bennno2005 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 On 7/18/2016 at 08:32, jamesfoley said: They're Marshal Matracs, but I've used them on my WRX and had no issues, I've just read that the 330 is picky with its rubber. I didn't have much choice at the time as it was either those or no car. When my bank account allows me to I'll change all 4 corners They sound w**k to me so could be the cause of the issue. Get something decent on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Just as I was thinking how nothing has actually gone wrong for a long time my car has now decided that one of the pressure sensors doesn't want to work (code 5E20), not sure if this is ABS or DSC related... I've had this before when the weather was warm last year but it went away the next day, this time though it seems to be hanging around Edited July 21, 2016 by jamesfoley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Got a pair of clubsport splitters from eBay, nothing special, sanded down and sprayed them satin black and they came up pretty nice. Got to thank @MRyan for the fitting tips also Solid 8/10 in terms of quality and fitment. Next on the list is to probably spray that ugly looking lower mesh... Ruesta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRyan Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 That looks excellent mate, did you bolt them in or use sealant in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Basically just pushed them as tight as I could against the bumper and screwed them in place in the bottom. I reckon you'd get a much flusher fit if you used a sealant as mine are a little gappy where the splitters doesn't follow the lines of the bumper perfectly. But the benefit of the screws is I can just take them off and replace them pretty easily Things worth noting for anyone else that buys the cheap fibreglass clones, a quick sand down gets rid of the logo, but leaves little air pockets. A filler primer would probably get you a pretty decent finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 This might sound like a silly question, but are there any negative effects of going up to a 19" wheel from 18"? I guessing the ride will be a little harsher, but will the speedometer be out slightly? After a set of CSL reps and I was originally going to go for 18" but I feel I may regret not going 19"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad smith Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Definitely go for 19" and make sure there the concave ! You won't regret it! I never did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I'm assuming everything will clear the arches fine? Not sure if I need to watch out for certain offsets and such... As for tyres, would it just be a case of fitting a set with the same diameter as the ones on my MV1s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Finally... Though I now have coolant leaking from the bottom of my expansion tank again, joys. So next on the list is a new expansion tank, going to go BMW this time around to make sure I don't have any issues. Also going to have the gearbox and diff oil done at the same time. Then hopefully this weekend I'm going to stick my halogen headlights back in. The DEPO projectors are okay, but I'm not really a fan of the angel eye style so I'm just going to go back to the stock headlights with a new set of lenses. Once all that is sorted I then need to get someone to fix the bubbling on my front arches. Expensive month, but when people tell me how nice the car looks it makes it worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtmonkey01 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Wheels look good, nice amount of concave. are they 18's or 19's? Edited September 15, 2016 by Dirtmonkey01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted September 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I actually went for 18s as I'd rather the bigger tyre due to crappy roads and kerbs around me. Had the tyres swapped over from my MV1s yesterday morning and I'm really happy with how they look. If I had a negative it would be that the rears don't come out as far as my MV1s on 15mm spacers, but I don't think its too bad and at least I'd now be able to have passengers in the back without my tyres rubbing the arches. New bolts are with me now so I'll be swapping over the black ones for silver ones, but here is a shot after I had them fitted Lovin_it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtmonkey01 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 They look good mate. I much prefer 18's on an e46. 19's look far too big imo. have you got a pic of the rear concave with the wheels on the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted September 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm at work at the moment, but if I get a chance I'll pop out and take a quick photo. If not I'll take a couple more tonight when I've swapped out the bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtmonkey01 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Ok cool. I'm thinking of buying the same wheels but 4 rear wheels all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) Bloody things get dirty so fast, but here are a couple of shots that should help you out. Edited September 16, 2016 by jamesfoley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRyan Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 They're the same make as the ones I had on my previous E46, I miss those wheels they look lovely - fresh wheel bolts just seem to finish it off too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Paint flaking from the edge of one of my alloys already, that's annoying... That's what I get for driving too carefully to protect them I guess Hasn't exactly filled me with confidence though so I'm expecting the paint to be poor on all 4 of them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted October 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 After buying the alloys and having the paint sorted, the 330 is up for sale. Can't say I'm that good with money, but at least my cars look pretty. M3 comes out of the bodyshop this week in theory, can't wait. Where am I best listing the car? I have it up on Pistonheads and there is a thread here, but I'm not sure if they're the best places in terms of visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 eBay has always done well for me. jamesfoley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfoley Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Well, it finally found a new owner, hopefully it'll pop back up on here soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
