** 8th Annual "What Your Car Got For Christmas" Thread**

Originally Posted by paraklas

i'd like to see more of this paraklas

btw you get award for largest photo in a thread for 2012

Originally Posted by Alex323Ci

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you gonna go stock motor mounts or M3 ?? if you're bushing/mounts are shot now you're gonna love how it feels after.

Gonna upgrade to the m3 motor mounts. Got a buddy who can do it for me, I don't have the tools either. He works at a reputable BMW Indy

a nice lip!!

My wife surprised me with this yesterday morning...Dynavin D99+ Android

Originally Posted by BBBoy323i

Gonna upgrade to the m3 motor mounts. Got a buddy who can do it for me, I don't have the tools either. He works at a reputable BMW Indy

Every E46 owner should have a quality set of tools. For this particular job, all you need is a jack, ramps, a ratchet, extensions and a 17mm socket.

Make sure you purchase brand new genuine engine mount nuts. all four. do not reuse.

Originally Posted by Alex323Ci

i'd like to see more of this paraklas

btw you get award for largest photo in a thread for 2012

haha, didn't know it was that large, just hot linked it out of a random site. The Thule (or Konig) K-Summit is after a lot of research the only type of snow chains to fit on a vehicle with zero to very low wheel arch clearance and with 255/35/R18 tires. They are self-centering and do not require to stick your hands inside the wheel arch. I should have them this week so I will write a review.

Originally Posted by BBBoy323i

Gonna upgrade to the m3 motor mounts. Got a buddy who can do it for me, I don't have the tools either. He works at a reputable BMW Indy

What benefit does this have...?

Dynavin clone for the bimmer, Nexus 7 for me

Carbon fiber front and rear lip, catless downpipes and a front mount intercooler

some nice goodies people gave to their car. i rather expected a lot more photos and posts. least of any other previous years

anyway here is the M5 lighted shift knob+boot my baby got

and the top angle photo. it's pre-wired and just need to swap the shift boot cage over

A pair of wipers and a fresh hood roundel. She might also get some new floor mats for a new years gift.

Zhp short shift knob +
New euro tray

(both parts replaced old/torn/worn out existing parts)

Also got a couple of parts that were missing on my ride - I.e:
1 carpet clip
1 m-sport tiny sticker badge for the wheel

Originally Posted by SteadyMobbin

What benefit does this have...?

Smoother response from the engine also will withstand more.

Originally Posted by E46Mango

Every E46 owner should have a quality set of tools. For this particular job, all you need is a jack, ramps, a ratchet, extensions and a 17mm socket.

Make sure you purchase brand new genuine engine mount nuts. all four. do not reuse.

Yeah my dad has some good tools. Although don't you need an engine brace? I just don't have the time to do this job. He will eventually do a transmission fluid change plus gasket. And brake fluid change.

Originally Posted by hcollins

My car was 10 years old back in September, so I got her new brakes, Bridgestone Potenza tires, and ZHP reps. For Christmas, rear fog lights and led interior lighting.

let us see the new shoes and fog lights. bet it looks great

Originally Posted by ImSoFreaknWhite

Got an OEM hardtop for the vert
Apex Arc-8 18x10 square (hyperblack)
My CSL trunk was finally painted!....
...pics to follow

wow that's a lot of goodies, loved my hardtop when I bought mine. still have the top's winch mounted in my garage beam. made removing it a one man job

Originally Posted by 328ci906

I finally got some clear reflectors as well as an oil change kit and a bunch of detailing supplies...

hope you love the clear reflectors, looks like the ambers broke coming out. I did that too removing my first set. they chip so easily

Originally Posted by choxor

Porter Cable DA and associated stuff.

someone is going to pamper their baby with a nice polish and wax

Here are some pictures of my car: interior, before and after zhp wheels, and rear fog lights (also shown in signature).

This arrived this morning:



Now I'll just have to wait a week or two for someone to help me install it. I'm not too keen on wiggling the current airbag and steering wheel out

T-Stat
VANOS Beisan Rebuild
New Plugs
Oil

Ordered
UUC SSK and new knob
M3 tranny Mounts

This car has the sloppiest gear box. I think my pops old 92 1500 with the 3 foot shifter had less play in first

I got me some hankook v12's for my vmr v718's that I'm about to put on!