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      01-13-2018, 09:39 AM   #1
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Sold the E46 for an F30 Msport (build thread)

Hey guys, on Monday Oct 25th, I officially sold the E46. I've had her for nine years on the dot and with a promotion at work and time for something newer I was able to sell it for a decent price and acquired my new car during the selling process.

On Fanatics for nine years and ten on Bimmerfest. I have made many many new friends that I still carry to this day either in person or helping them out online.

Started with a stock 330i, no sport package, only premium package. After years of various modding, few different bumpers I finally obtained the look I was happy with on the car. M-tech 2 all around, OZ lightweight wheels, tinted windows, black grills and a clean interior.

A lot of my miles put on the car were from going to car meets all over the Northeast. And many of those meets were setup by me which I'm proud to say all went well. In 2013 I drove with my friend Jakub from NYC to LA to Bimmerfest West. What an incredible journey.... 6000 miles in 10 days, tiring driving but worth every second with the reward of seeing this beautiful country.


- 2013 F30 328i 58k miles
- M sport
- 6 speed
- Estoril blue

Car already has tinted windows, black grills, a prototype Injen exhaust, extra multimedia interface and front camera. The sale came with a set of winter wheels with snow tires, weather tech trunk mat and OEM BMW rubber mats for the cabin.

My friend and I drove to Boston on Saturday to check it out and I fell in love with the car. I had BMW do a PPI and I drove the car today from Boston to NYC today and I had a blast. So comfortable but yet it can hold its ground in the corners and the power is more than enough for me. Of course I will slowly mod it but with a decade of owning my E46 I know what mistakes not to make when modding so each purchase will be tactically planned/thought out.









For those interested in what mods I plan to do here is a rough draft list which also includes any maintenance that I will do now.


This year:
- Engine, transmission and diff oil changes within two weeks
- Code the auto start/top OFF
- D1S Osram CBI bulbs
- BMW wheel locks
- Cabin filter
- Motorized front plate holder

- Probably an Injen intake or a high flow drop in filter
- Gofastbits diverter valve
- Wrap the wood trim to something else. Not sure yet as to what or if to get the OEM silver trim

Early next year:
- Front brakes or BMW performance brakes all around

- OEM LCI tail lights
- Front bumper lip
- Carbon trunk lip
- Maybe a finned rear bumper diffuser
- Apex SM10 18x8.5 wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires
- Widescreen navigation screen retrofit

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      01-13-2018, 09:49 AM   #2
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So far done as of today:

- New windshield from the previous owner
- M3 steering wheel
- Pperformance rear diffuser and blacked out reflectors
- Retractable plate holder from Amazon
- OEM LCI tail lights
- Installed/hardwired front/rear dashcam, V1 radar detector, laser jammers, ham radio
- Swapped the winter tires to the stock wheels and sold the winter wheels
- Full clay bar/ceramic wax/sealant detailing
- Injen intake
- Gofastbits DV+ diverter valve which will be installed next week











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Nice shots, the car looks clean! I also came from an E46 (330i ZHP) and so far I'm satisfied with F30. Sometimes I do miss the handling and feel of the E46 but I think all that will change after I get my Springs + Shocks installed on my F30.
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kpeng from E46fanatics sends his regards.
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Nice shots, the car looks clean! I also came from an E46 (330i ZHP) and so far I'm satisfied with F30. Sometimes I do miss the handling and feel of the E46 but I think all that will change after I get my Springs + Shocks installed on my F30.
Thanks! Yup agree with you on that but compared to the other newer cars out there now the F30 is great.

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      01-13-2018, 11:36 AM   #6
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Very nice, good shots!
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First of all, congratulations on your new car. It looks great and I'm glad you are happy with the transition from the E46.

Having had two E39 540's for a total of 9 years that I loved, switching to the F30 was a big change. Like you, I embraced the change. I think the F30 with M-sport with go flat tires is an amazing car.

Yes, the F30 feels a bit different to drive, mostly the electonic steering. But it didn't take a month for me to get used to the difference and I haven't looked back. 4 years now with my F30 and its all smiles.

Best of luck with your new ride.
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Very nice, good shots!
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First of all, congratulations on your new car. It looks great and I'm glad you are happy with the transition from the E46.

Having had two E39 540's for a total of 9 years that I loved, switching to the F30 was a big change. Like you, I embraced the change. I think the F30 with M-sport with go flat tires is an amazing car.

Yes, the F30 feels a bit different to drive, mostly the electonic steering. But it didn't take a month for me to get used to the difference and I haven't looked back. 4 years now with my F30 and its all smiles.

Best of luck with your new ride.
Much appreciated It did take some getting used to but it does drive very well, especially in the twisty mountain roads. Can't wait for the lightweight wheels and summer tires when the season comes.
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Congrats on a beautiful F30!
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Looks fantastic! LCI tails are mandatory, I gotta get em for mine.

Hey random question I'm noticing your gauge clusters have the small lcd in the center. Don't the 328's and up have the lcd that stretches across the lower side of the speedometer and rpm gauge (or is that an option)?

Mine for example:
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Whoa, that’s a username I haven’t seen in a while! I remember you from e46fanatics! Congrats on the upgrade
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Looks fantastic! LCI tails are mandatory, I gotta get em for mine.

Hey random question I'm noticing your gauge clusters have the small lcd in the center. Don't the 328's and up have the lcd that stretches across the lower side of the speedometer and rpm gauge (or is that an option)?

Mine for example:
I don't think so. The f30s have that have nav have the screen that stretches to the right, and the f30s that don't only have the small box in the middle, like his blue 328. I don't think any f30s in the US have the screen on the cluster that extends from the speed to the rpm gauge. I even got a new 330 loaner from the dealer and it only extended to the right
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Congrats on a beautiful F30!


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Looks fantastic! LCI tails are mandatory, I gotta get em for mine.
They make a world of a difference to the rear! Thanks man

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Whoa, that’s a username I haven’t seen in a while! I remember you from e46fanatics! Congrats on the upgrade
What's up man! I'm still on fanatics as a moderator. Coming up on 10 years over there
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Nice colour F30
I haven't been on E46fanitics since I sold my M3 in 2010
I can see the dual laser heads on your bumper, are you running LI or ALP?
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I haven't been on E46fanitics since I sold my M3 in 2010
I can see the dual laser heads on your bumper, are you running LI or ALP?
Good catch ALP's. I still have to install the rear heads but I have to figure out how to trim the bottom of the trunk lid to run the wires through.
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Are you on RDF? You need 3 heads to tame the dragon, or a TX head
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Are you on RDF? You need 3 heads to tame the dragon, or a TX head
Yes I am I've been meaning to get the TX head. I'll revisit it in the spring. Still need to find a spot for it as well.
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Thanks man

Hopefully you can make it out to Eurofest at Lime Rock this June
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Congrats! Where's your exhaust tips? I may have some OEM chrome for sale if you're interested, lol cheap too
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Nice man!
LCI tails look so good. I really want to grab some but hoping the price comes down as they become more available. Also, curious on the shadow edition tails once they are available to buy. Looks like you can build a Sport shadow edition on bmw website.
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