LJColeman Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Looking good. How are you finding that head unit? I have a black 320i saloon, so not as quick and I have an SE with the Mtec 1 bumpers. I'm a fan of the saloons over coupes too. They can't be made to look quite as sporty as rear spoilers don't suit a saloon etc, but there's something about them I prefer. Mine tramlines on 18's but I believe I need new lower wishbone bushes too. Meyle Heavy Duty ones are best this side of poly bushes apparently. They're cheaper on eBay than Lemforder from Eurocarparts. I'm led to believe that Lemforder are the OE manufacturer and they've done well on my Mrs' 325i, albeit hers are knackered again now thought. Kirkynut Love the Head unit, works really well and haven't had any lagging. (I only really use it for Spotify & Google maps)I'm planning to MOT the car over Christmas and check all the bushes. On the list so far is:2x lower wishbonesPolly bushed wishbone bushesPolly bushed trailing arm bushesIve also just ordered eibach Pro kit springs & thicker rear spring pads to level up the ride height. Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted December 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 So, found a nail & buldge in the OSR tyre (which was nearly brand new) so had to replace that.I then got home today and noticed both front tyres are showing canvas on the inner edge!So 2 more tyres to be fitted tomorrow!My eibach Pro kit springs also arrived today along with my i6 automotive disa valve repair kit, both will be fitted Saturday morning. Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 2x front tyres replaced today, drives much better now!I also got chance to put it on a ramp and have a good look over the car, I was pleased to find everything looks good underneath apart from some slight play in the front control arm bushes. I'll upgrade those to powetflex after Christmas.I also got chance to fit my i6 disa valve kit - another thing off the list Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkynut Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Have you had your tracking checked with tyre wear like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted December 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 Have you had your tracking checked with tyre wear like that?No but its booked in for 4 wheel alignment on the 29th.I know what's caused it anyway, when I bought the car the front tyre pressures were set to 1.2 bar instead of 2.9!Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted December 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 Managed to get my Eibach springs fitted after work tonight.I also fitted a 10mm spring pad to the OSR to make the rear ride height level. It seems to have done the trick so I'll check again once springs have settled.15mm spacers next Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk momo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted December 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 Powerflex front lower wishbone bushes ordered. Hoping to have them replaced before doing 4 wheel alignment Saturday. Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkynut Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 My sits level on new Eibachs without a bigger spring pad. Kirkynut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted December 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 On 26/12/2018 at 07:22, kirkynut said: My sits level on new Eibachs without a bigger spring pad. Kirkynut Unfortunately mine still had the typical E46 lean to the OSR. The larger spring pad has sorted this, I have 3 different thickness pads so even if the springs settle i can swap to a different pad to level the car out. At the time being the rear ride height/arch gap is identical each side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted December 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Had the Old girl MOT'd today & she passed with only a few advisories that i was already aware of: NSF lower arm bush worn (Already ordered powerflex replacements) Both front brake pipe flexi's perished (Already ordered replacements) Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (Ive greased these but will look to replace in the summer) I have also ordered some service parts whilst ECP have a discount on: Oil & Filter Spark plugs Air Filter Pollen Filter Will look to carry out the service over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Carried out a few more repairs yesterday:- powerflex wishbone bushes.- black kidney grills.Taking the car to have 4 wheel alignment tomorrow so that should make things handle a lot better. Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk momo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Need to get that headlight seal sorted too.. Bag of silca gel under the surround inside the headlight helps absorb a little moisture too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Need to get that headlight seal sorted too.. Bag of silca gel under the surround inside the headlight helps absorb a little moisture too!I haven't bothered as I'll be replacing them with oem xenons shortly Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk momo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted January 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 4 wheel alignment done, increased the front camber to - 1 degree to make it understeer a little less. Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz-777 Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 This looks very clean mate, all the usual jobs/mods being done too, I like!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJColeman Posted January 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Xenon headlights retrofitted last night Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk momo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkynut Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Looking good! Can you notice the difference with the new front wishbone bushes on? You're tempting me with that Android head unit now. I still need to get new wishbones and bushes but have had a fair bit of expense recently and no time. Kirkynut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...