E46 320d Touring

[Blackie]

Vast improvement mate

the cotton leds are superb too. Really bright and no discernible leds too

Yea it was definitely a good call by you mate. Seeing yours on your M3 made my mind up and as you say, solid ring of light with no discernible leds.

 

[roverspeed]

Those look excellent!

Really freshens up the front end! Its amazing the difference the internal colour makes.

 

[Blackie]

Those look excellent!

Really freshens up the front end! Its amazing the difference the internal colour makes.

Thank you mate. I’m much happier with my second build. As you say the internal colour makes a massive difference.

 

[_James_]

Looks very very smart!

 

[Blackie]

Looks very very smart!

Thank you bud

 

[Blackie]

Today I fitted the K&N Air Filter that I recently bought from @BMW_AL and I have to say it’s a much better fit than the previous Pipercross filter I had on the car. I forgot to take pic whilst the airbox cover was off, so you’ll just have to take my word on it’s fit, but here’s a pic through the intake side of the airbox:

The evidence of the Pipercross’s poor fitment is seen by its shape and various marks where I had to force the airbox into its position:

I also got the headlights aligned today.
Hopefully over the next day or so, weather permitting, I’ll get the cigarette lighters reinstated/rewired so that the brats, I mean kids can plug in their various devices on road trips.

 

[pablo]

How is the arch repair holding up Blackster?

 

[Blackie]

How is the arch repair holding up Blackster?

It’s grand mate, except for the poor blending attempt lol. I haven’t done any of the rest of the arch repairs yet, but aim to once the drier weather returns.

 

[thomas_lad]

It’s grand mate, except for the poor blending attempt lol. I haven’t done any of the rest of the arch repairs yet, but aim to once the drier weather returns.

would giving it a buff even help with the blending a bit?

 

[Blackie]

would giving it a buff even help with the blending a bit?

I had the car over at a painter friend of mine and he said the only thing that would fix it is to repaint it. He talked about doing what some of you guys suggested of painting up to the swage/body line in the qtr panel.

 

[Blackie]

Took the kids out a blast to Spelga Dam and the car ran and drove faultlessly. Soaked up the miles and was a blast to drive through the Mournes.

We’re currently stuffing our faces in Newcastle before making the journey home, can’t wait!

 

[pablo]

dont rush, its pishing down lol

 

[Blackie]

dont rush, its pishing down lol

Yea so the wife tells me! Lol. Starting to get overcast down here

 

[Blackie]

Damn that was a good days driving. A friend spied me on my travels who had a mate in the car with him, who said he’ll give me £1500 no faffing for the car……..

…..gotta say I’m tempted. Trying to find something as good for the same value though, that’s gonna be tricky!

 

[gary1365]

Damn that was a good days driving. A friend spied me on my travels who had a mate in the car with him, who said he’ll give me £1500 no faffing for the car……..

…..gotta say I’m tempted. Trying to find something as good for the same value though, that’s gonna be tricky!

I don’t think you’d replace it for something as good £1500 but I do understand the itch to change.

 

[Blackie]

I don’t think you’d replace it for something as good £1500 but I do understand the itch to change.

That’s my worry! Maybe go and look at a few cars before I say yes to the guy. I promise to stay away from Insignia’s and non-turbo Impreza’s!

 

[gary1365]

I can say nothing I nearly phoned up to book a test drive for a Dacia sandero step way and a Logan MCV

 

[NickR]

I can say nothing I nearly phoned up to book a test drive for a Dacia sandero step way and a Logan MCV

 

[Mr.Mint]

Damn that was a good days driving. A friend spied me on my travels who had a mate in the car with him, who said he’ll give me £1500 no faffing for the car……..

…..gotta say I’m tempted. Trying to find something as good for the same value though, that’s gonna be tricky!

You mad???

Don't be parting with that car for that money Blackie. It's a lovely car now and you have put all your touches on it.

It's running well and looks great, why would you even consider a change to possibly buy a ball-breaker.

That's just my opinion, but I'd be keeping it.

 

[pablo]

^^ what yer man said. Youd dump into a dose of something at that money and spend the same again making it acceptable.

 

[Ruairi83]

Don’t do it!

 

[da.murf]

Have you looked at what £1500 gets you?

tell fella to jog on

 

[Smurf.]

Sell it to £uck.. It's the fixing you enjoy more than the car. Do whatever floats your boat not the Internets

 

[Jbridges522]

It’s ok, if I get the cash I need for the Beemer I’ve something much more special in mind as a replacement. Petrol, n/a more than four cylinders……

Tbf probably makes no sense to change, but if you fancy a change go for it!

 

[Blackie]

I’ve got clearance from the wife to sell…….. well when I say clearance, I mean she didn’t say no……..