First post. Alloy, double din, grilles etc e46

[E46 Tom]

Hi all I’ve got an e46 320 vert and am looking to replace my 18 inch MV2 alloys.
Anyone got some other 18 inch alloys for sale? Include pics of you have.
Would cost me £280ish to refurb all the alloys so looking for less than that.
Must be in very good condition.
I would consider cash your way with my MV2s. What you got?
Also after black grilles if anyone has any for sale remember it’s the convertible. Should be able to see a pic if it’s uploaded in my profile.
Anyone had their leather seats refurbished too? I’ve got a 1 inch rip on drivers bolster (I know these are common) just looking to make as nice as normal. I’m just outside Uttoxeter, Staffordshire if anyone can offer services or recommend people.
Double Din unit wanted too.

[d_a_n1979]

E46 Tom said:

Hi all I’ve got an e46 320 vert and am looking to replace my 18 inch MV2 alloys.
Anyone got some other 18 inch alloys for sale? Include pics of you have.
Would cost me £280ish to refurb all the alloys so looking for less than that.
Must be in very good condition.
I would consider cash your way with my MV2s. What you got?
Also after black grilles if anyone has any for sale remember it’s the convertible. Should be able to see a pic if it’s uploaded in my profile.
Anyone had their leather seats refurbished too? I’ve got a 1 inch rip on drivers bolster (I know these are common) just looking to make as nice as normal. I’m just outside Uttoxeter, Staffordshire if anyone can offer services or recommend people.
Double Din unit wanted too.

Probably best to join the relevant E46 pages on Facebook and/or relevant E46 forums for stuff like this Pal

This isn’t a buy/sell forum really

Re your alloys, unless it’s the style you don’t like, I’d get them refurbed as for £280, you’re not going to get alloys much better than yours I’d say. But, see what the likes of BMAutosport have in their used alloys section for an E46

As for grilles, go eBay and buy new or buy off a reputable seller such as Schmiedmann etc

[E46 Tom]

Thanks for your reply pal.
I know it’s a tight budget. I’ve recently spent tonnes on getting the mechanicals sorted so the cars worth keeping. My thought was if I had £250 cash and £200+ quids worth of MV2s then someone might have something.
Great tips though. I’ll check out the suppliers and pages you mention. Thanks again

Tom

[phil y]

There’s a place in Tamworth, Wheelfurb, which does powdercoated wheel refurbishment for very reasonable rates - starting from £100 ex vat for bare wheels.

[E46 Tom]

Thanks Phil but TopMarques in Stoke have already quoted £60 plus Vat plus £7 for each corner to original BMW silver. It’s looking my best bet but I just wanted to be sure there wasn’t a better option.
Love the look of some of the retro style wheel out there like the Borbet A alloys but would want to stick to 18” and they’re around £600 and I’d probably want new tyres then