Proffitt's e46 320d Coop - LED's & Silver bulbs

[Proffitt]

Well, i'm back in an e46 after so much regret of selling my old Coupe!


Travelled to Cheshire to see and buy this lovely Coupe...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/320d/1.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/320d/3.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/320d/2.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/320d/5.jpg


Pics were taken off the advert and will have to get some fresh pics of my own when I have time and the weather is better.

Absolutely bog standard and with the cloth seats which I wanted from day one.


Plans atm:
Leave it and just maintain it.
No mods planned so far, but I would love to lower it and add some 32's on maybe next year :P


Comments?

[vtcarl]

Nice car. Do these have the swirl flaps?? If so get th removed as these break and can damage the engine. You can get the blanking plates for them, but I can't remember who sells them.

[Lewis1600]

Perfer your old BM :)


This is nice though tom! really like it!

[Brettles1986]

A BMW without leather is not a BMW for me, looks nice from the outside though, in fact one of my favourite cars these are.

[Proffitt]

Nice car. Do these have the swirl flaps?? If so get th removed as these break and can damage the engine. You can get the blanking plates for them, but I can't remember who sells them.

Yes the swirl flaps will be getting removed :)


Perfer your old BM :)

This is nice though tom! really like it!

Thanks Lewis :)
What do you prefer?


A BMW without leather is not a BMW for me, looks nice from the outside though, in fact one of my favourite cars these are.

Didn't want leather. Leather is nice to look at and it's classy but on a hot day they get so hot and sweaty, especially on long drives.
These cloth seats are so much more comfy than leathers :D

[Giraffe]

Lovely car mate, very jealous! I have to agree with the cloth vs leather. Leather SEEMS more upmarket, but personally I think it's a pain in the arse. Having said that, the seats in my car are incredible, although not sure if the leather contributes to it or not. Easier to clean though, which is about the only bonus...

[Brettles1986]

Lovely car mate, very jealous! I have to agree with the cloth vs leather. Leather SEEMS more upmarket, but personally I think it's a pain in the arse. Having said that, the seats in my car are incredible, although not sure if the leather contributes to it or not. Easier to clean though, which is about the only bonus...

Yeah any stains in cloth seats needs a lot of work to remove whereas leather is very easy to clean.

I don't think it takes a lot away from these motors though, very nice looking cars.

[LSOfreak]

i see what you mean about leather tbh! ive always thought this when driving the e93

The leather seats feel too firm for long drives

[Giraffe]

Looks like the bolsters are alcantara as well, which always looks really nice IMO. I really like the interior actually, most important part of a car for me. Always thought the E46's had boring interiors though, unless it was different for the earlier models like 2001/2002

[Brettles1986]

Looks like the bolsters are alcantara as well, which always looks really nice IMO. I really like the interior actually, most important part of a car for me. Always thought the E46's had boring interiors though, unless it was different for the earlier models like 2001/2002

I don't understand the horrible orange glow behind the clocks. Thought they may have spruced that up, even a white glow behind it would have been nicer.

[Proffitt]

Lovely car mate, very jealous! I have to agree with the cloth vs leather. Leather SEEMS more upmarket, but personally I think it's a pain in the arse. Having said that, the seats in my car are incredible, although not sure if the leather contributes to it or not. Easier to clean though, which is about the only bonus...

Thanks Dave. Defo agree with the leather :)


i see what you mean about leather tbh! ive always thought this when driving the e93

The leather seats feel too firm for long drives

Another one for cloth seats :y:


Looks like the bolsters are alcantara as well, which always looks really nice IMO. I really like the interior actually, most important part of a car for me. Always thought the E46's had boring interiors though, unless it was different for the earlier models like 2001/2002

Yes the bolsters are alcantara too :y:
I love the interior, seats are very very comfy. Do not miss my heated leather recaros in my golf.


I don't understand the horrible orange glow behind the clocks. Thought they may have spruced that up, even a white glow behind it would have been nicer.

Yes this is one thing that bugs me, in an '05 plate BMW they have plane boring dials with old crap orange looking lights!! Defo needed something modern :D

[Lewis1600]

Ermmmm the other one had CSL wheels and lows :)

Ive gone off the wheels it has now cause every 316 and 318 has them lol

Like I said in GC, this could be better :)

[Aaron]

Looks nice Tom. What are the 320d like?

[DanViner]

Alcantara seats nice guessin its the msport edition then

nice cheeky re-map and some extra black on the front and will be just as nice as the last one

I am awaiting the sale of the golf then ill be on the hunt for one of these but may settle with a petrol one

[Simon]

I like it :y:

[mattknight1984]

Nice mate, what's the mileage on it? Hard to find decent mileage one these days.

How are you finding the performance compared to the petrol?

[craigy_87]

I really like it and I quite like the cloth interior, my e46 has a full black leather interior an tbh I dont like it but then that might be because its only se spec an the seats aint supportive at all!

[Proffitt]

Ermmmm the other one had CSL wheels and lows :)

Ive gone off the wheels it has now cause every 316 and 318 has them lol

Like I said in GC, this could be better :)

In time this will be better ;)


Looks nice Tom. What are the 320d like?

Cheers Aaron, the 320d are good actually.
They are no 330d but they still pull well and don't lack performance but if performance is what you want then a 330d is where it's at. The 320d only has 4 cylinders and 150bhp.
They are great on fuel though :y:


Alcantara seats nice guessin its the msport edition then

nice cheeky re-map and some extra black on the front and will be just as nice as the last one

I am awaiting the sale of the golf then ill be on the hunt for one of these but may settle with a petrol one

Maybe next year I will de cat it, fmic and map it but not untill next year :)
If you get a petrol one, defo get a 330 petrol :)


I like it :y:

Cheers Simon.


Nice mate, what's the mileage on it? Hard to find decent mileage one these days.

How are you finding the performance compared to the petrol?

Mileage is 103k but has a full BMW history so mileage wasn't really an issue :D
Performance wise it's not the best but doesn't lack it.
Has 150bhp and 250 torque so pulls well.

[Karlb1]

You and Dom can be butt buddies now!

Nice example tbh. I quite like the seats but I think the door cards let the interior down.

[Proffitt]

You and Dom can be butt buddies now!

Nice example tbh. I quite like the seats but I think the door cards let the interior down.

Yes we need a meet in the BMWs :)

Thanks mate, I love the interior :D

[Lewis1600]

You better make it better then :D

My mate has a 330ci Msport I like it dont get me wrong looks good, interior is nice.. It sounds good.

But for 227bhp the power is too smooth so it doesnt feel fast. Even though it beat my mates MK2 golf 20VT running 210bhp.. It just doesnt feel quick atall lol.

ASW time sorry...
Just finished cleaning it at mine :P
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/lewis1600/DSCF0048.jpg

[Proffitt]

You better make it better then :D

My mate has a 330ci Msport I like it dont get me wrong looks good, interior is nice.. It sounds good.

But for 227bhp the power is too smooth so it doesnt feel fast. Even though it beat my mates MK2 golf 20VT running 210bhp.. It just doesnt feel quick atall lol.

ASW time sorry...
Just finished cleaning it at mine :P
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/lewis1600/DSCF0048.jpg

I love Imola Red, such a nice colour. Shame people price them at silly money!!


2 new rear tyres have been ordered, just maintenance for now :)

[Proffitt]

Not really an update but thought I'd share...

Nice new Nankang NS2's

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/Willy_Proffitt/44e5eedb.jpg

I know they are a budget tyre but for the money and reviews I thought I would try them, so far so good :)


Well I've been thinking about mods and I just can not help my self :P lmao

So my plans are:
Lower the front a little, I think the rear is fine atm
Spacers all around
Aux cable fitted to the OE head unit
New BMW badges
Silver tech bulbs on the front
6k Xenons

They are in no order and I will proberly add / remove some in time :)

I am in no rush to do any of the above but the front ride height is starting to bug me :P lmao


Thanks

[Lewis1600]

Awaits *just ordered coilovers* :D

[Simon0014]

Shows I haven't been on here much recently completely missed this thread until now! I had a incline you'd go back to a black one even though I said not to :P

Just don't jack it in if you get bored and regret it again yeah!! haha

[Proffitt]

Awaits *just ordered coilovers* :D

I will be getting coilovers just for the fact they are reasonably priced and I can adjust them when ever I want :oops:


Shows I haven't been on here much recently completely missed this thread until now! I had a incline you'd go back to a black one even though I said not to :P

Just don't jack it in if you get bored and regret it again yeah!! haha

Haha I know :( I was after a grey one but all the grey owners think their colour is far superior and over price it. This black one came up and just had to have it, looks amazing once cleaned :D

I wont be selling this one any time soon :p

[Brettles1986]

I will be getting coilovers just for the fact they are reasonably priced and I can adjust them when ever I want :oops:




Haha I know :( I was after a grey one but all the grey owners think their colour is far superior and over price it. This black one came up and just had to have it, looks amazing once cleaned :D

I wont be selling this one any time soon :p

* Awaits "I've sold it and just bought another MK4 Golf" :homme:

[Proffitt]

* Awaits "I've sold it and just bought another MK4 Golf"

Hahaha no chance :homme:

[Proffitt]

Took advantage of the weather and my afternoon off work so have the car a clean in and out :)

There are no before pics but it was dirty...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/330cb3ba.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/8fbdc13c.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/71f4ff3c.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/55a27da5.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/1389f82f.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/3c684efa.jpg


And a nice reflection shot:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/f59915ad.jpg


Need to get some new side lights too:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/233fc8b2.jpg


Apologies to the clean freak for the lack of tyre shine as I had run out :(


Comments?

[Dom]

I see your MPG, and I raise you with;
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx294/Domleydon/photo-16.jpg

Love this car Tom! Is this one a keeper?

[Proffitt]

Lol Dom, I only have 50mpg ATM..

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/ac660965.jpg


Yes this car is defo a keeper :D you in yours yet?

[craig180]

Looks tasty man. Love the M sport frnt bumpers on these. Look so much meaner!

The Nangkangs will be fine btw. I had the NS2s on the vRS and they were a great tyre

[Proffitt]

Cheers Craig :)
Yes I had to have the m sport, couldn't and wouldn't settle for a non m sport :p Lol

Nice one, the tyre are really good so far. No noise or squeal and they grip well. Will probs put them on the front when the they need changing too.

[Proffitt]

Forgot to add this one, trying to be arty...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/d12047fc.jpg

[Proffitt]

Nothing special.

LED side lights:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/320d/DSC_0036.jpg


Silver Tech bulbs:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/Tom_Lad/320d/DSC_0037.jpg


These will be added when I order some new Xenon bulbs, thinking some 6000k to replace the orange look.