|
Hello thread I might be going to look at a 2005 e46 330Ci soon. Anything in particular to watch out for? This one only has 39k miles on it and looks immaculate from the pictures.
|
#
?
Oct 12, 2014 12:42
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 15, 2024 17:15 |
|
|
coolskillrex remix posted:3443lbs isnt that similar in weight to das volks e92 m3 that had basically no options? interesting. This is a fully optioned 46 with a full tank and I'm fat as heck though.
|
|
#
?
Oct 12, 2014 12:58
|
|
|
Can any E46 owners with the sport package suspension comment on replacing springs/shocks? Mine are 80k old and I'm wondering if replacing them with OEM shocks (still sport) will be noticeably more comfortable. I'm honestly thinking of going back to the comfort package if not. I bought this thing so I don't have to feel every pebble in my rear end.
|
|
#
?
Oct 12, 2014 17:50
|
|
|
destructo posted:Can any E46 owners with the sport package suspension comment on replacing springs/shocks? Mine are 80k old and I'm wondering if replacing them with OEM shocks (still sport) will be noticeably more comfortable. I'm honestly thinking of going back to the comfort package if not. I bought this thing so I don't have to feel every pebble in my rear end. I replaced sport springs with stock at 180k, half an inch higher and slightly firmer suited me but the old ones were so tired they aren't a good reference point.
|
|
#
?
Oct 12, 2014 20:22
|
|
|
Took the M3 up north for storage and brought the e30 down for winter fun. Finally saw an M4 on the interstate today it was in the crazy Phoenix Yellow or whatever. Looked and sounded stunning, I think I need one...
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 00:31
|
|
|
Bought a house, remodeled the garage. Three cars two stalls. 
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 00:33
|
|
|
Tire rack turned out well
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 00:36
|
|
|
Gotta make a decision on an E30 in the next couple hours, how much would I expect to pay a shop to replace the timing belt on a 91 325ix? 139K, pretty much original owner (mother in law -> this guy), great condition. $3500
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 00:37
|
|
|
500-800 maybe? It's not a very complicated job on e30s.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 00:41
|
|
|
Agreed, it's not a bad job. I think $400-600 IMO. Either way, if it's clean it's probably worth it.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 00:50
|
|
|
Powershift posted:My 4.4 V8 sounds like pure sex, and if your lawn tractor does 50mpg on the interstate and my gas guzzler does 33mpg on the interstate, over 10,000 miles at 4 bucks a gallon, you'd only save $400. Oh, it's not at all like my dad's '83 300CD. That was some serious marbles-in-a-blender. By BMW standards this engine does not produce evocative sounds, but in absolute terms it's no worse than any other four-cylinder engine ever, gasoline or diesel.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 01:01
|
|
|
Buying it tomorrow. I can't wait to go
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 02:07
|
|
|
I am having the traction control, ABS, and e brake lights come on when I hit a pothole with my right rear tire. This is on a 2002 e46 330ci. I suspect the right rear wheel speed sensor, but suggestions are welcome. The lights turn off after shutdown and driving a few meters so I don't think there is a real issue in steady state driving. Just happens with Toronto potholes...
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 05:02
|
|
|
Have you checked the the wiring harness connectors? Something could be loose.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 13:47
|
|
|
Is the button on this supposed to be spring loaded? http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-auto-trans-shift-lever-knob-25161216905 My E34's automatic shifter was missing the Shift Actuator Rod that locks it into place in Park ect without pulling the release button. I replaced that, but it still doesn't reliably lock into drive. The Knob doesn't have a spring in it or anything of the sort, so it would seem the shift lock rod just falls into place by virtue of gravity. I'm not sure this is correct. Should I buy a new shift knob, or am I missing something else?
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 14:50
|
|
|
By lock into drive do you mean actually lock into drive or notch into drive? No automatic transmission "locks" into drive. you're always able to push it up into neutral.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 14:53
|
|
|
I would expect it to be able to move it up or down one from Drive ( N - D - S3) but not up from Neutral or down from S3 without depressing the Shift Release. It didn't seem to be doing this as cleanly as I would expect- it seems kind of weird that the Shift Actuator rod would rely on gravity instead of some kind of spring mechanism like most cars. I got this car with the broken shifter however, so I don't know how it's normally supposed to go. Bonus pic of a Shift Mechanism that's never been cleaned:
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 17:24
|
|
|
I don't even know how that crap could even get there. Its like it was purposefully deposited. Edit: Wait, does the E34 have the brush surround on the shifter rather than an actual shift boot? I guess that would explain it.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 17:28
|
|
|
It's the same shifter as auto e30s but the only thing that mine prevents me from shifting into without the trigger depressed is park and reverse iirc
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 17:40
|
|
|
Cakefool posted:I replaced sport springs with stock at 180k, half an inch higher and slightly firmer suited me but the old ones were so tired they aren't a good reference point.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 17:52
|
|
|
It has a plastic sliding roller gate thing which predictably gets eaten over time, then it falls out and anything is free to end up in there. Mine was in three separate pieces when I pulled it out. This isn't mine, but it's basically how it came out: http://s51.photobucket.com/user/mike_5er/media/0318111640.jpg.html rscott: Is your trigger spring loaded? The trigger on mine just moves freely. e: yeah, looks like I'm missing a spring somewhere: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=747851 ultrabay2000 fucked around with this message at 18:33 on Oct 13, 2014 |
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 18:29
|
|
|
E46 touring poormobile. What sounds like bad rear anti roll bar links but isn't? They were replaced 6 weeks ago but something sounds like it's falling off back there and I can't see jack poo poo.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 20:05
|
|
|
Looking for an early-2010s X5 (pref. '11 or '12). Anything dodgy I should be on the lookout for? Any major changes between models in that time?
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 20:28
|
|
|
destructo posted:Can any E46 owners with the sport package suspension comment on replacing springs/shocks? Mine are 80k old and I'm wondering if replacing them with OEM shocks (still sport) will be noticeably more comfortable. I'm honestly thinking of going back to the comfort package if not. I bought this thing so I don't have to feel every pebble in my rear end. For not a lot more $, I HIGHLY recommend the Koni FSDs for the E46. Immediate improvement in ride quality without sacrificing anything in the way of handling. Swapped them on my sport pkg wagon last year and the difference was instantly discernible.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2014 20:39
|
|
|
 Bought at noon, drove up to the reservoir tonight (nice long twisty 1.5 width). I love my car. :3
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2014 02:40
|
|
|
iX? Look like Euro weaves / iX wheels. Nice looking 
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2014 03:06
|
|
|
Cakefool posted:E46 touring poormobile. What sounds like bad rear anti roll bar links but isn't? They were replaced 6 weeks ago but something sounds like it's falling off back there and I can't see jack poo poo. In order of likeliness: -Bad shock mounts -Broken spring(s) -Worn shocks -Torn rear subframe Alternatively, you might have bought a bad end link - I know when I did my fronts a while ago, I got a bad one.
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2014 03:24
|
|
|
BlackMK4 posted:iX? Look like Euro weaves / iX wheels. Nice looking Yup, 91 ix. According to the pelican paperwork, the chip in it should be giving about 20 extra horsepower, dunno about the magnaflow. Other than replacing the timing belt, the only other issue is the bushing on the front right suspension mount, but that isn't urgent. I think I might need to replace the battery, the owner said he hasn't been driving it much the last few months, and it takes a few seconds to turn over (which he says is new). Once started though, smooth shifting, nice linear throttle response, and the suspension still feels pretty tight. 365 Nog Hogger fucked around with this message at 03:45 on Oct 14, 2014 |
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2014 03:42
|
|
|
365 Nog Hogger posted:Yup, 91 ix. According to the pelican paperwork, the chip in it should be giving about 20 extra horsepower, dunno about the magnaflow. Other than replacing the timing belt, the only other issue is the bushing on the front right suspension mount, but that isn't urgent. I think I might need to replace the battery, the owner said he hasn't been driving it much the last few months, and it takes a few seconds to turn over (which he says is new). Once started though, smooth shifting, nice linear throttle response, and the suspension still feels pretty tight. Replace or add new grounds from the starter to the motor / body and from the engine to the body for cheap first, usually the grounds turn to dust and cause weird issues. Suspension is a rabbit hole on these cars - I just went through it. Worth it.
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2014 04:09
|
|
|
365 Nog Hogger posted:
Silver iX buddies! I love this car. 
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2014 04:30
|
|
|
Man, the last version of small bumper E30s were so damned good looking.
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2014 08:01
|
|
|
MrChips posted:In order of likeliness: Thanks, the springs are 3 months old, the links are 6 weeks ish, I can believe the shocks are knackered at 180k but this rattle has come on suddenly in the last couple of days. I'll jack it up tomorrow and check the links properly, and hope it's not the subframe.
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2014 21:41
|
|
|
Bad day to start... Then I took my 03 530i out. A tenth of a mile from my house I had to stop for a stop sign and felt that ABS kick in for a second, seemed like the front wheels... It was dry. Half a mile later DSC, ABS and brake lights are on. No traction control working, haven't checked ABS, but I assume it's not working. Cruise is working, though, along with the speedo. Any easy solutions? I kinda don't even want to gently caress around and just send the ABS module out and skip diagnosis... 
|
|
#
?
Oct 15, 2014 00:10
|
|
|
All these e39 abs failures almost make me want to stop driving my 540 like i stole it. almost.
|
|
#
?
Oct 15, 2014 00:16
|
|
|
Powershift posted:All these e39 abs failures almost make me want to stop driving my 540 like i stole it. There does seem to be a rash of them. Mine is intermittent. Sometimes all 3 lights are on, sometimes none of them. It is all 3 lights every time, though, so I probably need to yank the module and send it off. I can drive it without that module, right? I just don't get ABS/Traction Control?
|
|
#
?
Oct 15, 2014 00:38
|
|
|
mechaet posted:There does seem to be a rash of them. Mine is intermittent. Sometimes all 3 lights are on, sometimes none of them. It is all 3 lights every time, though, so I probably need to yank the module and send it off. I can drive it without that module, right? I just don't get ABS/Traction Control? Or a speedo from what I've read. In my case, I'll watch it for a couple days, but my thought is that the ABS engagement when it shouldn't have engaged was me feeling the module fail. Hopefully the lights will be off tomorrow, but I have a feeling they are just dead on.
|
|
#
?
Oct 15, 2014 00:41
|
|
|
How hard is it to pull the cluster on an e30? My broken speedo is almost certainly a broken ground in the cluster since if I tap on the plastic I can get the needle to move, and going over bumps temporarily knocks it back into place. If it's something that can be done in an hour or so I might just pull it out at work and fix it there since they have a couple of nice soldering irons
|
|
#
?
Oct 15, 2014 02:00
|
|
|
rscott posted:How hard is it to pull the cluster on an e30? My broken speedo is almost certainly a broken ground in the cluster since if I tap on the plastic I can get the needle to move, and going over bumps temporarily knocks it back into place. If it's something that can be done in an hour or so I might just pull it out at work and fix it there since they have a couple of nice soldering irons It can be a pain in the rear end. You drop the kick panel under the drivers dash to get out the front facing plastic piece undone to get at the bolts underneath. Getting the cluster out without breaking the tabs can sometimes be a challenge as well.
|
|
#
?
Oct 15, 2014 02:31
|
|
|
Any one have some advice for the rear ball joints on an e46? Because holy mother fucker they make me want to kill babies. C-clamp? No dice. Threaded rod and sockets? Striped. Punch and BFH? Just dents the bitch. Im going to run by harbor freight tomorrow and buy a ball joint press I think and hope that works. Everything else has been super easy so far. Pulled the rear sub frame in an afternoon.
|
|
#
?
Oct 15, 2014 03:47
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 15, 2024 17:15 |
|
|
rscott posted:How hard is it to pull the cluster on an e30? My broken speedo is almost certainly a broken ground in the cluster since if I tap on the plastic I can get the needle to move, and going over bumps temporarily knocks it back into place. If it's something that can be done in an hour or so I might just pull it out at work and fix it there since they have a couple of nice soldering irons Someone probably forgot the ground nut, or the ground trace on the board has come apart like you assume. But yeah, first time will take an hour... I can do it in five minutes now. It's all about rolling the thing forward/backward after unplugging the three connectors and two bulbs.
|
|
#
?
Oct 15, 2014 04:10
|
|