My 2003 BMW 325ti M-Sport
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eezeh said:
You mean this arch? Found it quite a while ago 
IMG20180825140018 by ee zeh, on Flickr
Those look like sanding marks to me, the supposed bumper off respray has extended a bit further past the bumpers..
By chance I came across a tin of 2k base the same colour code at work so have myself a little bottle. Just need clear now to do the arch and the bonnet shut line.
2018-09-20_09-51-42 by ee zeh, on Flickr
Wish my wings were that tidy! One has gone past the point of repair so have a new gen wing in the shed, and I noticed the last time i washed it there was a bubble coming through on the pass side.. will probs just get another new wing now. If both of yours are like that then you should be OK for a while!IMG20180825140018 by ee zeh, on Flickr
Those look like sanding marks to me, the supposed bumper off respray has extended a bit further past the bumpers..
By chance I came across a tin of 2k base the same colour code at work so have myself a little bottle. Just need clear now to do the arch and the bonnet shut line.
2018-09-20_09-51-42 by ee zeh, on Flickr
The bonnet shut line is odd, mine is the same so I guess is just how they are.
daniel-5zjw7 said:
Wish my wings were that tidy! One has gone past the point of repair so have a new gen wing in the shed, and I noticed the last time i washed it there was a bubble coming through on the pass side.. will probs just get another new wing now. If both of yours are like that then you should be OK for a while!
The bonnet shut line is odd, mine is the same so I guess is just how they are.
No corrosion on the bonnet shut line, just bare metal. looks like its been sand blasted and not sprayed over properly? The bonnet shut line is odd, mine is the same so I guess is just how they are.
daniel-5zjw7 said:
eezeh said:
You mean this arch? Found it quite a while ago
IMG20180825140018 by ee zeh, on Flickr
Those look like sanding marks to me, the supposed bumper off respray has extended a bit further past the bumpers..
By chance I came across a tin of 2k base the same colour code at work so have myself a little bottle. Just need clear now to do the arch and the bonnet shut line.
2018-09-20_09-51-42 by ee zeh, on Flickr
Wish my wings were that tidy! One has gone past the point of repair so have a new gen wing in the shed, and I noticed the last time i washed it there was a bubble coming through on the pass side.. will probs just get another new wing now. If both of yours are like that then you should be OK for a while!IMG20180825140018 by ee zeh, on Flickr
Those look like sanding marks to me, the supposed bumper off respray has extended a bit further past the bumpers..
By chance I came across a tin of 2k base the same colour code at work so have myself a little bottle. Just need clear now to do the arch and the bonnet shut line.
2018-09-20_09-51-42 by ee zeh, on Flickr
The bonnet shut line is odd, mine is the same so I guess is just how they are.
You could get away with just taking that back to bare metal and treating/painting that!
MrF193 said:
Great thread! I’ve recently picked up an 03 325ti Sport and need to replace the gearknob. Your clubsport one looks fantastic! Can I ask what the part number was and how you went about fitting it?
Nice, what did you get? 
P/N for the 6 speed is 25117896886, i ordered mine through m3cutters from cotswolds bmw for their discount.
Removal of the gearknob is quite simple, grab hold of it and pull up and try not to punch yourself in the head because you will come close to it!
Installation is as simple as just pushing the new one on.
It’s a facelift model in silver grey, black leather, 18 inch MV2s refurbed in anthracite grey and 99k on the clock. Managed to pick it up for £1400 and previous owner did the CCV, vanos and DISA seals, new pads and disks all round, brake pipes, water pump, thermostat, clutch and flywheel. Almost nothing left for me to do(!) but will check out the radiator as it doesn’t appear to have been replaced and the oil filter housing gasket. Bad points are the 7 previous owners and the rust on the rear wheel arch - thought these never rust!
Thanks for the P/N, ordered from Cotswolds
Thanks for the P/N, ordered from Cotswolds
Edited by MrF193 on Sunday 6th January 00:24
The radiator in mine started leaking at 82K miles - when it came out it was banana-shaped at the bottom!
If you do change yours you might want to put in a new expansion tank while it's drained - they are prone to splitting.
Still it sounds like you've got a pretty good deal there.
I sold mine in February, and every time I read about them I miss it - brilliant cars!
If you do change yours you might want to put in a new expansion tank while it's drained - they are prone to splitting.
Still it sounds like you've got a pretty good deal there.
I sold mine in February, and every time I read about them I miss it - brilliant cars!
eezeh said:
Done a few jobs since the last update, faffing around with calipers mostly.
The bowed out radiator was finally changed, didn't realise how bad it actually was.
That's what mine looked like after it came out - I was amazed it was only dripping coolant when I saw the state of it!The bowed out radiator was finally changed, didn't realise how bad it actually was.
The paint looks stunning, bloody time consuming though isnt it
I don't know why but my Compact done the same with the brake caliper, i put refurbished ones on the same side twice and it still kept getting stuck! I'm no help there ,sorry!
I know what you mean about that little compartment on the drivers side. As soon as i saw the M3 donor had the door on the front i was chuffed to bits
I don't know why but my Compact done the same with the brake caliper, i put refurbished ones on the same side twice and it still kept getting stuck! I'm no help there ,sorry!
I know what you mean about that little compartment on the drivers side. As soon as i saw the M3 donor had the door on the front i was chuffed to bits
amc_adam said:
The paint looks stunning, bloody time consuming though isnt it
I don't know why but my Compact done the same with the brake caliper, i put refurbished ones on the same side twice and it still kept getting stuck! I'm no help there ,sorry!
I know what you mean about that little compartment on the drivers side. As soon as i saw the M3 donor had the door on the front i was chuffed to bits
Yeah its not too bad, I haven't actually seen it in the sun since I did it as its all under dirt now, those are some older photos although I thought I caught a glimpse of holograms all over the place which i'm not too happy about I don't know why but my Compact done the same with the brake caliper, i put refurbished ones on the same side twice and it still kept getting stuck! I'm no help there ,sorry!
I know what you mean about that little compartment on the drivers side. As soon as i saw the M3 donor had the door on the front i was chuffed to bits
eezeh said:
Yeah thats the one, just over a year ago, familiar with it? 
I recognised the guys driveway,, I'd been stalking the car around Gloucester for a little while as i could tell from its cleanliness it was well looked after one. Edited by eezeh on Thursday 6th June 20:46
I'd sold my 5 series and was hunting for a compact for a while, really want facelift with cloth/alcantara. Ended up buying a Civic type r about a week before I saw the advert for your compact!
That looks really tidy.
I dan a 325ti SE for the best part of three years. I loved that car, but I don’t think it was reciprocated!
Every time it went near a garage it seemed to harm my wallet. I dealt with the usual foibles; water pump, thermostat, warmer day rad but it also seemed to have an appetite for suspension components. In the end I got so cheesed off it went. I did some MOT stalking earlier and the last MOT expired three years ago.
I dan a 325ti SE for the best part of three years. I loved that car, but I don’t think it was reciprocated!
Every time it went near a garage it seemed to harm my wallet. I dealt with the usual foibles; water pump, thermostat, warmer day rad but it also seemed to have an appetite for suspension components. In the end I got so cheesed off it went. I did some MOT stalking earlier and the last MOT expired three years ago.
Interesting to see your having an issue on the front right wheel. Funnily enough i have exactly thr same, even though both my calipers have were replaced with new pagid ones! On my last mot they picked up on a twisted brake hose on that side.. which i guess could also cause the issue.
I’ve read about the hoses being an issue as well but on an e87. From memory I think a flap of rubber had come away inside and was acting as a kind of crappy non-return valve; fluid could move to depress the brake but the back pressure would move the flap blocking the hose in the return direction.
Maybe a good excuse for some braided lines?
Maybe a good excuse for some braided lines?
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