* What did you do to/for your E46 today? * - Page 865

JZambrano7 · 03-23-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueandwhite85

Looks really nice. Makes me sad that you don't wash your own car though!

Once spring really hits I'm gonna do a full detail in my garage. I'm not good with cold weather so id wouldn't be able to take it.

Adionik · 03-23-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mango

5d2/17-40l

You have too much disposable income

Jk. I'll go full frame in a few years when I have more time to devote to it.

Cooling system overhaul begins today

Blueandwhite85 · 03-23-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JZambrano7

Once spring really hits I'm gonna do a full detail in my garage. I'm not good with cold weather so id wouldn't be able to take it.

Me being born and raised in Texas.. I know just how you feel. You bring up a good point so now I understand.

Dionne11 · 03-23-2013, 01:03 PM

Replaced both belts. Way over due.

Dionne11 · 03-23-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alpine325coupe

I also just finished my OFHG. Took 3 hours start to finish. I did not remove the fan or the radiator hose. Kind of a pain to loosen the belt tension with the fan on, but I don't have the fan removal tool.

Yeah man I bought one off amazon. Both tools for 28 bucks. I'm so glad I got it before I started the project! Recommend all DIYers to have the set.

Mango · 03-23-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Adionik

You have too much disposable income

Jk. I'll go full frame in a few years when I have more time to devote to it.

Cooling system overhaul begins today

hahah. yeah been shooting full frame since 2006. can never go back.

Ice Cold · 03-23-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JZambrano7

I do but I plan on just doing the side markers and corners. No good?

Do they make Amber LED tail lights for sedans, rather than just smoked and clears? That would look pretty cool with ambers all around

kwoodbury94 · 03-23-2013, 01:40 PM

Fix outside door handle....most fun i've ever had.

JZambrano7 · 03-23-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by icecold9485

Do they make Amber LED tail lights for sedans, rather than just smoked and clears? That would look pretty cool with ambers all around

I've seen them on coupes they're actually OEM for coupes in amber. I was thinking on making my whole tail light red, and just going to amber up front. Get rid of my Orion v2 for some amber warm angel eyes, finish off the look and go back to my 3k fogs

JZambrano7 · 03-23-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueandwhite85

Me being born and raised in Texas.. I know just how you feel. You bring up a good point so now I understand.

I'm South American so winter doesn't even exist where I'm from. Sometimes NY can be brutal

RKiepper · 03-23-2013, 03:02 PM

Ok quick question, kinda OT, but it ties into the whole 'what did I do for my E46' thing.

M fcabs... Will they bolt on to a non M? I'm gonna try and get a shot pair and put some polys in. Searching brought no fruit. :ugh:

dancmos · 03-23-2013, 03:16 PM

New BMW regulator arrived. Time to install.

spencers · 03-23-2013, 03:59 PM

Finished up the Turner Motorsport pedal install. Woot!

Mango · 03-23-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RKiepper

Ok quick question, kinda OT, but it ties into the whole 'what did I do for my E46' thing.

M fcabs... Will they bolt on to a non M? I'm gonna try and get a shot pair and put some polys in. Searching brought no fruit. :ugh:

No. the ends of the control arms are differently keyed.

wildirish317 · 03-23-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mango

Cleaned a bit. Just another day at the office:

I look at your pic of your engine bay, then I open my hood.... then I close my hood. The only way my engine bay is going to look like yours is if I drive it to California, buy you a case of your favorite beer, and stand around and talk cooling systems with you while you steam every crack and crevice of my car.

It's a lot of work, and it shows very nice.

halo0 · 03-23-2013, 06:54 PM

The mod bug was killing me so I threw on the clear corners, smoked side markers, and threw a bucket of water over it. Yeah, it's 35 degrees out, so what?

Mango · 03-23-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wildirish317

I look at your pic of your engine bay, then I open my hood.... then I close my hood. The only way my engine bay is going to look like yours is if I drive it to California, buy you a case of your favorite beer, and stand around and talk cooling systems with you while you steam every crack and crevice of my car.

It's a lot of work, and it shows very nice.

haha thanks! open that hood and get to work

skylane5sp · 03-23-2013, 09:09 PM

I got to limp home this morning with a major leak. The barb broke off the end of the plastic elbow and the top hose blew about half off. I just ordered a butt load of parts from Autohaus... All the cooling stuff plus vc gasket and cabs.
But I've only had the car a week and I can say my engine compartment is as clean as Mango's... fresh detail from the car lot...

Mango · 03-23-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by skylane5sp

I got to limp home this morning with a major leak. The barb broke off the end of the plastic elbow and the top hose blew about half off. I just ordered a butt load of parts from Autohaus... All the cooling stuff plus vc gasket and cabs.
But I've only had the car a week and I can say my engine compartment is as clean as Mango's... fresh detail from the car lot...

Post a high res picture

Mango · 03-23-2013, 10:05 PM

just ordered new a-pillar covers from Tischer. along w/ new HPS strips

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dancmos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 61 My Ride: BMW 323i View My Garage	New BMW regulator arrived. Time to install. Attached Thumbnails

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halo0 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 148 My Ride: 02 330i View My Garage	The mod bug was killing me so I threw on the clear corners, smoked side markers, and threw a bucket of water over it. Yeah, it's 35 degrees out, so what? __________________ ^Click^ ------ 5% off Redline leather

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Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,380 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	just ordered new a-pillar covers from Tischer. along w/ new HPS strips __________________ 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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03-23-2013, 01:03 PM	#17284
Dionne11 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Biloxi, ms Posts: 26 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Replaced both belts. Way over due.

03-23-2013, 01:40 PM	#17288
kwoodbury94 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 20 My Ride: 02' 325ci View My Garage	Fix outside door handle....most fun i've ever had.

03-23-2013, 03:02 PM	#17291
RKiepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Linn, Missouri Posts: 1,546 My Ride: 1999 E46 328I x2 View My Garage	Ok quick question, kinda OT, but it ties into the whole 'what did I do for my E46' thing. M fcabs... Will they bolt on to a non M? I'm gonna try and get a shot pair and put some polys in. Searching brought no fruit. :ugh:

03-23-2013, 09:09 PM	#17298
skylane5sp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 48 My Ride: 2002 330i 5sp View My Garage	I got to limp home this morning with a major leak. The barb broke off the end of the plastic elbow and the top hose blew about half off. I just ordered a butt load of parts from Autohaus... All the cooling stuff plus vc gasket and cabs. But I've only had the car a week and I can say my engine compartment is as clean as Mango's... fresh detail from the car lot...