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  2. Posted · Edited by **Ewie** · Report reply

    What radio? Reverse/Business/Professional/Naviagtion

    What car? Coupe/Cabrio/Touring/Limo

    What genenration? Old pre Sept 2001/New post Sept 2001

    I have wiring for everything, but you need to narrow down the options a bit

    OK, assume 318ti with Business radio, pre Sept 2001:

    Pin 4 on the radio main connector = TelMute (black wire). Connect to ground to mute the radio.

    The telephone provisions on the E46 provide for a separate telephone speaker on the drivers side footwell, in the cover under the dash, above the feet.

    There is no telephone audio input to the radio system

    You can choose to either have a separate speaker or tap into the radio system to access, say, the front driver's side speakers. Some systems eg FastMute provide for this.

    Hi Jochen.. you were close it's a 318ti with business radio/MD head unit August 2002 (update version) with the large 17(?) pin connector on the back. I had the radio out a while ago but didn't count the pins.

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    Hey all, was wondering if anyone would have a wiring diagram for an E46? I want to install my Nokia handsfree carkit in my compact so that it mutes the stereo and works through the car speakers rather than installing a seperate speaker etc.. also need to ID the ignition and battery wires... I have all the install instructions for the kit, just need the car-related info.

    Any tips??

    Cheers

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    Thought I'd toss my ten cents in the ring here and offer my thanks to a sponsor also...

    On Johno's reccommendation I had a new set of Bridgestone Potenza RE001's fitted to my new toy today.. and I cannot believe the difference over the original tyres... drives way better, little (if any) tracking and they are oh so silent.... just brilliant. Great service from the guy's over at Penrose and a great price as well.. could'nt be happier.

    Big thanks Johno, really appreciate it.

  8. Posted · Edited by **Ewie** · Report reply

    Why ??

    Because despite being loosened the vent won't come out. I think it's because of the linkage (middle wheel that controls the warm/cold air mix) that I need to get to and disconnect first. Problem is, as far as I can tell, that the "casing unit" that houses the radio and climate control console needs to come out. Radio's out.. no problem, but can't see how to remove the climate console....

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    Hey all... being a newbi BM owner, I'm starting to relaise that not all BM's are created equal when it comes to wheel fitment. So, what basic things do I need to know or understand before looking at new wheels for my E46 compact?

    For example, I'm looking for some M5 style wheel like this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=218407542 in either 17" or 18". These ones the guy aparently bought for his 3 series (not sure which version) and they don't fit??

    Any help would be appreciated

    Cheers

    Ewie

  17. Posted · Edited by **Ewie** · Report reply

    A little OT I know but the MAF isn't that ideal a solution if you planning on using performance filters, especially like K&N or other oil impregnated versions. My 2005 Subaru Legacy GTB ran an MAF and I had a K&N filter installed, as reccommended by Wingers at the time.. anyhoo about a month or so later the car started running really rough and would "surge".. took it into Wingers to check it out and waddya know, the MAF was malfunctioning because of fine oil mist depositing on the wire sensor.... Winger initially were'nt going to cover it under warrenty until I produced a reciept showing they were the ones that fitted it in the first place.

    Just thought I'd mention it...

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    Please note that an N42 (which is your motor) is very different from a M42 when you go hunting for mods

    thanks for the tip Glenn

    Another good place for other information is the wiki:

    BMW N42 Motor

    But take it with a grain of salt unless you can back it up from somewhere else. I once read an article on subaru legacies that said the turbo version wasn't available standard in a RHD model. Oddly enough, my friend owns one, as do many other people in NZ.

    Ahh, right so mine would be the N42B20 then?? 1996cc

    Hmm, I've owned a couple of Legacies, both of which were turbos... one import, one NZ new... although the Aussies did stop bringing in the "Liberty RS Turbo" as it is called there after about 1996 (ish) until only a few years ago....

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    Oh well, I guess I'll find out as I go... it's also a 2ltr (M44?) not a 1.8 as discussed previously.. maybe a turbo could be in the horizon.... for now I'll just play around with what I've got and see where it takes me.

    You're right though you'll never get back what you spend.. I spent a small fortune restoring my GT way back when, and did'nt get anything like the money I spent when I sold it. Although I was in a "had to sell it" situation back then, wish I still had it today as they're worth a lot of money to collectors these days. I saw one go at auction in Melbourne for $98K AUD

  24. Posted · Edited by **Ewie** · Report reply

    Nice car but dunno about the orange under the hood or the headlight setup... is that a facelift thing? Not that onto it with E46s :rolleyes:

    That's the googly eyes on the E46 compact... very different to the sedans and coupes. I wasn't too sure about it myself but they're growing on me...

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    His car is Re-Map..able.

    Thanks for that Apex, will definatly be giving those guy's a call, my last full build-up project was a 68 XT GT Falcon many moons ago and it had no ECU's, electronic gizmos or anything like that to worry about compared to modern cars so i figured there'd have to be some sort of "hack" available.

    If you don't think it's worthwhile then that's your opinion and not really of importance to the thread.

    There could also be a really good reason they've bought a 318ti. The next ti in the series is the 325ti. It could well be that they don't want the extra fuel usage or the extra two cylinders brought about with a 325 or maybe they are incredibly hard to find, or maybe they feel a 2.5 doesn't fit their primary requirements. Does this mean they aren't allowed to get upgrades for it? Should modifications be restricted to only a certain model of car? If so does that mean you shouldn't be allowed to modify your 328 because its not an M3?

    Thanks for the backup DarkWolf... I chose the compact (mainly) because of the shape... simple as that, I like it and while a 325 might have been preferable, fact is there ain't many around in E46 spec, infact there's only one listed in Trademe and that's in Tauranga, done 113K and nearly $20K... too much for my budget, especially as long term it'll become a project car and I'd still be looking at spending more money on it anyway. Besides, who say's I can't slip a 2.5 into it later?? The M-Sport version also comes with the half suede sort interior, all of which is in mint condition in mine so there's nothing to be done to the interior later on.

    If money was no object I'd be onto one of the 850Csi's that are around at the moment but who's got $80K+ to shell out on a car and then more money to re-build or modify it?? Not me. I think a compact with some clever mods could be a very nimble little hillclimber.. and it's different.

    Personally i think it's rather stupid to retrospectively say - YOUR A RETARD YOU BOUGHT THE WRONG CAR!... 

    Given that he's specifically asked about mod's to this particular car not some car that someone else things he should have bought, i think it should stay relavent to the topic at hand which supprisingly is modifications to improve the performance to a E46 318ti...

    The class he wants to compete in might also come into play... Given that with the 1.7x and 1.4x rules for forced induction 1.6, 1.8, and 2.0 turbo's all fall into the same group 2500+ or more typically 2000+cc whooo nothing like competing with 300+hp cars in the 325... Nothing like getting your ass spanked every time you turn upto an event... 

    Given that he's also said he wants to swap the engine/trans out later the above is kinda pointless but i really wanted to say that as it makes me feel that much better when the 1.9ltr pug is faster on twisty roads...

    If you can buy the second engine soon then you can strip it down and take your time doing the rebuild and fit/buy parts as you can afford them... Beers and Pizza = great inticement to get people to come over and help with required work... 

    I'd personally look at makin the car go around corners better and stopping better before looking at the power of the car. Then look at a manual conversion (all the better if the gearbox mates up the engine you want to swap in), i know with some other brands going from auto to manual completely transforms the car, the car is markably faster although there is no change in engine power just better utilization of that power. For hillclimbs the above would be of more benifit than any power increase you make... 

    Totally agree... first order of business, if you look at my original post is to do simple tweaky stuff, like chiptuning, exhaust and air to make it a little less aesthmatic and then develop a plan for the longer term project starting with suspension, brakes and wheels. The engine/box build will start when I've got the funds to buy a long motor and strip it down.. over beer and pizza sounds like a plan, good to see that currency works on this side of the ditch too.

    it's all about bang for buck - modding a 1.8 compact auto makes no sense whatsoever, but the time you have spent money on it to get it decent you could have bought a MUCH better car in the first place.

    why not just leave it standard, enjoy it for what it is and when/if you feel like more just get a different car.

    and don't even get me started about re-sale values of modded 1.8 BMW's....

    Appreciate your opinon, but "decent" is a relative term... and who said it'll stay a 1.8 auto?? It might, it might not.. Haven't thought that far ahead yet. Plus I bought with the express purpose of becoming a project.. who know's what it'll morph into later on??

    Thanks everyone for the constructive comment though, really appreciate it

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