Gizmo's E46 Touring Build

[Wes]

Wheels - Option 3:rollsmile:

 

[Andy1GP]

The silver looks good but then you need to change the grills to the Chrome which knowing you isn't going to happen so I say stick with the black inside and indicator, it goes well with the grills.

+3 on the lights

And option 1 on the Touring's wheels. Seriously seriously good looking.

The last wheels for the e36.

Whichever you en up choosing will look great at the end of the day.

Love the work you do on the cars :thumbs:

 

[Gizmo]

My problem is i get bored of wheels, every few months I change them out, however the BBS wheels will stay! They are all style 29 7.5jx17 ET41, I got them off a wrecked 328i individual for R1500, they were buckled and missing 1 centre cap. Thanx for the inspiration Zabbo! I do have 15mm hub centric spacers from Vsomai for the back wheels so that should complete the look. 235/40/17 all round.

 

[Gizmo]

Did some more mods over the weekend, 330i brakes and 6spd box. I installed a new 330i 6spd flywheel and clutch, 330i 6spd gearbox, linkages, propshaft, 330i complete rear trailing arms with sideshafts, 330i auto 3.38:1 diff, new 330i discs and pads all round too. I don't have pics of the job 'cos I was up to my elbows in dirt/grime.:yuck:

Anyway, took the car to TWT yesterday and got alignment done so now the only thing left to do is the 330i engine conversion and then my touring is complete.:inlove:

The 3.38 with the 6spd gearbox has made a nice difference in acceleration although I think I may just swap the 3.15 back in @ a later stage as it is my daily drive and I think I will get bored of changing gears more often. We will see.:thumbs:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Awesome, :thumbs:

 

[Raybimmer]

:thumbs: Getting there ....

 

[Gizmo]

I swapped the wheels again, trying something new. They will be going onto Zach's e36 328i eventually as they will suit the older 3 series more than mine. I also fitted LED licence plate lights last night with no error messages, what you think?

BBS RS replicas.
Front 7.5j x 17 ET30 with 225/45/17
Rear 8j x 17 ET32 with 245/40/17

 

[Zach]

Are they staggered?? that's some hot shit! Can't wait to stick them on the 328! Tell me there nice and light?

 

[moranor@axis]

dont much like that wheel on the e46 but the offset is very nice

 

[bmw325i]

Looking good but it think the BBS RS dont suit this car in 17.
I love the E36 with the BBS, that looks super hot.

 

[rash777]

:thumbs:

 

[SP33DYV]

I like it!:thumbs:

 

[Legacy]

Where and how much for the licence plate lights?

Don't care for the wheels though. Touring needs at least 18" :blab:

 

[Gizmo]

I bought the lights from Die Blou Meul in Alberton. R60 each.

 

[SEXCZN]

Looking sleek:thumbs:

 

[Thunder]

Looks very good Gizmo love the mags. :thumbs: :thumbs:

 

[osiris]

I love the look of the option 3 rims!
And those silver trims inside the lights look sick, I had no idea this was an option??

Cars looking very very clean! well done on a great job!

I will be dropping past soon for my control arm bushes! Just havent had time, I've been at work every weekend for ages now!! :argh:

 

[V70 T5R]

Looks good

 

[Mnce']

This must be my favourite rides thread on here. Mad respect Duderaise:

 

[Hubblyking]

I like,offset is sharp!:thumbs: