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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2000 week 46
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.

Please post pics of silver 330ci with BMW clears.. - SilverBmw 23:52 11/19/2000 (4)
- Re: Please post pics of silver 330ci with BMW clea (pic) - Kev@E46Fanatics.com 23:58 11/19/2000 (3)
  - those are 19"s right? (nt) - Bimmer Kid 14:13 11/20/2000 (0)
  - Question: Are clears the transparent plastic that - BMW330xi-S4couple 11:46 11/20/2000 (0)
  - Thank You (nt) - SliverBmw 10:02 11/20/2000 (0)
Where can I buy a RD sport front spoiler type R35? (nt) - AlexKim 23:32 11/19/2000 (1)
- They have them @ bavauto.com, I to am getting this - Jake 10:38 11/20/2000 (0)
Automatic side mirror adjustment when in reverse - jimmy 23:19 11/19/2000 (2)
- like lk said, keep your switch in the left positio - n, then it will work! racer 23:27 11/19/2000 (0)
- make sure the selector switch is in left position - lk 23:21 11/19/2000 (0)
Can Nav system be installed after purchase??? - monetteboy 23:04 11/19/2000 (6)
- Yes and no... (pic) - Roberto 23:26 11/19/2000 (5)
  - $1800, no tv unlike euro, and casstte only....nah - Brandon 22:22 11/20/2000 (0)
  - cassette makes the whole dash look old-tech - lk 01:00 11/20/2000 (1)
    - Umm..even with an LCD screen to it's right? - Don Black 06:48 11/20/2000 (0)
  - Re: Yes and no... - monetteboy 23:29 11/19/2000 (1)
    - Don't have pic but easy to describe (m) - mwang 04:28 11/20/2000 (0)
What are "clears"? - Videophile 23:04 11/19/2000 (4)
- bird poop - Fran 23:40 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Thanks for the helpful post. - MG 00:29 11/20/2000 (0)
- Re: What are "clears"? (pic) - Roberto 23:36 11/19/2000 (0)
- Short for clear turn signal indicators (nt) - Rohith 23:29 11/19/2000 (0)
Will the E46 M3 turn signal lenses fit on a 330ci? (nt) - SilverBmw 22:56 11/19/2000 (0)
BMW 330Ci and Leasing - Benjamin 22:49 11/19/2000 (0)
Hey Jon Shafer... - JonM 22:08 11/19/2000 (3)
- Probably more Internet business than he can handle (nt) - mwang 22:32 11/19/2000 (2)
  - Psssst... - JonM 23:31 11/19/2000 (1)
    - So why post a rhetorical question? Bored? :p (nt) - mwang 00:08 11/20/2000 (0)
330Ci 550 mile review (long) (url) - Nick D'Amico 22:00 11/19/2000 (7)
- Re: 330Ci 550 mile review (long) - BMW330xi-S4couple 11:55 11/20/2000 (0)
- having same buzzing from speakers, comes and goes - '01 325ci SteelGrey NJ 08:37 11/20/2000 (1)
  - For buzzing speakers, someone mentioned the fix is - BMW330xi-S4couple 11:59 11/20/2000 (0)
- Did you consider a E36 M3 as an alternative? - Dean 22:40 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Re: Did you consider a E36 M3 as an alternative? - Nick D'Amico 23:32 11/19/2000 (0)
- Any special reason you bought in Berkeley? - jpherit 22:31 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Re: Any special reason you bought in Berkeley? - Nick D'Amico 23:33 11/19/2000 (0)
New Tires - Ben 21:47 11/19/2000 (1)
- Re: New Tires - Pirelli P-Zero Rosso (nt) - Nick South 01:11 11/20/2000 (0)
Anybody ever heard of "racing fuel" at Unocal76? - (m) -- Solarbeat 21:17 11/19/2000 (4)
- all you ever wanted to know about gas... (url) - dp 21:57 11/19/2000 (0)
- As name suggests, it's racing fuel (m) - JST 21:48 11/19/2000 (0)
- Sometimes you can even find 104 octane. - CD-55 21:28 11/19/2000 (0)
- Wondering the same- we have it at Exxon in PA. (nt) - DT 21:18 11/19/2000 (0)
330xi v. 320 C Class - Schusher 21:13 11/19/2000 (7)
- Re: 330xi v. 320 C Class - New 330xier 14:21 11/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 330xi v. 320 C Class - Daniel Teh 13:15 11/20/2000 (0)
- Test drove both today - ordered 330i (more) - RichieRich 00:23 11/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 330xi v. 320 C Class - Adam in NV 22:19 11/19/2000 (0)
- Depends on what's your preference (m) - Rohith 21:48 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: 330xi v. 320 C Class - ed 21:26 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: 330xi v. 320 C Class - Hmmm... 21:19 11/19/2000 (0)
Any1 heard of 330 w/"M Package" and 6 speed? (nt) - (e)Curious 20:44 11/19/2000 (21)
- RacDyn will convert your 5speed to 6speed for $7 (nt) - plus your orignal tranny -HW 21:40 11/19/2000 (2)
  - $7?!? how much $ for converting step to 6speed man - racer 23:14 11/19/2000 (1)
    - I meant around $7KUSD - HW 23:26 11/19/2000 (0)
- YES!! - I have one. Sweet car 20:47 11/19/2000 (17)
  - Troll - . 21:14 11/19/2000 (14)
    - Interior shot (pic) - M330ci 22:10 11/19/2000 (7)
      - Duh middle steering wheel spoke is solid on M3 - lk 02:05 11/20/2000 (1)
        
        It's called visual sarcasm. - Duh. 12:53 11/20/2000 (0)
      - Try a bettter photoshop hoax next time - Dean 22:43 11/19/2000 (0)
      - Needles on the instrument cluster are RED for an - M. Goody4 22:20 11/19/2000 (3)
        
        I know, I Love them! - M330ci 22:26 11/19/2000 (2)
        
        Hehe, you're a real joker, they were white - when I first saw the photo -HW 22:32 11/19/2000 (0)
        
        You're showing white in your "M". Back to Photo - shop. Goody4 22:31 11/19/2000 (0)
    - No troll my friend. Here are some pics (pic) - M330ci 22:09 11/19/2000 (5)
      - Your Photoshop skills are really pathetic - Ken 00:10 11/20/2000 (1)
        
        I did this in 2 seconds. I wasnt trying to impress - any1 you dumb fuck 08:45 11/20/2000 (0)
      - Your photoshop skills are seriously lacking (nt) - derek 22:47 11/19/2000 (0)
      - Interesting... u got both M330i and M330Ci (m) - cy 22:26 11/19/2000 (1)
        
        Yes I cant get enough of these cars. Why get 1 - when you can get 2?? 22:28 11/19/2000 (0)
  - Details please. - (e)Curious 21:06 11/19/2000 (0)
  - it must be a week 30 with loose steering... (url) (nt) - CD-55 20:51 11/19/2000 (0)
Anyone know the best BMW Dealer in WA?? - Michael 20:42 11/19/2000 (1)
- Re: Anyone know the best BMW Dealer in WA?? - bob 08:35 11/20/2000 (0)
IMPORTANT : A couple of Questions re my new car ? - Sylvester, 212-547 3587 New York USA 20:41 11/19/2000 (5)
- Troll (nt) - . 21:14 11/19/2000 (0)
- Funny how he makes fun of Starbucks yet he knows (nt) - the exact terminology they use. 20:52 11/19/2000 (0)
- You must be a Troll. - HW 20:49 11/19/2000 (2)
  - Close, I'd say he was a dickhead instead - David 20:53 11/19/2000 (1)
    - Well, "dickhead" would imply that he had one, so (nt) - I'd call him an ass. 20:55 11/19/2000 (0)
I want to apologize to everyone on this board - Dale Thomas 20:40 11/19/2000 (5)
- GET WELL SOON....Godspeed - BC 21:31 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Get well, Get well soon.... - from the staff at J.Peterman [Seinfeld] 21:45 11/19/2000 (0)
- No problem Dale, but what did you do on here - that you think was so bad, David 20:44 11/19/2000 (2)
  - Were you a Bush or a Gore Guy - Just courious 20:48 11/19/2000 (1)
    - Re: Were you a Bush or a Gore Guy - Dale Thomas 21:08 11/19/2000 (0)
330 Power Rear Sun Shade- Does anyone favor it? - BMW330xi-S4couple 20:38 11/19/2000 (1)
- Get tints instead. Sunshade is for - Old Ladies 20:48 11/19/2000 (0)
Jim in Oregon, Updated "How to" for Pedal Install (url) - JawKnee 20:37 11/19/2000 (0)
has anyone installed a electic compass - jayb 20:26 11/19/2000 (0)
VDO Trials Gauge wanted - Frank 20:26 11/19/2000 (0)
Fran - hard top questions....(m) - dd 19:31 11/19/2000 (2)
- Response (url) (pic) - Fran 23:36 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Fran - thanks for the follow up. I actually...(m) - dd 23:13 11/20/2000 (0)
Buffalo Snow - MikeD 19:30 11/19/2000 (10)
- Re: Buffalo Snow - Marko 17:19 11/20/2000 (0)
- DSC question. - CD-55 20:39 11/19/2000 (6)
  - Re: DSC question. - Lauren 10:41 11/20/2000 (0)
  - I've seen BMW's DSC demo (in snow) and (more) - FTD 07:03 11/20/2000 (1)
    - True, also if on steep hill and stopped on ice - may need some spin, David 09:24 11/20/2000 (0)
  - Only an idiot would suggest shutting the DSC.. (m) - dd 20:57 11/19/2000 (2)
    - guess engineers who built the car are idiots - BOGS 22:19 11/19/2000 (0)
    - Re: Only an idiot would suggest shutting the DSC.. - Dui 21:49 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: wiper fliud - Lance R 19:41 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Absolut????????? - BMW 20:36 11/19/2000 (0)
Photoshop - John 19:30 11/19/2000 (4)
- from your favorite software vendor. - Get the Manual with a LEGIT version 20:29 11/19/2000 (2)
  - FYI: Adobe has try-out versions you can d/l - lk 10:17 11/20/2000 (0)
  - LOL - You're funny! 20:49 11/19/2000 (0)
- from your favorite software vendor. - Get the Manual with a LEGIT version 20:29 11/19/2000 (0)
OT: Anyone have a FujiFilm MX-1200 DigiCam? - Jon Caldito 19:09 11/19/2000 (1)
- I have one........ - Fran 23:42 11/19/2000 (0)
BMW's stated 0-60 times inaccurate? - Scott 19:05 11/19/2000 (7)
- UK magazines got 6.7 sec 0-60 - Rick B 03:16 11/20/2000 (0)
- Stick times are usually conservative - mwang 21:54 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW's stated 0-60 times inaccurate? - Rohith 21:34 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW's stated 0-60 times inaccurate? - David 19:18 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW's stated 0-60 times inaccurate? - Jim in Oregon 19:15 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Footnote...more - Jim in Oregon 19:22 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW's stated 0-60 times inaccurate? - 330dreams 19:13 11/19/2000 (0)
lock the door by remote when the engine isrunning? - CG 19:05 11/19/2000 (3)
- Re: lock the door by remote when the engine isrunn - AYN330Ci 09:43 11/20/2000 (0)
- I've opened the trunk with key in ignition (more) - FTD 07:10 11/20/2000 (0)
- Re: lock the door by remote when the engine isrunn - Jim in Oregon 19:19 11/19/2000 (0)
My First BMW , aka Serious Car-Love - ed 19:02 11/19/2000 (4)
- I feel the same. Enjoy the car! - Barb325i 07:25 11/20/2000 (0)
- Read the Automobile Magazine December issue- (nt) - you're not alone in your praise. 20:37 11/19/2000 (0)
- Congrats! ...I share your enthusiasm. (nt) - Bob L. 20:33 11/19/2000 (0)
- good write up, enjoy your car :) - racer 19:06 11/19/2000 (0)
ACS BodyKit on Silver Sedan (pic) (nt) - TheSlk 18:45 11/19/2000 (3)
- Here's the proper link (url) (nt) - Thunda 21:17 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: ACS BodyKit on Silver Sedan (pic) - TheSlk 19:03 11/19/2000 (0)
- pic doesn't work - yul 19:00 11/19/2000 (0)
Is extra 1yr service plan worth 600$, I didn't get (nt) - it / 325Coupe 18:42 11/19/2000 (2)
- No...it will cover 45k oil change, and that's - about it! nt Paul 01:21 11/21/2000 (0)
- Not to me, I didn't want it either, if they try - to sell you an add on, it's not worth it 18:47 11/19/2000 (0)
Dealer just got in the 1st Steel Blue 330Ci - with gray leather. Don't like it. (m) 18:41 11/19/2000 (1)
- I ordered black leather, only cars around had gray - Qgar 19:52 11/19/2000 (0)
Came across www.mbnz.org remind you of something? (nt) - EOM 18:41 11/19/2000 (0)
Survey: about what RPM level do you switch to 2nd? (nt) - 325Coupe 18:25 11/19/2000 (3)
- 3000 - 3500 (to start) and possible at lower - rpms (m)-HW 19:44 11/19/2000 (0)
- 3000 to 4000 (nt) - CD-55 19:09 11/19/2000 (0)
- 4000 normal driving, 6000 during play time - David 18:30 11/19/2000 (0)
camaros and mustangs always try and speed past (m) - 325Coupe 18:23 11/19/2000 (32)
- Man, that was a popular post, maybe I'll write mor - like that/ 325Coupe 10:12 11/20/2000 (0)
- I used to drive a Trans Am... - Spoiler 00:18 11/20/2000 (0)
- Believe me, those people make me wish I got a used (nt) - E36 M3 instead. 20:57 11/19/2000 (5)
  - Unfortunately, A Z28 SS will out run it too - Z28 SS has like 325HP 21:58 11/19/2000 (4)
    - A plain Z28 will too, it has around 305HP - we can't race much, but we look good 22:07 11/19/2000 (3)
      - i prefer design over box with 4wheels - racer 23:24 11/19/2000 (2)
        
        Me too, that is why I bought an E46 and not a dumb - ass F-Body car, David 08:35 11/20/2000 (1)
        
        Must have been spanked by an F-Body! (url) (pic) - Warren K. 13:06 11/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 325 can't keep up- too heavy & slow! - EOM 19:28 11/19/2000 (7)
  - true, but looks better to most people, plus BMW - shows you are out of High School (More) 19:37 11/19/2000 (6)
    - Re: true, but looks better to most people, plus BM - Ralph Empaynado 11:25 11/20/2000 (1)
      - I agree, wish I could afford both the speed and - the bling, bling, (M3), only 24 though 11:48 11/20/2000 (0)
    - Re: Who say high-school students can't drive BMWs? - 330xi_Daemon 20:05 11/19/2000 (0)
    - Not so, that depends on location. - HW 19:50 11/19/2000 (2)
      - True. The high school where my son(more) - Barb325i 07:29 11/20/2000 (1)
        
        and their worked hard all their lives for it, not - Ed - 328Ci 09:40 11/20/2000 (0)
- Old guys in the Porshes? - They are the slowest drivers! 19:24 11/19/2000 (0)
- Here's how it goes... - racer 19:16 11/19/2000 (2)
  - LOL- They get pissed when ignored! - Trust Me. 22:35 11/19/2000 (1)
    - I have a girlfriend that is like that too - David 08:37 11/20/2000 (0)
- I can't find anybody to race. - CD-55 19:06 11/19/2000 (0)
- Geesh, Escorts almost beat me in my - 323Ci (w/manual) . . . gutless!-nt 18:50 11/19/2000 (1)
  - LMAO, they have 110 HP and no torque, you must - not know how to drive 5-speed 18:56 11/19/2000 (0)
- I get that too, but I also got it in my last car - a riced out '94 Integra LS Coupe, David 18:32 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Don't get self-righteous... - Chad 18:30 11/19/2000 (7)
  - Honda Insight has faster qtr. mi. time than (more - FTD 07:19 11/20/2000 (0)
  - I've seen V6 Camaro/Mustangs doing the - same thing though, Oh well 18:35 11/19/2000 (4)
    - Doesn't matter, to them the words Camaro and - Mustang are enough (m) -HW 19:55 11/19/2000 (3)
      - Your right, I have a 323Ci which is nothing - special performance wise but (more), 20:10 11/19/2000 (2)
        
        Nothing like a bit of stereotyping... - JST 21:58 11/19/2000 (1)
        
        NE1 see the episode of Simpsons where - HW 22:17 11/19/2000 (0)
  - good points/ but no grandpas yet - 325Coupe 18:35 11/19/2000 (0)
Anyone else on the Figaro vessel?Heard fromdealer? - Brian in NJ 17:31 11/19/2000 (1)
- my west coast wk 41 delivered to dealer on 11/14 - 325Coupe 18:27 11/19/2000 (0)
painting moldings - John from jersey 17:25 11/19/2000 (2)
- I have it done on my white 328i... - Ky 02:16 11/20/2000 (0)
- It sure would look better painted,Ci here, matches - Craig 17:34 11/19/2000 (0)
Are BMW dealers willing to negotiate??? - Zam 16:56 11/19/2000 (6)
- Re: Are BMW dealers willing to negotiate??? - Ziv 16:02 11/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Are BMW dealers willing to negotiate??? - chet 07:36 11/20/2000 (1)
  - Re: Are BMW dealers willing to negotiate??? - David 09:43 11/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Are BMW dealers willing to negotiate??? - BMW330xi-S4couple 20:57 11/19/2000 (0)
- you should get for $1,000 off M.S.R.P. or more - if high volume dealer (More) 18:29 11/19/2000 (0)
- If you're near Detroit - FORGET IT! - dennis 17:01 11/19/2000 (0)
Anybody think they have the BEST LOOKING COUPE ? (nt) - SORRY is COUPE . ---- LMAO.....Wildcat 15:59 11/19/2000 (2)
- And the winner is.......(m) (url) (pic) - MarkV 18:33 11/19/2000 (0)
- I know mine is the best ! - 325Coupe 18:09 11/19/2000 (0)
325Ci vs 330Ci - Couper 15:58 11/19/2000 (5)
- Thanks for all of your responses!!! - Couper 18:58 11/19/2000 (0)
- I just received my 325Ci (m) - 325Coupe 18:15 11/19/2000 (0)
- Sorta like asking whether to buy a 27'' or 32'' TV - derek 16:59 11/19/2000 (1)
  - LMAO, that is the best way of putting it I've seen - on here, good job, David 17:08 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: 325Ci vs 330Ci - David 16:51 11/19/2000 (0)
Just got my new 330xi - 330xi_Daemon 15:51 11/19/2000 (2)
- Re: Just got my new 330xi - Brian in NJ 17:45 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Re: Just got my new 330xi - 330xi_Daemon 19:53 11/19/2000 (0)
New BMW Screensaver set (url) - Fred Meloan 15:38 11/19/2000 (0)
which is faster?? - eugene 15:32 11/19/2000 (5)
- none - carkid 15:35 11/19/2000 (4)
  - Re: none - 330xi_Daemon 15:53 11/19/2000 (3)
    - Re: none - Kenboi 16:06 11/19/2000 (2)
      - Re: none - E 16:55 11/19/2000 (1)
        
        Re: none - carkid 11:29 11/20/2000 (0)
325Ci with sport package - Couper 15:31 11/19/2000 (2)
- I paid about 850$ more for pwr seats w/my 325Ci/SP - 325Coupe 18:10 11/19/2000 (0)
- Nope - Spoiler 15:38 11/19/2000 (0)
Anybody think they have the BEST LOOKING COUPLE ? (nt) - POST PICTURE PLEASE. ----Wildcat 15:18 11/19/2000 (6)
- OOOOOOOOOOOppppsss is COUPE pic I want..... DOH!!! - SORRY is COUPE . ----Wildcat 15:56 11/19/2000 (0)
- You want pictures of couples? Doing what? - Afraid to ask why 15:24 11/19/2000 (4)
  - Just want to See Some Nice Couple out there : ) - POST PICTURE PLEASE. ----Wildcat 15:33 11/19/2000 (3)
    - Here's a Real Nice Couple! (pic) - MarkV 19:29 11/19/2000 (0)
    - My girfriend & I are a nice couple. What type of - pic do u want of us??????? Eric 15:52 11/19/2000 (1)
      - His and her BMW's, of course. This is a 3 series - board, right? LeeB 16:54 11/19/2000 (0)
I just drove a new 330ci at the dealer and the - steering is MUCH tighter than my week 30 15:04 11/19/2000 (1)
- You're a troll (m) - Anti-Troll 18:37 11/19/2000 (0)
4 Weeks and I just love my 330xiA !!! (long!) (url) (pic) - Lars Hedberg 14:46 11/19/2000 (0)
What's the weight of the E46 sedan? (nt) - Brian S 14:38 11/19/2000 (3)
- 10% too heavy, dammit... - Light=Fast 23:01 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: What's the weight of the E46 sedan? - Fred Meloan 15:15 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: What's the weight of the E46 sedan? - Robotnik 15:08 11/19/2000 (0)
LOL... Lorinser now offers products for the (nt) - 300M and Grand Cherokee HAHA 14:35 11/19/2000 (1)
- FYI, Lorisner has offered the kits for over a yr!! - euroboy 17:06 11/20/2000 (0)
RE: BJ newsletter on oil change and maintenance - HW 14:29 11/19/2000 (0)
FOR SALE: 330CI M Double Spoke 68 wheels - Greg 14:06 11/19/2000 (2)
- Whats your style? (n/t) - Craig 14:18 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Re: Whats your style? (n/t) - Greg 19:45 11/19/2000 (0)
Riceboys on Speedvision (nt) - AG 14:05 11/19/2000 (6)
- Those Integra Rs beat our BMWs almost every - week in racing, that sucks, David 17:48 11/19/2000 (5)
  - what kind of integra could do that?not R for sure - CG 19:14 11/19/2000 (2)
    - Probably more to it than just 0-60 times. (nt) - HW 19:59 11/19/2000 (0)
    - They have won the title 3 years in a row in a - class that BMWs race in (More), David 19:26 11/19/2000 (0)
  - E46 needs to lose some weight to be competitive. - nobody 19:06 11/19/2000 (1)
    - agree, the 3er feels sluggishly heavy at times - HW 20:01 11/19/2000 (0)
Sedan pics w/Mille Miglia MM11-2 wheels? (e) (nt) - David B 14:03 11/19/2000 (4)
- quality of Mille Miglia? Weight, and durability? - Ed - 328Ci 14:19 11/19/2000 (1)
  - bought a set of MM spiders for my saab with SP9000 - Mike G, Atlanta 15:59 11/19/2000 (0)
- 16 inch wheels - link (url) - AM 14:12 11/19/2000 (0)
- 16 inch wheels (pic) - AM 14:11 11/19/2000 (0)
Anyone else get a 325Ci...(pics please) - Cush 13:54 11/19/2000 (2)
- Re: Anyone else get a 325Ci...(pics please) (url) - Jon Page 07:56 11/20/2000 (0)
- no pics yet, but rec'd mine fri. night at Crevier - 325Coupe 18:29 11/19/2000 (0)
Airbag warning light came on (m) - Rob 13:26 11/19/2000 (1)
- Re: Airbag warning light came on (m) - Bimmer Tech 13:47 11/19/2000 (0)
Put on my Winter Tires Today (m) (url) (pic) - MarkV 13:04 11/19/2000 (17)
- I like those rims, I may get those for my snow - tires, are they 17in, thanks, David 17:13 11/19/2000 (1)
  - They are 17"(nt) - MarkV 18:21 11/19/2000 (0)
- nice, but i can't tell what color you car is? - jeremy 16:20 11/19/2000 (3)
  - Orient Blue & Beige Leather (nt) - MarkV 18:22 11/19/2000 (2)
    - that's my second pick after alpine white on grey - 325Coupe 18:25 11/19/2000 (1)
      - Great choice! (m) - MarkV 18:28 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Put on my Winter Tires Today (m) - Craig 14:21 11/19/2000 (0)
- Nice rims - cost of gov't 13:42 11/19/2000 (0)
- Do you use that........? - Marko 13:31 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Only When the Roads Are Clear (m) - MarkV 13:40 11/19/2000 (0)
- Nice but..... - Andy 13:14 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Thanks for the Heads Up! (m) - MarkV 13:34 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Put on my Winter Tires Today (m) - tony 13:11 11/19/2000 (4)
  - Re: Put on my Winter Tires Today (m) - MarkV 13:37 11/19/2000 (3)
    - Re: But, don't cold temperatures (m) - Chad 14:44 11/19/2000 (2)
      - Re: But, don't cold temperatures (m) - Marko 16:08 11/19/2000 (0)
      - Don't think cold temperatures will hurt (m) - MarkV 14:51 11/19/2000 (0)
WTB sport wheels and tires..this email address . - Tim Pirtle 12:42 11/19/2000 (0)
WTB sport wheels and tires - Tim Pirtle 12:42 11/19/2000 (0)
What's the risk of buying long-distance? - Gene Lee 12:41 11/19/2000 (6)
- Re: What's the risk of buying long-distance? - BMW330xi-S4couple 17:56 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: What's the risk of buying long-distance? - Dennis 17:49 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: What's the risk of buying long-distance? (pic) - Tim in Mn 13:15 11/19/2000 (3)
  - Re: What's the risk of buying long-distance? (pic) - Gene 15:06 11/19/2000 (2)
    - Re: What's the risk of buying long-distance? - Tim in Mn 15:16 11/19/2000 (1)
      - Santa Barbara (more) - BM 01:14 11/20/2000 (0)
test only (nt) (nt) - 325Coupe 12:24 11/19/2000 (3)
- Gina: We have a test board. (m) - Fred Meloan 12:30 11/19/2000 (2)
  - Thank you, but what link, sorry I'm new at this - 325Coupe 12:38 11/19/2000 (1)
    - On the main page, under "Browse A Message Board" (nt) - Richard in NY 13:56 11/19/2000 (0)
Any suggs. for external mods to new white E46 (m) - 325Coupe 12:21 11/19/2000 (3)
- Re: Any suggs. for external mods to new white E46 - Greg 13:51 11/19/2000 (2)
  - Let me know how you tint works out, thanks - 325Coupe 18:01 11/19/2000 (1)
    - Here's the Tint Laws - clearman 15:55 11/20/2000 (0)
Fred Meloan - emergency brake question (m) - 325Coupe 12:14 11/19/2000 (7)
- Thanks Fred and rg, I feel much better - 325Coupe 18:03 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Fred Meloan - emergency brake question (m) - Fred Meloan 12:27 11/19/2000 (5)
  - Really? My understanding was that the hand - brake used a separate drum setup... rg 14:34 11/19/2000 (3)
    - "rg" is probably correct (more) - Fred Meloan 15:28 11/19/2000 (2)
      - You're welcome. I'm no E46 expert but - I'm familiar with this setup (more) rg 23:15 11/19/2000 (0)
      - It's a separate drum brake inside the rotor. - JRE 19:19 11/19/2000 (0)
  - Thanks again Fred! (m) - 325Coupe 12:35 11/19/2000 (0)
Fred Meloan - (nt) - 325Coupe 12:09 11/19/2000 (0)
FSB - you once mentioned starting in 2nd gear (m) - 325Coupe 12:07 11/19/2000 (6)
- Here's what helped me.... - ceb 19:55 11/19/2000 (1)
  - thank you ceb, i will try that, although (m) - like that/ 325Coupe 10:21 11/20/2000 (0)
- thanks derek and HW - 325Coupe 17:59 11/19/2000 (0)
- I wouldnt start from 2nd but... - derek 15:17 11/19/2000 (2)
  - You're right, I think I was referring to traffic - FSB 12:18 11/20/2000 (0)
  - Yep, if you're on a decline you can (m) - HW 17:43 11/19/2000 (0)
325xi Lease - Alan 12:01 11/19/2000 (4)
- Danger of putting money down on Lease. - Dil 09:35 11/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 325xi Lease (url) - BMW330xi-S4couple 18:24 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: 325xi Lease - Cush 13:47 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: 325xi Lease - Fred Meloan 12:50 11/19/2000 (0)
FSB - you once mentioned starting in 2nd gear (m) - 325Coupe 12:00 11/19/2000 (0)
purchase a ceritfied used or new????? need help - tony 11:46 11/19/2000 (2)
- Re: purchase a ceritfied used or new????? need hel - Dennis 18:20 11/19/2000 (0)
- 2 oil chages free every 15K, my dlr insist OK - but they feel fine now / 325Coupe 11:53 11/19/2000 (0)
test (nt) - 325Coupe/SP/Alp.White..more 11:36 11/19/2000 (0)
PLEASE HELP: Soft-top v. Hard-top Convertibles - Ting 11:33 11/19/2000 (3)
- Here are your options - Fran 11:47 11/19/2000 (2)
  - how about soft-tops? - Ting 13:15 11/19/2000 (1)
    - 50% of your problem - Richard in NY 14:05 11/19/2000 (0)
More 330cic pics (url) (pic) (nt) - Fran 11:31 11/19/2000 (1)
- Please can we see u with your top off - Stuart Bladen 04:41 11/20/2000 (0)
M3 Wheels on a 330ci? - Nelson Au 10:54 11/19/2000 (1)
- Only the front E46 M3 wheels will fit all around. - Rears will not fit the rear. (e) Sean 12:53 11/19/2000 (0)
Can i get a 325i ECU for my 323i. - Ros 10:44 11/19/2000 (1)
- Engines are different - markjenn 11:26 11/19/2000 (0)
Please post Black/Tan 330i w/SP pics - NJ_Consultant 10:28 11/19/2000 (0)
Thermostat sensor - jolson 10:27 11/19/2000 (2)
- Re: Thermostat sensor - KenA 17:49 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Thanks Ken... - BMW Fan 18:16 11/20/2000 (0)
Saw a Z8 on Leopoldstrasse in Munich today! - great car, but 360 is better. Rex nt 10:16 11/19/2000 (1)
- along with 3 E46 M3's and a 911 GT3 (very hot) - Rex nt 10:17 11/19/2000 (0)
MOTHERS - Car Wash Soap - Leaves streaks! - Goble 10:06 11/19/2000 (5)
- use a smaller amount-about 1/2 oz per 5 gals water - (e) Steve 08:20 11/20/2000 (0)
- I use Mothers car wash,no problem. Are you (more) - FTD 07:40 11/20/2000 (0)
- I use Megiures car wash (m) - Keith S 10:37 11/19/2000 (2)
  - Re: I use Megiures car wash (m) - Goble 11:50 11/19/2000 (1)
    - Re: I use Megiures car wash (m) - DrBimmer 13:32 11/19/2000 (0)
OT: anyone consider Audi 2.7T? - Sam 09:39 11/19/2000 (7)
- Audi + Turbo = No Sale - Son ofa M3 21:44 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: OT: anyone consider Audi 2.7T? - Dennis 17:59 11/19/2000 (0)
- My neighbor just bout one last night. - DrBimmer 13:33 11/19/2000 (0)
- If I had 40 to spend it would have been a A6. (m) - VooDooAddict 10:43 11/19/2000 (0)
- A 4-door more spacious than a coupe? Whoda' thunk - it? Also turbocharged! (eom) hts 10:29 11/19/2000 (0)
- lots of problems with turbos on those, new 3.0T - coming in a yr. or 2. Rex nt 09:48 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Only one turbo problem and has been fixed......... - Stu B 19:25 11/19/2000 (0)
new wheel pics and mods... (url) (pic) - ChrisA 09:23 11/19/2000 (5)
- Where did you get those Type 71's in 17"? - Luis Martin 17:12 11/19/2000 (0)
- tell me more about the gear knob - arnab 13:43 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Response - ChrisA 13:53 11/19/2000 (0)
- All I see is a set of Magics? Where are the Type (nt) - 71's??????? 12:04 11/19/2000 (0)
- Looks Good(What grade tint is that?) - TheSlk 10:35 11/19/2000 (0)
ordered 325sedan, production scdule site? - dan 09:05 11/19/2000 (7)
- Re: ordered 325sedan, production scdule site? (url) - BMW330xi-S4couple 18:29 11/19/2000 (0)
- Sorry Dan! Only the selling dealer can (m) - Fred Meloan 09:39 11/19/2000 (5)
  - Re: Sorry Dan! Only the selling dealer can (m) - dwp 19:21 11/19/2000 (1)
    - Re: Sorry Dan! Only the selling dealer can (m) - Fred Meloan 07:35 11/20/2000 (0)
  - Re: How about BMWNA ? - Dennis 18:09 11/19/2000 (1)
    - Re: How about BMWNA ? - dwp 19:23 11/19/2000 (0)
  - thanks for the info Fred (nt) - dan 11:45 11/19/2000 (0)
test - dan 09:02 11/19/2000 (0)
Any benefit to using 93 vs 91 octane fuel? - CD-55 08:03 11/19/2000 (7)
- Absolutely - under certain conditions...(m) - Matt D. 15:59 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Any benefit to using 93 vs 91 octane fuel? - Frank Whitehead 14:14 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Any benefit to using 93 vs 91 octane fuel? - Fred Meloan 09:48 11/19/2000 (4)
  - Re: Any benefit to using 93 vs 91 octane fuel? - cheepy 12:00 11/19/2000 (2)
    - Re: Any benefit to using 93 vs 91 octane fuel? - Fred Meloan 12:12 11/19/2000 (1)
      - Re: Any benefit to using 93 vs 91 octane fuel? - dwp 19:27 11/19/2000 (0)
  - Here in MA 89 costs almost as much as 93... - DanL 10:02 11/19/2000 (0)
"00" 323iA delivered 9/24/00 @ dealer - Lance R 07:53 11/19/2000 (1)
- Sorry Lance R! The last 323 is still on (m) - Fred Meloan 09:30 11/19/2000 (0)
Americans in Germany - Steve 07:21 11/19/2000 (2)
- Basically, no, unless you are looking to buy (m) - HM3SC 14:32 11/19/2000 (0)
- Oops, I meant - Hamann Motorsport in Germany! - Steve 07:31 11/19/2000 (0)
I just upgraded my tires/rims...will speedometer - be off. AOM 06:37 11/19/2000 (5)
- Thanks! (nt) - OM 03:28 11/20/2000 (0)
- another good website for tire size changes (url) (nt) - Mike G, Atlanta 10:22 11/19/2000 (0)
- another good website for tire size changes (url) (nt) - Mike G, Atlanta 10:22 11/19/2000 (0)
- Try this great site for tire size comparisons. (url) - Dwayne M. 08:30 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: I just upgraded my tires/rims...will speedomet - Robotnik 07:07 11/19/2000 (0)
BMW Patches - dennis 05:57 11/19/2000 (1)
- Try here... (url) (nt) - DT 13:38 11/19/2000 (0)
can u get a non-step auto for the E46? - Robotnik 05:31 11/19/2000 (4)
- Yes- but only if it's a '99 model. (nt) - DT 10:01 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: can u get a non-step auto for the E46? - Cush 09:06 11/19/2000 (0)
- Nope (nt) - Larry in TN 07:09 11/19/2000 (0)
- step is an option so you dont have to get it - BOGS 05:37 11/19/2000 (0)
Japanese 5 spoke rims I forgot the site (more) - Vincent W 04:44 11/19/2000 (3)
- Re: Japanese 5 spoke rims I forgot the site (more) - Joe 04:58 11/19/2000 (2)
  - thanks, any idea which shop selling them? (nt) - Vincent W 05:06 11/19/2000 (1)
    - you can buy them here - Joe 05:14 11/19/2000 (0)
Performance Exhaust Question... (MORE) - extream 323i 03:28 11/19/2000 (5)
- Hamann DTM twin duel exhust system - $2400 (m) - HM3SC 23:42 11/19/2000 (0)
- Some advice - more - TE Shea 08:15 11/19/2000 (2)
  - Ok, so which exhausts are full cat back systems? (nt) - Frank Fabbrocino 12:27 11/20/2000 (1)
    - Re: Ok, so which exhausts are full cat back system - David 12:33 11/20/2000 (0)
- I have the UUC exhaust... (m) - JohnRead 06:43 11/19/2000 (0)
Aftermarket Audio NEED PIC - RichieRich 03:01 11/19/2000 (0)
Convertible Hardtops v. Soft tops... need input! - Ting 02:15 11/19/2000 (0)
Are BMW's proned to problems? - Jon 01:05 11/19/2000 (14)
- Re: Are BMW's proned to problems? - JetBlackBimmer 10:03 11/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Are BMW's proned to problems? - Don 20:18 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Are BMW's proned to problems? - BMW330xi-S4couple 18:09 11/19/2000 (0)
- Mine is...many, many times to the dealership. - Chris B. 18:08 11/19/2000 (0)
- Consumer Reports Gives The E46 Cars A - 1/2 Red Circle, Better Than Average 17:34 11/19/2000 (0)
- 5,500 miles/4 months/ no problems, Great car! - Eric 13:55 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Are BMW's proned to problems? - Prince 12:53 11/19/2000 (0)
- 330i 2 months 5000 miles not a single problem. (nt) - Wayne47 10:18 11/19/2000 (0)
- Probably no more than any other make... (m) - Noel - Wk 42 325cic 09:06 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Are BMW's proned to problems? - James Ellis 09:05 11/19/2000 (0)
- 26,000 miles later... (m) - JohnRead 06:47 11/19/2000 (1)
  - 26,000 miles in about a year? If I drove as much (nt) - as you, I would lease. 17:35 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Are BMW's proned to problems? - BAS 06:42 11/19/2000 (0)
- 3rd month.. my car is at the dealer.. (m) - Lady330i 04:53 11/19/2000 (0)
replacing 330 tape for aftermarket cd. - tc 01:04 11/19/2000 (2)
- not standard size, will have to modify easier - Jay Gans 12:06 11/19/2000 (1)
  - best dealer - Ziv 14:01 11/20/2000 (0)
reply to:"If you "dont" care that much about ... - Anthony (BC) - 330i sport 00:30 11/19/2000 (0)
What dealer in MD is the best? - Couper 00:29 11/19/2000 (7)
- What about VOB?('cause it's the closest one) (nt) - Couper 12:43 11/19/2000 (0)
- Heishman good but $$$$; Passport had good deal (m) - JST 10:23 11/19/2000 (0)
- Heishman, no service yet though. - mrroos 07:01 11/19/2000 (0)
- Heishman is my choice, as well (m) - MarkV 03:15 11/19/2000 (0)
- Do NOT go to Tischer!!! - MD328 03:13 11/19/2000 (0)
- I too like Heishman's .. but only for buying. - Don Black 00:52 11/19/2000 (0)
- In DC Area Heishman is best all around - Roup1 00:42 11/19/2000 (0)
Best way to clean wood trim? - Andrew99 23:32 11/18/2000 (2)
- or OrangeGlo for a little shine.... (n/m) - Ting 11:37 11/19/2000 (0)
- I use a wet soft cotton cloth and then dry with a - soft cotton towel. (e) Sean 23:52 11/18/2000 (0)
Thoughts after 250km...(long) - Stumpy330i 23:23 11/18/2000 (1)
- Re: Thoughts after 250km...(long) - Bruce Kolofske 06:31 11/19/2000 (0)
Brought my camera with me again today... {{{ - (pic) - }}} Jon Shafer 23:17 11/18/2000 (6)
- How about some pics w/ steel blue and lite grey? - Midnight 19:22 11/19/2000 (0)
- Really sharp,classy (pic) - Marko 13:45 11/19/2000 (0)
- Somewhat OT question for Jon: - Pascal 04:42 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Brought my camera with me again today... { (pic) - Darrell 01:19 11/19/2000 (0)
- That is an ugly looking office in the backround (pic) - Good thing I do not work there.Evan(nt) 23:34 11/18/2000 (1)
  - Heh, that's Jon's office, and yes the floors are (nt) - that reflective - mwang 16:09 11/19/2000 (0)
New high performance brakes (pic) - Giorgio 23:12 11/18/2000 (3)
- Re: New high performance brakes (pic) - John from jersey 17:19 11/19/2000 (0)
- 330's breaks are good enough, 911 break on 330 is (pic) - overkill i think racer 23:31 11/18/2000 (0)
- kewl 911. nothing's wrong with the 330i brakes. (pic) - Dave 23:19 11/18/2000 (0)
Am I being deceived by my dealer? Advice please. - FirstBMW325i 23:00 11/18/2000 (7)
- Re: Just for future reference - 330xi_Daemon 20:17 11/19/2000 (0)
- Thanks everyone! (nt) - FirstBMW325i 19:03 11/19/2000 (0)
- Get on the phone - Lance R 08:14 11/19/2000 (0)
- According to the FAQ ... (url) - Helmlein 04:59 11/19/2000 (0)
- Another datapoint - Paul 02:57 11/19/2000 (0)
- Had similar situation... (m) - Mike Saunders 23:13 11/18/2000 (1)
  - Re: Can BMWNA Give Info? - Dennis 23:32 11/18/2000 (0)
E46 Order.. - Chris 22:51 11/18/2000 (1)
- Re: E46 Order.. err E46 m3 wrong board lol (nt) - Chris 23:03 11/18/2000 (0)
Changin Front Bummper on 330i - yul 22:35 11/18/2000 (0)
Everyone happy with 330Xi? - Dakar95 22:31 11/18/2000 (2)
- Re: Everyone happy with 330Xi? - Laurie 07:38 11/19/2000 (1)
  - Re: Everyone happy with 330Xi? - BMW330xi-S4couple 18:36 11/19/2000 (0)
Interior Blk. question ?? - Lance R 22:11 11/18/2000 (2)
- My Blk Interior has grey roof also. - CD-55 07:58 11/19/2000 (0)
- Re: I've been told only on M3 - shazam 04:09 11/19/2000 (0)
FS: brand new 19inch Hartge Classics for sale (url) (pic) - Mike 22:05 11/18/2000 (0)
service - Veronica 21:57 11/18/2000 (0)
Delete chrome option - Andy 21:46 11/18/2000 (1)
- My euro 318ci has blacked trims [[[ (url) (pic) (nt) - ]]] Jugy 04:41 11/19/2000 (0)
How can I make my 330i sedan unique and faster? (nt) - KV24 20:56 11/18/2000 (9)
- Put a Honda logo on the front! - RonZ 08:07 11/19/2000 (2)
  - Won't be faster without Type-R or VTEC sticker. (nt) - Scott 10:35 11/19/2000 (1)
    - mugen sticker is faster i think... - racer 17:23 11/19/2000 (0)
- Keep it stock (no-one else does) & gut interior nt - Mike 22:15 11/18/2000 (0)
- LK - good one, I laughed my ass off! - Bob 22:12 11/18/2000 (0)
- Clears, Tint, Aero Kit, 17in wheels, Jim C intake - and future shark injector, David 22:01 11/18/2000 (1)
  - No - you missed his point. He said unique... - jwebster 22:23 11/18/2000 (0)
- Re: How can I make my 330i sedan unique and faster - founders 21:24 11/18/2000 (0)
- Drive it off a cliff - lk 20:58 11/18/2000 (0)