dannyb78 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Hi all, I've been a member for a couple of weeks now since I purchased a bit of a project.. Its a 2002 320d SE Touring.. masses of history and only a couple of owners. Overall a great base with everything working and being mechanically good. So far I have removed both front wings to tidy rust bubbles, to prevent further rust I have treated with rust inhibitor around the arch areas and then sealed the inner side with an elastic stone guard coating, The wings and an M Sport front bumper have now gone to be painted. While waiting for paint I have decided to do a full engine service replacing all the filters and oil. I have also ordered prosport Coilovers and picked up some 18" CSL reps via this site :-) Over the next few days it should all start coming together and I can then set about a good clean and mop polish.... Then it will be ready to use as so far I brought it and drove straight to my workshop 20 miles and took it apart! Pics to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) [urlCoiloversp://smg.photobucket.com/user/202020/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG3547.jpg.html] The sorry state its looking Edited February 4, 2014 by dannyb78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Hopefully these will look the part aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Full service completed with all filters replaced and car fully checked over. Also replaced rear duff oil as it was weeping from the drain plug. Also just collected front wings and bumper from the paint shop so will be busy tomorrow fitting back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Wheels look nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk dannyb78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmlopes Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Whilst its in the workshop, don't let it leave without doing the swirl flaps and adding a vortex filter, probably the two most essential jobs on the BMW diesel engines dannyb78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Wheels are my favourite style for an e46 so had to find some. Hopefully I will be happy how they sit in the arches. Swirl flaps done and a new vortex filter fitted lastnight :-) Coilovers and body panels go on tomorrow then good clean and some pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Very busy day today, Coilovers fitted, drop links fitted, front bumper and wings fitted and wheels on. Just needs a good clean now :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Well the car has been on the road a week now and very happy..suspension is starting to settle in too as I have clocked up 400+ miles this week. I picked up a factory CD changer today so that is now fitted and working along with the aux mod so I can listen to tunes from my phone/i pod etc. Will post a pic in a few mins.. Paddybrown23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 AmandaandRob, S444M and CharlE46 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dannyb78 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 See how weather is tomorrow as want to give it a propper clean and wax. Getting there though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 looks nice do have a soft spot for tourings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 I wanted a touring 17 years ago when I had my first BMW.. e30 325i 2 door. Finally got one lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well if the stays good I have a wash and polish planned for today and to fit new headlight and side light bulbs.. Not sure wether to do an angeleye conversion at some point..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 New bulbs versus old bulbs. Anyone tried LED side light bulbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddybrown23 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Very nice looking touring mate. dannyb78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustynuts Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Smart,like the wheels dannyb78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I love the wheels but want an inch wider on the rear :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Next task is sorting my fog lights, as I now have an m sport bumper the fog lights use a 9006 bulb and not the h11 as fitted on the facelift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Just made my latest purchase.. not so exciting but found a genuine BMW/westfalia alloy frame tow bar kit.. actually complete with electrics etc. Not sure how involved the wiring will he but happier to have a genuine detachable towbar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Looks really good Have you got any interior shots? Not enough tourings on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Will do some interior shots over weekend, beige leather indoors, was on the hunt for sports seats in beige but not so sure now. Don't mind the seats I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlE46 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Love your tourer, perfect colour set off well with the wheels and the way it sits.. dannyb78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb78 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Love your tourer, perfect colour set off well with the wheels and the way it sits.. Thank you.. still early days with it but simple mods is how I normally do things, I use it daily and it Tows a caravan so ride height needs to he usable which at the moment it is perfect although I am temped for another 10mm down on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
