Jay. Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Links to my previous journalsimola red 325ci - http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=227354sapphire black 325ci - http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/42815-jays-slammed-coupe/tiAg silver 325ci - http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/40063-jays-325ci-sport/page-1estoril clubsport - http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/33062-jays-fully-loaded-chavspoot-sold/page-1silber grau 330ci - http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/36054-jays-coop-nature-brown-leather-not-cinnamon-lol/topaz 330ci - http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/48231-jays-330ci-sport/page-1sapphire black 330ci- http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/57201-jamies-latest-330ci-blackberry-nappa-elipsoids/page-1sienna red 323i - http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/41775-jays-323i-sienna-red-granddad-spec-beauty/page-6From the adFor sale my wife's 330ci convertible.She has just collected her new car this afternoon and. Much to hers and the childrens dissapointment this must now go.Genuine front discs and pads in DecemberGenuine rear shocks and mounts just replacedGenuine front lower control arm bushes just replacedGenuine rear trailing arm busches just replacedFour wheel alignment just carried outFour tyres just replaced 3000 miles agoAll four wheels dipped, refurbished and powder coatedWestfalia detachable towbar new 2014iPod connectivity and CD6Full service history all receipts and all MOTsOilservice done February at BMWCrankcase breather done at BMW FebruaryAirbag recall carried outHood treated every yearGearbox oil just changedThe car has wanted for nothing as it carried my children around. Wife and kids are gutted this is going and has been replaced by a tin top.Registration number displayed is not included and is subject to transfer.Thanks for lookingSo.The things I've assessed which need attention from initial inspection are;New gearknobLeather needs scuff mastering - Done 6/4/15Rear OS arch needs a rust bleb fixingHood needs a good cleanBodywork needs mopping - done 3/4/15Carbon cube needs spraying - done 4/4/15Things I want to do are;Swap bumper from the coupé as its freshly painted - Done 4/4/15Fitted my new Royal steering wheels wheel - Done 3/4/15Chinese eBay OEM look head unitA few nice things I noticed on collection is;It has OEM xenon headlightsIt has heated seatsIt had a clutch & DMF less than 10,000 miles ago.The owner was the wife of the MD at Haliwell jones bmw in southportNow, I know my initial progess starts with 'fit eBay coils' but seeing as it's one of the most expensive e46s I've ever owned I don't want to 'ruin it' if you will, the fact I can drive anywhere at the moment & not have to plan my route is very appealing, plus the fact its on new shocks, and just had 4 wheel laser alignment, at most It will be treated to eibach pro kit. Edited April 7, 2015 by Jay. CharlE46, momo, Naj and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touringking Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) f**k that slam it!! It's you signature move. Edited March 29, 2015 by touringking Naj, Jay., shafz and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 We've matching cars jay. Best combo out there! Ha Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I know Sam, indeed, did you get to the bottom of your steering issues? Touring king, I know, looks like I'm trying to break with tradition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 No, I just push on regardless! I'm wondering if it's normal, just adjustment from the GTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtek Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 No doubt this one will be as good as the last, looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Nice spec mate what mileage is it on , looks like a lot of the niggling bits have been done Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Yeah, after driving the Mrs 13 plate civic, the steering does seem a bit wooly, after all they are cars designed in 1997 with post 100k miles on now (well mine is anyway!) ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd_330 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 That looks really nice mate! Just in time for summer aswell! Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRyan Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 That's lovely Jay, we just need a bit of good weather now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks guys! Yeah it's not stopped bloody raining since I got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddybrown23 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Very nice mate! I've never owned a convertible before but love the idea of getting the roof down on the one day it's sunny in England! Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Nice one mate, I look forward to seeing the progress on this one Your "to do" list is the same as mine apart from the rust bleb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 As said in your other thread Jay, lovely motor great purchase. Look forward to more pics and updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naj Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I give it two months before you buy coilovers for it. S7UUK, sive s, chunky899 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Yeah, after driving the Mrs 13 plate civic, the steering does seem a bit wooly, after all they are cars designed in 1997 with post 100k miles on now (well mine is anyway!) hathats what I put it down to. Great that I don't need to spend money too! Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL 666 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Looking good mate, now you understand why I haven't changed the suspension, I also got new shocks & alignment. Feels good to drive without scraping the ground...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL 666 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I give it two months before you buy coilovers for it. 2 months? He will change the car in 2 months time........ I give him 2 weeks max S7UUK, sive s, Mr Xen and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks guys for all the comments, shame about the rust but it's e46, It comes with the territory now I guess. The miles is 114,000 bacon, but honestly drives like it's done 30,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Small bit of rust is not a problem mate , you've go a great base there to make it a awesome car as you normally do Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Small bit of rust is not a problem mate , you've go a great base there to make it a awesome car as you normally do True mate thankyou for your kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Clearly our cars are miles apart. No rust here! Im on 122k. What did you pay? Edited March 29, 2015 by Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Miles? with one rust scab? Paid £4100 - you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Subscribed lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockman_321 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Miles? with one rust scab? Paid £4100 - you? Thats a really good price mate! lloyd_330 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
