The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[RUS_ZHP]

My vote goes for natural brown. I believe it's a good combo with red.

Thanks Fredo

You already know what I'm going to say. Both my cars have the same interior color, Natural Brown.
Personally I feel M3 seats are nice, but I'd take an interesting color over the M3 seats. The stock sport seats are plenty comfortable and it's not like you drive the touring on the track (unless I'm mistaken), so you shouldn't need the minimal extra bolstering the M3 seats provide.

Of course 98% of my driving is not street at reasonable pace. I did 3 autocross this summer and liked m3 seats. But I have no comparison with sports seats.
I think natural brown will look amazing.

I would argue that the M3 seats' bolstering is heavily dependent on your body shape. That extra bolstering my M3 seats is fantastic (my side bolsters are adjustable too). I'm a fairly skinny guy, so whenever I happen to be in to my father's car with normal sport seats and do any sort of spirited driving, I slide around like nobody's business. I want a Natural Brown interior so badly, but I won't go back to standard sport seats.

Rus, my recommendation is dependent on the type of driving you do on average. If you don't hoon your car very often, then I'd say swap for Natural Brown. If you're like me, and are skinny and drive like a yobbo more often than not, I'd say keep the M3 seats despite the black color.

For sure man, bolstering is great. I have an adjustable bolstering and it is cool feature.
Decisions...

Y'all M3 bolster fanboys don't know grip like the rugged fabric on the Alcantara sport seats

And the awesome breathability

And the lack of surface temperature

And the holes worn slam through the bolster

If there would be a 3rd option of getting Alcantara for touring, I would get them without thinking. I know Shawn sourced rear fabric from Europe, but it's too much hassle.
I sold my sedan with Alcantara interior and I loved it. I am not a leather fan in general. That is why I am swapping interior on my wife's car.

Get some aftermarket buckets, call it a day

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I think it's a bit too much for everyday use. But I never driver a car with buckets.

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[johnrando]

I like boring black leather, but nat brown w red would look great.

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[papa_g]

Been meaning to post this question for a while. A while back, I bought some new window liner from ecs to replace the rotten ones I had when I bought the car. I guess I either botched the job, or the adhesive was bad on this on. A portion did not adhere properly, so now I have this bubble sticking up the in middle (see pic).
For the sake of aesthetics, and water-proofing this area, could anyone recommend a good adhesive to use here, to get the trim to stick permanently. Thanks!



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[704sw]

Been meaning to post this question for a while. A while back, I bought some new window liner from ecs to replace the rotten ones I had when I bought the car. I guess I either botched the job, or the adhesive was bad on this on. A portion did not adhere properly, so now I have this bubble sticking up the in middle (see pic).
For the sake of aesthetics, and water-proofing this area, could anyone recommend a good adhesive to use here, to get the trim to stick permanently. Thanks!

Fortunately this seal has absolutely nothing to do with water proofing. It’s just for wind noise and looks; the gasket on the inside of the window is what keeps water out (and a fully functioning motor lol).

I’m afraid I don’t have a recommendation on adhesive.

[papa_g]

Fortunately this seal has absolutely nothing to do with water proofing. It’s just for wind noise and looks; the gasket on the inside of the window is what keeps water out (and a fully functioning motor lol).

I’m afraid I don’t have a recommendation on adhesive.

Ok, I actually think I’ve read this somewhere but thanks for confirming.
...in that case, looking adhesive recommendations to reduce wind noise and make my car less ugly thx



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[ZHP_Brandon]

Ok, I actually think I’ve read this somewhere but thanks for confirming.
...in that case, looking adhesive recommendations to reduce wind noise and make my car less ugly thx



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A little heat and butyl tape should work wonders here boss


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[az3579]

So curious - is anyone as anal as I am when it comes to this?

When I want to park my touring (automatic transmission), I put it in neutral, pull the parking brake, let off the foot brake, then put it in park. I found it doesn't feel like it's forcing it out of park this way when you go to drive again. I don't think I've ever seen anyone do this before...

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[papa_g]

Not anal. Just protecting your transmission. I do this every time, even on newer cars.

[fredo]

So curious - is anyone as anal as I am when it comes to this?

When I want to park my touring (automatic transmission), I put it in neutral, pull the parking brake, let off the foot brake, then put it in park. I found it doesn't feel like it's forcing it out of park this way when you go to drive again. I don't think I've ever seen anyone do this before...

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I follow the same steps when I park on an incline. If it's flat, then I don't.

[az3579]

Edit: nevermind