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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 36
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.

Can I use the normal green Prestone coolant stuff? - epc 23:51 9/09/2001 (1)
- Re: Can I use the normal green Prestone coolant st - 3C 00:08 9/10/2001 (0)
Easy way to remove warning label on windshield? - OrientBlue330 23:14 9/09/2001 (7)
- Goo Gone - (nt)Hillbilly Bimmer 08:52 9/10/2001 (0)
- used my fingers, then windexed afterwards (nt) - Kaz325iT 01:34 9/10/2001 (0)
- use a razor blade (nt) - 31st330i 23:16 9/09/2001 (4)
  - Ya that's brilliant..! Why not just burn it off? - Idiot..! 12:25 9/10/2001 (3)
    - I think you have the idiot roles reversed (m) - 31st330i 14:16 9/10/2001 (2)
      - It Doesn't take much to identify you as an idiot.! - Your posts are sufficient..! 15:23 9/10/2001 (1)
        
        so post a link to something brilliant that (m) - 31st330i 15:58 9/10/2001 (0)
Lots of E46 Parts for sale (pref. local = SoCalif) - Albert 23:05 9/09/2001 (1)
- PG3 and 330ci rims for $3500? or trade + $3500? - Silver330ci 14:34 9/10/2001 (0)
IN DASH CD PROBLEMS - Chris 22:42 9/09/2001 (2)
- I've never had a skip and I have Dinan suspension - 31st330i 22:47 9/09/2001 (1)
  - Re: I've never had a skip and I have Dinan suspens - Chris 22:57 9/09/2001 (0)
price of 99 328i - sam 22:40 9/09/2001 (0)
This board software needs to be updated to modern. - Nupeskee 22:23 9/09/2001 (12)
- I can't complain, it's free, afterall. (nt) - Brian 330Cic� 07:20 9/10/2001 (0)
- Re: This board software needs to be updated to mod - sjs 06:36 9/10/2001 (0)
- I like the classic WWWBoard feel. Reminds me of my (nt) - early days on the net - bol 00:56 9/10/2001 (0)
- I like it! its simple and easy to read. - RO 330i 23:49 9/09/2001 (0)
- I agree imho. UUB all the way... - Dan 23:47 9/09/2001 (2)
  - IMO, UBB is too geeky and annoyingly cluttered. - This is much easier to read. (e) TD 08:51 9/10/2001 (1)
    - This board encourages sound bites. It sucks. (nt) - planet 17:31 9/10/2001 (0)
- I've checked out many boards and prefer this (nt) - format -HW 23:00 9/09/2001 (1)
  - Why? - (e)Tony 10:18 9/10/2001 (0)
- I was thinking the same thing...it really is old. (nt) - exsilio 22:30 9/09/2001 (2)
  - It's "Classic", and I kinda prefer it myself... - Jon Shafer 23:04 9/09/2001 (1)
    - you must be a "classic" yourself :-) jk I vote UBB (nt) - Chip 00:01 9/10/2001 (0)
e46 H&R race springs 29484 - Ed 22:20 9/09/2001 (1)
- Curious--were they too stiff? (nt) - Jeff 19:10 9/10/2001 (0)
E46 StarTAC FAQ (url) - Larry in TN 22:02 9/09/2001 (2)
- This is invaluable info. - Kaz325iT 01:33 9/10/2001 (0)
- neato! glad to know that there are other geeks (m) (url) - 31st330i 22:04 9/09/2001 (0)
*** "BMW.SG Resources" is upz! *** - Axl 22:01 9/09/2001 (1)
- Link (url) (nt) - Axl 22:03 9/09/2001 (0)
just treated my gray leather with lexol (m) - 31st330i 21:41 9/09/2001 (3)
- Re: just treated my gray leather with lexol (m) - ConSpec 330i Lite 03:30 9/10/2001 (0)
- Clean it first? See link... (url) (nt) - Mark in TX (CA tax exile) 21:59 9/09/2001 (1)
  - of course 1st lexol cleaner then lexol conditioner (nt) - 31st330i 22:02 9/09/2001 (0)
OT: WRX Board? (m) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, no longer ANGRY) 21:13 9/09/2001 (3)
- www.tin.can.cars.com - (m)Tony 10:24 9/10/2001 (0)
- www.i-club.com - Dean 23:11 9/09/2001 (0)
- try usenet (url) - 31st330i 21:42 9/09/2001 (0)
Some questions about Clear Lenses! Also any pics? - Gibba 20:50 9/09/2001 (1)
- Go with the Genuine BMW OEM pieces (nt) - Mark in TX (CA tax exile) 22:02 9/09/2001 (0)
Kleen Wheels Brake Shields - Nook325I 20:46 9/09/2001 (4)
- is it such a chore to clean the brake dust?? (m) (pic) - VinceTopazBlau325i 01:03 9/10/2001 (0)
- I agree with Alee. (m) - ARCHER 21:23 9/09/2001 (1)
  - The Archmaster is correct. (nt) - Emission 22:53 9/09/2001 (0)
- They look terrible and will warp your rotors (nt) - alee 20:48 9/09/2001 (0)
wheel upgrade on 99 323i - stuart 20:39 9/09/2001 (2)
- Re: wheel upgrade on 99 323i - Tony 06:55 9/10/2001 (0)
- I am interested in your wheels - 325i 20:52 9/09/2001 (0)
Shift knob came off while driving!!! - DS 325i 19:57 9/09/2001 (13)
- happened to me in my Z3...(m) - Alan T 01:31 9/10/2001 (0)
- Yes has happened to me a few times - nate328Ci 23:31 9/09/2001 (0)
- It�s happened to me twice. I have the strength of (nt) - ten men. (m) ARCHER 21:09 9/09/2001 (5)
  - And obviously the brain of a significantly smaller - number..(m)Mike 325xi 21:22 9/09/2001 (3)
    - Ouch! (m) - ARCHER 21:32 9/09/2001 (2)
      - Vacation, alcohol abuse, golf... - (more)Mike 325xi 21:38 9/09/2001 (1)
        
        Yup, just bustin� your ba11s. G�night, all. - ARCHER 21:53 9/09/2001 (0)
  - Sorry. �(nt)� - ARCHER 21:11 9/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Shift knob came off while driving!!! - (M) 21:06 9/09/2001 (2)
  - Re: Shift knob came off while driving!!! - like complete a$$ DS 325i 22:14 9/09/2001 (1)
    - LOL! (m) - DS 325i 22:17 9/09/2001 (0)
- I had that problem. (m) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, no longer ANGRY) 21:03 9/09/2001 (0)
- real drivers do it without a shift knob! :-P (nt) - exsilio 20:25 9/09/2001 (0)
Available- 2 Formula One tix at Indy, Sept 30 - del323i 19:44 9/09/2001 (0)
Air conditioning - Nuno 320dT 19:42 9/09/2001 (1)
- Mine leaves a decent amount of water when I stop. (nt) - Brian 330Cic� 20:03 9/09/2001 (0)
Damn Potholes!!! - nate328Ci 19:12 9/09/2001 (4)
- Re: Damn Potholes!!! - Nook325I 20:53 9/09/2001 (0)
- Going to Peake BMW? - Brian 330Cic� 19:30 9/09/2001 (2)
  - Yup, only one in the city - nate328Ci 19:36 9/09/2001 (1)
    - I'm in BR. - Brian 330Cic� 19:59 9/09/2001 (0)
Want to buy set 16'/17" wheels to fit 330i - ldye 18:38 9/09/2001 (2)
- 16 footers are just too big, go with the 17 inch - wheels instead ; ) (nt) Alan F 19:17 9/09/2001 (0)
- 16" wheels won't fit 330, brakes are too big (nt) - DKJBama330ci 18:47 9/09/2001 (0)
WTB: Lowering springs for 325ci - deejm 17:52 9/09/2001 (0)
18" Hartge NOVA 3"S w/ P7000 500Miles! 2000 O/BO! (pic) - PICK UP PREFERED!! IN MASS! boston 540i 17:43 9/09/2001 (2)
- Re: 18" Hartge NOVA 3"S w/ P7000 500Miles! 2000 O/ - stuart 20:29 9/09/2001 (0)
- THESE ARE FOR E36/E46 ONLY!! (nt) - PICK UP PREFERED!! IN MASS! boston 540i 17:45 9/09/2001 (0)
Best Tyres? Dunlop/Michelin/Bridgestone etc. - Dazza 325Ci Sport UK 17:40 9/09/2001 (3)
- Bridgestone Potenza S-03 is the best..... - Akakubi 18:37 9/09/2001 (2)
  - Absolutely Agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 - JawKnee 00:43 9/10/2001 (1)
    - Definitely awesome tire (nt) - Ben Chou 08:22 9/10/2001 (0)
FS: M-Double Spoke Type 68 Wheels with Dunlop 8080 - VinnyMac 17:30 9/09/2001 (0)
Will 330 SP rims/tires fit a 325xiT? - Jamie 16:49 9/09/2001 (1)
- Yes they will fit...and i'm selling my set. - VinnyMac 17:30 9/09/2001 (0)
That damn Chesky disc - Driving Dude 16:46 9/09/2001 (1)
- It's a tradition (m) - Nick (325XiT 5spd, no longer ANGRY) 16:57 9/09/2001 (0)
Can anyone from EU post the part N :---------> - 3C 16:24 9/09/2001 (0)
window tint - sjs 16:09 9/09/2001 (1)
- Very common !!! (nt) - Alan F 19:22 9/09/2001 (0)
Suspension Upgrade for 2002 ,,,,please clarify - J.M. 16:07 9/09/2001 (2)
- 30% stiffer,new bushes,better handling - ChetG 16:16 9/09/2001 (1)
  - it needs 30 more hp, or a 5k price drop - lk 16:25 9/09/2001 (0)
FS: tickets to the F1 race at Indy - Geoff Kao 15:59 9/09/2001 (1)
- Wrong date-race is Sept. 30 - caf 16:02 9/09/2001 (0)
Anyone waitin for their car on the TURANDOT? (nt) - UCbimmer 15:51 9/09/2001 (1)
- I'm on Jingu Maru E.T.A. in NJ 9/19, 2002 330Ci - bmwta 19:10 9/09/2001 (0)
after one weekend with my new baby... - frosty_sc 15:33 9/09/2001 (3)
- That is unbelievable.... - Megaslug 08:18 9/10/2001 (0)
- Mine made it two weeks. (nt) - Sport325iT 00:45 9/10/2001 (0)
- Thats it.. Trade in the mother... - Brian - Fern 330cic 17:58 9/09/2001 (0)
Carfax needed please: 1J4GX58Y9WC109933 - ..........Dhan.......... 15:18 9/09/2001 (0)
nice to see 3-series - Finn 14:47 9/09/2001 (4)
- i dont know what ur talking about (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 18:08 9/09/2001 (0)
- bbs? is this 1985? - lk 15:55 9/09/2001 (0)
- blah blah blah... - VinceTopazBlau325i 15:05 9/09/2001 (0)
- ***Alert!!->>AOL Troll Alert! Flame Bait** - RO 330i 14:48 9/09/2001 (0)
for Jon Shafer - kagy 14:44 9/09/2001 (1)
- Haven't seen it yet - suspect it will look great!! - Jon Shafer (nt) 23:36 9/09/2001 (0)
Should I get an Audi or BMW? (I'm moving to NH) - Jackass 14:41 9/09/2001 (24)
- Get an Audi, we prefer to have BMW's a rarely seen - Ripsnort 07:42 9/10/2001 (0)
- I live near Boston (more) - Chris 19:30 9/09/2001 (5)
  - Re: I live near Boston (more) - Pete Teoh 19:38 9/09/2001 (4)
    - Conti Winter Contacts 205/60 R15, came with the - car on extra rims. (e) Chris 22:01 9/09/2001 (3)
      - came with the car? that's a nice bonus. where do i - Pete Teoh 22:04 9/09/2001 (2)
        
        Re: came with the car? that's a nice bonus. where - Chris 23:24 9/09/2001 (1)
        
        Cool. Sounds like you got a great deal! - Pete Teoh 07:32 9/10/2001 (0)
- Careful with the new A4 3.0L Quattro.... - Akakubi 18:40 9/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Should I get an Audi or BMW? (I'm moving to NH - Bingo 18:05 9/09/2001 (0)
- I work in Manchester... - '02AlpineWhite_330Cic 17:47 9/09/2001 (4)
  - No, No, No, No! - Geoff 08:30 9/10/2001 (2)
    - Bummer - maybe you taught them a lesson! - '02AlpineWhite_330Cic 08:58 9/10/2001 (0)
    - Re: No, No, No, No! - Geoff 08:33 9/10/2001 (0)
  - Dreher Holloway BMW is nice, I agree - talk to - Ike Shepard (e) Chris 19:33 9/09/2001 (0)
- Get a 330 + a winter beater... - Proximo330i 17:36 9/09/2001 (0)
- used S4 will get you everything but a six (nt) - Mark in TX (CA tax exile) 16:45 9/09/2001 (1)
  - S4 is BAD in snow unless you get snow tires. - (e) Chris 19:34 9/09/2001 (0)
- RWD BMWs can get around in winter (m) (url) - nate328Ci 16:14 9/09/2001 (0)
- Nissan Sentra - GymTowel 15:33 9/09/2001 (1)
  - Don't Poo Poo the Sentra... - MikeW 15:50 9/09/2001 (0)
- What about the 330xi? (nt) - Jim in Oregon 14:49 9/09/2001 (3)
  - Sorry Xi owners - I just don' think the Xi is... - Jackass 14:55 9/09/2001 (2)
    - Re: Xi owners - It's worth it!! - Jon 00:09 9/10/2001 (0)
    - BMW quality ??? maybe in the early 90s - now - I presume you are joking (nt) 16:33 9/09/2001 (0)
Do you keep the Owner's Manual in the car? - shazam 14:21 9/09/2001 (4)
- Nope. It's at home. - PaulH 17:32 9/09/2001 (0)
- I keep it in the side compartment of the door (nt) - Chris 16:36 9/09/2001 (0)
- perhaps you need the first aid kit box..?? (url) (pic) - 31st330i 14:38 9/09/2001 (0)
- I keep it in the trunk (nt) - Barco 14:35 9/09/2001 (0)
325i vs 330i - YS 14:17 9/09/2001 (0)
can someone sell me their 330 sport rim spare? - Dave 14:08 9/09/2001 (0)
Is the M3 board down? (nt) - Jim in Oregon 13:42 9/09/2001 (0)
31st330i, Question about insulation in boot. - ChetG 13:41 9/09/2001 (2)
- a few things.... - 31st330i 14:29 9/09/2001 (1)
  - Thanks man, i wont be messin with the shocks!! (nt) - ChetG 16:20 9/09/2001 (0)
What makes the HK "sound better" than the stock?m - 325xisA 12:55 9/09/2001 (8)
- answer is here.... (url) - 31st330i 12:58 9/09/2001 (7)
  - just curious why you didn't rewire the aftermarket - HW 13:25 9/09/2001 (6)
    - you might be able to add a tweeter but not grille (pic) - 31st330i 14:08 9/09/2001 (5)
      - the BMW speakers - HW 14:27 9/09/2001 (4)
        
        Re: the BMW speakers (pic) - 31st330i 14:36 9/09/2001 (3)
        
        looks like there is still a plastic adapter ring (pic) - around the HK -HW 15:06 9/09/2001 (2)
        
        don't know - 31st330i 15:16 9/09/2001 (1)
        
        I've seen 6.5" speakers in the rear decklid (m) - 31st330i 15:30 9/09/2001 (0)
NE1 taken delivery of 02 E46? - Francis 12:50 9/09/2001 (7)
- Gimme 8 days for a long review (UK) - ChetG 13:37 9/09/2001 (6)
  - Chet it's Beige leather mate! Why do we have to - Dazza 325Ci Sport UK 17:47 9/09/2001 (2)
    - haha, no mate im a brit, got to go along with it(M - ChetG 17:57 9/09/2001 (1)
      - Getting M-sport pack, awesome kit, cant wait. (nt) - ChetG 18:02 9/09/2001 (0)
  - Looking forward to your writing!!! - Francis 13:56 9/09/2001 (2)
    - good luck, the 5sp is worth the wait (nt) - ChetG 13:59 9/09/2001 (0)
    - Canada... lol (nt) - Spiderm0n 13:58 9/09/2001 (0)
me, or is the board REALLY slow? (nt) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 12:21 9/09/2001 (12)
- SLOW. Cable pipe. One of the slowest servers. (nt) - Sport325iT 00:09 9/10/2001 (0)
- it's running dog-slow for me too. (and I'm on T3) - DS 325i 22:47 9/09/2001 (0)
- expected given the idiotic software they run here. - lk 14:14 9/09/2001 (5)
  - Um no...your statement is exactly wrong... - Alan 19:16 9/09/2001 (4)
    - total B.S.... - lk 19:55 9/09/2001 (3)
      - So tell me... - Alan 21:39 9/09/2001 (2)
        
        Re: So tell me... - Allan 17:05 9/10/2001 (0)
        
        Keep up the great work Alan! (url) - Yes, there R probs, but ---more 13:42 9/10/2001 (0)
- Very slow to me John, I'm sure your not as - Dazza 325Ci Sport UK 13:27 9/09/2001 (2)
  - to me it's fast, but i have DSL connection.. maybe - 323cic 13:47 9/09/2001 (1)
    - I have cable, normally the reaction time is...m - john-milwaukee, wisc. 15:56 9/09/2001 (0)
- not slow, you must press "refresh" on your browser (nt) - 323cic 12:23 9/09/2001 (0)
pic of natural brown leather & approved paint pix? (nt) - kagy 12:13 9/09/2001 (6)
- Wanna see the color? Feed your cat HoHos and then - stand back and watch. (e) Chris 22:02 9/09/2001 (0)
- Re: pic of natural brown leather & approved pa (pic) - Jon Shafer 14:06 9/09/2001 (4)
  - Jon - can you confirm my earlier post that tanin - Dazza 325Ci Sport UK 16:17 9/09/2001 (0)
  - Thanks Jon, Another question - kagy 14:40 9/09/2001 (0)
  - Re: pic of natural brown leather & approved pa - kagy 14:33 9/09/2001 (1)
    - White would be a "natural"... :) - Jon Shafer 14:43 9/09/2001 (0)
Question about sport suspension on non-SP 325i? - JoshT 12:12 9/09/2001 (1)
- Re: Question about sport suspension on non-SP 325i - Chris 22:05 9/09/2001 (0)
Alberta Folks : Fighting Speed Tickets - bol 11:49 9/09/2001 (0)
Quik question: 330i SP Spare size??? - 2002 Orient/Sand 325i Week 38 11:01 9/09/2001 (2)
- same exact size as the front wheel/tire ! ! (nt) - Alan F 11:07 9/09/2001 (1)
  - thank you. 225 45R17 17x7.5 then - 2002 Orient/Sand 325i Week 38 11:17 9/09/2001 (0)
The Motor Oil Bible (url) - Miguel Ortiz 10:58 9/09/2001 (3)
- SPAN alert at www.volky.net - Bill 18:29 9/09/2001 (0)
- I have requested a review from Mobil 1... (m) - Jim Comly (330xi) 13:34 9/09/2001 (0)
- Ads for a page full of ads? - Mar 11:05 9/09/2001 (0)
Car&Driver Oct2001 330xi comparison (url) (nt) - bmwta 10:01 9/09/2001 (11)
- Too Bad Review Not of 2002; that Subaru is Fugly+ - shack 10:41 9/09/2001 (3)
  - isnt the 2002 the same car, except cosmetics? - Dave 330i 5spd SP 11:26 9/09/2001 (2)
    - Re: isnt the 2002 the same car, except cosmetics? - AndrewK 16:15 9/09/2001 (0)
    - Yes (nt) - Neil McRae 12:36 9/09/2001 (0)
- Mistake? I'm getting a new 325xi over a used S4... - '02 325xi 10:38 9/09/2001 (5)
  - no comparison between 325xi and S4... closer to A4 (nt) - Spiderm0n 11:03 9/09/2001 (4)
    - Re: no comparison between 325xi and S4... closer t - '02 325xi 11:08 9/09/2001 (3)
      - You are crazy, or don't care about performance - - get the S4! (e) Chris 19:38 9/09/2001 (0)
      - omg i'd MUCH rather a used S4 than new 325xi. - lk 11:54 9/09/2001 (0)
      - I would seriously consider a used S4 (nt) - Spiderm0n 11:21 9/09/2001 (0)
- Thanks - excellent post. (nt) - '02 325xi 10:30 9/09/2001 (0)
What does 'rolling the fenders' mean? (url) - Brian 330Cic� 09:55 9/09/2001 (3)
- Not sure - more (url) - Neil McRae 12:35 9/09/2001 (2)
  - nice cassette deck buddy - GymTowel 14:16 9/09/2001 (1)
    - yeah it sucks - Neil McRae 12:41 9/10/2001 (0)
Captured Motorweek M3 test on PC, but.. (url) - Spoiler 09:33 9/09/2001 (4)
- what format do you have it in? (url) - Alch 09:59 9/09/2001 (2)
  - Re: what format do you have it in? - Spoiler 15:58 9/09/2001 (1)
    - oops: 6.5 minutes (nt) - Spoiler 16:10 9/09/2001 (0)
- I can host it on domino.org if you want... (nt) - Neil McRae 09:34 9/09/2001 (0)
France GPS disk needed! - Neil McRae 09:30 9/09/2001 (0)
2002 325 Wagon is Lookin' Good - Lotsa New Pix (m) (url) (pic) - shack 09:30 9/09/2001 (1)
- Re: 2002 325 Wagon is Lookin' Good - Lotsa New Pix - Bob J. 10:12 9/09/2001 (0)
stone chips on hood - JetBlackCar 09:22 9/09/2001 (3)
- Re: stone chips on hood - Dave 330i 5spd SP 09:52 9/09/2001 (2)
  - thing is I can't find Topaz Blue paint at PepBoys - VinceTopazBlau325i 15:04 9/09/2001 (1)
    - Re: thing is I can't find Topaz Blue paint at PepB (url) - StorminMike 18:05 9/09/2001 (0)
2000 328i on Swapalease - BAS 09:15 9/09/2001 (1)
- I'm paying the same for 2001 330.....(nt) (nt) - -TK 11:20 9/10/2001 (0)
Spa/F1/BMW/Ralf's restart snafu. Just learned..(m) - AOL Troll 08:40 9/09/2001 (0)
Dumb kid backed into my '00 328ci :-( - PaulH 07:52 9/09/2001 (3)
- What color is your car? (nt) - BAS 09:21 9/09/2001 (2)
  - Orient Blue + gray interior. Why? (pic) (nt) - PaulH 11:42 9/09/2001 (1)
    - Oops. Missing link here. (url) - PaulH 11:44 9/09/2001 (0)
Anyone have pics of these rims on convertible??? (url) (pic) - 323cic 03:55 9/09/2001 (5)
- that's a tough find,those wheels aren't avail on - Alan F 09:02 9/09/2001 (3)
  - They are in the convertible-folder... but no pic (nt) - 323cic 09:11 9/09/2001 (2)
    - I'm not really understanding what your saying,can - Alan F 10:48 9/09/2001 (1)
      - sorry, bad translation.. must be brochure (nt) - 323cic 12:17 9/09/2001 (0)
- Also check this URL !!! (url) - 323cic 04:10 9/09/2001 (0)
RO 330i: yes, all cars can have problems, - that is the point (m) HW 03:46 9/09/2001 (3)
- Hmmmm, no fan issue here, just RO issue! LOL :o) - Greg in AZ 09:34 9/09/2001 (2)
  - Real issue is who CARES what other people post.... - Greg in AZ 09:47 9/09/2001 (1)
    - Yes, its just odd to me, Remember guys - RO 330i 12:08 9/09/2001 (0)
RO 330i, you break up with your girl or something? - Chip 02:55 9/09/2001 (2)
- Supra? try the off-topic board bro. but--> - RO 330i 12:12 9/09/2001 (1)
  - Re: Supra? try the off-topic board bro. but--> - Chip 18:25 9/09/2001 (0)
Rattling noise from steering column after retro - gregt 01:31 9/09/2001 (3)
- I had a similar noise and it was fixed (m) - 31st330i 02:57 9/09/2001 (2)
  - Thanks - gregt 11:56 9/09/2001 (1)
    - good luck (nt) - 31st330i 12:37 9/09/2001 (0)
Car Key Memory Form - Dazza 325Ci Sport UK 00:57 9/09/2001 (7)
- Check this website... (url) - JamesJ 08:50 9/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Key Memory Form - TC 07:13 9/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Key Memory Form - Neil McRae 09:24 9/09/2001 (1)
  - what are the UK options ??????? - 323cic 09:35 9/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Key Memory Form (pic) - Fred Meloan 08:50 9/09/2001 (0)
- Check the archives and you will find what you need - E46 Chick 01:12 9/09/2001 (1)
  - I dd but archive search is crap and doesn't turn - Dazza 325Ci Sport UK 02:47 9/09/2001 (0)
Best Dealership/sales rep in the Main Line!! - Jon 00:56 9/09/2001 (0)
Retro-steering is great... - Proximo 00:50 9/09/2001 (7)
- agreed but do you find it to be a subtle change? m - 31st330i 01:52 9/09/2001 (6)
  - some 330's have heavier steering then others (m) - Alan F 11:06 9/09/2001 (1)
    - since mine is also a 6/00 production (m) - 31st330i 11:46 9/09/2001 (0)
  - Re: agreed but do you find it to be a subtle chang - WAM 10:11 9/09/2001 (0)
  - Difference for me is HUGE. Just got mine done. - Spenser330i 09:10 9/09/2001 (0)
  - Well, I think overall the change is huge... - Proximo 03:54 9/09/2001 (1)
    - Re: Well, I think overall the change is huge... - Tim S Teichman 10:29 9/09/2001 (0)
Engine Dies - oliie 00:41 9/09/2001 (2)
- Is this an Xi model? - Ripsnort 08:45 9/09/2001 (1)
  - no... 330ci, but could be related... - oliie 02:35 9/10/2001 (0)
Mildew Smell - The Devil Incarnate 23:35 9/08/2001 (1)
- Wurth A/C & Heating Treatment (nt) - Mark in TX (CA tax exile) 10:25 9/09/2001 (0)
Questions for 2002 325i - fkang1 23:29 9/08/2001 (2)
- check this link...... - ad 02:18 9/09/2001 (1)
  - that's it... thanks... (nt) - fkang1 07:17 9/09/2001 (0)
Anyone with control arms problem pls read - Dpt of transportation will be involved 23:19 9/08/2001 (14)
- Check with your local Better Business Bureau (m) - SteveJ 11:24 9/09/2001 (0)
- '99 '00 Control arm / '01 aux fan/ - '02 cancel order ? 10:14 9/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone with control arms problem pls read - del323i 08:54 9/09/2001 (0)
- Damn. I had to sell my A4 over this. Not again. (nt) - AOL Troll 00:13 9/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone with control arms problem pls read - nate328Ci 23:30 9/08/2001 (9)
  - Vibration is your first sign - followed - by loud squeaks from steering (m) 23:47 9/08/2001 (8)
    - Vibration under stress or constant? - nate328Ci 23:49 9/08/2001 (7)
      - accellearation or braking (slight braking from - 50mph or greater) 23:53 9/08/2001 (6)
        
        Re: accellearation or braking or braking - Tim S Teichman 10:35 9/09/2001 (0)
        
        hmmm...this may be the problem (m) - nate328Ci 23:58 9/08/2001 (4)
        
        Not an engine problem - (m) 00:01 9/09/2001 (3)
        
        Testing... (nt) - Adrian 330Ci 5SP 11:38 9/10/2001 (0)
        
        Re: Not an engine problem - nate328Ci 00:08 9/09/2001 (1)
        
        Peake.....good experiences??? (m) - MikeP 19:28 9/09/2001 (0)
What's ATF oil? - epc 23:03 9/08/2001 (5)
- BMW uses ATF for powersteering - Mike 03:50 9/09/2001 (0)
- Auto trans fluid? (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 23:04 9/08/2001 (3)
  - Mine is a 5-speed. (nt) - epc 23:08 9/08/2001 (2)
    - i think they use ATF in manuals too (both r 5 spd) - lk 23:27 9/08/2001 (1)
      - But transmissions have life-time fluid... (nt) - PPS-325xiT 01:05 9/09/2001 (0)
New Maple Wood Trim...Available in US?????? HELP!! - SteveL 22:14 9/08/2001 (2)
- Not new. Another of the many 'not in USA'... - LMC 08:52 9/09/2001 (0)
- Not on the E46. No more special orders this year (nt) - fuselier 22:42 9/08/2001 (0)
Is this normal? - Jason� 325i �tep 22:05 9/08/2001 (7)
- Re: Is this normal? - Fred Meloan 08:56 9/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Is this normal? - WHAT!? 22:42 9/08/2001 (1)
  - No I worry about my car ALL DAY LONG. (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 23:05 9/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Is this normal? - 330ci 22:41 9/08/2001 (0)
- You should be happy about that :) (more) - alee 22:11 9/08/2001 (1)
  - ...And all of this time (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 22:17 9/08/2001 (0)
- It will if you had a MT and your fan died. - Kaz325iT 22:10 9/08/2001 (0)
TD - you get pics up of big boy clutch stop (m) - Alan T 21:57 9/08/2001 (0)
Anyone know were to rent a BMW in Paris, France? - PM510 21:54 9/08/2001 (5)
- Re: Anyone know were to rent a BMW in Paris, Franc - Don 09:51 9/09/2001 (3)
  - Au Contraire- I have rented 6 cylinder 3 and 5 - robg 09:45 9/10/2001 (0)
  - Doug, Thanks! this is exactly the info (more) - PM510 17:02 9/09/2001 (1)
    - Re: Doug, Thanks! this is exactly the info (more) - Doug 08:29 9/10/2001 (0)
- I got one from Hertz (more) - fuselier 22:44 9/08/2001 (0)
Are Jon Shafer and Cutter BMW fair? (m) - exsilio 21:54 9/08/2001 (3)
- best dealer west of the pecos! - WAM 23:57 9/08/2001 (0)
- Yes! - jpherit 23:13 9/08/2001 (0)
- Absolutely (more) - BMLV 22:13 9/08/2001 (0)
Calling Blessing... Chris Blessing... get on aim. (nt) - bol 21:26 9/08/2001 (0)
Anyone able to compare VW Passat to 3 series w/ (nt) - snow tires in the winter? (NT) Jackass 21:24 9/08/2001 (3)
- What about the new W8 they are coming out with? - LarryN 08:55 9/09/2001 (0)
- I wouldn't buy a VW if... - exsilio 22:01 9/08/2001 (1)
  - LOL!!! 'Dubs are really good cars for the $$ (e) - Proximo 00:36 9/09/2001 (0)
Headlight adjustment help - Ferdinand 21:22 9/08/2001 (4)
- Try this. High beam and low beam did't overlap =( - Orient330xi 04:19 9/09/2001 (0)
- nevermind - Ferdinand 00:45 9/09/2001 (0)
- Re: I adjusted mine (nt) - Joe 23:50 9/08/2001 (0)
- Xenons are auto-leveling... - daswolf 21:31 9/08/2001 (0)
New '02 interior shots from BMW UK (pic) - DrBimmer 21:22 9/08/2001 (4)
- NAV is SWEET!!! (nt) - ChetG 10:03 9/09/2001 (0)
- Official name for that leather is 'cat yack' (pic) - (e) Chris 21:53 9/08/2001 (1)
  - funny...i though it was 'Exploded Squirrel' #207 (nt) - exsilio 21:56 9/08/2001 (0)
- I dont think the US market gets the SMG though :( (pic) - exsilio 21:51 9/08/2001 (0)
Im selling my Dinan exhaust from my 328, email if - jj 20:43 9/08/2001 (1)
- will you be posting a before/after review? (m) - 31st330i 21:23 9/08/2001 (0)
Recommend oil filter and place to buy one for 330i - StahlBlau330i5spSP 20:40 9/08/2001 (3)
- be sure to get the new "long life" filter (m) - 31st330i 21:26 9/08/2001 (0)
- $6.80 new part N: 11427512300-your local parts dep (nt) - 3C 21:02 9/08/2001 (0)
- BMW oem, from dealer, about $11 (e) - WAM 20:49 9/08/2001 (0)
TD, CD55: Autocross tomorrow? - JST 20:40 9/08/2001 (1)
- OK... Mr. Smack Talk, How did you do? - CD-55 21:13 9/09/2001 (0)
ALEE: Question re. your experience at Otto's - Jackass 20:39 9/08/2001 (3)
- I got an ok deal (more) - alee 20:42 9/08/2001 (2)
  - For what it's worth (more) - alee 20:47 9/08/2001 (1)
    - Thanks! I think Otto's is better to be honest, ... - Jackass 20:58 9/08/2001 (0)
Are residuals falling? Quest. for someone in sales - Jackass 20:12 9/08/2001 (0)
HVAC (Heating and Air Conditioning) - Faris 19:52 9/08/2001 (3)
- Re: HVAC (Heating and Air Conditioning) - bmwta 20:23 9/08/2001 (2)
  - Re: HVAC (Heating and Air Conditioning) - Faris 20:26 9/08/2001 (1)
    - Hope next week turns out better! (nt) - bmwta 20:37 9/08/2001 (0)
HVAC (Heating and Air Conditioning) - Faris 19:52 9/08/2001 (0)
tire pressure - Suzer 19:30 9/08/2001 (8)
- How often do you check pressure? (m) - George Wallerich 330Ci 17:54 9/09/2001 (0)
- -30F~35R-(standard with up to 4 people weight)--> - 3C 21:10 9/08/2001 (0)
- Depends on how you want your car to handle (more) (url) - alee 19:39 9/08/2001 (5)
  - BMW says up to 44 rear on 330cic - Brian - Fern 330cic 23:23 9/08/2001 (0)
  - Thanks! Heading to gas station for more air! (nt) - Suzer 19:41 9/08/2001 (3)
    - tires need to be cold to get an accurate reading - ebony 3to5eye 20:41 9/08/2001 (0)
    - Make sure you are using a good pressure gauge - Barco 19:56 9/08/2001 (0)
    - Yep! You need more in the rear! Oops! : P - Deemo 19:54 9/08/2001 (0)
Estoril 330i special paint pics (url) (pic) - estoril330i 19:11 9/08/2001 (8)
- What Camera You Have? Very Sharp!! (nt) - Dave 04:37 9/09/2001 (1)
  - Neighbors' HP PhotoSmart C500, pix scaled 50% (nt) (nt) - estoril330i 10:24 9/09/2001 (0)
- What do you guys thing about the rims?? (url) - 323cic 04:16 9/09/2001 (0)
- holy shite, dude, that's HOT! nice choice!! (nt) - Chris Blessing� 23:42 9/08/2001 (0)
- nice color man...good choice...I think im... - exsilio 22:04 9/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: nice color man...good choice...I think im... - estoril330i 23:41 9/08/2001 (0)
- Sharp color, saw it on a Z-3 and really liked it. (nt) - StahlBlau330i5spSP 20:41 9/08/2001 (0)
- very nice! - Alan T 19:24 9/08/2001 (0)
E46 Phone Wiring Diagram? - Laura 19:10 9/08/2001 (1)
- Try this (more) (url) - alee 19:26 9/08/2001 (0)
E46 Phone Wiring Diagram? - Laura 19:10 9/08/2001 (0)
2001 325iC Convertible - Disable DSC - Scott Silverman 18:43 9/08/2001 (2)
- I read about a fix for this.. - Brian - Fern 330cic 23:26 9/08/2001 (0)
- nope... join the club (nt) - John V 2001 325ci Steel Grey 18:44 9/08/2001 (0)
does fan problems applies to 2001 330I w/steptroni - mike 18:06 9/08/2001 (1)
- Nope, manual transmissions only... - PPS-325xiT 18:39 9/08/2001 (0)
results from BMW driving event (Canada) - Anthony - 330i 17:58 9/08/2001 (2)
- Re: results from BMW driving event (Canada) - PhilH 20:26 9/08/2001 (0)
- Where and how do you get in? - Deemo 19:57 9/08/2001 (0)
FS 1997 Land Rover Discovery SE (url) - Roger Neef 17:41 9/08/2001 (2)
- good luck finding... - bmwvirgin 04:08 9/09/2001 (0)
- Man, if you were on the east coast - Chip 22:32 9/08/2001 (0)
Should the lease APR be higher or lower than (nt) - strait financing? (nt) Jackass 17:26 9/08/2001 (1)
- depends on the bank.... - John V 2001 325ci Steel Grey 18:43 9/08/2001 (0)
warranty question? - bb 17:22 9/08/2001 (0)
Question on fair charges to include in invoice.. - Jackass 17:16 9/08/2001 (1)
- Re: Question on fair charges to include in invoice - Jon 01:01 9/09/2001 (0)
convertible changes for 2002.. - 325CIandLoveIt 16:58 9/08/2001 (0)
Where to rent a manual trans car in St.Louis? - ortho01 16:52 9/08/2001 (0)
paging audikiller. email me, email to you bounces (nt) - 31st330i 16:50 9/08/2001 (1)
- look for him on e46fanatics forum instead. :) - VinceTopazBlau325i 16:52 9/08/2001 (0)
Best way to clean scuffs from black parts - chriss 16:50 9/08/2001 (1)
- Just wash w/ soap and water.... - Deemo 17:32 9/08/2001 (0)
Rim repair shop recommendations in N. Virginia? - Herman 16:49 9/08/2001 (2)
- I KNOW A GOOD PLACE - charley 330ci 19:23 9/08/2001 (0)
- www.wheelcollision.com - Tony 19:05 9/08/2001 (0)
Is this a good deal? (i.e. fair to both parties) - Jackass 16:21 9/08/2001 (12)
- It is 2k over invoice which is(m) - vexed 16:44 9/08/2001 (11)
  - PS: where is the info posted by J Shafer on resid? (nt) - Jackass 16:52 9/08/2001 (3)
    - Link does not work but - vexed 17:01 9/08/2001 (0)
    - Oops, try this (url) - vexed 16:56 9/08/2001 (0)
    - Here (pic) - vexed 16:55 9/08/2001 (0)
  - Thanks! Does the money factor vary by region? (m) - Jackass 16:51 9/08/2001 (6)
    - It may vary by dealer since - vexed 16:53 9/08/2001 (5)
      - Thanks again. Can I get a quote from a third party - Jackass 17:11 9/08/2001 (4)
        
        Absolutely, good luck. - vexed 17:18 9/08/2001 (3)
        
        Did you say you got .0020 on an '02 330i? If so... - Jackass 17:23 9/08/2001 (2)
        
        No I don't have my numbers yet(m) - vexed 17:28 9/08/2001 (1)
        
        You may be in good shape because I think rates... - strait financing? (nt) Jackass 17:33 9/08/2001 (0)
latest C&D Comparo - mike g in atl 16:19 9/08/2001 (6)
- Did you see the 0-60? 5.7 sec. !!!! - DrBimmer (e) 20:40 9/08/2001 (0)
- the xi suspension always gets trashed (nt) - PhilH 20:27 9/08/2001 (0)
- They didn't like the ette (nt) - vexed 16:45 9/08/2001 (1)
  - I don't blame them... - DrBimmer (e) 20:39 9/08/2001 (0)
- haha, yeah that's gonna be good for WRX sales (nt) - Chris Blessing� 16:40 9/08/2001 (1)
  - Only thing to help WRX sales would be a redesign - - sans ugly stick (e) Chris 22:03 9/08/2001 (0)
Question about M3 steering wheel. - Neil 16:02 9/08/2001 (4)
- M3 wheel will not work on 323/328 - different.... - Akakubi 00:40 9/09/2001 (1)
  - Thanks - Neil 08:59 9/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Question about M3 steering wheel. - spngd 17:13 9/08/2001 (1)
  - Any pics of the M3...and any extra benefits... - exsilio 21:50 9/08/2001 (0)
Question for people w/ aftermarket rims, (m) - ucbsupafly - Black on Black 330CI 15:50 9/08/2001 (0)
best price for passport 8500 and where? (nt) - 325xi sp 15:43 9/08/2001 (3)
- $214, best buy, and man does it save me! - afro 15:49 9/08/2001 (2)
  - The 8500 is $299 @ Best Buy; $249 @ Radar City (nt) - Mark in TX (CA tax exile) 10:20 9/09/2001 (1)
    - Re: The 8500 is $299 @ Best Buy; $249 @ Radar City - MAV 07:47 9/10/2001 (0)
HELP, manual sport seat prob., anyone else? - afro 15:41 9/08/2001 (0)
Question about BMW Factory Tour (m) - iwanna330 15:39 9/08/2001 (4)
- Tried to book tour, 8 wks out, no room. (m) - JT - '02 330i PP, Stick, EuroDel 10/25 14:58 9/09/2001 (0)
- Go to BMW Museum instead, then to Italy (nt) - LarryN 09:04 9/09/2001 (0)
- That's quite a dilema (m) - Dan Lewis 16:33 9/08/2001 (0)
- Factory's interesting but Italy's Italy (nt) - Mark in TX (CA tax exile) 15:44 9/08/2001 (0)
Most Expensive Starbucks Trip Ever - bol 15:34 9/08/2001 (13)
- I'm assuming Topaz blue, right? (nt) - Ripsnort 18:59 9/08/2001 (1)
  - Of course. (nt) - bol 20:48 9/08/2001 (0)
- Ok You are flippin' jinxed! Where did this happen? - Deemo 17:04 9/08/2001 (2)
  - Laser up by Silvercity and Country Hills Golf Cour (nt) - bol 20:48 9/08/2001 (1)
    - They are ALWAYS set up there..... - Deemo 10:45 9/09/2001 (0)
- why not buy your own machine. starbucks is swill (url) (pic) - 31st330i 15:50 9/08/2001 (1)
  - talk about rubbin it in! =) (nt) - Chris Blessing� 16:40 9/08/2001 (0)
- holy shit - Chris Blessing� 15:46 9/08/2001 (5)
  - Coffee for two Chris (nt) - bol 20:48 9/08/2001 (1)
    - heh, uh... yeah, I knew that, promise =P (nt) - Chris Blessing� 23:44 9/08/2001 (0)
  - Canadian dollars, Chris =) (nt) - Karl� 16:06 9/08/2001 (2)
    - I think that would be for 2 (nt) - HW 19:31 9/08/2001 (0)
    - yeah but the conv. factor is only 1.6 max! =) (nt) - Chris Blessing� 16:39 9/08/2001 (0)
RE: BMW comparo - Anthony - 330i 14:59 9/08/2001 (0)
DEALER CD AVAILABLE - SILZ3RD 14:50 9/08/2001 (0)
Best place to get clear lights for my E46 330ci? - Gibba 14:41 9/08/2001 (4)
- Try these three places - Raffi 14:50 9/08/2001 (3)
  - Man.... - Gibba 15:06 9/08/2001 (2)
    - Re: Man.... - Raffi 15:20 9/08/2001 (0)
    - All 3 of those advertise in Roundel... (nt) - Mark in TX 15:18 9/08/2001 (0)
Are UK cars different from US cars (Superior)?? - ChetG 14:31 9/08/2001 (5)
- what u want is what you'll get: refined & fun (nt) - Mark in TX 15:21 9/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Are UK cars different from US cars (Superior)? - cars....nate328Ci 14:45 9/08/2001 (0)
- Since April I have had a UK registered 2001 325iSE - George 325iSE 14:44 9/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Are UK cars different from US cars (Superior)? - WAM 14:41 9/08/2001 (1)
  - Thanks all, my wait is made easier (T-8days) (nt) - ChetG 14:04 9/09/2001 (0)
Please help - Buying today and need current lease - Jackass 14:15 9/08/2001 (0)
Titanium OR black front grille??? - 323cic 14:14 9/08/2001 (7)
- leave it as is, Titanium is ugly on all but silver (nt) - cars....nate328Ci 14:39 9/08/2001 (2)
  - it's a silver car, so.. nice or not?? (nt) - 323cic 14:55 9/08/2001 (1)
    - Re: it's a silver car, so.. nice or not?? - cars....nate328Ci 15:01 9/08/2001 (0)
- Chrome . . . - JoshT 14:23 9/08/2001 (3)
  - Re: Chrome . . . - 323cic 14:31 9/08/2001 (2)
    - FYI, the grille is a royal pain to get to (more) - alee 14:48 9/08/2001 (1)
      - 5 minutes on sedan, no tools req'd - Joseph 20:42 9/08/2001 (0)
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