The E46 325ti Appreciation Thread

[SadNej]

Does anyone know if generic E46 coilovers fit the compact too?
Still toying with the idea of either springs or coils

[ben-yftje]

eezeh said:

ben-yftje said:

picked up some new wheels today.

Nice! did you previously have the 17" sport wheels?

I did yes

[MrC986]

SadNej said:

Does anyone know if generic E46 coilovers fit the compact too?
Still toying with the idea of either springs or coils

I think so.....we now have HSD coil overs off an E46 M3 on our 325ti (though of course someone who knows what they’re doing fitted them!)

[anonymous-user]

Probably about half way through a machine polish on mine.
Jesus christ it's long and arduous, sort of wishing I never started but Its been overcast since I started.
I'm sure I'll think differently when it's in the sun.

[Max M4X WW]

Hi all,

A long shot, but a friend and I are meant to be doing a few days driving in Wales this weekend. The weather is not looking great at my 325ti is on Nankang NS2-R's which are not really suited to wet weather driving. We may cancel the trip, but if the weather improves I will need either a new set of tyres or wheels and tyres.

Does anyone have anything sat around with decent rubber, in Hampshire or Surrey which is available for 'hire' or purchase?

Otherwise, I am looking at Uniroyal Rainsport 3's for £200-230 the set (plus fitting).

Thanks

[Mr Tidy]

Hi Max,

I'm just over the Surrey/Hants borders in Berkshire - I bought a couple of bits from you when you stripped your Compact.

Shame I don't think I can help - I've got a set of CSL reps that are 8J x 18 with ET35 but they've got tyres of a brand I've never heard of and 2 are down to 2mm tread. But if you think there may be something we could arrange to save you getting tyres swapped and then swapped back please E-mail me.

The only other wheels I've got are 17" E90 ones with run-flat winters - even in Wales I don't think you'll need them.

Cheers, Iain.

[Max M4X WW]

Mr Tidy said:

Hi Max,

I'm just over the Surrey/Hants borders in Berkshire - I bought a couple of bits from you when you stripped your Compact.

Shame I don't think I can help - I've got a set of CSL reps that are 8J x 18 with ET35 but they've got tyres of a brand I've never heard of and 2 are down to 2mm tread. But if you think there may be something we could arrange to save you getting tyres swapped and then swapped back please E-mail me.

The only other wheels I've got are 17" E90 ones with run-flat winters - even in Wales I don't think you'll need them.

Cheers, Iain.

I remember! Spotted you in the barge thread which I also frequent having an E39 and previously a 'thread known' 190E.

Anyway, I ordered the Uniroyals and I'm hoping I can get them and fitted by Friday. Lets see..

[Mr Tidy]

Max M4X WW said:

I remember! Spotted you in the barge thread which I also frequent having an E39 and previously a 'thread known' 190E.

Anyway, I ordered the Uniroyals and I'm hoping I can get them and fitted by Friday. Lets see..

I hope you can get them fitted in time for a good drive in Wales!

I only bought the CSL reps as they were at a price I couldn't refuse and had non-runflats on them, so I can see how different they are to the run-flats on my Z4!

[anonymous-user]

Wondering if the owner of a blue 325ti reg RN53YMW is on here, keep seeing you on a regular basis

[Krikkit]

Cross-posting from the barge thread, but my entry here. 5-speed SE with grey interior, it's a great colour combo.

Very impressed so far, particularly with how easy most service items are, it's clearly been designed with some thought to how it comes apart. Bought as a project to bring up to snuff. It now drives pretty well, but I suspect it needs the clutch doing. Any recommendations with regards SMF conversion, or just throw a new clutch on the DMF?

Edited by Krikkit on Monday 8th July 17:12

[helix402]

I’d leave the flywheel and just do a clutch.

[FredClogs]

Sold my 325ti last week, immediate and massive sellers regret, especially as it went to the first viewer and I had 3 other people leaving their numbers, should have asked more... I have no idea what I'm going to replace it with even with an extra grand or so I've got aside.

Tsk...

[Mr Tidy]

I was sorely tempted by an Imola Red facelift that has just gone on AutoTrader for £3,500 - it's an 05 plate and has done less than 34K miles!

But I'm liking my E90 330i too much.

[anonymous-user]

Mr Tidy said:

I was sorely tempted by an Imola Red facelift that has just gone on AutoTrader for £3,500 - it's an 05 plate and has done less than 34K miles!

But I'm liking my E90 330i too much.

Those chav tat wheel stickers and BGW would have to go though

[s m]

FredClogs said:

Sold my 325ti last week, immediate and massive sellers regret, especially as it went to the first viewer and I had 3 other people leaving their numbers, should have asked more... I have no idea what I'm going to replace it with even with an extra grand or so I've got aside.

Tsk...

130 coupe or hatch?

[FredClogs]

s m said:

FredClogs said:

Sold my 325ti last week, immediate and massive sellers regret, especially as it went to the first viewer and I had 3 other people leaving their numbers, should have asked more... I have no idea what I'm going to replace it with even with an extra grand or so I've got aside.

Tsk...

130 coupe or hatch?

I'm not sure, the coupe maybe, but I don't think the hatch is a nice looking car from any angle.

I had a hankering for a convertible but the weather's changed again. I'm thinking of a scabby Alfa Brera or maybe an E36 convertible.

[s m]

FredClogs said:

s m said:

FredClogs said:

Sold my 325ti last week, immediate and massive sellers regret, especially as it went to the first viewer and I had 3 other people leaving their numbers, should have asked more... I have no idea what I'm going to replace it with even with an extra grand or so I've got aside.

Tsk...

130 coupe or hatch?

I'm not sure, the coupe maybe, but I don't think the hatch is a nice looking car from any angle.

I had a hankering for a convertible but the weather's changed again. I'm thinking of a scabby Alfa Brera or maybe an E36 convertible.

There you go then, a 130 convertible - seems ideal and they’re just as cheap as the coupé

[ferrisbueller]

The Brera is an absolute bloater.

[Mr Tidy]

s m said:

FredClogs said:

s m said:

FredClogs said:

Sold my 325ti last week, immediate and massive sellers regret, especially as it went to the first viewer and I had 3 other people leaving their numbers, should have asked more... I have no idea what I'm going to replace it with even with an extra grand or so I've got aside.

Tsk...

130 coupe or hatch?

I'm not sure, the coupe maybe, but I don't think the hatch is a nice looking car from any angle.

I had a hankering for a convertible but the weather's changed again. I'm thinking of a scabby Alfa Brera or maybe an E36 convertible.

There you go then, a 130 convertible - seems ideal and they’re just as cheap as the coupé

Well it will have to be a 125i for a Coupe or Convertible, because for some reason BMW decided to restrict the 3 litre N52 in them to 218 bhp!

Still the good news is firms like Evolve can offer a map that'll round up most of those lost horses! (The 130i has 265 bhp).

[gregs656]

I miss mine a lot. I miss driving generally but the 325Ti is such a decent drive, luckily they didn't sell them here so at least I am not reminded of it too often!