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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 35
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.

Winter Tires Question - Chi-Town K.C. 23:52 9/02/2001 (5)
- I'm going to try Blizzak LM-22s this winter (more) - alee 12:15 9/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Winter Tires Question - Tony 07:31 9/03/2001 (0)
- It depends. In the east i could not keep my rims - mr.LLORT 06:09 9/03/2001 (1)
  - Re: It depends. In the east i could not keep my ri - DrBimmer 11:33 9/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Winter Tires Question - Topaz330xi� 06:02 9/03/2001 (0)
Looking for cheap used wheels to use - robg 22:26 9/02/2001 (6)
- Get steel rims. - $50 or less 09:58 9/03/2001 (0)
- No reason you can't use 17"s if the price is right - (nt)Mike 325xi 06:51 9/03/2001 (0)
- i'll sell u my 17" with 225/45 dunlops, best offer - Goldy 02:58 9/03/2001 (0)
- I'm selling my Star Spoke 45s...(more) (url) - VDPHB 01:44 9/03/2001 (0)
- $100 each for my Y spokes? (nt) - The HACK 23:48 9/02/2001 (0)
- TheHACK is trying to sell 16in Y-spokes cheap. (nt) - Kaz325iT 22:34 9/02/2001 (0)
Does anyone have a 325 ci convertible with auto? - Bruce R. 22:24 9/02/2001 (13)
- Thanks for comments....clarification - Bruce R. 13:19 9/03/2001 (0)
- A GM built Transmission. What a waste! eom - mr.LLORT 09:11 9/03/2001 (2)
  - GM actually makes good autos (nt) - nate328Ci 09:55 9/03/2001 (1)
    - Agree! It's one thing they do well. - John 14:46 9/03/2001 (0)
- Don't do it. - AOL Troll 08:31 9/03/2001 (0)
- Make sure you lease it (nt) - lk 23:34 9/02/2001 (4)
  - Don't you have a milage limit with a lease? (nt) - nate328Ci 23:47 9/02/2001 (3)
    - Yep. Like everything else, it's negotiable. (nt) - Goody4 00:08 9/03/2001 (2)
      - i was only kidding ..jeeze (nt) - lk 00:22 9/03/2001 (1)
        
        nice, but too bad u can't fake my ip address moron - lk 01:16 9/03/2001 (0)
- Ever thought about taking Metrolink and Coaster?? - �eewang� �� 23:32 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Does anyone have a 325 ci convertible with aut - '02AlpineWhite_330Cic 23:18 9/02/2001 (0)
- 112 Mile commute...Thats NUTS!!! (nt) - nate328Ci 22:42 9/02/2001 (0)
gum on leather - blksph330ci 22:18 9/02/2001 (5)
- Freeze, crack, heat, celo tape gone. (m) (url) - JT - '02 330i PP, Stick, EuroDel 10/25 22:49 9/02/2001 (2)
  - Re: Freeze, crack, heat, celo tape gone. (m) - Brian - Fern 330cic 11:02 9/03/2001 (1)
    - Re: Freeze, crack, heat, celo tape gone. (m) - StorminMike 11:23 9/03/2001 (0)
- One Grand has a gum (& tar) remover... - Deemo 22:38 9/02/2001 (0)
- Would peanut butter or ice help? (nt) (nt) - Bruce R. 22:19 9/02/2001 (0)
Next body style of the 3-series? - David 22:13 9/02/2001 (2)
- Re: Next body style of the 3-series? - Pimp Daddy 18:08 9/03/2001 (0)
- Rolling changes by series ... (m) - Jim Comly (330xi) 22:15 9/02/2001 (0)
Leather - Bruce R. 22:10 9/02/2001 (17)
- IMHO, grossly overpriced, less durable than 'ette - John 14:50 9/03/2001 (0)
- I agree.. - Gas Man 06:26 9/03/2001 (0)
- You wouldn't say that if you have a black 'ette to - compare it to(m)-The HACK 00:36 9/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Leather - ss rao 23:20 9/02/2001 (3)
  - Why would you pick vinyl over cloth.... - Imadriver 23:42 9/02/2001 (2)
    - Re: Why would you pick vinyl over cloth.... - Roger 11:06 9/03/2001 (0)
    - vinyl is easier to clean and maintain than cloth - (more) -HW 00:49 9/03/2001 (0)
- price it on other cars..terrible value on bmw - lk 23:15 9/02/2001 (6)
  - BMW seats are fully covered with leather.... - Imadriver 23:19 9/02/2001 (5)
    - No they're not -- seating surfaces only.... - . 04:01 9/03/2001 (3)
      - Wrong - Chad 07:33 9/03/2001 (2)
        
        the leatherette pieces in leather - HW 13:12 9/03/2001 (1)
        
        Re: the leatherette pieces in leather - Chad 17:18 9/03/2001 (0)
    - so is a cow's ass - lk 01:17 9/03/2001 (0)
- I just returned from a week away from home... - Imadriver 23:06 9/02/2001 (0)
- i concur - jt 22:17 9/02/2001 (1)
  - I ordered leather (w/ PP), but still think it's (nt) - overpriced for the quality. /Edge/330ci 22:33 9/02/2001 (0)
OT but hilarious. (url) (nt) - DS 325i 21:57 9/02/2001 (3)
- SUVs suck _ss (nt) - StahlBlau330i5spSP 11:43 9/03/2001 (0)
- ..and just in Calgary yesterday............. (url) - Deemo 22:25 9/02/2001 (0)
- It looks like she was backing up... - Brian 330Cic� 22:02 9/02/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: M-Double Spoke Wheels w/ Dunlop 8080s. - VinnyMac 21:48 9/02/2001 (1)
- Put them on ebay. They will sell faster than Dr. - Histone H4 10:52 9/03/2001 (0)
Powered Rear Sunshade - does yours do this? - Geoff 21:47 9/02/2001 (4)
- Nope, not mine...one push does it for me. - VinnyMac 11:37 9/03/2001 (0)
- Ditto... Mine too (nt) (nt) - NC330xi 10:25 9/03/2001 (0)
- Mine does that too. (nt) - dtlee 08:34 9/03/2001 (0)
- Mine does that as well. (nt) - alee 21:49 9/02/2001 (0)
2 questions: driving school; brake fluid - DS 325i 21:39 9/02/2001 (11)
- Re: 2 questions: driving school; brake fluid - (more) Chris 07:36 9/03/2001 (0)
- Motul 600 or ATE Super Blue for Brake Fluid - JawKnee 00:17 9/03/2001 (2)
  - Yep, forgot, Motul is great too. Just don't.... - Akakubi 00:38 9/03/2001 (1)
    - Re: Yep, forgot, Motul is great too. Just don't... - sjs 21:30 9/03/2001 (0)
- Re: 2 questions: driving school; brake fluid - Akakubi 22:42 9/02/2001 (2)
  - more on helmets... - DS 325i 00:17 9/03/2001 (1)
    - Re: more on helmets... (url) - Akakubi 00:35 9/03/2001 (0)
- Why do you have to change your brake fluid? - DMSoCal330i 21:49 9/02/2001 (3)
  - Re: Why do you have to change your brake fluid? - DS 325i 21:55 9/02/2001 (2)
    - What school? I've never heard of needing to. - DMSoCal330i 21:57 9/02/2001 (1)
      - Re: What school? I've never heard of needing to. - DS 325i 22:05 9/02/2001 (0)
Raggtop Protectant - Docray1 21:37 9/02/2001 (4)
- Did mine yesterday, fantastic. Mark was nice...m (url) (pic) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 22:05 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Oops! here it is. (pic) (nt) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 22:06 9/02/2001 (0)
- see here... (url) (nt) - Mark in TX 21:54 9/02/2001 (0)
- Excellent results. - Brian 330Cic� 21:54 9/02/2001 (0)
235/45's on 17x8 Rims - Nook325I 21:06 9/02/2001 (6)
- They will fit, but... - Kaz325iT 21:40 9/02/2001 (3)
  - Re: They will fit, but... - David 23:53 9/03/2001 (0)
  - Let me tell you why.......(m) - Matt D. 21:55 9/02/2001 (1)
    - Re: Let me tell you why.......(m) - Kaz325iT 22:15 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: 235/45's on 17x8 Rims - this thing is not worth paypal txn cost 21:20 9/02/2001 (0)
- A poor choice........(m) - Matt D. 21:13 9/02/2001 (0)
Oil Changes....... - Vince 21:03 9/02/2001 (27)
- I find these conversations humourous.. (m) - Brian - Fern 330cic 12:00 9/03/2001 (1)
  - Agree..... - Tom330i 14:57 9/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Oil Changes....... - 325 Ci 07:51 9/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Oil Changes....... - Tony 07:50 9/03/2001 (0)
- I doubt the 530 monitors oil quality... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:30 9/02/2001 (0)
- The mileage read-out and lights work exactly the - same... no difference. DrBimmer (e) 22:16 9/02/2001 (0)
- What about the filter? - Brian 330Cic� 21:59 9/02/2001 (3)
  - Resources are wasted if you change your oil - Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:41 9/02/2001 (2)
    - Resources are also wasted if you have to replace - your car or engine early DG2 11:45 9/03/2001 (1)
      - You said the magic word "believe"... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 12:19 9/03/2001 (0)
- No BMW system monintors the quality of - robg 21:52 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Re: No BMW system monintors the quality of - Vince 22:20 9/02/2001 (0)
- Some things to think about oil changes - Jim Comly 21:39 9/02/2001 (6)
  - I find it amusing how we refuse to accept... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:49 9/02/2001 (2)
    - AUtomakers are all about TCO. - Kaz325iT 00:00 9/03/2001 (1)
      - Side point - automaker are actually ranked by - these service costs DG2 11:52 9/03/2001 (0)
  - I'm with Jim. - Kaz325iT 21:46 9/02/2001 (0)
  - Re: Some things to think about oil changes - Vince 21:43 9/02/2001 (0)
  - Oops! Make BMW says change 15K miles (e) - Jim Comly 21:41 9/02/2001 (0)
- Trust the OBC...it doesnt lie - Raj 2001 325i/20K miles 21:31 9/02/2001 (0)
- Change it whenever you want (more) - alee 21:08 9/02/2001 (3)
  - Do you think the Europeans, who drive - Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:19 9/02/2001 (1)
    - I keep my cars forever. $75 is fair peace of mind. (nt) - alee 12:30 9/03/2001 (0)
  - U already have 5K miles on your car? - Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:16 9/02/2001 (0)
- First at 5k, then after that 3500 (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 21:08 9/02/2001 (2)
  - Are you kidding? - LeeB 21:25 9/02/2001 (1)
    - Noooo...Not JiffyLube - Sport325iT 23:31 9/03/2001 (0)
Interesting new tire out in USA (more) (url) - LMC 20:59 9/02/2001 (3)
- My Winter Contacts are great fun on dry - easy to - break the wheels loose! (e) Chris 07:42 9/03/2001 (0)
- I agree about summer & winter tires! - Jim Comly (330xi) 21:42 9/02/2001 (1)
  - ...yes, anything else is a compromise! - Deemo 22:29 9/02/2001 (0)
Alee Question for you. - 330i 20:42 9/02/2001 (2)
- carcareonline.com (more) (url) - alee 20:54 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Re: carcareonline.com (more) (url) - 330i 21:16 9/02/2001 (0)
Pics of 2002 325i standard non-SP wheels? - Pete Teoh 20:40 9/02/2001 (0)
REPOST: Euro Warning Triangle Bracket ... help - 330xi 20:38 9/02/2001 (6)
- Have them take it back.. get the toolkit triangle - Brian - Fern 330cic 12:02 9/03/2001 (0)
- I ordered the kit and it came with the bracket. - 330xi 06:47 9/03/2001 (0)
- Anyone doing ED? Please take a pic (m) - Dave 23:27 9/02/2001 (3)
  - i use bracket to hold bottle of cleaner (m) - cpick 10:56 9/03/2001 (0)
  - No bracket for triangle -- just threw it in trunk. - . 04:03 9/03/2001 (0)
  - i got my car via ED....who cares? (nt) - Brian 330ci 01:19 9/03/2001 (0)
Post your 1 year old+ BMW leather pics - Leather Conditioner Showdown 20:21 9/02/2001 (5)
- here you go (pic) - HW 21:00 9/02/2001 (2)
  - mine is exactly one year old. 14K miles on the car (pic) - Stan 02:16 9/03/2001 (0)
  - Wow, you must have used Crisco. (nt) - Leather Conditioner Showdown 21:41 9/02/2001 (0)
- Aren't there other boards for this stuff? ;-) (nt) - Matt D. 20:40 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Post your 1 year old+ BMW leather pics (url) - Chad 20:38 9/02/2001 (0)
Where do I buy good cotton towels for car? brand? - Tak325Ci 20:16 9/02/2001 (1)
- Walmart (m) - Topaz330xi� 06:07 9/03/2001 (0)
http://ukparts.bmwe30.net/index.html CHEAP!!! (url) - Brian Elliot 19:52 9/02/2001 (0)
A little fun spinning without DSC - yeah baby! - sp330i 19:47 9/02/2001 (7)
- Isn't that really bad for the rear differential ? (nt) - Alan F 21:22 9/02/2001 (2)
  - BMW Perf Center does this ... - Jim Comly (330xi) 21:44 9/02/2001 (1)
    - Incidently, don't go backwards very much... - Jim Comly (330xi) 21:50 9/02/2001 (0)
- Can you get a ticket for this? (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 21:01 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Yes. (nt) - alee 21:03 9/02/2001 (0)
- do you have muddy donuts on your front yard? :-) (nt) - HW 19:58 9/02/2001 (1)
  - No, I don't drive an Xi ;>) - sp330i 09:06 9/03/2001 (0)
Car Wash Questions - JoshT 19:39 9/02/2001 (5)
- BMW Peabody (url) - Pete G.( via X5 board) 21:04 9/02/2001 (1)
  - $120 to clean the vents with qtips? - jt 22:00 9/02/2001 (0)
- Temp gauge - (more) Chris 20:55 9/02/2001 (0)
- Call a few luxury car dealers (more) - alee 19:46 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Anyone near RI- call Eddie Morvillo at... - DrBimmer 20:39 9/02/2001 (0)
total sidebar - eugeneDC/TX 19:34 9/02/2001 (0)
question for anyone w 330istep - ChetG 19:30 9/02/2001 (5)
- I hope >>> - Valerie 20:09 9/02/2001 (0)
- It won't come close to SMG, but... (semi - long) - sp330i 19:57 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Thanks, i really wanted a manual, but....., women! - ChetG 22:06 9/02/2001 (0)
- Kickdown works in any mode (more) - alee 19:37 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Thanks, but...(More) - ChetG 22:10 9/02/2001 (0)
Quick question: # of master keys ... - RobT 19:04 9/02/2001 (9)
- Thanks for the quickie reponse guys (nt) - RobT 21:30 9/02/2001 (0)
- 2 master, 1 valet, 1 plastic emerge (nt) - HW 19:07 9/02/2001 (4)
  - wow, 4 responses in one minute, and results within (nt) - 3 min! how's that for service -HW 19:09 9/02/2001 (3)
    - But I was FIRST! :) (nt) - alee 19:10 9/02/2001 (2)
      - OK, you win the grand prize, you win ..... (pic) - HW 19:15 9/02/2001 (1)
        
        Damn, now how do I get rid of it? ;-) (nt) - alee 19:17 9/02/2001 (0)
- two - Alpine 325Ci 19:07 9/02/2001 (0)
- 2 (nt) - 3C 19:07 9/02/2001 (0)
- 2 master keys (nt) - alee 19:07 9/02/2001 (0)
Synthetic oil - BMWDriver 19:02 9/02/2001 (5)
- Re: Synthetic oil - Tony 08:18 9/03/2001 (0)
- If you're concerned, just buy BMW oil. Cheaper - than Mobil 1 anyway. DG2 19:09 9/02/2001 (0)
- If you're concerned, just buy "B - DG2 19:06 9/02/2001 (2)
  - more---------------------------------------------> - 3C 19:17 9/02/2001 (0)
  - Ignore. Bumped Enter key. (nt) - DG2 19:09 9/02/2001 (0)
does anyone like anything besides Lexol for leathe - jt 19:00 9/02/2001 (1)
- I'm using it. not sure it is really doing anything - Captain Obvious 20:18 9/02/2001 (0)
how do you remove rear seat head rests? (nt) (nt) - bimmerguy 18:52 9/02/2001 (2)
- for the rears, just pull up hard. (nt) - Chip 19:13 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: how do you remove rear seat head rests? (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:00 9/02/2001 (0)
Poll: would you get the sport package on the xi? - '02 325xi 18:24 9/02/2001 (8)
- Thanks for the responses - '02 325xi 21:00 9/03/2001 (0)
- Yep... I like the seats and wheels better (nt) - NC330xi 10:40 9/03/2001 (0)
- yes - wheels, steering wheel, seats. I added SP (nt) - to my 330Xi order Spiderm0n 09:38 9/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Poll: would you get the sport package on the x - Topaz330xi� 06:13 9/03/2001 (0)
- The seats and steering wheel are worth it... - (nt)Mike 325xi 22:52 9/02/2001 (0)
- I got 330xi SP solely for the seats. Great! (e) - Jim Comly (330xi) 21:53 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Poll: would you get the sport package on the x - gc330Xi 18:36 9/02/2001 (0)
- For sweet seats, better rims, steer wheel.. sure. (nt) - 2002 325xi 18:27 9/02/2001 (0)
BMWNA 1800 # info - 2002 325xi 18:22 9/02/2001 (2)
- Also get dealer to print out status report. - Jim Comly (330xi) 21:55 9/02/2001 (0)
- (800) 831-1117, option 3... you get a real person (nt) - alee 18:25 9/02/2001 (0)
-----------HAMANN-----------------> (url) (nt) - ----------------------3C 18:17 9/02/2001 (0)
How long until I should use Lexol on my new car? - jw330i 17:28 9/02/2001 (1)
- won't change leather color or add shine (m) (url) - 31st330i 17:35 9/02/2001 (0)
Fruits of my labot (redux) (pic) - rdb 17:17 9/02/2001 (10)
- Those cross-spokes on the 5 are a - robg 21:44 9/02/2001 (0)
- Here's your pic... (pic) (nt) - Edge/330ci 19:32 9/02/2001 (0)
- Here's your pic... (pic) (nt) - Edge/330ci 19:32 9/02/2001 (2)
  - WTF? hmm.. try this one. (I *hate* this board sw). (pic) (nt) - Edge/330ci 19:33 9/02/2001 (1)
    - most of the traffic here is fucked up pic posts - lk 20:25 9/02/2001 (0)
- all I see is a red x within a square. No cheers! - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:02 9/02/2001 (0)
- hmm maybe a visit to the test board is in order? - lk 17:59 9/02/2001 (2)
  - Worked fine before. The URL he's using is wrong -- (nt) - session based timing out. / Edge/330ci 18:13 9/02/2001 (1)
    - i was able to see it before . . . now I see a 'x' (nt) - Alan F 18:22 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Fruits of my labot (redux) - rdb 17:18 9/02/2001 (0)
Manual shift knobs. - 328i rules!! 17:01 9/02/2001 (1)
- try www.mulletsgalore.com ;) (url) (nt) - 31st330i 17:10 9/02/2001 (0)
SOT: Trim the edges on cotton towels? (m) - Topaz330xi� 16:10 9/02/2001 (13)
- I am a month away...What did you do to stay saine? (nt) - topazmanian 18:42 9/02/2001 (1)
  - I wouldn't exactly call it sane, but (m) - Topaz330xi� 06:20 9/03/2001 (0)
- I usually cut 1/2 in to 3/4 in from each side (nt) - alee 16:13 9/02/2001 (10)
  - it will cause the towel to fray when u wash it - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:40 9/02/2001 (3)
    - Yes, that it does. I buy new ones every month. (nt) - alee 19:48 9/02/2001 (2)
      - Anal. - Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:34 9/02/2001 (1)
        
        Dave, Al is WAY beyond anal. Therapy is definitely - in order...(nt)Mike 325xi 07:11 9/03/2001 (0)
  - doesn't the terry cloth leave marks like swirls - Alan F 17:38 9/02/2001 (4)
    - I've even used lots of the "evil" polyester towels - No swirls. DG2 19:18 9/02/2001 (0)
    - Not that I've noticed. 100% cotton is fine for me. (nt) - alee 17:39 9/02/2001 (2)
      - do you wash & dry them first with fabric softener (nt) - Alan F 18:19 9/02/2001 (1)
        
        No fabric softener (more) - alee 18:24 9/02/2001 (0)
  - the master has spoken (nt) - Topaz330xi� 16:18 9/02/2001 (0)
FS: inexpensive OEM shift knob (pic) - 31st330i 15:57 9/02/2001 (14)
- did you try selling it at the e21 e30 forum? - HW 18:10 9/02/2001 (0)
- I would't put that thing in my car even if it's -- (nt) - free .----------------3C 18:06 9/02/2001 (0)
- Geez, rough crowd. (nt) - Brian 330Cic� 18:02 9/02/2001 (0)
- Gee, that looks like a garage sale golf club grip! (nt) - Greg in AZ 17:11 9/02/2001 (0)
- gimme $20 and i'll throw it in a dumpster for you - lk 16:45 9/02/2001 (1)
  - you're so generous (nt) - 31st330i 16:47 9/02/2001 (0)
- Some people will try to sell anything.... - this thing is not worth paypal txn cost 16:26 9/02/2001 (1)
  - what is txn cost? (m) - 31st330i 16:44 9/02/2001 (0)
- GAY!! not even worth clicking. - Stan 16:10 9/02/2001 (5)
  - you don't sit on it, you change gears with it - Topaz330xi� 16:20 9/02/2001 (4)
    - IP address shows that he's from san francisco (nt) - 31st330i 16:50 9/02/2001 (3)
      - listen you old man... - Stan 18:43 9/02/2001 (2)
        
        you might want to reconsider who the stupid one is - 31st330i 19:35 9/02/2001 (1)
        
        see my post on the bottom.. - Stan 02:19 9/03/2001 (0)
various car stereo items for sale (url) - 31st330i 15:36 9/02/2001 (7)
- Again!!!! shit aint gonna sell. (url) - Stan 16:11 9/02/2001 (6)
  - do you do anything useful? (nt) - 31st330i 16:41 9/02/2001 (5)
    - useful enough to make 150K per year - Stan 18:44 9/02/2001 (4)
      - ur one sick dude. - just browsin 20:34 9/02/2001 (0)
      - nobody here cares about that. don't avoid the (m) - 31st330i 19:30 9/02/2001 (2)
        
        you know in all honestly.... - Stan 02:15 9/03/2001 (1)
        
        Re: you know in all honestly.... (pic) - 31st330i 05:00 9/03/2001 (0)
OT: NSX 2002 updates and next NSX 2004 +400HP 3.5L (pic) - HW 15:04 9/02/2001 (5)
- Silver one looks like a Camaro (nt) - jt 16:33 9/02/2001 (0)
- read on a nsx site that new nsx price $55K? (pic) - steve 15:35 9/02/2001 (2)
  - Why not? NSX has been overpriced from the start. (nt) - Lower price is needed. / Edge/330ci 17:36 9/02/2001 (0)
  - supposedly, nothing is fixed yet for the next NSX (pic) - HW 15:43 9/02/2001 (0)
- That yellow one is sweeeeeeet! (nt) - Imadriver 15:20 9/02/2001 (0)
Anyone know the interior finish for 330ci/sp '02? (nt) - BMW3 14:58 9/02/2001 (0)
2875 miles in two weeks, do I win? - bol 14:42 9/02/2001 (4)
- 2200 in 1 week: PA->FL and back...my poor baby! - oxford330i 00:21 9/03/2001 (0)
- 20K in 9 months... - Raj 2001 325i/20K miles 21:34 9/02/2001 (0)
- Wowsa! - Smooth 15:12 9/02/2001 (0)
- You win my book. Where'd you drive to?! :) (nt) - alee 14:47 9/02/2001 (0)
zaino ? - jt 14:32 9/02/2001 (2)
- Best thing to do is to test a section (more) - alee 14:37 9/02/2001 (1)
  - thanks (nt) - jt 15:34 9/02/2001 (0)
Fred Meloan - White Turn Indicators with 330i SP ? - bingusa 14:17 9/02/2001 (4)
- Sedan Sport Package will _NOT_ come with clears (nt) - alee 14:21 9/02/2001 (3)
  - and the reason(m) - bol 14:44 9/02/2001 (2)
    - Don't know why they couldn't - robg 21:33 9/02/2001 (1)
      - My theory: the lens is too small to meet Fed regs. - alee 21:34 9/02/2001 (0)
BMW- Part or Repair(TIS) -CD for Sale - Ronny 14:03 9/02/2001 (0)
BMW- Part or Repair(TIS) -CD for Sale - Ronny 14:01 9/02/2001 (0)
Which BMW magazine worth gettin a subscription? - jpm_325ci 13:53 9/02/2001 (6)
- Re: Which BMW magazine worth gettin a subscription - jpm_325ci 17:44 9/02/2001 (0)
- Roundel == 1; Bimmer == 2 - Jim Comly 15:36 9/02/2001 (2)
  - I third that - although I *might* switch the order (nt) - PhilH 18:49 9/02/2001 (0)
  - Agree - Deemo 16:17 9/02/2001 (0)
- BMW Car from UK or (m) (url) - VinceTopazBlau325i 14:09 9/02/2001 (0)
- BMW CCA Roundel (comes with CCA membership) (nt) - alee 13:56 9/02/2001 (0)
Meguiars article in Register (more) (url) - ebony 3to5eye 13:33 9/02/2001 (1)
- Good read. Thx - Deemo 14:19 9/02/2001 (0)
2002 two tone gray int? (url) - BimmerDriver 13:26 9/02/2001 (2)
- I have this combination. Looks OK. - George 325iSE 14:04 9/02/2001 (0)
- "European model shown" - David325Ci 13:30 9/02/2001 (0)
? for alee - bmwta 13:15 9/02/2001 (1)
- Answers (more) - alee 13:24 9/02/2001 (0)
Fruits of my labor (pic) - rdb 13:10 9/02/2001 (6)
- nicest looking red 'X' I've ever seen ; ) (nt) - Alan F 17:34 9/02/2001 (0)
- I don't see it either (nt) - Topaz330xi� 16:23 9/02/2001 (0)
- i cant see the pic dammit (nt) - jt 14:34 9/02/2001 (0)
- nice..come over and do mine now. (nt) - lk 13:26 9/02/2001 (0)
- Cars look pristine! Great taste in cars btw! :) (nt) - alee 13:14 9/02/2001 (0)
- Beautiful, nice line up! (nt) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 13:13 9/02/2001 (0)
For all you CIC guys, can't say enough about...m (url) (pic) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 13:00 9/02/2001 (2)
- Wow! Looks awesome. - Deemo 14:14 9/02/2001 (0)
- Wait until you try to wash it next time... - Brian 330Cic� 13:23 9/02/2001 (0)
Zaino, schmaino...Ah stick wit da Blitz! (pic) (nt) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 12:57 9/02/2001 (4)
- Uh oh! Your car is disappearing!!!! (nt) - Edge/330ci 17:38 9/02/2001 (0)
- Ya baby! - Deemo 16:15 9/02/2001 (0)
- There's grass growing on your car (more) - alee 13:04 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Coming from you that's a real compliment...m - john-milwaukee, wisc. 13:14 9/02/2001 (0)
John Roberts Austin SUCKS - jimbethesda 12:29 9/02/2001 (4)
- Re: John Roberts Austin SUCKS - ss rao 18:44 9/02/2001 (0)
- they're beyond bad - texasdoc 17:27 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: John Roberts Austin SUCKS - tunkz 13:18 9/02/2001 (0)
- yup - 74Eight 13:15 9/02/2001 (0)
Use wax or plastic cleaner on E46 front bumper? (nt) - Ripsnort 12:19 9/02/2001 (4)
- Did your car arrive? (nt) - shazam 12:34 9/02/2001 (1)
  - No, on a truck Wednesday to Seattle from CA (nt) - Ripsnort 19:11 9/02/2001 (0)
- Wax! It's clearcoated, so treat it the same way. (nt) - alee 12:23 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Cool, I suspected, wasn't sure. thks! (nt) - Ripsnort 12:26 9/02/2001 (0)
I am going crazy!!! - Gas Man 12:17 9/02/2001 (2)
- Re: I am going crazy!!! - Ripsnort 12:25 9/02/2001 (1)
  - need valium..now... - Gas Man 12:29 9/02/2001 (0)
Moonroof seal cleaning? - estoril330i 11:32 9/02/2001 (2)
- Use Masking tape or lint brush (nt) - CM 12:09 9/02/2001 (0)
- masking tape works great (nt) - Chris Blessing� 12:09 9/02/2001 (0)
Nav question - EPopper 11:01 9/02/2001 (3)
- Re: Nav question - Laura 12:01 9/02/2001 (2)
  - Re: Nav question - EPopper 15:14 9/02/2001 (1)
    - it is in the manual. you have to go to the menu a - Histone H4 11:02 9/03/2001 (0)
Just GOT Friggin' nabbed!! (m) - Bobby Bown 10:53 9/02/2001 (40)
- Do it at the track. (m) - Sport325iT 00:10 9/04/2001 (0)
- Why is it 'Safe' for me to drive @155mph - Brian - Fern 330cic 14:45 9/03/2001 (1)
  - I dont know about the autobahn, but.... - VR 15:49 9/03/2001 (0)
- Just my thoughts.......(more) - Craig Wright 02:02 9/03/2001 (0)
- Coming to a morgue near you...... - 1906wasaverygoodyear 01:29 9/03/2001 (2)
  - While its true that.. - Brian - Fern 330cic 14:40 9/03/2001 (1)
    - Agreed.. - Tom330i 15:29 9/03/2001 (0)
- idiot (nt) - Topaz330xi� 16:26 9/02/2001 (0)
- I'm surprised you weren't arrested (m) - EdCT 15:50 9/02/2001 (0)
- Forget Radar Det.: Instant-on will get you anyway - Jim Comly 15:39 9/02/2001 (0)
- Where on 95 were ya? - CT 13:37 9/02/2001 (2)
  - Re: Where on 95 were ya? - Bobby Bown 10:54 9/03/2001 (1)
    - The stamford stretch of I-95 is notorious for.. - Brian - Fern 330cic 14:41 9/03/2001 (0)
- 117? You suck! Recommendation? maturity. (nt) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 13:04 9/02/2001 (0)
- Think we are impressed? You should take.. - '02AlpineWhite_330Cic 12:52 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Unless you know the road and conditions, - you can't be judge. BimmerDriver 14:00 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: 117? Glad you got stopped! (m) - Laura 12:05 9/02/2001 (15)
  - is the age on this board mostly over 40?????? - BmwAudio 14:49 9/03/2001 (0)
  - Re: 117? Glad you got stopped! (m) - Mr.Bimmermann 01:26 9/03/2001 (2)
    - Re: 117? Glad you got stopped! (m) - Laura 14:19 9/03/2001 (1)
      - I guess you are right (sort of). - Mr. Bimmermann 01:03 9/05/2001 (0)
  - Lets not judge just by speed alone - Tom330i 16:09 9/02/2001 (8)
    - Re: Still Glad - Laura 14:02 9/03/2001 (0)
    - WRONG. When traffic moves at 75-80.... - fuselier 19:45 9/02/2001 (3)
      - Re: WRONG. When traffic moves at 75-80.... - StorminMike 21:22 9/02/2001 (0)
      - Have you driven in Europe, Fuse? - Matt D. 20:37 9/02/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Have you driven in Europe, Fuse? - Laura 14:09 9/03/2001 (0)
    - Well said, Tom (nt) - Matt D. 19:14 9/02/2001 (0)
    - No such thing as an uncongested highway in CT (nt) - alee 16:11 9/02/2001 (1)
      - not exactly true...(m) - EdCT 23:16 9/02/2001 (0)
  - Ditto. Idiot. (m) - fuselier 12:39 9/02/2001 (1)
    - Re: Yo! Loosen the tie a little bit !!! - Spence 13:25 9/02/2001 (0)
- I have V1 and like it, excellent deterctor (m) - nate328Ci 12:00 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Just GOT Friggin' nabbed!! (m) - Deemo 11:34 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Re: Just GOT Friggin' nabbed!! (m) - Bobby Bown 11:41 9/02/2001 (0)
- get V1 or 8500 (nt) - ///AYN 11:20 9/02/2001 (1)
  - get the 8500 (more) - jt 11:49 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Just GOT Friggin' nabbed!! (m) - 330ci 11:20 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Re: Just GOT Friggin' nabbed!! (m) - Bobby Bown 11:30 9/02/2001 (0)
- Damn CT.. - rich 328 11:16 9/02/2001 (0)
Poll: Sunglasses... - NJBimmer 10:50 9/02/2001 (23)
- Oakleys all the way..... - . 04:06 9/03/2001 (0)
- Revos(polarized) nothin looks better in a BMW - 330i 20:25 9/02/2001 (1)
  - revos fall apart frequently & bad customer service (nt) - 31st330i 22:01 9/02/2001 (0)
- love my Oakleys.... (nt) - Brian 330ci 19:08 9/02/2001 (0)
- how about my 20-yr-old Vuarnet? - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:06 9/02/2001 (0)
- maui jim "rose" or "hcl" for driving? (nt) - 31st330i 17:28 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Poll: Sunglasses... - Cory 325i 17:20 9/02/2001 (0)
- MATSUDA - steve 15:40 9/02/2001 (1)
  - isn't that how they pronounce "Mazda" in Japanese? (nt) - 31st330i 17:47 9/02/2001 (0)
- Maui Jim! avoid designer glasses... - Imadriver 14:09 9/02/2001 (0)
- any pair for $2.99 w/fill-up at Mobil - ebony 3to5eye 13:29 9/02/2001 (0)
- Serengetti.(nt) - CarlosMP 13:07 9/02/2001 (3)
  - I thought they discontinued the "driving" line (m) - 31st330i 17:46 9/02/2001 (2)
    - NOT DISCONTINUED, Still the best driving glass - Brewskiman 00:49 9/03/2001 (1)
      - great! it was a dealer that told me they (m) - 31st330i 13:33 9/03/2001 (0)
- Gucci 2409. They look good but they are decent - Ward 12:41 9/02/2001 (0)
- Maui Jim. The best. (m) - fuselier 12:05 9/02/2001 (1)
  - I agree ~ Maui Jim Rules!!! - Jon Shafer (nt) 15:46 9/02/2001 (0)
- Maui Jim Polarized....awesome.(m) - Jeff in Dallas 11:56 9/02/2001 (0)
- Polorized Ray Bans , great for driving polorM - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 11:45 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Agreed. Get polarized lenses no matter what brand! (nt) - alee 11:47 9/02/2001 (0)
- I am blind so the sun doesn't bother me. (nt) - Bobby Bown 10:55 9/02/2001 (0)
- I am blind so the sun doesn't bother me. (nt) - Bobby Bown 10:55 9/02/2001 (0)
fellas...need help with meguiars.(more) - mattie 09:53 9/02/2001 (8)
- Here's what you need...... - Deemo 11:30 9/02/2001 (0)
- paint needs cleaning first, clay bar recommended - Mark in TX 10:02 9/02/2001 (6)
  - Clay Bar too extreme for new paint, try...(M) - shazam 10:14 9/02/2001 (1)
    - clay less abrasive than polish, just claens well (nt) - Mark in TX 10:18 9/02/2001 (0)
  - Re: paint needs cleaning first, clay bar recommend - mattie 10:05 9/02/2001 (3)
    - Re: paint needs cleaning first, clay bar recommend - shazam 12:24 9/02/2001 (0)
    - the goal is a clean, swirl-free clear coat..... - Mark in TX 10:16 9/02/2001 (1)
      - Griot's recommends their Speed Shine just to sell - more products, you can use (m) HellrotCi 13:58 9/02/2001 (0)
The sport package (330ci) for the seats? - Mark 09:41 9/02/2001 (9)
- Re: The sport package (330ci) for the seats? - Mark 16:27 9/02/2001 (0)
- Sport seats are the best (m) - Jim Comly 15:44 9/02/2001 (0)
- the sport seats are more comfortable IMO (m) - Alan F 09:46 9/02/2001 (6)
  - IMO I think sport seats are more comfy. (nt) - Jeff in Dallas 11:57 9/02/2001 (0)
  - I find the less comfortable due to intrusive thigh (nt) - support....nate328Ci 10:02 9/02/2001 (4)
    - Re: I find the less comfortable due to intrusive t - David325Ci 13:36 9/02/2001 (0)
    - it's only intrusive if you have it extended (nt) - Alan F 12:42 9/02/2001 (2)
      - no, I mean the side thigh support, I like the (nt) - thing that slides out....nate328Ci 12:55 9/02/2001 (1)
        
        now I understand...though that doesn't bother me (nt) - Alan F 18:21 9/02/2001 (0)
2002 suspension is revised, not just sport! - ChetG 09:38 9/02/2001 (7)
- Didn't all 330's get this setup midyear? (nt) - Geoff 21:44 9/02/2001 (0)
- Don't forget tire pressure makes a big ... (m) - Jim Comly 15:47 9/02/2001 (0)
- They should really make the sport seats a separate - option then. (e) Chris 15:31 9/02/2001 (0)
- Source? (nt) - Imadriver 14:16 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Autocar magazine (UK) (nt) - ChetG 19:09 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: 2002 suspension is revised, not just sport! - David325Ci 13:39 9/02/2001 (0)
- Will then the new Sport suspension be too stiff? (nt) - 753 10:01 9/02/2001 (0)
control arms fiasco? - Andy 08:51 9/02/2001 (1)
- They were only on backorder for a few weeks in - early summer, should be out now!!! 20:47 9/02/2001 (0)
European Warning Triangle Bracket - 330xi 08:46 9/02/2001 (0)
Fuse box question - JetBlackCar 08:32 9/02/2001 (1)
- Re: Fuse box question - JSE 10:54 9/02/2001 (0)
got meguirs gold class wax + quick detailer..nuff? - mattie 05:30 9/02/2001 (0)
I am cancelling my 2002 330i unless... - topazmanian 03:32 9/02/2001 (4)
- Do a conversion! (m) - rich 328 11:19 9/02/2001 (0)
- Wha? Cancel your order??? - Jon Shafer 11:14 9/02/2001 (0)
- Umm, you had better cancel it. - NBG 05:18 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Or move to Europe.. (nt) - Edge/330ci 10:04 9/02/2001 (0)
Anyone Went Import Showcase Night in San Jose? - Sam 03:21 9/02/2001 (1)
- Re: Anyone Went Import Showcase Night in San Jose? - Dex 08:09 9/02/2001 (0)
Fred Meloan, what kind of a deal can you get me - on a 2002 330ci ? 01:34 9/02/2001 (1)
- Re: Fred Meloan, what kind of a deal can you get m - 753 10:04 9/02/2001 (0)
Anyone who wants fast ed's email address: - Chip 01:33 9/02/2001 (2)
- Thanks, he is avery nice-helpful person. (nt) - John D 10:05 9/02/2001 (1)
  - lololol (nt) - Chip 13:17 9/02/2001 (0)
Is it possible to read the fan part number on (m) - robg 00:57 9/02/2001 (1)
- Re: Is it possible to read the fan part number on - StorminMike 21:27 9/02/2001 (0)
Have 330ci, MUST UP HP to atleast 333 ! UPGRADES ! - Alkaline 23:55 9/01/2001 (15)
- Buy an M3 and be quiet (nt) - RonZ 12:35 9/02/2001 (0)
- When my instructor drove my car at Mont Tremblant, - he added 60 HP! (e) Chris 08:03 9/02/2001 (0)
- Racing Dynamics R35 Motor (url) - NBG 05:21 9/02/2001 (0)
- It's hopeless... - nate328Ci 00:13 9/02/2001 (8)
  - Re: It's hopeless... - Alkaline 00:23 9/02/2001 (7)
    - Re: It's hopeless... - nate328Ci 00:34 9/02/2001 (6)
      - Re: It's hopeless... - Chip 00:50 9/02/2001 (5)
        
        HP? What about a fat flat torque curve like S4? - BimmerDriver 11:22 9/02/2001 (0)
        
        Re: It's hopeless... - 31st330i 02:07 9/02/2001 (3)
        
        totally agree (m) - HW 05:26 9/02/2001 (2)
        
        Re: totally agree (m) - Alkaline 11:43 9/02/2001 (1)
        
        Re: totally agree (m) - Alkaline 11:58 9/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Have 330ci, MUST UP HP to atleast 333 ! UPGRAD - Fast ed 00:05 9/02/2001 (2)
  - ed, why must you make so many ignorant responses? - JT - '02 330i PP, Stick, EuroDel 10/25 00:08 9/02/2001 (1)
    - I can't help it. I apologize. It's an illness. - Fast ed 00:15 9/02/2001 (0)
Alee-- how do you avoid/remove waterspots? - robg 23:51 9/01/2001 (4)
- Use a 50/50 vinegar-water solution (more) - alee 11:52 9/02/2001 (2)
  - can I use douche? (nt) - bobo 19:21 9/02/2001 (1)
    - Only if your car is feeling "not so fresh" (nt) - alee 19:23 9/02/2001 (0)
- follow the directions in the FAQ (m) - 31st330i 02:01 9/02/2001 (0)
2002 E-46 price sheet? - Jump start 23:49 9/01/2001 (1)
- Look below. (nt) - RonZ 12:44 9/02/2001 (0)
330Cic, here are a couple of more hardtop pics (pic) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 23:30 9/01/2001 (3)
- 328cic (pic) - NBG 05:23 9/02/2001 (1)
  - The 330ci refers to his screen name, but thanks. (nt) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 09:27 9/02/2001 (0)
- here's the other (pic) (nt) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 23:32 9/01/2001 (0)
Does 2002 330 come standard w/Harmon Kardon? - -- don't see on 2002 pricing sheet??? 22:05 9/01/2001 (3)
- Yes - Fast ed 22:42 9/01/2001 (0)
- it is standard on the one I ordered yesterday! =) - PBN 22:22 9/01/2001 (0)
- I believe that yes. (nt) - planet 22:21 9/01/2001 (0)
Anyone know if cig. lighter socket - Tak325Ci 21:50 9/01/2001 (6)
- Never heard of such a thing! - Ed G. 23:39 9/01/2001 (3)
  - Re: Never heard of such a thing! - Brian D. 10:09 9/02/2001 (0)
  - Hondas turn off with the ignition - Jim in Oregon 00:45 9/02/2001 (0)
  - My S70's turned off... - Tak325Ci 00:01 9/02/2001 (0)
- I know (nt) - Fast ed 22:47 9/01/2001 (0)
- Appears to be unswitched(m) - Radfahrer 22:35 9/01/2001 (0)
Is this normal??? (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 21:40 9/01/2001 (9)
- Manifolds glow when hot. - NBG 05:27 9/02/2001 (0)
- yike, some pe