My E46 Touring

[330i ZHP]

For the build thread please see here:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=522195

To get you started:

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[Johal E32]

What a beautiful touring/wagon you have Stuart!

She looks amazing!

I was thinking about making my build thread for my touring on here.. But I shouldn't even bother, your car simply puts mine to shame :rofl

[zhp43867]

Stuart! This isn't funny anymore. You must stop skimping on parts! :biggrin

PS: Are you thinking about coming to the ZHPMafia meet?

[330i ZHP]

The sedan - now sold

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[330i ZHP]

What a beautiful touring/wagon you have Stuart!

She looks amazing!

I was thinking about making my build thread for my touring on here.. But I shouldn't even bother, your car simply puts mine to shame :rofl

Please make a build thread

[330i ZHP]

Stuart! This isn't funny anymore. You must stop skimping on parts! :biggrin

PS: Are you thinking about coming to the ZHPMafia meet?

I hope to - it is in Williamsburg, right?

[Hornung418]

So boss.

Meet is in Williamsburg at the House of Wilson.

[CERF04ZHP]

So envious of both of these machines. Perfection.

via EVO.LTE

[zhp43867]

I hope to - it is in Williamsburg, right?

Yup!

[derbo]

I love your cars Stu. The sedan was one of the main reasons I started modifying my ZHP..

[Pip]

OMG...:jawdrop :drool

[330i ZHP]

thank you

[danewilson77]

Stuart.....perfection.

Where did you find the blue BBS centercaps?

[Torxuvin]

So much win. Your wagon is one of my favorite things on four wheels. :drool

[330i ZHP]

Stuart.....perfection.

Where did you find the blue BBS centercaps?

YEARS and YEARS of searching - finally, a fellow fanatic in Norway contacted me to let me know that someone had some new ones for sale in the UK (from Japan)...so these caps have come from around the world...I love how the internet has made the world a small place...

[johnrando]

Stunningly beautiful. What magazine is that?

[wiseZHP]

Epic on every level. Looks like you found a really nice balance for the two cars. I'm definitely take some time to read your feature.

[Ryans323i]

Fantastic work sir. Love the pair, hate that they're broken up, but you kept the better one IMO. Love the Wagone.


And because it's awesome, quoted.




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[330i ZHP]

Stunningly beautiful. What magazine is that?

February 2013 issue of Performance BMW - PBMW

[Vas]

Congrats on the feature.

I read your build thread for the wagon. Mind linking the one for your retired zhp?

[Torxuvin]

Out of curiosity, have you ever totaled up a mod list or money (well) spent?

[330i ZHP]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/photo-2.jpg

[echo46]

Wow, just wow.

[danewilson77]

Wow, just wow.

+1

[johnrando]

+2

[330i ZHP]

Out with the OLD

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In with the NEW

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I raised the rear of the car a little - the wheel was coming into contact with body with passengers in the car

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/photo5_zps5e7620da.jpg

[derbo]

I really like that setup stu! What is needed to get that installed?


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[rguti153]

Like

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[330i ZHP]

it comes with a complete harness and uses the data the DME is producing anyway

[Vas]

What else can it display ?

[330i ZHP]

Displays the following data in the basic version (multilanguage: German / English and metrical / imperial):

- cooling water temperature
- oil temperature
- voltage
- speed (including Vmax)
- acceleration data (0-100 / 0-200 km/h)
+ list of achieved maximum values

I opted for additional sensors
- air intake temperature (post screws)
- exhaust gas temperature (using the M3 sender that I already was using)
- Laminova cooling water temperature
- Lambda before cat Bank 1 and 2 (using the LC1 Lambda sensor)

- acceleration force and lateral acceleration
- RPM (on maximum values screen)

[Torxuvin]

Sounds awesome. Who doesn't love toys?

[derbo]

I'm digging the oil temperature! It pulls that from DME also?


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[330i ZHP]

yessir

[johnrando]

Very nice. I want one, can't quite justify the price for me. Glad to see it working for you, it's such a cool piece.

[derbo]

yessir

Beautiful. i want one.

[Stigissimo]

Hey Stu - did your CF splitters come from the group buy or somewhere else?

[330i ZHP]

fleabay specials - as often as they get scraped/scratched, etc...I don't like to buy anything $$

[WOLFN8TR]

Stuart your BMW's are so dam Clean!!

[330i ZHP]

thank you

[330i ZHP]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/DSC_5771_zps8aa30e23.jpg

[danewilson77]

Damn. :drool

[Stigissimo]

fleabay specials - as often as they get scraped/scratched, etc...I don't like to buy anything $$

Ooooh that's a good idea. They look like they fit just fine. Car looks as good as ever too of course

[Avetiso]

Sexy. Ran through a few pages of the thread at E46F. Quite the car.

[330i ZHP]

So, having installed a new system in my mother in-laws pristine 1999 ML430 (25k miles and she loves it and won't sell/trade), I have the bug to finally break the ice and do a system in the touring.

I have a few pieces from a previous car to start the project:


Weighing in at 37 pounds, the McIntosh MC4000M amplifier... 4 x 100W into 4 ohms and 2 x 300 watts into 4 ohms, all at the same time.

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Canton 6.5/3/1" 3 way components for the front and Canton 6.5/1" 2 way components for the rear - if they aren't in good shape when I pull them out of storage I will purchase Focal speakers instead


I used the Pioneer AVIC-Z150HB for her car and I like it - has one of the largest screens and it seems to work quite nicely. Adding back-up camera, XM, Bluetooth, GPS, HD/Pandora, etc


I am open for suggestions and ideas...

[Imola.ZHP]

Throw the radio out completely, all you need to hear is that sweet inline 6!

[330i ZHP]

I need musak for long rudes

[Imola.ZHP]

I briefly searched that head unit you mentioned, looks really nice. My only issue with aftermarket units in e46 cars is the dash kit. It just never looks "right" I would love for someone to devise away to permanently put an iPad mini in that space. I think the dimensions are close.

EDIT: scratch that, no they are not, lol.

[330i ZHP]

Yea. Just tired of no radio reception. Very dated (even with mkiv DVD and perspective view) maps/display. No Bluetooth. No pandora. No back up camera. No hd radio. No no no. Etc

[Imola.ZHP]

Yea. Just tired of no radio reception. Very dated (even with mkiv DVD and perspective view) maps/display. No Bluetooth. No pandora. No back up camera. No hd radio. No no no. Etc

You can cure a few of those, but it is very costly and at the end of the day, still very dated.

[cakM3]

Stu....I wouldn't expect you to go no less than top-of-the-line in any project you do. Your stereo will sound incredible! :thumbsup

[derbo]

Yea. Just tired of no radio reception. Very dated (even with mkiv DVD and perspective view) maps/display. No Bluetooth. No pandora. No back up camera. No hd radio. No no no. Etc

I agree. Those luxuries you now have in the X5M has you spoiled :P

[330i ZHP]

Exactly. But most of all, my touring SUFFERS bad from the dreaded touring no radio reception. I have replaced everything except the windows that is ant related

[Johal E32]

Exactly. But most of all, my touring SUFFERS bad from the dreaded touring no radio reception. I have replaced everything except the windows that is ant related

Weird. I have never heard of this.. Details? Does the AM/FM radio just stop working?

[330i ZHP]

Unless the station is strong and I am close...I get static. I live inside the beltway and often don't get squat

there are many others that complain of this issue. There are technical service bulletins from BMW on the issue. With the sedan/coupe a simple replacement of the diversity unit and you are back on the road with FM reception.

The touring doesn't use just the rear window like the sedan/coupe. It uses the left side rear cargo window and the rear window on the hatch. The AM antenna is in the hatch spoiler.

The bee-sting is just for the old analog phone system.

When I bought the car the reception was good - I lost it after installing a class-D amp (subwoofer)...and this is a common complaint with class-D (it used modulation pulses to produce power and FM is frequency modulation...so they conflict)

I removed the amp and switched to a digital amp and it improved slightly.

Then it all went to shit.

So I started researching and found the (lack of) solutions others have tried and then started replacing everything except the windows - I even added an additional FM antenna meant for hidden applications in hotrods and it improved a little

I have worked with quite a few people in the UK and EU on this issue and there are a few here in the states that have experienced the problem

[Johal E32]

Unless the station is strong and I am close...I get static. I live inside the beltway and often don't get squat

there are many others that complain of this issue. There are technical service bulletins from BMW on the issue. With the sedan/coupe a simple replacement of the diversity unit and you are back on the road with FM reception.

The touring doesn't use just the rear window like the sedan/coupe. It uses the left side rear cargo window and the rear window on the hatch. The AM antenna is in the hatch spoiler.

The bee-sting is just for the old analog phone system.

When I bought the car the reception was good - I lost it after installing a class-D amp (subwoofer)...and this is a common complaint with class-D (it used modulation pulses to produce power and FM is frequency modulation...so they conflict)

I removed the amp and switched to a digital amp and it improved slightly.

Then it all went to shit.

So I started researching and found the (lack of) solutions others have tried and then started replacing everything except the windows - I even added an additional FM antenna meant for hidden applications in hotrods and it improved a little

I have worked with quite a few people in the UK and EU on this issue and there are a few here in the states that have experienced the problem

Wow. That is crazy. I have been good so far *knock on wood.

I just installed an amp and subwoofer in my touring, used the ski pass area. I would highly recommend that location if you haven't installed a sub. Or, if you plan on installing a sub and want to keep your trunk space.

[HokieZHP]

Looked through this thread again. Such an amazing car! Will always remember the short time I was able to drive it. Amazing machine and very well done! Hope to see it in person again!

[330i ZHP]

it is MUCH better now with a properly operating clutch and raised a little in the rear

[Hermes]

So I started researching and found the (lack of) solutions others have tried and then started replacing everything except the windows - I even added an additional FM antenna meant for hidden applications in hotrods and it improved a little

Stuart, what is this hidden antenna you speak of? I would be interested for the 2002 and E21 as a huge old school antenna is annoying and not exactly the best looking thing.

edit: is this the one you are talking about? Tune Trapper (http://www.tunetrapper.com/Hidden_Car_Antennas.html)

[HokieZHP]

it is MUCH better now with a properly operating clutch and raised a little in the rear

Guess I'll have to see for myself sometime! :biggrin haha

[330i ZHP]

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=105/prd105.htm

[330i ZHP]

Generally, when you passively combine two antennas, the signals will add constructively in certain directions and produce nulls in other directions. Cross-dipoles can be an exception, but they're not going to fit.

[330i ZHP]

BTW - BMWs first line of response on the issue is to blame tint, then anything that could cause a scratch on the antenna surfaces (just like scratching a rear window defroster)

[Hermes]

Interesting, I will definitely look into these more as I have my period correct Alpine deck ready to go in the 320i. The 2002 needs a the new engine built before I spend time on audio in that car so I'll get back to that car later.

[330i ZHP]

If you already have the hole in the quarter or fender - why not install a period correct Hirschmann power antenna?

[330i ZHP]

Stuart, what is this hidden antenna you speak of? I would be interested for the 2002 and E21 as a huge old school antenna is annoying and not exactly the best looking thing.

edit: is this the one you are talking about? Tune Trapper (http://www.tunetrapper.com/Hidden_Car_Antennas.html)

The problem with any of these hidden antenna's - ideally for FM the height of a metal mast should be like 37in...if you shorten the antenna, place it inside the car, etc - it cannot be near metal.

The antenna you posted (and mine) and others work much better in fiberglass structures (cars, boats, etc)

You have to mount these antenna high and center, as far away from metal, defroster, metalized tint - so on front windshield or a side window if not tinted with metalized tint. It looks like yoru 320 is tinted, yes?

[Hermes]

If you already have the hole in the quarter or fender - why not install a period correct Hirschmann power antenna?

the powered antenna supposedly went in the rear quarter while the non-powered (which I already have) is just below the A pillar

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null-6.jpg

neither of which were apparently that good


The problem with any of these hidden antenna's - ideally for FM the height of a metal mast should be like 37in...if you shorten the antenna, place it inside the car, etc - it cannot be near metal.

The antenna you posted (and mine) and others work much better in fiberglass structures (cars, boats, etc)

You have to mount these antenna high and center, as far away from metal, defroster, metalized tint - so on front windshield or a side window if not tinted with metalized tint. It looks like yoru 320 is tinted, yes?

yeah, that's gonna be an issue since the car is steel everywhere. The 320 is tinted with 3M ColorStable which is non-metallized, bought it with that in mind. I'll have to keep thinking about how to do this properly

[330i ZHP]

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[Stigissimo]

YES stu. Thats gonna look incredible

[Pip]

I love the powerdome on face lifted cars. :thumbsup

Can't wait to see it on the wagon!

[johnrando]

Purdy!

[derbo]

Oh my.

[danewilson77]

Damn Stu.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4

[330i ZHP]

thanks folks - been a long process with a failed first attempt (a few years ago) ...I am determined to win the battle over steel to get the look

this time it is all steel welded and not alum epoxied to steel

[Hornung418]

Like it was meant to be! Cannot wait to see it on the car.

GS3 + TT4

[Hermes]

Gorgeous updates!

[Avetiso]

That looks awesome.

Sent from a junkyard via GS4.

[330i ZHP]

It is designed to be a hybrid between E46 and E9x M3 power domes...

I am VERY open to any thoughts, criticism, etc

[johnrando]

I'd have to see it on but from what I'm reading here, nothing but "likes" going on so far.

[wsmeyer]

Like it was meant to be! Cannot wait to see it on the car.

+1

[Hornung418]

It is designed to be a hybrid between E46 and E9x M3 power domes...

I am VERY open to any thoughts, criticism, etc

Here's a thought...can we make one together? I've seen a mini power dome with the scoop on the e46. But this one is great looking! My hood needs work, and this project would be the bees knees.

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[330i ZHP]

Ready to drive to the bodyshop tomorrow for the new hood. Anyone interested in the current hood? It is in perfect shape...just LeMans blue

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[330i ZHP]

Fast 'N' Furious...YO

[danewilson77]

Ha!

[Hermes]

Fast 'N' Furious...YO

Should we start calling you Stu Diesel?

[330i ZHP]

Nah. Stu or Stuart is good

[330i ZHP]

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[Hermes]

So sexy!

[Johnmadd]

Looks great Stu.

[Hornung418]

Enjoying those shots immensely. Thanks for sharing!

GS3 + TT4

[danewilson77]

Looks Bauce.

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[johnrando]

Looks Bauce.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4

+1

[Pip]

That color, that drop, that powerdome, and those BBS LMs...:drool

Thanks for that.

[midlandtech]

Wow that is the best wagon of any makeI have ever seen its a work of art

[Imola.ZHP]

WoW

In the words of Home Depot "Never stop improving." Even the best of the best can always be better!

Love it!

Seriously, mold that shiz and sell it!