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Forgot the alignment results...
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Couple of updates as I approach 190k. Awesome car to drive 100 miles a day.
Un-pictured improvements:
-ECS tuning shifter rebuild kit with poly bushings
-M3 RTABs with poly limiters...
Sorry I haven't updates this project lately! This zhp has made me realize how long Ive needed an E46 in my life. Ive been really enjoying putting miles on this car (almost 1800 so far). It drives...
Thank you!! Ill try that today.
In my opinion...Bilstein PSS hands down. I can't comment on new factory ZHP stuff cause mine was clapped out but ive driven 50+ different e46s and even with replacement suspension they don't come...
So far so good but Im only 50 miles post oil soak. No codes yet and I made sure I got at least 2 drive cycles on in today. That being said....I expect to see CAT codes and primary O2 sensor codes...
Bilstein PSS. The standard kit, non-adjustable dampening. Really nice ride quality! Easily nice enough for daily driving yet very controlled when it needs to be.
Thank you kind sir!
Headlights finished. Wash, clay bar, and wax coming up next. Stay tuned!
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Thanks Fredo! I replaced the left headlight last night with a used one from eBay. I didn't notice at first but the original one was shattered inside. Today Ill be restoring the lenses on both...
Thanks! A compliment unique to an automotive forum haha
The guy I got this car from only owned it from 176-184k and didn't have the means to maintain BMW. I haven't pulled a carfax but I suspect...
KM08478 10/2004 sedan
Thanks BADCLOWN. I basically needed to change my pants after grabbing the new coby wheel for the first time. Worth every penny, thats for sure!
The past few days I have been very buys but...
More progress today! I changed the oil filter stand gasket, vanos line, idler/tensioner pulleys, and belts. Changed the rear diff fluid with Motul 75w90 and Transmission with Redline D4.
Also...
Those look awesome and plug/play is ideal for sure! Check out these Baja Design lights. They're 3150 lumen per light. Complete game changer for backroad cruises. Im going try to adapt these.
More goodies waiting for me when I got home from work today. Front window regulators, new cup holder, gas cap, and cheap fog grilles. Cup holder and gas cap were a no brainer. Fuel door area...
Sweet Tacoma man!! Very tastefully modified I must say!
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Its a labor of love I tell ya! It's completely driveable at this point with the exception of that nasty steering wheel. I could pull the wheel off my 03 525i 5.0 project but I guess ill be patient...
The interior looks great with all the reconditioned seats back in place and now that the carpet has completely dried from the cleaning, I can toss in a set of weathertechs.
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I cleaned the window switches in the car with a brush, cleaner and a tooth pick. They were filled with horrendous material. Thought I was satisfied with the results until a closer look reveled this...
Thanks! Its a 2015 TRD OR with trd pro suspension and Volk TE37x Progressive wheels, my daily driver. Plenty of other modifications that I wont go into now haha.
All my BMW purist friends have...
Couldn't agree more. I was surprised by the interior. Exterior is going to be a few weeks out I think. I need to finish all mechanical, suspension, brakes, fluids first before I start cleaning up...
I can't speak highly enough about these products. Amazing what a quality product cleaner and some patience will do!
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Here's some before and after pictures of the front seats. I also thoroughly cleaned all the grime from the undersides of the seats and re-lubricated all the sliding points and gears.
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Next up was cleaning and boy was there a lot of cleaning. I removed the 2 front seats, vacuumed and steam cleaned the carpets, scrubbed all the leather with Chemical Guys cleaner and reconditioned...
This is continuation of my introductory thread. For purposes or staying organized and giving everyone the complete picture I am going to copy and paste my first post over here.
Hi Everyone. My...