BMW E46 Sport Estoril Blue Saloon update

[DanielJames]

I'm now 6 months/8.5k into ownership of my 320d, it's been high and low, and I came very close to selling it and advertised it a few weeks ago... but it's staying put now!

Over the time I've had it, It's always kept clean and mechanically sound. I've had to replace a few parts, and have done every job myself (bar fitting the tyres)

Every weekend I'm either fixing, cleaning, or upgrading it in some way. So far I've fitted Eibach Sportlines, calipers and carriers from a 330d with drilled/grooved discs. Ecotune front Decat as the original was blowing badly when I bought it..

Unfortunately the wheels are due a refurb, due to a bodge refurb they had last year. It's also MOT time this weekend (my first MOT ever!) which I'm kinda looking forward to in a weird, petroldieselhead kind of way.

This car is pretty special, I would probably keep it forever if it wasn't powered by a common rail diesel engine. I probably spend a bit too much time reading misleading info on forums but I'm scared stless of common rail diesel injector failings etc! I've already had to clean the EGR valve out, I do sometimes wish I'd have gotten a 330i but the added running costs would total a £1000 a year, which is a lot of money for an apprentice!


BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr

BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr

BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr

BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr

BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr
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BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr

BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr

BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr

BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr

BMW E46 Sport Saloon by DanielJames., on Flickr


To summarise, it's standard Individual Sport spec, bar:

• Swirl Flaps blanked
• Ecotune front section (decat)
• 330d front brakes
• Black Kidney grilles
• Eibach Sport line springs

Repairs wise, I've had to replace a thermostat and the exhaust, so not too bad.

Comments appreciated!!

Dan

[Rev Limit]

Very nice mate, what sort of mpg do you get?

Whats it like in terms of accelaration?

[DanielJames]

Rev Limit said:

Very nice mate, what sort of mpg do you get?

Whats it like in terms of accelaration?

I average around 45mpg, acceleration is ample in gear... it doesnt really struggle going from 70-90 in 6th

30-60mph in 3rd is probably its best

[philmots]

Looks good on those springs.

[BadgerBox]

Love the colour

Not sure if it's my eyes, but are one of your rear tyres on the wrong way?

[DanielJames]

philmots said:

Looks good on those springs.

Thanks bud

BadgerBox said:

Love the colour

Not sure if it's my eyes, but are one of your rear tyres on the wrong way?

Thanks , nah they're not the wrong way. It confuses the hell out of me too!! No idea how they can work like that but they can.

There is a good picture i'm trying to find on these

[DanielJames]

Here we go:



http://www.pistonheads.com/GASSING/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[SD1992]

That is a really nice car - nice to see one in that colour too. Love the seats in it (saw them on a previous thread).

Hope you are enjoying it!

[DanielJames]

SD1992 said:

That is a really nice car - nice to see one in that colour too. Love the seats in it (saw them on a previous thread).

Hope you are enjoying it!

sorry for the late reply

I am enjoying it yes, in an odd way. I don't enjoy driving it all that much!! But sitting in it on my commute, knowing youre sat in it. It's a good feeling for the wrong reasons.

It might only be a 9 year old diesel saloon, but it's mine

[VinceFox]

I fking hate that colour.

[DanielJames]

VinceFox said:

I fking hate that colour.

You know if you put this picture in your profile it would be much easier for people to understand you're joking!!



Nice M3