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    I'm not used to goofy cabin filters either.


    No todo que es oro brilla.

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    Check yer rear subframe mounting points.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kung fu jesus View Post
    Check yer rear subframe mounting points.
    I believe he has, i mentioned it to him and before he bought it the previous owner had a PPI done on it with no ill reports to be had.

    Subframe tearing is a bitch on the e46 :/

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    6,000 rpm - mere mortals would shift theothersawyer's Avatar
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    I gave the car a much needed wash/wax today! I then added a few things! My friend switched from the chrome/black kidneys to the all black ones so he gave me a good deal on his old ones!


    So my school was forced into a "hostile takeover" with another school. So we will be losing our name soon. It sucks for my small school that has earned a name for itself in the engineering industry to be taken over by a larger school. Saying I have an engineering degree from Kennesaw State University doesn't sound nearly as good as saying I have an engineering degree from Southern Polytechnic State University...anyways...I got an SPSU sticker for my car and a license plate surround.

    I need to get two more license plate screws before installing the surround though.

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    Teaser picture! My first mod for the car!

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    Noice. I want a 325iT or 328it manual. As for the school, that is a bummer. My alma madre went through the same thing. It had a very good reputation, then was bought by what could be described as a B-rate party school. I still use the old name, as I was the last class before it changed.

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    I do love carbon Fiber Danny!!!!!!!!!!

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    Love my car! It's the perfect daily and just so nice to have a nice car.

    Unfortunately this semester is the last semester to graduate from Southern Polytechnic. I have a year and a half left of school and will be graduating from Kennesaw State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Southern Polytechnic school of Engineering. That's just not the same!

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    6,000 rpm - mere mortals would shift theothersawyer's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by atank View Post
    I do love carbon Fiber Danny!!!!!!!!!!
    Just wait until you see what it is and see it installed!!!

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    Such a nice car, I've been thinking of getting a new rd and this or a Lexus ls is on the list. Two totally diff cars I know, I've just always wanted an ls

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tkblazer View Post
    Such a nice car, I've been thinking of getting a new rd and this or a Lexus ls is on the list. Two totally diff cars I know, I've just always wanted an ls
    Do it! Just make sure to find one that's been well maintained! These cars can get expensive! I love this car! It's so much fun!

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    My car has had four owners and the first two kept poor records. The third owner kept fantastic records, and then the vehicle was sold to me. I finally had time to sit down and go through it all. I figured I would type it all up to have it all in one place and to document it all in my build thread. This will make it slightly easier to check to see when things were replaced last!
    Some of the formatting got messed up from pasting it into this thread, but it is still all here!

    After organizing by mileage!


    1st Owner Joseph Goldston

    07/04/2004 – Vehicle exported from Germany and imported to Charleston, SC
    08/13/2004 – Vehicle purchased from Flow BMW in Winston Salem, NC
    31 Miles
    Vehicle Purchased from Bookie Binkley at Flow BMW
    Service advisor: Kenny Starnes
    MSRP: $44,745
    02/15/2006 - Perform Oil Service and Microfilter replacement
    15,843 miles
    Owner request to replace wiper blades

    2nd Owner Michael Durr
    06/19/2007 - Oil service performed
    28,167 miles
    Hydraulic brake flush performed
    Wiper blades replaced
    Voluntary emissions recall performed
    04/08/2008 – Steering wheel replaced under warranty with another alcantara wheel


    3rd Owner Thomas Morgan

    Autotrader ad from when Michael Durr sold the car



    09/09/2008 – Clutch is checked for tightness
    41,929 miles - Rocker panel is loose referred to body shop
    09/12/2008 - Thomas Morgan purchased the vehicle from Michael Durr with 41,500 miles for $23,200
    41,500 miles - Pre-Purchase inspection performed with zero issues.
    09/18/2008 - Aux input added ($498.42)
    42,384 miles - checked DME for hesitation issues. Solved issue
    10/28/2008 – Replaced front thrust arm bushing due to wear
    45,898 miles - Wheel alignment
    Disconnected subwoofer
    11/13/2008 – Fuel odor in and around vehicle determined to be a major leak in fuel system from aftermarket subwoofer
    46,037 miles - Plastic fuel tank, fuel hose, and two hose clamps replaced
    01/12/2009 – Oil service performed
    49,972 miles - Replace main drive belt due to cracking
    Replace power steering line due to leak
    Check tire leak, found nail in tire
    Check slow speed rattle. Noise was due to half nail inside of tire, noise may be from nail
    08/21/2009 – Mounted and balanced 4 new tires
    58,713 miles - Performed oil service
    04/30/2010 – Inspection performed replaced:
    65,849 miles - Microfilter
    Set oil-filter element
    Fuel filter
    Air Filter
    Hose clamp
    Spark plugs
    Motor oil SAE 5W-30
    Windshield washer
    Wiper Blade
    Wiper blade clamp
    Right rear tail light bulb
    07/06/2011 – State inspection performed
    78,543 miles
    09/13/2011 – Performed oil service
    81,492 miles - A/C belt
    Alternator belt
    02/02/2012 - Recall for rear quarter lamp panel performed
    85,532 miles
    09/18/2012 – Oil service performed
    90,819 miles - Replaced Valve cover gasket and cleaned heat shields of oil
    12/06/2012 – Vehicle towed 7 miles ($84)
    12/07/2012 – Vehicle cranks but does not start smoke comes from exhaust. No issue found
    91,662 miles
    12/11/2012 – Customer states RPM fluctuation and vehicle shuts off.
    91,683 miles - Idle valve is sticking and was replaced ($553.98)
    12/27/2012 – 4 tires replaced with Potenza RE970
    91,973 miles
    01/09/2013 – Rear wheel bearing replaced
    92,160 miles - Install rear trailing arm bushings
    01/26/2013 - Car is pulling to left. Alignment is fine. New tire is issue.
    92,440 miles
    02/08/2013 – left front tire replaced due to radial pull from factory
    92,625 miles
    04/10/2013 – Wiper blades purchased
    M3 Legacy T-Shirt purchased
    05/13/2013 – brake rotors purchased with Brembo OEM replacement
    Hawk ceramic street pads purchased
    Front brake pad sensor purchased
    Rear brake pad sensor purchased
    ATE Super blue purchased
    (all work done by Thom)
    07/10/2013 – State inspection performed
    95,394 miles
    03/04/2014 – Oil service performed
    99,776 miles - Preventative cooling system maintenance performed
    Radiator assembly
    Coolant expansion tank
    Upper radiator hose
    Lower radiator hose
    Thermostat Assembly
    Water pump
    Coolant expansion tank hose
    Coolant temperature sensor
    05/31/2013 – Free flat tire repair and rebalance
    06/27/2014 – State inspection performed
    101,279 miles
    08/09/2014 – Interior C pillar trim replaced
    09/25/2014 – Passenger Takata airbag recall performed
    09/25/2014 – Pre-Purchase inspection performed for possible buyer
    102,634 miles - Recommended to replace Windshield washer pump (seized or leaking)
    Recommended to replace microfilter
    Recommended to replace interior A-Pillar trim (sagging trim)
    Recommended to replace shift knob (bezel has poor finish)
    Recommended to paint shop (scuff on bumper)
    Possible buyer who paid for PPI backed out of purchase
    10/03/2014 – Thomas Morgan sold vehicle to Daniel Sawyer with 102,800 miles

    4th Owner Daniel Sawyer

    11/13/2014 – Oil service performed
    106,662 miles Cabin filter replaced
    03/06/2015 – Oil service performed
    115,249 miles
    06/03/2015 – two rear tires replaced
    119,286 miles
    07/15/2015 – Takata Driver side airbag recall notice received (dealer does not have in new airbags)
    07/20/2015 – Wheel alignment performed at GTE
    120,807 miles

    I also believe I have finally named the ZHP: Emma!

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    She's gonna break your wallet, then your heart. Schadenfreude.

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    Don't you say that!!

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    I'm on spring break this week, so I decided to spend some time on Emma's paint! I have to start off by thanking Joe (smokinfastlegend) for letting me borrow is rather expensive buffer and for all the advice on products and techniques!

    So far, I've just washed the car and clayed it. Spent lots of time prepping and tapping off the trim! I'll spend tomorrow polishing/waxing!
    Untitled by Danny Sawyer, on Flickr

    Joe introduced me to a clay towel, and it was the best $25 I've ever spent! Way less hassle than a clay bar and you can do the whole car in like 10 minutes! This is what I got: https://www.eagleone.com/mitt

    Excuse the messy garage, and say hello to my dog Enzo!

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