[karan561]

Originally Posted by AlphaKilo

Is your check airbag light on?

Yes, it came on after i put a new instrument cluster. It should be something related to wiring & will get it sorted soon.

Those BBS wheels are looking lovely. I am sure you are careful enough not to scrape them on curbs.

These are not BBS but APEX Racing wheels, they are tremendously respected in the e46 community in the US. More details on the rims here;

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...ml#post4380529

How is the ride quality though? Being a project car I am not expecting it to be an S-Class.

Ride Quality is EXCELLENT ! Thanks to new bushings (about 16 new bushings installed - front & rear), KW Coilovers & soft PS4 compound

Originally Posted by Porcupine

Great thread and fantastic build! Well done! I love that you decided to keep a classic colour even after a repaint, and didn't go overboard in an attempt to make it an attention grabber. I'm jealous, enjoy your ride!

Thanks Porcupine for the appreciation towards ProjectE46

[karan561]

As a part of preventative maintenance, called in for a new alternator;





Old out;



New in

[karan561]

Recently moved to a new residence & these will be the new parking spots for the years to come



PS - Seems they dont like each other

[karan561]

So the e46 had some trouble recently where the car was stalling when the fuel level was low (under 1/4th tank). This was a common symptom of the fuel pump losing power. Hence called in for some maintenance parts from FCP Euro;



Fuel Filter & Fuel Pump;

[karan561]

The new Fuel pump & Fuel filter were installed last week, If I had to quantify then id say the car has become atleast 5-7% more responsive. The old fuel pump had too less pumping pressure & the fuel filter had all black fuel deposits (probably this filter was never changed in the cars history) Hence this change was a major relief for the car

Here's a pic I clicked today;

[karan561]

Yet another pic from yesterday;



^ Love the fact I installed the MTechII bumper from the ZHP & not an M3 one as this one suits a sedan much more

[karan561]

The Tree behind ain't a Christmas Tree, Nor is my E46 Santa's Sleigh. Still somehow this pic which I clicked last night gives me Christmas Feels;



MERRY CHRISTMAS !

[karan561]

Some more pictures from last weekends German Car Drive/Meet, Mumbai;

The Line up;



In search of the limiter;

[Mr.501]

Have been following this thread, and loved how the Bimmer turned out,makes me jealous it is not my own(haha).
I see that it has been a couple of months since the last update.
Anything new karan561?
Maybe the new steering that you were planning on?

[karan561]

Originally Posted by Mr.501

Have been following this thread, and loved how the Bimmer turned out,makes me jealous it is not my own(haha).
I see that it has been a couple of months since the last update.
Anything new karan561?
Maybe the new steering that you were planning on?

Thanks Mr.501 for your appreciation towards my build

The update is that based on this suggestion received from BHPian james

Originally Posted by james

Karan, ive been a silent follower of your build and love the way you are going about it. Since you are gonna make the car a real good handler, id suggest properly inspecting the swivel+universal joint in the steering column [part #32306761571]. These are made of rubber and are known to slowly fail over time resulting in a sloppy steering feel. A new piece will make the steering feel tight and precise.

I have called in for a new steering coupler / swivel joint to rekindle original steering feel & performance;



^ In addition to this a few more parts are on order like spark plugs & OE MAF sensor (apparently car has been running without this).

[karan561]

In continuation of my above post, the car got fit with the above part i.e. steering coupler / swivel joint & after pre-limineary driving it for a bit i can feel a difference in the steering feel, but more on it later.

Also had called in for some more parts for the car, namely new spark plugs & Oil Filters (1 spare filter);



^ + Oil service was done (5w40 Liqui Moly)

New Clutch set, yes a new 'stock clutch'



^ The Parts fit were a new Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throwout & Pilot Bearing.

Finally about a year after the new Paint-job, got the car Detailed;



The car is ready for tomorrow's TEAM-BHP Drive

[arighna.dutta]

Originally Posted by karan561

In continuation of my above post, the car got fit with the above part i.e. steering coupler / swivel joint & after pre-limineary driving

Attachment 1853670

^ + Oil service was done (5w40 Liqui Moly)

New Clutch set, yes a new 'stock clutch'


^ The Parts fit were a new Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throwout & Pilot Bearing.

Finally about a year after the new Paint-job, got the car Detailed;


The car is ready for tomorrow's TEAM-BHP Drive

Lovely karan561,

Love your thread, tried to rate it "Excellent" but they say, I have already done it before. If there had been an option, I would have rated this thread five stars once again.

Exactly, during the days you were getting your car painted, I was getting to see an e46 with a very similar grey color making rounds in Detroit, for a second I got shocked, thought if its you who got your car for some paint job in the US .

Very curious to know about your observations on the paint job after an year. How would you rate it? I am planning for a year now. to get one of my car painted, however, not being able to due to a very high expectations that I have set for the paint job. I wish to keep the car for very long and looking out for the best possible paint job I can manage. Its a same color paint job and not looking for interior trims to be removed. Any suggestions? I am willing to take my car to a different state for the paint job.

Thanks in advance!

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[karan561]

Originally Posted by arighna.dutta

Lovely karan561,

Love your thread, tried to rate it "Excellent" but they say, I have already done it before. If there had been an option, I would have rated this thread five stars once again.

Hello Arighna,

Thanks for the appreciation towards this ProjectE46 & the 5* rating

Very curious to know about your observations on the paint job after an year. How would you rate it? I am planning for a year now. to get one of my car painted, however, not being able to due to a very high expectations that I have set for the paint job. I wish to keep the car for very long and looking out for the best possible paint job I can manage. Its a same color paint job and not looking for interior trims to be removed. Any suggestions? I am willing to take my car to a different state for the paint job.

The paint shade, colour matching achieved by the paint shop was perfectly accurate no doubt so thanks to them for that.
The raw materials used were also great, the overall job was good irrespective of the paint booth cleanliness being not upto the mark.

After a year it still feels fresh

So the place where i got the paintjob done from is surely recommendable if its logistically viable for you.

[karan561]

Update: TEAM-BHP MUMBAI-PUNE MEGA MEET !

Had taken the car for the mega meet last weekend & here are some pictures;



Behind the wheel;



The E46 got a lot of love & respect from fellow BHPians, so thank you everyone





^ In this picture you see the boonet & boot open, actually i was adjusting the rebound setting of the KW Coilovers to make them stiffer.



Full report here;

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-...ml#post4552783 (Mumbai + Pune BHPians meet - Lunch on 2nd March, 2019 (Sunny's Dhaba). EDIT: Pics from page 11!)

[karan561]

Earlier today filmed my next video (Part 7) of the Project E46 series.

In the meanwhile enjoy this shot I captured at Daybreak;