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Allan's E46
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| About My E46: I purchased my 2000 323CI (convertible) in May 2008, after owning my E36 for 1 year. I had a second daily transportation car that I wanted to get rid of so I thought why not buy another BMW. Just need to get some photos posted of my E46 now for the top of this page and a photo album. My E46 had 77,500 miles on it when I bought it and was in great shape for the year except for a few cosmetic items that resulted from someone using too strong of chemicals while cleaning the interior. The console parts have a painted surface that can be damaged if a strong cleaner is used. I ended up replacing the console and a few of the trays that are part of the console. I am already viewing all the websites (under my Links) to find the upgrades that I want to do to this car. Now the fun is just beginning. So in this E46 section of Allans' Garage I will list future planned modifications and upgrades, and add DIY (Do it yourself) pages as I complete the modifications and the steps that I took to complete them along with photos. My Stock BMW 323CI configuration: Exterior- Interior- Titanium Silver Paint Code 354 Business CD Radio Alarm System HID Headlights Memory Seats & Mirrors Homelink 205/55/R16 wheels Power Windows/Locks Rollover Protection Powertrain- 2.5 Ltr. Engine Automatic with Manual Steptronic ASC+ DSC Modifications & Upgrades Planned: Exterior- Interior- M-Techic/or M3 Front Fascia not completed Black Cube/or Carbon Fiber Trim not completed Rear Spoiler not completed XM integrated Radio completed 5/5/08 18" BMW Wheels Installed 18" ZHP Xenon Lighting not completed Xenon Driving Light Bulbs not completed Carbon Fiber Instrument Face not completed LED Taillights not completed Chrome Gauge Trim Rings completed 6/20/08 Aux Audio Input not completed New Leather Seats/Front not completed Radio Bluetooth integration not completed Powertrain- Dinan Cold Air System completed 6/24/08 (review coming soon) Dinan Stage 2 Software completed 6/25/08 (review coming soon) Dinan Exhaust System Contacted Dinan, this is not recommended for Convertibles (Droning) |
| DIY Articles: Resetting the Oil Service Indicator: To reset the oil life indicator do the following steps 1. Hold down the left instrument cluster button 2. Turn the ignition key to position #1 3. Hold down the button for approx 5 seconds, reset Oil Service will be display, release the button, the rest will flash. 4. The reset Oil Service will flash, push the button again, and end SIA will be displayed. 5. Then the oil Service will be changed to amount of miles remaining. (on my car it showed 15525 miles.) Added 05/27/08 |
