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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 21
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.

Info on the 2002 3-Series... - Don W. 23:43 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone have their window regulators replaced (m) - Johns Doe 23:43 5/27/2001 (6)
- Replaced due to scraping sounds - steve 02:52 5/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone have their window regulators replaced ( - Faris 21:37 5/28/2001 (0)
- Absolutly. Worked Free of charge. Warrenty - Anthony-NJ 10:38 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone have their window regulators replaced ( - Docray1 08:42 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone have their window regulators replaced ( - Docray1 08:37 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: window regulators replaced - Clyde 06:19 5/28/2001 (0)
Test drove WRX. No M3 killer, very nice perf. Ugly - Ed 328Ci 23:28 5/27/2001 (6)
- WRX is going for $22,500 around here, a steal! - (e) Chris 11:46 5/28/2001 (0)
- A modified 323 could beat a WRX! - Sooty Pooh! 01:42 5/28/2001 (1)
  - Yeah... with a supercharger. The truth hurts... - oliie 01:49 5/28/2001 (0)
- $500 boost controller suddenly makes it m3 killer - lk Bored 00:47 5/28/2001 (2)
  - And a ticking time bomb. It's already 14.2 psi - stock! (e) Chris 11:45 5/28/2001 (0)
  - Still ugly with a cheap interior. Nice track car - Ed 328Ci 01:04 5/28/2001 (0)
JL subs, amp and box for sale - merlin328 23:09 5/27/2001 (1)
- Where are you located? - Ci FLY 16:20 5/28/2001 (0)
2002 3-Series Video. Yikes!! (url) - Matt 22:57 5/27/2001 (1)
- No worries. ti not coming to US. (nt) - Kaz325iT 23:05 5/27/2001 (0)
BMW 330 Converible with 4 wheel drive - Stan 22:47 5/27/2001 (2)
- Why would BMW create a model like this? - PG 22:58 5/27/2001 (1)
  - It would also be excessively heavy. (NT) - jpherit 23:03 5/27/2001 (0)
Does the automatic gearshift lever just pop off (nt) - like the manual one? 22:41 5/27/2001 (2)
- Troll, why don't you sit on it and find out? (nt) - cellodude 23:51 5/27/2001 (1)
  - I was asking how to get the lever off for console - addition, Troll 08:33 5/28/2001 (0)
Oil light on @ 6100miles, BMW will charge for top - oliie 22:23 5/27/2001 (10)
- doesnt that light mean low oil PRESSURE?!? - lk Bored 01:26 5/28/2001 (1)
  - light comes on when switiching car off so.... - oliie 01:36 5/28/2001 (0)
- Thanks for info, BMW has topped up FOC ! :-) - oliie 23:06 5/27/2001 (0)
- It is not abnormal to use a qt at 6100 miles (nt) - put in a quart! Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:03 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Oil light on @ 6100miles, - jpherit 22:59 5/27/2001 (0)
- Does BMW say that, or your dealer? - Chris Blessing 22:25 5/27/2001 (4)
  - Update (m) - oliie 22:46 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Dealer, i agree (m) - oliie 22:37 5/27/2001 (2)
    - Don't fold - Chris Blessing 09:43 5/28/2001 (0)
    - Re: Dealer, i agree (m) - jon hull 09:42 5/28/2001 (0)
FYI.Service bulletin on tilt-down passenger mirror - SoCal 330i 22:18 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: FYI.Service bulletin on tilt-down passenger mi - Pat 11:13 5/28/2001 (1)
  - Only if you have the premium package - SoCal 330i 11:24 5/28/2001 (0)
Passenger door window moves up and down randomly?? - Alan-328Ci 22:14 5/27/2001 (1)
- Re: Passenger door window moves up and down random - Chris Blessing 22:24 5/27/2001 (0)
is an alignment required after changing tires? - mr tl 22:13 5/27/2001 (8)
- thanks...small story - mr tl 12:55 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: is an alignment required after changing tires? - albemarle28 06:51 5/28/2001 (0)
- Generally yes - Chris Blessing 22:20 5/27/2001 (5)
  - Alignment is independent of tires... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:18 5/27/2001 (4)
    - Re: Alignment is independent of tires... - Chris Blessing 09:48 5/28/2001 (3)
      - BTW... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 10:12 5/28/2001 (0)
      - I don't think the tire can create sufficient... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 09:58 5/28/2001 (1)
        
        Re: I don't think the tire can create sufficient.. - Chris Blessing 10:03 5/28/2001 (0)
anyone tried Phillips BlueVisions? - ed 22:07 5/27/2001 (0)
Steel Grey Metallic - Jason 325i 21:58 5/27/2001 (2)
- My 330xi - Steel Gray (url) - demtem 07:58 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Steel Grey Metallic - RickC 22:24 5/27/2001 (0)
330cic wind deflector cost? - sanjose330cic 21:34 5/27/2001 (4)
- Circle has it (url) - Chris Blessing 22:36 5/27/2001 (3)
  - Thanks, but wanted convertible deflector info (url) - sanjose330cic 22:39 5/27/2001 (2)
    - About $325 (url) - slsman 330ci cab 00:10 5/28/2001 (1)
      - Thanks! - sanjose330cic 00:20 5/28/2001 (0)
2001 Top 10 Engine List - Includes BMW 3.0 (url) (nt) - JP in TO 21:34 5/27/2001 (1)
- Chart at end of page with 27 tested engines shows - Nissan's *I6* in the Maxima. Oops! 21:49 5/27/2001 (0)
Why are there no sedan convertables? - aaa330i 21:18 5/27/2001 (6)
- Find a nice 60s Lincoln Continental. :) (nt) - Kaz325iT 00:30 5/28/2001 (0)
- Probably has to do with structural rigidity (nt) - alee 21:21 5/27/2001 (4)
  - It does .. (m) - Karl G 21:30 5/27/2001 (2)
    - Re: It does .. (m) - Maxy 22:59 5/27/2001 (1)
      - Just turned 17 on saturday actually ;-) (nt) - Karl G 03:23 5/28/2001 (0)
  - It definitely has to do with structural rigidity.. - Brian 330Cic 21:27 5/27/2001 (0)
What do you use to touch up wheel scrapes - Weedman 21:03 5/27/2001 (0)
HK Dynamat Fix Help - Weedman 21:02 5/27/2001 (0)
Metallic Paint - Jason 325i Step 20:52 5/27/2001 (1)
- Depends on how much detailing you want to do... - aaa330i 21:15 5/27/2001 (0)
Thinking of ordering a 325i... - Don W. 20:51 5/27/2001 (4)
- Consider Cutter Motors in Santa Barbara! - jpherit 22:43 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Thinking of ordering a 325i... - Steve325xi 21:15 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Thinking of ordering a 325i... - Jason 325i Step 21:00 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Thinking of ordering a 325i... - Don W. 21:10 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone heard this "break-in" procedure before? (url) - JP in TO 20:35 5/27/2001 (4)
- I concur, RTFM (m) - Chris Blessing 21:54 5/27/2001 (0)
- Get real. Y do people invent these urban myths - and wives tales? RTFM! nt 20:40 5/27/2001 (2)
  - I agree: but the dude who wrote it got 20 mpg.... - JP in TO 20:46 5/27/2001 (1)
    - and nobody EVER exaggerates MPG...(nt) - skw 00:50 5/28/2001 (0)
NE1 know a store that carries Lexol products? (nt) - audikiller 20:27 5/27/2001 (6)
- www.autobarn.com - David 19:22 5/28/2001 (0)
- your bmw parts counter probly has it - lk Bored 01:27 5/28/2001 (0)
- Audi dealers carry it. - cosmo 22:37 5/27/2001 (0)
- iirc, pepboys carries it... (nt) - Tammy Harrison 20:30 5/27/2001 (2)
  - http://www.lexol.com/dealers.html (nt) - Tammy Harrison 20:32 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Thanks! - audikiller 20:40 5/27/2001 (0)
Where's my engine coolant going? No leaks vsbl (nt) - yet down 2 inches in a month-n/t 20:04 5/27/2001 (9)
- 2 inches per month seems excessive but..... - (more)....rg 20:35 5/27/2001 (0)
- If you live in a... - Chris Blessing 20:16 5/27/2001 (5)
  - Re: If you live in a... - albemarle28 06:55 5/28/2001 (2)
    - Re: If you live in a... - Chris Blessing 09:51 5/28/2001 (1)
      - E46 reservoir IS part of the sealed system - evaporation isn't an option-nt 16:38 5/28/2001 (0)
  - Hey folks, it's a sealed 18+psi system - If cap was loose I'd C steam, no?n/t 20:26 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Indeed sir. (nt) - Chris Blessing 21:48 5/27/2001 (0)
- Tighten the coolant reservoir cap (nt) - JP in TO 20:16 5/27/2001 (0)
- If you live in a... - Chris Blessing 20:16 5/27/2001 (0)
anyone elses car leak? - JamesR 20:00 5/27/2001 (1)
- There was a post few days back....(m) - Karl G 20:09 5/27/2001 (0)
Nav question - Chris 19:55 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: Nav question - Jim in Oregon 20:12 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Nav question - Chris Blessing 19:56 5/27/2001 (0)
ATTENTION: All BLACK bimmer Owners (kinda long) - Dennis 19:52 5/27/2001 (16)
- Re: ATTENTION: All BLACK bimmer Owners (kinda lon (pic) - newbieguy 09:59 5/28/2001 (0)
- Black for those who really want to care for .... - steve 03:00 5/28/2001 (0)
- It - steve 02:55 5/28/2001 (0)
- It - steve 02:55 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: I had a black 323i - Nav330Ci 01:21 5/28/2001 (0)
- Black is gorgeous but a pain in the ass... - FrankF 01:11 5/28/2001 (0)
- Thanx all for the reply (nt) - Dennis 21:38 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: ATTENTION: All BLACK bimmer Owners (kinda lon (url) - Don W. 21:04 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Don't claybar new paint-it's an abrasive! (nt) - JP in TO 21:44 5/27/2001 (0)
- The fricking salesmen dont know what they are... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 20:19 5/27/2001 (0)
- Don't ever take it to brush car wash! (nt) - JP in TO 20:17 5/27/2001 (0)
- Black is a color you'll love to hate :) (more) (url) - alee 20:07 5/27/2001 (0)
- Black is _terrible!_ Just look @ the used cars - on the lot you'll know Y!-n/t 20:03 5/27/2001 (0)
- they probably just have silver in stock - noel330Ci 19:59 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: ATTENTION: All BLACK bimmer Owners (kinda lon - Chris Blessing 19:58 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Bought Black and Starting to Regret it (long) - DJ 09:59 5/28/2001 (0)
New Spy Pictures... (more) (pic) - Karl G 19:49 5/27/2001 (5)
- Re: New Spy Pictures... (more) - Jon Shafer Bored 23:40 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Here's my dealer (too bad its not a color pic) (pic) - DrBimmer 10:39 5/28/2001 (0)
- Whoa! Look closely and you will see several... - LMC 20:30 5/27/2001 (0)
- "Spy Pictures" of Cutter Motors (pic) - kinda OT . . . . n/t 19:52 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: "Spy Pictures" of Cutter Motors (pic) - Nukekid 21:51 5/27/2001 (0)
Radio question - Chris 19:41 5/27/2001 (0)
P21 vs ZAZINO - Tony 19:31 5/27/2001 (0)
OK, CD changer experts. Need your advice... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:26 5/27/2001 (0)
BMW Survey - Quest 19:08 5/27/2001 (4)
- Re: BMW Survey - e-noir 18:47 5/28/2001 (1)
  - I got the welcome package last week but still no - demtem 19:03 5/28/2001 (0)
- 6 Weeks For Me - No Survey - demtem 19:11 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Ditto for me... (nt) - PPS-325xiT 21:52 5/27/2001 (0)
Windscreen for E46 Ci replacement - HELP! - Neil 19:05 5/27/2001 (0)
help: power seat will not go backwards - d330ci 18:51 5/27/2001 (3)
- hehe. No offense, but I continue to advocate bells - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:01 5/27/2001 (2)
  - please, I am looking for advice (nt) - d330ci 19:53 5/27/2001 (1)
    - it is definitely under warranty. go see your local (nt) - dealer. Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:56 5/27/2001 (0)
OK...I'm a moron....but what are clears? (nt) - Macdude 18:48 5/27/2001 (11)
- Why do they call them clears? - They are really white lights. 20:11 5/27/2001 (2)
  - The lenses are "clear" as opposed to amber.(m) - Karl G 20:17 5/27/2001 (1)
    - A true "clear" would be transparent. i.e Lexus - OEM's are white. 00:05 5/28/2001 (0)
- the easiest +6hp mod you'll ever make - lk Bored 19:47 5/27/2001 (4)
  - Don't forget the 15hp from Roundel Valve Stems - Macdude 22:41 5/27/2001 (0)
  - how does it give the car 6 more hp? - Jeremy 21:48 5/27/2001 (1)
    - M badges give you 25hp (more) - alee 22:30 5/27/2001 (0)
  - How come the rice rockets got more? - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:49 5/27/2001 (0)
- Stay with the ambers, it's like the Nehru suit... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:39 5/27/2001 (0)
- Thanks for askin...been feeling like a fool myself (nt) - aaa330i 19:05 5/27/2001 (0)
- Clear lens to replace orange lens on lights. - Bennett 19:00 5/27/2001 (0)
>>>>>>>>>>> (pic) - Rich 18:44 5/27/2001 (13)
- Nice Installation - Re: Antenna - 325xisA 21:08 5/27/2001 (0)
- Looks a little torn already... - FlorMatt 19:48 5/27/2001 (4)
  - Looks like a home made installation; - a little crude, no? -n/t 19:54 5/27/2001 (2)
    - I'd like to see you do better... - srcstc 20:36 5/27/2001 (1)
      - well, I do have the factory Nav and it looks - pretty clean+I can use my A/C vents-nt 20:42 5/27/2001 (0)
  - what are you talkin about? Torn where? - Rich 19:51 5/27/2001 (0)
- NOW you worry about tearin up the car? LOL! - lk Bored 19:47 5/27/2001 (0)
- another pic (pic) - Rich 18:45 5/27/2001 (5)
  - Re: another pic - Laura 22:09 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Thanks Laura - srcstc 03:15 5/28/2001 (0)
  - Re: another pic - 325xisA 21:09 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Re: another pic - Black/Black 330Ci Nav /19 BBS 19:39 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Thanks - Rich 19:51 5/27/2001 (0)
anyone order from procarparts.com for clears? - ab formerly avusblue.com almost topaz 18:33 5/27/2001 (0)
RE: test drove X5 4.4 at Brian Jessel BMW - Anthony - 330i jet blk sport/pp 18:00 5/27/2001 (2)
- They still have that grey 330Ci in the showroom? - bol 19:49 5/27/2001 (0)
- How often do you need to seat 7 and can't take 2nd (nt) - car? 19:08 5/27/2001 (0)
Jon/Fred, can U get htd seats w/cloth & R - the codes still the same (more) 17:53 5/27/2001 (7)
- Why don't you try cloth/leather? - Bill K 19:48 5/27/2001 (4)
  - No leather for me. How did U order that - combo? Is it a US spec car?n/t 19:56 5/27/2001 (3)
    - Its possible if you know how... (more) (pic) - DrBimmer 10:51 5/28/2001 (0)
    - Re: No leather for me. How did U order that - Bill K 20:03 5/27/2001 (1)
      - Do Frn Mil Sales get a bigger selection of - interiors/options than us?-n/t 20:07 5/27/2001 (0)
- Codes still the same -- per BMW Germany web site (nt) - LMC 18:32 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Thanks! NE1 got pics of the grey cloth interior? - This board is great!-n/t 18:46 5/27/2001 (0)
Picked up my car yesterday>>> - Jeff K 17:49 5/27/2001 (3)
- For armrest install, see Circle BMW... (url) - LMC 20:36 5/27/2001 (0)
- Ouch! Damn those SUVers! (m) (url) - Vince 325i Topaz Blau 18:12 5/27/2001 (1)
  - 149.00 for the leather armrest (url) - Jeff K 22:40 5/27/2001 (0)
Happy Anniversary Kris L!! (pic) - Jon Shafer Bored 17:36 5/27/2001 (0)
Any bad opinions on E46 330 Convertible ? - Stuart Mackie 17:12 5/27/2001 (4)
- none except for a rattle in the right rear. - spngd 18:29 5/27/2001 (0)
- Have 330cab... - slsman 330ci cab 17:29 5/27/2001 (2)
  - Re: Have 330cab... - Stuart Mackie 17:46 5/27/2001 (1)
    - some answers.....(m) (long) - slsman 330ci cab 22:57 5/27/2001 (0)
That was BS-can't believe they outlawed porn in - the lounge. (m) Johns Doe 16:59 5/27/2001 (12)
- could be worse, cant even swear on the M3 board - lk Bored 19:48 5/27/2001 (0)
- Johns, do you need Benjamin's girl too? (pic) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:28 5/27/2001 (0)
- fuck yeah! - 3M TA3 18:17 5/27/2001 (0)
- get a life - GymTowel 18:03 5/27/2001 (0)
- Not to worry...we'll keep you happy in the lounge (nt) - Jim in Oregon 17:02 5/27/2001 (7)
  - (m) - Johns Doe 17:09 5/27/2001 (6)
    - Very well said! I could not agree more. (more) - Mack 17:22 5/27/2001 (5)
      - More - Johns Doe 17:37 5/27/2001 (2)
        
        I agree with your assessment. A little tit showin - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:34 5/27/2001 (0)
        
        Yes, I agree. - Mack 17:49 5/27/2001 (0)
      - More. - Mack 17:28 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        Re: More. - Johns Doe 17:46 5/27/2001 (0)
320d - Darren 16:54 5/27/2001 (0)
buying one off lot--more room to negotiate? - pc 16:46 5/27/2001 (0)
Thanks Jon Shafer & everyone on board - RL 325Cic 16:37 5/27/2001 (1)
- You are welcome RL! :) - Jon Shafer Bored ... (nt) 16:44 5/27/2001 (0)
Add-on options - Ed Davis 16:37 5/27/2001 (1)
- Don't forget floormats! - Chris Blessing 16:38 5/27/2001 (0)
Majority in here hates Lexus, yet they will supply (url) - Thomas 16:31 5/27/2001 (20)
- toyota makes some of the best engines in the world - lk Bored 19:49 5/27/2001 (0)
- Why not just say"Toyota"..Lexus is just a (m) - New guy 19:06 5/27/2001 (0)
- I only like the is300,and the sc430 - asas 17:41 5/27/2001 (0)
- I hate them, because they try to be like BMW & - RO 330i 17:02 5/27/2001 (0)
- I bought a GS400 but I hated it, rattle trap, not - a BMW 16:54 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Rattle Trap?? Do you even OWN a BMW? (nt) - iWashDishes 02:57 5/28/2001 (0)
- I don't hate Lexus. I've said it before, and I'll - say it again... (m) hts 16:51 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Some of the post I read. I'm a car Aficionado..... - Thomas 19:04 5/27/2001 (0)
- I have nothing against Lexus. Buying a BMW does - Dave 330i 5spd SP 16:48 5/27/2001 (2)
  - ...not... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:03 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Yup. Why the Lexus Hate? - Mack 17:34 5/27/2001 (0)
- I like Lexus... call me crazy - Chris Blessing 16:40 5/27/2001 (8)
  - Well at one point GM supplied the Steptronic...... - Thomas 19:07 5/27/2001 (7)
    - Read em and weep... (url) - Kaz325iT 23:10 5/27/2001 (0)
    - now THAT is a travesty (nt) - Chris Blessing 19:11 5/27/2001 (5)
      - It's true Motortrend and another magazine said - Thomas 19:18 5/27/2001 (4)
        
        Well I believe it - Chris Blessing 20:00 5/27/2001 (3)
        
        GM makes some of the very best.... - fuselier 22:22 5/27/2001 (2)
        
        Re: GM makes some of the very best.... - Srid 01:16 5/28/2001 (1)
        
        I have a feeling BMW knew that also - DG2 13:23 5/28/2001 (0)
VINs and Schedules - BS 16:31 5/27/2001 (5)
- I second to alee's comments. Got my VIN at 150 - Vince 325i Topaz Blau 17:53 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: I second to alee's comments. Got my VIN at 150 - BS 17:57 5/27/2001 (0)
- When your car enters production you'll get the VIN (nt) - alee 16:32 5/27/2001 (2)
  - Really? - BS 16:37 5/27/2001 (1)
    - When my car hit Status 150, the OC gave the VIN(m) - alee 16:39 5/27/2001 (0)
Picked up car yesterday (long) (url) (pic) - RL 325Cic 16:24 5/27/2001 (8)
- Interior storage, Steering - sanjose330cic 20:28 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Interior storage, Steering - RL 325Cic 21:34 5/27/2001 (0)
- Beautiful Car! Makes me wish I got a convertible - demtem 19:24 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Beautiful Car! Makes me wish I got a converti - RL 325Cic 21:39 5/27/2001 (0)
- Hey BMWNA, fix the sticking gas pedals, OK?!? - It'd B nice if you'd get on it now-n/t 17:48 5/27/2001 (0)
- Congrats RL--it's a beauty! - (eom) hts 16:57 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Thanks :) (nt) - RL 325Cic 17:28 5/27/2001 (0)
- Correction; Shipped on 4/23 (nt) - RL 325Cic 16:28 5/27/2001 (0)
What do you try to avoid when you are driving? (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 16:20 5/27/2001 (19)
- Anyone not driving a BMW! - (nt) 16:03 5/28/2001 (0)
- People w/ cell phones suck to their heads - Rick (frankfurt) 02:25 5/28/2001 (1)
  - stuck - Rick (frankfurt) 02:25 5/28/2001 (0)
- Cadillacs, Volvo sedans... SUVs, dump trucks (nt) - Nick (not the only one, apparently) 02:19 5/28/2001 (0)
- Big-ass trucks and potholes - MK 20:13 5/27/2001 (0)
- a slice. - dave330cic 20:06 5/27/2001 (0)
- vehicles with ladders or luggages tied to exterior - definitely a potential life killer 19:11 5/27/2001 (0)
- any vehicle dealing with constructions - cracked windshield 19:07 5/27/2001 (0)
- Minivans!!!!! (n/t) - Dude 17:46 5/27/2001 (0)
- Semis. - Mark Seattle 17:14 5/27/2001 (5)
  - Same here, I always pass them - , David 19:00 5/27/2001 (4)
    - Ditto - Those double ones scare the hell out of me - demtem 19:25 5/27/2001 (3)
      - totally illegal in CA. In fact they have to stay.. - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:36 5/27/2001 (2)
        
        in "theory" that is, in reality they hog all lanes - Mark Seattle 19:46 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        In CA, the CHP will definitely nail them. (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:55 5/27/2001 (0)
- dumb cunts in suv's putting on makeup - 3M TA3 16:55 5/27/2001 (0)
- NASA weenies...oh wait...that's what I try to hit! - ;-)(nt)Mike 325xi 16:52 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: What do you try to avoid when you are driving? - Jon Shafer Bored 16:23 5/27/2001 (0)
- Accidents, just like the one I got in last week. (nt) - SteelGrey330i 16:22 5/27/2001 (0)
OEM Phone antenna upgrade (url) - Laura 15:46 5/27/2001 (0)
alee, any recent update on Jingu Maru? (nt) - (nt) - JO 15:43 5/27/2001 (20)
- I feel your pain (more) - Dave 15:56 5/27/2001 (7)
  - PS : This is my second order (more) - Dave 16:16 5/27/2001 (1)
    - The wait must have taken 20 years off your life (nt) - alee 16:18 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Both the Medea and Jingu Maru are set to dock 5/29 (nt) - alee 16:04 5/27/2001 (2)
    - Really! wlna.com says Medea on 6/2/01 - FlorMatt 17:45 5/27/2001 (1)
      - Sorry, that's NJ port date (more) - alee 17:50 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Re: I feel your pain (more) - (nt) - JO 16:02 5/27/2001 (1)
    - I asked BMWNA (more) - Dave 16:12 5/27/2001 (0)
- My last call to BMW NA on Thu said 5/29 dock date! (nt) - alee 15:50 5/27/2001 (11)
  - I'm hoping for Fri/Sat delivery... it'll be close. (nt) - (nt) - JO 15:53 5/27/2001 (10)
    - I'm hoping for Friday as well. The wait is killer! (nt) - alee 16:03 5/27/2001 (9)
      - Longshoremen strike, refused to unload Jingu Maru - Dave 330i 5spd SP 16:13 5/27/2001 (3)
        
        I have connections. Nothing is stopping my car! :) (nt) - alee 16:16 5/27/2001 (2)
        
        OK, keep us informed. NT - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:58 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        I'm doing consulting for an ILA local in NJ :) (nt) - alee 20:12 5/27/2001 (0)
      - When did you order? (me = April 14th) (nt) - (nt) - JO 16:05 5/27/2001 (4)
        
        Re: When did you order? (me = April 14th) - Spiral Prophet 16:23 5/27/2001 (2)
        
        My production also started May 8, so it's possible (nt) - JO 16:29 5/27/2001 (0)
        
        My 330Ci production completed May 7th (nt) - alee 16:27 5/27/2001 (0)
        
        Ordered April 18th (nt) - alee 16:06 5/27/2001 (0)
Question only: What tires come with 2001 325/330? - Rhein_Neckar 15:36 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: Question only: What tires come with 2001 325/ - Swifty 08:22 5/28/2001 (0)
- I got the Contis on my 330i (SP) that I picked up - in Munich last week. (e) hts 15:51 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone install voice recognition on their E46? (m) (url) - alee 15:34 5/27/2001 (0)
Question for Kris L - Ed G. 15:33 5/27/2001 (0)
Zaino'd my car this weekend - David325Ci 15:26 5/27/2001 (3)
- Re: Zaino'd my car this weekend - bob330i 15:58 5/27/2001 (2)
  - Check out Finish First (url) (pic) - Acerone 16:42 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Finish First definitely good product. (nt) - Karl G 19:26 5/27/2001 (0)
myrtle wood trim for sale - Rich 15:15 5/27/2001 (1)
- Re: myrtle wood trim for sale - Bennett 17:24 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone put Cable chains on 17" wheels??? - Tbone 15:15 5/27/2001 (0)
Quiz: What bimmer is this?! (pic) - Jugy 15:13 5/27/2001 (8)
- All the money for the fake look (more) (pic) - Anthony-NJ 10:44 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Quiz: What bimmer is this?! - Mikey 23:43 5/27/2001 (0)
- is that a skinhead rally? neo-nazism or ...? (pic) - lk Bored 19:52 5/27/2001 (0)
- Look how small the disc brakes are (m) - FlorMatt 17:48 5/27/2001 (0)
- fake M3? no buldge in the hood (nt) - 1stDinan330i 15:33 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Quiz: What bimmer is this?! - Ed G. 15:30 5/27/2001 (1)
  - I know. It's an euro 318CiA.... Just wanted to ask (nt) - you guys =) Jugy 15:51 5/27/2001 (0)
- A wanna-be M3 (nt) - Chris Blessing 15:17 5/27/2001 (0)
Sports suspension? - 330i on order 15:08 5/27/2001 (5)
- Re: Sports suspension? - hd 15:35 5/27/2001 (0)
- I got PDC on my order without a problem (330Ci) (nt) - alee 15:12 5/27/2001 (0)
- PDC should still be available... - Chris Blessing 15:11 5/27/2001 (2)
  - Coupes come with the sport suspension . . . - DJ 10:05 5/28/2001 (1)
    - Re: Typo- was supposed to be 330i sedan - 330i on order 13:55 5/28/2001 (0)
Manual car rental? - 330i 15:08 5/27/2001 (0)
Interior-exterior codes - 330i on order 15:00 5/27/2001 (12)
- Somebody gave you some bad dope... - Jon Shafer Bored 15:16 5/27/2001 (9)
  - Re: Somebody gave you some bad dope... - 330i on order 15:43 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Re: Somebody gave you some bad dope... - Jon Shafer Bored 16:00 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Colors? - Chris Blessing 15:18 5/27/2001 (6)
    - Re: Colors? - 330i on order 15:45 5/27/2001 (3)
      - Shit that's a nav system - Chris Blessing 15:56 5/27/2001 (2)
        
        There are strict limitations on what is "orderable - Jon Shafer Bored 16:03 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        Arggg... stike that off the #2 position (nt) - Chris Blessing 16:48 5/27/2001 (0)
    - Re: Special Orders - Jon Shafer Bored 15:22 5/27/2001 (1)
      - Dammit! - Chris Blessing 15:32 5/27/2001 (0)
- N6TT - Gray Leather (nt) - alee 15:01 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Confirmed, correct. (nt) - Chris Blessing 15:13 5/27/2001 (0)
Strange clicking from the front door.... - George 325iSE 14:56 5/27/2001 (0)
sticky accelerator - john 14:53 5/27/2001 (6)
- Re: sticky accelerator - Docray1 19:08 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: sticky accelerator - Roy 18:54 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: sticky accelerator - spngd 15:23 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: sticky accelerator - RL 325Cic (on order) 15:14 5/27/2001 (1)
  - see above post of mine (nt) - spngd 15:27 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: sticky accelerator - Stef 15:02 5/27/2001 (0)
sizes of brake rotors in 325 and 330? (nt) - LNA 14:44 5/27/2001 (2)
- 325=11.8 Front 11.6 Rear, 330=12.8 Front 12.6 Rear (nt) - (nt) - Rhein_Neckar 14:53 5/27/2001 (1)
  - thanks (nt) - LNA 15:01 5/27/2001 (0)
Facelift my 2002 - Erik 14:43 5/27/2001 (4)
- Are there pics out yet? - JoeO 01:34 5/28/2001 (0)
- IMO it looks like a 5-series, ewww (nt) - Chris Blessing 14:46 5/27/2001 (2)
  - Re: IMO it looks like a 5-series, ewww - Erik 14:48 5/27/2001 (1)
    - I said "IMO" - Chris Blessing 15:13 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone selling E46 sedan XENON lights? (nt) - Alan 14:20 5/27/2001 (0)
Harman Kardon Speaker Locations - pb330cic 14:16 5/27/2001 (3)
- Should be 3 on each front door (nt) - Kaz325iT 14:17 5/27/2001 (2)
  - Re: Should be 3 on each front door - pb330cic 14:22 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Check the sail panel in front of the glass (nt) - Kaz325iT 14:56 5/27/2001 (0)
Lotsa Cool BMW Videos here !!! (url) (pic) - ///M5 13:43 5/27/2001 (0)
New C-coupe, my own page no BMW content (url) (nt) - Frissen 13:36 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone have pics of their silver trim interior? - ab formerly avusblue.com 13:36 5/27/2001 (1)
- Here you go... (pic) - Akakubi 16:16 5/27/2001 (0)
Pen ink on Leather seats - Anthony-NJ 13:35 5/27/2001 (5)
- Ballpoint ink comes out with a little hairspray(m) - alee 13:48 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Thats what my friends mother said...(more) - Anthony-NJ 10:46 5/28/2001 (0)
- have you tried SpinneyBeck's Ink remover? (url) (pic) - lm 13:45 5/27/2001 (2)
  - I'll try the hair sprey and if that doesn't work, (url) (pic) - Anthony-NJ 10:47 5/28/2001 (0)
  - link to LeatherZ (url) (nt) - lm 13:46 5/27/2001 (0)
AWD sport-package wheels - Lars Stole 13:20 5/27/2001 (1)
- Not sure.. (m) - Karl G 14:26 5/27/2001 (0)
Oil change question (m) - audikiller 13:19 5/27/2001 (4)
- About 3/4 quart less, I'd imagine. But... (m) - Emission 13:21 5/27/2001 (3)
  - CHANGE THE FILTER MY FRIEND, CHEAP INSURANCE - Black/Black 330Ci Nav /19 BBS 13:26 5/27/2001 (2)
    - ACTUALLY... - audikiller 13:40 5/27/2001 (1)
      - Re: ACTUALLY... - Chris Blessing 14:14 5/27/2001 (0)
Repost: Picked up car yesterday. Impressions - Canyonero! 13:18 5/27/2001 (2)
- You suck! :) Hopefully delivery this week for me! (nt) - alee 13:21 5/27/2001 (0)
- Loads of pics coming later tonight btw (nt) - Canyonero! 13:20 5/27/2001 (0)
Is this the changer I want? (url) - ab formerly avusblue.com 13:17 5/27/2001 (5)
- try pacific bmw.com about 400 buck warrantee - Jay Gans 528 5speed 18:32 5/27/2001 (0)
- See it Circle BMW (more) - Dave 16:03 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Is this the changer I want? - RL 14:24 5/27/2001 (2)
  - do u know retail price? (nt) - ab formerly avusblue.com almost topaz 14:48 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Re: Is this the changer I want? - ab formerly avusblue.com almost topaz 14:45 5/27/2001 (0)
Extra Functions on dash anyone??Oil Service Etc... (url) - Black/Black 330Ci Nav /19 BBS 13:13 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone upgrade their non HK system speakers? - ab formerly avusblue.com 13:00 5/27/2001 (18)
- yup - kinda like the "saga" on e46fanatics FAQ - 1stDinan330i 13:13 5/27/2001 (17)
  - IS youre car really Dinan modified now??330i? - Black/Black 330Ci Nav /19 BBS 13:22 5/27/2001 (3)
    - yes, they developed the 330 products on my car... (url) - 1stDinan330i 13:53 5/27/2001 (2)
      - No HP Gains only beter throttle response ?? - Black/Black 330Ci Nav /19 BBS 14:04 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        that's right (m) - 1stDinan330i 14:19 5/27/2001 (0)
  - thanks! where did you go to have it done? (nt) - ab formerly avusblue.com 13:15 5/27/2001 (12)
    - in Lafayette @ Creative Car Stereo - 1stDinan330i 14:02 5/27/2001 (11)
      - Re: in Lafayette @ Creative Car Stereo - ab formerly avusblue.com 14:15 5/27/2001 (10)
        
        Re: in Lafayette @ Creative Car Stereo - 1stDinan330i 14:21 5/27/2001 (9)
        
        ok great.i believe in cust svc so i wont go there! (nt) - ab formerly avusblue.com almost topaz 14:43 5/27/2001 (8)
        
        yeah, I was refering to CS as well as the work - 1stDinan330i 14:45 5/27/2001 (7)
        
        i'm in alameda. work in downtown oak. (nt) - ab formerly avusblue.com almost topaz 14:46 5/27/2001 (4)
        
        hey, I used to live in Alameda on Whitehall Rd. (nt) - 1stDinan330i 14:55 5/27/2001 (3)
        
        i'm 2 blocks away! kitty hawk. (nt) - ab formerly avusblue.com almost topaz 15:18 5/27/2001 (2)
        
        I miss riding my bicycle along the shore (nt) - 1stDinan330i 15:24 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        i will enjoy riding my e46 along the shore. : ) (nt) - ab formerly avusblue.com almost topaz 15:26 5/27/2001 (0)
        
        i'm in alameda. work in downtown oak. (nt) - ab formerly avusblue.com almost topaz 14:46 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        then try autophile in berkeley or - 1stDinan330i 14:56 5/27/2001 (0)
Purchase info/Stvns Creek or Claridge's - Help me! 12:14 5/27/2001 (7)
- Advice... - skw 01:18 5/28/2001 (1)
  - That was the best advice for buying in Bay Area (nt) - Ed 13:34 5/28/2001 (0)
- Stay away from both of them - Shan S 18:10 5/27/2001 (0)
- based on reading posts from this board, I would (nt) - drive down to Cutters 13:43 5/27/2001 (0)
- If you decide to buy local, go to Stevens Creek - lm 13:38 5/27/2001 (0)
- STAY AWAY FROM CLARIDGE'S(m) - Bay Area BMW dealers or horrible 13:12 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Purchase info/Stvns Creek or Claridge's - Parump 12:40 5/27/2001 (0)
Fading? - Rhommel 11:57 5/27/2001 (0)
Trunk Molding - Rhommel 11:54 5/27/2001 (1)
- 328's, 330's get painted trunk molding (m) - Karl G 14:32 5/27/2001 (0)
Thank you US Veterans!!!! - Rhommel 11:49 5/27/2001 (1)
- You're welcome General! (nt) - Rhein_Neckar 14:58 5/27/2001 (0)
Poll: why you bought your topaz blue?? (m) - Vince 325i Topaz Blau 11:36 5/27/2001 (3)
- The closest I could get to avus blue... (url) - ab formerly avusblue.com 12:57 5/27/2001 (0)
- Precisely Watson... - Chris Blessing 11:45 5/27/2001 (1)
  - i've only seen about 3 in the bay area in past mo. (nt) - ab formerly avusblue.com 13:23 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone have pics of the 2002 3-series? (nt) - JoeO 11:24 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone have thoughts on Meguiar's Gold Class wax? - PG 11:21 5/27/2001 (3)
- just did my car yesterday with Medallion (m) (url) - 1stDinan330i 14:31 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone have thoughts on Meguiar's Gold Class w - Chris Blessing 11:46 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Gold Class? Ummm, yeah right! - Superchick 12:13 5/27/2001 (0)
help finding accessory - smilingjudy 11:21 5/27/2001 (0)
Choosing Color (more) - Nobimmeryet 11:16 5/27/2001 (4)
- Re: Choosing Color (more) - Scott 23:15 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Choosing Color (more) - Dennis 21:46 5/27/2001 (0)
- took me some time to decide between topaz and silv - CG 14:20 5/27/2001 (0)
- I was choosing only between the two... - Akakubi 12:09 5/27/2001 (0)
anyone find more function on Nav Menu?? (url) - Black/Black 330Ci Nav /19 BBS 10:56 5/27/2001 (0)
Poll: MPG in Sport Drive vs. Drive-Difference? (nt) - David in Dallas 10:01 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: Poll: MPG in Sport Drive vs. Drive-Difference? - GettingBMW 20:18 5/28/2001 (0)
- Maybe the nerds at Consumer Report would know. - Dave 330i 5spd SP 10:12 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone else LOVE LSB on the M3? I do. (nt) - fuselier 09:52 5/27/2001 (4)
- just say no (nt) - 1stDinan330i 14:33 5/27/2001 (0)
- FUGLY, but wouldn't stop me from getting an M3 - audikiller 13:14 5/27/2001 (0)
- I do. hence I bought it in 1/43 diecast.... - Vince 325i Topaz Blau 11:33 5/27/2001 (0)
- Hellllllllllz no... - Chris Blessing 10:16 5/27/2001 (0)
Noise at Rear when Warm - Mark Masters 09:41 5/27/2001 (0)
Zaino Z1/Z2 question - Ronin 09:40 5/27/2001 (5)
- Re: Zaino Z1/Z2 question (url) - mmf 08:50 5/28/2001 (0)
- No. Just spray some Z6 and then Z2 over it. - Ukyo 14:15 5/27/2001 (0)
- Z2 only. (nt) - dme328i 10:47 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Zaino Z1/Z2 question - Docray1 10:33 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Zaino Z1/Z2 question - nt Paul 13:28 5/27/2001 (0)
Residuals and money factor for a 330Ci and 325Ci ? - SSBimmer 09:16 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: Residuals and money factor for a 330Ci and 325 - LauraZ 12:22 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Residuals and money factor for a 330Ci and 325 - BS 11:21 5/27/2001 (0)
Pix of E46 (M-series/230) multi-function wheel (url) - (eom) hts 09:07 5/27/2001 (3)
- Re: Pix of E46 (M-series/230) multi-function wheel - NesV 17:18 5/27/2001 (0)
- Hey, hts...since you have a wheel and no car... - LMC 09:52 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Ummm...let me think about that one for a second... - Ahhhhh....no. ;-) (eom) hts 15:56 5/27/2001 (0)
Choosing a BMW 330CI Or a Benz? Please respond! - Tyson 08:47 5/27/2001 (3)
- Well, Edmunds.com has something 2 say on this (url) - and it's pretty strong!-n/t 11:06 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Choosing a BMW 330CI Or a Benz? Please respond - Nobimmeryet 10:59 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Guys! - Tyson 11:38 5/27/2001 (0)
The not so great American novel (part 2) (url) - hts 08:34 5/27/2001 (28)
- Glad to see you had a good time (m) - ML 16:51 5/28/2001 (1)
  - Thanks ML. Unfortunately my parents have both - passed her's are morons, (more) hts 17:16 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: The not so great American novel (part 2) - Srid 01:44 5/28/2001 (0)
- Garmisch to Fussen via SWITZERLAND??? - skw 01:41 5/28/2001 (0)
- Autobahn has too many curves- Your kidding, right? (nt) - JP in TO 18:29 5/27/2001 (6)
  - I wish I had more fast curvy roads in Philly! - RonZ 20:02 5/27/2001 (1)
    - You don't like the 2mph curvy crawl on I-76? :) (nt) - alee 20:09 5/27/2001 (0)
  - JP, I kid you not (more) - hts 19:02 5/27/2001 (3)
    - I haven't driven the stretches you mention... - JP in TO 19:36 5/27/2001 (1)
      - Perhaps you're right. Maybe I'll leave them behind - next time. ;-) (eom) hts 20:36 5/27/2001 (0)
    - Well crap, U were driving from Munich to the Alps. - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:18 5/27/2001 (0)
- Holiday was Ascension Day (40 days after Easter) - Larry 16:21 5/27/2001 (0)
- 5 miles on your brand new car is very good - berman66 14:07 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Well, it had 507 miles when I dropped it off - at Harms in Frankfurt. (more) hts 15:50 5/27/2001 (0)
- one word of advice: EDIT (m) - EdCT 13:12 5/27/2001 (2)
  - I've always been somewhat long-winded, and besides - I thought (more) hts 15:48 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Don't worry about edit - very interesting write up - Rick (frankfurt) 02:36 5/28/2001 (0)
- Nice writeup (more) - Nick in Char