<![CDATA[E46 Touring Build Thread]]>Figured it was time to actually start a build thread for my daily driver. I originally thought I'd leave this one completely stock...you know how that goes.
2000 323iT Sahara Beige
So far...
18" OEM F30 sport wheels powder coated black
FK Highline coilovers
K&N intake
OEM Metallic Black interior trim
Black kidneys
Smoked signals
All red tails
Powder coated OEM exhaust tips
Roof painted gloss black
OEM roof rack w/touring bike carriers
OEM xenon headlights

30% Tint
Looks like this right now:

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I've got some decent upgrades happening in the next week or so!!

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wasnt m3 said:

hello what website did you buy your bumper ?
 

Got some stuff done after work last night.

Before:

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/nicepull6485/20140401_174200_zpsnczjtjd8.jpg

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/nicepull6485/20140401_174212_zps3szflfu2.jpg

Front bumper removed

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/nicepull6485/20140401_181403_zps7u9q8bfn.jpg

New ZHP bumper fitted

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/nicepull6485/20140401_203749_zpsqrmhpqvx.jpg

E46 M3 side skirts

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/nicepull6485/20140401_203808_zpskwzows7w.jpg

Had to give it the first bath of the season

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/nicepull6485/20140401_210407_zpsox7bxuca.jpg

Only took me about 3/4 of a mile to get pulled over for no front plate...needless to say I'm going to be putting that back on.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/110920https://wibimmers.com/post/110920Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:43:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:27:12 GMT]]>HA!

comment of the year

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Snap said:

Looks pretty gay, bro

Thanks for the HIV positive comment Snap!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38243https://wibimmers.com/post/38243Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:24:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:23:34 GMT]]>Looks pretty gay, bro

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38233https://wibimmers.com/post/38233Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:23:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:35:42 GMT]]>Thanks for the positive comments!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38223https://wibimmers.com/post/38223Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:35:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Thu, 03 Apr 2014 05:11:52 GMT]]>Looks great, TJ! I'd like to see this car again sometime soon. Maybe once I'm released from my daily slave labor in my garage on this old Volvo.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38191https://wibimmers.com/post/38191Thu, 03 Apr 2014 05:11:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:54:05 GMT]]>Fastest looking slow wagon ever

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38154https://wibimmers.com/post/38154Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:54:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:59:06 GMT]]>TJ, she looks badass!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38149https://wibimmers.com/post/38149Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:59:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:25:46 GMT]]>That bumper&side skirts look good

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38147https://wibimmers.com/post/38147Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:25:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:02:14 GMT]]>Looks great with the sides and front bumper!!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38142https://wibimmers.com/post/38142Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:02:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:03:32 GMT]]>Wow, nice wagon.

Never thought I'd see F30 wheels on something like this... but they look good!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38141https://wibimmers.com/post/38141Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:03:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:55:08 GMT]]>Dear god! That new bumper looks killer!

I have run no front plate for 6 years now and I wad never pulled over in my BMW's. I ran no front on my 240sx and was pulled over multiple times in a week before i ran some screws in the bumper!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38140https://wibimmers.com/post/38140Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:55:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:35:25 GMT]]>The only automatic car I feel awesome riding in=)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38138https://wibimmers.com/post/38138Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:35:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:28:21 GMT]]>I really want a touring because of this car =0 I usually don't care for this color on any vehicle or any sort of tan/gold/beige, but i have to say this LOOKS GOOOD! Now to find a XI.. hmmmmmmmm

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38137https://wibimmers.com/post/38137Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:28:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:26:38 GMT]]>Nice!  I have run my e36 with no front plate for 3 years, but I have the trim strip for no plate so it blends in.  I also live in a small town and the cops don't seem to care.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38136https://wibimmers.com/post/38136Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:26:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:12:19 GMT]]>Got some stuff done after work last night.

Before:

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20140401174212zps3szflfu2.jpg

Front bumper removed

20140401181403zps7u9q8bfn.jpg

New ZHP bumper fitted

20140401203749zpsqrmhpqvx.jpg

E46 M3 side skirts

20140401203808zpskwzows7w.jpg

Had to give it the first bath of the season

20140401210407zpsox7bxuca.jpg

Only took me about 3/4 of a mile to get pulled over for no front plate...needless to say I'm going to be putting that back on.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38134https://wibimmers.com/post/38134Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:12:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:01:24 GMT]]>That is an excellent idea=)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38023https://wibimmers.com/post/38023Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:01:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:46:59 GMT]]>The painter has it to make sure the color match is good.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38021https://wibimmers.com/post/38021Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:46:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:20:56 GMT]]>Looks great=) Where's your tow hook cover?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38017https://wibimmers.com/post/38017Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:20:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:29:03 GMT]]>Decided to do a quick wetsand on my headlight lenses today while installing a fresh set of smoked corners(hit a bird on the freeway and cracked one last year). Turned out decent but I'll probably install new lenses sometime soon.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/38011https://wibimmers.com/post/38011Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:29:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Sun, 30 Mar 2014 04:45:36 GMT]]>I love your wagon!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/37992https://wibimmers.com/post/37992Sun, 30 Mar 2014 04:45:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Sat, 29 Mar 2014 22:28:35 GMT]]>Got a couple things done on the interior today. Installed sport seats and sport steering wheel.

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These happen to be out of a coupe so they have the ability to flip forward. Maximum hauling capabilities!

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Picking up parts from my painter on Monday, can't wait!!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/37978https://wibimmers.com/post/37978Sat, 29 Mar 2014 22:28:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Fri, 28 Mar 2014 05:09:33 GMT]]>this thing looks killer TJ!!

following it to the 5er meet was a fun experience.

I thought i would have to dodge a shower of sparks and fluids.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/37951https://wibimmers.com/post/37951Fri, 28 Mar 2014 05:09:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E46 Touring Build Thread on Fri, 28 Mar 2014 02:16:41 GMT]]>Swapped shifters real quick tonight, getting rid of the last piece of wood left in favor of this e39 shifter. I have yet to see another in this color trim.

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Also, dropping some parts off at the painter tomorrow.

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