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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 34
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.

little sister bought HYUNDAI - Benny 23:22 8/26/2001 (3)
- pipes should stay (m) - Chris Blessing� 09:15 8/27/2001 (0)
- pipes should stay (m) - Chris Blessing� 09:15 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: little sister bought HYUNDAI - adept1 23:41 8/26/2001 (0)
Sunshade option on 2002 325i in US? - Rancho1 23:01 8/26/2001 (6)
- Re: Sunshade option on 2002 325i in US? - topazmanian 23:36 8/26/2001 (5)
  - Re: Sunshade option on 2002 325i in US? - Rancho1 01:40 8/27/2001 (3)
    - Answers - robg 08:50 8/27/2001 (2)
      - Re: Answers - Rancho1 22:19 8/27/2001 (0)
      - Since we're BMW's largest market outside of - Europe it's just not (m) 09:42 8/27/2001 (0)
  - Anyone have the manual rear sunshade? - Barco 23:50 8/26/2001 (0)
MOMO Website is NOW UP! - Jake 23:01 8/26/2001 (0)
NE1 watched Motorvision on Speedvision this week? - Motorvision fan 22:58 8/26/2001 (0)
Price for Used 323 Ci Convertable - jolson 22:53 8/26/2001 (0)
Anyone have experience with the SP in the snow? - Jackass 22:52 8/26/2001 (6)
- Re: Anyone have experience with the SP in the snow - Cenotaph 10:17 8/27/2001 (0)
- Get SNOWS! (nt) - Ed - 328Ci 09:26 8/27/2001 (0)
- Put 4 snows on it... - MHM 08:24 8/27/2001 (0)
- Yes. Gos slow (m) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, no longer ANGRY) 04:30 8/27/2001 (0)
- Stiff suspensions are challenging in snow - 325iT 23:29 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: Stiff suspensions are challenging in snow - Chip 08:31 8/27/2001 (0)
Conversion to right hand drive? - adept1 22:28 8/26/2001 (6)
- Driving in S'pore worse than Manhattan+ parking - issues - bb 09:42 8/27/2001 (0)
- hmm... ;) - VinceTopazBlau325i 23:15 8/26/2001 (3)
  - Re: hmm... ;) - adept1 23:36 8/26/2001 (2)
    - one more thing.... :) - VinceTopazBlau325i 00:18 8/27/2001 (0)
    - Re: hmm... ;) - VinceTopazBlau325i 00:15 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Conversion to right hand drive? - 4x4xBM 22:39 8/26/2001 (0)
How much power boost is it possible to get out... - Jackass 22:25 8/26/2001 (6)
- Here's a nice write up on ESS from DTMPOWER.NET (url) - russ325 01:20 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: How much power boost is it possible to get out - 4x4xBM 22:33 8/26/2001 (4)
  - Thanks...where should I look for more info on - Jackass 22:41 8/26/2001 (3)
    - Re: Thanks...where should I look for more info on - Mal 23:15 8/26/2001 (2)
      - Re the ESS kits... - Jackass 23:24 8/26/2001 (1)
        
        Everything there is to know about ESS kit... (url) - my330i.com 14:25 8/27/2001 (0)
CA Used Vehicle Tax? - NewToCA 21:55 8/26/2001 (7)
- Re: CA Used Vehicle Tax? - evan 01:15 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: CA Used Vehicle Tax? (url) - Brian D. 22:56 8/26/2001 (0)
- You must pay tax based on the used sale price, but - Irv 22:45 8/26/2001 (0)
- You go to DMV with Bill of Sale and you pay (nt) - 4x4xBM 22:10 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Cars may be differerent, don't think so, I had - this witha boat - $Ouch 4x4xBM 22:13 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: CA Used Vehicle Tax? - NewToCA 22:06 8/26/2001 (1)
  - no, that is not true. - Stan 00:12 8/27/2001 (0)
Buying CA Water Blade tomorrow (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 21:44 8/26/2001 (3)
- Best Drying Tip Ever..... - ESS 23:28 8/26/2001 (1)
  - I'll second that (nt) - kevinfl 09:22 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Buying CA Water Blade tomorrow (m) - 4x4xBM 21:53 8/26/2001 (0)
330 on 19 inch wheels, Hartges (url) (pic) (nt) - Ron 21:23 8/26/2001 (0)
330 on 19 inch wheels, Hartges (url) (pic) (nt) - Ron 21:23 8/26/2001 (1)
- how about checking you account..not working - 330Ci Black/Black 19BBS and E30 M3 19BBS 22:04 8/26/2001 (0)
OT: The best URL I have seen in a long time. - Stick 21:23 8/26/2001 (1)
- You got that right - Rich 330 Cic 22:12 8/26/2001 (0)
WTB: wheels w/ tires. (m) - SilverMPower 21:22 8/26/2001 (1)
- pachiu@yahoo.com - SilverMPower 21:22 8/26/2001 (0)
Y has this board been so slow in past 24 hours? (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 21:08 8/26/2001 (1)
- its usually pretty slow on weekends - ed later.........Dhan.......... 21:13 8/26/2001 (0)
323i 1999 4-spoke steering wheel change/air bag - J 323i 20:57 8/26/2001 (4)
- You'll need to change the airbag (nt) - rg 21:02 8/26/2001 (3)
  - ok, one more question :) / 4 spoke trade - J 323i 21:11 8/26/2001 (2)
    - I dunno if it will work or not but - you can a good cheap one on E-bay 22:53 8/26/2001 (1)
      - Re: I dunno if it will work or not but - J 323i 00:37 8/27/2001 (0)
Missing info in Manual for the 2000 325/330 ci - Rich 330 Cic 20:50 8/26/2001 (3)
- The radio instructions are in a separate manual. - Brian 330Cic� 21:09 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: The radio instructions are in a separate manua - Rich 330 Cic 22:05 8/26/2001 (0)
- All manuals are like that (nt) - alee 20:52 8/26/2001 (0)
Woops (url) (nt) - FlorMatt 20:48 8/26/2001 (3)
- What is it? I don't have password to view. - Kevin 10:39 8/27/2001 (0)
- MIzer park in Boca Raton, FL - Stick 21:18 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Nope - close but no cigar - (South of there) - FlorMatt 06:31 8/27/2001 (0)
I'll just have to look at my pics for a few days I (url) (nt) - FlorMatt 20:46 8/26/2001 (0)
Well my Fan went on Saturday while racing (m) - FlorMatt 20:35 8/26/2001 (4)
- I'd be depressed too if my car was a POS. - Jason� 325i �tep 21:06 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: I'd be depressed too if my car was a POS. - FlorMatt 06:33 8/27/2001 (0)
- What was your build date? - bmwta 20:39 8/26/2001 (1)
  - June 10 - I'm hating it.............. - FlorMatt 20:44 8/26/2001 (0)
Would it be possible to have Alcantara installed - in the center sections of my seats? nt 20:22 8/26/2001 (1)
- Like an S4 with the Alcantara option... - Rex nt 20:24 8/26/2001 (0)
NE1 going to Watkin Glen Driving School this week? (nt) - Bennett 20:13 8/26/2001 (0)
DSC Problem? - StorminMike 20:02 8/26/2001 (1)
- had the same on 330i, right rear wheel code sender - Jakeaquake 20:04 8/26/2001 (0)
2002 MY Color Choices Chart (more) (pic) - Fred Meloan 19:27 8/26/2001 (8)
- Hey..where's sienna red??? (nt) - Slider 08:59 8/27/2001 (0)
- hmm, where's my unscientific color study?... (nt) - Kaz325iT 22:57 8/26/2001 (0)
- Very interesting, Fred. Thanks! (nt) (nt) - LMC 21:32 8/26/2001 (0)
- Orient Blue @ 5th. (pic) - (nt) 21:21 8/26/2001 (0)
- This presumably includes orders by dealers (m) - vexed 19:53 8/26/2001 (0)
- Thx, nice chart! In Palo Alto, SteelGrey is way (nt) - ahead. - Irv 19:52 8/26/2001 (0)
- Thanks! How about % of Tanin Red interiors? (nt) - Emission 19:47 8/26/2001 (0)
- Wow! Silver is only 1/3. Sometimes I swear it's (nt) - more like 75%! JP in TO 19:40 8/26/2001 (0)
i luv me bimmer, but..(m) - Jakeaquake 19:07 8/26/2001 (0)
wtb m3 17" staggered rims or bbs rx - vancouver bimmer 19:04 8/26/2001 (0)
The Absorber and just water works great on windows - 31st330i 18:25 8/26/2001 (1)
- Re: The Absorber and just water works great on win - sjs 20:43 8/26/2001 (0)
Any fans of MOTORVISION on Speedvision? - HellrotCi 18:22 8/26/2001 (1)
- It's now on Saturdays 8:30 am Eastern Time (nt) - bmwta 20:00 8/26/2001 (0)
Photo fun on the weekend (url) (pic) (nt) - bol 18:05 8/26/2001 (2)
- what's w/ the purple smoke coming out your window? - lk 18:43 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Jimi Hendrix is sitting in the driver's seat. - HellrotCi 18:50 8/26/2001 (0)
Dumb queestion time about waxing and badging (m) - E46 Jew-Boy 17:53 8/26/2001 (3)
- Re: Dumb queestion time about waxing and badging ( - 4x4xBM 22:27 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Dumb queestion time about waxing and badging ( - Tony 19:29 8/26/2001 (0)
- You can use a tooth brush. (nt) - Brian 330Cic� 17:54 8/26/2001 (0)
76 has 100 octane racing fuel at normal pumps!! - Dr. Curious 17:32 8/26/2001 (2)
- There is a 100octane finder at 76.com - Kaz325iT 22:51 8/26/2001 (0)
- You can travel back in time! Timewarp Baby! (nt) - Emission 19:20 8/26/2001 (0)
MICRO FIBER CHAMOIS and extra free time! (url) - ebony 3to5eye 17:26 8/26/2001 (1)
- The Absorber does the same thing for less money (nt) - 31st330i 18:01 8/26/2001 (0)
Bird Poop Damage - Fix suggestions? (pic) - sanjose330cic 17:24 8/26/2001 (4)
- Try lighter fluid, then wipe & wax area. I've used - Rob 330ci 22:01 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: suggestions - Clyde 19:52 8/26/2001 (0)
- You're shit out of luck, pal. - 328i E46 19:13 8/26/2001 (0)
- Never mind. Read archives. Looks hopeless. - sanjose330cic 17:45 8/26/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: 1990 535iM (5-speed) (url) (pic) - Ben 17:14 8/26/2001 (2)
- Why would you sell that? - Dr. Curious 17:28 8/26/2001 (0)
- Beautiful car and website! Someone lucky will buy (url) - ebony 3to5eye 17:22 8/26/2001 (0)
Texas BMW owners, Gathering Labor Day Weekend!!!!! - adam p 17:10 8/26/2001 (0)
pics of m aero package please (nt) - aron 17:02 8/26/2001 (0)
Is it possible to get a loaded 325 Ci for 32K? - rusen 16:37 8/26/2001 (1)
- You can get it for may be 33k if (more) - sam 19:56 8/26/2001 (0)
Which is the best dealer in Irvine area? - rusen 16:34 8/26/2001 (4)
- I suggest you try dealers in LA like (m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 19:27 8/26/2001 (1)
  - DON'T GO TO PACIFIC!!!! - Consumer 20:06 8/26/2001 (0)
- Not Irvine BMW. Go to Crevier in santa ana auto. (nt) - ~jake 17:58 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Irvine BMW, ask for Craig Yoshida email me 4 info - Ebony 3to5 eye 11:05 8/27/2001 (0)
Well, I took a 7/01 build, manual 330ci for test - john-milwaukee, wisc. 16:19 8/26/2001 (1)
- P.S. The Ci only had 20 miles on it and I took - john-milwaukee, wisc. 16:25 8/26/2001 (0)
Bored (pic) (nt) - 325xisA 16:12 8/26/2001 (0)
Still Depressed (url) (pic) (nt) - 325xisA 16:10 8/26/2001 (15)
- I'd be depressed as well if my car were automatic - FlorMatt 20:38 8/26/2001 (4)
  - Is that because you wouldn't be sitting there with - a dead fan right now? 20:58 8/26/2001 (3)
    - Exactly, I would be out driving a car that was (m) - FlorMatt 10:30 8/27/2001 (2)
      - More 5-speed dick waving! Hooray!! (nt) - planet 12:28 8/27/2001 (1)
        
        Actually a 5 speed if you have ever driven one (m) - FlorMatt 18:59 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: WAAAAAAH! - Chad 18:28 8/26/2001 (0)
- Damage to your paint from car wash probably worse - shazam 17:07 8/26/2001 (0)
- chill out and get used to it - cpick 16:43 8/26/2001 (0)
- depressed about what? - .........Dhan.......... 16:24 8/26/2001 (6)
  - My scratched wheel - see below - 325xisA 16:30 8/26/2001 (5)
    - cant you just swap it with ur spare?..change the t - ire.........Dhan.......... 16:32 8/26/2001 (4)
      - Did you know that most messages have text in - addition to the titles? 17:29 8/26/2001 (3)
        
        the orginal message has not text, nor was it state - ed later.........Dhan.......... 19:03 8/26/2001 (2)
        
        Look 4 main messages down from here. - It's there. 20:59 8/26/2001 (1)
        
        oh, didnt see that. my bad i guess - ed later.........Dhan.......... 21:10 8/26/2001 (0)
Visted the Dealership today, lots of pics... (pic) - Brian 330Cic� 15:51 8/26/2001 (9)
- 1st M3 picture looks like a Chevron 'smiling car' (nt) - RGO 10:00 8/27/2001 (0)
- Yuck - those wheels just don't work on a 740! (nt) - 4x4xBM 22:03 8/26/2001 (0)
- White M3 Convertible looks awesome w/Black Top (pic) (nt) - JP in TO 19:27 8/26/2001 (0)
- great pics, thanks for posting them ! ! (nt) - Alan F 19:05 8/26/2001 (0)
- You must be from Baton Rouge (pic) - Todd325I 16:40 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Yes, I am. - Brian 330Cic� 17:24 8/26/2001 (0)
- **Brian, what kind of camera do U have?** (nt) - RO 330i 15:56 8/26/2001 (2)
  - Canon S10 (nt) - Brian 330Cic� 15:56 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Thanks Brian - RO 330i 16:07 8/26/2001 (0)
2 Words: Autocross Roxx! (nt) - FunkDaddy 15:49 8/26/2001 (0)
just Zaino'd, now what? - DS 325i 15:47 8/26/2001 (2)
- Re: just Zaino'd, now what? - 4x4xBM 21:40 8/26/2001 (0)
- Long term care is easy (more) - alee 15:50 8/26/2001 (0)
Depressed - Scratched Wheel at Car Wash Today! (url) (pic) - 325xisA 15:43 8/26/2001 (0)
FS: sub woofer enclosure (url) - 31st330i 15:38 8/26/2001 (0)
Pics of Blk leather w/ titanium trim? - Azabu 15:30 8/26/2001 (0)
HELP! Dealer says no VPC report available! - Raffi 15:27 8/26/2001 (1)
- Jon Shafer? Fred Meloan? Anyone??? (nt) - Raffi 18:03 8/26/2001 (0)
Anyone have the thermostat recall work done? (nt) (nt) - Evan 15:05 8/26/2001 (1)
- It's actually a recall now? - jlewis 17:59 8/26/2001 (0)
Tracks in IL - Inline6 14:30 8/26/2001 (0)
Please Post Sapphire Black w/Grey Leather Pics - please 14:29 8/26/2001 (0)
Please HELP. Avellino's put wrong tire on my car! - (m) Matt -- 325Ci 13:58 8/26/2001 (6)
- Clearly they're in error. Make the replace it. (m) - alee 14:02 8/26/2001 (4)
  - Work order says 245! - (m) Matt -- 325Ci 14:07 8/26/2001 (3)
    - You should have no problems (more) - alee 14:10 8/26/2001 (2)
      - Avellinos's in Royesford PA, don't ever go there!! - Matt -- 325Ci 14:13 8/26/2001 (1)
        
        Thanks for the tip! I'm out in Wayne, PA (nt) - alee 14:17 8/26/2001 (0)
- I would bring it back and get it replaced. - Brian 330Cic� 14:01 8/26/2001 (0)
For Sale: Bra for a 2000 323cic - Rich 330 Cic 13:42 8/26/2001 (0)
Does M3 lip spoiler fit e46 sedan (url) - afro 13:25 8/26/2001 (1)
- There is one specifically for the sedan - BMW330ci.com instructions are the same 13:37 8/26/2001 (0)
19 hartges on Tit Silver (pic) (nt) - Jim 13:15 8/26/2001 (0)
19 hartges on Tit Silver (pic) (nt) - Jim 13:15 8/26/2001 (1)
- Re: I dont see an image - Nav330Ci 13:22 8/26/2001 (0)
Something strange that happened with my Step (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 13:11 8/26/2001 (11)
- Only accelerates in 3.0l engine. (nt) - Captain Obvious 21:12 8/26/2001 (0)
- Thats nothing(m) - 330i 14:32 8/26/2001 (0)
- Car goes BOOOM!!!! - JackTheRipper 14:00 8/26/2001 (0)
- First of all - DON'T WORRY (m) - Alan F 13:22 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Thanks, now I can eat, sleep, and DRIVE! (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 13:29 8/26/2001 (0)
- Car's ruined. Sell it quick. (more) - alee 13:17 8/26/2001 (5)
  - that's really why "Buyer's Remorse Robert" sold (nt) - 31st330i 13:57 8/26/2001 (2)
    - Wonder if he went to court and lost? (nt) - alee 14:03 8/26/2001 (1)
      - if so, I'm sure it was a spectacle. (nt) - 31st330i 14:04 8/26/2001 (0)
  - Thanks alee, that makes me feel better! (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 13:28 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Worst thing to do is freak out during break-in (m) - alee 13:33 8/26/2001 (0)
Need pics of BMW E46 sport leather/cloth seats - Yuval 13:11 8/26/2001 (0)
ORIENT BLUE CI PICS NEEDED (nt) - NK 13:01 8/26/2001 (2)
- Re: ORIENT BLUE CI PICS NEEDED (pic) - Jon Shafer (nt) 13:04 8/26/2001 (0)
- Here (more) (url) - alee 13:04 8/26/2001 (0)
What is the 1/4 mile time of a stock 323ci auto? (nt) - Rob 12:54 8/26/2001 (9)
- I beleive its around 16.0 (nt) - Hobbes 13:34 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: What is the 1/4 mile time of a stock 323ci aut - Ripsnort 13:08 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Doh, this was 0-60 nevermind (nt) - Ripsnort 13:10 8/26/2001 (0)
- 12.22s @ 132 mph - lk 13:08 8/26/2001 (5)
  - I've run a 11.92 @ 134 (nt) - Jim in Oregon 23:41 8/26/2001 (0)
  - With JATO (nt) - Ed - 328Ci 13:23 8/26/2001 (0)
  - that is if u have clears, ECIS, and zaino - lk 13:10 8/26/2001 (2)
    - Zaino slows you down... - Remove wax, reduce weight :) 13:38 8/26/2001 (1)
      - But you get a lower drag coefficient (nt) - alee 13:39 8/26/2001 (0)
Do lube shops let you bring your oil? - Smooth 12:50 8/26/2001 (2)
- Should cost less -- use BMW oil - John 13:25 8/26/2001 (0)
- I know people who do it all the time (nt) - Kaz325iT 12:51 8/26/2001 (0)
Letter from ECIS - brave1heart 12:17 8/26/2001 (9)
- damn those guys are good (m) - 31st330i 12:27 8/26/2001 (8)
  - The hissing noise (m) - brave1heart 13:10 8/26/2001 (7)
    - My hissing happened b4 & after Instake..just more (nt) - pronounced after the install.-FunkDaddy 15:52 8/26/2001 (2)
      - I have very annoying hissing at moderate throtlle - and I have stock filter 08:17 8/27/2001 (0)
      - did you have OEM air filter? (m) - 31st330i 16:00 8/26/2001 (0)
    - wasn't implying that it was a "tuner bug" (m) - 31st330i 14:03 8/26/2001 (0)
    - Re: The hissing noise (m) - 31st330i 13:45 8/26/2001 (0)
    - hissing noise isn't BMW specific. - Kaz325iT 13:13 8/26/2001 (1)
      - Re: hissing noise isn't BMW specific. - 31st330i 13:50 8/26/2001 (0)
Small Get Together in WDC Tonight. (url) - Charlie R. 12:17 8/26/2001 (0)
web site for the tracking vessel?? - 330isp 12:13 8/26/2001 (3)
- http://www.bremen-ports.de/ (more) (url) - VinceTopazBlau325i 15:35 8/26/2001 (0)
- wlna.com has ship schedules (nt) - alee 12:15 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: wlna.com has ship schedules - 330isp 12:18 8/26/2001 (0)
My car still runs perfect because ... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 12:10 8/26/2001 (2)
- Thats me too, staying stock, saving for M3 instead - Ripsnort 13:10 8/26/2001 (0)
- You going to do the xenons? That may jinx you. :) (nt) - alee 12:16 8/26/2001 (0)
What's Jon Shafer's e-mail address?? - (e) TUD 11:30 8/26/2001 (1)
- Try bmw_sales@cuttermotors.com - Jon Shafer 13:05 8/26/2001 (0)
How can I do a decent archive search? - Ronin 11:22 8/26/2001 (1)
- No 2002 pricing yet- use google.com and add (nt) - bimmer.org to the search! JP in TO 12:08 8/26/2001 (0)
Steel Gray w/ Black or Orient Blue w/ Gray - for 325i (e) Gonna Order 11:15 8/26/2001 (6)
- Look here for pictures of that combination (url) - jlewis 18:05 8/26/2001 (0)
- Don't order Orient Blue with Grey... horrible (m) - alee 12:10 8/26/2001 (0)
- I have that combo. Looks great. But, thought - Orient not avail. for 2002?Scott 325i 11:21 8/26/2001 (2)
  - Checked this link for the 2002 Ordering Guide (url) - and Orient Blue is avail. (nt) 11:27 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Cool! You'll love the colors. (nt) - Scott 325i 12:10 8/26/2001 (0)
- Orient/Gray is awesome - very elegant. (nt) - Akakubi 11:19 8/26/2001 (0)
Aftermarket CD changers - Brian 10:38 8/26/2001 (1)
- I used the Blitzsafe Alpine adaptor. - Barco 13:28 8/26/2001 (0)
Drive by wire - Tim S Teichman 10:19 8/26/2001 (4)
- that's what cruise is for. - Kaz325iT 13:09 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: that's what cruise is for. - Tim S Teichman 22:44 8/27/2001 (0)
- Sounds like MB's Euro-spec Cruise Control (m) - Zuruck Bleiben Bitte 13:03 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Funny story about MB cruise control - robg 09:10 8/27/2001 (0)
Sunday Statistic ... younger folks forgive me - Nav330Ci 09:41 8/26/2001 (16)
- important to start driving young (m) - frosty_sc 15:04 8/26/2001 (0)
- where did you get your statistical data from? - JackTheRipper 14:04 8/26/2001 (0)
- Higher per mile driven, which is what counts? Or - just more accidents? DG2 13:11 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re:Nice point...I need to look at the actual stats - Nav330Ci 13:21 8/26/2001 (0)
- In California they have changed the licensing - StahlBlau330i5spSP 10:23 8/26/2001 (4)
  - Re: Interesting. - Nav330Ci 10:31 8/26/2001 (3)
    - It is scarily easy to get driver's license...... - Akakubi 10:47 8/26/2001 (2)
      - Re: It is scarily easy to get driver's license.... - Scott From Jersey 11:00 8/26/2001 (1)
        
        Sad...but since evryone is so obsessed.... - Akakubi 11:07 8/26/2001 (0)
- what's your point. they should drive anymore? (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 10:15 8/26/2001 (3)
  - Re: Hey at least its not a zaino post! - Nav330Ci 10:28 8/26/2001 (0)
  - Re: Well there was no real serious point but - Nav330Ci 10:27 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Re: Also having seen many accidents in the ER/OR - Nav330Ci 10:35 8/26/2001 (0)
- You don't see many Alz/dem/blue hairs on this - john-milwaukee, wisc. 10:02 8/26/2001 (2)
  - Mines bigger! Oh wait, that's my leg. nm (nt) - bol 10:06 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Re: ROFL nice one! - Nav330Ci 10:28 8/26/2001 (0)
J Plant Code in Vin - Dazza 325Ci Sport UK 09:28 8/26/2001 (1)
- Regensberg, Germany. (nt) - bol 10:05 8/26/2001 (0)
ORIENT BLUE PIICS NEEDED (nt) - NK 09:24 8/26/2001 (2)
- Re: ORIENT BLUE PIICS NEEDED - Alch 09:25 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Sure it was Orient Blue? Sounds like Carbon Black (nt) - alee 12:07 8/26/2001 (0)
orient blue pics needed?? - NK 09:23 8/26/2001 (0)
Anyone encountered leakage...(m) - RT 08:49 8/26/2001 (4)
- I've used RedLine without problems - John 13:28 8/26/2001 (1)
  - How long have you run Redline for? (nt) - RT 18:14 8/26/2001 (0)
- Life time oil on rear diff. never need to change (nt) - Ripsnort 12:53 8/26/2001 (1)
  - I'll believe it's lifetime oil (m)... - Gary 13:58 8/26/2001 (0)
C32 vs. M3 from German Sport Auto! - Marko Bede 330 Ci Steel Grey 08:33 8/26/2001 (0)
For Sale: 323ci Step. - ~jake 08:27 8/26/2001 (2)
- wow, wish i bought from you instead of at $tealer! (nt) - 323ciDude 09:52 8/26/2001 (0)
- cool, sounds like a good deal!!! (nt) - joe 09:50 8/26/2001 (0)
M3 dead pedal - S43 08:16 8/26/2001 (2)
- Diff. for coupe and sedan... (m) - Karl� 12:14 8/26/2001 (0)
- have seen it on a sedan, look for italia330i (m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 09:06 8/26/2001 (0)
pls help fellas...is BA 7500 a good speaker system (nt) - jerem 06:33 8/26/2001 (1)
- No way, I've tested the different kinds of - Selbach 09:21 8/26/2001 (0)
break in - Ammad 01:23 8/26/2001 (2)
- Re: break in - Ripsnort 12:56 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: break in - Ammad 23:33 8/26/2001 (0)
Special ordering "Carbon Black" on a 330Ci...... - SteveL 01:12 8/26/2001 (7)
- $3974.53 for special paint. Send check to me. (nt) - ~jake 09:48 8/26/2001 (2)
  - Which is it???$1800, $2500or $3975?????? - SteveL 23:20 8/26/2001 (0)
  - don't listen to that Jon guy.. he's clueless. : ) (nt) - ~jake 09:49 8/26/2001 (0)
- $2500 for special paint. - VinceTopazBlau325i 09:01 8/26/2001 (0)
- Not true (nt) - Jon Shafer 01:58 8/26/2001 (0)
- $1800 for paint option - lk 01:47 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: $1800 for paint option - ZeroCool 06:02 8/26/2001 (0)
aaliyah is dead (nt) - jerem 00:41 8/26/2001 (4)
- where? do you have a link? - .........Dhan.......... 13:40 8/26/2001 (0)
- I just found out, sad news. (nt) - Hobbes 01:40 8/26/2001 (2)
  - Aaliyah who? The singer? (nt) - SS 02:47 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Nevermind...I see (nt) - SS 03:00 8/26/2001 (0)
aaliyah is dead (nt) - jerem 00:41 8/26/2001 (4)
- And? would she had cared if you died? Nope! - Stick 14:50 8/26/2001 (1)
  - BS..IT'S A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING WERE TALKING BOUT (nt) - SS 03:59 8/27/2001 (0)
- Whocares...I thought this was a BMW board - whocares 01:07 8/26/2001 (1)
  - who cares about stupid cars more than human life? (nt) - ~jake 09:55 8/26/2001 (0)
I've been thinking about the news Jon posted - from BMW NA regarding the clears (m) 00:38 8/26/2001 (8)
- Clears are out, Ambers are "in" now. So is short - Ripsnort 12:57 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Well, someone better warn Mercedes-Benz. - (nt) 14:46 8/26/2001 (0)
- thoughts... - ~jake 11:28 8/26/2001 (2)
  - how do you figure...? (pic) - lk 11:52 8/26/2001 (1)
    - yeah i suspected that (m) - ~jake 18:04 8/26/2001 (0)
- b/c it would look stupid, just like the clears do - lk 01:49 8/26/2001 (2)
  - wow, what insight! (nt) - ~jake 03:25 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Seriously! Typical comment from lk. - (nt) 07:51 8/26/2001 (0)
CD Changer for 2001 325 - JB 00:36 8/26/2001 (1)
- Pacific (www.pacificbmw.com)... - PPS-325xiT 01:22 8/26/2001 (0)
Just completed my Dinan Stage II 1/2 (pic) - Sammy 00:25 8/26/2001 (10)
- questions.... - 31st330i 12:50 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Answers.... (M) - Sammy 01:33 8/27/2001 (0)
- Love the plates! (nt) - BMLV 08:20 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Saw a 540 that said "XLR8OR"...i liked it (nt) - Barco 13:31 8/26/2001 (0)
- What's you photopoint album address? - I'd love to see more pics! 03:16 8/26/2001 (2)
  - You got it! It also has a picture of my 12 second (url) - Honda Prelude 12:36 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Thanks! - ATYCLB 18:29 8/26/2001 (0)
- the badge peals very easily with just your fingers (nt) - 31st330i 03:13 8/26/2001 (1)
  - You are absolutely right. The "I" fell off once - already. I then glued it =) 12:31 8/26/2001 (0)
- nice! drive safe! :) - VinceTopazBlau325i 00:48 8/26/2001 (0)
anyone organising a bimmer drive in VANCOUVER ! - arnab 00:19 8/26/2001 (0)
videos (url) - M3 Power! 23:45 8/25/2001 (1)
- GREAT SITE!! - Matt -- 325Ci 12:13 8/26/2001 (0)
any1 know where to buy tailpipe trim for '01 325i? - alvzilla 23:39 8/25/2001 (1)
- from dealer. Or else (more) - VinceTopazBlau325i 09:03 8/26/2001 (0)
Anyone know the official launch date for 2002 E46? (nt) - Kay 23:32 8/25/2001 (3)
- SOP (start of production) is 09/01. Expect to see - them on the East Coast the 1st of Oct. 23:33 8/25/2001 (2)
  - Re: SOP (start of production) is 09/01. Expect to - Ammad 23:36 8/25/2001 (1)
    - Yes, all E46 2002 production will start on 09/01 - END 23:38 8/25/2001 (0)
New 325ci - Zeemer 23:01 8/25/2001 (0)
02 325i, tan interior will have titanium trim? (m) - ~jake 22:54 8/25/2001 (6)
- Sure seems that way, I want to see pics! (nt) - PhilH 07:13 8/26/2001 (1)
  - yeah me too... (nt) - ~jake 08:15 8/26/2001 (0)
- Not getting another one are you ~jake?? ;-) - Jon Shafer 22:59 8/25/2001 (1)
  - probably E.D... i'll be talking to you soon...! (nt) - ~jake 03:27 8/26/2001 (0)
- Tan has a tan trim. No alum. (nt) - headroom - bol 22:57 8/25/2001 (1)
  - talking 02 here. no alluminum in 02 sedans (nt) - ~jake 03:28 8/26/2001 (0)
Are brake pads included in the 36K mile warranty? (nt) - JetBlackCar 22:44 8/25/2001 (3)
- Also don't confuse the warranty with maintenance. - Phantom 22:57 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Must be worn to pont of turning on warning lamp - John 13:34 8/26/2001 (0)
- Yes.....look for email below asking the same - Phantom 22:46 8/25/2001 (0)
Radio Display disappeared on me - JetBlackCar 22:35 8/25/2001 (1)
- Re: Radio Display disappeared on me - jlewis 00:35 8/26/2001 (0)
Is this the upcoming 1-series? (pic) (nt) - JP in TO 22:35 8/25/2001 (1)
- Looks like PS job for 5dr E46 Compact (nt) - Kaz325iT 22:52 8/25/2001 (0)
Any picture with a Weatherflector/WindDeflector on - Phantom 22:05 8/25/2001 (0)
uh oh, blue halos? (pic) (nt) - .........Dhan.......... 21:34 8/25/2001 (3)
- From the looks of it...they are LED and Legal!!! - Matty 00:31 8/26/2001 (1)
  - agree. White LED's are the future. - ~jake 03:30 8/26/2001 (0)
- That will never make it past the Feds (more) - alee 21:40 8/25/2001 (0)
WAX question?-----------------------------------> - 3C 21:23 8/25/2001 (4)
- Use Q-Tips(m) - Ripsnort 13:00 8/26/2001 (0)
- Don't need to wait (more) - alee 21:35 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Jason / Alee thanks for the quick respond? (nt) - 3C 22:26 8/25/2001 (0)
- Here is a REAl answer (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 21:30 8/25/2001 (0)
Need Part # and source for M3 steering wheel - shazam 20:56 8/25/2001 (4)
- Just got my #230 from Hendricks BMW for $269.25... (nt) - someone had posted their name here..rg 23:08 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Found the message (see link inside) (url) - ....rg 23:13 8/25/2001 (0)
- black stitching version: 32 34 2 229 230 - 31st330i 21:17 8/25/2001 (0)
- P/N should end with "~230"..... - Akakubi 21:01 8/25/2001 (0)
question for those who have had steering retrofit - 31st330i 20:41 8/25/2001 (8)
- 3.25 turns before and after (e) - WAM 00:52 8/26/2001 (0)
- 5/7 production (no retrofit) is 2.8 lock to lock (nt) - alee 21:25 8/25/2001 (2)
  - BMWNA told me that retro steering and new, new (m) - 31st330i 22:59 8/25/2001 (1)
    - But my 5/14 prod has 3.4 but its a 325... - Kaz325iT 23:28 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: question for those who have had steering retro - Akakubi 21:05 8/25/2001 (3)
  - yup all the same parts. hmmm (m) - 31st330i 21:15 8/25/2001 (2)
    - that I think was the reason it was overboosted in - Fisch330ciTopasBlau 17:31 8/26/2001 (0)
    - that poster was 'hts ' (nt) - Alan F 15:07 8/26/2001 (0)
*POLL* If you had to do without 1 of these 2 opts - which 1 would it be? Xenons or (more) 20:32 8/25/2001 (16)
- Xenons, esp. since now bi-Xenon (nt) - nate328Ci 10:16 8/26/2001 (0)
- Who cares about fold down seats. (nt) - JP in TO 22:27 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Me ;) (nt) - SS 13:46 8/26/2001 (0)
- Xenons, must have for me (nt) - KobeCow 22:17 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: *POLL* If you had to do without 1 of these 2 o - Ryan - 330i SP - Step 21:56 8/25/2001 (3)
  - Bud, you got flashed because there was a cop ahead (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep XENON! 21:59 8/25/2001 (2)
    - Not likely - Ryan - 330i SP - Step 22:08 8/25/2001 (1)
      - Agree.Altho' I will get Xenons, they are not nec. (nt) - SS 13:46 8/26/2001 (0)
- none of them! ;) save the $$ for something else! - VinceTopazBlau325i 21:53 8/25/2001 (0)
- Get the Xenons (m) - Pat 330xi 20:46 8/25/2001 (1)
  - my thoughts exactly (nt) - Alan F 15:10 8/26/2001 (0)
- skip the seats (m) - fuselier 20:44 8/25/2001 (0)
- Take it from a 325i owner bud! (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:39 8/25/2001 (0)
- fold-down seats (m) - Chris Blessing� 20:35 8/25/2001 (2)
  - so what do you do... (m) - Bill Boyles 20:42 8/25/2001 (0)
  - ROTF!!!!! getting laid-hahahhahaha (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:40 8/25/2001 (0)
What's required for car cleaning pkg? (more) - nebr330xi 20:23 8/25/2001 (5)
- Thanks! What's required to get bugs off easily? - nebr330xi 17:02 8/26/2001 (0)
- here's the list from the man who knows (url) (nt) - Topaz330xi� 20:37 8/25/2001 (2)
  - Go here for a Zaino alternative - Ripsnort 13:04 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Here's the link (url) (nt) - Ripsnort 13:06 8/26/2001 (0)
- here's a good link (url) - Chris Blessing� 20:34 8/25/2001 (0)
Plastic under-body becoming unscrewed and falling - Andres 20:11 8/25/2001 (0)
Used M68 wheels on ebay... (url) (nt) - JP in TO 19:54 8/25/2001 (1)
- only 1 is 225/45? wth (nt) - Chris Blessing� 20:29 8/25/2001 (0)
WTB 325 XI Touring - Doug Hoover 19:51 8/25/2001 (1)
- Have you ever heard of a dealership? =) (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:21 8/25/2001 (0)
my first ding - Mac 19:39 8/25/2001 (4)
- Me too ... - RickC 330ci 5spd slvr/blck sp/pp/xn 23:11 8/25/2001 (0)
- Suggestion: be happy. (m) - fuselier 20:31 8/25/2001 (1)
  - think of it as a late "birth mark"... (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:41 8/25/2001 (0)
- time for Dent Wizard ! (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:02 8/25/2001 (0)
2001 330ci or 98' 740iL - rpps 19:36 8/25/2001 (3)
- I'm 6'2 and 330Ci w/sunroof has about an inch of (nt) - headroom - bol 22:54 8/25/2001 (0)
- ur 17 and r lookin @ a 7 series! might as wellB170 (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:06 8/25/2001 (0)
- ?!? - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 20:02 8/25/2001 (0)
2000 vs. 2001 models - Chad 19:09 8/25/2001 (5)
- Gas pedal change due to electronic throttle (nt) - JP in TO 19:29 8/25/2001 (4)
  - Re: Gas pedal change due to electronic throttle - Chad 20:05 8/25/2001 (3)
    - The pre-2001's had a cable actuated throttle (nt) - JP in TO 22:26 8/25/2001 (1)
      - Re: The pre-2001's had a cable actuated throttle - Chad 09:11 8/26/2001 (0)
    - I thought the pre-2001' (nt) - JP in TO 22:25 8/25/2001 (0)
HP Upgrades 328ci - SV 19:03 8/25/2001 (3)
- Re: HP Upgrades 328ci - Zeemer 23:04 8/25/2001 (0)
- Supercharger or for accel, a higher differential (nt) - nate328Ci 19:32 8/25/2001 (0)
- Exhaust, Cold air Intake, Software ~ 20 hp (nt) - JP in TO 19:28 8/25/2001 (0)
Question about break-in period (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 18:56 8/25/2001 (13)
- Re: Question about break-in period (m) - Ammad 23:51 8/25/2001 (0)
- Try to go easy during break-in ...(more) - Pat 330xi 20:35 8/25/2001 (0)
- You'd eventually end up in an accident because you - john-milwaukee, wisc. 19:34 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Although I just got my license (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:00 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Question about break-in period (m) - JoshT 19:31 8/25/2001 (6)
  - wow, ill be living in the worcester/shrewbury area - bmw325xi 23:51 8/25/2001 (0)
  - Thanks for good post. (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 19:55 8/25/2001 (0)
  - A nonsense post deserves a nonsense answer - TSB 19:37 8/25/2001 (3)
    - I understand what you're saying, but . . . - JoshT 19:41 8/25/2001 (2)
      - Re: I understand what you're saying, but . . . - tsb 07:50 8/26/2001 (0)
      - Exactly Josh...couldn't have said it better. (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 19:57 8/25/2001 (0)
- Car would explode (nt) - Barco 19:05 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Bollox - Dazza 325Ci Sport UK 19:17 8/25/2001 (0)
Where can I get CA Water Blade really cheap? (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 18:50 8/25/2001 (11)
- 5 finger discount @ Target (nt) - ~jake 03:33 8/26/2001 (0)
- $2 at swap meet...don't think they have any more - khiem 23:44 8/25/2001 (0)
- why not just go to Target? they carry it. (nt) - 31st330i 20:33 8/25/2001 (0)
- got mine at pepboys for $20 (more) - VinceTopazBlau325i 20:15 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Where can I get CA Water Blade really cheap? ( - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 20:04 8/25/2001 (1)
  - agreed. that's what I use as well. works great. (nt) - 31st330i 20:34 8/25/2001 (0)
- Walmart has them (nt) - JP in TO 19:28 8/25/2001 (2)
  - JP do u have it? - furious_george 22:26 8/25/2001 (0)
  - Just went to Wal-Mart- didn't have them. (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:01 8/25/2001 (0)
- If you're near a Costco, $12 and if online, $20. (nt) - Irv 19:18 8/25/2001 (1)
  - think it's $14 at Target (nt) - 31st330i 20:34 8/25/2001 (0)
Water after huge rain storm - LeeN 18:14 8/25/2001 (2)
- Re: Water after huge rain storm - Brian 19:28 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Most Likely... - Adam 13:45 8/26/2001 (0)
Flat tire on Acura Integra '97 - VT330Ci 18:00 8/25/2001 (2)
- kick it. Really (nt) - Kaz325iT 18:48 8/25/2001 (0)
- try the wheel&tire forum- link to right----------> (nt) - Alan F 18:10 8/25/2001 (0)
Small Get Together in WDC Sunday Night. (url) - Charlie R. 17:56 8/25/2001 (0)
Another successful M3 wheel DIY installation - (more) rg 17:03 8/25/2001 (1)
- Agree completely - excellent wheel. (nt) - Akakubi 19:17 8/25/2001 (0)
E46 Prices and availability in UAE? - HB 16:48 8/25/2001 (2)
- Re: E46 Prices and availability in UAE? - abdullah 13:13 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: E46 Prices and availability in UAE? - HB 20:49 8/26/2001 (0)
Anybody read the latest Bimmer magazine...(m) - Dan325ci 16:39 8/25/2001 (0)
Whoa - what a rush!! (m) - brave1heart 15:05 8/25/2001 (14)
- definitely take the skip barber course...(m) - EdCT 10:47 8/26/2001 (1)
  - All good suggestions (m) - brave1heart 12:31 8/26/2001 (0)
- You're a pussy! Turn DSC and ADB off. Then talk to - me. DMSoCal330i 22:01 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Have another root beer, tough guy (m) - brave1heart 22:15 8/25/2001 (0)
- why don't you go to F1 in Braintree? f1boston.com - DMSoCal330i 22:00 8/25/2001 (1)
  - I've been racing at F1 Boston for six months (m) - brave1heart 22:17 8/25/2001 (0)
- WHAT is Boston's "Monoco circuit?" - JoshT 19:51