2006 BMW 320Cd
Discussion
MOT time again.
Last few weeks the handbrake has gone from poor to utterly useless.
Probably caused by the burst handbrake cable and the shoes starting to fall apart. New discs, cables and shoes.
Pass with no advisories
Possibly would upgrade speakers but not to the level of components, subs or amps.
Really the most important bit is being able to make handsfree calls, steaming would be an advantage/bonus though.
Last few weeks the handbrake has gone from poor to utterly useless.
Probably caused by the burst handbrake cable and the shoes starting to fall apart. New discs, cables and shoes.
Pass with no advisories
markirl said:
This isn't e46 specific, but when I bought my previous e39 a few years back I was so so disappointed with the audio I started to do some research. Everyone was talking about the Sony SOT amps which were crazy expensive. I wanted the fascia to be as OEM as possible so didn't consider any aftermarket headunit I ended up doing the following:
Bought and installed the following:
- BMW professional headunit from eBay.
- Genuine iPod controller from eBay
- Alpine MRX-V60 5 channel class D amp - this takes the speaker output from the headunit instead of a line input which means it can be used with OEM HU. There are lots of amps like this.
- 2 x DLS 8" subs
If memory serves me, I found out that the car had front components fitted that I knew nothing about which was a nice surprise.
I installed the headunit and ipod controller pretty quickly. I then fitted the amp in the boot where the CD changer was. If memory follows, I think I bridged 4 channels to 2 channels and powered the front speakers with it. I left the rear speakers powered by HU as they aren't important. I then fitted the subs under the parcel shelf so as not to rob too much boot space.
Just a recommendation!
Does the iPod controller work with iPhone 6 style lightning cables?Bought and installed the following:
- BMW professional headunit from eBay.
- Genuine iPod controller from eBay
- Alpine MRX-V60 5 channel class D amp - this takes the speaker output from the headunit instead of a line input which means it can be used with OEM HU. There are lots of amps like this.
- 2 x DLS 8" subs
If memory serves me, I found out that the car had front components fitted that I knew nothing about which was a nice surprise.
I installed the headunit and ipod controller pretty quickly. I then fitted the amp in the boot where the CD changer was. If memory follows, I think I bridged 4 channels to 2 channels and powered the front speakers with it. I left the rear speakers powered by HU as they aren't important. I then fitted the subs under the parcel shelf so as not to rob too much boot space.
Just a recommendation!
Possibly would upgrade speakers but not to the level of components, subs or amps.
Really the most important bit is being able to make handsfree calls, steaming would be an advantage/bonus though.
Well, that's disappointing. Looks like I'll need to download my images from Photobucket and re-host them elsewhere.
In the mean time, does anyone else's OCD extent to odometer photographs?
After passing 200k there's been a few mirror image mileages. Helps break up the wait for 222222 and 246810...
In the mean time, does anyone else's OCD extent to odometer photographs?
After passing 200k there's been a few mirror image mileages. Helps break up the wait for 222222 and 246810...emicen said:
Well, that's disappointing. Looks like I'll need to download my images from Photobucket and re-host them elsewhere.
In the mean time, does anyone else's OCD extent to odometer photographs? After passing 200k there's been a few mirror image mileages. Helps break up the wait for 222222 and 246810...
I can relate to that, but what is 208805 about - surely it should be 208802? In the mean time, does anyone else's OCD extent to odometer photographs?
After passing 200k there's been a few mirror image mileages. Helps break up the wait for 222222 and 246810...
At least at 2,4,6,8 you will be able to enjoy the Tom Robinson Band (if you're on the Motorway)!
(And get as far from photof*ckwit as you can - it's terrible)!
I have a 2004 320d as a runaround and I love the thing. It's done 148K but plan on keeping it forever.
I bought it at 130K. One owner from new so it came with every single receipt, even the initial order form and leather samplers from the dealer.
It had the engine replaced at 100k due to it eating a swirl flap and the turbo replaced due to the common blocked oil breather problem. The clutch was also replaced while they were installing the new engine.
I've since done every single DIY on the car to make sure it remains bullet proof for the future. Swirl flaps removed, boost leaks fixed, vacuum lines replaced, glow plugs and glow plug controller replaced, EGR removed, manifold cleaned, AUX input installed, wheels refurbed, CDV removed, MAF replaced, full oil and filter service and many other things I've forgotten about since!
For audio I use the AUX input and an old iPod classic. I have a Y-cable for the iPod that gives raw analogue out and charges the iPod at the same time so the audio quality is higher than using the normal headphone port. The iPod slides nicely into the sunglasses holder and I've routed the cables from the iPod down into the dash.
I had a remap done by a guy called "End Tuning", popular on the e46 forums. He disabled EGR operation and upped the power to 190~ for me (I didn't fancy going higher). Car now drives as it should.
I think the E46 is a far superior car to the E9x. I had a E92 320d for 3 years and would take the E46 over the E92 all day!
I bought it at 130K. One owner from new so it came with every single receipt, even the initial order form and leather samplers from the dealer.
It had the engine replaced at 100k due to it eating a swirl flap and the turbo replaced due to the common blocked oil breather problem. The clutch was also replaced while they were installing the new engine.
I've since done every single DIY on the car to make sure it remains bullet proof for the future. Swirl flaps removed, boost leaks fixed, vacuum lines replaced, glow plugs and glow plug controller replaced, EGR removed, manifold cleaned, AUX input installed, wheels refurbed, CDV removed, MAF replaced, full oil and filter service and many other things I've forgotten about since!
For audio I use the AUX input and an old iPod classic. I have a Y-cable for the iPod that gives raw analogue out and charges the iPod at the same time so the audio quality is higher than using the normal headphone port. The iPod slides nicely into the sunglasses holder and I've routed the cables from the iPod down into the dash.
I had a remap done by a guy called "End Tuning", popular on the e46 forums. He disabled EGR operation and upped the power to 190~ for me (I didn't fancy going higher). Car now drives as it should.
I think the E46 is a far superior car to the E9x. I had a E92 320d for 3 years and would take the E46 over the E92 all day!
Nice work. My dad bought his 3.0i X5 brand new in 2003 and it's now done 220k. I like the thought of doing so many miles in a single car.
Have you had to replace any of the wheels? Having done 25k per year in an E46 with MV1s, it's been bend city. Back in the day my dad also had a 330i with those wheels and he cracked three of them!
Have you had to replace any of the wheels? Having done 25k per year in an E46 with MV1s, it's been bend city. Back in the day my dad also had a 330i with those wheels and he cracked three of them!
I've had to replace one of the rears.
Years back driving down the M77 to work, a truck had shed a wheel arch including the metal pole it should have been attached to. It appeared out from under a vehicle in front and with a car along side and one behind I couldn't emergency brake or swerve to avoid it and ran right over the pole. The end (with bolts still attached) wrecked the rear tyre and burst right through the basket of the wheel. I actually got it weld repaired that time and all was well for a good 5 years at least after the incident. Roughly 2 years ago there was some roadworks done near my unit and lane marking was done via those bollards that attach in to black feet mounted to the road. After the works they removed all the bollards and feet, except one, which was right where they also left a street light not working. With an almighty thump the same wheel took the full force of running right over the top of the mounting foot left behind. Burst it at the exact same spot on the basket and I wasn't up for getting the same spot welded twice so bought a replacement rim.
The drivers front seeps air a bit so needs topped up weekly, that's due to corrosion round the bead though.
Years back driving down the M77 to work, a truck had shed a wheel arch including the metal pole it should have been attached to. It appeared out from under a vehicle in front and with a car along side and one behind I couldn't emergency brake or swerve to avoid it and ran right over the pole. The end (with bolts still attached) wrecked the rear tyre and burst right through the basket of the wheel. I actually got it weld repaired that time and all was well for a good 5 years at least after the incident. Roughly 2 years ago there was some roadworks done near my unit and lane marking was done via those bollards that attach in to black feet mounted to the road. After the works they removed all the bollards and feet, except one, which was right where they also left a street light not working. With an almighty thump the same wheel took the full force of running right over the top of the mounting foot left behind. Burst it at the exact same spot on the basket and I wasn't up for getting the same spot welded twice so bought a replacement rim.
The drivers front seeps air a bit so needs topped up weekly, that's due to corrosion round the bead though.
I got a 330cd for mile munching a little over 3 years ago and im stupidly fond of it, sadly surface rust is appearing all over it now! Great cars though and also drive really nice, mine could do with new suspension and brakes all round doing in the next 10k or so and im happy to spend on it mechanically. I think im going to just keep going with it until i doesnt pass mot's any more!
So with some careful planning (ok, I’ll admit I fudged the time ) this came to pass:
Also noticed the traction control was getting rather eager these days, not just the normal pulling away from junctions with attempted gusto but through cambers sweeping bends etc. Sure enough, this usually happens (well, the junction bit at least, sweeping bends was a new one) when the rears are getting to the end of their life, and they were just shy of the wear bars.
Dropping a couple of psi on this set has got much more even wear than I’ve seen previously but with that in mind, not very impressed with only 18k out of them when the Kumhos used to give 20-22k and even then the shoulders would have plenty life left it would be the centre hitting the wear bars. Hankook Ventus Evos off, Kumho PS71s on.
) this came to pass:Also noticed the traction control was getting rather eager these days, not just the normal pulling away from junctions with attempted gusto but through cambers sweeping bends etc. Sure enough, this usually happens (well, the junction bit at least, sweeping bends was a new one) when the rears are getting to the end of their life, and they were just shy of the wear bars.
Dropping a couple of psi on this set has got much more even wear than I’ve seen previously but with that in mind, not very impressed with only 18k out of them when the Kumhos used to give 20-22k and even then the shoulders would have plenty life left it would be the centre hitting the wear bars. Hankook Ventus Evos off, Kumho PS71s on.
Edited by emicen on Thursday 23 November 19:53
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