i am planning to get it out of there
i wonder if there is a good reason to keep it for returning the car to stock?
Should I keep all the OEM parts?
the mudflaps are BMW and are stamped as such - there doesnt seem to be any stone chip pattern (i think of that as a V with the leading edge down nearest the tire)
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I saw the ad. I'm glad someone who knows what they're doing ended up buying that ix.
Are those original factor mudflaps? Do they limit the paint chipping from rocks/stones on the rear wheel fenders?
You mentioned you're going to upgrade the sound system. Are you planning on keeping the stock head unit? If you're getting rid of it, and the tape deck works, I'm interested.Leave a comment:
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the color and body kit on your wagon are stunning. I love it!
The ix is CLEAN!!Leave a comment:
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mainly install as many of the Euro parts I can get my hands on - I am likely going to stick with these wheels since I won't drive this much in the summer
right now the mod list is limited to:
lighting
trim
suspension - new struts and springs
fluid changes
stainless brake lines, new rear rotors
replace any suspension components/rubber pieces
different stereo - the speakers suck
different steering wheel
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What the hell is the build going to be? It looks mint and sounds like you have to keep it automatic. Just cherish it for what it is.Leave a comment:
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Know your work from e46 forum, welcome!
Clean car, looks like its going to be a nice build.
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I saw your posting over on The Car Lounge, glad to see you here. Love the car, looks great! I also love the e46 Touring, that thing looks awesome!Leave a comment:
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Tinted windows:
I have some vintage ///M badges that I might use on the car (at least on the new steering wheel I ordered - Mtech II recovered with thicker padding, new leather, mostly perforated leather, leather center horn button and the ///M tri-color stitching)
New badge for the trunk and while I was at the dealer I asked about getting the Euro bumper trims for front and rear to get rid of the US DOT side markers. They had a complete set with the rear center section. Offered it complete to me for about 70% off the CCA discount price...so I bought all five pieces for $70...
I didn't drive the iX today, I took the day to continue working on the Touring. I had made the design and measurement for converting the M54 1st section to mate properly and with mandrel bent angles and flare up in size to meet up to the Euro E46 M3 cats...which dump into an OEM 2nd section M3 and finally out the back into the OEM US rear muffler from E46 M3. To accomodaite all this we removed the rear floor with the spare tire well and welded in the OEM M3 rear floor
Anyway, if you desire to know more about the E46 sedan and/or Touring - please visit E46 and search by this same screen name. I am sure the E30 community doesn't want to hear a bunch of stuff about the later cars.Leave a comment:
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My first real day with the car I had the windows tinted 35% and removed the roof rack (it is incredibly noisey with rattles and wind noise)
The car is home and parked with its new brothers:
I also took off the roof rack; damn that thing is loud (wind noise and rattles)
The other cars:
The touring is just being finished up from a complete widebody and fresh all over LeMans Blue (with a blue pearl) paint job. I have barely driven it other than getting it to the painter since the beginning of September. I have had it back for about three weeks reinstalling the interior, trim, exterior, bumpers, seals, lighting, doors, etc, etc, etc
This was the touring before the paint (and a slight widebody)
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