The landlord has a pressure washer at the house to prep for painting so I figured I'd give the ZHP a much needed wash. Hit it with some quick detail spray after.
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The landlord has a pressure washer at the house to prep for painting so I figured I'd give the ZHP a much needed wash. Hit it with some quick detail spray after.
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Emma - 2005 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Estorilblau Individual
Sportline 8s 18x8.5F - 18x9.5R | APEX ARC-8 18x8.5 Square | aFe Intake | 135i Brembo F/R Calipers | 26mm Front/20mm Rear Sway Bars | Z4 Mirror
M3 Dead Pedal | Lexus ES300 Yellow Fog Light Retrofit | Koni Yellows/H&R Springs | Llumar CTX 40% | Coby Tri-Stitch Wheel & Boots
Awaiting Install: M3 Wing Mirrors
Emma - 2005 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Estorilblau Individual
Sportline 8s 18x8.5F - 18x9.5R | APEX ARC-8 18x8.5 Square | aFe Intake | 135i Brembo F/R Calipers | 26mm Front/20mm Rear Sway Bars | Z4 Mirror
M3 Dead Pedal | Lexus ES300 Yellow Fog Light Retrofit | Koni Yellows/H&R Springs | Llumar CTX 40% | Coby Tri-Stitch Wheel & Boots
Awaiting Install: M3 Wing Mirrors
Never thought the E46 was that much larger than its older sibling, but it's pretty noticeable here. Also, that car was in sad condition
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Emma - 2005 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Estorilblau Individual
Sportline 8s 18x8.5F - 18x9.5R | APEX ARC-8 18x8.5 Square | aFe Intake | 135i Brembo F/R Calipers | 26mm Front/20mm Rear Sway Bars | Z4 Mirror
M3 Dead Pedal | Lexus ES300 Yellow Fog Light Retrofit | Koni Yellows/H&R Springs | Llumar CTX 40% | Coby Tri-Stitch Wheel & Boots
Awaiting Install: M3 Wing Mirrors
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2004 330i auto | ZPP, ZCW | Schwarz 2 (668) | schwarz (N6SW)
aFe Stage-1 Pro DRY S intake | Morimoto FX-R 3.0 retrofit | ///M3 Seats (power, heat, bolster adj.) | ///M3 Strut Brace | ///M3 SMG Steering Wheel retrofit | OEM Alarm retrofit | GROM USB | Khoalty angel eyes
You're right, I never really realized that much of a size difference either as I rarely see them side by side and I've never seen the E46 considered to be a "large" car, nor an E36 to be a "small" car.
Dimensions, E36 vs. E46
Length: 174.5 in vs. 176.7, net difference = 2.2 inches. Note: the E46 length is listed for a coupe, the longest of the body types, the shortest being 176.0 (sedan), for a minimum net difference of 1.5 in.
Width: 66.8 in vs. 71.3 in, net difference = 4.5 inches. Note: again, the E46 width is listed for a coupe/vert, apparently much wider than sedans according to Wikipedia (not sure how much I trust it). The sedan/touring width is given as 68.5 in. for a minimum net difference of 1.7 inches.
Height: Varies widely on body style. 53.1-54.8 in. vs. 55.5–56.5 in.
Wheelbase: 106.3 in. vs. 107.3 in., net difference = 1.0 inches.
Source:
E36: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_Series_(E36)
E46: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_Series_(E46)
I think wheelbase and width the only two meaningful measurements for comparing similar cars. Bumper changes can add 2" easy.
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
Hers: 04 330i ZSP
2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM
A lot, $70.000.![]()