So I'm in college and currently own a 2002 325i. I was going to sc it but am now leaning towards selling it and buying an e46 m3. Basically I'm asking whether or not you think upgrading to an m3 would be worth the money. Also should I expect to spend a significantly higher amount of money on maintenance per year than what I spend on my 325?
samedi 31 janvier 2015
Houston Tx (NE) Meet and Drive 2/15/15
So this is the first one I'm setting up. Been talking about it with some friends of mine for a while and i thought it would be a good idea.
Local Meet and Drive
http://ift.tt/1wPMKLt
If the weather is nice I would like to set this up.
There are a lot of local guys around this area I'm sure we can get something going. The route I have is open for change just map it out and yet me know.
I know Houston is big if you can make it out would be nice.
I picked this route because i remember it from riding out with LSX nation a few years back.
Date: 2/15/15
Time: 9:30am -10:00am
Starting location: HEB 7405 FM 1960 East
Humble, TX77346
Ending Location: Hooters 120 FM 1960 West
Houston,
-This is a cruise.....not a race
-Use your best judgment and car control.
-Be safe, we all want to make it back on one piece!
Local Meet and Drive
http://ift.tt/1wPMKLt
If the weather is nice I would like to set this up.
There are a lot of local guys around this area I'm sure we can get something going. The route I have is open for change just map it out and yet me know.
I know Houston is big if you can make it out would be nice.
I picked this route because i remember it from riding out with LSX nation a few years back.
Date: 2/15/15
Time: 9:30am -10:00am
Starting location: HEB 7405 FM 1960 East
Humble, TX77346
Ending Location: Hooters 120 FM 1960 West
Houston,
-This is a cruise.....not a race
-Use your best judgment and car control.
-Be safe, we all want to make it back on one piece!
CCV Hose Diameter Issues?
Hey guys, how are you?
I always check this site out for info but have never been able to join for some reason. It finally worked after YEARS!!!!..lol
Anyway, I was wondering if any of you had or heard of an issue like this.
I recently did my CCV on 2002 325CI. I have small hands but i did not have confidence that I got the hose under manifold on correctly.
I took it apart cause the connection broke and what i did, is I used different hose, fuel or thick rubber hoses and moved the CCV to a different location that I was sure i could connect everything securely using clamps. I am positive that there are no vacuum leaks in that system.
Anyway, i was wondering if any of you think or have done this. If so, with the different diameter of hoses, would that cause me to lose vacuum somewhere, say like the cylinders and piston rings?
I have had a CEL for bank1/2 control limit exceed as well as bank 1/2 trim exceeded. Not sure if they are related to the CCV cause i had them before when CCV went bad and since I wasn't sure if i had attached it correctly the first time, I'm just not sure it's related.
I am thinking i am having a fuel pump issue to cause this but wanted to ask if anyone had experience with different diameter hoses on CCV causing issues.
I figured vacuum is vacuum when it's completely sealed regardless of hose size.
Any input would be appreciated.
thanks..
I always check this site out for info but have never been able to join for some reason. It finally worked after YEARS!!!!..lol
Anyway, I was wondering if any of you had or heard of an issue like this.
I recently did my CCV on 2002 325CI. I have small hands but i did not have confidence that I got the hose under manifold on correctly.
I took it apart cause the connection broke and what i did, is I used different hose, fuel or thick rubber hoses and moved the CCV to a different location that I was sure i could connect everything securely using clamps. I am positive that there are no vacuum leaks in that system.
Anyway, i was wondering if any of you think or have done this. If so, with the different diameter of hoses, would that cause me to lose vacuum somewhere, say like the cylinders and piston rings?
I have had a CEL for bank1/2 control limit exceed as well as bank 1/2 trim exceeded. Not sure if they are related to the CCV cause i had them before when CCV went bad and since I wasn't sure if i had attached it correctly the first time, I'm just not sure it's related.
I am thinking i am having a fuel pump issue to cause this but wanted to ask if anyone had experience with different diameter hoses on CCV causing issues.
I figured vacuum is vacuum when it's completely sealed regardless of hose size.
Any input would be appreciated.
thanks..
Convertible top won't open!!
I originally had a blue top on my car and I swapped it out for a black one, I noticed I broke a micro switch for my tonneau cover when swapping the top out but I replaced it and now my tonneau cover opens, but ever since then my top doesn't work work at all, when I try to put the top up my tonneau cover opens but that's it, top doesn't go up at all nothing happens after my tonneau cover opens. Can anyone please help me, tell me what could be wrong??
very hesistant acceleration at wot
Hey everyone I have a 2002 325i with 77k miles its always been a pretty spirited car to me (never owned a fast car before). Okay so the car always shifted smoothly always had power until the redline. Now for some reason every time i press the gas down all the way, the car goes up to 5500 rpms and then struggles to climb pass that, then shifts and does it again through 2nd gear and in 3rd gear it does it again except this time it feels like the engine is jumping at about 80mph (still wot). Once it goes past 5k rpm the car doesn't even accelerate the rpms climb super slowly and then shifts, goes fast again then bogs down at the higher rpm range. This is super annoying I don't have this problem when I'm not wot only when I floor it. I have no idea what this problem could be has anyone had any similar problems?
FS- E39 M5 - Rear diffusor (painted sterling gray)
Item: M5 Rear diffusor -- painted sterling gray -- no hardware
Item Condition: 8/10 -- no cracks, only minor scratches
Price: $70.00 (or best offer) -- NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED.
Payment: Local Cash/ Paypal* (*buyer pays 3% fee)
Willing to ship: Yes (buyer pays shipping fee)
Best Contact Method: PM
Reason for selling: I sold my 2002 M5 with a carbon fiber diffusor installed.
Best,
Brian
Pictures:
Item Condition: 8/10 -- no cracks, only minor scratches
Price: $70.00 (or best offer) -- NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED.
Payment: Local Cash/ Paypal* (*buyer pays 3% fee)
Willing to ship: Yes (buyer pays shipping fee)
Best Contact Method: PM
Reason for selling: I sold my 2002 M5 with a carbon fiber diffusor installed.
Best,
Brian
Pictures:
325xi touring 5 speed
The beautiful 5 speed all wheel drive wagon! I got mine in November, just passing this one along to the family from Troy, Michigan. And this one is black :excited:http://ift.tt/1ANKG8O
Coilover differences, Xi vs Rwd
I just read through the SamDoe1 sticky (post #1)but still can't find a definitive answer.
Question, what is the exact MOUNTING differences between Xi coilovers and rwd coilovers?
Im not asking about possible spring rate differences or drop potential, just the physical hardware mounting differences, if any.
Question, what is the exact MOUNTING differences between Xi coilovers and rwd coilovers?
Im not asking about possible spring rate differences or drop potential, just the physical hardware mounting differences, if any.
Wtb xi coilovers
I have cash in hand or paypal ready. Im looking for 325xi/330xi coilovers new/used in excellent condition. Let me know whats out there. Thanks guys.
looking for big bracke kit
Hello everyone looking to buy big brake kit for my m3 if any one has it let me know I am not looking to spend crazy money like $4000-5000
Thanks 773-733-9569
Thanks 773-733-9569
Please help! Suspension sound. Replace?? Advice?
I have an E46 with the JRZ Dinan suspension set up. 84k miles. I am being told by a shop that I need new front struts due to the shaft having too much play. I went to the shop because I have been hearing a somewhat grinding rub noise mostly when I am coming up to a red light going slower speeds, even at less than 1mph. Seems like I can't hear much when the weather is colder though. Sometimes it feels like I have to adjust my steering wheel to straighten out. Also, it doesn't happen over bumps, or turns. Just driving straight at slower speeds. But maybe I just can't hear at higher speeds. But super loud when I am barely coming to a stop.
I want to make absolute sure that this shop is correct (they don't have the best reputation come to find out) and that there isn't something else around the strut that could fix this problem. I would either have to rebuild through Dinan or just buy a complete new setup like a cup kit since I can't buy the same struts anymore. Has anyone had this problem??? Any advice???? Help!
The video is what the shop showed me, they were yanking on my wheel pretty hard to recreate what they believe is the bad strut.
E46 m3 dinan JRZ front strut play - YouTube
I want to make absolute sure that this shop is correct (they don't have the best reputation come to find out) and that there isn't something else around the strut that could fix this problem. I would either have to rebuild through Dinan or just buy a complete new setup like a cup kit since I can't buy the same struts anymore. Has anyone had this problem??? Any advice???? Help!
The video is what the shop showed me, they were yanking on my wheel pretty hard to recreate what they believe is the bad strut.
E46 m3 dinan JRZ front strut play - YouTube
E46 M3 FS: 66k mile SMG Transmission from 04 E46 M3
Up for sale is a SMG Transmission with 66k miles from a non wrecked non salvaged 04 M3. Transmission was in 100% working order prior to removal with the fluids changed twice so far. All the synchros are good with nice smooth shifting. I am selling the transmission because im doing a s85 swap in my m3 so im selling this transmission to get another 6 speed trans for the s85.
Feel free to PM me or Email me at Justineb92@live.com with any question.
Asking: $1650 Plus shipping and PayPal fees
Location: Killeen, TX 76542
You can choose your choice of shipping or I have a FedEx hookup that can get lower rates if interested PM me or email me for a quote.
Thanks,
Justin
Feel free to PM me or Email me at Justineb92@live.com with any question.
Asking: $1650 Plus shipping and PayPal fees
Location: Killeen, TX 76542
You can choose your choice of shipping or I have a FedEx hookup that can get lower rates if interested PM me or email me for a quote.
Thanks,
Justin
2003 E46 M3 Oil Leak Issue
Hey everyone
I just bought a 2003 E46 M3 SMG and I just noticed a oil leak coming from the passenger side right around the rear of the engine. It's got 150,000 km and input would be appreciated thanks
I just bought a 2003 E46 M3 SMG and I just noticed a oil leak coming from the passenger side right around the rear of the engine. It's got 150,000 km and input would be appreciated thanks
Warm/hot water to defrost windshield?
I was wondering if anyone else uses warm/hot water to defrost their windshields on cold winter mornings? I've been doing this for 20yrs and everythings been fine **knock on wood**. I know that lots will say not to do it, but have those people actually cracked a windshield using this method?
F/S: Genuine BMW 51338229106 - Window Regulator; Front Right without Motor Coupe/Vert
Genuine BMW 51338229106 - Window Regulator; Front Right without Motor for Coupe or Convertible E46
I bought this for my 2003 E46 Coupe but never used it. Still in the original box. BMW OEM
$100 + Shipping
Shoot me a PM
I bought this for my 2003 E46 Coupe but never used it. Still in the original box. BMW OEM
$100 + Shipping
Shoot me a PM
Intermittent starting rough
I've read the threads regarding rough idle etc but my 325i intermittently starts rough (like half the cylinders) and barely moves. However the fix is to turn off and immediately start and it's perfect!
I've changed all plugs/coils and fuel pump but I never know when I start it if it's going to act this way.
Any ideas would be appreciated and I haven't pulled error codes while it's done this but this is what I plan on doing next time.
I've changed all plugs/coils and fuel pump but I never know when I start it if it's going to act this way.
Any ideas would be appreciated and I haven't pulled error codes while it's done this but this is what I plan on doing next time.
Injector Dynamics 725cc BMW E46 M3
perfect condition
set of 6 pieces
number 725.28.03.48.14.6
sending at my expense
location Russia, Moscow
500$
http://ift.tt/1rgur46
set of 6 pieces
number 725.28.03.48.14.6
sending at my expense
location Russia, Moscow
500$
http://ift.tt/1rgur46
320D 150hp turboproblems!
Hey guys, i'll try my best to explain this in english.
My e46 has gotten lazier, before the turbo spools, it feels like i have no power at all, and when it spools, it does for a second or something, then it cuts out, and comes back again immediatly. And if i have full throttle during turbospool, take the foot of the gas pedal and give full gas again, it takes long time before the turbo to spool again. Anyone know what this can be? When the turbo first spools it has lots of power!
My e46 has gotten lazier, before the turbo spools, it feels like i have no power at all, and when it spools, it does for a second or something, then it cuts out, and comes back again immediatly. And if i have full throttle during turbospool, take the foot of the gas pedal and give full gas again, it takes long time before the turbo to spool again. Anyone know what this can be? When the turbo first spools it has lots of power!
vendredi 30 janvier 2015
ISO 19" VMR VB3's
I've tried numerous dealers and attempted trying to go through VMR directly as well, but no one seems to have them in stock. I'm trying to get a hold of a pair of 19x9.5 et33 for the front and a pair of 19x10 et38 for the rear in hyper silver, which is called super silver now apparently lol. If anyone knows were I could aquire these wheels brand new I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
What Automatic transmission fluid to use?
What is the best fluid to use on 2004 320i ? Also what other things can I get my mechanic to do while he has the tranny out.
Do any of you use the Dr Tranny shudder fluid in yours? I have two tubes that I was going to put into my old trans but it was too buggered for it in the end and just would have been a waste.
Do any of you use the Dr Tranny shudder fluid in yours? I have two tubes that I was going to put into my old trans but it was too buggered for it in the end and just would have been a waste.
04 zhp coupe ballast relocation help plz
hows its going guys im sure there are a
million threads regarding this but i just couldn't seem to find one that was helpful to my situation. so i recently purchased
a dinan long tube CAI i proceeded to try and complete the installation today everything went smoothly until it was time
to put the head light back in i noticed that it wouldn't clear due to the ballast now my only question is how do i relocate the
ballast since it connects directly on to the headlight and there is no wiring harness i do have the reallocation bracket
that came with the CAI im sure somone has
encountered this problem and found a way to fix it any help would be great thank you
million threads regarding this but i just couldn't seem to find one that was helpful to my situation. so i recently purchased
a dinan long tube CAI i proceeded to try and complete the installation today everything went smoothly until it was time
to put the head light back in i noticed that it wouldn't clear due to the ballast now my only question is how do i relocate the
ballast since it connects directly on to the headlight and there is no wiring harness i do have the reallocation bracket
that came with the CAI im sure somone has
encountered this problem and found a way to fix it any help would be great thank you
New Member from SoCal
new member here from socal :) I have an auto 2002 325i w/ about 128k miles.
Hope to make some friends here and become an active part of this forum! thanks all! :woot:
Hope to make some friends here and become an active part of this forum! thanks all! :woot:
Starter Bad - Looking for mechanic
I have a 05 325xi wagon that the starter went bad on. Have had some bad luck lately and want to get it replaced as inexpensively as possibly. Are there any mechanics out there that can do the swap at my home ? I am in Northern NJ - Wayne area. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you !
E46 CV Joint / Axle Replacement How-To Video
Hi Guys, I recently replaced the passenger and driver side CV axles on my 2001 330xi. After doing the first one, I decided to record the process on the driver's side so others could learn.
The video is a little longer than most of the videos out there and combines some information I've pieced together both here on the forum and elsewhere, including my own experience from the passenger side. It shows how to remove the old axle, replace the seals, and install the new one.
Hopefully this isn't considered spam or anything, but I figured that people on the forum here might be interested:
http://ift.tt/1DfzwMx
Thanks, hope it helps.
The video is a little longer than most of the videos out there and combines some information I've pieced together both here on the forum and elsewhere, including my own experience from the passenger side. It shows how to remove the old axle, replace the seals, and install the new one.
Hopefully this isn't considered spam or anything, but I figured that people on the forum here might be interested:
http://ift.tt/1DfzwMx
Thanks, hope it helps.
Need HELP car won't turn!!!!
This morning I drove my car to my friends house to pick him up to goto school but then all of a sudden the car died.
At times the car would start only for a brief second.
When I started the car this morning I noticed the coolant light was on. The light soon turned off in a minute or two.
I know it's not the battery I had the same problem before and figured out the battery was fully charged but the ground cable broke for some reason. The gauges told me that I have a half tank of gas but I'm not sure if the fuel sensor is out
Any tips and suggestions advice etc would be great thank you in advance !
At times the car would start only for a brief second.
When I started the car this morning I noticed the coolant light was on. The light soon turned off in a minute or two.
I know it's not the battery I had the same problem before and figured out the battery was fully charged but the ground cable broke for some reason. The gauges told me that I have a half tank of gas but I'm not sure if the fuel sensor is out
Any tips and suggestions advice etc would be great thank you in advance !
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The next part is getting the right look, matching your vehicle enough to flow with that stock appearance but still clearly performance. A well built exhaust system allows the engine to breath better finding that sweet sound with added performance.
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USED: ESS VT445 for S54 - 6 MT
Hi All,
I purchased a used ESS VT445 kit from a member here on the forums earlier this year. It's been sitting in the box since I picked it up back in April.
I've been thinking long and hard... Turning the E46 into a track oriented car and BOOST may not be the best idea... So I'm going to sell it and put the funds into more "TRACK" oriented mods along with maintenance items I have to address soon.
Details:
All items used for less than 2,500 miles (6 MT Transmission)
Vortech Blower (no play)
Intake Manifold
Injectors
Regulator
Idler Pulley
Mounting Brackets
Belts
Misc Filters
3 bottles of extra oil
This will not come with a tune, you'll have to get a tune with this to get the blower running properly. As you can see in the photos, it will come with every single bolt, clamp, hoses, misc hardware needed to plug and play.
Price: $3,000 (FIRM) + Shipping + Paypal 3%
Located in NYC area, local pick up preferred but will ship at buyer's expense.
Email: MLee4984 at hotmail dot com
Video of shaft play
http://ift.tt/1DeZj7P
I purchased a used ESS VT445 kit from a member here on the forums earlier this year. It's been sitting in the box since I picked it up back in April.
I've been thinking long and hard... Turning the E46 into a track oriented car and BOOST may not be the best idea... So I'm going to sell it and put the funds into more "TRACK" oriented mods along with maintenance items I have to address soon.
Details:
All items used for less than 2,500 miles (6 MT Transmission)
Vortech Blower (no play)
Intake Manifold
Injectors
Regulator
Idler Pulley
Mounting Brackets
Belts
Misc Filters
3 bottles of extra oil
This will not come with a tune, you'll have to get a tune with this to get the blower running properly. As you can see in the photos, it will come with every single bolt, clamp, hoses, misc hardware needed to plug and play.
Price: $3,000 (FIRM) + Shipping + Paypal 3%
Located in NYC area, local pick up preferred but will ship at buyer's expense.
Email: MLee4984 at hotmail dot com
Video of shaft play
http://ift.tt/1DeZj7P
BMW Professional CD Headunit
Hi All,
Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place. I couldn't spot an ICE category or anything. - If i have, can someone point me in the right direction?
Anyway, I've looked around the forums and have spotted a few interesting posts around the Professional CD player, usually found on non-UK models.
Well, my car has one of these and it's absolutely impossible to find much on them. I love how they look and I prefer it greatly over the Business CD I had in my previous car. The display is bigger and much nicer and the Tuner is much better.
I have just ordered a Connects2 Ipod Kit as there is wires in the boot for the CD changer but none installed. (non msport?) I'll hook the kit into the boot then add a Bluetooth receiver to make music from my phone, while retaining the OEM look. I have absolutely no idea if this is going to work. I have seen it done to the Business CD players and seems to work but there's not much on the Professional units so I am happy to be Guinea pig and share the results with you all.
I hope you guys are interested in this. Feel free to message me with any ideas or suggestions.
Alex
Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place. I couldn't spot an ICE category or anything. - If i have, can someone point me in the right direction?
Anyway, I've looked around the forums and have spotted a few interesting posts around the Professional CD player, usually found on non-UK models.
Well, my car has one of these and it's absolutely impossible to find much on them. I love how they look and I prefer it greatly over the Business CD I had in my previous car. The display is bigger and much nicer and the Tuner is much better.
I have just ordered a Connects2 Ipod Kit as there is wires in the boot for the CD changer but none installed. (non msport?) I'll hook the kit into the boot then add a Bluetooth receiver to make music from my phone, while retaining the OEM look. I have absolutely no idea if this is going to work. I have seen it done to the Business CD players and seems to work but there's not much on the Professional units so I am happy to be Guinea pig and share the results with you all.
I hope you guys are interested in this. Feel free to message me with any ideas or suggestions.
Alex
Modern Furniture Sites
ok so renovations are under way and i am slowly looking for new furniture. some of the stuff we have now is going downstairs and i am in need of a new sofa , entertainment center , bed among other small things. all the sites i visited are either crazy expensive or their stuff look gaudy. just wondering if you guys might know of some sites that sell quality stuff at reasonable prices. TIA :hi:
Bronx Public Defenders help make "kill cops" rap video
http://ift.tt/1yKNRg5
This is making some noise in local news, what a bunch of idiots. :facepalm:
Quote:
Two lawyers with the taxpayer-funded Bronx Defenders knowingly participated in a rap video advocating the killing of police officers, the NYC Department of Investigation announced today. The video, called "Hands Up," was released on YouTube last month, and features lyrics such as "For Mike Brown and Sean Bell, a cop got to get killed," and "Time to start killing these coppers." The video also shows two men pointing guns at the head of an actor dressed as an NYPD officer. According to the DOI, attorneys at The Bronx Defenders "participated in the video, and allowed the organization’s offices to be used in the video, despite knowing that it advocated the killing of police officers." The report also criticizes the organization’s Executive Director, Robin Steinberg, for failing to discipline the staff after learning of their conduct, as well as lying to officials about the Bronx Defenders' involvement. The Bronx Defenders has two contracts with the city totaling $20 million in taxpayer funds, intended to cover criminal defense services for the indigent. According to emails obtained by the DOI, one of the organization's attorneys, Ryan Napoli, said he "loved" the song but was concerned about the use of the word "**********." On the day that Napoli and another lawyer, Kumar Rao, appeared in the video, the producers showed them previously-shot footage of the actors pointing guns at the man dressed as a police officer. The DOI says they participated in the video anyway. Their scenes were filmed at the Bronx Defenders office on a Sunday, their day off, but the report found that they helped coordinate in the shoot in their capacity as public defenders. |
This is making some noise in local news, what a bunch of idiots. :facepalm:
320Ci M54 UK Spec - Vanos Seals replaced - now worse
Hi Guys,
Hope you can help?
I've just replaced my Vanos seals and fitted the rattle fix too. My car ran perfectly before I completed the work, but since fitting I now have hesitation/feeling of misfire/fuel starvation and also feeling the brakes are binding/decelerating to quick when the revs are below 2K rpm. Once I accelerate above 2K rpm the car is quick.
Idle is perfect, but have dipping when A/C compressor kicks in, although it has always done this (even with the last DME update in 2005)
I have run the car through DIS and found no error codes. Also done the VANOS test and found some weird results:
Inlet Camshaft leakage 0.75 - This looks good I believe
Inlet Camshaft Adjustment Time Advance 790ms - This looks bad!
Inlet Camshaft Adjustment Time Retard 540ms - again, no good!
Exhaust Camshaft leakage 0.38 - Looks ok
Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Time Advance 370ms - too slow still
Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Time Retard 890ms - very slow
I have seen times up to 1000ms (the limit on the Vanos pass criteria)
Leakage looks ok, I assume this proves solenoids are sealing ok and all seals/vanos covers etc are holding pressure.
So, I guess the slow times are maybe the issue that I can feel in the car. Could it be that the Vanos seals are not bedded in yet? Already done 200miles city driving.
I have seen times around 150-250ms so mine looks very slow.
Any Ideas, knowing it was perfect before?
Vanos Axial play was tiny after the rebuild, both pistons could be rotated easily and moved laterally without binding.
Cheers,
Matt
Hope you can help?
I've just replaced my Vanos seals and fitted the rattle fix too. My car ran perfectly before I completed the work, but since fitting I now have hesitation/feeling of misfire/fuel starvation and also feeling the brakes are binding/decelerating to quick when the revs are below 2K rpm. Once I accelerate above 2K rpm the car is quick.
Idle is perfect, but have dipping when A/C compressor kicks in, although it has always done this (even with the last DME update in 2005)
I have run the car through DIS and found no error codes. Also done the VANOS test and found some weird results:
Inlet Camshaft leakage 0.75 - This looks good I believe
Inlet Camshaft Adjustment Time Advance 790ms - This looks bad!
Inlet Camshaft Adjustment Time Retard 540ms - again, no good!
Exhaust Camshaft leakage 0.38 - Looks ok
Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Time Advance 370ms - too slow still
Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Time Retard 890ms - very slow
I have seen times up to 1000ms (the limit on the Vanos pass criteria)
Leakage looks ok, I assume this proves solenoids are sealing ok and all seals/vanos covers etc are holding pressure.
So, I guess the slow times are maybe the issue that I can feel in the car. Could it be that the Vanos seals are not bedded in yet? Already done 200miles city driving.
I have seen times around 150-250ms so mine looks very slow.
Any Ideas, knowing it was perfect before?
Vanos Axial play was tiny after the rebuild, both pistons could be rotated easily and moved laterally without binding.
Cheers,
Matt
Angel eyes.
Can someone explain how I put my angel eyes in? I found out there is water in the headlights, what do I do?
330Ci traction issues with rear left wheel.
As per the title, my car is serious struggling with traction only to its rear left wheel. It doesnt matter on the weather, either, however in Surrey UK we had about 1 inch of snow yesterday and the car could barely move - I got stuck on a hill with about a 3 degree incline :lmao:. I have driven the car in the snow and its been absolutely fine in the past but since then i have changed the car to HSD coilovers. (it is pretty low, no shims on the back just the inner bit of the cups/threaded bit)
Over the past 6 months or so the car has been struggling with grip to that rear left wheel, if i turn right out of a junction and give a tiny bit of power the wheel looses traction. This can be in the dry or in the wet. I could even just be driving on a straight road and go to accelerate and the left wheel will just spin, I never have issues with the rear right wheel but then I am always in the car...
The tyres arent the issue as they are pretty new. As far as i can see the car sits pretty evenly although i have never have it properly corner weighted as i lowered it myself. Could it potentially be caused by weight imbalance? Or could there be an issue with the diff causing more power to be fed to that wheel :confused: If you guys can think of anything to check that would be a starting point!!
Cheers :thumbsup:
Edit: The car is 2004 Facelift, if that helps!
Over the past 6 months or so the car has been struggling with grip to that rear left wheel, if i turn right out of a junction and give a tiny bit of power the wheel looses traction. This can be in the dry or in the wet. I could even just be driving on a straight road and go to accelerate and the left wheel will just spin, I never have issues with the rear right wheel but then I am always in the car...
The tyres arent the issue as they are pretty new. As far as i can see the car sits pretty evenly although i have never have it properly corner weighted as i lowered it myself. Could it potentially be caused by weight imbalance? Or could there be an issue with the diff causing more power to be fed to that wheel :confused: If you guys can think of anything to check that would be a starting point!!
Cheers :thumbsup:
Edit: The car is 2004 Facelift, if that helps!
jeudi 29 janvier 2015
ABS Module "not found" BMW Scanner 1.4
I've recently been using my BMW Scanner 1.4 to try and scan my "trifecta" of lights. Every time I connect my laptop to the car the ABS module is always "Not Found" which means I can't scan or recode.
Has anyone ever heard of this issue? Could this be a sign of a failing ABS Control Module?
Has anyone ever heard of this issue? Could this be a sign of a failing ABS Control Module?
SMG problem
2004 530i SMG 162 352km
Transmission still acting crazy.
I get the transmission error and Increased Emission error.
Scanned the car and indicated to be the Angle Selection Sensor. Changed that....Erased codes and Scanned the car, same code Angle selection sensor.. Wanted to reprogram the transmission but i cannot do anything because i have the transmission error.
Switching connectors from Shift Pattern Sensor (SP) to Angle Selection Sensor (AS) and from AS to SP the error moves to Shift Pattern Sensor.
The question is: Is the signal sent from ECU to the Sensor or the other way around?
I know the question sounds stupid but the right answer indicates exactly what the problem is.
Because, if the signal starts from ECU (salmon or orange relay) that means the harness from ECU to sensor has a short. If the signal is sent from Sensor to ECU m
eans there is something wrong inside transmission where Selection Angle Sensor is connected.
So far i changed salmon and orange relays. Fixed slave cylinder leak. Replaced SA sensor. Spent about $1500 and the car its been parked for almost 1 year....
And i also received a manual transmission instead of an used SMG.
Now I got a 2014 x5 F15.....but when i look at my E60 i feel like this :cry::cry::cry:
Transmission still acting crazy.
I get the transmission error and Increased Emission error.
Scanned the car and indicated to be the Angle Selection Sensor. Changed that....Erased codes and Scanned the car, same code Angle selection sensor.. Wanted to reprogram the transmission but i cannot do anything because i have the transmission error.
Switching connectors from Shift Pattern Sensor (SP) to Angle Selection Sensor (AS) and from AS to SP the error moves to Shift Pattern Sensor.
The question is: Is the signal sent from ECU to the Sensor or the other way around?
I know the question sounds stupid but the right answer indicates exactly what the problem is.
Because, if the signal starts from ECU (salmon or orange relay) that means the harness from ECU to sensor has a short. If the signal is sent from Sensor to ECU m
eans there is something wrong inside transmission where Selection Angle Sensor is connected.
So far i changed salmon and orange relays. Fixed slave cylinder leak. Replaced SA sensor. Spent about $1500 and the car its been parked for almost 1 year....
And i also received a manual transmission instead of an used SMG.
Now I got a 2014 x5 F15.....but when i look at my E60 i feel like this :cry::cry::cry:
Various key FOB issues...
Couple questions,
1) Ran one of my key FOBs thru the wash and now it won't communicate with the car. Is it dead forever?
2) Key FOB #2 will not start the car. It will lock and unlock/trunk, but no start. I can hold another key next to the ignition and the car WILL start with the FOB so obviously it's an issue with the key talking to the ignition. I'm assuming some type of re-program is in order? I have a PA Soft 1.4 and was wondering if I could reprogram them from home?
Thanks!
1) Ran one of my key FOBs thru the wash and now it won't communicate with the car. Is it dead forever?
2) Key FOB #2 will not start the car. It will lock and unlock/trunk, but no start. I can hold another key next to the ignition and the car WILL start with the FOB so obviously it's an issue with the key talking to the ignition. I'm assuming some type of re-program is in order? I have a PA Soft 1.4 and was wondering if I could reprogram them from home?
Thanks!
Expansion tank parts questions
I bought a kit very similar to this to replace my failing ex tank:
A couple questions. First, is the black sleeve over the coolant sensor supposed to stay on? My old sensor was exposed, but it doesn't look like the sleeve easily comes off.
Also, what is that oil cooler thing for? I have a manual tranny and couldn't figure out if I just didn't have it on my car or I was blind.
Thanks!
A couple questions. First, is the black sleeve over the coolant sensor supposed to stay on? My old sensor was exposed, but it doesn't look like the sleeve easily comes off.
Also, what is that oil cooler thing for? I have a manual tranny and couldn't figure out if I just didn't have it on my car or I was blind.
Thanks!
Headlight size
My buddy has some xenon headlights that don't fit his car. Could find the size for my 2001 330i sedan. His are h10. Would they fit in my car?
Any E46 FULL cinnamon interior for a coupe
bought the car for the drivetrain, picking it up monday. will get better shots once it is removed.
guaging interest.
looking at around $1500 for every interior item you want excluding the steering wheel.
open to offers, i dont know EXACT condition yet, and i dont know what these interiors are worth these days.
KEvin
http://ift.tt/1yGYm3V
obviously the more of the parts you want, the less i am willing to negotiate, the less you want/need the more i can negotiate.
WILL NOT SPLIT UP WITHOUT BUYERS IN PLACE FOR ALL PARTS>\
thanks yall
guaging interest.
looking at around $1500 for every interior item you want excluding the steering wheel.
open to offers, i dont know EXACT condition yet, and i dont know what these interiors are worth these days.
KEvin
http://ift.tt/1yGYm3V
obviously the more of the parts you want, the less i am willing to negotiate, the less you want/need the more i can negotiate.
WILL NOT SPLIT UP WITHOUT BUYERS IN PLACE FOR ALL PARTS>\
thanks yall
The Ultimate e46 M54 Torque Specs Thread:
Hey All:
So for YEARS now I have taken from the community, and other than $40 a year -- I never give really anything back, so I am consolidating a ton of research into one thread to give the e46 Community a "one stop shop" for the various torque specs needs.
I have ripped about a half dozen screw and bolt heads off various screws and bolts, and I figured -- I am likely not the only one so here it goes from the most common stuff to the least common stuff.
First I'll start off with how to look this stuff up on your own;
Every BMW bolt has a name. No BMW bolt lacks a name. Let me say this again. If you drive a BMW -- ever single bolt and screw in the car has a name -- and it means something.
If you look at a combination of two things with the attached document:
You can always find out the torque specs for the bolt, unless the housing limits it, which I will highlight below.
Lets take a bolt that holds the main drive belt tensioner in place.
Its BMW part number: 07119905533
It looks like this:
And its Name is this: M8X35-U1
The M8 tells you what class of bolt it is.
The X means versus
The 35 tells you its length in millimetres.
If you look at the photo, you see an 8,8 which translated into American means "8.8" which if you look at page 2 of the attached PDF gives you the torque specs;
17.7 Ft Pounds
24 NM
If I do not cover your specific torque below, please PM me with what bolt it is and the correct torque specs, and I will keep this thread updated.
Engine and Engine/Trans/Drive Train Related
Oil Change
Oil Filter Housing
18.5 Ft Pounds
25 NM
Oil Filter Drain Plug
18.5 Ft Pounds
25 NM
Manual Transmission Oil Change
5 Speed Manual
Drain & Fill Plugs
37 Ft Pounds
50 NM
Drain & Fill Plugs with an Alan Head
26 Ft Pounds
35 NM
6 Speed Manual
Drain & Fill Plugs
38.5 Ft Pounds
52 NM
Drain & Fill Plugs with an Alan Head
26 Ft Pounds
35 NM
Automatic Transmission
14 Ft Pounds
19 NM
Rear Differential
For Plugs with a Metal Seal Ring
48 Ft. Pounds
65 NM
For Plugs with a Rubber O-Ring
44.5 Ft. Pounds
60 NM
Oil Filter Housing Bolts (For Accessing Oil Filter Housing Gasket)
15 Ft. Pounds
22 NM
Valve Cover (Bolts & Stand-Offs)
7 Ft. Pounds
10 NM
Vanos Oil Hose from Oil Filter Housing (Hose with Hollow Bolt)
23.5 Ft. Pounds
32 NM
Bolts Holding the Vanos onto the top of the Motor (Nuts & Stand-Offs + 1 Securing Bolt)
6 Ft. Pounds
8 NM
Reverse Thread Vanos Bolts Connecting Vanos to Cam Shafts
6 Ft. Pounds
8 NM
VANOS Piston Plug Caps (the biggest thing you have to screw down in VANOS job)
37 Ft. Pounds
50 NM
Spark Plugs
22 Ft. Pounds
30 NM
Throttle Body Bolts
7.3 Ft. Pounds
10 NM
Belt Tensioners & Pully (Both Mechanical & Hydraulic)
Main Belt
17.7 Ft Pounds
24 NM
A/C Belt
34.7 Ft Pounds
47 NM
Drive Line Belt Pully
34.7 Ft Pounds
47 NM
Thermostat
1 of 3 Identical Bolts (Part Number 11531740317)
7.3 Ft Pounds
9.9 NM
1 of 1 Bolts (Part Number 11531740316)
17.7 Ft Pounds
24 NM
Coolant Pump
Pump
7.4 Ft Pounds
10 NM
Pully (4x 07119904524)
7.4 Ft Pounds
10 NM
Oil Pan Bolts (THESE CHANGE SO ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT BOLTS YOU REMOVE FROM WHERE
If they have an "8,8" on the head
7.4 Ft Pounds
10 NM
If they have a 10,9 on the head
10.3 Ft Pounds
14 NM
Rear Diff Back Cover Bolts
34.6 Ft Pounds
47 NM
Suspension & Braking
Wheel/Rim Lug Nut
87 Ft Pounds
118 NM
Control Arm Bushing
44 Ft. Pounds
59 NM
Control Arms
Inner Ball Joint to Subframe
66 Ft Pounds
89.5 NM
Out Ball Joint to Steering Arm
48 Ft Pounds
65 NM
Outer Tie-Rod
Connecting to Steering Arm
48 Ft. Pounds
65 NM
Outer tie rod end lock nut 33 ft lb (what's in the center of the entire tie rod)
33 Ft Pounds
44.75 NM
Inner Tie Rod to Steering Rack
74 + 7 Ft Pounds
100 + 8 NM
Aluminium Brace Subframe Underplate
43.5 Ft Pounds
59 NM
Brake Caliber Mounting Bolts
81 Ft Pounds
110 NM
Rear Trailing Arm
Bracket to Body
57 Ft. Pounds
77.25 NM
Bushing Through Bolt
81 Ft Pounds
110 NM
Rear lower control arm to trailing arm bolt
57 Ft. Pounds
77.25 NM
Front Rear Subframe Bolts
66.3 Ft Pounds
90 NM
Rear Rear Subframe Bolts
57.8 Ft Pounds
77 NM
1 Front Rear Diff Mount Bolt
128 Ft. Pounds
174 NM
2 Rear Rear Diff Mount Bolts
70 Ft Pounds
95 NM
Guibo to Transmission/Driveshaft
74 Ft Pounds
100 NM
Driveshaft to Rear Differential Flange
63 Ft Pounds
85 NM
Front Wheel Bearing Axel Bolt Release
157.8 Ft Pounds
214 NM
Rear Wheel Bearing Axel Bolt Release
157.8 Ft Pounds
214 NM
Rear Axel Bolts to Rear Diff
73.75 Ft Pounds
100 NM
Rear Lower Strut Mount Bolt
84.8 Ft Pounds
115 NM
2 Lower Front Strut Mount Bolts
84.8 Ft Pounds
115 NM
Driveshaft
Driveshaft to Rear Diff
48.7 Ft Pounds
66 NM
Driveshaft to Trans
84.8 Ft Pounds
115 NM
As I said above, I know I am missing tooooonnnnnns of stuff, so if you guys would message me and PM me what is missing I will gladly add it to the list. Please see the follow post for attachment.
So for YEARS now I have taken from the community, and other than $40 a year -- I never give really anything back, so I am consolidating a ton of research into one thread to give the e46 Community a "one stop shop" for the various torque specs needs.
I have ripped about a half dozen screw and bolt heads off various screws and bolts, and I figured -- I am likely not the only one so here it goes from the most common stuff to the least common stuff.
First I'll start off with how to look this stuff up on your own;
Every BMW bolt has a name. No BMW bolt lacks a name. Let me say this again. If you drive a BMW -- ever single bolt and screw in the car has a name -- and it means something.
If you look at a combination of two things with the attached document:
You can always find out the torque specs for the bolt, unless the housing limits it, which I will highlight below.
Lets take a bolt that holds the main drive belt tensioner in place.
Its BMW part number: 07119905533
It looks like this:
And its Name is this: M8X35-U1
The M8 tells you what class of bolt it is.
The X means versus
The 35 tells you its length in millimetres.
If you look at the photo, you see an 8,8 which translated into American means "8.8" which if you look at page 2 of the attached PDF gives you the torque specs;
17.7 Ft Pounds
24 NM
If I do not cover your specific torque below, please PM me with what bolt it is and the correct torque specs, and I will keep this thread updated.
Engine and Engine/Trans/Drive Train Related
Oil Change
Oil Filter Housing
18.5 Ft Pounds
25 NM
Oil Filter Drain Plug
18.5 Ft Pounds
25 NM
Manual Transmission Oil Change
5 Speed Manual
Drain & Fill Plugs
37 Ft Pounds
50 NM
Drain & Fill Plugs with an Alan Head
26 Ft Pounds
35 NM
6 Speed Manual
Drain & Fill Plugs
38.5 Ft Pounds
52 NM
Drain & Fill Plugs with an Alan Head
26 Ft Pounds
35 NM
Automatic Transmission
14 Ft Pounds
19 NM
Rear Differential
For Plugs with a Metal Seal Ring
48 Ft. Pounds
65 NM
For Plugs with a Rubber O-Ring
44.5 Ft. Pounds
60 NM
Oil Filter Housing Bolts (For Accessing Oil Filter Housing Gasket)
15 Ft. Pounds
22 NM
Valve Cover (Bolts & Stand-Offs)
7 Ft. Pounds
10 NM
Vanos Oil Hose from Oil Filter Housing (Hose with Hollow Bolt)
23.5 Ft. Pounds
32 NM
Bolts Holding the Vanos onto the top of the Motor (Nuts & Stand-Offs + 1 Securing Bolt)
6 Ft. Pounds
8 NM
Reverse Thread Vanos Bolts Connecting Vanos to Cam Shafts
6 Ft. Pounds
8 NM
VANOS Piston Plug Caps (the biggest thing you have to screw down in VANOS job)
37 Ft. Pounds
50 NM
Spark Plugs
22 Ft. Pounds
30 NM
Throttle Body Bolts
7.3 Ft. Pounds
10 NM
Belt Tensioners & Pully (Both Mechanical & Hydraulic)
Main Belt
17.7 Ft Pounds
24 NM
A/C Belt
34.7 Ft Pounds
47 NM
Drive Line Belt Pully
34.7 Ft Pounds
47 NM
Thermostat
1 of 3 Identical Bolts (Part Number 11531740317)
7.3 Ft Pounds
9.9 NM
1 of 1 Bolts (Part Number 11531740316)
17.7 Ft Pounds
24 NM
Coolant Pump
Pump
7.4 Ft Pounds
10 NM
Pully (4x 07119904524)
7.4 Ft Pounds
10 NM
Oil Pan Bolts (THESE CHANGE SO ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT BOLTS YOU REMOVE FROM WHERE
If they have an "8,8" on the head
7.4 Ft Pounds
10 NM
If they have a 10,9 on the head
10.3 Ft Pounds
14 NM
Rear Diff Back Cover Bolts
34.6 Ft Pounds
47 NM
Suspension & Braking
Wheel/Rim Lug Nut
87 Ft Pounds
118 NM
Control Arm Bushing
44 Ft. Pounds
59 NM
Control Arms
Inner Ball Joint to Subframe
66 Ft Pounds
89.5 NM
Out Ball Joint to Steering Arm
48 Ft Pounds
65 NM
Outer Tie-Rod
Connecting to Steering Arm
48 Ft. Pounds
65 NM
Outer tie rod end lock nut 33 ft lb (what's in the center of the entire tie rod)
33 Ft Pounds
44.75 NM
Inner Tie Rod to Steering Rack
74 + 7 Ft Pounds
100 + 8 NM
Aluminium Brace Subframe Underplate
43.5 Ft Pounds
59 NM
Brake Caliber Mounting Bolts
81 Ft Pounds
110 NM
Rear Trailing Arm
Bracket to Body
57 Ft. Pounds
77.25 NM
Bushing Through Bolt
81 Ft Pounds
110 NM
Rear lower control arm to trailing arm bolt
57 Ft. Pounds
77.25 NM
Front Rear Subframe Bolts
66.3 Ft Pounds
90 NM
Rear Rear Subframe Bolts
57.8 Ft Pounds
77 NM
1 Front Rear Diff Mount Bolt
128 Ft. Pounds
174 NM
2 Rear Rear Diff Mount Bolts
70 Ft Pounds
95 NM
Guibo to Transmission/Driveshaft
74 Ft Pounds
100 NM
Driveshaft to Rear Differential Flange
63 Ft Pounds
85 NM
Front Wheel Bearing Axel Bolt Release
157.8 Ft Pounds
214 NM
Rear Wheel Bearing Axel Bolt Release
157.8 Ft Pounds
214 NM
Rear Axel Bolts to Rear Diff
73.75 Ft Pounds
100 NM
Rear Lower Strut Mount Bolt
84.8 Ft Pounds
115 NM
2 Lower Front Strut Mount Bolts
84.8 Ft Pounds
115 NM
Driveshaft
Driveshaft to Rear Diff
48.7 Ft Pounds
66 NM
Driveshaft to Trans
84.8 Ft Pounds
115 NM
As I said above, I know I am missing tooooonnnnnns of stuff, so if you guys would message me and PM me what is missing I will gladly add it to the list. Please see the follow post for attachment.
help getting AoE
Long story short, it got brought up and now we wanna play.
Anyone could help a brother out with getting Age of Empires 1 or 2 the full version? Preferably the 2nd one. Working enough were we can at least LAN.
Thanks! :thumbsup:
Anyone could help a brother out with getting Age of Empires 1 or 2 the full version? Preferably the 2nd one. Working enough were we can at least LAN.
Thanks! :thumbsup:
E46 330 2001 330ci 105k $5000 louisiana
I have a 2001 bmw 330ci for sale it has 105k on it. It is a 5 speed manual with sport suspension. It has every option they could have that year. It runs great and drives amazingly. Very clean car. With sunroof, leather, power everything. I have many performance parts for the vehicle that have not been installed yet. I have h&r springs with koni adjustable shocks, ecs short shift kit with zhp nob, new bushings and control arms for the front end along with tie rods, a unpainted csl bumper, and aero mirrors. All of these parts come with the car. The only issues the car has is the passenger window doesn't work and the headliner is falling. Call or text me at 225 3 two 8 4 one 43 clean title in hand.
Idle problem
When my car is on idle, the rpm keeps dropping and then going back to normal, also, if i leave the clutch at less than 2-2.5k rpm it vibrates. I am having a 316i. The idle is just as in this video : http://ift.tt/1yFrTee
new memeber from las vegas
hey guys how you doing im from vegas i drive a 99 323i that il ove and would love to keep for a while have been checking out teh forums for all my DIY needs and finally decided to join
E46 Fastest way to drain fuel?
Hello,
I have a few problems with my e46 and it will not run in the coming days. There is 3/4 of fuel in the tank and I need it out of there. I don't have a way getting under the car. What could be the fastest and easiest method for draining the fuel? The year is 1998. Is there is some kind of anti-syphon system in the filler hole?
Thank you.
I have a few problems with my e46 and it will not run in the coming days. There is 3/4 of fuel in the tank and I need it out of there. I don't have a way getting under the car. What could be the fastest and easiest method for draining the fuel? The year is 1998. Is there is some kind of anti-syphon system in the filler hole?
Thank you.
Convertible Top Hydraulic hose Leak
Having a tough time locating hydraulic leak in the top. It appears that three lines run thru a corner plate about 24" up from the rear on the drivers side, first hinge joint up from the rear. When i added oil to the pump this is the area that started leaking. Can't see the line leaking because it runs thru this Joint/Plate. 2 line run over to the passenger side just after this point. Any suggestions how to locate / confirm? Headliner is down. Any help is greatly appreciated
330ci Trunk Badge placement? (2004 Sport)
Hello all,
I have a 2004 330ci that I debadged a while ago. I found some black badges on bavauto and ordered them. Now I need to get them perfectly placed! Any diagrams (preferably factory ones) would be of great help.
Thank you! :hi:
I have a 2004 330ci that I debadged a while ago. I found some black badges on bavauto and ordered them. Now I need to get them perfectly placed! Any diagrams (preferably factory ones) would be of great help.
Thank you! :hi:
mercredi 28 janvier 2015
Check out how screwed my old engine was!
So a few months ago I picked up my 325i, she drove beautifully down the highway for the 200Km drive home. Had a bit of a rough idle which I figured was thanks to a cracked coil. After that, chased a few vacuum leaks changed plugs, pulled codes etc... before booking her into my friends shop and these results came back;
Ahh thit. Okay so I figured I'd try a few black magic & unicorn blood fixes... which did nothing not surprisingly. So I recently picked up a replacement motor & began the fun of swapping them out. I'm about halfway through the swap, just waiting on parts so I figured why not tear the old motor apart to see what went wrong? I figured maybe a few stuck/ burnt valves or maybe a bad piston ring or two.... but not this. When I pulled the head I was completely floored & left speechless.
:eeps::yikes::eeps::yikes::eeps:
Now it gets more interesting. The top pic is cylinder 1, and the bottom is 4 (refer to compression & leakdown test). The head though shows no signs of damage either, save for a few improperly seated valves on 2 & 6. I also found piston's 2 & 6 are warped (overheating?). On top of all that there's massive amounts of carbon build up (poor gas?). For a car with 150,000Km I did not expect to see all that but hey, it is what it is. Will probably be the last time I buy a car that was only driven 2 months of the year in summer, in the Northwest Territories though haha.
Ahh thit. Okay so I figured I'd try a few black magic & unicorn blood fixes... which did nothing not surprisingly. So I recently picked up a replacement motor & began the fun of swapping them out. I'm about halfway through the swap, just waiting on parts so I figured why not tear the old motor apart to see what went wrong? I figured maybe a few stuck/ burnt valves or maybe a bad piston ring or two.... but not this. When I pulled the head I was completely floored & left speechless.
:eeps::yikes::eeps::yikes::eeps:
Now it gets more interesting. The top pic is cylinder 1, and the bottom is 4 (refer to compression & leakdown test). The head though shows no signs of damage either, save for a few improperly seated valves on 2 & 6. I also found piston's 2 & 6 are warped (overheating?). On top of all that there's massive amounts of carbon build up (poor gas?). For a car with 150,000Km I did not expect to see all that but hey, it is what it is. Will probably be the last time I buy a car that was only driven 2 months of the year in summer, in the Northwest Territories though haha.
Coding Info
I've searched high and low, so maybe I'm just not very good at searching, but here goes. I'm on my second e46 and I recently purchased a BMW scanner (OBDII) and PA Soft 1.4. With this software I have learned how to do a few basic mods, erase codes and change settings. I know there is a lot more potential. PA Soft 1.4 has the ability to modify many areas of the DME, IKE and more. I can't find any information. All of the information is haphazard and most threads end before I can make sense of them.
What are PA Soft 1.4, WinkFP, Tool32, INPA, NCSexpert, Shark and any other popular programs and how/where can I get them?
What can these programs do?
Does anyone have detailed instructions on any of these programs?
I want to learn the basics first, but eventually I would like to flash my DME for a more responsive throttle and the accompanying alterations. To do this, would I have to flash anything other than the DME?
Chances are this thread will die too, but I need answers. If someone can even point me to a helpful thread, that would be great.
Thanks guys, much love!
What are PA Soft 1.4, WinkFP, Tool32, INPA, NCSexpert, Shark and any other popular programs and how/where can I get them?
What can these programs do?
Does anyone have detailed instructions on any of these programs?
I want to learn the basics first, but eventually I would like to flash my DME for a more responsive throttle and the accompanying alterations. To do this, would I have to flash anything other than the DME?
Chances are this thread will die too, but I need answers. If someone can even point me to a helpful thread, that would be great.
Thanks guys, much love!
Will these fit my Non-M?
Let me first start off by saying that I have no experience with wheel/tire/suspension fitment.
I have a non-M pre-facelift coupe and would like to know if 18 x 9.5 ET22 rims would fit squared on my car. My current tire size is 225/40/R18, have not rolled my fenders, have a "factory" alignment (no crazy camber), and am on stock sport suspension. I also have 10mm spacers on the rear, but I'm assuming that would not need those with these wheels. I believe that my current wheels are 18 x 8.5 ET50. (OEM 18inch Style 71's)
A.) Will this work?
B.) If this will not work, how can I make it work?
C.) Is it even possible to make this work?
I have a non-M pre-facelift coupe and would like to know if 18 x 9.5 ET22 rims would fit squared on my car. My current tire size is 225/40/R18, have not rolled my fenders, have a "factory" alignment (no crazy camber), and am on stock sport suspension. I also have 10mm spacers on the rear, but I'm assuming that would not need those with these wheels. I believe that my current wheels are 18 x 8.5 ET50. (OEM 18inch Style 71's)
A.) Will this work?
B.) If this will not work, how can I make it work?
C.) Is it even possible to make this work?
2001 BMW 325i e46 2.5L6 oil pan options
gurus
My son damaged his oil pan and it needs to be replaced. I came across an oil pan for a great price but for a e39 528i (m52?). Will this work on the m54? It looks the same... Which engine oil pans are interchangeable on the m54?
My son damaged his oil pan and it needs to be replaced. I came across an oil pan for a great price but for a e39 528i (m52?). Will this work on the m54? It looks the same... Which engine oil pans are interchangeable on the m54?
Help
My airbag sensor just popped up on my e46 m3 does anyone know why this might have happened or has anyone had this problem before ?
320 Ci: Previous owner rear shock cock up causing DSC issues?
So, just took my 320 Ci through the NCT (Irish National Car Test) and all was fine apart from the rear suspension, which failed. Nearside 57mm, Offside 175mm. This gives a whopping 67% imbalance (30% being the cut off).
The guy who tested the car told me he suspects that two different sized shocks have been installed on either side of the car and that's what's causing the imbalance (maybe one regular suspension shock, one original sport shock?). Any opinions on whether this would this be the most likely cause of such a large imbalance? I have new sports shocks and mounts arriving tomorrow and I'll be changing them this weekend so I'll be able to check for certain then anyway.
The real issue I'd like an opinion on is the regular appearance of my DSC and handbrake lights. Now, I think the two are possibly related. If there is such a large imbalance, would the wheels be spinning at slightly different speeds and could this be throwing off the data being provided to the DSC module by the wheel speed sensors, thus making the DSC light come on? I'm not sure if I'm completely wrong about this but I'd like to hear if anyone has any thoughts on this possibility. Cheers!
The guy who tested the car told me he suspects that two different sized shocks have been installed on either side of the car and that's what's causing the imbalance (maybe one regular suspension shock, one original sport shock?). Any opinions on whether this would this be the most likely cause of such a large imbalance? I have new sports shocks and mounts arriving tomorrow and I'll be changing them this weekend so I'll be able to check for certain then anyway.
The real issue I'd like an opinion on is the regular appearance of my DSC and handbrake lights. Now, I think the two are possibly related. If there is such a large imbalance, would the wheels be spinning at slightly different speeds and could this be throwing off the data being provided to the DSC module by the wheel speed sensors, thus making the DSC light come on? I'm not sure if I'm completely wrong about this but I'd like to hear if anyone has any thoughts on this possibility. Cheers!
FS: 04-07 Jeep liberty Bucket seatbelt buckle!
For sale seatbelt buckle female end for 04-07 passenger side jeep liberty any trim. Give me an offer. Gray color.
help please!!!!
Hi all, looking for some help please, ive just bought a v reg 323i se and the speedometer,mileage,mpg have stopped working!!! The Rev counter seems to be working fine!!! Help please!!!! Thanks in advance
Carbon Fiber Doors for 4 door E46
After 2 days of scouring the inter-web, I can't find anybody that has, makes, can make, knows a dude who makes a set of carbon fiber doors for a 4-door E46. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Sneakerheads!! Limited Edition Running Shoes (NB, Saucony, Asics, Nike) sz 10-10.5
All limited shoes except for the Nikes...these are all shoes done in collaboration with clothing/shoe boutiques around the world. These are shoes that were manufactured in limited quantities and were not general release shoes that you can find at your typical Foot Locker, DSW, Champs type of stores. I've been slowly getting out of card collecting and been going into shoes just the fact the profit margin is much better not to mention, you can actually utilize it.
All prices include shipping within the Continental USA.
Nike Lunar Internationalista size 10 $60
New Balance x CNCPTs "C-Notes" size 10.5 $395
Asics x Commonwealth "Gemini" size 10.5 $200
Saucony x Rise Grid 9000 "Keys Open Doors" size 10.5 $285 (added extra pair of 3M rope laces that wasn't part of the package)
New Balance x Capsule MT580CBU "Canadian Tuxedo" size 10 $285 (added extra pair of 3M red rope laces that wasn't part of the package)
New Balance x Mita MRT580MI "Battle of the Surfaces" size 10 $275
All prices include shipping within the Continental USA.
Nike Lunar Internationalista size 10 $60
New Balance x CNCPTs "C-Notes" size 10.5 $395
Asics x Commonwealth "Gemini" size 10.5 $200
Saucony x Rise Grid 9000 "Keys Open Doors" size 10.5 $285 (added extra pair of 3M rope laces that wasn't part of the package)
New Balance x Capsule MT580CBU "Canadian Tuxedo" size 10 $285 (added extra pair of 3M red rope laces that wasn't part of the package)
New Balance x Mita MRT580MI "Battle of the Surfaces" size 10 $275
Wheel options for under 500$
Any recommendations for wheels that are under 500 bucks and are OEM or after market that look good? I don't want to flashy but something that pops. :)
Need some financial advisement
I am currently trying to finance a vehicle from a private seller. Some banks do not give out auto loans for private sales and some do not give out loans for cars older then 5 years old and some just have ridiculously high interest rates.
Bank of America gave the best rate, but they have a 10 year rule on their auto loans. The car I want to finance is an 04. :facepalm:
I have not ran my credit with anyone besides B of A, since I do not want to trash my credit score.
I've looked at some local credit Unions and see their personal loans have an APR as low as... "X.XX%".
I have seen that Sunset Bank offers loans at low rates but too many bad reviews about them unless someone call tell me otherwise.
Does anyone have any experience with this and can lead me to the right direction?
Bank of America gave the best rate, but they have a 10 year rule on their auto loans. The car I want to finance is an 04. :facepalm:
I have not ran my credit with anyone besides B of A, since I do not want to trash my credit score.
I've looked at some local credit Unions and see their personal loans have an APR as low as... "X.XX%".
I have seen that Sunset Bank offers loans at low rates but too many bad reviews about them unless someone call tell me otherwise.
Does anyone have any experience with this and can lead me to the right direction?
Sell cvv fresh and paypal + mailpass
Hope we can do good business a long timeRead my post :
Hello all buyer ... I'm a seller so i have more cc and some bank login, paypal accout verified with high balance .
Now i want to sell ... If u want to buy let's contact me if u real ok ?
My ICQ : 690616620
I think u want to know some info about price before contact me !
My price about cc :
- us (vis,mas) = 3$/1
- us (amex,dis) = 5$/1
- uk (vis,mas ) = 8$/1
- uk amex = 20$ per 1
- au cc = 10$ per 1
- Ca cc = 8$ per 1
- asia ( taiwan,china,japan,...) = 15$ per 1
- eu (ger,fr,it,spain,denmark,swe,...) = 20$ per 1
- us dob = 10$ per 1
- uk dob = 15$ per 1
- au,ca,asia,eu DOB = 30$ per 1
IF who buy more on 1 time i can discount or bonus cc for u .
My price about bank :
At the moment i have some bank , so i don't have more but i will try to find more bank acc with high balance for who need
- HSBC US with blance 2000$,5000$,8000$ = 150$,350$ and 500$
- HSBC UK with balance 4000GBP,8000GBP = 300$ and 500$
- Chase bank with balance 6000$ = 350$
- LLoyds bank with balance >3000 GBP = 400$
- barclays bank with balance > 3000 GBP = 350$
and some bank with other country let's contact ID : ICQ : 690616620 to know more info about price .
My price about paypal :
- Paypal verified without mail/pass (not balance) = 10$ per 1
- Paypal verified with mail/pass (not balance) = 15$ per 1
- Paypal verified with full info with balance > 2000$ = 200$
- paypal verified with full info with balance > 5000$ = 350$
and more acc with balance different
I sure someone want transfer WU ... At the moment i have some software can transfer WU 100% best and sure .
- Minimum transfer is 1000$ = 100$
- Maximum transfer is 5000$ = 400$
Please don't ask me about transfer with small amout ... ALL must know transfer very hard so if u want let's pay for me with minimum
With transfer Wu , all sender detail and mtcn i send u ... u can pick up at all Western office in 48 hours ... After 15-30 mins i receive
money of u, i will send mtcn and sender details for u ... I hope all must read clear before contact me .. ok ?
All info about transfer let's contact through ID : ICQ : 690616620
About Track 101,201 (1&2) and dumps with PIN ATM :
- US stardard with out PIN = 30$ per 1 and with PIN = 50$ per 1
- Us (gold/platinum) with out PIN = 50$ per 1 and with PIN = 80$ per 1
- uk,CA,AU,ASIA stardard with out PIN = 50$ per 1 and with PIN = 80$ per 1
with uk,CAmAU,ASiA i not have gold/platinum
- EU stardard with out PIN = 80$ per 1 and with PIN = 100$ per 1
- EU (gold/platinum) with PIN = 120$ per 1
all eu (gold/platinum) have PIN
And i have some rule :
1 . Don't talk about test free or sample or screenshot with me
2 . If u not trust u can don't contact me, not trust u can buy few, little cc to test
3 . I accept WU , wmz (webmoney ) pm ( perfectmoey.com ) and Bitcoin
4 . All cc i checked before send for u .. Not live not sell ... And warantty for u 24h after buy . IF after 24 hours i won't change
5 . Minimum order by WU is 50$ .. If u not accept u can don't contact me .
6 . I only have 1 ID ICQ : 690616620
Gmail : maryabbate128@gmail.com
I hope u can read right clear my thread to know more before contact me to bussiness . IF u not trust u can stop read and contact me .
Finally i want thank u read my thread and WELCOME TO BUY CC,Track,Dumps,Bank,PAypal login and Transfer of me !
Hello all buyer ... I'm a seller so i have more cc and some bank login, paypal accout verified with high balance .
Now i want to sell ... If u want to buy let's contact me if u real ok ?
My ICQ : 690616620
I think u want to know some info about price before contact me !
My price about cc :
- us (vis,mas) = 3$/1
- us (amex,dis) = 5$/1
- uk (vis,mas ) = 8$/1
- uk amex = 20$ per 1
- au cc = 10$ per 1
- Ca cc = 8$ per 1
- asia ( taiwan,china,japan,...) = 15$ per 1
- eu (ger,fr,it,spain,denmark,swe,...) = 20$ per 1
- us dob = 10$ per 1
- uk dob = 15$ per 1
- au,ca,asia,eu DOB = 30$ per 1
IF who buy more on 1 time i can discount or bonus cc for u .
My price about bank :
At the moment i have some bank , so i don't have more but i will try to find more bank acc with high balance for who need
- HSBC US with blance 2000$,5000$,8000$ = 150$,350$ and 500$
- HSBC UK with balance 4000GBP,8000GBP = 300$ and 500$
- Chase bank with balance 6000$ = 350$
- LLoyds bank with balance >3000 GBP = 400$
- barclays bank with balance > 3000 GBP = 350$
and some bank with other country let's contact ID : ICQ : 690616620 to know more info about price .
My price about paypal :
- Paypal verified without mail/pass (not balance) = 10$ per 1
- Paypal verified with mail/pass (not balance) = 15$ per 1
- Paypal verified with full info with balance > 2000$ = 200$
- paypal verified with full info with balance > 5000$ = 350$
and more acc with balance different
I sure someone want transfer WU ... At the moment i have some software can transfer WU 100% best and sure .
- Minimum transfer is 1000$ = 100$
- Maximum transfer is 5000$ = 400$
Please don't ask me about transfer with small amout ... ALL must know transfer very hard so if u want let's pay for me with minimum
With transfer Wu , all sender detail and mtcn i send u ... u can pick up at all Western office in 48 hours ... After 15-30 mins i receive
money of u, i will send mtcn and sender details for u ... I hope all must read clear before contact me .. ok ?
All info about transfer let's contact through ID : ICQ : 690616620
About Track 101,201 (1&2) and dumps with PIN ATM :
- US stardard with out PIN = 30$ per 1 and with PIN = 50$ per 1
- Us (gold/platinum) with out PIN = 50$ per 1 and with PIN = 80$ per 1
- uk,CA,AU,ASIA stardard with out PIN = 50$ per 1 and with PIN = 80$ per 1
with uk,CAmAU,ASiA i not have gold/platinum
- EU stardard with out PIN = 80$ per 1 and with PIN = 100$ per 1
- EU (gold/platinum) with PIN = 120$ per 1
all eu (gold/platinum) have PIN
And i have some rule :
1 . Don't talk about test free or sample or screenshot with me
2 . If u not trust u can don't contact me, not trust u can buy few, little cc to test
3 . I accept WU , wmz (webmoney ) pm ( perfectmoey.com ) and Bitcoin
4 . All cc i checked before send for u .. Not live not sell ... And warantty for u 24h after buy . IF after 24 hours i won't change
5 . Minimum order by WU is 50$ .. If u not accept u can don't contact me .
6 . I only have 1 ID ICQ : 690616620
Gmail : maryabbate128@gmail.com
I hope u can read right clear my thread to know more before contact me to bussiness . IF u not trust u can stop read and contact me .
Finally i want thank u read my thread and WELCOME TO BUY CC,Track,Dumps,Bank,PAypal login and Transfer of me !
When to avoid SMG transmission...?
Researching with a view to buying either an M3 convertible or a Z4. This car won't be a DD and won't be used year round (I envisage ~6k miles per year). My preference for transmission is manual but have seen a few lower mileage M3's with SMG transmission. Should SMG be avoided at all costs, is it a safer bet if the car has lower mileage or is it not an as clean as I making it sound?
P0171,P0174 has me stumped
So I just bought this car a month ago and overall it has been great. 2004 bmw 110k miles, serviced by import dealer its whole life, very well maintained. When I bought the car she told me it had a CES light for the mass air flow sensor. So I think she had it diagnosed by someone who found that out. I have been checking for vacuum leaks the past couple days, and havent came out with anything. I havent taken the DISA apart yet, though. The only only problem related to the code is when I cold start it in the mourning it starts fine, goes into high idle, falls back down, then revs back down. Whole time it starts misfiring really bad. It has been getting down to 18 in indiana and its getting worse the colder it gets. I was going to change my valve cover and plugs this weekend. is there anything I could look at in the vanos? Should I look at just replacing the MAF? OEM? any advice is appreciated guys.
How to make the 2016 Presidential Race Hysterical
Let Palin run!
Speaking at the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines on Saturday, the former Alaska governor and one-time vice presidential candidate delivered a speech.
Some excerpts:
Speaking at the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines on Saturday, the former Alaska governor and one-time vice presidential candidate delivered a speech.
Some excerpts:
Quote:
"Things must change for our government. Look at it. It isn***8217;t too big to fail. It***8217;s too big to succeed! It's too big to succeed, so we can afford no retreads or nothing will change with the same people and same policies that got us into the status quo. Another Latin word, status quo, and it stands for, ***8216;Man, the middle-class everyday Americans are really gettin***8217; taken for a ride.***8217; That's status quo, and GOP leaders, by the way, y'know the man can only ride ya when your back is bent. So strengthen it. Then the man can't ride ya, America won't be taken for a ride, because so much is at stake and we can't afford politicians playing games like nothing more is at stake than, oh, maybe just the next standing of theirs in the next election." |
Quote:
"Really, it's kind of Orwellian, observing how that works, that rule of Saul Alinsky's, no doubt, that the left employs. Disgusting charges, from the left. Reverse them -- for it is they who point a finger not realizing that they have triple that amount of fingers pointing right back at them, revealing that they are the ones who really discriminate and divide on color and class and sex. We call them out. We don***8217;t let them get away with it.***8221; |
mardi 27 janvier 2015
2003 325i M-Sport I Build Thread
Ok All --
So after having the car for a year, and already spending tons of time on it -- I figured I would do a build thread. As I drink my coffee in this morning and write this, I don't have access to any photos of the car that are worth putting on here -- yet, so those will come at a later day, but I do have some in the Garage here so I'll post those up:
These photos were taken only a day or two after I bought the car in March of 2014.
It had a whole new cooling system (except for the radiator) installed @ 132,000 kilometers, so I'll be putting a new one in at 220,000. As I write this it sits at 185. I purchased it with 154.
- NGK Spark Plugs
- Valve Cover Gasket
- Vanos Seals
- Windshield wiper blades :eeps:
- Rear Diff Flush & Refill with LiquiMoly Rear Diff Oil and Friction Modifier
- Transmission Flush & Refill with LiquiMoly Trans Oil and Friction Modifier
- Multiple oil changes (every 10k)
- Multiple Engine purges
- New Floormats
- New Steering wheel
- Android based Nav system
- Rear Wheel bearings
- Bushings
- New shift knob
- New HID bulbs
- Gauge Cluster "swap" (same cluster but changed rings and background) from a 328i Sport.
This weekend I am doing front wheel bearings.
Planned in the Immediate future (next 3 months);
- All new belts and tensioners and pulleys
- New shocks and struts (Einbach & Bilstein)
- New Controls arms, tie rods, link ends, bushings, rear sway bar bushings, rear trailing arm bushings
- DISA
- Fuel pump & fuel filter
- Another oil change
- Front sway bar
- Alignment
More distant (3-9 months);
- Inner rear tail lights
- CCV refresh
- New side marker lights
- Trunk button replace (its broken)
- Swap the headliner from grey to black
- Sunroof seal
- M-Sport II bumpers and side skirts (still searching for a donor car)
- BSW Speaker Package
- New front seatbelts
- Replace hood to fix paint issues (searching for a donor car)
So yeup, I finally have a place to put all my updated going into the future.
So after having the car for a year, and already spending tons of time on it -- I figured I would do a build thread. As I drink my coffee in this morning and write this, I don't have access to any photos of the car that are worth putting on here -- yet, so those will come at a later day, but I do have some in the Garage here so I'll post those up:
These photos were taken only a day or two after I bought the car in March of 2014.
It had a whole new cooling system (except for the radiator) installed @ 132,000 kilometers, so I'll be putting a new one in at 220,000. As I write this it sits at 185. I purchased it with 154.
- NGK Spark Plugs
- Valve Cover Gasket
- Vanos Seals
- Windshield wiper blades :eeps:
- Rear Diff Flush & Refill with LiquiMoly Rear Diff Oil and Friction Modifier
- Transmission Flush & Refill with LiquiMoly Trans Oil and Friction Modifier
- Multiple oil changes (every 10k)
- Multiple Engine purges
- New Floormats
- New Steering wheel
- Android based Nav system
- Rear Wheel bearings
- Bushings
- New shift knob
- New HID bulbs
- Gauge Cluster "swap" (same cluster but changed rings and background) from a 328i Sport.
This weekend I am doing front wheel bearings.
Planned in the Immediate future (next 3 months);
- All new belts and tensioners and pulleys
- New shocks and struts (Einbach & Bilstein)
- New Controls arms, tie rods, link ends, bushings, rear sway bar bushings, rear trailing arm bushings
- DISA
- Fuel pump & fuel filter
- Another oil change
- Front sway bar
- Alignment
More distant (3-9 months);
- Inner rear tail lights
- CCV refresh
- New side marker lights
- Trunk button replace (its broken)
- Swap the headliner from grey to black
- Sunroof seal
- M-Sport II bumpers and side skirts (still searching for a donor car)
- BSW Speaker Package
- New front seatbelts
- Replace hood to fix paint issues (searching for a donor car)
So yeup, I finally have a place to put all my updated going into the future.
WTB e36 Style 42 Wheels
Looking for a set of 17" style 42 wheels with a 40+ offset, typically found on the Z3, thanks.
Central Locking
Hey guys!
Few weeks back, the central locking system was displaying its usual symptoms:
1- The key only physically unlocks the driver's door but not the other doors.
2- The central locking button only locks all doors but doesn't unlock anything.
3- I cannot open the doors from inside using the handles except the driver's door.
I suspected that it was a fuse problem, so I replaced the fuse and then voilà, everything was working perfectly. That is until few days back, all the above-mentioned symptoms came back.
NOTE: When I remove the fuse and put it back again, the central locking works fine for mere hours, and then it goes bust again.
Can someone help me please? Is it the GM5 module, the doors' actuators or the Hall sensors?
Thanks in advance.
Few weeks back, the central locking system was displaying its usual symptoms:
1- The key only physically unlocks the driver's door but not the other doors.
2- The central locking button only locks all doors but doesn't unlock anything.
3- I cannot open the doors from inside using the handles except the driver's door.
I suspected that it was a fuse problem, so I replaced the fuse and then voilà, everything was working perfectly. That is until few days back, all the above-mentioned symptoms came back.
NOTE: When I remove the fuse and put it back again, the central locking works fine for mere hours, and then it goes bust again.
Can someone help me please? Is it the GM5 module, the doors' actuators or the Hall sensors?
Thanks in advance.
WTB Front right fender TiAg. pre facelift near Virginia
Hi looking for a good condition prefacelift front right fender in original Titanium Silver for my 2003 330Ci
FS: Lumbar support for your seats
Hi All,
So after retrofitting lumbar support when I first got my ZHP and now retrofitting full lumbar with side bolsters to the ZHP I have a pair of lumbar support/pumps/wiring all available. This was the first mod I did when I got my ZHP after an accident 2 years ago. Quite needed since my back was suffering. This mod only requires you to remove the back and module to install. Asking for $250 plus shipping for both sides.
Pretty much parts 6,7,8
So after retrofitting lumbar support when I first got my ZHP and now retrofitting full lumbar with side bolsters to the ZHP I have a pair of lumbar support/pumps/wiring all available. This was the first mod I did when I got my ZHP after an accident 2 years ago. Quite needed since my back was suffering. This mod only requires you to remove the back and module to install. Asking for $250 plus shipping for both sides.
Pretty much parts 6,7,8
Are E36 springs and E46 springs compatible?
I saw that they were from from this thread:
http://ift.tt/15QZRXe
I keep seeing from a lot of other places that they aren't because of height differences of the springs. I have a set a lowering springs from my old E36 and was wondering if anybody knew for sure.
http://ift.tt/15QZRXe
I keep seeing from a lot of other places that they aren't because of height differences of the springs. I have a set a lowering springs from my old E36 and was wondering if anybody knew for sure.
Noise when turning right
I hear a rattling noise coming from the front of the car when accelerating and turning right. Any ideas?
E46 330 2004 330i ZHP w/Alcantara
110k miles
Silver Grey/Alcantara
3 owners, 1 owner owned until 101K miles; 2nd owner flipped cars and I am the 3rd. It was a Tampa, FL car and now is in Columbia, SC.
No aftermarket modifications, ever
Only Sonax interior cleaner used on Alcantara
I have completed a lot of maintenance in the last 6 months...new windshield cowl, oil change, expansion tank and retainer, new spark plugs, new valve cover gasket, air and cabin filters, fuel filter, fuel pump, two front window regulators and more
Also put an auxiliary plug in and changed the front license plate to the bumper strip to take off the license holder.
All parts used have been OEM replacement parts.
Selling due to job relocation to Chicago, where I will not need or want a car.
$12,000 and fairly firm. In no hurry to sell, the car has a home in SC and I can drive it when I visit if it doesn't sell.
Silver Grey/Alcantara
3 owners, 1 owner owned until 101K miles; 2nd owner flipped cars and I am the 3rd. It was a Tampa, FL car and now is in Columbia, SC.
No aftermarket modifications, ever
Only Sonax interior cleaner used on Alcantara
I have completed a lot of maintenance in the last 6 months...new windshield cowl, oil change, expansion tank and retainer, new spark plugs, new valve cover gasket, air and cabin filters, fuel filter, fuel pump, two front window regulators and more
Also put an auxiliary plug in and changed the front license plate to the bumper strip to take off the license holder.
All parts used have been OEM replacement parts.
Selling due to job relocation to Chicago, where I will not need or want a car.
$12,000 and fairly firm. In no hurry to sell, the car has a home in SC and I can drive it when I visit if it doesn't sell.
Help! Debris down coolant tank!
Hi all,
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I'm leaking coolant pretty bad, checked the reservoir and found that the dipstick indicator thing had snapped w the top part (3" long) was sitting on guard, I tried to chopstick it out and it fell past the guard!!!
I'm hoping it got stuck in the radiator hose somewhere but does anyone know if it went all the way through what this would mean??
Thanks,
Brian
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I'm leaking coolant pretty bad, checked the reservoir and found that the dipstick indicator thing had snapped w the top part (3" long) was sitting on guard, I tried to chopstick it out and it fell past the guard!!!
I'm hoping it got stuck in the radiator hose somewhere but does anyone know if it went all the way through what this would mean??
Thanks,
Brian
Hi to all, and can you help?
I am new here so firstly can I just say a big hello to you all. I also need a little help if anyoone would be kind enough.
After curbing the M3 E46 my drivers door airbag went off, I have repaired that and reset the fault but at the same time I lost the central door locking. This was on both remote (except for the boot) and from the internal button by the hand brake.
I do have a fault code that is either 0 or s 2 21 and the message/ central locking system: fuse. Static error.
The problem is the fuses are all good it would seem. I did unplug and check again this evening and lost the boot unlock now which is rather strange.
Are there any other fuses I am missing? can anyone help please?
After curbing the M3 E46 my drivers door airbag went off, I have repaired that and reset the fault but at the same time I lost the central door locking. This was on both remote (except for the boot) and from the internal button by the hand brake.
I do have a fault code that is either 0 or s 2 21 and the message/ central locking system: fuse. Static error.
The problem is the fuses are all good it would seem. I did unplug and check again this evening and lost the boot unlock now which is rather strange.
Are there any other fuses I am missing? can anyone help please?
Dynavin N6 and DAB+
Hi I'm new on here and wonder if anyone has got a dynavin N6 with dab+ only I've just fitted the dab to mine and the screen says can't use while driving????
any ideas please
any ideas please
tire sizing
Hello Fellow e46 fantics[/SIZE]!
im still trying to decide what tire size i should run on my e46. car lowered on bc racing coilovers. the wheel size i have are 18x8.5
+30 offset for the front and the rear 18x9.5 +35 offset...do you guys have any recommendations. pics would really help to. thanks
im still trying to decide what tire size i should run on my e46. car lowered on bc racing coilovers. the wheel size i have are 18x8.5
+30 offset for the front and the rear 18x9.5 +35 offset...do you guys have any recommendations. pics would really help to. thanks
some good ol' ESR SR01's on an e46 coupe -question about fit
Hey Everyone,
So I'm still learning about wheels and fitment so a helping hand would be appreciated. So for starter wheels, I'm looking at the SR01's for an '02 coupe. I want a staggered setup and wanted to know if this fits:
tires:
2x225/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (FRONT)
2x255/35R18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (REAR)
wheels:
Sizes: 18x9 & 18x10
Bolt Pattern: 5x120
Offsets: 30 & 25
Step Lip Sizes: 2.5" & 3"
Hub Bore: 74.1
If not, what would be the correct adjustments? I've been lurking on eBay but if there's a reputable vendor, please let me know.
Thanks!
So I'm still learning about wheels and fitment so a helping hand would be appreciated. So for starter wheels, I'm looking at the SR01's for an '02 coupe. I want a staggered setup and wanted to know if this fits:
tires:
2x225/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (FRONT)
2x255/35R18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (REAR)
wheels:
Sizes: 18x9 & 18x10
Bolt Pattern: 5x120
Offsets: 30 & 25
Step Lip Sizes: 2.5" & 3"
Hub Bore: 74.1
If not, what would be the correct adjustments? I've been lurking on eBay but if there's a reputable vendor, please let me know.
Thanks!
hi I am matt and just got first 325i
Hi every body I am new to any type of forum so it is going to take me some time to figure all this out I will work on getting pictures up a.s.a.p. but I also have questions about some things going on with my ride but so far it is a blast to drive
E46 convertible trade in value
I have a 2002 330ci convertible/Orient Blue. It has 217k miles and a few issues.
In order to have the car pass state inspection, I have to perform the following, replace the catalytic converters, the right front tie rod, the right control arm assembly, 2 front tires, and the CCV kit (which is creating a lean mixture causing the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light.) a front end alignment.
Repair total $2560.
After the inspection, the car needs
Engine belts, rear shocks, valve cover gasket, and the power top motor/pump replaced.
The urging from others in connection with the ownership are saying, let go of the car and get a new one.
The mechanic says that my return on the car at this point without the repairs, it PERHAPS $1000. He said he'll give me $ 1000. Dealer has not offered a dollar amount but ask WHAT DO I THINK THE CAR IS WORTH.
Any thoughts.
In order to have the car pass state inspection, I have to perform the following, replace the catalytic converters, the right front tie rod, the right control arm assembly, 2 front tires, and the CCV kit (which is creating a lean mixture causing the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light.) a front end alignment.
Repair total $2560.
After the inspection, the car needs
Engine belts, rear shocks, valve cover gasket, and the power top motor/pump replaced.
The urging from others in connection with the ownership are saying, let go of the car and get a new one.
The mechanic says that my return on the car at this point without the repairs, it PERHAPS $1000. He said he'll give me $ 1000. Dealer has not offered a dollar amount but ask WHAT DO I THINK THE CAR IS WORTH.
Any thoughts.
Bust summary of today's GOP yet.
Quote:
"For God's sakes, if we can't unite around border security what can we unite around?" asked Texas GOP Rep. Michael McCaul |
there you have it.
Show me your SpecE46 Exhuast
As noted, the FB page is a lousy for searching build topics. I thought I would start a post with "SpecE46 Exhaust" in the title since it is easily searchable. I've been wrestling with the exhaust for two days and am hoping this thread could help me and others with:
Thanks!
- Installation tips
- Pictures
- Notes
- Comments
Thanks!
Hello there.
How's it going? New to the site, and new to having a BMW as well. Just a college student from San Diego who really loves BMW's, and found a good price on my 2001 325i. I've been lurking the forums just to see what type of things I could change/improve on it - let me know if you have any suggestions! I'm pretty new to this, so any help is appreciated.
Nice to meet you all! :hi:
Nice to meet you all! :hi:
'03 318i Intermittent stalling and now won't start
Hey everyone - long time lurker, first post. I have used this forum many many times with both my e46s and it has always been a great source of info - so thanks!
Anyway, my '03 318i Auto (Australian) is having some weird problems.
Symptoms:
- Occasional stalling - I haven't been driving any of the times this has happened, but it most recently happened at slow speed in a carpark. I am told the dash lights up with all sorts of random lights, including EML, Transmission error cog, ABS, Traction control etc.
- Occasionally, it won't start. Cranks nicely but won't catch. Leaving it for a while seems to fix the problem (i.e. it will start first go after about an hour or two)
The history:
After the first bout of non-starting, I came and plugged in my code scanner a few hours after the event. It started first go, but had the transmission cog light, handbrake light, and ABS light lit. I switched it off and then on again - everything perfect.
I read the codes and some codes of note were:
- Failure oil status sensor
- Camshaft sensor inlet
- Camshaft sensor outlet
- Crankshaft sensor
- CAN engine speed
- Power on reset
- Can DME DDE signal error
- No CAN message
- Tank sensor 2
I have a few ideas to discuss, mainly:
1. The battery appears to be the original - I will replace tomorrow and report back. I would love it to be the battery, but the voltage reads ok when charging (14.4) and at rest (12.2), and the car cranks for ages without tiring. Batteries last forever in Australia because it doesn't get cold, but it's getting replaced anyway. I'm not sure it would explain the stalling issue though?
2. Crankshaft and cam sensors - When cranking, it really feels like the engine is confused. It will randomly fire on one cylinder (that's what it seems like) but it won't catch. Almost like the timing is way way way out. I remember the cam sensor codes being there last time I scanned it (about 2 months ago). I'll try these second if the battery fix doesn't eventuate. Also give me a chance to swap out the dying starter motor which is making funny noises.
3. Loose wiring/shorting/broken connection - would explain the intermittent nature of the problems - perhaps something at the DME interface? could also explain all the CAN errors.
4. Mass Air Flow meter?? Are they known to cause this many problems?
5. Speed sensors/ABS module - not really too confidant that this is the problem, but they are common - anyone know how to check?
We can eliminate;
- Fuel level - the tank is full. Could be a fuel delivery issue though (wouldn't really explain all the errors and lights though.
- Ignition switch seems ok
Any help greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance. Ed
Anyway, my '03 318i Auto (Australian) is having some weird problems.
Symptoms:
- Occasional stalling - I haven't been driving any of the times this has happened, but it most recently happened at slow speed in a carpark. I am told the dash lights up with all sorts of random lights, including EML, Transmission error cog, ABS, Traction control etc.
- Occasionally, it won't start. Cranks nicely but won't catch. Leaving it for a while seems to fix the problem (i.e. it will start first go after about an hour or two)
The history:
After the first bout of non-starting, I came and plugged in my code scanner a few hours after the event. It started first go, but had the transmission cog light, handbrake light, and ABS light lit. I switched it off and then on again - everything perfect.
I read the codes and some codes of note were:
- Failure oil status sensor
- Camshaft sensor inlet
- Camshaft sensor outlet
- Crankshaft sensor
- CAN engine speed
- Power on reset
- Can DME DDE signal error
- No CAN message
- Tank sensor 2
I have a few ideas to discuss, mainly:
1. The battery appears to be the original - I will replace tomorrow and report back. I would love it to be the battery, but the voltage reads ok when charging (14.4) and at rest (12.2), and the car cranks for ages without tiring. Batteries last forever in Australia because it doesn't get cold, but it's getting replaced anyway. I'm not sure it would explain the stalling issue though?
2. Crankshaft and cam sensors - When cranking, it really feels like the engine is confused. It will randomly fire on one cylinder (that's what it seems like) but it won't catch. Almost like the timing is way way way out. I remember the cam sensor codes being there last time I scanned it (about 2 months ago). I'll try these second if the battery fix doesn't eventuate. Also give me a chance to swap out the dying starter motor which is making funny noises.
3. Loose wiring/shorting/broken connection - would explain the intermittent nature of the problems - perhaps something at the DME interface? could also explain all the CAN errors.
4. Mass Air Flow meter?? Are they known to cause this many problems?
5. Speed sensors/ABS module - not really too confidant that this is the problem, but they are common - anyone know how to check?
We can eliminate;
- Fuel level - the tank is full. Could be a fuel delivery issue though (wouldn't really explain all the errors and lights though.
- Ignition switch seems ok
Any help greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance. Ed
E46 Coilover
High Performance BMW E46 3 Series 98-06 Adjustable Coilover / Shock Absorber Suspension Kits
- 24 Ways Adjustable Damper Coilover / Shock Absorber Suspension Kits
- Fits: BMW 3 Series (E46)
Weight Transfer will affect the balance of speed control when into the corner and out of the corner, which affect the weight will continue until the transfer is complete, and the body weight transfer speed is controlled by shock absorbers, shock absorbers change in compression and speed of travel can change the body stretching momentum transfer speed. Shock harder the faster weight transfer, weight transfer, the faster the car body steering response is also faster.
- 24 Ways Adjustable Damper Coilover / Shock Absorber Suspension Kits
- Fits: BMW 3 Series (E46)
Weight Transfer will affect the balance of speed control when into the corner and out of the corner, which affect the weight will continue until the transfer is complete, and the body weight transfer speed is controlled by shock absorbers, shock absorbers change in compression and speed of travel can change the body stretching momentum transfer speed. Shock harder the faster weight transfer, weight transfer, the faster the car body steering response is also faster.
__While the Unicorn Sits__
Hey E46fanatics, While the M3's been down I've been keeping company with my new daily which I wanted to unveil. It's a 95' Mercedes W124 Wagon Imperial Red/Blk riding on Accuair Switchspeed suspension and Oem Amg mono blocks. Love it or hate it, she's still not the e46. Still hoping to see her again sometime this year :eeps::rofl:
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