Smac01 12 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) I recently bought an E46 325i wagon, and hadn't put any photos up yet. Today I finished polishing the lip on the wheels to remove clear coat imperfections, so took a couple of photos. (Not the iPhone's best work, but gives an idea) It's got: 18" M-parallel wheels Remus quad exhaust Bilstein shortened shocks Black grille, tints etc. Edited May 6, 2012 by brunch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Looking real nice Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andre3000 55 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Stunning!! clip of the exhaust note? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Likey likey!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Very nice indeed. Although I think the rear exhaust hangs down a bit too much. Got another angle of the back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 awesome mate, m-parallels suite the touring perfect. ^ would also be keen to see another view of the quad exhaust Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 wow you made it look way better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Looks great - certainly better with these wheels than the ones you got it with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Cheers guys. The exhaust sounds similar to my old 330i, maybe 15% louder. It's just a good rumble. Also, I don't have any more photos of the back at the moment. The exhaust does sit low, but it looks better in person than in those photos! *Edit* A quick Google found this, which is the same setup. Edited May 6, 2012 by brunch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 I normally dont like wagons but this one is nice. Must be those M-Pars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted May 9, 2012 Sits tough, needs a M57TUD30 transplant kgo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac001 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2012 very ncie! Keep up the good work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 After a road trip last weekend, the wagon got a clean today. Here are some photos (including the Remus as asked). Nothing new since the last photos - money has been spent on maintenance instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 Cant go wrong with an E46 Touring! Although, just my opinion but I would work at getting the exhaust tips to sit 1-2" higher, more in the black cut out so they sit level with the bottom of the bumper, then they would look more at home. Although I guess your limited with the space for how high they can sit with the tyre well being there. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 Yeah I did briefly consider it, but space is pretty limited as you suggested. Also then the tips would sit quite close to the paintwork as opposed to the black diffuser which I don't really want to modify. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 Yeah fair call. On your touring is the diffuser section removable or a fixed part of the bumper? Curious as at the moment on my E36 bumper I am having the diffuser part that can be removed modified by the panel shop guys to make way for the twin exhaust outlets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 That's one sexy touring, nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 Yep nice Simon. My only constructive critisizm too is that the exhausts would look more integrated being higher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 Could you reduce the tip diameter a little maybe, what are they?. As it might give you the clearance you need to tuck them up with out spoiling the look just a thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 Cheers guys. Michael, RealOEM says the diffuser is a separate piece, and is shared between the touring & sedan. I could look into doing that with the exhaust I guess. I quite like the Remus tips, so would be more inclined to raise them and try manipulating them inwards slightly, then just cutting more of the diffuser away. At the moment it doesn't bother me enough though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 since everyone is putting their 2c in.... I would have gone for single tips on each side, per the Motorsport kitted E9* 335i/d's It is a very smart looking wagon, good work on keeping the mods tasteful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) Yeah I actually didn't put the exhaust on - the previous owner did. Cheers though - it's just so good having a wagon. Edited July 14, 2012 by brunch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Yeah I actually didn't put the exhaust on - the previous owner did. Cheers though - it's just so good having a wagon. It's beautiful! If you're concerned about the exhaust aesthetics, I'll just leave this here... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 really nice wagon Simon. I appreciate subtle improvements. But I have to agree with the exhaust tip comments...just not quite right. The black wagon shows the way to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Cheers guys - that black one is a good example. Might have to go check there's no reason not to... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
