TriggerFish Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Rusty everything is! They weren't galvanised sadly Trouble spots that are visible are wings/arches, boot lids, boot striker plate area, front sills under the front wing. Bamse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamse Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Cheers. Just the sort of advice im looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 No worries. There's possibly more in hidden places too - see my post from 2013 (still not rectified - it's a job for this summer!): http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/47906-sills-removed-my-rust-findings/ Mileage wouldn't put me off though - I'm still going strong with over 220k, and am planning a ~9-10,000 mile round trip in the summer in it (maybe a disaster - but I have faith it'll be fine for that distance without issue). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamse Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 That's good to know. Will check out your thread. Thanks again TriggerFish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRE608Y Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Hi all, I'm Greg, I live in Farnborough, Hants. I drive a 325ci M Sport in Imola Red. I've had it about a year now, it's my first BMW, I've had VAG's for 15 years. I gotta say, I quite like the RWD! Ive had to spend some money on the car to sort a few little issues out and there's plenty more to get fixed yet, but I really like the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Welcome greg. Gotta love imola, any pics Edited January 8, 2015 by Chimp Choker GRE608Y and lloyd_330 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Haven't looked at this thread since 2011, welcome lol M3NXN and GRE608Y 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Ah, one regular from Farnborough leaves the E46 fold, and another one joins, karma Welcome, I myself used to live in "Funborough" once. GRE608Y 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRE608Y Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys! I haven't taken any decent pics of the car yet but I will! It needs some more paint work doing before I show it off it's a pre facelift M Sport coupe, mostly original spec with the MV1's refurbed in 'shadow chrome' I think?! I bought it as a project, it had a few things fitted by the previous owner(s) that I wasn't keen on. It had MV2 reps with ditch finders fitted, M badges stuck on, blue flashing lights in the doors and dash to name a few things... Oh and then there's the rust! To date I've sourced some original MV1's, just had a new clutch and dmf fitted, replaced a xenon headlight as the mounting clips were broken and it used to wobble! New set of rear lights as the old ones gave me puddles in the boot! Fitted aero wipers, poly bushes, rear brake overhaul, boot rust repaired/painted, replaced a few interior parts... Next up is the steering UJ's and a nice set of suspension Edited January 8, 2015 by GRE608Y TriggerFish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paullaby Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Ah, one regular from Farnborough leaves the E46 fold, and another one joins, karma Welcome, I myself used to live in "Funborough" once. And I am about to move there too - well Fleet, but close enough - My office is in Farnborough GRE608Y 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Are you on IT or to secret govt stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRE608Y Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Me? I used to be in both... ? Paullaby could be in Aviation? Or the new BMW head office maybe?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Our head office is in farnborough , aviation based Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 It's all about Funborough! - Jammo if you're reading, get back in an E46 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paullaby Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Are you on IT or to secret govt stuff Me? I used to be in both... Paullaby could be in Aviation? Or the new BMW head office maybe?? No nothing that exciting - used to be in Aviation, well did my apprenticeship at Westland Helicopters if that counts. Now I work for an american audio visual company playing with big boys sound, lighting and video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaq786 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hi everyone! New to the page. My name is Mo, I'm 22 & live in the Lake District. I own a 2004 Bmw E46 330d Saloon in the stunning Estoril Blue [emoji16] I've owned the car for 6 months now and absolutely loving it. It has Xenons, sunroof, harman kardon, oem sat nav/tv, black leather, mv2's, black kidney grilles, yellow calipers & angel eyes. Looking forward to talking to you all [emoji16] Mo [emoji106] feva, M3NXN, Cosmic2011 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Welcome, good to see another 330D are those purple angel eyes ?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaq786 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Welcome, good to see another 330D are those purple angel eyes ?!? Hey dude! They are 7000k CCFL angel eyes. They look purple/white during the day but at night they are pure white and a lot brighter [emoji16] The_Judge_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Welcome mo that's a lovley spec car in a lovley colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRE608Y Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Welcome Mo! (I'm no longer the newbie!) lovely colour car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaq786 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Welcome mo that's a lovley spec car in a lovley colour Hi Jay! Thank you very much [emoji16] looked for ages to find this colour haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaq786 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Welcome Mo! (I'm no longer the newbie!) lovely colour car! Hey Dude [emoji16] Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtek Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Finally picked up an E46 today after a couple months of searching. First impressions after the 5hour drive back... the car is amazing, I really doubted it would feel this nice to drive, and looks so much better in person. 2006 320ci Sport, I'll try and get some pictures up tomorrow when its light enough. feva, M3NXN, TriggerFish and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontpannic Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Morning all, I'm Nick, 26, and recently picked up a 2004 330D Sport Touring Auto. Me in the car (was cold sitting in Calais for an hour and half!!) First impressions are great - extremely well specced and screwed together for a car which is 10 years old! I also own a Fiesta ST which was my daily but now exclusively for weekends and track days The_Judge_, Mohaq786, M3NXN and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
