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  1. Strider74

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    Hi all,Just wanna share with fellow bmw owners here of my journey with my E_forty6 2sixty.Prelude:Took me almost two months searching and researching the pages of this and other BMW forums to help me decide on what model, what engine displacement, 4 or 6 cylinders so on and so forth to get.When i saw her in this forum's classified, she was second choice actually, there was another E46 up for sale at that time, but i was too late to act. I guess it was fate.I remember login in just to take peek at her and to check whether she is still available.The next thing i remember, with shaky hands i called up the owner and negotiated a place to meet.The first time i met her, at my mechanic’s place, she was as nice as the pictures in the forum.3 weeks later, after many delays due to documentations. I was driving her home with a promise to her previous owner that I will try my best to do justice to her. My knees went soft when she took me to 140km/h effortlessly. There and then was my first smile with the car, and there on there’s no looking back.Puspakom Inspection - pict coutesy of previous owner.[​IMG]Taking a bath before handover - pict coutesy of previous owner.[​IMG]My first DIY. Emblem change.Out with the old.[​IMG]I had to drill the holes as the pins from the old emblem was broken and stuck in side the holes.[​IMG]In with the new.[​IMG]My Plan.2013Maintenance.Spare key - DoneChange Emblem - Done.Change ATF - Done.2nd ATF flush - DoneChange Battery to Din88 - Done.Change rear absorbers - Done.Gear box oil cooler/seals - Done.Heat exchanger change - DoneIgnition coils change done - DoneSteering fluid hose - Done Alternator Bosch - Done.Fan clutch + fan - DoneWater Pump Seleri - doneExpansion tank + cap + bleed screw - DoneThermostat and ET backplate - doneRear abs mount reinforcement plates - doneTo do:Cam and crank sensorsGB seal Interior.Roof and rear pilar lining repair - Center console, rear ashtray cover - Done ModsInstall angel eyes - Done New weatherstrip for headlamps - Done Body paint respray or touch up - ARB's?? -New wheels??- DoneNew tires - DoneBlack grills -Done
     
  2. Strider74

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    Did some washing and waxing at a friends place in Putra Heights.
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  3. MadZiZ

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    Congrats bro...may she bring you joy and happiness :) It will always be your ultimate driving machine if you take good care of her.
     
  4. gendong

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    Congrats bro......May she serve you well.....and let the racun begin....!! :vroam:
     
  5. anaksarawak

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    You are staying near to our VP Herbert as he is at Putra Heights too :)
     
  6. Strider74

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    Yes, i contacted him already, have to give respect maa...
     
  7. Strider74

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    Racun, as i said, are best shared.
     
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    Bro Strider74, Congrats on the nice ride
     
  9. huskar3399

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    congrats bro! 140kmh with 325i is nothing bro. hehe.
     
  10. pussy

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    wait till you hit 242km/h... 140km/h is no feeling nothing at all...hehehe
     
  11. initialM

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    Or wait till u hit 280 then 242 is like nothing :8:
     
  12. wingzee

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    When gonna join us for TT? Lotsa racuning to do. :D
     
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    congrats.nice acquisition and hope u enjoyed the UDM
    yes,140kmh is nothing.
     
  14. Strider74

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    Already joined one last nite, in Bkt Jelutong at MMZ.
     
  15. Herbert

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    Now Strider's mind is full of racun racun from last nite......
     
  16. wingzee

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    Which racuning mods you all put in his mind? Must be ARB lah. Haha
     
  17. Strider74

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    Hahaha.....ARBs were mentioned last nite, among other things like vanos seal, windscreen change if you have ins. coverage,scanner.

    See Mr. VP, i was paying attention...hahaha
     
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    Hahaha those are the usual poisons lah. Must do one. Then car add +5bhp. :D
     
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    nice ride bro! baru first TT sudah kena racun... haha
     
  20. Strider74

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    Ya lorr, what is tt without racuns
     

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