out and install a new one and very cool looking

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2...3173438191.jpg
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6581/...3173433261.jpg
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5...3173444799.jpg
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4271/...3181553941.jpg
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4...3181608355.jpg
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/834...3181622719.jpg

elitewolverine · 07-13-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfidelisrp

Only $175? I was thinking it was gonna be along the lines of $250. Is that for a chipped main key? Are the prices different at different dealerships, cause I could've sworn last time I asked someone at the closest dealer to me it was somewhere in the $200 range.

my dealer quoted me with the same price for my m3 key, 160 if im not mistaken have to check the paper again.

i was surprised because my ford key was $325

Ridin 30i · 07-13-2011, 06:53 PM

Golf tee mod. Quite noticable difference in sound and throttle feel at lower rpms. Makes me wanna get exhaust.

Sent from my MB860 using Bimmer App

mkdonald · 07-13-2011, 07:17 PM

Repaired the worn spot on my side bolster with dye and an air gun. Looks really good.

E46_M3Power · 07-13-2011, 07:34 PM

Drove it around some, cleaned it out, fixed my xenons. Gonna wash it tomorrow.

awol82 · 07-13-2011, 08:01 PM

Flashed a Euro2 tune and prayed I wouldn't brick it during the process!

07-12-2011, 09:57 PM	#3581
tb330 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 614 My Ride: 2008 Trailblazer SS View My Garage	Installed some spacers all around and threw in a new air filter as well. Have to go check the front spacers in the morning as I'm getting a slight shimmy at 65-70 __________________ www.607motorsports.com

07-13-2011, 07:50 AM	#3584
S85FTW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milford CT Posts: 503 My Ride: E60 M5 & F30 328XI View My Garage	[QUOTE=Black E46 sedan;13371547]You did the stitching? Looks really good! Thank you sir, yes I did do the stitching. The shift boot took about an hour to do and the ebrake took about an hour and a half. I am betting that the steering wheel is going to take me at least 3 hours to do on Thursday but it will be worth it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Last edited by S85FTW; 07-13-2011 at 08:21 AM.

07-13-2011, 08:01 AM	#3585
Lusticles Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Annapolis Posts: 2,728 My Ride: 325Ci View My Garage	I drove it. Nitpicked at all the rock chips while I was in the metro parking lot. Then thought about when I am getting my M-tech II bumper painted and installed. __________________ number one Audi Fan

07-13-2011, 01:32 PM	#3587
Hector45 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 415 My Ride: 2002 OB 330i View My Garage	Drove her about 800 miles, west Florida to north Georgia and back. She ran like a top __________________

07-13-2011, 02:06 PM	#3588
Zchild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 1,637 My Ride: 2000 BMW 3XXi ZSP View My Garage	Replaced the parking brake assembly, the OEM one is shot after 12 years of useage. __________________ V/R Zachary Pullins Sr. National Capital Chapter BMWCCA NCC Member Recognition Chairman NCC High Performance Driving School Registrar NCC Auto-X BOD Liaison DIY Senior Committee Coordinator 2006 E90 325Xi & 2000 E46 3XXi " Vision without resources is just hallucination"

07-13-2011, 02:13 PM	#3589
gianni 328 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: boston, ma Posts: 254 My Ride: Topaz E46 View My Garage	Put 100octane. About 40$ at $7.48 a gallon lol but she runs aggressive and more responsive. I wish it wasn't so expensive. I'd run it all the time! __________________ __________________E46 -GIANNI

07-13-2011, 05:56 PM	#3592
theinfamousdrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 843 My Ride: 911 Turbo / E70 View My Garage	Thought about trading up to an M3 here is my ad http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...5#post13374295 __________________

07-13-2011, 06:04 PM	#3593
Levim9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,975 My Ride: 01' 325i View My Garage	Good luck with the sale ^ Maybe you'll be in an M soon __________________ My progress thread --> http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ight=s54+sedan FS: Z4 Interior Mirror http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=974203

07-13-2011, 06:12 PM	#3594
Ineil OEM ///Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 245 My Ride: 2001 M3 View My Garage	Easiest and fastest parts replacement I have ever done on my M3, replaced TPS in less then 5 minutes. And hit 100,000 miles today __________________ M3 sold New Car 2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang Last edited by Ineil; 07-13-2011 at 06:27 PM. Reason: Add text

07-13-2011, 06:13 PM	#3595
Wickedly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh-DC Area Posts: 838 My Ride: BMW 2003 325i View My Garage	Took old grill out, Clean the grill placer, left it very neat and clean, install new grills. Took old and barely visible emblem out and install a new one and very cool looking http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2...3173438191.jpg http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6581/...3173433261.jpg http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5...3173444799.jpg http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4271/...3181553941.jpg http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4...3181608355.jpg http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/834...3181622719.jpg

07-13-2011, 06:53 PM	#3597
Ridin 30i Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 17 My Ride: E46 330i View My Garage	Golf tee mod. Quite noticable difference in sound and throttle feel at lower rpms. Makes me wanna get exhaust. Sent from my MB860 using Bimmer App

07-13-2011, 07:17 PM	#3598
mkdonald Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA Posts: 11 My Ride: 330 Cic View My Garage	Repaired the worn spot on my side bolster with dye and an air gun. Looks really good.

07-13-2011, 07:34 PM	#3599
E46_M3Power Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 72 My Ride: 01 M3 View My Garage	Drove it around some, cleaned it out, fixed my xenons. Gonna wash it tomorrow.

07-13-2011, 08:01 PM	#3600
awol82 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 57 My Ride: 03' 325xi View My Garage	Flashed a Euro2 tune and prayed I wouldn't brick it during the process! __________________ Eric 03' 325Xi

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