E46Fanatics

E46Fanatics http://forum.e46fanatics.com/ E46Fanatics is the premiere website for BMW 3-series owners around the world with interactive forums, geographical enthusiast directory, photo galleries, technical information and an invaluable resource into the minds of true BMW enthusiasts. en Sat, 25 May 2013 14:43:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://s1.E46Fanatics.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg E46Fanatics http://forum.e46fanatics.com/ Questions about wiring angel eye kit http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988925&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 14:30:53 GMT I'm a little confused about how to approach this, so hopefully someone here has some helpful information. I know with the remote feature for angel eye kits, they'll turn on and off when the car is unlocked or locked, respectively. Is there any way to have that remote feature but still have it wired to be controlled through the headlight switch? I'd rather not run them "always on," but would still like the light up feature on unlock. Any help is greatly appreciated! ]]> General E46 Forum colts187 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988925 Some oil facts http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988924&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 14:24:21 GMT I'm sure most of you know about this but for those who don't, hope it helps. http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Oil_Labelling_Explained ]]> General E46 Forum BROOKLYNUSA http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988924 gas smell in oil http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988923&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 14:11:57 GMT I checked my oil last night because it's leaking a bit from the oil pas gasket and it seems that there is a gas smell in the oil. I mean it's not that bad like smelling straight up gas but I do smell it bit of gas. Is this normal and if not what could be some causes. car has 122k ]]> General E46 Forum fanatic128 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988923 Sacramento Police kill suspect in custody http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988922&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 13:57:56 GMT http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/05/24/sacramento-police-investigating-death-in-custody/ ---Quote--- Video obtained by CBS13 of the arrest on the 8300 block of Folsom Boulevard shows a suspect being restrained by a male officer’s legs, while a female officer strikes him 10 times with a... http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/...th-in-custody/

Quote:

Video obtained by CBS13 of the arrest on the 8300 block of Folsom Boulevard shows a suspect being restrained by a male officer’s legs, while a female officer strikes him 10 times with a baton.

Serve and protect. ]]> General Off-Topic Act of God http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988922 Floor Mats http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988921&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 13:40:24 GMT Where is the best place to buy some front black carpeted floor mats for my silver interior? I just bought my 2001 330CI and it has rubber floor mats that don't fit so the it creeping into the gas pedal. I would like to get the stock ones since they have the carpet Velcro carpet holders, but I would consider aftermarket ones if they were nice. Any suggestions? TIA ]]> General E46 Forum 2001Silver330CI http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988921 My Sunroof Switch Just Clicks... http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988920&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 13:39:49 GMT I just bought this '03 xi, and everything seems fine, but the sunroof just clicks. I didn't pay close attention to if it's the switch or a relay. I did a search, but too many results came back.

Oh, and I bot this car 'cause Mrs said no sunroof, no buy :banghead:

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]]> General E46 Forum CORVAIRWILD http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988920 outside mirrors 12 pins wire connection, M3 mirrors replica http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988919&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 13:31:19 GMT Hi,

I'm trying to find 12 pins wire connection, does anybody have a picture or diagram for this connector?

A part of them I have:

#3 Red
#4 Green
#5 Black
#6 Gray

As I know the jack is X10313

I have seats with memory modules but I don't have the joystick with power fold button. I have read DIY topics but nobody says about 12 pins wire connection.

I bought them from the internet, from someone saying they are OEM, but they have arrived replica... anyway I'm trying to connect them...

Thanks! ]]> General E46 Forum zmeutz http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988919 <![CDATA[I like this forum but I've had bad luck]]> http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988918&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 13:06:46 GMT I've purchased 4 items from the classified section. 3 of which ended in paypal refunds. The latest takes the cake. I bought an item from a member that wasn't described properly and paypal sided with me. Here's what the member emailed me...

-seller

I honestly can't believe you claimed the innocent buyer in this situation, I CLEARLY stated it made a weird sound, it was dented because it had been mounted while the previous owner bottomed out, and posted many pictures to show it. Your business practice is that of a liar by stating I deleted my account when clearly I've been a member of E46F for 4 years..

The majority of me want's to tell you how little dignity you must have, how worthless your life must be to lie in order to regain your measly 136 dollars. You're a kid tuner, a bum, your budget it too small to play with BMW's so go back to ruining peoples reputations on b20vtech. The other part of me wants to drive to Illinois and ruin your day. Instead I'll sit here and accept your return because I don't have time to reprimand children.

Now I have the pleasure of returning your money and in exchange I get a part that may be in worse condition than when we started; sounds great! I won't be the one to make you pay for this but if you keep on the way you're going, life with eat you up and **** you out

-me

It is weird that I can't click on your ID. It just says user ID invalid. I believe you didn't delete your account because I saw you post after that. I spoke to soon in that one. Honestly I left it up to pay pay. I didn't wine or complain. Maybe you should not trust paypal anymore. Seems like they didnt believe you. Is your email an example of how a man acts?

-seller

You can play the humble card all you'd like, but the fact is you spoke like a negligent and innocent kid on the PayPal emails. Now you carry yourself as a calm and collected victim and I'm "an example?" I won't be using PayPal anymore, and if you don't change your username you won't be using E46F anymore because I will personally ruin every post you present. How's that for class? ]]> General E46 Forum Bmwdad http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988918 Beware of Virginia Scammers Neuron Sanders aka tpm3off and John Hing aka turbokanji http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988917&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 12:58:59 GMT Beware of Virginia Scammers Neuron Sanders aka tpm3off and John Hing aka turbokanji *Cliffs:* 1-8-2013: I an ad for a iPhone on E46fanatics.com, and send the seller an offer; he then sent me back a counter offer http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=962218 Image:... Beware of Virginia Scammers Neuron Sanders aka tpm3off and John Hing aka turbokanji

Cliffs:
1-8-2013: I an ad for a iPhone on E46fanatics.com, and send the seller an offer; he then sent me back a counter offer
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=962218

1-9-2013: I sent the seller a payment of $450 for the iPhone

1-10-2013: Seller confirms receipt of the payment
1-21-2013: I receive the phone and it is not at all as described, I bring the complaint to the seller and he asks me to send him the pictures
1-29-2013: Pictures were sent to the seller's email address (nmsaunders@ymail.com)
2-6-2013: Seller claims he was on vacation and will take care of everything upon his return.
2-16-2013: I shipped the phone back to the seller via USPS

2-22-2013: Seller confirms receipt of the phone
3-7-2013: Seller decides that he is going to send me the phone back, not provide a replacement, or a refund
3-7-2013: Seller acknowledges his original advertisement had misrepresented the phone
3-11-2013: Seller claims the iPhone will be shipped to me on 3-13-2013
3-25-2013: I continue to ask for a refund, and the seller continues to decline without any reason
3-26-2013: I decided to take the phone as it was because at this point having something is better than nothing
Approximately 4-10-2013: The seller and I have a phone call conversation, he informed me that he still hasn't shipped me back the phone but he plans on doing so when he gets a chance.
4-30-2013: I filed an FBI internet crime complaint against this individual in hopes of getting my money back.

His info:
Neuron Sanders
912 Colonial Ave
Williamsburg, VA 23185
7578498913
nmsaunders@ymail.com

Paypal Resolution Center:
I have spoken to Paypal's Resolution Center numerous times about this, and while they agree that the seller is clearly in the wrong here, they claim that because too much time has passed since the original payment, they can no longer do anything to help me.

Conversation logs:
While I did not record the various times I have spoken to this guy on the phone, I did log the text message conversations we had. It’s a 10 page document which is too long to post, so if anyone wants to see the entire text message conversation, simply send me your email address and I’ll send it right over.

Proof that he is also turbokanji:
(Screenshots are provided before these guys delete the posts)

He is now selling his m3 here:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=776843

If anyone knows this guy, have him call/text me, all I want is my money back.

-Chauncey
201.839.6119 ]]> Mid Atlantic ILLuSioNz X http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988917 handbrake not working http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988916&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 12:50:08 GMT any ideas??? just fitted rear pads and discs all went really smoothly but now the handbrake does not work any ideas what i have done wrong??? any ideas??? just fitted rear pads and discs all went really smoothly but now the handbrake does not work any ideas what i have done wrong??? ]]> General E46 Forum honda1979@hotmail. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988916 Austin new owner! http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988915&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 10:15:04 GMT Hi everyone! Thought I'd make it official and intro. I just bought my first BMW and am loving it! I'm from NYC originally and didn't drive until moving to Austin a few years ago. Long story short- I got a sweet little beetle as my first car, and now I've graduated to the high life. This is my 525 (2006). I've nick named him James (Dean).Attachment 507443

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]]> New Member Introductions AnguisetteGem http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988915 coolant leak from rear of head . 318 m43 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988914&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 09:17:39 GMT Hi I have a 2000 e46 318 with the M43 TU motor. I have noticed a small leak dripping from the bell housing . I have traced it back to a water fitting behind the cylinder head. The fitting seems chalky and not in very good condition. Does anyone know how is the best way to change this fitting. Do... Hi I have a 2000 e46 318 with the M43 TU motor. I have noticed a small leak dripping from the bell housing . I have traced it back to a water fitting behind the cylinder head. The fitting seems chalky and not in very good condition. Does anyone know how is the best way to change this fitting. Do you remove the exhaust and tackle it from below or work from the top. Are there any secrets to doing this. Thanks Brendan. ]]> General E46 Forum Brendanbms http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988914 first bmw 2000 e46 318 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988913&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 09:08:03 GMT Hi I have just bought my first bmw (2000 e46 318) and plan to do most of the work myself if possible so I joined the forum. It seems very good .Talk to you soon. Hi I have just bought my first bmw (2000 e46 318) and plan to do most of the work myself if possible so I joined the forum. It seems very good .Talk to you soon. ]]> New Member Introductions Brendanbms http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988913 Lol http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988912&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 08:43:20 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwrkKH1V2pU THIS VID IS PRETTY FUNNY. ITS ME ND MY FRIENDS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwrkKH1V2pU THIS VID IS PRETTY FUNNY. ITS ME ND MY FRIENDS ]]> General E46 Forum abeamas http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988912 <![CDATA['Geek's 2005 Alpine White 330i Progress Thread]]> http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988911&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 07:51:31 GMT Hello everyone. I've been lurking here in these forums for a few weeks now. I just bought a 2005 E46 330i with a Premium & Sport package for 10K. I purchased the car from the original owner (older gentleman). He bought the car brand new for his wife who daily drove the car up until they purchased a brand new 328i 3 months ago. They maintained the car meticulously during their ownership. He provided me with all the maintenance records. The car is in excellent shape mechanically and aesthetically (minus the original kidney grilles breaking off and the missing fog light cover bezel). Interior is mint as well. The car had 100K miles and was always garaged in their beautiful home. What's funny is that when I went over to his house to look at the car and test drive it, the car was in the garage under a car cover while the new car sat outside.

Enough with the talk, here's some pictures of when I brought it home for the first time:

As you can see he had the grilles tie wrapped together so they wouldn't fly off and the fog light bezel was missing. He said they broke just a few months back but he was getting rid of the car so he didn't see a need to purchase a new set, which I didn't mind at all because I had plans for the car.

My goal for this car was to change the look of the car in a subtle way but not change the body lines or the classic look of the car. I'm not into the amber lights on white cars look. I like the "clear" lights look especially on white cars, therefore I purchased quite a few items the first week I owned the car; clear corners, clear sidemarkers, red/clear/red (RCR) rear lights, black grills, replaced the headlight covers, and a rear trunk lip. I also live in the San Fernando Valley area which gets really hot in the summer, so I need tint, especially when I drive this car with my kids in the back. I got 35% Leumar tint front and rear. I wanted a classy look and at the same time, try and reduce the chance of cops pulling me over.

Here's how the car currently sits: (The lighting sucked when I took these pics so I apologize for the washed out images. I'll have to do a real photoshoot when I finish the other upgrades I have planned.)

As for future modification plans, I will be upgrading the headlights to FXR projectors. As you all know, most of the later E46's have the ZKW headlights where the projectors brown out. Well the light output of mine at night is horrible so I'm biting the bullet and purchasing FXR 3.0 projectors and having Lightwerkz install them for me. There's at least a 2 week wait time but at least I put down my deposit so I'm in line to get this mod done soon. I also purchased a set of brake ducts that fit underneath the foglight area. I purchased them from EAS and it should be here in a few weeks. I'll take pics of the car with the ducts on after I get them painted. I'd also like to get ZHP wheels if I find a deal I can't pass up. Other than that, any future funding for the car will be placed on maintenance and gas so I can enjoy the car. I want to keep this car "stock" as I already love the way it drives. So smooth, yet it definitely has a sporty feel. I will not modify the performance of this car. I have a "race" car in my garage that I use for weekend canyon runs and modify on the side for fun.

Thanks for looking! ]]> The Showroom snowboardgeek1 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988911