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Hi guys I have a Z3 with a 4speed auto in it and the M52B20TU engine in it. The engine is a sweet runner with only 95km on it so happy to leave it there for the time being. I am looking at options for some useful upgrades and want to know if upgrading the old 4 speed to the newer 5 speed auto is doable. Is the gearbox a straight bolt on? Whats involved with the electronics? Is there anything else I should know about here? I am aware that a manual g/box would be a better way to go but I would like to explore all options before I start and I have always been impressed with these 5 speed autos in any E46 I have driven. Any advice here would be great. Many thanks.

I may have a 240 here - though I understand it has 260 ratios. I would need to dig back and read up on the notes that came with it. I am in Invercargill though!

Haha I remember the day when I first saw this Identity Crisis on wheels - it was my aunty's funeral and this guy rocks up in this. I forgot all about my aunty..... Oh and check out the Motorsport Monsoon shield !! Where can I get one of those - I know someone who would really really like one lol

K75S - would add a pic but every time I try and upload one it fails with a msg to ask admin to check permissions...

Thanks Allan - a good read. They certainly seem to have their share of problems!! Though when I look on trademe they still seem to be doing 200 thou plus. I do most of my own maintenance - something I enjoy. Have driven the 320i with the 2.2 motor and really, that is all the power I need. Currently looking at a 320i with various motorsports bits and pieces. Thanks everyone for your views and assistance - will post up a pic as soon as I actually get something. Looking forward to once again having two Bimmers in the garage!!

Alright - great info there and something to go on. Many thanks everyone.

Good info guys - many thanks. It will be a 6 cyl. Quick question, I took one out today for a run and while it went really well, the temp gauge only got up to around the quarter mark over a 20km run (though it is winter down here and the temp I think was only 2 degrees today lol)

Thanks for that - are there any other ppl out there with the E46 that have an opinion on thee things, what to look for etc etc? Cheers

Hi guys - I may be in the market shortly for an E46 (round 03 - 04). Probably a 318i but also may consider 320i. I am not familiar with these models so am looking for some advice on what to look for etc etc. Any advice would be appreciated.

I rekon this thread should be stickied so that anyone wanting to quit smoking can refer to it. Lots of really good information, inspiration and advice throughout.

There is a complete defence to not displaying a current vehicle rego in the transport act - basically there to cover the rego being sent out in the post etc - I think from memory you have seven days from the time you pay for the rego until you have to have it on your car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZxn1F45Y5o Thought this was a laugh (hope it hasnt been posted already..)

It the head games that get you, thats what the book eliminates, or at least helps you cope with. Get into that book Glen - read it every night, you will find that it helps maintain the motivation.

Do you smoke in the car? Even with the windows down, cigarette smoke will create a haze within a week or so.

I have always thought the E36 the ugly duckling of the BMW range - basically its the headlights I dislike. Wouldn't stop me buying one though...