E46 with MV18's

Gilly · 26 Mar 2006 at 20:59

[TW]Fox said:
The stereo in the 530i is better than the one in the 3 Series but only in the same way that a JVC home stereo is better than an Aiwa one.

Sup with Aiwa? :/

NickXX · 26 Mar 2006 at 21:08

I've *just* driven a 4 hour journey in mine. Mine has the Sport seats and 18" MV's and I was comfortable throughout. I found that you can get the seat in a very good position, so it's just a joy to drive long distances.

The tramlining of the 18" MV wheels will annoy you at first, but you will get used to it. They look fantastic, so well worth putting up with them.

Will post more in a min..

GSXRMovistar · 26 Mar 2006 at 21:26

Bradmax57 said:
lot brighter in that pic, its imola red which is a bit darker.

Yeah I know, I can't get pics of mine to show the correct colour either.

Bradmax57 · 26 Mar 2006 at 21:29

GSXRMovistar said:
Yeah I know, I can't get pics of mine to show the correct colour either.

tell me about it, look at this one

Bradmax57 · 26 Mar 2006 at 21:33

spinneR~uk said:
I can see the petrol/diesel decision is a vicious debate.

330i v 330d

Deisel [sic] Conquests

335d

I'd consider a 330cd when I come to replace the 330ci I love the torque you get with diesels but id miss the sound of the straight 6 of the petrol

NickXX · 26 Mar 2006 at 22:23

As mentioned above, a quick fix to the e46/e39 stereos is to buy a Sony sound on top amp which can be had off ebay for around £30. It's a simple but effective fix and puts a bit of life into the sound system.

I've installed the amp, but also changed my speakers and will be adding a sub this week - so will get back to you on how this works out.

I liked the 530i a lot - but only tried out an auto. However the car wasn't quite right for me, so plumped for the 330d instead.

Bradmax57 · 26 Mar 2006 at 22:33

NickXX said:
As mentioned above, a quick fix to the e46/e39 stereos is to buy a Sony sound on top amp which can be had off ebay for around £30. It's a simple but effective fix and puts a bit of life into the sound system.

I've installed the amp, but also changed my speakers and will be adding a sub this week - so will get back to you on how this works out.

I liked the 530i a lot - but only tried out an auto. However the car wasn't quite right for me, so plumped for the 330d instead.

which 330d engine did you get, i was looking at 330's but at the time the 205hp ones were a bit pricey, awesome cars though especially chipped

GSXRMovistar · 26 Mar 2006 at 23:01

NickXX said:
I've installed the amp, but also changed my speakers and will be adding a sub this week - so will get back to you on how this works out.

Which sub setup are you going for?

NickXX · 26 Mar 2006 at 23:10

Bradmax57 said:
which 330d engine did you get, i was looking at 330's but at the time the 205hp ones were a bit pricey, awesome cars though especially chipped

I have the 184bhp version. Going to get it remapped by e-maps though when the weather gets a little better

NickXX · 26 Mar 2006 at 23:11

GSXRMovistar said:
Which sub setup are you going for?

I've bought the Infinity Basslink. I've got Infinity reference coaxs for rears and components for the fronts.

Bradmax57 · 26 Mar 2006 at 23:13

NickXX said:
I have the 184bhp version. Going to get it remapped by e-maps though when the weather gets a little better

cool, i had a golf tdi remapped by ccctech would definately recommend

Bradmax57 · 26 Mar 2006 at 23:15

was / still am debating to get the 330ci remapped, doesnt give as much difference as a tdi but still should take it upto almost 250bhp so should see some diff? not read or heard anything from someone who has had it done but i know it raises the rev limit

GSXRMovistar · 26 Mar 2006 at 23:28

Bradmax57 said:
was / still am debating to get the 330ci remapped, doesnt give as much difference as a tdi but still should take it upto almost 250bhp so should see some diff? not read or heard anything from someone who has had it done but i know it raises the rev limit

I've also been considering this with the addition of a CAI, only thing putitng me off at the moment is the extra cost in insurance, I'm with Admiral and with previous experience they are not too keen on mods.

Bradmax57 · 26 Mar 2006 at 23:30

GSXRMovistar said:
I've also been considering this with the addition of a CAI, only thing putitng me off at the moment is the extra cost in insurance, I'm with Admiral and with previous experience they are not too keen on mods.

yeah, some mind some dont, I informed my insurers about the golf and it made no difference, think at the time that was norwich union

Rotty · 27 Mar 2006 at 00:20

spinneR~uk said:
After reading through I've gathered there's a few E46 drivers here and was wondering if any of you had those spokey 18's on them. The reason is I need to know what high speed stability, tramilining and just general front end twitchiness is like with them?

I'm coming from a Saab 95 Aero and have driven a 530i which although didn't have the speed of the Saab, certainly had everything else I'm after, particularly good stability at 80, and I loved it on fast A roads too. How does the E46 drive with those great big wheels on. I like the 330i but I can't find one locally to test. I'm a fussy driver and if it's a curse then I'll soon lose patience with it I know. I also hear stereos are poor in them too.

Any information is greatly appreciated.

I have 19 inch wheels on mine and while the ride isn't perfect it is still better that my scooby was

re the stereo , mine has the HK upgrade , this is reasonable but if you consider that it's a 700 quid option they really ought to have done better

the MV2's don't do it for me , having saiid that I used to hate the 19s I have but now think they are the best wheels going

Kartikp · 27 Mar 2006 at 00:24

What is tramlining?

Rotty · 27 Mar 2006 at 00:28

Kartikp said:
What is tramlining?

if you run over a white line or imperfection in the road it's a tendency to want to stick to it , common characteristic of cars with wide tyres

Bradmax57 · 27 Mar 2006 at 08:04

Rotty said:
I have 19 inch wheels on mine and while the ride isn't perfect it is still better that my scooby was

re the stereo , mine has the HK upgrade , this is reasonable but if you consider that it's a 700 quid option they really ought to have done better

the MV2's don't do it for me , having saiid that I used to hate the 19s I have but now think they are the best wheels going

I also have the HK upgrade which I think is pretty good, but as this is my first BM ive nothing to compare it with

Bradmax57 · 28 Mar 2006 at 22:33

what a nightmare, leaving the gym tonight and my wipers failed

nothing there at all :confused:

[TW]Fox · 28 Mar 2006 at 22:35

Sigh... why does the 3 Series Sport have to exist. Its so.. rubbish.....