BMW E46 330d SE Touring
Discussion
The code reader I use is this one:
It’s a very handy little tool, quick and easy to use with live data and fault code reading and clearing.
The last photos of the abs fault were from the Carly app on my IPhone. I also use DIS and ISTA D.
Re springs and dampers, I’ve had B8s (B6s with less travel for lowered cars) with Eibach and H&R springs. The front B8s were amazing, better ride than standard with an internal bumpstop giving an amazing ability to absorb road imperfections.
B8s on the rear were terrible, rock hard, each bump like a punch to the kidneys. I’m trying B6s on the back as they were cheapish used. Budget doesn’t stretch to B6s for the front at the moment.
Re springs both Eibach and H&R (the least drop possible with both makes) were similar and gave a slightly firmer ride. My current E46 is staying on standard springs.
It’s a very handy little tool, quick and easy to use with live data and fault code reading and clearing.
The last photos of the abs fault were from the Carly app on my IPhone. I also use DIS and ISTA D.
Re springs and dampers, I’ve had B8s (B6s with less travel for lowered cars) with Eibach and H&R springs. The front B8s were amazing, better ride than standard with an internal bumpstop giving an amazing ability to absorb road imperfections.
B8s on the rear were terrible, rock hard, each bump like a punch to the kidneys. I’m trying B6s on the back as they were cheapish used. Budget doesn’t stretch to B6s for the front at the moment.
Re springs both Eibach and H&R (the least drop possible with both makes) were similar and gave a slightly firmer ride. My current E46 is staying on standard springs.
Very nice DIY job on those rims...
That's another task on the 'never-never' list for mine then!!!
I took your advice and bought a few metres of Ramair silicone hose in order to renew my vacuum lines... Any chance you could point me in the direction of a guide or any instructions for the job???
If the weather stays dry tomorrow i'm going to make some excuses to the wife about house work and get out there to do some spannering!!!
That's another task on the 'never-never' list for mine then!!!
I took your advice and bought a few metres of Ramair silicone hose in order to renew my vacuum lines... Any chance you could point me in the direction of a guide or any instructions for the job???
If the weather stays dry tomorrow i'm going to make some excuses to the wife about house work and get out there to do some spannering!!!
The cd/radio head unit packed up. It wouldn’t turn on. I checked the fuse on the back, ok.
Removed unit, checked for -ve, switched and perm live. All ok, I ordered a used eBay replacement for £20:
Old and new together:
New one:
It powers up fine but the CD player doesn’t work. I’m not too fussed about it but obviously paid for a working unit. I rang the vendor and suggested a half refund for it, he agreed so it cost me £10. I tend to mostly stream Bluetooth to the aux input from my phone.
I got a tyre put on my refurbished wheel:
Unfortunately the tyre fitter chipped the wheel doing it. I was briefly sad but later touched it up. On the positive side when I refurb it next time it won’t take much prep. I didn’t moan as a relative fitted the tyre for free (I gave him a good bottle of red).
I am currently tempted by an M57tu (or M57N on real oem) turbo conversion but am resisting.
Removed unit, checked for -ve, switched and perm live. All ok, I ordered a used eBay replacement for £20:
Old and new together:
New one:
It powers up fine but the CD player doesn’t work. I’m not too fussed about it but obviously paid for a working unit. I rang the vendor and suggested a half refund for it, he agreed so it cost me £10. I tend to mostly stream Bluetooth to the aux input from my phone.
I got a tyre put on my refurbished wheel:
Unfortunately the tyre fitter chipped the wheel doing it. I was briefly sad but later touched it up. On the positive side when I refurb it next time it won’t take much prep. I didn’t moan as a relative fitted the tyre for free (I gave him a good bottle of red).
I am currently tempted by an M57tu (or M57N on real oem) turbo conversion but am resisting.
Edited by helix402 on Thursday 31st January 19:32
Hi
Great thread , look forward to your turbo upgrade build 😎 gbw tuning is your man for mapping the turbo in , get a mpss reader off eBay reads and Writes to ecu , you need map sensor upgrade e90 320d 1 fits with a slight mod can read higher boost ,
Hope this helps if you didn’t already know this
Great thread , look forward to your turbo upgrade build 😎 gbw tuning is your man for mapping the turbo in , get a mpss reader off eBay reads and Writes to ecu , you need map sensor upgrade e90 320d 1 fits with a slight mod can read higher boost ,
Hope this helps if you didn’t already know this
You just need to shave a small part of the plastic off , nothing major your know as soon as you see it what bit needs doing
The stock 184 map sensor can only read 2.5 bar the e90 320d can read 3.5/4.5 bar I’m not sure if them fig are exactly right as been a while since I done mine but it’s along those lines
If the boost goes above 2.5 bar the ecu can’t read the sensor and the car can overboost pulling all the oil through the turbo into your inlet manifold pressurising it and pushing oil through every gasket and making a right mess happened to me twice
, you can’t use the 204 bhp model map sensor as it’s a different fitment
Obviously this all depends how aggressive you are with the map
204 turbo good for 300 bhp but you wont see that on a 184 model as the fuel pump is the limiting factor 270max
But the torque is insane
The stock 184 map sensor can only read 2.5 bar the e90 320d can read 3.5/4.5 bar I’m not sure if them fig are exactly right as been a while since I done mine but it’s along those lines
If the boost goes above 2.5 bar the ecu can’t read the sensor and the car can overboost pulling all the oil through the turbo into your inlet manifold pressurising it and pushing oil through every gasket and making a right mess happened to me twice
, you can’t use the 204 bhp model map sensor as it’s a different fitment
Obviously this all depends how aggressive you are with the map
204 turbo good for 300 bhp but you wont see that on a 184 model as the fuel pump is the limiting factor 270max
But the torque is insane
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