E46 conversion

[verticalaccess]

Hello all, Happy New Year!
Just wanna know if anyone has done a sedan to sports edition conversion to their e46 318i 04' valvetronic FL model(my current ride). Any input on workshops and pricing wil be very much appreciated!

 

[xuexun]

Re: E46 conversion

Conversion?? I'm also driving a '04 318i. Quite tempting when you see a sports edition right. To make it like the sports edition, there are actually quite a few things to change.

1. M tech II body kit ( front, rear and side skirts, spoiler) approx $3000++ i think
2. M steering wheel will set well over a 1000bucks
3. u may want the aluminium trimmings as well to have the sportier interior
4. sports edition run in 17" star spoke rims
5. sports suspension

I think most parts can be bought from Eng Soon, or PML parts counter. Another cheaper option is to look out for brothers out there letting go their stuff in the bazaar folder

 

[TripleM]

Re: E46 conversion

I'd rather sell the current car and keep alook out for FL model I like than doing conversion work..so much time involved. Besides, u dont get much value outta it next time u wanna sell it coz it's still a pre FL model with FL face.

 

[verticalaccess]

Re: E46 conversion

Thanks for the information bros!
XueXun: You certainly done some research before!

 

[dave]

Re: E46 conversion

Hi Bro, wlecome to the forum, for your mod, firstly should try the hot topic (throttle device).
Cheersss

 

[emiffy]

Re: E46 conversion

No point for PFL... you're better off getting 2nd-hand FL 318i...

but if you're driving the FL 318i already... apart from what Xuexun has written:

1. M tech II body kit ( front, rear and side skirts, spoiler) ($3k for orig, slightly less for compatible)
2. M steering wheel (wait for discount, or group-buy, $850 or less)
3. u may want the aluminium trimmings as well to have the sportier interior (Black Alu Cube trim, again, discount or otherwise, around $800-$1k)
4. sports edition run in 17" star spoke rims (M68 rims, just be aware it's staggered setup 225/245)
5. sports suspension (IMHO, no biggie, get PSS or KW)

Also note:
6. Sports Edition has the really nice front sports seats,
7. rear 3rd headrest with rear 3-point seatbelt
8. anthracite (darker grey) headlining
9. all-round clears

think that's about all the differences...