Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Nice mural of the engine block .........
Nice mural of the engine block .........
My E46 in the USA
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inferno nexus
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Wondering if I should go for this gathering in May if I have the time :thinking:
[video=youtube;iHCUiSiXbt4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHCUiSiXbt4[/video]
Wondering if I should go for this gathering in May if I have the time :thinking:
[video=youtube;iHCUiSiXbt4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHCUiSiXbt4[/video]
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inferno nexus
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Replaced my cooling system today with the help of another E46er I found on the e46fanatics forum. He was kind enough to offer his help, tools and garage for the project. I didn't have time to take pictures at every stage, but here are the few I captured:
The old GEBA pump (left) I pulled out looks more sturdy than the GRAF pump (right) I installed:
Thermostat and water pump out. I don't know why the old coolant is green:
It took us 4 hours not including filling the system with new coolant (takes time to bleed the air bubbles out, go for test drive, cool down and re-fill) but was a good experience.
Replaced my cooling system today with the help of another E46er I found on the e46fanatics forum. He was kind enough to offer his help, tools and garage for the project. I didn't have time to take pictures at every stage, but here are the few I captured:
The old GEBA pump (left) I pulled out looks more sturdy than the GRAF pump (right) I installed:
Thermostat and water pump out. I don't know why the old coolant is green:
It took us 4 hours not including filling the system with new coolant (takes time to bleed the air bubbles out, go for test drive, cool down and re-fill) but was a good experience.
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Great job !
Does the Graf have plastic impellers ?
That was a bane for quite a few e46 previously ......
Great job !
Does the Graf have plastic impellers ?
That was a bane for quite a few e46 previously ......
inferno nexus
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Nope, the GRAF has metal impellers. Sheet metal held by spot welds.
The GEBA looks like it's cast metal.
If I still have the car when it's time for another overhaul I'd probably try the Saleri (OEM) pump.
Red_Bean_Bun;1069642 said:
Nope, the GRAF has metal impellers. Sheet metal held by spot welds.
The GEBA looks like it's cast metal.
If I still have the car when it's time for another overhaul I'd probably try the Saleri (OEM) pump.
inferno nexus
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Met with some other bimmers and went out for a cruise today. Here are some of the pics I took and a video someone else recorded:
[video=youtube_share;huveU3fGHvY]http://youtu.be/huveU3fGHvY[/video]
Met with some other bimmers and went out for a cruise today. Here are some of the pics I took and a video someone else recorded:
[video=youtube_share;huveU3fGHvY]http://youtu.be/huveU3fGHvY[/video]
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inferno nexus
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Finally got my E46F decal! :
Finally got my E46F decal! :
inferno nexus
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Tuesday night meet. About 15 cars showed up, which is not bad for a weekday night. Pictures taken by someone else:
Tuesday night meet. About 15 cars showed up, which is not bad for a weekday night. Pictures taken by someone else:
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Red_Bean_Bun
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Can't see the pics ........
Can't see the pics ........
inferno nexus
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Hmm I uploaded them onto Imgur like all the other pics. Will try a different format. thanks
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Hmm I uploaded them onto Imgur like all the other pics. Will try a different format. thanks
inferno nexus
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Went out for a mountain drive in the north georgia mountains with some other bimmers, mustangs and mazdas. The downhill sections are tough on the brakes and I had to shift manually after my brakes started fading...These pictures were taken only when we stopped.
Went out for a mountain drive in the north georgia mountains with some other bimmers, mustangs and mazdas. The downhill sections are tough on the brakes and I had to shift manually after my brakes started fading...These pictures were taken only when we stopped.
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: My E46 in the USA
You have a real need for BBKs and watch out for stags ......
You have a real need for BBKs and watch out for stags ......
inferno nexus
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Re: My E46 in the USA
I dont think my 17"s can clear BBKs....but perhaps i will get better pads and rotors next time. I also need to do a suspension refresh soon because the car doesnt handle that well. Im thinking of getting the Koni Str.t kit which has the Koni orange shocks and H&R sport springs. Just gotta save up for it...
Also, more pictures taken by another driver:
Spring 2014 Mountain Run 3-9-14 Photos by brettlinton7 | Photobucket
Red_Bean_Bun;1074438 said:
I dont think my 17"s can clear BBKs....but perhaps i will get better pads and rotors next time. I also need to do a suspension refresh soon because the car doesnt handle that well. Im thinking of getting the Koni Str.t kit which has the Koni orange shocks and H&R sport springs. Just gotta save up for it...
Also, more pictures taken by another driver:
Spring 2014 Mountain Run 3-9-14 Photos by brettlinton7 | Photobucket
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inferno nexus
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Replaced my CCV system today.
Practiced connecting the new hoses together:
Took out the air box, MAF and cabin filter housing
DISA and ICV out:
Fuel rail cover out. You can see that brittle CCV connecting hose running along the side of the engine:
Old CCV which is very hard to reach:
New hose connecting the CCV and oil dipstick tube just went in:
Trying to find the position for the new CCV. Probably the toughest part of the procedure because it is so hard to fit and twist the hose that goes 90 degrees upwards:
New connecting hose beside the engine:
New CCV screwed in:
Didnt take pics of the re-installation process, but here is the old CCV system all brittle and cracked apart:
My back hurts from bending over and my fingers are tender from all that fiddling around. I hope never to do it again. Now where is a cold beer when I could use one?!
Replaced my CCV system today.
Practiced connecting the new hoses together:
Took out the air box, MAF and cabin filter housing
DISA and ICV out:
Fuel rail cover out. You can see that brittle CCV connecting hose running along the side of the engine:
Old CCV which is very hard to reach:
New hose connecting the CCV and oil dipstick tube just went in:
Trying to find the position for the new CCV. Probably the toughest part of the procedure because it is so hard to fit and twist the hose that goes 90 degrees upwards:
New connecting hose beside the engine:
New CCV screwed in:
Didnt take pics of the re-installation process, but here is the old CCV system all brittle and cracked apart:
My back hurts from bending over and my fingers are tender from all that fiddling around. I hope never to do it again. Now where is a cold beer when I could use one?!
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inferno nexus
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inferno nexus
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Spring is here...
Spring is here...
inferno nexus
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Went to the Caffeine and Octane car meet today. Lots of cars, probably >500 and pretty early too. To get a spot with other cars of the same make you have to arrive by 6.30 am or so. Needless to say I wont be going so often, but here are the pics I took:
More pics on their website: Welcome to BMW-SG | BMW.SG
Went to the Caffeine and Octane car meet today. Lots of cars, probably >500 and pretty early too. To get a spot with other cars of the same make you have to arrive by 6.30 am or so. Needless to say I wont be going so often, but here are the pics I took:
More pics on their website: Welcome to BMW-SG | BMW.SG
inferno nexus
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Went to test drive an i3 at the dealership yesterday. From the driver's seat it looks like I'm sitting in a minivan because there was alot of space on the dash, and it handles like a really quick golf cart. It was certainly a different experience from my E46 especially driving with the regenerative braking feature.
Went to test drive an i3 at the dealership yesterday. From the driver's seat it looks like I'm sitting in a minivan because there was alot of space on the dash, and it handles like a really quick golf cart. It was certainly a different experience from my E46 especially driving with the regenerative braking feature.
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: My E46 in the USA
Which part of the brake regeneration feature was interesting for you ?
I enabled that on a ride recently ..... Was quite passive.
Which part of the brake regeneration feature was interesting for you ?
I enabled that on a ride recently ..... Was quite passive.
inferno nexus;1081519 said:Went to test drive an i3 at the dealership yesterday. From the driver's seat it looks like I'm sitting in a minivan because there was alot of space on the dash, and it handles like a really quick golf cart. It was certainly a different experience from my E46 especially driving with the regenerative braking feature.
