^^ Thanks fellas.

It's been a while since last update, just a couple minor ones:

Installed the BlueBus in the ZHP. Replaced the factory TCU, and kept the factory "319" mic.

Before:




After:





And similarly for the m3.

Items removed: Parrot CK3000 Evo Bluetooth, with Connects2 Steering wheel harness, as well as the USASpec ipod integration with a Lightning to 30-pin connector.

Before:



After, no TCU tray so I just velcro'd it to a bracket where the CD changer would be:



I added a cheap usb cable to each one for ease of access for future firmware updates. $3.99 each at Microcenter, and they happened to have blue (a Hobson's choice since that's all they had at the time).

The BlueBus is awesome, and I can't thank Ted enough for developing it. The quality is fantastic and really brings the e46 into modernity. If he ever decides to develop a screened replacement for the head unit (like a Avin) with Apple CarPlay, and dash-cam and reverse-camera integration, I'd be all over it, too.

The USASpec and the Parrot setup in the M3 worked great, I never had any problems with it and didn't really need to replace it. Phone calls were clear, steering wheel buttons worked, and I didn't have problems having to plug-in for music streaming (I like to have my phone charging while in the car anyways). But when I saw Ted post in the old m3forums about developing a new solution I had to jump onboard and support his efforts and see what this is all about. So instead of one unit I ended up getting two. No big change for the m3 (besides adding a2dp streaming), but I'm happy to support and do enjoy it.

If someone wants the old set up, let's make a deal!

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For some reason I thought my AC wasn't blowing that cold. I think it was my mind playing tricks. The AC in the m3 felt significantly colder so let's check it out.

I'm not sure what specification is, but I think it's sufficiently cold:



Now I have peace of mind - maybe having the temp confirmed will help the AC will feel colder now too. lol.
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And last but not least, a gratuitous photo. I always love rear 3/4 shots, and I think it really shows the e46's clean lines and proportions:




That's all for now, hopefully I'll have something more substantial to report.