Project E46 330i Touring

[evnmopwr]

Just checked colour code is FQ95-4472/BASF/1

So same code, not sure what the last part means, if you do paint your car, I have a scratch I'll like touch up lol

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Lol... No worries bru.. Def going with this color. will send some of the sample your way to touch up you car.. :thumbs:

Mixing Saturday.. will take images of it..

Thanks Bud

 

[eearle]

That is a flip paint, correct? They very hard to spray correctly so don't have a cheap panel shop do it for you, rather get a professional to spray the car. Else find a base colour that is easy to paint match.
Since the car is silver I would suggest a different shade other than Titan. Maybe something with more metallic in it or CSL grey is also nice and you wont have to change the colour on the registration documents.

 

[evnmopwr]

That is a flip paint, correct? They very hard to spray correctly so don't have a cheap panel shop do it for you, rather get a professional to spray the car. Else find a base colour that is easy to paint match.
Since the car is silver I would suggest a different shade other than Titan. Maybe something with more metallic in it or CSL grey is also nice and you wont have to change the colour on the registration documents.

It is a Flip paint yes.
The trick is to lay the paint down in the same direction on all panels. That way at certain angles, the paint flips the same way.

This is a DIY project, so everything will be done by myself. ( At best )
I sprayed some VW's of mine before so the learning part and mistakes are done.. ( I HOPE ).. lol
but at least if i mess up the job myself, i wont have to nag people to correct.

Reg docs im not too worried about, I have someone that can sort that out for me Rather quickly...

Pics of the car with front motorsport springs in

Big Brakes Front installed

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Got a set of CREE LED H7's to try out...

had no way of mounting them to the headlight

Cut up old set of bulb holders i had laying around and fitted the LED to it ( Need to neaten up the cut and make it fit better )

Compared to the hella's

Installed PLUS Spots

Adjusted the Headlights again as i do not want to blind people on the road
used 1 of the DIY methods on youtube. driver side 2 inchs lower than passenger side...

Also got the alignment done at TWT.
After consultation, 2 ball joints on control arm is worn. ... Little bit of play in it.

Called up Mr Ball Joint in edgmead, he is charging R550 a side. he has good references from E46 owners i know. Beats spending R1300 per Control arm

Feedback in the week

 

[rodga]

Awesome stuff man

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[evnmopwr]

How difficult to do (if at all possible) a Facelift transplant on it?

Bonnet, fenders, bumper, grills, headlights?

So i decided to Do what you said Coisman:bravo:

With winter over, Im now going to start prepping the car for a Spray job
Also, while im at it, im goint to Convert her to a Facelift :cartel:..

Picked up this 2003 E46 320d for Good Deal ... motor still runs but had a Power issue and the mechanic who worked on it stole the ECU and the Injectors

The plan is to Remove everything that i need for my car.
IE:

* Passenger front door ( mine is dented )
* both fenders
* Bonnet
* headlights

and some other stuff..
Starting this weekend so will post up as things progressed...

PS: Will have LOTSA E46 320d parts forsale after .... :ty:

 

[danieltau]

cant wait :bravo:raise:

 

[Nobz330i]

This is going to be interesting to check up on... I’m excited for you

 

[Niwou]

Very nice project! Love E46 Tourings

 

[applehero]

Great thread! Good work. :bravo:

 

[bman]

That's one rough looking donor car, what did you pay for it if I may ask?

 

[evnmopwr]

That's one rough looking donor car, what did you pay for it if I may ask?

R9000 :cartel:

Thats about what Shamiels BMW Spares wanted to charge me just for the front panels that i needed to convert it to Facelift

 

[bman]

wow thats cheap! nice score.

 

[evnmopwr]

wow thats cheap! nice score.

Yep the dude was desperate and needed the cash..

So i didnt negotiate with him and just paid him his asking price

 

[individj]

nice...good interior strips!

 

[evnmopwr]

ok so i have not gotten much done on the Wagon's Body work..
Work and Family commitments kept me busy

but that did not stop me scouring for Msprt parts
So added 2 pieces, out of the last 3 i need, towards my Msport Conversion

last piece i need is the M gearknob ( if you know anyone who has a GENUINE one, please let me know )

The Seats are Not that bad. All the mechanics works fine.
Already sent them to be recovered

And the Steering ( Want to spray up the Centre piece. Littlebit of White peeking thru )
But, not too fazed by it. Its in very good nick

I still need to repair the Msport Sideskirts. 1 has a crack in..
BUt getting the slowly but surely

She is in need of little care, tappet cover gasket started Leaking... need to tend to that and She is due for her 175000km Oil service

Thanks for looking

 

[Bmw.wp]

ok so i have not gotten much done on the Wagon's Body work..
Work and Family commitments kept me busy

but that did not stop me scouring for Msprt parts
So added 2 pieces, out of the last 3 i need, towards my Msport Conversion

last piece i need is the M gearknob ( if you know anyone who has a GENUINE one, please let me know )

The Seats are Not that bad. All the mechanics works fine.
Already sent them to be recovered

And the Steering ( Want to spray up the Centre piece. Littlebit of White peeking thru )
But, not too fazed by it. Its in very good nick

I still need to repair the Msport Sideskirts. 1 has a crack in..
BUt getting the slowly but surely

She is in need of little care, tappet cover gasket started Leaking... need to tend to that and She is due for her 175000km Oil service

Thanks for looking

Eish :dunnoanymore: i would love to change my grey interior to black lol. keep up the good work. :thumbs:

 

[Dewald Basson]

:bravo:

 

[///Avi]

Well done man! Great progress!

 

[evnmopwr]

Quick update.

Leave is booked for next week to Do the facelift swop and Body preps.

Lots more images to follow.

The Parts

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[KPM3_30]

Been waiting for this... Good luck and be sure to load lotsa pics :thumbs: