New (to me) BMW 325ti compact - what next

[pidsy]

OP look up.

Mv2's were standard on mine. See pic.

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pidsy said:

OP look up.

Mv2's were standard on mine. See pic.

Thank u. Its Matt btw ;-)

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pidsy said:

OP look up.

Mv2's were standard on mine. See pic.

Thank u. Its Matt btw ;-)

[mark.c]

Good choice I've just bought one of these and it's got under my skin already . A cracking little car that begs to be driven, handles well and makes a great noise to boot.

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The noise is awesome. Jesus. Foot down, keep it down, it gets louder and louder and louder!!!! I have hot a snag however..... no fu@#in lockin wheel nut. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh will contact mate in garahe tom to see what can be done. Lookin nice btw :-)

[s m]

mark.c said:

Good choice I've just bought one of these and it's got under my skin already . A cracking little car that begs to be driven, handles well and makes a great noise to boot.

Leins and I thought you'd like it

The noise was 'engineered in' - no exhaust flap on the second pipe and smaller boxes

[mark.c]

s m said:

mark.c said:

Good choice I've just bought one of these and it's got under my skin already . A cracking little car that begs to be driven, handles well and makes a great noise to boot.

Leins and I thought you'd like it

The noise was 'engineered in' - no exhaust flap on the second pipe and smaller boxes

You were spot on lads, it's a great little car, in fact for what I want it to do I can't think of anything I would want to change about it. Even SWMBO likes driving it, which is something she has never said about anything else I've owned!

[mark.c]

s m said:

mark.c said:

Good choice I've just bought one of these and it's got under my skin already . A cracking little car that begs to be driven, handles well and makes a great noise to boot.

Leins and I thought you'd like it

The noise was 'engineered in' - no exhaust flap on the second pipe and smaller boxes

You were spot on lads, it's a great little car, in fact for what I want it to do I can't think of anything I would want to change about it. Even SWMBO likes driving it, which is something she has never said about anything else I've owned!

[s m]

mark.c said:

s m said:

mark.c said:

Good choice I've just bought one of these and it's got under my skin already . A cracking little car that begs to be driven, handles well and makes a great noise to boot.

Leins and I thought you'd like it

The noise was 'engineered in' - no exhaust flap on the second pipe and smaller boxes

You were spot on lads, it's a great little car, in fact for what I want it to do I can't think of anything I would want to change about it. Even SWMBO likes driving it, which is something she has never said about anything else I've owned!

I've had E21, E30, E36 and E46 and I think it's one of the best, certainly out the E36/E46 non-M sixes

Have you noticed it won't quite do 60 in second like the six cylinders usually will?
Shorter final drive, thicker front ARB than 325/330 coupe/saloon

[mark.c]

s m said:

mark.c said:

s m said:

mark.c said:

Good choice I've just bought one of these and it's got under my skin already . A cracking little car that begs to be driven, handles well and makes a great noise to boot.

Leins and I thought you'd like it

The noise was 'engineered in' - no exhaust flap on the second pipe and smaller boxes

You were spot on lads, it's a great little car, in fact for what I want it to do I can't think of anything I would want to change about it. Even SWMBO likes driving it, which is something she has never said about anything else I've owned!

I've had E21, E30, E36 and E46 and I think it's one of the best, certainly out the E36/E46 non-M sixes

Have you noticed it won't quite do 60 in second like the six cylinders usually will?
Shorter final drive, thicker front ARB than 325/330 coupe/saloon

I hadn't noticed that to be honest but will take note on the next drive I think what I really like about it is that it isn't compromised in the way that my other cars are and having not driven something like it in quite a few years it makes a really nice change. For example the suspension is really compliant and after driving it around for a week as a daily I decided to take the CSL out for a blast, as I came off my driveway over the first bump I thought the car was broken ! It felt so hard, of course you soon get used to it but it's so nice to fling something around that soaks up the punishment on our rubbish roads without fear of smashing something expensive in the next pothole. The CSL stays though

So for me, for what I want it for, it's just about perfect, and I will wave the 325Ti flag in the future to anyone who will listen

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timetothink said:

Hi all.

just bought this little monster and must say im thrilled with it! Had a VW V64mo before this and wondered how they would compare..... hands down this wins :-)

Anyway im looking to freshen its looks a little as although it doesnt loom to bad the wheels do datebit somewhat.

Im looking to get something like this done (see pics) what do you think?

I would like to stance it and have wider rears as well if possible.

Anyone gpt any advice or contacts and has anyone else done it (sure you have) and was there any problems etc.

Cheers

So i only went and did it!!! Cant believe hiw good it looks. Chuffed!

[Leins]

mark.c said:

s m said:

mark.c said:

Good choice I've just bought one of these and it's got under my skin already . A cracking little car that begs to be driven, handles well and makes a great noise to boot.

Leins and I thought you'd like it

The noise was 'engineered in' - no exhaust flap on the second pipe and smaller boxes

You were spot on lads, it's a great little car, in fact for what I want it to do I can't think of anything I would want to change about it. Even SWMBO likes driving it, which is something she has never said about anything else I've owned!

Great stuff Mark, looks lovely! These things really do tick so many boxes. Damn it, I'm jealous now

timetothink said:

So i only went and did it!!! Cant believe hiw good it looks. Chuffed!

Very nice, those MV1s look great on it

Edited by Leins on Saturday 23 August 18:10

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timetothink said:

Hi all.

just bought this little monster and must say im thrilled with it! Had a VW V64mo before this and wondered how they would compare..... hands down this wins :-)

Anyway im looking to freshen its looks a little as although it doesnt loom to bad the wheels do datebit somewhat.

Im looking to get something like this done (see pics) what do you think?

I would like to stance it and have wider rears as well if possible.

Anyone gpt any advice or contacts and has anyone else done it (sure you have) and was there any problems etc.

Cheers

So i only went and did it!!! Cant believe hiw good it looks. Chuffed!

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Leins said:

Very nice, those MV1s look great on it

Edited by Leins on Saturday 23 August 18:10

Thanks. Really am pleased with how it looks now. Get passed this winter then most limley overhaul alloys and any niggles with body work etc. Just cant understand why someone wouldnt have opted for these from new...... crazy!!!

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Leins said:

Very nice, those MV1s look great on it

Edited by Leins on Saturday 23 August 18:10

Thanks. Really am pleased with how it looks now. Get passed this winter then most limley overhaul alloys and any niggles with body work etc. Just cant understand why someone wouldnt have opted for these from new...... crazy!!!

[mark.c]

Yep that looks great, enjoy

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mark.c said:

Yep that looks great, enjoy

cheers fella

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mark.c said:

Yep that looks great, enjoy

cheers fella

[s m]

There's also an E46 Compact group on Facebook if you go on there

Quite a few modded examples

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s m said:

There's also an E46 Compact group on Facebook if you go on there

Quite a few modded examples

Will def check that out, thanks for heads up!