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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2000 week 18
The bimmer.org E46 Forum exists to provide all 1999-current
BMW E46 3-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

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Need your opinions abt long hour drive (m) - Biblos 23:35 5/07/2000 (12)
- Drive it (m) - WAM 09:23 5/08/2000 (0)
- Drive it! (more) - Mike A 07:57 5/08/2000 (1)
  - yes, Nevada hazards....(m) - fuselier 08:48 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Need your opinions abt long hour drive (m) - Ran 07:40 5/08/2000 (0)
- I bought the the bra for long distance highway - Kent. 07:32 5/08/2000 (0)
- drive it (more) - riaz 04:02 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Very true, and indeed car looks ugly with bra. eom - Bernard A. 08:26 5/08/2000 (0)
- My experience. - Henry 23:52 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Need your opinions abt long hour drive (m) - Rich 23:47 5/07/2000 (2)
  - how about those clear protection films?(m) - Albert 23:52 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Had 3M on E36-liked it, now there is a better one - , or so I hear (e) JP 00:08 5/08/2000 (0)
- long drive, etc (more) - JP 23:46 5/07/2000 (0)
Question for Jon Shafer (please read Jon) - Wale 23:34 5/07/2000 (7)
- Worried ... cuz mine is a Eurodelivbery pickup (m) - TiWally 09:29 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Eurodelivbery = a new Baskins Robbins flavor :-) - TiWally 09:32 5/08/2000 (0)
- Depends on a lot of variables - Henry 03:15 5/08/2000 (2)
  - Henry - you are one smart dude... :-) - Jon Shafer 09:48 5/08/2000 (1)
    - Jon, does BMW hold inventory on Norwegian parts? - MikeG 10:01 5/08/2000 (0)
- I am not Jon but I have EXACT experience.(m) - Albert 23:48 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: The Strike - Jon Shafer 23:40 5/07/2000 (0)
is it possible to install bmw oem HID's on a 323i - w/o HID (more) - kyle 23:10 5/07/2000 (5)
- Re: is it possible to install bmw oem HID's on a 3 - Rob 23:29 5/07/2000 (4)
  - Jesus, what crawled (m) - fuselier 13:29 5/08/2000 (0)
  - you're the stupid shit... (lots more) - kyle 07:22 5/08/2000 (0)
  - Dam!! Talk about being an @sshole! Anyway, Kyle, - talk to MikeB. about the HID's..-Kev 05:11 5/08/2000 (0)
  - the guys is just asking a question, quit being a - punk and be polite. 23:37 5/07/2000 (0)
[Jon Fred] Are they or aren't they (electric) (m) - KMan 23:05 5/07/2000 (5)
- Thanks (for the answer & sense-o-humor) - KMan 10:28 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: [Jon Fred] Are they or aren't they (electric) - Fred Meloan 05:18 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Electric seats y/n? - Jon Shafer 23:19 5/07/2000 (2)
  - bored Jon? LOL (end) - Bruce 06:31 5/08/2000 (1)
    - Re: bored Jon? LOL (end) - Jon Shafer 09:56 5/08/2000 (0)
Impressions of my new 323ci (long) - Knicks Fan 22:43 5/07/2000 (1)
- Nice car. Except for interior color, sounds like - my car arriving next week (e) 23:08 5/07/2000 (0)
how to remove scuff marks off black leather/ette? - VE 22:43 5/07/2000 (1)
- Re: how to remove scuff marks off black leather/et - Anthony - Vancouver 08:40 5/08/2000 (0)
Edmunds April Long Term 328i review - BMW323CI 22:30 5/07/2000 (0)
i want to order but cant why - want to order 22:28 5/07/2000 (1)
- I think orders only happen in USA now...(e) - JP 22:32 5/07/2000 (0)
Bose Vs HK - Belcoo 22:20 5/07/2000 (1)
- I'd rate the HK as OK too. Not bad for $600. - nt 22:33 5/07/2000 (0)
Silver v. Wood Trim? - Jay Taylor from Kichener 22:08 5/07/2000 (7)
- wood trim is better - PeterJ 16:29 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Silver v. Wood Trim? - Derek M. 10:53 5/08/2000 (0)
- Go for the Aluminum (more) - reubencahn 07:37 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Silver v. Wood Trim? - Anthony 00:27 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Silver v. Wood Trim? - Pancho 23:06 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Silver v. Wood Trim? - Sabastion 22:13 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Re: Silver v. Wood Trim? - p351 04:28 5/08/2000 (0)
***V1 instilation*** - Daniel 22:01 5/07/2000 (5)
- #2 site=http://pkx.todiefor.com/cars/bmw/v1/new/in - JP 22:10 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: ***V1 instilation*** - Richard 22:04 5/07/2000 (0)
- http://otiose.simplenet.com/v1_inst.htm - (e) JP 22:03 5/07/2000 (2)
  - VERY nice writeup and pictures--thanks! [e] - TJ 22:20 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Wish I could take credit, but not me :-) I - just saw it earlier! (e) JP 22:30 5/07/2000 (0)
4-wheel drive - Christian 21:55 5/07/2000 (1)
- Re: 4-wheel drive - Joe 21:58 5/07/2000 (0)
***HAMANN*** - Sabastion 21:50 5/07/2000 (3)
- www.mgracing.an - cc///m3 01:25 5/08/2000 (0)
- www.wheelpower.com - Mr Nutso 23:02 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: ***HAMANN*** - Rick 21:57 5/07/2000 (0)
Just got back from Summit Pt BMWCCA school - Rudy 21:47 5/07/2000 (27)
- Re: Just got back from Summit Pt BMWCCA school - Kermit 08:35 5/08/2000 (21)
  - You should definately do it. - Rudy 09:45 5/08/2000 (17)
    - Rudy, we're buds, but....(m) - lk 10:12 5/08/2000 (16)
      - Umm, Steptronic is just an automatic. - JG 11:57 5/08/2000 (0)
      - Re: Rudy, we're buds, but....(m) - Rudy 11:28 5/08/2000 (14)
        
        Yes, so look at what this means! (m) - lk 12:01 5/08/2000 (13)
        
        Some more stuff... - Rudy 14:29 5/08/2000 (3)
        
        two counterpoints (m) - lk 14:53 5/08/2000 (2)
        
        Last one (I swear) - Rudy 15:34 5/08/2000 (1)
        
        Well said Rudy...Amen (nt) - 323i 16:41 5/08/2000 (0)
        
        Re: Yes, so look at what this means! (m) - Kermit 13:07 5/08/2000 (2)
        
        umm, you know what we mean by step, right? - lk 14:18 5/08/2000 (1)
        
        I think YOU think Step is something that it is not - JG 14:30 5/08/2000 (0)
        
        Why do you keep insisting Step is significantly - different than other automatics? JG 12:20 5/08/2000 (5)
        
        My point (since obviously you missed it) - lk 14:32 5/08/2000 (4)
        
        Re: My point (since obviously you missed it) - Kermit 08:58 5/09/2000 (0)
        
        The bottom line - JG 14:46 5/08/2000 (1)
        
        no, not top fuel funny cars/dragsters. STREET CARS - with TC's!!! lk 14:58 5/08/2000 (0)
        
        Dragsters different, too much power for clutch. - Rudy 14:36 5/08/2000 (0)
  - Do it (more) - E.inVa 09:22 5/08/2000 (2)
    - Re: Do it (more) - Kermit 12:58 5/08/2000 (0)
    - I bet you could roost the manuals in step mode! - lk 09:37 5/08/2000 (0)
- Rudy, you suck, here's why! ;-) > - E.inVa 08:23 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Just got back from Summit Pt BMWCCA school - Mike Derucki 07:48 5/08/2000 (0)
- Very cool pictures! (nt) - Jake N 05:27 5/08/2000 (0)
- Great pictures. Are those BBS RXs on your car?(e) - John 04:33 5/08/2000 (1)
  - 17x8 BBS RX w/ Potenza S-02 PP 235/40-17 (e) - Rudy 09:46 5/08/2000 (0)
330 ordering - JJ 21:34 5/07/2000 (6)
- Re: 330 ordering - loki 22:14 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Power seats are part of the Prem pkg. so if you - also have SP you should have power. (e) 10:07 5/08/2000 (0)
- Ordered a 330Ci and it's already status 111 as of - Thursday. (e) 21:50 5/07/2000 (3)
  - Same here: Status 111, Prod # assigned. Wk 24 (m) - Ausgang 06:23 5/08/2000 (2)
    - I'm week 26. Last week in June. - (end) 10:05 5/08/2000 (1)
      - Week 26 also, Topaz/Black SP/PP/CD/Xe - MikeG 10:44 5/08/2000 (0)
323i Sport vs. Audi 2.8 Quatrro - Brenda 21:32 5/07/2000 (1)
- Re: 323i Sport vs. Audi 2.8 Quatrro - Anthony - Vancouver 09:01 5/08/2000 (0)
RE: Step Vs Manual debate -- enough is enough - Anthony - Vancouver 21:16 5/07/2000 (5)
- the answer is here... - krzys4 13:30 5/08/2000 (0)
- Well, yeah - but it's kinda like this... (m) - JohnRead 04:25 5/08/2000 (2)
  - When I was 17...(more) - JP 09:10 5/08/2000 (0)
  - Re: True - but... - Anthony - Vancouver 08:56 5/08/2000 (0)
- Agree, Finally some sanity... - Mark Seattle 21:21 5/07/2000 (0)
Passenger Mirror stopped going down in Rev.. - Brett 323ci 21:06 5/07/2000 (2)
- Re: Passenger Mirror stopped going down in Rev.. - Knicks Fan 21:15 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Thank you Knicks Fan.. so Simple - Brett 323c1 21:25 5/07/2000 (0)
More Norway Bashing (m) - fuselier 21:04 5/07/2000 (4)
- A Wrangler? WTF??? - Jon Shafer 23:02 5/07/2000 (2)
  - yeah, Wrangler (m) - fuselier 08:37 5/08/2000 (0)
  - Jeep General Manager? WTF??? (jon?) (m) - Albert 23:57 5/07/2000 (0)
- Welcome back...missed your "colorful" posts : ) - [e] TJ 21:38 5/07/2000 (0)
My own stereo upgrade saga (finally...) (long) - Bill in Austin 21:00 5/07/2000 (6)
- Finally, working on my install - Anthony 00:40 5/08/2000 (0)
- Stereo Upgrade - Lee 22:11 5/07/2000 (4)
  - stock speakers are MB Quart??? (m) - MikeG 07:08 5/08/2000 (3)
    - NO WAY!!! HK is not associated with MB (m) - cpick 10:01 5/08/2000 (2)
      - Re: NO WAY!!! HK is not associated with MB (m) - MB 10:06 5/08/2000 (1)
        
        then the EOM line probably isn't that great (nt) - MikeG 10:45 5/08/2000 (0)
i am always right ! - lk 20:48 5/07/2000 (2)
- I second that opinion. He can do non wrong.And his - crap smells like peaches and cream! 06:15 5/08/2000 (0)
- Looks like "lk" just switched to AOL. - This is fake, people. Ignore. 20:57 5/07/2000 (0)
DoNDoN****PLEASE ADVISE - don k. 20:36 5/07/2000 (1)
- Re: DoNDoN****PLEASE ADVISE - DoNDoN 22:21 5/07/2000 (0)
just tested S2000...whata piece of @#&@ - jc_miro 20:33 5/07/2000 (11)
- Wouldn't be too bad if you could get it at MSRP! - Joe 18:28 5/08/2000 (0)
- s2000 - Matt V 00:49 5/08/2000 (0)
- It is not a piece of ****. It's a great car. Jeez, - pull your head outa yer ass. (e) 22:17 5/07/2000 (0)
- learn how to drive first then, drive the s2000 - momo 22:16 5/07/2000 (0)
- At 6'2", I'd get guillotined by the roof in an - accident in that car (e) 21:58 5/07/2000 (0)
- my experience - steve 21:40 5/07/2000 (3)
  - I find it hard to believe E46s outnumber Accords - anywhere in the states (e) 22:15 5/07/2000 (2)
    - In Coral Gables, FL they Do (nt) - Hurricane 22:31 5/07/2000 (1)
      - in the Gables, everyone traded their Accords for - SUVs 07:42 5/08/2000 (0)
- you the piece of shit.. s2000 is an awesome car - mark g. 20:55 5/07/2000 (1)
  - relax man.... (more) - Mark@vfive 21:07 5/07/2000 (0)
English Town drag races were GREAT today !!!!!!!! - Redrum Nine 20:08 5/07/2000 (8)
- If u think that was good wait 4 the National event - May 18-21--go John Force(e)Steve 09:22 5/08/2000 (0)
- Whats a Mipa-Mipa? - Sorry for the ignorance 04:44 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: English Town drag races were GREAT today !!!!! - DoNDoN 22:22 5/07/2000 (1)
  - That skyline was the one that got DUSTED ! - Redrum Nine 17:13 5/08/2000 (0)
- I was there. What Skyline?? All I see were RICE - BURNERS n/t James 20:20 5/07/2000 (2)
  - its this fool with this ip address always posting - rice remarks.. 20:59 5/07/2000 (1)
    - WHAT THE FUCK is your prob?? Stop making racist - remarks n/t 23:10 5/07/2000 (0)
- Only one downfall, i saw only 4 Bimmers - Redrum Nine 20:10 5/07/2000 (0)
how do i reset brake pad service lights? - john m 20:07 5/07/2000 (2)
- Re: how do i reset brake pad service lights? - Bruce 20:31 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: how do i reset brake pad service lights? - john 20:09 5/07/2000 (0)
Washington, DC Deutsche Marque Concours - Fred Meloan 20:05 5/07/2000 (2)
- My favorites... - JST 21:52 5/07/2000 (1)
  - JST: Yes, I had the X5 3.0 for the week-end.... - Fred Meloan 04:59 5/08/2000 (0)
address - Gregor 19:39 5/07/2000 (0)
mytrle wood e-brake handle, is it available? - NeilM 19:37 5/07/2000 (2)
- Re: mytrle wood e-brake handle, is it available? - 85 325e and 00 328i in NC 16:01 5/08/2000 (0)
- Don't think so...but I wish it was too. Would look - sweet. [e] TJ 21:08 5/07/2000 (0)
Memorial Day Event - Gregor 19:36 5/07/2000 (0)
final orders for 2000 models - danny 19:32 5/07/2000 (1)
- Re: final orders for 2000 models - jlewis 21:23 5/07/2000 (0)
Will I always have to wait for parts from Germany? - Christine 19:30 5/07/2000 (7)
- I agree on the computer thing - DG2 19:45 5/07/2000 (6)
  - no parts for a gm tranny amaco?(E) - --- 19:54 5/07/2000 (5)
    - Just because it's made by GM, doesn't mean it's - identical to trans. in GM cars!!! (nt) 20:59 5/07/2000 (0)
    - They are replacing everything but transmission! - Christine 20:35 5/07/2000 (3)
      - Re: They are replacing everything but transmission - ph 01:04 5/08/2000 (1)
        
        My transmission story - Christine 07:24 5/08/2000 (0)
      - Re: They are replacing everything but transmission - nostep 01:01 5/08/2000 (0)
***Aerodynamic Kit** - sabastion 19:14 5/07/2000 (1)
- The one from Pacific is BMW, isn't it?(nt) - Dan Wu 11:42 5/08/2000 (0)
Rain-X Wheel Protectant - DB 18:55 5/07/2000 (0)
Optional Colors - Dennis 18:55 5/07/2000 (3)
- Re: Optional Colors - Jon Shafer 19:19 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Re: Optional Colors - GB 11:12 5/08/2000 (0)
- Jon Shafer the above question is for you - Dennis 18:56 5/07/2000 (0)
This Vette Defines the Term: 'Cop Magnet' - lk 18:50 5/07/2000 (10)
- Question for yah..... - Kev 07:28 5/08/2000 (3)
  - Coolpix 990 (m) - lk 09:17 5/08/2000 (2)
    - There's something wrong with the color balance (m) - mwang 13:22 5/08/2000 (1)
      - Very late afternoon sun (around 6:30PM) - lk 15:08 5/08/2000 (0)
- That thing is bad. Love the plate. - Marc 06:09 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Question for yah......... - Kev 07:07 5/08/2000 (0)
- What camera? Amazing picture! (e) - Chris 05:13 5/08/2000 (0)
- DAMN! Nice camera you got there lk! The quality is - excellent!! (nt) Imp 00:49 5/08/2000 (0)
- Hey Thats My Car...... - Brett 323ci 21:32 5/07/2000 (0)
- Nice pic, taken with Nikon 990 ? (nt) - Henry 21:25 5/07/2000 (0)
Alarm activation... - Jake N 18:18 5/07/2000 (9)
- "No Alarm" Activation; nose blinks & lights flash - more 21:06 5/07/2000 (0)
- Thanks guys... - Jake N 20:29 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Alarm activation... - DB 18:46 5/07/2000 (3)
  - Question about auto lock - Javier 19:10 5/07/2000 (2)
    - Re: Question about auto lock - DB 20:11 5/07/2000 (0)
    - I am sure it was BS. (more) - KHL 19:35 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Alarm activation... - Scott W 18:26 5/07/2000 (2)
  - Re: Alarm activation... - ///M Man! 20:17 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Re: Alarm activation... - Scott W 01:17 5/08/2000 (0)
330Ci color - 330Ci on order 18:06 5/07/2000 (3)
- Actually, there is an even nicer darker blue... - REP 03:07 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: that really dark blue color... (mo - Jon Shafer 18:22 5/07/2000 (1)
  - *wiping drool from face*...that car is beautiful!! - JustinR 23:19 5/07/2000 (0)
Sitting in the back of 323Ci - Riaz 17:58 5/07/2000 (0)
Clear corner install =help! - 1st bmw 17:39 5/07/2000 (7)
- Re: Clear corner install =help! - DB 18:17 5/07/2000 (6)
  - Thanks. Circle BMW same as enclosed instrtcs... - 1st BMW 18:23 5/07/2000 (5)
    - Re: Thanks. Circle BMW same as enclosed instrtcs.. - DB 18:32 5/07/2000 (4)
      - Appreciate the tips...will give it a try! thanks - 1st BMW 19:02 5/07/2000 (3)
        
        Anyone have pictures of front and rear? - loki 22:31 5/07/2000 (2)
        
        Here are some pics of mine.... - gmpnyc 17:05 5/08/2000 (0)
        
        Here are some pics of mine.... - gmpnyc 17:04 5/08/2000 (0)
More info on Norwegian general strike - John 17:30 5/07/2000 (2)
- New Article on the Strike - none 22:26 5/07/2000 (0)
- The link does not work. eom - Jack 17:51 5/07/2000 (0)
colour of the blue - colour 17:29 5/07/2000 (1)
- Estoril Blue is the M3 color...(M) - PP 17:54 5/07/2000 (0)
Why does everybody post anonymously? (nt) - Tim Annett 17:24 5/07/2000 (7)
- Because we are all dumbasses =) - ? 21:41 5/07/2000 (0)
- I always call myself nobody on this board - nobody 19:47 5/07/2000 (0)
- Becaue that is my real name. - (eom) 19:17 5/07/2000 (0)
- Why would anyone NOT post anoymously?? - Anon 18:48 5/07/2000 (1)
  - We are all freaks, that's what makes us US!!!! - Tim Annett 19:56 5/07/2000 (0)
- Because we're just a bunch of nameless computers. - (eom) 18:37 5/07/2000 (0)
- I don't know. - ...(nt) 17:31 5/07/2000 (0)
Just test drove 323 Convertible on test track - Andrew 17:24 5/07/2000 (2)
- To help you with you decision...(m) - John in IL 15:32 5/08/2000 (0)
- Nice writeup, thanks (m) - Imp 00:48 5/08/2000 (0)
we need a new message board (more) - BMW 16:57 5/07/2000 (2)
- Re: we need a new message board (more) - Alan 20:33 5/07/2000 (0)
- Yeah, you want to take the responsibility and - expense to set it up? Not likely.(m) 17:13 5/07/2000 (0)
***Steptronics vs Manual*** - Christian 16:39 5/07/2000 (22)
- E46 engine tuned for an Automatic (e) - AlanK 09:38 5/08/2000 (0)
- Just end it. STICK provides the ultimate driving - experience in my UltimateDrivingMachine 21:19 5/07/2000 (0)
- Manual's are more robust than "Slushbox's" - My Clutch VS. your torque converter 21:08 5/07/2000 (0)
- Do you live? In a bubble?? - Jimbob 20:54 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Zero to 60 runs aren't real-world driving! - That's the point some are making! 21:29 5/07/2000 (0)
- Check www.bmwusa.com, steptronic always slower(nt) - Andrew 17:00 5/07/2000 (15)
  - I guarantee you most drivers reading this are - slower w/ stick lk 18:56 5/07/2000 (14)
    - You're just jealous because you have the auto. - See ya! eom 06:10 5/08/2000 (0)
    - Exactly! Stupid stick drivers think they're faster - But step faster 99% of the time 20:35 5/07/2000 (0)
    - I guarantee you that we're not. Step is gimmick - for grandma and folks in traffic 19:16 5/07/2000 (10)
      - Idiot... - (nt) 20:36 5/07/2000 (2)
        
        Scintillating rejoinder...dumbass - (e) 22:22 5/07/2000 (1)
        
        Super IDIOT... well, at least you're super... - (nt) 23:44 5/07/2000 (0)
      - So, everybody except lk is an expert shifter - w/o being hard on transmission? 19:35 5/07/2000 (6)
        
        I'll race anyone with a 323i Auto any day.... - DrBimmer- 323i/5 spd. 12:26 5/08/2000 (0)
        
        This is ridiculous. - Rudy 23:19 5/07/2000 (1)
        
        SURE you can... - nt 23:47 5/07/2000 (0)
        
        One of the most cogent posts ever made. - right on the money. Rex (nt) 20:34 5/07/2000 (0)
        
        More people answer the newbies questions than - ask them. End of story. 20:10 5/07/2000 (0)
        
        You stated my opinion PERFECTLY. Your post should - go in the FAQ lk 19:47 5/07/2000 (0)
    - Re:Ridiculous - Gregor 19:04 5/07/2000 (0)
- i dont' know the exact time.... but - (more)~ 16:47 5/07/2000 (0)
springs on a 330cic??? - Baer 14:43 5/07/2000 (1)
- No springs for the convertible yet, may be out - late in the year.Evan...(nt) 16:09 5/07/2000 (0)
Jon Shafer! - .. 14:14 5/07/2000 (9)
- Re: Current Residual Values - Jon Shafer 14:47 5/07/2000 (8)
  - John - Current Residual Values - LB 18:51 5/07/2000 (2)
    - Jon - Sorry about the name misspelling... - LB 19:03 5/07/2000 (1)
      - Expect 65% as the base for 36 months (e) - Jon Shafer 19:41 5/07/2000 (0)
  - Re: Current Residual Values - Jon Shafer 14:54 5/07/2000 (4)
    - Jon I did lock in the rate (m) - rs 19:49 5/07/2000 (0)
    - Re: Current Residual Values - Dennis 18:21 5/07/2000 (2)
      - Re: application website for BMWFS... (mo - Jon Shafer 18:26 5/07/2000 (1)
        
        Thanks Jon - Dennis 18:50 5/07/2000 (0)
decent price for a used 2000 323ci - sunil 14:07 5/07/2000 (1)
- Good Range: Edmund's (low) to KBB (high) - Shoot for trade-in value. (e) dme 18:49 5/07/2000 (0)
What's good to clean the dash and doors - Derek 13:53 5/07/2000 (14)
- that link below mentions some good products... - ceb 01:21 5/08/2000 (0)
- I prefer the shiny look, so I use Formula 2001 at - least once/week. (m) dme 19:07 5/07/2000 (1)
  - ArmorAll will cause problems ......(more) - Redrum Nine 20:00 5/07/2000 (0)
- Don't use Armorall: more, - Tim Annett 14:15 5/07/2000 (10)
  - ArmorAll (& most others) are bad (more w/link) - ceb328ci 01:17 5/08/2000 (0)
  - Sounds like non-sense to me! - Skeptical 18:51 5/07/2000 (3)
    - hmm..... - Tim Annett 19:51 5/07/2000 (2)
      - Re: hmm..... - nobody 19:54 5/07/2000 (1)
        
        Re: hmm..... - Tim Annett 20:02 5/07/2000 (0)
  - Protection of Dash - tom 17:18 5/07/2000 (4)
    - Re: Protection of Dash - Tim Annett 17:27 5/07/2000 (3)
      - So Tim, would using Vinylex be bad too? - (e) 18:40 5/07/2000 (2)
        
        Re: So Tim, would using Vinylex be bad too? - Tim Annett 19:32 5/07/2000 (1)
        
        And, And, And, . . . (Lots More!!!!!) - Tim Annett 19:39 5/07/2000 (0)
pics of coupe - buck buck 13:52 5/07/2000 (2)
- http://e46fanatics.com/home/members.html (nt) - Jake N 13:57 5/07/2000 (0)
- go here - pKx 13:54 5/07/2000 (0)
Carpet not flush with console? Please look at Pic. - JRB 12:56 5/07/2000 (3)
- Are both sides of console the same? - DG2 17:03 5/07/2000 (0)
- sorry to see that, it would drive me crazy! (nt) - Suze 13:30 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Carpet not flush with console? Please look at - Jim in Oregon 13:21 5/07/2000 (0)
Pedals are finally installed...Pic Inside...!! - JRB 12:53 5/07/2000 (9)
- yes...i'm sure ur car "looks" faster now (e) - doggie 00:54 5/08/2000 (0)
- Any other tips?? - Silvy 22:23 5/07/2000 (0)
- What kind of shift knob are you sportin'? - Looks sharp (e) Kevin G 19:20 5/07/2000 (1)
  - MOMO - JRB 09:47 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Pedals are finally installed...Pic Inside...!! - Jim in Oregon 13:23 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Pedals look good - Scott W 13:11 5/07/2000 (1)
  - No, its just a Momo shift knob.. - JRB 09:47 5/08/2000 (0)
- It looks GREAT though! =) - Albert 12:57 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Ya,,it feels better on grip on the feet... - JRB 09:48 5/08/2000 (0)
should i order a 323? - brian 12:21 5/07/2000 (4)
- Re: should i order a 323? - Amy 14:48 5/07/2000 (2)
  - Re: should i order a 323? - dg 15:07 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Re: should i order a 323? - amy 23:22 5/07/2000 (0)
- Prob to mid July. approx 2 months for deliv. e - dme 12:33 5/07/2000 (0)
330 ordering question: premium options w/o - prem pkg? 12:16 5/07/2000 (6)
- Re: 330 ordering question: premium options w/o - DQ 20:14 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: 330 ordering question: premium options w/o - Fred Meloan 16:42 5/07/2000 (2)
  - Correction to previous info. - Fred Meloan 05:12 5/08/2000 (1)
    - Thank you very much for the info. (e) - Brian 19:12 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: 330 ordering question: premium options w/o - WhyNotLeather? 12:29 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Re: 330 ordering question, SP+PP = power SP seats? - loki 22:50 5/07/2000 (0)
IS300 spec!! Nice... but...(more) - TF-4 13:01 5/07/2000 (14)
- Probably won't get the IS200 here (more) - Rohith 17:11 5/07/2000 (2)
  - Re: Probably won't get the IS200 here (more) - Francis 18:25 5/07/2000 (1)
    - There are 2 versions of it (more) - Rohith 12:09 5/08/2000 (0)
- It's the equivalent of a fart on wheels. It stinks - (e) 17:06 5/07/2000 (0)
- Wait one more year... - steven 16:40 5/07/2000 (0)
- Who cares if block is Iron & rear brakes are solid - It's the results that matter 15:30 5/07/2000 (1)
  - The fact is, IS300 is more nose-heavy than (more) - Jspeed 20:34 5/07/2000 (0)
- lexus is300 have more stand feature that 328i - racer 14:02 5/07/2000 (5)
  - Lexus offers no stick; equals no chance. - Sorry. JST 14:12 5/07/2000 (4)
    - Disagree. Only 15% of 3-series is sold with stick. - Billy 03:04 5/08/2000 (3)
      - It's actually close to 50% in US higher in EU (e) - Chris 05:36 5/09/2000 (0)
      - Billy, check those statistics again (nt) - Nate 11:48 5/08/2000 (1)
        
        Maybe my memory is faulty, but I recall Jon Shafer - reporting the 15% number - Billy 23:28 5/08/2000 (0)
- Agree, but competition is good if you're a buyer. - dme 12:35 5/07/2000 (0)
Anyone bought rubber floor mats instead? - Deez Nuts 12:51 5/07/2000 (5)
- BMW rubber mats, inexpensive, and able to (m) - Mark Seattle 14:37 5/07/2000 (2)
  - what's the part # or specific name of the mats - so that i can look it up in catalog. 19:40 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Re: what's the part # or specific name of the mats - Mark Seattle 20:00 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Anyone bought rubber floor mats instead? - Jim in Oregon 13:00 5/07/2000 (0)
- Try BJ's or Costco - Darren 12:56 5/07/2000 (0)
Electric sunshade - any install experiences ? - Kat 12:20 5/07/2000 (4)
- Re: Electric sunshade - any install experiences ? - Vicky 14:21 5/07/2000 (3)
  - Re: Electric sunshade - any install experiences ? - Kat 15:02 5/07/2000 (0)
  - Re: Electric sunshade - any install experiences ? - Kat 15:00 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Re: Electric sunshade - any install experiences ? - Vicky 15:49 5/07/2000 (0)
I'll be away from the board for awhile... - Kris L. 12:20 5/07/2000 (5)
- Visit Stirling. Take a pic of my statue. - William Wallace 19:02 5/07/2000 (0)
- Enjoy the trip! Remember to pay the cable bill - (eom) Dave N 16:09 5/07/2000 (0)
- Enjoy - and tell us about the trip when return (e) - JBC 12:52 5/07/2000 (0)
- Have fun (eom) - Jim in Oregon 13:01 5/07/2000 (0)
- Safe Journey, visit Inverness and Nessy if sched. - permits. Mark Seattle 12:25 5/07/2000 (0)
2001 3 series - DG 12:19 5/07/2000 (1)
- Click on the FAQ link at the top of the page(eom) - Kris L. 12:29 5/07/2000 (0)
1st Day Wrap-Up on new 323Ci (m) - David 12:19 5/07/2000 (8)
- It would be very difficult to shift from 5 to 2. - Pull straight down and don't worry. dme 12:37 5/07/2000 (0)
- Trick for starting on hills (m) - Jerrod 13:00 5/07/2000 (0)
- Alarm Info - Scott W 12:43 5/07/2000 (2)
  - Re: Alarm Info - David 12:49 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Re: Alarm Info - Scott W 13:00 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: 1st Day Wrap-Up on new 323Ci (m) - DB 12:33 5/07/2000 (0)
- A note on your rev limiter comment - Kris L. 12:28 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Thank you, I didn't know that, I'll probably - get the Dinan stuff then 12:32 5/07/2000 (0)
Question about Sand Leather interior - Knicks Fan 12:12 5/07/2000 (7)
- Dri-Clean By Blue Coral - FoRT 16:44 5/07/2000 (0)
- you could match it w/dark exterior color - al 16:20 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Question about Sand Leather interior - Lakers Fan 12:28 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Question about Sand Leather interior - Art S 12:48 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Question about Sand Leather interior - DB 12:40 5/07/2000 (2)
  - About those Weathertech mats... - Knicks Fan 12:54 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Re: About those Weathertech mats... - DB 15:23 5/07/2000 (0)
What is a good trim for Silver/Red Combo? - Kit Chau 12:01 5/07/2000 (2)
- im going with white/red. Its racing color babyee - racer 13:01 5/07/2000 (0)
- Definitely aluminum! - e. dme 12:49 5/07/2000 (0)
How to remove the airbag warning on sun visor? - Shawn Walker 11:44 5/07/2000 (1)
- Use Non-acetone nail polish remover. Take < 5 min. - (m) 11:47 5/07/2000 (0)
How to remove the "airbag caution" sticker? - NaughtyBeemer 11:31 5/07/2000 (4)
- ARRGG!!! Peel the damn thing off!! - Name 11:42 5/07/2000 (3)
  - Arrgg!! It's "painted" on, not a sticker!! - You must not have an E46 (nt) 15:32 5/07/2000 (2)
    - Actually, the problem ones are the ones on the - sun visors (more) Dave N 16:13 5/07/2000 (1)
      - I used "Goof off" and it worked great!(e) - JeffW 16:33 5/07/2000 (0)
'00 323ci Convertible Delivery - Pejman 10:59 5/07/2000 (1)
- I have one too... pics and post(m) - John in IL 15:38 5/08/2000 (0)
2000 JD Power Complete Quality Ranking List. - Mark Seattle 10:33 5/07/2000 (2)
- Is that problems per 2000 car made or something - else? (eom) Goody4 00:42 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Rates are per 100 cars. Timeline = 1st 90 days. - (nt) Ausgang 07:37 5/08/2000 (0)
more diesel tuning (m) - SJD 10:27 5/07/2000 (0)
TRADING-IN for ACURA 3.2CL type S 260hp 30K - Mike 10:15 5/07/2000 (10)
- Honda's are good cars. But if your the type that - likes Hondas . . . JG 17:31 5/07/2000 (4)
  - Honda makes some great driver's cars - course - that wouldn't apply to you (e) 22:04 5/07/2000 (3)
    - Front wheel drive is for economy cars. Period. (m) - JG 10:09 5/08/2000 (2)
      - Are you saying NSX is FWD? Anyway, lumping Honda - Chris 05:46 5/09/2000 (0)
      - Real performance cars are RWD. FWD is for non- - drivers worried about snow traction. 13:02 5/08/2000 (0)
- Enjoy! It is an awesome car; I drove one. (eom) - colette 13:04 5/07/2000 (0)
- Have fun with your Honda CL! - (e) dme 12:38 5/07/2000 (2)
  - wow...how benign and inane. what a dearth of - creativity you have... 16:42 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Thanks for acknowledging the effectiveness of my - one-liner. dme 19:18 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: TRADING-IN for ACURA 3.2CL type S 260hp 30K - Norm 10:49 5/07/2000 (0)
Insight on Residual Values?? (more) - LB 10:02 5/07/2000 (5)
- What happens if I ordered the car in March - .. 14:11 5/07/2000 (0)
- Residuals worst at end of model year (more) - Chris 11:17 5/07/2000 (0)
- General Thought - DG2 10:14 5/07/2000 (2)
  - Re: General Thought (more info) - LB 10:37 5/07/2000 (1)
    - See Jon Shafer's post at time=14.14 - DG2 15:35 5/07/2000 (0)
Just ordered Week 22 328i Sedan (long) - 85-325e-NC 08:36 5/07/2000 (9)
- 328i's from SC?? - Mike A 11:02 5/07/2000 (1)
  - He said he was taking delivery (m) - Jerrod 11:17 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Just ordered Week 22 328i Sedan (long) - P351 10:31 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Just ordered Week 22 328i Sedan (long) - richard 10:14 5/07/2000 (1)
  - I would be surprised to know if the sales know(m) - Albert 10:55 5/07/2000 (0)
- Good choice! I'm waiting for almost the same (m) - Keith S 10:01 5/07/2000 (0)
- Are you getting (m) - Craig 09:49 5/07/2000 (2)
  - Yea, bought from Flow. Manfred Schmidt, no kidding - 85-325e-NC 14:32 5/07/2000 (1)
    - Well, i got mine from MANFRED TOO! - Craig 21:55 5/07/2000 (0)
Since 328 is changing to the 330; will 323 be 325? - Dooby 08:19 5/07/2000 (2)
- Re: Since 328 is changing to the 330; will 323 be - Waiting for Week 22 328i 08:37 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Re: Since 328 is changing to the 330; will 323 be - Jason 11:45 5/07/2000 (0)
someone please explain - Frances 08:11 5/07/2000 (3)
- And you people think *I'M* cranky??!!?? :) (e) - fuselier 20:53 5/07/2000 (0)
- #1-Seen 1, seen them all #2-Invoice + % markup - #3-Somebody has to be 1st #4-Yes #5-No 11:23 5/07/2000 (0)
- get a real name Frances - (end) 11:19 5/07/2000 (0)
BMW GPS - T 06:32 5/07/2000 (6)
- Love my Navigation... - Toshiyo 19:44 5/07/2000 (2)
  - Off by several miles!! - Jack 11:38 5/08/2000 (0)
  - Re: Love my Navigation... - Kat 09:56 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW GPS - Kat 11:36 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Re: BMW GPS Review @ Edmunds.com - Lokki 15:58 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW GPS (long) - stan 10:13 5/07/2000 (0)
Need aftermarket wood dash kit - RC 05:19 5/07/2000 (0)
I've been naughty (more) - SJD 04:00 5/07/2000 (0)
What happens to the 323i in 2001? - Didi 02:08 5/07/2000 (2)
- It get's a 2.5 L engine..no specs yet - 85-325e-NC 09:52 5/07/2000 (1)
  - 323 already has a 2.5L engine :-) - nobody 10:19 5/07/2000 (0)
need a color code on topaz blue E46 n e one???? - maxxe 02:06 5/07/2000 (1)
- Re: need a color code on topaz blue E46 n e one??? - SFjim 09:56 5/07/2000 (0)
Whoa! Slow that Audi down! - CantDrive55 01:53 5/07/2000 (0)
Order a New 330i or not?! HELP! - MJ 01:21 5/07/2000 (8)
- Re: Order a New 330i or not?! HELP! - Andy 13:00 5/07/2000 (0)
- What's the big deal with the sunroof? (m) - Jerrod 11:25 5/07/2000 (4)
  - an extra 1 1/2 inches of headroom. EOM - bonzo 12:09 5/07/2000 (3)
    - How tall are you? (m) - Jerrod 12:13 5/07/2000 (2)
      - Can't wear a helmet in E46 with a sunroof if you - are 6'2 or more (e) 22:07 5/07/2000 (1)
        
        6' 4" with a 32 inch inseam - MJ 21:13 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Order a New 330i or not?! HELP! - 85-325e-NC 08:16 5/07/2000 (1)
  - THANK YOU - Order a New 330i or not?! - MJ 21:22 5/07/2000 (0)
2001 323 - danny 00:35 5/07/2000 (1)
- Re: 2001 323 - Amy 14:52 5/07/2000 (0)
pics pics??? - mojoe 23:42 5/06/2000 (2)
- Re: pics pics??? - SFjim 09:49 5/07/2000 (1)
  - oops...try this one - SFjim 09:51 5/07/2000 (0)
323i Test drive - SJ 23:07 5/06/2000 (13)
- Get a 5-Speed! Big difference vs. step - dme 12:44 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: 323i Test drive - Good enough for ..... - Anthony - Vancouver 11:28 5/07/2000 (0)
- Kick-down button - you might have missed it - DG2 10:22 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Is there really a kickdown button? I only have the - manual tran. 20:24 5/07/2000 (0)
- Engine is deceptively quite and smooth (e) - Keith S 10:05 5/07/2000 (0)
- Glued to seat means the suspension is not balanced - TF-4 03:02 5/07/2000 (1)
  - TL 'feels' faster than 328i, but the truth is... - 328 is faster (Just tested) 03:04 5/07/2000 (0)
- The 323 experience - KS 00:55 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: 323i Test drive (Steptronic comments) - loki 00:35 5/07/2000 (1)
  - Pretty much in Sport mode all the time - SJ 01:20 5/07/2000 (0)
- The Audi doesn't blow your hair back either. - So please....(e) 00:30 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: 323i Test drive - dee 00:21 5/07/2000 (0)
- Re: 323i Test drive - BHT 23:27 5/06/2000 (0)
323ci-- sport pkg. vs. winter in New England - LL 22:37 5/06/2000 (6)
- suggestion - krzys4 08:39 5/07/2000 (3)
  - Re: suggestion - nobody 10:09 5/07/2000 (2)
    - Re: suggestion - David 12:39 5/07/2000 (1)
      - Of course it needs balancing but just the first - installation. (m) 19:43 5/07/2000 (0)
- Suggestion: Get winter tire + 15" steel rims. - nobody 22:52 5/06/2000 (0)
- here's an option - Rohith 22:46 5/06/2000 (0)
Super/Turbocharging Question (m) - C 21:26 5/06/2000 (2)
- Turbo'ing isn't practical - Rohith 22:43 5/06/2000 (1)
  - Re: Turbo'ing isn't practical - dknkgp 01:38 5/07/2000 (0)
No good pictures of white 323/8 Ci in Archive - LB 21:02 5/06/2000 (12)
- pics of white - here you go 23:57 5/06/2000 (0)
- Hope this helps....328Ci - FoRT 21:43 5/06/2000 (0)
- Re: No good pictures? - Jon Shafer 21:32 5/06/2000 (9)
  - Now that's a collection!!! (m) - Siper2 07:57 5/07/2000 (0)
  - Orient Blue 323Ci? - Lee 23:00 5/06/2000 (3)
    - Yep that's a "special order"... (mo - Jon Shafer 23:02 5/06/2000 (2)
      - Re: How much? And how long for delivery? - Lee 23:07 5/06/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Special Orders - Jon Shafer 23:13 5/06/2000 (0)
  - That's a 323Ci.. You could tell by the rims - Me.. 22:27 5/06/2000 (2)
    - Re: My "project car" - Jon Shafer 22:50 5/06/2000 (1)
      - damn! no buyers..... - sco_b 00:32 5/07/2000 (0)
  - you rock john shafer! - sco_b 21:43 5/06/2000 (0)
Harmon Kardon Upgrade Info (long) - LB 20:58 5/06/2000 (14)
- I have to dissagree - Eaton Blumenstein 16:17 5/07/2000 (0)
- "95% of normal people" What is "Normal people"? r - you normal people? Pancho 12:38 5/07/2000 (7)
  - Look you flamers below, it bothers me when people - (m) Pancho 18:05 5/07/2000 (0)
  - Could you be a bigger idiot? Probably not. - nt 17:16 5/07/2000 (1)
    - And your name is? - Pancho 17:58 5/07/2000 (0)
  - Re: - LB 13:32 5/07/2000 (0)
  - Actually, Pancho, you're just an Idiot. - You are silly. 13:12 5/07/2000 (2)
    - Name coward? - Pancho 17:58 5/07/2000 (1)
      - Spend less time here, more time learning GRAMMAR - you idiot. 20:02 5/07/2000 (0)
- Did you have the vibration problem that others - have had? Fix it? nt 00:41 5/07/2000 (0)
- I agree totally....(e) - AL 00:03 5/07/2000 (0)