320Cd E46 Modifications And Upgrades

[Joe_M]

Hi Again,

Sorry everyone - As you can probably tell I'm a tad excited about picking up my E46 320D tomorrow because all I've been doing is searching for new modifications and upgrades for it.

So far I'm pretty sure I want to upgrade the exhaust system, speakers, stereo head unit and get the engine remapped.

Exhaust:

http://www.mijexhaust.com/mij-exhaust-system.html

These guys quoted me £254.99 for a cat-back stainless steel exhaust system (mid & rear section)

Speakers:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rainbow-231588-IQ-Line-BMW-3-series-E46-Front-Speaker-Upgrade-Kit-New-IQ265-25-/281010024847?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item416d80b18f

These seem like the simple way to upgrade the door speakers in the E46 coupe so I think I'll try these. Only thing is they cost £229.99 which seems steep to me. I upgraded my speakers and tweeters in a Megane a couple of years ago with some pioneers designed specifically for the car for around £80.00

Head unit:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110943790763

This unit costs £320.00 and comes with an 8" display that can be used for DVD's etc as well. It looks like it will compliment the existing interior and has load of fancy features but I've had to ask the supplier if you can relocate the existing climate controls etc on the dash. Is that feasible? I think I'll be better off with a smaller unit thats more compatible with my iphone but I like the car to remain looking original.

Engine ECU remap:

I've asked for a few quotes on a remap. Not sure who to go with or how much but I've seen rough figures of £250.

+ the cost of a full service being quoted at £260 using genuine parts it looks like owning a car I love is going to cost me lol

Total = £1,314.98

Any suggestions or help reducing the above figure will be gratefully received :)

[chrislux]

Hi , you must be from my neck of the woods as I know MIJ are Walsall , I'm from Wolves .

BMW Car magazine advertise a company called Milltek . The sell a package of ECU re-map

and exhaust . I don't remember price , but I read is was very competitive . http://www.millteksport.com/

Also , there is TorqueFlow in Birmingham http://www.torqueflow.co.uk/Contact%20Us.html

Tell 'em ChrisLux with the B8 sent you .

Rainbow speakers are awesome , but you pay the price for them .

Have you tried looking at BSW from USA . They do good packages . Only prohibitive factor

maybe P&P . http://www.bavarians.../261/0/Catalog/

I know there is another company doing replacement head units , but can't remember their name . But

I don't think they were as cheap as what you've found anyway .

Hope that helps a bit , but to be honest , for all the kit you're interested in , it seems reasonable price .

[Joe_M]

Alright Chris,

Yeah I'm from Birmingham but work over near Dudley. Thanks for the information mate. Really appreciated.

[chrislux]

Saw this advert for Kenwood Double DIN TouchScreen DVD monitor and thought of you Joe .

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/16235.html Reduced to £230

[Joe_M]

Saw this advert for Kenwood Double DIN TouchScreen DVD monitor and thought of you Joe .

http://caraudiosecur...s_id/16235.html Reduced to £230

Thanks mate! Thats a good price for a double DIN :)

I was adamant I'd need to change my head unit and speakers but since I picked the car up I've realised its great just the way it is! The speakers sound great to me and are plenty loud and basey enough for me.

I'm over the moon with the car just the way it is!