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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 23
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BMW E46 3-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

NE1 have pix/directions of steering wheel install? (nt) - FunkDaddy 23:46 6/10/2001 (2)
- here ya are... (url) - Chris Blessing 23:48 6/10/2001 (0)
- www.bmw330ci.com has everything you need to do it. (nt) - Akakubi 23:48 6/10/2001 (0)
Filming of "Show Time" - Edgar 23:46 6/10/2001 (0)
How to remove road salt from carpets? - rdb-323Ci 23:14 6/10/2001 (1)
- very easy and cheap (more) - Chris Blessing 23:45 6/10/2001 (0)
Anyone regret not getting Xenons?!--> - Bill97Z 23:06 6/10/2001 (9)
- I regreted it. But i also replaced with - Bekkers OEMS. 22:20 6/11/2001 (0)
- DRL's don't use the Xenons...(m) - J. Kidd 08:26 6/11/2001 (0)
- a little...though I hate to blind other drivers.. - Vince 325i Topaz Blue 02:32 6/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone regret not getting Xenons?!--> - DMSoCal330i 01:04 6/11/2001 (5)
  - Perhaps cute blonde beside you helped! - 325xi - Steel Gray 09:23 6/11/2001 (4)
    - Yeah, that MAY have helped. More testing needed!!! (nt) - DMSoCal330i 09:52 6/11/2001 (3)
      - Pick me up at LAX 7/3 and we'll see! (nt) - 325xi - Steel Gray 10:02 6/11/2001 (2)
        
        Have to check schedule, might be busy that night - DMSoCal330i 10:55 6/11/2001 (1)
        
        Ok, I'm free....wanna go for a ride? ;o) (nt) - DMSoCal330i 10:57 6/11/2001 (0)
Does 325i accelerate like 328i? - Brad 23:02 6/10/2001 (4)
- No, but you save a few bucks - steve 03:19 6/11/2001 (0)
- Not as quick 325 much more like a 323 (m) - nate328Ci 23:27 6/10/2001 (0)
- Not quite as quick. My avg 0/60 times are 6.6 (m) - dme328i 23:11 6/10/2001 (0)
- More like the 323i in acceleration.... - Jim in Oregon 23:10 6/10/2001 (0)
decisions....2000 topaz blue 328Ci (impressions)-> - Bill97Z 23:01 6/10/2001 (7)
- I love my topaz blue! (url) (pic) - Khoi 02:20 6/12/2001 (1)
  - [img]http//members.aol.com/mxdm90/tm3.jpg[/img] (pic) - G-man 16:50 6/12/2001 (0)
- topaz blue is beautiful. (nt) - ab www.topas.blau.as 00:54 6/11/2001 (0)
- Re: decisions....2000 topaz blue 328Ci (impression - elroyxx 23:22 6/10/2001 (0)
- With the accidents, I wouldn't pay more than 29K - dme328i 23:07 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Bill, reviewed your post again. I think $31K is (nt) - good deal w/those opts. dme328i 07:14 6/11/2001 (0)
- Go for the 328 - khiem 23:05 6/10/2001 (0)
PAGING ELROYXXX - my car set sail! - Bill97Z 22:54 6/10/2001 (4)
- Re: PAGING ELROYXXX - my car set sail! - elroyxx 23:20 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Re: PAGING ELROYXXX - my car set sail! - Bill97Z 00:13 6/11/2001 (0)
- Mine too!! - BamaBimmer 22:57 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Re: Mine too!! - Bill97Z 23:04 6/10/2001 (0)
opinion wanted: Michelin or Bridgestone - . 22:52 6/10/2001 (4)
- RE730's all the way (m) - Chris Blessing 23:40 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Chris and I actually agree on something! - Deemo 08:52 6/11/2001 (0)
- RE730 are quite good. (m) - Kaz325iT 23:05 6/10/2001 (1)
  - speaking of Michelins... (m) - Vince 325i Topaz Blue 00:55 6/11/2001 (0)
2002 Models - Hobbes in Canada 22:26 6/10/2001 (1)
- Re: 2002 Models - Bart 07:43 6/11/2001 (0)
question about xenons.. pls advise!! - topaz 330ci owner 22:25 6/10/2001 (9)
- I notice people move to the other lane more freq.! - Ken 08:39 6/11/2001 (0)
- questions.. - topaz 330ci owner 22:41 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Answers: - Kaz325iT 23:01 6/10/2001 (0)
- well...it can be quite a nuisance at times..(m) - Vince 325i Topaz Blue 22:39 6/10/2001 (0)
- BMW Xenons appear darker - jimbethesda 22:34 6/10/2001 (1)
  - BMWs have good cutoff. (m) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, drools over a 330iT) 22:35 6/10/2001 (0)
- Or maybe he was yielding to a faster car? (m) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, drools over a 330iT) 22:28 6/10/2001 (2)
  - i was behind him. - topaz 330ci owner 22:39 6/10/2001 (1)
    - Yes. That would be when you yield to a faster car. (nt) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, drools over a 330iT) 22:40 6/10/2001 (0)
An article about suspension design (url) - Scott 22:12 6/10/2001 (1)
- Thanks Scott! Very interesting & informative. - Tin in Mn 23:35 6/10/2001 (0)
Powerflow Intake - SSM 22:10 6/10/2001 (1)
- No heatshield -- it's not worth it. Further, (m) - dme328i 22:51 6/10/2001 (0)
Q: 10?-way Sport seat and back seat center armrst - gchien 22:10 6/10/2001 (2)
- I have a 325i, no PP, no fold down rear seats, and - frank325i 22:36 6/10/2001 (1)
  - some further clarification... - Chris Blessing 23:53 6/10/2001 (0)
Can someone explain how to use steptronic tranny? (pic) - nadir 22:08 6/10/2001 (15)
- Did you test drive before spending all that $? - 325xi - Steel Gray 09:34 6/11/2001 (0)
- just put in D and drive, the up/down manual thing - isn't that fun NEwayz -HW 01:54 6/11/2001 (0)
- Is this a joke? - DMSoCal330i 22:18 6/10/2001 (12)
  - FUCK IT - nadir 22:30 6/10/2001 (6)
    - Please accept an apology for ill timed humor (nt) - EJKrew 23:26 6/10/2001 (0)
    - I completely agree.and apoligize for the ignorance - Hobbes 22:42 6/10/2001 (0)
    - RTFM, but here's an explanation. (m) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, drools over a 330iT) 22:38 6/10/2001 (3)
      - what's the rev limiter set at? I've revved pretty - Fisch330ciTopasBlau 04:07 6/11/2001 (1)
        
        6500 RPMs, I believe. (nt) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, drools over a 330iT) 06:58 6/11/2001 (0)
      - EXACTLY (nt) - DMSoCal330i 00:32 6/11/2001 (0)
  - Zenith HIGH, Nadir LOW....nuff said - EJKrew 22:22 6/10/2001 (0)
  - Re: Is this a joke? - EJKrew 22:21 6/10/2001 (0)
  - why would you think of it as a joke? - nadir 22:20 6/10/2001 (2)
    - You picked up the car and you didn't bother to ask - derek 00:20 6/11/2001 (1)
      - Thank you. - DMSoCal330i 00:33 6/11/2001 (0)
BMWNA Answer Your Customer's Questions! - New 330ci 22:03 6/10/2001 (1)
- Re: BMWNA Answer Your Customer's Questions! - Murkul330Ci 09:18 6/11/2001 (0)
retrofit steering - RChoudry 22:01 6/10/2001 (0)
I have HK but want better amp and sub. - Evan... 21:43 6/10/2001 (2)
- go for JL Stealth Box (url) (nt) - Jspeed 19:47 6/11/2001 (1)
  - I am selling my jl stealthbox if you are - J 22:59 6/12/2001 (0)
SCCA Road Racing - anyone need a pit member? - DMSoCal330i 21:33 6/10/2001 (0)
Are all 3-series assembled in South Africa? - Den Norske 21:32 6/10/2001 (4)
- only some of the 325i - frank325i 21:37 6/10/2001 (2)
  - Re: only some of the 325i - Den Norske 22:35 6/10/2001 (1)
    - From what I understand, only the sedans!! I could - frank325i 22:38 6/10/2001 (0)
- only some of the 325i - frank325i 21:37 6/10/2001 (0)
A Sunday Night in Toronto - KSS Racing 21:31 6/10/2001 (4)
- Woohoo! Now you drag some hondas next - or maybe a KIA or two 22:27 6/11/2001 (0)
- Reminds me... - bol 21:50 6/10/2001 (2)
  - check this out - dont mess with a minivan (url) - KSS Racing 22:26 6/10/2001 (1)
    - LOL ever seen the 10-sec Reliant K? (nt) - Chris Blessing 23:59 6/10/2001 (0)
OT: A question about Jazz music - DMSoCal330i 21:31 6/10/2001 (4)
- Body and Soul is a jazz standard... - Teemu Korpijaakko 10:55 6/11/2001 (0)
- Just about everybody who plays sax has recorded "B - Teemu Korpijaakko 10:51 6/11/2001 (0)
- possibly Charles Mingus or Coleman Hawkins.. (m) - Vince 325i Topaz Blue 22:44 6/10/2001 (0)
- Paul Gonsalves - Body And Soul - bol 21:46 6/10/2001 (0)
alee- m steering wheel question.. - topaz 330ci owner 21:19 6/10/2001 (3)
- thanks! (nt) - topaz 330ci owner 22:26 6/10/2001 (0)
- Totally agree with alee. Here's a pic... (pic) - Akakubi 21:25 6/10/2001 (0)
- BMW330Ci.com has better pics (more) - alee 21:23 6/10/2001 (0)
Mr. Robert 330i who 's challenging to race any1 - topbue 21:11 6/10/2001 (3)
- we should get him hooked up with "Sammy" (url) (nt) - 1stDinan330i debadged 21:38 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Re: we should get him hooked up with "Sammy" - topbue 22:43 6/10/2001 (0)
- he's a moronic wreck. what's up with him? - Vince 325i Topaz Blue 21:13 6/10/2001 (0)
The "horniest" BMW that I've ever driven... (pic) - Jon Shafer 21:06 6/10/2001 (15)
- Hi Jon! I'll have to agree with you... (pic) - Scott 03:35 6/11/2001 (0)
- Look at the gauges below the manual HVAC controls! (pic) - jpherit 22:45 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Here's a more detailed pic from the z coupe board (pic) - Goody4 23:51 6/10/2001 (0)
- Reminds me of SNL's "The Abiguously Gay Duo" Skit - Dan 22:14 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Ace & Gary's car..hehe Funny cartoons..lakers - RO 330i 01:26 6/11/2001 (0)
- Fast car, but uglier than WRX! (nt) - Ed - 328Ci 22:12 6/10/2001 (1)
  - What's so ugly about it? Looks pretty cool to me. - Cat 01:21 6/11/2001 (0)
- It will be a collectors car. ONLY 1 year w/ engine - Evan... 21:26 6/10/2001 (3)
  - Can you elaborate? (nt) - Goody4 21:52 6/10/2001 (2)
    - Sure, last year for M Coupe. So 1 year for s54. - Evan... 22:07 6/10/2001 (1)
      - Thanks. (nt) - Goody4 22:38 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: The "horniest" BMW that I've ever driven... (pic) - SCOALE 21:12 6/10/2001 (1)
  - love it, truly daring and surprising of BMW - 74Eight 21:54 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: The (pic) - SCOALE 21:12 6/10/2001 (0)
- I still can't decide whether I like it! :) (nt) - alee 21:07 6/10/2001 (0)
are there any miracle leather restorers? - topaz 330ci owner 21:02 6/10/2001 (0)
SoCAL come and represent - here we go again! (pic) (nt) - Albert 21:01 6/10/2001 (0)
what websites can i order indash trim kits? bsides - '01 325ci SteelGrey-NJ/NYC 20:51 6/10/2001 (0)
Alee - Zaino Question - Parump 20:47 6/10/2001 (7)
- Zaino seems to protect well (more) - alee 20:54 6/10/2001 (6)
  - Re: Zaino seems to protect well (more) - BMWLifer 21:13 6/10/2001 (5)
    - Re: Zaino seems to protect well (more) - Bill97Z 22:48 6/10/2001 (0)
    - Zaino'd a 2000 323Ci (18th old) on Friday ... - 323Ci-TiSilver-toronto 22:23 6/10/2001 (0)
    - They say to reapply Z5 (more) - alee 21:16 6/10/2001 (2)
      - Zaino clay bar does not harm clearcoat... - Brian 330Cic 21:26 6/10/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Zaino clay bar does not harm clearcoat... - Bill97Z 22:50 6/10/2001 (0)
Anyone heard of Carbonne Lorainne brake pads? - oliie 20:41 6/10/2001 (0)
K&N Filter in stock air box - Verb 20:41 6/10/2001 (3)
- What you can do is put a K&N cone filter inside (pic) - kromex 21:28 6/10/2001 (1)
  - kromex, looks good! What KN part #? Filter sz.? (nt) - dme328i 23:01 6/10/2001 (0)
- it might be, haven't seen any dynos (m) - Chris Blessing 21:03 6/10/2001 (0)
Alee, Did you put on wheel locks yet? (nt) - Scott-Tit/Silver330Cic 20:20 6/10/2001 (18)
- Haven't bought them yet! :( Gotta get them soon. (nt) - alee 20:21 6/10/2001 (17)
  - don't say that too loud in NY! =) (nt) - Chris Blessing 20:26 6/10/2001 (2)
    - Chris, I guess you already have locks, just waitin - Scott-Tit/Silver330Cic 20:27 6/10/2001 (1)
      - yeah on my Civic, I'll pick the BMW ones up soon (nt) - Chris Blessing 20:46 6/10/2001 (0)
  - Were did you drive for 350 miles? - Scott-Tit/Silver330Cic 20:22 6/10/2001 (13)
    - Drove to Rye, NY and around Westchester County, NY (nt) - alee 20:24 6/10/2001 (12)
      - What brought you to Rye? - robg 03:49 6/11/2001 (2)
        
        Thinking of buying a place up in Rye (nt) - alee 07:38 6/11/2001 (1)
        
        Its a nice town but can be a bit expensive - robg 11:43 6/11/2001 (0)
      - Just returned from the shore. I have 420 miles tot - Scott-Tit/Silver330Cic 20:26 6/10/2001 (8)
        
        You going to the Otto's "orientation" or skipping? (nt) - alee 20:30 6/10/2001 (5)
        
        Don't know what it is. - Scott-Tit/Silver330Cic 20:31 6/10/2001 (4)
        
        Got a thing from Rich about it (more) (pic) - alee 20:37 6/10/2001 (3)
        
        Go and you will enjoy the bmw talk. I did not get- (pic) - one. Scott-Tit/Silver330Cic 20:41 6/10/2001 (2)
        
        don't they... - Chris Blessing 21:02 6/10/2001 (1)
        
        I already got the "royal treatment" (more) - alee 21:05 6/10/2001 (0)
        
        534 on my odometer... is that too much? :) (nt) - alee 20:29 6/10/2001 (1)
        
        No number is too much. - Scott-Tit/Silver330Cic 20:31 6/10/2001 (0)
Car care.... (m) - Karl G 20:04 6/10/2001 (5)
- Re: Car care.... (m) - Deemo 21:37 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Car care.... (m) - Chris Blessing 20:24 6/10/2001 (0)
- www.griotsgarage.com (nt) - sbisordi 20:16 6/10/2001 (0)
- If you go Zaino... (more) - alee 20:14 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Alee..some window tips---> - Bill97Z 22:46 6/10/2001 (0)
Audiobahn stereo equipment (url) (pic) - Mateo 19:57 6/10/2001 (0)
'99 328I Sport Pkg - Touch-up Paint for Alloys - RobF 19:17 6/10/2001 (0)
MB Quart 215.03CX Component FOR SALE!!! (url) (pic) - ejcpv 19:07 6/10/2001 (1)
- Re: MB Quart 215.03CX Component FOR SALE!!! - Khoi 01:40 6/11/2001 (0)
Any one from the naval academy - ///Mcar 19:03 6/10/2001 (4)
- Any PRINCETON grads? - Mark 08:20 6/11/2001 (1)
  - my old roommate, do I get an honorary degree? - Dave 330i 5spd SP 08:27 6/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Any one from the naval academy - Chris 08:07 6/11/2001 (0)
- check with seadawg Monday morning - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:36 6/10/2001 (0)
Convertible or Sedan - John Boy 18:38 6/10/2001 (14)
- Re: Convertible or Sedan - Edge 01:51 6/11/2001 (1)
  - would'nt want a chick that goes for my car (m) - oliie 03:04 6/11/2001 (0)
- remember, no sunroof with convertible!! - ivan, jet black330i 21:07 6/10/2001 (0)
- After driving both i bought a 330ci (m) - oliie 20:46 6/10/2001 (0)
- Convertibles were made for 22 year olds. Get it. - sanjose330cic 20:22 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Good to see someone from SJ, anyone else? (nt) - FS 00:55 6/11/2001 (0)
- Get The Convertible With The Hardtop Option - Scott-Tit/Silver330Cic 20:21 6/10/2001 (0)
- I'm too practical, I will never get a convertible (nt) - Bad top is telling you something? 19:43 6/10/2001 (2)
  - Re: I'm too practical, I will never get a converti - John Boy 19:47 6/10/2001 (1)
    - I am not trying to steer you away, but how often - is the top down, very little I suspect. 20:09 6/10/2001 (0)
- I will get the Convrt. I'm getting a 2002 330cic - RO 330i 19:01 6/10/2001 (2)
  - Why wait? (nt) (nt) - Curious Mike 19:46 6/10/2001 (1)
    - I want 2002, maybe new std. features?new colors? - RO 330i 01:27 6/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Convertible or Sedan - Sameer 18:53 6/10/2001 (0)
what do you think of the C32 AMG mercedes? - Zach 18:32 6/10/2001 (3)
- I might buy one if they make a stick... (m) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, drools over a 330iT) 20:24 6/10/2001 (0)
- Automatic 0-60 = 5.2sec ....oooouch!!!! - roozy 18:58 6/10/2001 (0)
- here's the link... (url) - Zach 18:33 6/10/2001 (0)
Breyton Emblem FOR SALE!!! (url) (pic) - ejcpv 18:31 6/10/2001 (1)
- $7 for shipping???? (nt) - Seems pretty high. 20:30 6/10/2001 (0)
Leather or Leatherette? - Hobbes in Canada 18:20 6/10/2001 (22)
- 'ette, looks better longer, no sweat - steve 01:52 6/11/2001 (0)
- wanted gray, obliged to get leather (nt) (nt) - frosty_sc 22:33 6/10/2001 (0)
- Leather smells great, especially when you treat it (nt) - Kempe 21:00 6/10/2001 (0)
- Save a cow, get ette. - Against Dead Cow Society 20:10 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Time for a steak dinner. Yummy! - Ed - 328Ci 22:14 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Leather or Leatherette? - 330ttawa 19:35 6/10/2001 (1)
  - OOPS - 330ttawa 19:37 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Sweat on Leatherette? - RobF 19:27 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Leather or Leatherette? - Greg-330xi 18:39 6/10/2001 (5)
  - Re: Leather or Leatherette? - Hobbes in Canada 19:06 6/10/2001 (1)
    - Leather will "wear" more, but if you value seats - JP in TO 20:06 6/10/2001 (0)
  - Whats the difference between ur two seat settings? (nt) - LNA 18:45 6/10/2001 (2)
    - prolly closer to the wheel and more upright - Chris Blessing 18:47 6/10/2001 (1)
      - exactly (nt) - Greg-330xi 17:13 6/11/2001 (0)
- I give up. (nt) - bol 18:31 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Leather or Leatherette? - bol 18:30 6/10/2001 (0)
- Welp - bol 18:30 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Re: Welp - Hobbes in Canada 19:14 6/10/2001 (0)
- well... - Chris Blessing 18:25 6/10/2001 (3)
  - Re: well... - Hobbes in Canada 19:12 6/10/2001 (2)
    - Leatherette looks awesome in Black.... - JP in TO 20:03 6/10/2001 (0)
    - If your the only driver, power seats aren't needed - frank325i 20:03 6/10/2001 (0)
failure of auxiliary fan and blown radiator - Chris Hsu 17:58 6/10/2001 (1)
- Here's the basic deal (more) - alee 18:04 6/10/2001 (0)
328Ci to M3 styling upgrade (in Japanese) lots of (url) - pix -HW 17:39 6/10/2001 (5)
- http://babelfish.altavista.com to convert Japanese - Poser 20:23 6/10/2001 (0)
- "Studie" seems to be a tunershop / Candy Store!!! (url) - Check out (m) -HW 18:00 6/10/2001 (1)
  - check these out (pic) - HW 18:06 6/10/2001 (0)
- what a waste of money! a travesty I tell ya - Chris Blessing 17:57 6/10/2001 (0)
- Damn! He should just buy one! (nt) - dme328i 17:48 6/10/2001 (0)
2 flooded M5 in Houston - tunkz 17:38 6/10/2001 (1)
- I had my 330i on blocks. Barely made it (nt) - martyo 21:11 6/10/2001 (0)
E46 Quality??? - Docray1 17:26 6/10/2001 (7)
- Re: E46 Quality - Excellent - SteveT 20:50 6/10/2001 (2)
  - Don't be so sure....... - *** 22:34 6/10/2001 (1)
    - Re: Don't be so sure....... - SteveT 21:27 6/11/2001 (0)
- Re: E46 Quality??? - *** 17:29 6/10/2001 (3)
  - Re: E46 Quality??? - Docray1 17:36 6/10/2001 (2)
    - Re: E46 Quality??? - hd 00:41 6/11/2001 (1)
      - Re: E46 Quality??? - Docray1 12:02 6/11/2001 (0)
Brake Pad Question - Todd 17:16 6/10/2001 (4)
- PBR Metal Master pads are reported 2 B good. (nt) - Ed G. 19:07 6/10/2001 (1)
  - I second that... - James 02:41 6/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Brake Pads - Clyde 18:10 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Brake Pad Question - dc 17:35 6/10/2001 (0)
is it possible to install kenwood cd player in e46 (pic) - Robert 16:57 6/10/2001 (7)
- Yes, but it will ruin the design of the dash - JSE 17:05 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: is it possible to install kenwood cd player in - 3-series-Razor 17:03 6/10/2001 (0)
- probably, you will need to get a Scosche adapter - HW 17:01 6/10/2001 (4)
  - Re: probably, you will need to get a Scosche adapt - Robert 18:15 6/10/2001 (3)
    - you will lose the steering wheel (remote) radio - controls -HW 18:19 6/10/2001 (2)
      - There is a device that will interface the - Anthony-NJ 01:04 6/11/2001 (1)
        
        Re: There is a device that will interface the - James 09:35 6/11/2001 (0)
BMW in Montreal and Colorado takes Stanley Cup !! - Matt G. in Denver 16:50 6/10/2001 (0)
can I install kenwood cd player in e46? (pic) - Robert 16:49 6/10/2001 (2)
- of course you can... - Chris Blessing 18:23 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Re: of course you can... - Robert 00:56 6/11/2001 (0)
Split Fold Down Pro/Con's (m) - Pre 330i 16:47 6/10/2001 (5)
- Definitely get the fold-down - Larry 01:56 6/11/2001 (0)
- Some have reported annoying squeaks/rattles. - TJ 19:57 6/10/2001 (0)
- VERY Convenient... (m) - Karl G 19:01 6/10/2001 (0)
- stiffer chassic w/o fold downs (supposedly) (nt) - HW 18:21 6/10/2001 (0)
- well... - Chris Blessing 17:55 6/10/2001 (0)
Looking for Body Shop in MD - Rob 16:29 6/10/2001 (0)
Can you add CD changer if you have in dash CD? (nt) - Pre 330i 16:26 6/10/2001 (3)
- Yes, but only the 6 CD changer. - Brian 330Cic 16:28 6/10/2001 (1)
  - 12 cd you can too. i think - GymTowel 17:15 6/10/2001 (0)
- yes (nt) - HW 16:27 6/10/2001 (0)
New Bumper (Color Match) - Rob 16:24 6/10/2001 (5)
- bumper repainted, cannot tell if there is any diff (nt) - HW 16:26 6/10/2001 (4)
  - Re: bumper repainted, cannot tell if there is any - Rob 16:28 6/10/2001 (3)
    - try took it to a premium body shop - HW 16:45 6/10/2001 (2)
      - Even when with the bumper off the car? - Rob 16:48 6/10/2001 (1)
        
        yes, I wouldn't have it any other way. - HW 16:59 6/10/2001 (0)
The reliability of a solid German... - KTM/Bud 16:20 6/10/2001 (5)
- KTM/Bud is SPAM! spam spam spam wonderful spam spa - Don 18:29 6/10/2001 (0)
- you posted a similar message a half year ago - HW 17:21 6/10/2001 (0)
- And Vespa is a nice Scooter...(m) - JSE 17:07 6/10/2001 (0)
- One of these things is not like the other... (nt) - bol 16:37 6/10/2001 (0)
- you working for Ford yeah? (m) - Vince 325i Topaz Blue 16:26 6/10/2001 (0)
What are the odds that a dealer can find (m) - JKnoxville 16:11 6/10/2001 (6)
- Thanks, much appreciated! - JKnoxville 17:16 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: What are the odds that a dealer can find (m) - Fred Meloan 16:56 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: What are the odds that a dealer can find (m) - Jim in Oregon 16:16 6/10/2001 (3)
  - re: - JKnoxville 16:19 6/10/2001 (2)
    - Re: re: - mike 325xi 16:47 6/10/2001 (0)
    - There are a lot of 330i's out there...more - Jim in Oregon 16:44 6/10/2001 (0)
Question about warranty.... - E46 Chick 16:06 6/10/2001 (6)
- I think you have time.. - Brian 330Cic 16:09 6/10/2001 (4)
  - I wouldn't think so... - Brian 330Cic 16:27 6/10/2001 (1)
    - Thank you so much for the advice (nt) - E46 Chick 17:24 6/10/2001 (0)
  - Is it worth getting it??? - E46 Chick 16:11 6/10/2001 (1)
    - if you have had lots of previous problems, you (nt) - may want to consider it -HW 16:24 6/10/2001 (0)
- I've read somewhere that you can. (nt) - HW 16:08 6/10/2001 (0)
Damn, missed Montoya/Villeneuve fight - riaz 16:04 6/10/2001 (1)
- Montoya is a crash waiting to happen... (url) - CD-55 16:28 6/10/2001 (0)
Yeah !! BMW wins the Canadian Gran Prix !!! (nt) - M-Fahrer 15:35 6/10/2001 (7)
- The most powerful engine and possibly the most - derek 15:47 6/10/2001 (6)
  - Re: The most powerful engine and possibly the most - M-Fahrer 16:22 6/10/2001 (5)
    - Re: The most powerful engine and possibly the most - derek 17:41 6/10/2001 (4)
      - Re: The most powerful engine and possibly the most - M-Fahrer 23:22 6/10/2001 (3)
        
        your dealer meant, the car keeps itself under 120! - HW 01:48 6/11/2001 (2)
        
        You mean - M-Fahrer 09:55 6/11/2001 (1)
        
        yep, I think the M3's have the 250KM/H limit - HW 11:05 6/11/2001 (0)
Lime Rock GT/AGT races: e46 coupe w/ V8 - HW 15:31 6/10/2001 (2)
- Re: Lime Rock GT/AGT races: e46 coupe w/ V8 - SteveT 20:54 6/10/2001 (0)
- OEM M5 V8. Hartge and RD also use M5 engine. (nt) - Akakubi 15:57 6/10/2001 (0)
braman Motors - Seth Thorson 15:31 6/10/2001 (2)
- They are JERKS!! - Hate them!! 16:42 6/10/2001 (0)
- They are well know for rolling odos back on cars - Stick 16:11 6/10/2001 (0)
braman Motors (nt) - Seth Thorson 15:30 6/10/2001 (0)
*What would ABS light mean in Dodge Caravan?* (nt) - RO 330i 15:11 6/10/2001 (3)
- Comes on if ABS system fails (nt) - Jim in Oregon 15:14 6/10/2001 (2)
  - ABS? Anti lock brakes? Air bags? thx Jim - RO 330i 18:21 6/10/2001 (1)
    - AntiLock Breaking System - Pancho 19:29 6/10/2001 (0)
Modena style body kit for e46 coupe - HW 14:55 6/10/2001 (9)
- Belongs on a Honda... - JSE 17:09 6/10/2001 (0)
- Here's the pic, it really does look like a modena! (url) (pic) - White330Ci 16:12 6/10/2001 (4)
  - thanks! who makes the kit? (url) (pic) - HW 16:23 6/10/2001 (3)
    - Who makes the kit? My guess... - CD-55 16:40 6/10/2001 (2)
      - No, it's a real kit... - Akakubi 16:58 6/10/2001 (1)
        
        the e46fanatics guys are saying Kerscher but I (nt) - don't see it on the site -HW 17:03 6/10/2001 (0)
- Are you making that up?? - CD-55 15:39 6/10/2001 (2)
  - no, I'm serious. A few months ago someone posted - (m) -HW 15:51 6/10/2001 (0)
  - fake engine in the back seat...heehee LOL! (nt) - Teej 15:43 6/10/2001 (0)
Any pics of wood or chrome brake handles? (nt) - RonZ 14:51 6/10/2001 (0)
cic owners -- Sports package or no sports package? (nt) - Edgar 14:48 6/10/2001 (7)
- Go for it..makes car feel much more in control..> - RGO 02:53 6/11/2001 (0)
- Not if you're in Canada - Poser 20:18 6/10/2001 (0)
- A Must Have Option. - Scott-Tit/Silver330Cic 20:09 6/10/2001 (0)
- Have it and love it. - Jeff In Dallas 17:53 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: cic owners -- Sports package or no sports pack - OB_330CiC 15:46 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: cic owners -- Sports package or no sports pack - steve 15:26 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: cic owners -- Sports package or no sports pack - RoyallStar 14:54 6/10/2001 (0)
Zaino - john 14:34 6/10/2001 (4)
- This board seems evenly divided on 2 brands (more) (url) - alee 14:48 6/10/2001 (2)
  - How often do U apply Zaino after 1st application? (url) - Edgar 16:50 6/10/2001 (1)
    - As needed, just like regular wax (more) - alee 17:00 6/10/2001 (0)
- depends . . . - Ed G. 14:36 6/10/2001 (0)
Formel1 - Mensch 14:33 6/10/2001 (0)
Some a$$hole keyed my car! - UCLA RW 98 Steel Gray 13:54 6/10/2001 (16)
- Anybody know of a good bodyshop in the bay area? - UCLA RW 98 Steel Gray 14:26 6/10/2001 (0)
- Yikes! that sucks! - Vince 325i Topaz Blue 14:17 6/10/2001 (0)
- Depends on how deep, and the color paint (more) - alee 13:58 6/10/2001 (13)
  - Re: Depends on how deep, and the color paint (more - UCLA RW 98 Steel Gray 14:04 6/10/2001 (12)
    - That really sucks (more) - alee 14:08 6/10/2001 (11)
      - Re: That really sucks (more) - UCLA RW 98 Steel Gray 14:12 6/10/2001 (6)
        
        Does the parking lot have cameras or security - Anthony-NJ 15:19 6/10/2001 (2)
        
        Not likely unless he filed a police report (more) - alee 15:31 6/10/2001 (1)
        
        Agreed, that would be the bigest problem - Anthony-NJ 01:06 6/11/2001 (0)
        
        Car is doing good (more) - alee 14:21 6/10/2001 (1)
        
        Maybe I keep my car too clean. Looks like a - UCLA RW 98 Steel Gray 14:28 6/10/2001 (0)
        
        the fast and the furious - HW 14:17 6/10/2001 (0)
      - too many jealous people - HW 14:11 6/10/2001 (3)
        
        Re: too many jealous people - UCLA RW 98 Steel Gray 14:14 6/10/2001 (2)
        
        I don't have any other option after my sister - totalled her Integra -HW 14:20 6/10/2001 (0)
        
        pple are just sick...(m) - Vince 325i Topaz Blue 14:19 6/10/2001 (0)
Anyone ever go to a dealer new car "orientation"? - alee 13:48 6/10/2001 (0)
AC and horespower - jpro 13:45 6/10/2001 (3)
- Not much these days (m) - Emission 13:51 6/10/2001 (2)
  - To tell you the truth, I cannot tell when... - Brian 330Cic 16:11 6/10/2001 (1)
    - I agree, unlike my E36 - Brian - Fern 330cic 18:39 6/10/2001 (0)
ASC Vs DSC - Alex Wang 13:41 6/10/2001 (1)
- Well... - bol 13:42 6/10/2001 (0)
Ralf wins Canadian GP!!! He "ate" Michael live! (nt) - Akakubi 13:36 6/10/2001 (22)
- How about some Spoilers please? - Robert Halton wk 19 Topaz 330i 14:21 6/10/2001 (0)
- driver skill: 1st: F1, 2nd: ?? 3rd: ?? - HW 14:03 6/10/2001 (12)
  - ok fine rally drivers do need the skill to - Selbach 15:24 6/10/2001 (0)
  - Third would be Le Mahn guys - going in shifts 24h. (nt) - Akakubi 14:46 6/10/2001 (1)
    - Can't spell, Le Mans that is.. (nt) - Akakubi 14:48 6/10/2001 (0)
  - I think the Rally boys rival the F1 guys... - derek 14:45 6/10/2001 (3)
    - I agree. WRC divers gotta have some skills... - Kaz325iT 14:53 6/10/2001 (0)
    - Rally people are nuts... - Akakubi 14:50 6/10/2001 (1)
      - WRC is one of the most thrilling if not THE most - HW 14:51 6/10/2001 (0)
  - 2nd World Rally Championship (imo), 3rd? (nt) - mehmet 14:05 6/10/2001 (0)
  - 2nd World Rally Championship (imo, 3rd? (nt) - mehmet 14:05 6/10/2001 (3)
    - those WRC spectators sure have a lot of trust in - those drivers -HW 14:08 6/10/2001 (2)
      - Totally agree! considering the way those cars go (nt) - mehmet 14:11 6/10/2001 (1)
        
        Some maybe too drunk to know better. (nt) - CD-55 14:14 6/10/2001 (0)
- Best race to watch for this season! (nt) - mehmet 14:03 6/10/2001 (0)
- I can't wait to see those bros in their homeland! (nt) - CD-55 14:00 6/10/2001 (0)
- yea I'm so happy I had to post the same exact thin (nt) - g twice! :) -Teej 13:48 6/10/2001 (3)
  - Hehe, beautiful race. Montoya crashed again though (nt) - Akakubi 13:52 6/10/2001 (2)
    - He might be one of the fastest, but I don�t think - that�s how he�s supposed to stop. mehmet 14:08 6/10/2001 (0)
    - Seems like Montoya always takes someone out... - CD-55 14:06 6/10/2001 (0)
- What a fantastic strategic race!! BMW Williams and (nt) - Ralf rule!! -Teej 13:44 6/10/2001 (0)
- What a fantastic strategic race!! BMW Williams and (nt) - Ralf rule!! -Teej 13:44 6/10/2001 (0)
Extended Service Plan - Bert330i 13:34 6/10/2001 (1)
- Paid approx $400 back in January..(nt) - AllenC 330iA 13:47 6/10/2001 (0)
Used E36 M3/4 or new 330i? - Phil Mentz 13:07 6/10/2001 (3)
- Re: Used E36 M3/4 or new 330i? - BMWLifer 20:46 6/10/2001 (0)
- That M3 overpriced! When I sold my '98 M3... - LMC 14:51 6/10/2001 (0)
- What are you using it for? (m) - Emission 13:15 6/10/2001 (0)
I'm interested in a group buy for M3 Steering whee (url) - Khoi 13:03 6/10/2001 (2)
- Call Kurt @ Parick BMW - JP 21:03 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: I'm interested in a group buy for M3 Steering - Blk Sph 330Ci 14:10 6/10/2001 (0)
Best spring kit for saloon? - steve 12:41 6/10/2001 (0)
Dumb question - removing the cell antenna - RonZ 12:35 6/10/2001 (1)
- Pliers will work... my comes off easily with the (nt) - plastic tool. Bob L. 21:18 6/10/2001 (0)
who wins? prelude or 325ci - ab topas blau 325ci. 12:11 6/10/2001 (4)
- 325Ci wins - deejay 14:49 6/10/2001 (0)
- Even IF the Honda faster who cares...still a PIECE (nt) - Jason 325i Step 13:24 6/10/2001 (0)
- Who cares bro? That other car is a Honda..please - RO 330i 12:26 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Good answer! (m) - Emission 12:57 6/10/2001 (0)
Seatbelt anchor rattles.. annoying - Mike 12:07 6/10/2001 (7)
- Re: Seatbelt anchor rattles.. annoying - Larry in South Texas 16:42 6/10/2001 (0)
- is Alan deleting old posts??? I had link to TSB - for this! -HW 13:59 6/10/2001 (0)
- Is it metallic or plastic sound? - steve 12:42 6/10/2001 (2)
  - Re: Is it metallic or plastic sound? - Mike 13:01 6/10/2001 (1)
    - Same sound I heard -- I thought it was inside (m) - steve 14:33 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Seatbelt anchor rattles.. annoying - Parump 12:13 6/10/2001 (0)
- See below for post on TSB for this (nt) - robg 12:10 6/10/2001 (0)
Formula 1 is on now on Speedvision. (nt) - Akakubi 11:59 6/10/2001 (0)
Almost got into an accident..... - L.J. 11:53 6/10/2001 (0)
Help! Installing a UUC Short shift kit - lisa 11:52 6/10/2001 (2)
- Re: Help! Installing a UUC Short shift kit - dbrooks 12:01 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Thanks. - Lisa 19:18 6/10/2001 (0)
alee - how much did your M3 steering wheel cost? - BimmerBoy 11:40 6/10/2001 (9)
- 2 available at group buy prices........ - JP 21:08 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: alee - how much did your M3 steering wheel cos - BimmerBoy 11:59 6/10/2001 (0)
- I got mine from my dealer... - Akakubi 11:53 6/10/2001 (2)
  - Did the wheel improve your times or just comfort? (nt) - alee 12:02 6/10/2001 (1)
    - Well... - Akakubi 12:06 6/10/2001 (0)
- Cost me $359 from Patrick BMW (more) - alee 11:44 6/10/2001 (3)
  - Re: Cost me $359 from Patrick BMW (more) - BimmerBoy 12:31 6/10/2001 (2)
    - Not a great photo, but ... (more) (url) - alee 12:34 6/10/2001 (1)
      - Re: Not a great photo, but ... (more) (url) - BimmerBoy 12:50 6/10/2001 (0)
Any1 order their ECIS frm SupremePowerparts.com? - (more) dme328i 11:23 6/10/2001 (1)
- I got mine from SPP... - Chase265 13:44 6/10/2001 (0)
Another 330i overheat story - still torqued 11:11 6/10/2001 (2)
- Oh, forgot to mention the gas pedal - still torqued 11:14 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Re: Oh, forgot to mention the gas pedal - Chris Blessing 17:49 6/10/2001 (0)
any 330 auto's ever take an X5 4.4(v8)off the line (nt) - roozy 11:08 6/10/2001 (2)
- 330s yes 325s probably not - GymTowel 13:32 6/10/2001 (0)
- 325 also.. - roozy 11:09 6/10/2001 (0)
HK sufferer - rolsto 10:54 6/10/2001 (2)
- Take a regular screwdriver .... - Nahhh 12:48 6/10/2001 (0)
- Hold down the button with the Music Note until... - Brian 330Cic 11:07 6/10/2001 (0)
argg! still status 111! - Chris Blessing 10:50 6/10/2001 (4)
- Do you have an estimated delivery date? (nt) - Brian 330Cic 11:30 6/10/2001 (1)
  - last time I called bmwna said August (sometime) (nt) - Chris Blessing 17:47 6/10/2001 (0)
- 800-831-1117 option 3, option 2, (nt) - JZD 11:29 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Thanks! It's memorized! =) (nt) - Chris Blessing 17:47 6/10/2001 (0)
Damn, I love my S4! - Benjamin 10:27 6/10/2001 (5)
- No 4 wheel drive!! - Kamal Raza (UK) 08:16 6/11/2001 (0)
- Step to a real car...get the M3 - audikiller 14:06 6/10/2001 (0)
- Absolutely! No question. (nt) - DaveM - Hellrot 325Ci 13:39 6/10/2001 (0)
- Why not an M5 then? :) (nt) - Akakubi 11:32 6/10/2001 (0)
- E46 M3? HELLLLZ yeah (nt) - Chris Blessing 10:41 6/10/2001 (0)
Rain, rain, GO AWAY... - Brian 330Cic 10:12 6/10/2001 (5)
- Rain is good, keeps the engine fires out (nt) - mikeM 10:18 6/10/2001 (1)
  - ha ha (nt) - Brian 330Cic 10:29 6/10/2001 (0)
- Know what you mean. We need boats not BMW's - here in houston. frank325i 10:17 6/10/2001 (2)
  - Hmmm... Does BMW make a boat? Maybe a 330 Bi? - Brian 330Cic 10:21 6/10/2001 (1)
    - if they do, i want to get the coupe one, 330BCi (nt) - CG 12:00 6/10/2001 (0)
OT: Boston vs Chicago - chet 10:12 6/10/2001 (3)
- Re: OT: Boston vs Chicago - hd 01:23 6/11/2001 (1)
  - Re: OT: Boston vs Chicago - chet 09:37 6/11/2001 (0)
- Chicago is a much better city, imo - lk 12:39 6/10/2001 (0)
anyone here from houston? - carson cunningham 10:02 6/10/2001 (2)
- I'm from Houston. which dealership?? - frank325i 10:13 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Re: I'm from Houston. which dealership?? - carson cunningham 10:19 6/10/2001 (0)
Oil low - Is it OK to mix BMW synthetic w/ Mobil1? (nt) - MJS 10:00 6/10/2001 (5)
- My dealer said it was OK... - JSE 13:25 6/10/2001 (0)
- Thought it was Castrol Syntec. Better doublecheck (nt) - dme328i 11:11 6/10/2001 (0)
- I coulda sworn BMW synth = M1 synth - Chris Blessing 10:20 6/10/2001 (2)
  - BMW uses Castrol. (nt) - DaveM - Hellrot 325Ci 13:41 6/10/2001 (0)
  - Thanks. (nt) - MJS 10:27 6/10/2001 (0)
Which E46 should I get? - Sooty Pooh! 09:56 6/10/2001 (2)
- Re: Which E46 should I get? - Neil McRae 09:57 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Take a look at the BMW's for sale tab above... - Brian 330Cic 10:14 6/10/2001 (0)
Bug/Tar Remover - john 09:46 6/10/2001 (2)
- Try water and a cleaner wax... - Brian 330Cic 09:54 6/10/2001 (1)
  - Subject should read 'Try a cleaner wax'. - Brian 330Cic 09:56 6/10/2001 (0)
headlamp condensation - Rashad Choudry 07:53 6/10/2001 (0)
2002! - DAVE 06:21 6/10/2001 (3)
- Another 2002 Question(not facelift) - Chilly Willy 07:07 6/10/2001 (2)
  - Just put a deposit down... - Chris Blessing 10:19 6/10/2001 (1)
    - Thanks(nt) - Chilly Willy 07:47 6/11/2001 (0)
Sale - Barry 06:18 6/10/2001 (0)