RedDevil Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Welcome All Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sport Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi all, My name is Lee i live near northampton just purchased my first bmw, 318ci m sport convertible light grey 2005 87k, so far ive put new tyres on, oil and filters changed bar fuel as can get under car lol replaced outside temp sensor repainted seat where had very slight wear and same on steering wheel,needs a rocker cover seal and back bumper has dropped on oneside oh and air bag light is still on even with putting a bypass on it from flebay arh lol bar that so far so good lol. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laird Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi guys After visiting this forum for a while to get some information about my bmw , I have decided to become a member. So here's my intro I'm a 22 year old male from West midlands and I'm a big bmw fan , my daily driver is a 2000 323ci convertible in red and currently it's in the process to become a m sport replica , I've got the kit on just a few bits and bobs needed which hopefully I can source through here. I would love to here from you guys cheers 323 vert in red welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi all, My name is Lee i live near northampton just purchased my first bmw, 318ci m sport convertible light grey 2005 87k, so far ive put new tyres on, oil and filters changed bar fuel as can get under car lol replaced outside temp sensor repainted seat where had very slight wear and same on steering wheel,needs a rocker cover seal and back bumper has dropped on oneside oh and air bag light is still on even with putting a bypass on it from flebay arh lol bar that so far so good lol. Lee Welcome Lee. Where's the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sport Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Not the best pics as it butted up to a hedge Edited May 27, 2015 by m sport Mikey and sive s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sive s Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome to the forums newbies. Time for a build thread to be started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishead Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 hi,i'm martin and i've bought my first bmw e46,it's a 2002 318ci auto,i knowingly bought it with a knackered head gasket with the view to fixing up for my girlfriend but the battery was dead when i got it so never heard it run,got home put another battery on and it will wizz over but not fire so this will b fun lol,if anyone could suggest any possible causes great,the car had been stood for over twelve months so i'm wondering if the fuel seized,would a diagnostic tool tell me this or any other reasons stopping it from starting, to save loads of time going through everything seeing as i dont know this engine,thanks from the newbie martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey3028 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 hi,i'm martin and i've bought my first bmw e46,it's a 2002 318ci auto,i knowingly bought it with a knackered head gasket with the view to fixing up for my girlfriend but the battery was dead when i got it so never heard it run,got home put another battery on and it will wizz over but not fire so this will b fun lol,if anyone could suggest any possible causes great,the car had been stood for over twelve months so i'm wondering if the fuel seized,would a diagnostic tool tell me this or any other reasons stopping it from starting, to save loads of time going through everything seeing as i dont know this engine,thanks from the newbie martin Fuel supply and are sparks happening I would say are the first to check. fishead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishead Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Cheers Mike I'll start there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchesterlad Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 hey hi everyone i'm Anthony sort a new on I live in north Manchester five min away from heaton park. i'm 29 years no kids as i know lol my partner as a 12 year old son we bin together a few years so i class him as mine..i drive a bmw e46 320 ci in silver full black leather 97k on the clock its on a 03 plate shes not a new car but it my baby iv added a pic not the best want outa bed long whatcangowrong, Maxtek, DazRave and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Welcome Anthony - hope you didn't take that dirty cigarette back into your car hahaha DazRave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooley Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 lots of new guys appearing there seems to be an influx of new motors or is it just people have found the forums....welcome all anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchesterlad Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks jay. to be honest i try not to but if i'm suck in rush hour traffic its gota be don haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Welcome all. Pics please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mintsauce77 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hi guys, I'm Steve and I live in didcot nr Oxford, I've got a 2001 318 which I'm currently repairing and putting in good order since the last owner was obviously a muppet !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk sive s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themarrow Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hi guys. Just bought myself a 320 2.2ltr coupe on black with beige leather but I need some help to get the inside looking nicer. I need a leather specialist and where's the best place to get replacement trim as the carbon graphite ones I have are scratched quite a bit. I love in Maidstone Thanks guys Chimp Choker and manchesterlad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hi guys. Just bought myself a 320 2.2ltr coupe on black with beige leather but I need some help to get the inside looking nicer. I need a leather specialist and where's the best place to get replacement trim as the carbon graphite ones I have are scratched quite a bit. I love in Maidstone Thanks guys Hi. The carbon trim can be repainted as follows. Remove from car. Clean and go with a tack cloth 2 light coats of primer 2 light coats of satin black, or whatever color you choose. I always then apply a few coats of matte lacquer to add a layer of protection. Works a treat. In regard to the leather what's the issue sive s and manchesterlad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themarrow Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks CChoker although I'm not very handy at these kinda things. The leather isn't rippes on the seat but it has loads of crazing. Lots of use basically. The armrest does have scratches trouble is they're black marks. I'll try and post some pics later. I've heard people can do some amazing things repairing old looking leather but I wasn't sure if it was just best to replace it sive s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sive s Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks CChoker although I'm not very handy at these kinda things. The leather isn't rippes on the seat but it has loads of crazing. Lots of use basically. The armrest does have scratches trouble is they're black marks. I'll try and post some pics later. I've heard people can do some amazing things repairing old looking leather but I wasn't sure if it was just best to replace it Welcome to the forum mate. Like what chimp Coker has said . It is possible to restore tired interior. Get some pics taken and post a thread about it. We can give you advice from there. For the centre armrest. If it's just a mark. It can be fixed with a magic eraser. Search it on ebay. Need to get one too. As this is good in getting marks off plastic and leather. If this those not fix it. Then a small touch up is needed. Hope this helps mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sive s Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Welcome all too. Agree with chimp. Pics needed lol. Chimp Choker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 If the leather is worn, a scuff master kit or. Similar will be needed. Again without pics we can't give a true evaluation however if not ripped you'll be able to get it right for very little outlay sive s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybach_man Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hi my names Geoff. Registered because my wife has an E46. Car is a 330 CI Sport 03 registration with 56000 miles and is totally rust free apart from some blisters on the rear wheel arch top that was repaired by a BMW dealer 6 years ago under there 12 year anti corrosion scheme....go figure! Had the car from new. Blue metallic with full tan leather and sunroof. Best Geoff Maxtek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hi Geoff, it's been documented on here that bmw rust repairs have been substandard in the past, sadly your out of warranty now, same as me which is a bit of a pisser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtek Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hi my names Geoff. Registered because my wife has an E46. Car is a 330 CI Sport 03 registration with 56000 miles and is totally rust free apart from some blisters on the rear wheel arch top that was repaired by a BMW dealer 6 years ago under there 12 year anti corrosion scheme....go figure! Had the car from new. Blue metallic with full tan leather and sunroof. Best Geoff Original owner, now that's a rarity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybach_man Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hi Jay not strictly true as it's a September car so 12 years is still running. Any hoo I have a complaint number from BMW customer services so the clock stopped at that point. Whether I will have any luck with it. ........that's another matter. But I am thinking that if there is no movement I will pursue advertising standards and trading standards as if there own main dealers cannot repair the car and it lasts for less than the 12 years. They cannot advertise the warranty truthfully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
