Mizan Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 So after years of wanting a BMW before I could drive, then me passing my driving test almost 5 years ago and going through a leon (lasted 3 days :s, we've all been there right?) a bmw mini cooper (had that during university, made by bmw but not quite the same) then recently I had a audi a4 quattro for a couple of months, I know blasphemy! then sold that a month ago and now I am the proud of owner of a e46 facelift 325ci m sport convert! It's so much better then the audi, although I do miss the turbo spool noise but the straight 6 sounds beautiful! here are some pics mit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3NXN Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Welcome along Mizan, I'm liking that colour combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Beautiful combo! Sapphire black & Caramel leather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Nice interior and wheels! That's a tidy 46 you have there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Welcome very nice vert there dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Wow, that's stunning! I love the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Cheers guys, I want fit angel eyes to them, anyone recommend a set that don't cost a bomb? And I'm thinking of getting a simota induction kit, I want something that replaces the factory one and takes the air from the factory intake and not from the engine bay, anyone recommend one? And one think I've noticed, even with the engine and car warmed up, I'm still getting steam from the exhaust that I can notice when the car is still, I've checked the oil cap and it looks perfectly clean. Arghhh, for some reason in signed in on my cousins account on my phone!!! Edited November 20, 2012 by kidd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpotter1991 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 There's plenty of angel eyes on eBay , get LED ones they last longer , I payed 40 for some with remote wire to use as daytime runners or to work with unlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungers Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Sounds like you've been spoiled to me but welcome along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Cheers guys, I want fit angel eyes to them, anyone recommend a set that don't cost a bomb? And I'm thinking of getting a simota induction kit, I want something that replaces the factory one and takes the air from the factory intake and not from the engine bay, anyone recommend one? And one think I've noticed, even with the engine and car warmed up, I'm still getting steam from the exhaust that I can notice when the car is still, I've checked the oil cap and it looks perfectly clean. Arghhh, for some reason in signed in on my cousins account on my phone!!! LED angel eyes are the better ones to get but a good set is not cheap, do you want fade in/out and DRL ? Gruppe M rep from SSDD gets my vote, I have one on my car The 330s are known for producing steam so seems logical the 325 would also, are you using any oil ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizan Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I would love a grippe m but they're like 3 times the simota, and I want fade in and out but not to bothered about drl cause I can turn them on anyway. And I've checked the engine oil level and it's where it should be, but do you mean do use any special oil or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 they just smoke, wouldn't worry about it - it is a cold time of year after all. All 11 of my e46's have smoked to a degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Welcome. What a nice vert. One of the nicest colour combinations I've seen. Good call Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 RickyZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Welcome to the fold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I would love a grippe m but they're like 3 times the simota, and I want fade in and out but not to bothered about drl cause I can turn them on anyway. And I've checked the engine oil level and it's where it should be, but do you mean do use any special oil or anything? Ah yes, my bad lol Fade in and out works off the interior footwell light, LEDs come with a pre made harness however if your good with electrics you could probably make one LEDs are more reliable but CCFLs are cheaper, it depends what you want tbh Sometimes when they smoke it is because they are burning oil, if all looks fine and you dont have to top up regularly then it sounds like your engine is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizan Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Ah kwl, that's fine then, I'll just keep an eye on the oil level every now and again. And I've wired sets of LED angel eyes up before, for an E36 and an E46 pre-facelift, and they were pretty straight forward but I didn't realise that the triggers were for both so you can use one for fade in and fade out and instead I plugged both of them in directly to the sidelight holder but I've been told by cousin that I need to heat the face lift ones cause the cover isn't held by clips but with glue, can I use a hairdryer as I don't have access to a heat gun? and I really don't want to put it in my oven. RickyZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAURENCE 1 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I used a hair dryer on mine and it worked fine, its more like heat sensitive bluetak than glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizan Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I've never owned a soft top before, how should I go about washing it? should I just wash it like the rest of the car? and what should I use to treat/take care of the hood? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I've never owned a soft top before, how should I go about washing it? should I just wash it like the rest of the car? and what should I use to treat/take care of the hood? thanks Wash it as normal, but every now and then give it a covering of protectent. A lot of people swear by the AutoGlym roof kit, I think you get a roof cleaner and a roof sealer in the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proffitt Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Welcome, very nice looking e46 scrimbow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Dont wash the hood with car shampoo, either use special hood cleaner or just water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boy Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 welcome mate and a very nice example, you chose well, as for cleaning, i use BMW,s own make and it works for me but then mines not a daily is yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Dont wash the hood with car shampoo, either use special hood cleaner or just water Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Why? I can't remember the reasoning but I am sure I was speaking to someone with a convertible who was well knowledged and said you shouldnt, it possible I may be mixed up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I can't remember the reasoning but I am sure I was speaking to someone with a convertible who was well knowledged and said you shouldnt, it possible I may be mixed up lol I'm perhaps not as well-knowledged as others you spoke to, but there's really no harm in it. You should try to use the protective coating stuff that beads the water if your car is stored outside though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
