E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Hi there, decided to start a thread mainly as a journal to keep track of the mods I'm doing on the car, there will be lots of pics to look through as I'm a bit of a DIY'er and like tatting lol. Its a 2004 320D msport saloon in titanium silver. This was the advert. And the pic I took before I bought it. Well looked after with FSH most being main dealer and lots of paperwork to boot. Only sight bubbling on a couple of arches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sneak peak of how it looks ATM. Edited June 13, 2017 by E46ste Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 And yes that is a coupe front bumper. First thing I did was got the MV2's reconditioned as they were pretty grubby and kerbed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Got them done at the wheel specialist, very happy with service. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 On the car and with new centre caps and m badges. Before and after Colour is TW3 iicr Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk MICK 330 and Markxr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Got some smoked repeaters too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RichS and Markxr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Next was to spray the original chrome grill, I went for gloss black to match the window trims Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr and RichS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 While I had the rattle cans out I lacquered the cube trim, looks really good in the car. I did about 4 coats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr, RMJ and MICK 330 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Next I bought a 7500k angel eye kit from ebay, nice blue hue to it, I disconnected sidelights and wired them up that way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Next was to replace the fog light and outside temp probe as these were literally ripped off!! The temperature probe I got from BMW as I need the whole kit including extended wires. The fogs were from ebay 7000k, there not as bright as the original but they match the angel eyes. and have a nice blue tint Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Ordered some satin dial rings from hungry. Only took 3 days to arrive?!?! Sorry about poor quality pics was getting dark. Massive difference to the look of the interior I think. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Picked up an xtrons double din from eBay, forgot to take a before pic. Was easy to fit to a bit tedious taking everything apart. It's not the best unit as its a bit glitchy at times. But it's ok for the money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I've relocated the gps antenna now. I didn't buy the AC relocation tray so I modified the sunglasses holder to make it fit into its place. Worked quite well tbh. I used it to wedge the AC unit in place. it over hangs at the bottom but it doesn't look out of place at all. its a lot better than having the gap at the bottom like you see on most peoples. and it saves £80-£100 on the relocation tray. Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Couple of pics. As you can see the coupe bumper needs raising on the passengerside (fixed now) Ordered a new washer bottle pump and washer jets weren't working. Pretty easy to do, I cleaned the bottle out well and I blew out all the lines also. Worked a treat they haven't worked properly since owning the car! Changed the EGR stat the weekend aswell as the temperature was taking a while to get to '12 o'clock'. was a quick 15min job to do and its warming up as it should now. I did the test with the stats, it was hard to blow through the new stat, but one I took out you could blow right through it, meaning it was stuck open! Also Ordered a new glow plug controller as I had no positive feed to the glow plugs. Had it fitted by a local garage as it needed to go up in the air. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I've also had a go at carbon wrapping for the first time today. It's pretty tricky to get the hang of. I've done a few dash pieces to 'practice' but quite happy with how it turned out so I'm going to leave them as they are and carry on doing the door trims next. The best tip is heat the wrap with a hair dryer until it goes very soft. It will mould better around the corners. I went for the 6D Carbon. Think it was £13 for 1500x300. Which should be enough for the interior. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That last one was tricky!! MICK 330 and Markxr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Was needing a wash in these pics but, replaced the damaged exhaust trim/diffuser with a twin tip one from a 330i. Ready for the new exhaust now. Going with a subtle twin tip. Also changed the PDCs as they've never worked. Do now though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Today I cleaned and resealed my inner lights. As with most e46s the seal broke down letting in water and gunk. The pictures speak for them self, massive difference! Before After Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Fitted a ramair filter today. Can't say there's any difference in sound or pickup? But it was only £35 so it will pay for its self in 2 services. I've finally removed the loose screw in the steering wheel, that kept setting the horn off with out me even pressing it! The offending screw which I have no idea where it came from lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Got my twin tip exhaust fitted today. Custom cat back from power flow. Well happy with the look now. The tips are slash cut. Before After Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Colour coded the bump strips over the last few days. Was a bit dubious but I think it looks really good. And the coupe bumper blends in with the rest of the car now. I used rattle cans from halfruds and the colour match is quite good IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr and TriggerFish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Had a play with the new toy today......Snow foam Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Markxr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Colour changes shade when it's over cast. Got a new gaitor set from eBay. Three stripe stitching. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ibrahimx2001, Markxr and MRyan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Good work on this, mate, it's all about the details:) E46ste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Good work on this, mate, it's all about the details:) Cheers, I do like the finer details!! Upgrading the interior lights to white led soon. At the moment in Looking for a nice set of wheels [emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2majik Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Great progress,cars looking really tidy mate E46ste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E46ste Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Great progress,cars looking really tidy mate Thanks, doing all the little bits before I start with the big external mods.[emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
