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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 38
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.

Cic Rear Headrest Removal - docray1 23:39 9/23/2001 (3)
- Re: Cic Rear Headrest Removal - JoeBimmer 14:01 9/24/2001 (0)
- Re: Cic Rear Headrest Removal - Ripsnort 08:31 9/24/2001 (0)
- Re: Cic Rear Headrest Removal - JoeBimmer 08:00 9/24/2001 (0)
Does baby/child seat fit in back seat of coupe? - Jeff 23:26 9/23/2001 (3)
- I've got a forward facing one in mine at all times - Alan F 08:05 9/24/2001 (1)
  - 4-door is less expensive too (nt) - Ripsnort 08:29 9/24/2001 (0)
- Yes, very easily, and, when your kids transition - Ripsnort 07:27 9/24/2001 (0)
FS: 18" M-Parallel replica w/ tires - JT-330i 22:48 9/23/2001 (0)
Where to get Vinylex? - Gibba 22:09 9/23/2001 (3)
- PEP boys - Insano Ben Bombin 22:40 9/23/2001 (0)
- I got mine at my dealer, CCA discount. - nt Paul 22:37 9/23/2001 (0)
- WWW.CARCAREONLINE.COM (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 22:22 9/23/2001 (0)
M3 suspension for 330ci, would it fit? - SL57 21:49 9/23/2001 (2)
- I doubt it will fit (m) - Emission 22:31 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Agreed (m) - J. Kidd 08:34 9/24/2001 (0)
What does 68M wheel look like? - kay 21:23 9/23/2001 (6)
- yes the 68m double spoke is the wheel for the SP (nt) - exsilio 21:56 9/23/2001 (3)
  - Not for 02 (nt) - Kaz325iT 22:45 9/23/2001 (2)
    - yes...for 2002...it's on the dealers option papers (nt) - exsilio 23:44 9/23/2001 (1)
      - I think the sedan will use M72 on SP - kay 13:32 9/24/2001 (0)
- You may be mistaken (url) - Dean 21:31 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: You may be mistaken - kay 22:44 9/23/2001 (0)
Is Thermostat recall for ALL e46's? Thx! (nt) - FredC 21:20 9/23/2001 (1)
- No! Only certain '99 and '00 models (more) - Fred Meloan 07:18 9/24/2001 (0)
hi guys... can i ask something? - seoul325cic 21:18 9/23/2001 (2)
- X is for All Wheel Drive on Sedan/Touring Models - AndrewK 21:20 9/23/2001 (0)
- All Wheel Drive (nt) - alee 21:19 9/23/2001 (0)
Check out this "Must have Accesory"! Recaro Cell (pic) - Phone holder. 21:10 9/23/2001 (2)
- How much do you sell them, please e mail me - 323ci 06:37 9/24/2001 (0)
- cheesbal!! (pic) - 31st330i 23:07 9/23/2001 (0)
What is a Good site for Used BMW's - ChrisBMW45 20:38 9/23/2001 (7)
- Autotrader! I found my 330ci there. (nt) - GoGo 10:29 9/24/2001 (0)
- autotrader.com -- ebaymotors - oxford330i 06:54 9/24/2001 (1)
  - Re: autotrader.com -- ebaymotors - Sanjeev Malhotra 12:34 9/24/2001 (0)
- Re: What is a Good site for Used BMW's - JoeBimmer 21:17 9/23/2001 (0)
- Click on the "BMWs for sale" tab above ^^^^^^^^^^^ (nt) - nate328Ci 21:11 9/23/2001 (0)
- www.bmwusa.com click on ... - Jim Comly (330xi) 20:53 9/23/2001 (0)
- BMWCCA.org (more) (url) - alee 20:51 9/23/2001 (0)
OT: anyone driven the C-Class coupe? (m) - fuselier 20:22 9/23/2001 (1)
- Drove it back in May (m) - Kaz325iT 20:31 9/23/2001 (0)
Chris BMW45 - re: Snow tires in NY - Jim Comly (330xi) 20:11 9/23/2001 (1)
- Re: Chris BMW45 - re: Snow tires in NY - ChrisBMW45 20:50 9/23/2001 (0)
WOT: New Canon G2 at Dell for $640..... - KT 20:04 9/23/2001 (0)
Check out this site WWW.SuffolkSPCA.ORG - ChrisBMW45 19:39 9/23/2001 (0)
break pads....its only been 25000 mile, do i need - jim 19:01 9/23/2001 (4)
- Re: break pads....its only been 25000 mile, do i n - Faris 22:09 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: break pads....its only been 25000 mile, do i n - Sagebrush318 19:34 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: brake pads - Spence 19:07 9/23/2001 (1)
  - covered under general maintenance, mine at 17k too - khiem 19:55 9/23/2001 (0)
OT: Can we use UBB Codes in the posts ? (nt) - Alex Baumann 18:40 9/23/2001 (2)
- This isn't UBB. (nt) - bol 19:03 9/23/2001 (1)
  - yeah...UBB would be nice..this software bites :P - exsilio 20:00 9/23/2001 (0)
Code def's on 330i display? - Kirk 18:36 9/23/2001 (0)
Codes diplayed on 330i display - Kirk 18:29 9/23/2001 (0)
my 330 was on fire. Help!!! - james 18:28 9/23/2001 (12)
- Check your VIN - robg 09:10 9/24/2001 (0)
- Do a lot of people come here just to post a - RascalE 07:09 9/24/2001 (3)
  - Re: Do a lot of people come here just to post a - LeeB 07:24 9/24/2001 (2)
    - and some will post anything that comes their heads (nt) - HW 09:11 9/24/2001 (1)
      - TD, what? (nt) - Chip 09:38 9/24/2001 (0)
- Is Microsoft building aux fans for BMW? (nt) - Ebony 3to5 Eye 00:18 9/24/2001 (2)
  - Anti-Microsoft rhetoric is SO old! Turn the page! - caf 07:35 9/24/2001 (1)
    - How many Linux servers were affected by nimda? (nt) - Chip 09:35 9/24/2001 (0)
- Re: my 330 was on fire. Help!!! - Harry 20:00 9/23/2001 (0)
- Uhm, have you heard about the recall? - You're 1 of 100's or 1,000's-n/t 18:58 9/23/2001 (2)
  - Re: Uhm, have you heard about the recall? - james 19:03 9/23/2001 (1)
    - There's a recall to the recall to the recall (url) - They're on v3.0 now?-more 20:23 9/23/2001 (0)
Is Octane Higher on the East Coast? (m) - JoshT 18:22 9/23/2001 (6)
- Re: Is Octane Higher on the East Coast? - GHT 08:08 9/24/2001 (0)
- Re: Is Octane Higher on the East Coast? (m) - Sagebrush318 19:45 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Is Octane Higher on the East Coast? (m) - WWIII 19:22 9/23/2001 (0)
- 87-89-93 here in LA (louisiana :p) (nt) - nate328Ci 18:40 9/23/2001 (0)
- Yes. Fewer environmental laws like CA. FL=89/91/93 (nt) - Edge/330ci 18:31 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Is Octane Higher on the East Coast? (m) - CD-55 18:26 9/23/2001 (0)
Has anyone heard of Bay Details in Bay Area? (m) - Goldy 18:14 9/23/2001 (1)
- Re: Has anyone heard of Bay Details in Bay Area? ( - Goldy 18:15 9/23/2001 (0)
Cost for Rear Wing Installation and Painting (text - asdf 17:48 9/23/2001 (3)
- Have you checked with Bavarian AutoSport?...... (url) - Jim in Oregon 18:15 9/23/2001 (2)
  - I just checked $449.95 pre-painted (nt) - Jim in Oregon 18:18 9/23/2001 (1)
    - You can buy unpainted from Circle BMW.... - Jim in Oregon 18:21 9/23/2001 (0)
Assume Lease on 2001 X5 3.0 (url) - CTX5 17:46 9/23/2001 (1)
- that's a cool web site, What a great idea for a - business (nt) Alan F 20:04 9/23/2001 (0)
Whats A Good Customized License Plate? (read text) - asdf 17:45 9/23/2001 (35)
- THX CSCO (nt) - frosty_sc 11:05 9/24/2001 (0)
- GOTPAYD (nt) - 31st330i 10:25 9/24/2001 (0)
- 4NICK8 - Nick 10:24 9/24/2001 (0)
- DOKEYME (nt) - :-P 09:56 9/24/2001 (0)
- EatzBnz - Ebony 3to5 Eye 09:56 9/24/2001 (1)
  - H8 MBZ - Ebony 3to5 Eye 09:56 9/24/2001 (0)
- juzacar (nt) - Ebony 3to5 Eye 09:55 9/24/2001 (0)
- 2HOT4U (nt) - :-P 09:48 9/24/2001 (0)
- 55-SUX (nt) - Scott M 08:41 9/24/2001 (0)
- NE14A69 - Ronin 08:19 9/24/2001 (0)
- I4GET -- we're all getting a bit older ;-> - PaulH 06:29 9/24/2001 (0)
- Re: Whats A Good Customized License Plate? (read t - Tony 06:11 9/24/2001 (0)
- EZ4U2NV - lk 21:43 9/23/2001 (2)
  - Might as well say (nt) - . 21:59 9/23/2001 (1)
    - Key My Car! (nt) - . 21:59 9/23/2001 (0)
- SMEGMA - Sagebrush318 19:48 9/23/2001 (5)
  - im stupid.. what does this translate to? - e46er 22:10 9/23/2001 (4)
    - Yoe don't want to know! - nt Paul 22:43 9/23/2001 (3)
      - no, i do :) - e46er 00:28 9/24/2001 (1)
        
        here--> http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary (nt) - oxford330i 06:49 9/24/2001 (0)
      - Duh, make that 'you'. - nt Paul 22:43 9/23/2001 (0)
- copssuk cops love that one! (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 18:58 9/23/2001 (1)
  - isn't that just asking to get pulled over (nt) - HW 08:31 9/24/2001 (0)
- BAD BOYS - ren 18:47 9/23/2001 (2)
  - i would of thought a flamboyant homosexual would (nt) - have that one -HW 22:00 9/23/2001 (1)
    - LOL... or maybe SASSY (nt) - frosty_sc 08:23 9/24/2001 (0)
- AUXFAN (nt) - Alex Baumann 18:41 9/23/2001 (3)
  - lol - AUXFAN1,2,3,4,5 whats the record? - AndrewK 18:59 9/23/2001 (2)
    - I'm on number 4 (nt) - menzognero 19:11 9/23/2001 (1)
      - check lemon law for your state (nt) - ky 20:13 9/23/2001 (0)
- PNSLVR - GymTowel 18:25 9/23/2001 (1)
  - wassup with this f**? dude wished it were still - willie 18:47 9/23/2001 (0)
- 3MTA3 (nt) - Jim in Oregon 18:23 9/23/2001 (0)
- REBOOT is my favorite one. - Chip 18:20 9/23/2001 (0)
- SUKADIK - Goldy 18:07 9/23/2001 (0)
question on 330i/ci - K-DOG 17:40 9/23/2001 (0)
Removing speaker grilles on E46 - rob 17:32 9/23/2001 (2)
- Re: Removing speaker grilles on E46 - rob 17:44 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Yeah, I want to know too! (nt) - DevHead 22:15 9/23/2001 (0)
Need pics of naked women.....ASAP...dvd broke (nt) - Topazmanian 17:16 9/23/2001 (2)
- How about some of your girlfriend? He He - j/k Paul 22:46 9/23/2001 (0)
- Going through withdrawal? Hehe... - AndrewK 19:02 9/23/2001 (0)
Jon Shafer- Question about winter snow tires.... - ChrisBMW45 17:16 9/23/2001 (3)
- You're asking a guy who lives in So. Cal (nt) - about snow tires? Lazlo 18:30 9/23/2001 (0)
- Get Pilot Alpins, great tires, tires.com has - inexpensive good rims. Rex nt 18:00 9/23/2001 (0)
- I'm test driving a customers M5 right now.... - John Shafer 17:19 9/23/2001 (0)
Whats the best wheel sprayer to remove brake dust? - Gibba 17:00 9/23/2001 (5)
- P21S...(m) - Gary 08:23 9/24/2001 (0)
- Re: removing brake dust - Joe 21:05 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: removing brake dust - Joe 21:05 9/23/2001 (0)
- Simple Green works really well too (nt) - menzognero 19:20 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Whats the best wheel sprayer to remove brake d - DN328i 17:10 9/23/2001 (0)
Thermostat Replaced - please help (m)! - DN328i 16:52 9/23/2001 (5)
- Thanks for the confirmation...(m) - DK328i 10:20 9/24/2001 (0)
- Had mine replaced..diff. part # (m) - Dan325ci 19:52 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: Had mine replaced..diff. part # (m) - Faris 22:15 9/23/2001 (0)
- Had it done last week...(m) - menzognero 19:22 9/23/2001 (0)
- There is a thermostat recall goig on for 99-00 - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 17:33 9/23/2001 (0)
Getting heckled by parents for getting a bimmer... - Topazmanian 16:11 9/23/2001 (15)
- Re: Getting heckled by parents for getting a bimme - waiting for my Orient Blue 325i 23:19 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Good for the economy to make purchases (nt) - ordered330i 04:03 9/24/2001 (0)
- Re: Getting heckled by parents for getting a bimme - Bruce 22:32 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Getting heckled by parents for getting a bimme - Joe 21:07 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Getting heckled by parents for getting a bimme - Sagebrush318 19:50 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Getting heckled by parents for getting a bimme - Stuart 19:18 9/23/2001 (0)
- 1st half of life ruined by parents, 2nd half by (nt) - kids. - Irv 16:55 9/23/2001 (1)
  - LMAO!!! funny, but true (e) - Proximo 21:49 9/23/2001 (0)
- For once it's nice to be old (nt) - vexed 16:21 9/23/2001 (2)
  - Can never be too old to get an earful from parents (nt) - alee 16:23 9/23/2001 (1)
    - Well said but at least they leave me alone (m) - vexed 16:26 9/23/2001 (0)
- My parents still give me trash :) (more) - alee 16:19 9/23/2001 (0)
- like the saying goes - JRo 330 16:18 9/23/2001 (1)
  - I own my own condo! - Topazmanian 17:14 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Getting heckled by parents for getting a bimme - StorminMike 16:15 9/23/2001 (0)
Search engine question - Rich 330Cic 15:57 9/23/2001 (0)
Anyone get there car retorqued and valves adjusted (nt) - during break in?.........Dhan.......... 15:46 9/23/2001 (0)
2002 330xi - 330xi potential buyer 15:44 9/23/2001 (0)
Best bang for the buck? - Paul 15:41 9/23/2001 (9)
- Her name is 'Divine', corner of 5th and Main. - nt The original Paul 22:49 9/23/2001 (0)
- Serious answer.... - bimmerforums.com - E46 3er 21:33 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Best bang for the buck? - Joe 21:09 9/23/2001 (0)
- Floor mats 5 hp.cd changer 10 hp. - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 16:27 9/23/2001 (0)
- Zaino adds 10 hp, rear wing adds 15 hp...had to ;) - Topazmanian 15:44 9/23/2001 (4)
  - let not neglect the ///M bade 20hp more - during break in?.........Dhan.......... 17:55 9/23/2001 (3)
    - this board is starting to blow more each day - Paul 21:05 9/23/2001 (2)
      - Re: this board is starting to blow more each day - AndrewK 21:17 9/23/2001 (1)
        
        I agree,a bunch of dumb f#*ks with no lives! - Mark330Ci 06:48 9/24/2001 (0)
Y I canxed my NAV system order (url) - U should too!-more 15:40 9/23/2001 (2)
- They all share the same data (more) - alee 16:01 9/23/2001 (1)
  - It's what the system does with the - data that BMW's nav screws up-nt 16:48 9/23/2001 (0)
Question about paintless dent removal - Roko 15:27 9/23/2001 (1)
- My X-Girl friend could suck those dents right out - board? 15:42 9/23/2001 (0)
Hamann group buy? (url) - G-Loc 15:15 9/23/2001 (0)
Is the Zaino#18 Clay bar a must have? topaz - topazmanian 14:23 9/23/2001 (4)
- just picked up some meguiar's clay bars (url) (pic) - 31st330i 14:59 9/23/2001 (0)
- I used it, there was some black gunk on it - StahlBlau 14:48 9/23/2001 (0)
- Nope... (url) (pic) - Curious Mike 14:28 9/23/2001 (0)
- Optional. Didn't do much for me when car was new. (nt) - alee 14:25 9/23/2001 (0)
Sport package on 330ci come with power seats? - RaysMD 14:08 9/23/2001 (3)
- Power seats standard in US (nt) - bol 15:02 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Sport package on 330ci come with power seats? - Slider 14:12 9/23/2001 (1)
  - The lumbar supports allows air in the back of - Alan F 14:22 9/23/2001 (0)
Lease end/Inspection questions... - BobS-RI 13:45 9/23/2001 (8)
- Re: Lease end/Inspection questions... - DrBimmer 19:20 9/23/2001 (1)
  - I disagree with point#2, there is no difference - Alan F 20:01 9/23/2001 (0)
- Good questions - here is my spin - Drew Childress 15:08 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Thanks-Great Info! - BobS-RI 16:07 9/23/2001 (0)
- astounding how so - Bamma Ci 13:53 9/23/2001 (3)
  - Ignorant A#$&^*@... - BobS-RI 14:32 9/23/2001 (2)
    - Re: Lease or Buy - randy 16:50 9/23/2001 (1)
      - Re: Lease or Buy - BobS-RI 19:16 9/23/2001 (0)
2002 330ci clears? - chris [new member] 13:37 9/23/2001 (6)
- thanks guys - chris [new member] 18:25 9/23/2001 (0)
- Question: Clears all the way around the car? - MJ 13:53 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Yes (nt) - Curious Mike 14:17 9/23/2001 (0)
- Yes with the sport pack only on CI,CIC ! (nt) - ----------3C 13:47 9/23/2001 (0)
- sedans are - Bamma Ci 13:47 9/23/2001 (0)
- Coupes & Convertibles - Yes. Sedans & Sportwagons - - No (e) Sean 13:43 9/23/2001 (0)
Engine temp red. Fan screwed. Sigh. (nt) - M3@16 13:32 9/23/2001 (1)
- On an M3? (nt) - Jim Comly (330xi) 13:37 9/23/2001 (0)
Don't lock your keys in the trunk! - Jim Ellis 13:26 9/23/2001 (12)
- The locking system is f*cked up - waiting for my Orient Blue 325i 23:28 9/23/2001 (2)
  - Re: The locking system is f*cked up - T325Ci 05:11 9/24/2001 (1)
    - Re: The locking system is f*cked up - waiting for my Orient Blue 325i 12:27 9/24/2001 (0)
- ahhh . . . if only we had onstar then one phone - Alan F 14:25 9/23/2001 (0)
- Some cars have hidden cable --------->more - ----------3C 13:43 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Boxster's need a cable in case battery dies - Drew Childress 15:20 9/23/2001 (0)
- That is why you ALWAYS have the plastic wallet key (nt) - nate328Ci 13:30 9/23/2001 (5)
  - Plastic wallet key can't open the trunk if(m) - The HACK 12:45 9/24/2001 (0)
  - dont you just love those things - .........Dhan.......... 13:32 9/23/2001 (1)
    - I was saved last week by it (m) - nate328Ci 13:35 9/23/2001 (0)
  - ... And keep it in your wallet! - Jim Comly (330xi) 13:32 9/23/2001 (1)
    - I locked keys in the first 4 or 5 cars ... - Jim Comly (330xi) 13:35 9/23/2001 (0)
E46 330i Oil Usage / Synthetics - randy 13:16 9/23/2001 (3)
- Re: E46 330i Oil Usage / Synthetics - Fred C 15:35 9/23/2001 (0)
- Thats excessive - Tom330i 13:37 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: Thanks - randy 16:53 9/23/2001 (0)
Here's another UDE report from Philadelphia - PhilH 13:08 9/23/2001 (4)
- I was extremely impressed by the 330Xi (more) - alee 13:22 9/23/2001 (3)
  - The xi suspension is definitely tighter than the - non SP but(m)Mike 325xi 15:13 9/23/2001 (2)
    - It's ok as long as it's not topaz right? ;) (nt) - alee 15:37 9/23/2001 (1)
      - I think Topaz automatically comes with the "sissy" - suspension ;-)(nt)Mike 325xi 19:22 9/23/2001 (0)
Chips: Autothority vs. Dinan.. which is better? (nt) - Some other Chris 12:53 9/23/2001 (4)
- Lmao.... - Topazmanian 16:04 9/23/2001 (0)
- Ruffles, Doritos, and Fritos are all better - lk 13:12 9/23/2001 (2)
  - Kettle chips are THE best! - VinceTopazBlau325i 13:30 9/23/2001 (1)
    - Sun Chips for me. - nt Paul 22:52 9/23/2001 (0)
I got my wheels yesterday (nt) - Some other Chris 12:47 9/23/2001 (6)
- Re: I got my wheels yesterday (damn enter button) - Some other Chris 12:51 9/23/2001 (5)
  - Re: I got my wheels yesterday (damn enter button) - David 21:35 9/23/2001 (0)
  - How much for the Borla? - topazmanian 14:17 9/23/2001 (3)
    - $625 including shipping - part #14939 (nt) - Some other Chris 15:42 9/23/2001 (2)
      - Can you put your old exhaust back on? - Topazmanian 16:13 9/23/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Can you put your old exhaust back on? - Some other Chris 17:03 9/23/2001 (0)
NT: read your message way below..email me. (nt) - VinceTopazBlau325i 12:41 9/23/2001 (0)
Question about orange bulbs under clear lights... - Gibba 12:32 9/23/2001 (5)
- Philips Silvervisions - Silver bulbs that flash - orange. Hides egg color and LEGAL 17:13 9/23/2001 (0)
- ummm......yeah, exactly. but you especially. ass - Fisch330ciTopasBlau 13:52 9/23/2001 (0)
- It's all a matter of preference... - Some other Chris 12:45 9/23/2001 (2)
  - as long as YOU'RE ok, fuck everyone else, right? - lk 13:14 9/23/2001 (1)
    - I agree. Whose cares - if somebody slams into his rear? 17:18 9/23/2001 (0)
BBS wheels for sale - kkeekkoo@aol.com 11:59 9/23/2001 (0)
sunshade aftermarket - bobby 11:55 9/23/2001 (0)
Buying at end of lease? - Adam 11:37 9/23/2001 (3)
- Try to negotiate - Drew Childress 15:27 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Buying at end of lease? - Robert A 13:03 9/23/2001 (0)
- All the guides on leasing say dealers will ... - Jim Comly (330xi) 12:46 9/23/2001 (0)
Picture of 2001 sports steer wheel from behind - HSV5000 11:33 9/23/2001 (4)
- Connectors are the same, but it will not work. - krispykreme 14:01 9/23/2001 (0)
- Here's one try.... (pic) - Akakubi 12:12 9/23/2001 (2)
  - Re: Thanks, need one of airbag itself???? (pic) - HSV5000 12:25 9/23/2001 (1)
    - Have you checked www.bmw330ci.com? .... - Akakubi 13:06 9/23/2001 (0)
Angel Eyes mod on E46 3er....(more) - MunichMotorsport 10:56 9/23/2001 (1)
- Someone posted DIY info @ DTMPower.net or (nt) - bimmerforums.com - E46 3er 11:05 9/23/2001 (0)
WOT: Any1 here a HR mgr. director, or prctionr? (nt) - furious george 10:45 9/23/2001 (1)
- Not directly, but I have spent significant time .. - Jim Comly (330xi) 12:49 9/23/2001 (0)
Anyone have new info on Control Arm problems.more - Tony 09:55 9/23/2001 (3)
- No, but let us know what happens. (More...) - DG2 12:24 9/23/2001 (2)
  - Re: No, but let us know what happens. (More...) - Tony 15:44 9/23/2001 (1)
    - Re: No, but let us know what happens. (More...) - Faris 22:19 9/23/2001 (0)
1000 mile report Jet Black 330Ci 2001 - Ripsnort 09:49 9/23/2001 (10)
- Zaino for Jet Black!! - dennisctc 03:57 9/24/2001 (0)
- I've got jet Black, too. The BEST color!!! (nt) - EdCT 16:38 9/23/2001 (0)
- Nice Ripsnort! - Topazmanian 16:02 9/23/2001 (0)
- Nice write-up Rip. - Slider 13:46 9/23/2001 (0)
- Petrol - GHT 12:03 9/23/2001 (2)
  - Re: Petrol - Slider 14:14 9/23/2001 (1)
    - Re: Petrol -- Higher on East Coast? - JoshT 18:08 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: 1000 mile report Jet Black 330Ci 2001 - Zeemer 11:46 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Great 84 yr-old Mother!! Her first BMW? Wow! - Jim Comly (330xi) 12:53 9/23/2001 (0)
- New pics to come soon (older one here from 9/14) (pic) (nt) - Ripsnort 09:52 9/23/2001 (0)
Wheel weight type 73 (17") ?????? (nt) - 323cic 09:33 9/23/2001 (0)
Anyone know exactly where the Thermostat is.. - Dan325ci 09:22 9/23/2001 (2)
- Here's photos of the thermostat and replacement (url) - DG2 12:28 9/23/2001 (0)
- In front of the engine behind the housing that the (nt) - upper radiator hose connects to....rg 09:35 9/23/2001 (0)
Teenagers just called my 328ci "fat"... - PaulH 08:42 9/23/2001 (1)
- Re:Its 'Phat' and thats good - Spence 08:56 9/23/2001 (0)
they did it to the GTI/golf, they're doin to the E - Bickford 08:28 9/23/2001 (6)
- Avoid identity crisis: Be yourself and worry not. - Jim Comly (330xi) 13:00 9/23/2001 (0)
- clk and 5 series is more of a chiks car - GymTowel 13:00 9/23/2001 (0)
- they're just jealous. what do they drive anyways? - DS 325i (ZOOM!) 11:30 9/23/2001 (0)
- what is the percentage of women e46 drivers? - .........Dhan.......... 10:40 9/23/2001 (0)
- engine fires should concern you more at this point - lk 08:56 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Unexplained fires are a matter for the courts . . (nt) - Canyonero! 18:26 9/23/2001 (0)
'95 M3 For Sale (url) (nt) - Peter 07:51 9/23/2001 (0)
e46 ecu location - Billp 05:12 9/23/2001 (1)
- not sure... but.. - CD-55 07:47 9/23/2001 (0)
HAMANN dual round tips Exhaust for BMW E46 SALE! - Hamann Exhaust 04:34 9/23/2001 (0)
HAMANN dual round tips Exhaust for BMW E46 SALE! - Hamann Exhaust 04:33 9/23/2001 (0)
10 Days Old; Rear Ended 325ci - Johnny Hooks 04:17 9/23/2001 (5)
- Re: 10 Days Old; Rear Ended 325ci - Thai 325CI 10:19 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: 10 Days Old; Rear Ended 325ci - AndrewK 11:33 9/23/2001 (0)
- don't be depressed. Only a car which can be fixed. (nt) - jw330i 09:29 9/23/2001 (1)
  - in these forums a bmw is not "only a car" - .........Dhan.......... 11:25 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: 10 Days Old; Rear Ended 325ci - AndrewK 08:47 9/23/2001 (0)
2002 330ci w/SMG? - Bimmerman56 03:40 9/23/2001 (1)
- In America, only on the M3. - DrBimmer (e) 07:56 9/23/2001 (0)
Hey Vince...you asleep? (nt) - NT 02:28 9/23/2001 (1)
- u looking for me? I think there are 2 Vincents her - VinceTopazBlau325i 12:40 9/23/2001 (0)
purchase 2002 330i - mitchell kasdin 01:53 9/23/2001 (3)
- go for Greg @ New Century BMW tell him that - VinceTopazBlau325i 12:52 9/23/2001 (0)
- I have heard the following...Others please post! - Jackass 10:04 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: I have heard the following...Others please pos - mitchell 01:14 9/25/2001 (0)
Need help with 2002 info... - CrazyRay 01:41 9/23/2001 (3)
- The coupe will look the same. - FYI 02:47 9/23/2001 (0)
- Dont like Convertibles? or tired of it? - RO 330i 01:58 9/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: Dont like Convertibles? or tired of it? - CrazyRay 02:29 9/23/2001 (0)
wat zaino should I get for my one -month-old (nt) - silver325ci?? thx 01:22 9/23/2001 (1)
- Z 1/2/6 at the least. Z5 if you're swirl-prone (nt) - jw330i 09:31 9/23/2001 (0)
im selling my dinan parts, barely used and in mint - jp2000 00:38 9/23/2001 (0)
Car care question and story.... - robg 00:08 9/23/2001 (0)
anyone painted the rear bumper black strip on CI-- (nt) - just curious?------3C 23:59 9/22/2001 (0)
BMW Club that gives back $$$ on new purchase? (m) - KWunderly 23:15 9/22/2001 (2)
- Re: BMW Club that gives back $$$ on new purchase? - 2bmw's 23:43 9/22/2001 (1)
  - also you get discount on parts and stuff - 33C 23:54 9/22/2001 (0)
Left low beam burned out, easy to replace? (nt) - nt Paul 23:11 9/22/2001 (3)
- Tail lights take about 15 seconds, headlight a - little bit longer. DrBimmer (e) 08:07 9/23/2001 (0)
- takes 10 mins... look at your owners manual - lk 23:23 9/22/2001 (1)
  - Thanks, I noticed on way to work an hour ago, - will check manual ASAP. nt Paul 23:26 9/22/2001 (0)
31st330i: shipping paint illegal???? (m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 23:04 9/22/2001 (5)
- Aerosol ship ground only cause cargo planes not - pressurized -Kaz325iT 23:12 9/22/2001 (0)
- wait..not even GROUND shipping? - VinceTopazBlau325i 23:05 9/22/2001 (3)
  - apparently not (nt) - 31st330i 00:22 9/23/2001 (2)
    - probably cos of the recent incident..(m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 01:39 9/23/2001 (1)
      - nope. since before that. (nt) - 31st330i 01:44 9/23/2001 (0)
330 SP wheels look kinda good when dirty (m) - 31st330i 23:02 9/22/2001 (1)
- I think you're just trying to rationalize not - cleaning them as often! nt Paul 23:13 9/22/2001 (0)
any ideas why my 330 has trouble starting? - Jeff330xi 22:39 9/22/2001 (10)
- Have them check the fuel pump flow rate (e) - Proximo 21:55 9/23/2001 (0)
- I had a bad fuel pressure regulator - cpick 16:34 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: any ideas why my 330 has trouble starting? - MikeD 15:49 9/23/2001 (0)
- my 325Ci spent 8+ weeks in shop for similar problm - superXracing 09:06 9/23/2001 (0)
- Have the delaer check the spark plugs... - NT 02:16 9/23/2001 (1)
  - check them for what? (nt) - 31st330i 03:32 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: any ideas why my 330 has trouble starting? - nosehairsalad 22:57 9/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: any ideas why my 330 has trouble starting? - Jeff330xi 23:09 9/22/2001 (0)
- 3 things---------------->m - 33C 22:53 9/22/2001 (1)
  - assuming it's not an ignition related problem (nt) - 31st330i 22:55 9/22/2001 (0)
FS: E46 M3 Wheels. - PeakPowre 22:31 9/22/2001 (0)
Can't find aux fan(m) - Radfahrer 22:25 9/22/2001 (7)
- All MT cars have 1 fan, all steptronics have 2 (nt) - alee 22:40 9/22/2001 (0)
- What trans? Affected fan is on MT ONLY and is (nt) - behind the radiator -Kaz325iT 22:39 9/22/2001 (5)
  - Manual Transmission, Only see one fan, was(m) - Radfahrer 22:44 9/22/2001 (4)
    - Aux fan is a big misnomer (more) - alee 22:45 9/22/2001 (3)
      - Anyone know why steps have 2 fans, sticks have 1? (nt) - Smooth 10:36 9/23/2001 (0)
      - Well, Thanks. I was gonna ask that myself. (nt) - '01 325i Titanium (has a Siemens) 01:55 9/23/2001 (0)
      - Thanks alee and Kaz325iT (nt) (nt) - Radfahrer 22:53 9/22/2001 (0)
CHETG can you help me out with something? >>> (pic) - exsilio 22:12 9/22/2001 (2)
- I will try to find p.#, but the name... - ChetG 05:25 9/23/2001 (1)
  - thanks CHET. Well I'm not sure what to do then... - exsilio 13:08 9/23/2001 (0)
RO 330i: email me and we will talk about the LA (nt) - situation. VinceTopazBlau325i 22:10 9/22/2001 (0)
OT - Internet speed tonite - I'm down to 3-4Mbps - (nt) - usually 6+ anyone else? nosehairsalad 22:08 9/22/2001 (1)
- give me a T an R an O an L and another L - Chip 23:57 9/22/2001 (0)
How do you guys clean the plastic interior panels? - Gibba 21:54 9/22/2001 (8)
- a wrung out "The Absorber" and plain water (nt) - 31st330i 22:47 9/22/2001 (0)
- I'm using Zymol ,doesn't live grease like the Armo - 3C 22:30 9/22/2001 (0)
- water dampened towel. - Kaz325iT 22:11 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: How do you guys clean the plastic interior pan - nosehairsalad 22:02 9/22/2001 (0)
- Vinylex... (nt) - PPS-325xiT 22:01 9/22/2001 (0)
- vinylex, nothing else - vic 21:55 9/22/2001 (2)
  - Word is is that 303 Aerospace is better. (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 21:56 9/22/2001 (1)
    - i agree 303 is better. (nt) - AC 22:22 9/22/2001 (0)
car burning on 405 going north (m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 21:49 9/22/2001 (0)
Mixed 76 racing gas 100 with 91 and...(m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 21:48 9/22/2001 (4)
- I am thinking of doing that too. Did it feel good? - What was the difference? 02:18 9/23/2001 (2)
  - wallet lighter (NT) - Rick Kim 03:34 9/23/2001 (1)
    - lol - NT 03:59 9/23/2001 (0)
- Do you have Step? I forgot. Sorry. (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 21:55 9/22/2001 (0)
offset and sp snows (url) - robert 21:43 9/22/2001 (1)
- You should have no problem doing that... - MBC 22:08 9/22/2001 (0)
Maybe it is past Jason's bedtime now - Sanshoe 21:34 9/22/2001 (4)
- Nope. Still 3 hours to go =) (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 21:47 9/22/2001 (0)
- Largely depends on where you live (more) - alee 21:37 9/22/2001 (2)
  - Re: Largely depends on where you live (more) - Sanshoe 21:56 9/22/2001 (1)
    - I would just send the order form (more) - alee 21:59 9/22/2001 (0)
Stupid question - what they hell is Zaino anyway? (nt) - Jackass 21:28 9/22/2001 (4)
- Synthetic (non-carnuba) wax (zainobros.com) (nt) - alee 21:29 9/22/2001 (3)
  - Common Alee tell him the truth-It's NEW BEER :) (nt) - 3C 22:35 9/22/2001 (2)
    - As far as I'm concerned, it's worse than crack ;-) (nt) - alee 22:37 9/22/2001 (1)
      - LOL! - Deemo 23:57 9/22/2001 (0)
Good prices for parts (url) - Jerry Trawell 21:08 9/22/2001 (0)
Anybody use ZYMOL wax? eom (nt) - mr.LLORT 20:55 9/22/2001 (12)
- Yes, it's great but - johnh 19:49 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Anybody use ZYMOL wax? eom - 3C 22:40 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Anybody use ZYMOL wax? eom - 3C 22:40 9/22/2001 (0)
- I use the Zymol creme wax on Alpine White... - PPS-325xiT 21:47 9/22/2001 (0)
- Yes, overall good experience. - Parump 21:32 9/22/2001 (2)
  - You can't beat the Zymol smell. I miss it! (nt) - alee 21:33 9/22/2001 (1)
    - Re: You can't beat the Zymol smell. I miss it! - nosehairsalad 22:35 9/22/2001 (0)
- Good, but the shine doesn't seem to last (1 week) (nt) - alee 21:04 9/22/2001 (4)
  - Didn't you contradict yourself? (nt) - sp330i 21:25 9/22/2001 (3)
    - How do you figure? Zymol is not Zaino! (nt) - alee 21:28 9/22/2001 (2)
      - Agreed - you said "good", but only last a week (m) - sp330i 23:22 9/22/2001 (1)
        
        Continues to be good if you reapply every week :) (nt) - alee 23:42 9/22/2001 (0)
S4? (nt) - SherpaSean 20:55 9/22/2001 (3)
- Putz - Board Monitor 21:27 9/22/2001 (2)
  - plick (nt) - uncle benny 21:34 9/22/2001 (1)
    - Flied lice? - Chris 10:10 9/23/2001 (0)
Which one decreases MPG more: A/C or Heat? (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:15 9/22/2001 (4)
- both becaus both use a/c compressor (m) - 31st330i 20:22 9/22/2001 (1)
  - Well, better mileage with windows up and ... - Jim Comly (330xi) 22:03 9/22/2001 (0)
- A/C ... known to sap as much as 15hp on some cars (nt) - alee 20:22 9/22/2001 (1)
  - isn't it "sop" when it's that much? ;-) (nt) - 31st330i 20:23 9/22/2001 (0)
3.0liter block - paul cain 20:07 9/22/2001 (0)
Want to try Zaino who is cheapest? (nt) - Sanshoe 20:00 9/22/2001 (6)
- apparently you (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:09 9/22/2001 (5)
  - sorry, we don't all have rich daddies to buy us - BMWs when we were 16 20:40 9/22/2001 (4)
    - What I meant was that (m) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:43 9/22/2001 (3)
      - Re: What I meant was that (m) - Sanshoe 21:31 9/22/2001 (2)
        
        alright there buddy... - Alch 23:51 9/22/2001 (1)
        
        umm, you can buy it at dozens of places..... (nt) - Chip 00:00 9/23/2001 (0)
I get 18.3 MPG in my 330ci Steptronic. Is this ok? - Gibba 19:16 9/22/2001 (12)
- mine was that bad at first - Jeff330xi 22:18 9/22/2001 (0)
- Avg 19.8mpg city - A/C is almost always on (nt) - a looong morning - jw330i 20:42 9/22/2001 (0)
- lately I've been averaging 16.8 mpg in mine ! ! ! (nt) - Alan F 20:10 9/22/2001 (3)
  - I use to average more but I moved my office - Alan F 22:12 9/22/2001 (0)
  - A lot of angry driving lately? ;-) (nt) - alee 20:28 9/22/2001 (0)
  - Damn! you gotta take me for a ride! (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:13 9/22/2001 (0)
- I get 18.9 with my 325i Step. I have 1,100 miles. (nt) - Jason� 325i �tep 20:03 9/22/2001 (0)
- simple, turn the A/C off - GymTowel 19:35 9/22/2001 (0)
- averaged 24.5 on my last 600 miles (nt) - Greg-330xi 19:26 9/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: averaged 24.5 on my last 600 miles - SherpaSean 20:56 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: I get 18.3 MPG in my 330ci Steptronic. Is this - WWIII 19:26 9/22/2001 (0)
- Are you serious?? Did you really post this? - Evan... 19:21 9/22/2001 (0)
Anybody knows Honda on-line parts store site ? (nt) - 325i 18:33 9/22/2001 (3)
- Re: Anybody knows Honda on-line parts store site ? - Topaz 330cic 00:07 9/23/2001 (0)
- And also (more) - LMC 20:29 9/22/2001 (0)
- Here you go.... (url) (nt) - Jim in Oregon 19:25 9/22/2001 (0)
need remedial torque wrench help... - robg 18:17 9/22/2001 (3)
- Get 1/2" with deep (longer)sockets(nt) - tony,member TBSC 19:14 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: need remedial torque wrench help... - LN 18:45 9/22/2001 (1)
  - It was supposed to say 3/8" in my orig post (nt) (nt) - LN 18:50 9/22/2001 (0)
Test drove a S4 today, think I'll stick to my - 2002 330ci! 18:03 9/22/2001 (5)
- I thought the S4 felt awesome, but the slight... - Jackass 18:20 9/22/2001 (4)
  - I think Audi has the best interiors in the biz. - AOL Troll 20:36 9/22/2001 (0)
  - I wouldn't go as far as to say the BMW is better - Alan F 18:56 9/22/2001 (2)
    - What kinds of problems are you refering too? - Jackass 20:19 9/22/2001 (1)
      - to name a few. . . - Alan F 22:10 9/22/2001 (0)
Replacement tires - BP 17:38 9/22/2001 (4)
- Go for S-03s, I have them, wonderful! (nt) - nate328Ci 18:40 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Replacement tires - SoCalE46 18:36 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Replacement tires - Tony 18:11 9/22/2001 (0)
- mine were shot at 18K miles (m) - 31st330i 17:45 9/22/2001 (0)
Anyone ever retrofitted any sort of nav system? - Nick (325XiT 5spd, no longer ANGRY) 17:30 9/22/2001 (3)
- Re: Anyone ever retrofitted any sort of nav system (url) - Conrad 22:23 9/23/2001 (0)
- yeah, bought a map, threw it in glove box - lk 18:15 9/22/2001 (1)
  - LOL, excellent idea. I have 3... (nt) - nate328Ci 18:41 9/22/2001 (0)
Offset for 17" M Double Spoke 68 wheel? (url) (pic) - RS2 17:28 9/22/2001 (4)
- 7.5 front 8.5 rear (nt) - PrinceOfEgypt 18:20 9/22/2001 (3)
  - No no no - robert 21:31 9/22/2001 (2)
    - Re: Robert,,do you know the website of the wheel - Daniel 02:39 9/24/2001 (0)
    - Thanx Robert! (more) (url) - RS2 22:07 9/22/2001 (0)
Some shots I took of my car [WARNING, large pics!] (pic) - KromeX 17:27 9/22/2001 (15)
- please post details on body kit -nt - naiel 00:39 9/23/2001 (0)
- did ask you about which digi cam but you never - replied. Oh well..VinceTopazBlau325i 23:07 9/22/2001 (2)
  - i remember he has a Canon G1, one of my fav cam :) - cyc 00:03 9/23/2001 (1)
    - Yep, those pics were taken with my Canon G1 (nt) - KromeX 02:39 9/23/2001 (0)
- Professional photographer? (pic) - Jeff330xi 22:21 9/22/2001 (1)
  - If you're not one now, you should be!! - T1328 01:08 9/24/2001 (0)
- Where's you get the body kit? - Seth 21:29 9/22/2001 (0)
- all I can say is "WOW your car is freakin hot" (nt) - Alan F 20:11 9/22/2001 (1)
  - umm, yeah. note to self..... - Chip 00:04 9/23/2001 (0)
- dang -- that is NICE (nt) - Greg-330xi 19:31 9/22/2001 (0)
- I would say either MVR, 19" HM2's or BBS Ch's - Evan... 19:26 9/22/2001 (0)
- scott creek road in milpitas? (nt) - 31st330i 17:33 9/22/2001 (3)
  - BTW... - 31st330i 17:40 9/22/2001 (2)
    - Some like the eyebrows, some don't... - KromeX 17:45 9/22/2001 (1)
      - I used to live not too far from there (m) - 31st330i 22:54 9/22/2001 (0)