BMW E46 330d SE Touring
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New rear tyres today. The old ones were down to 2mm in the centre. They were Conti Premium Contact 6 and had lasted 21k miles/1.5 years.
I chose Vreidestein Ultrac Cento for the replacements, at just over £50 each a lot cheaper than new Contis. I’ve been very impressed with Vred’s winter tyres so will see how these are.
Slightly annoyed to realise that the Vreds are now obsolete so won’t able be able to match the fronts (now on 3mm).
Also did an oil service last week. Annual mileage is currently averaging 16k/yr.
I chose Vreidestein Ultrac Cento for the replacements, at just over £50 each a lot cheaper than new Contis. I’ve been very impressed with Vred’s winter tyres so will see how these are.
Slightly annoyed to realise that the Vreds are now obsolete so won’t able be able to match the fronts (now on 3mm).
Also did an oil service last week. Annual mileage is currently averaging 16k/yr.
The car goes in for the drivers door and osf wing repair next week.
There was some rust between the wing and sill as is common on the E46. I removed the wing to remove the rust. I’ll get my painter to paint the repaired section at the same time as the wing. I’ll also be removing as much trim etc before it goes to the bodyshop as despite being a great painter he is always keen to mask trim and paint up to it.
Before:
Rust:
Mostly removed:
Bilt Hamber stuff:
Painted:
Back together (needs a clean):
This is why the E46 isn’t for those who don’t like to tinker/fix their cars.
There was some rust between the wing and sill as is common on the E46. I removed the wing to remove the rust. I’ll get my painter to paint the repaired section at the same time as the wing. I’ll also be removing as much trim etc before it goes to the bodyshop as despite being a great painter he is always keen to mask trim and paint up to it.
Before:
Rust:
Mostly removed:
Bilt Hamber stuff:
Painted:
Back together (needs a clean):
This is why the E46 isn’t for those who don’t like to tinker/fix their cars.
The later turbo is a vacuum operated one, to fit you need a different pipe from the turbo to intercooler from the later engine and the oil feed pipe is different too.
Once fitted I’ll confirm if they are the only extra parts needed. A remap is needed to make the most of the turbo. Sleeper is indeed the way I like this car. Even has standard springs.
I’ve just got back from the Sherborne BMW show so will post some pics from there later.
Once fitted I’ll confirm if they are the only extra parts needed. A remap is needed to make the most of the turbo. Sleeper is indeed the way I like this car. Even has standard springs.
I’ve just got back from the Sherborne BMW show so will post some pics from there later.
Barchettaman said:
Cracking work as always, Helix.
I had to sell my E90 because of the incoming emissions zone in Frankfurt. I miss it.
Wow, what standard do you have to meet now? New Car means more overall environmental impact, but I get that it does make the air where you drive it a bit less crappy.I had to sell my E90 because of the incoming emissions zone in Frankfurt. I miss it.
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