Hi Guys,
Want to share the journey of owning my UDM, let's cut the chat first, and take a look at some pics!
Took me some time to find this beauty. Well, it isn't in the best of shape, but it sure do make me excited! Here are the full specs:
Type Value
VIN WBAET36060NG64571
Type code ET36
Type 325I (EUR)
E series E46 (4FL)
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M54
Displacement 2.50
Power 141
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
Upholstery SONDERPOLSTERUNG (Z1XX)
Prod.date 2002-07-16
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S168A ABGASNORM EU2 EU2 exhaust emissions standard
S204A ANTRIEBSAUSLEGUNG EXPORT Drive layout, export
S205A AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE Automatic transmission
S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings
S249A MULTIFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S338A M SPORTPAKET II M Sports package II
S354A GRUENKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
S403A GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH Glass roof, electrical
S411A FENSTERHEBER,ELEKTRISCH VORN/HINTEN Window lifts,electric,front/rear
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat
S495A 3. KOPFSTUETZE HINTEN 3-point belt & head restr'nt,rear middle
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S548A KILOMETERTACHO Kilometre speedo
S661A RADIO BMW BUSINESS Radio BMW Business (C43)
S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs
S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M sports steering wheel, multifunction
S716A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET II Aerodynamics package
S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line
S772A INTERIEURLEISTE ALU BLACK CUBE Interior strip strips, Alu Black Cube
S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite
S778A EINSTIEGSLEISTEN "BMW INDIVIDUAL" Individual BMW identification
S785A WEISSE BLINKLEUCHTEN White direction indicator lights
S788A M LEICHTMETALLRAEDER BMW LA wheel, Individual
S823A HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG Hot-climate version
L824A SUEDAFRIKA-AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION SOUTH AFRICA
S864A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER UEBERSEE Dealer List Overseas
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Omission of non-combined operation
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board literature, English
S926A ERSATZRAD Spare wheel
S938A STEUERUNG ZS-INDIVIDUALSERIEN Individual series
Standard equipment
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer
S832A BATTERIE IM KOFFERRAUM Battery in luggage compartment
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version, English
Individual vehicle data
Text
---- Processing Individual
Sign "BMW individual"
---- Special Series
E46 Individual series South Africa, KA132
Edition 1
Z1XX Upholstery
Following items in Alcantara anthracite uni (nb. 2 695 325):
* seat side sections, head rests
* armrests rear seats
Door trim insertes (with foam rubber backing) in
Alcantara anthracite uni (nb. 7 893 729)
Part of rear seat bench in leather
Nappa black (nb. 1 938 942).
Text
Following items in Alcantara anthracite online (nb. 7 892 781)
* center seat sections
Sewing thread (nb. 1 905 499) and quilting yarn (nb. 1 963 800)
in black, color code 0020.
Remainder of spec. as standard leather Montana black (code N6SW)
This is a BMW Individual spec car, I think the customised specs does make it somewhat a little bit more rare? :unsure: Well, at least this is the first time I've seen E46 door steps with "BMW Individual" words instead of the usual M-Sport door steps.
What I have done so far to the car:
-Engine oil change
-Changed long shaft coupling
-Overhaul steering rack
-Replaced front rear wishbone bushes with PowerFlex Bushes
-Changed front disc brakes and pads
-Changed both rear tires to Continental CSC5, to match front tires' brand and also uneven wear due to -2++ camber angle.
-Replaced fuel filter
-Changed to KNN drop in air filter, replaced cabin filter
-Changed all four absorbers to Bilstein B8, and rear springs to stock. Old setting with B4 and lowered springs were too low at the rear, front end felt floating at highway speeds and easily scrape road bumps.
-DIY center console & Arm rest, bought from Chop Shop near Old Klang Road
-Replaced water pump, expansion tank, thermostat, and several pipes.
-Replaced missing exterior temperature sensor
-Tinted by Raytech (Seri Kembangan HQ, highly recommended!)
-Remapped by DK Tuning - Highly recommended! Car with loads more mid range torque... will update with fuel consumption figures.
-DIY Polishing.
What is still wrong with the car currently:
-Power is down to only 60%!!! Dylan from DK Tuning showed the Engine load to be only 60% from live data. Cause might be due to many factors, am still trying to diagnose the problem.
-Engine sludge, plan to flush the engine twice in a short period of time.
-Rear right tire at -2++ camber angle. Went to MPS Auto Sunway to diagnose, found out that Camber screw is worn out. Ordered new one due to arrive soon.
-RPM Bounces up and down between 1k-2k RPM when I let go of throttle and just let the car cruise along. Went to M-scope thinking it is worn torque converter, was told by boss (Mr Tan if I remember correctly?) that it isn't. Probably due to vacuum leak or leak at manifold. Currently still trying to diagnose.
-Fan clutch might be faulty.
-Whirring sound / droning / buzzing from fuel tank area during cold start. Will check fuel pump & fuel sender status.
-Annoying whirring sound from Air Con compressor.
-Occasional rear thud, might be due to worn axle or sub-frame bush.
-To replace rear disc brakes and pads soon.
-To replace all O2 sensors.
-Fault code from engine: Tank ventilation valve.
-Missing front left fender splash cover.
-One horn not working.
What I plan to do:
-Plan to flush gearbox oil.
-To replace gearbox oil cooler before it goes.
-Check vanos seals.
-Replace front and rear lights & fog lights. Multiple signs of water entry.
-Realign front and rear sagging bumper.
-Replace both kidney grills, currently both aren't the same (one is OEM, one isn't).
-Get some proper carpets...
-Replace undercarriage cover, currently torn at left side.
-Refurbish rims back to original metallic silver.
-Repaint whole car back to Titanium Silver.
-Re-wrap seats into proper leather.
-Aftermarket HUD! (probably the only after market part I'm drooling over).
Quite a long to-do list as you can see. The previous owner did take care of the car, as the gearbox was just overhauled not too long ago. But honestly I felt it could've been better.
Hope anyone here could shed some light on my current troubles, or I'd love to join you guys for some TT session soon. :rock:
Want to share the journey of owning my UDM, let's cut the chat first, and take a look at some pics!
Took me some time to find this beauty. Well, it isn't in the best of shape, but it sure do make me excited! Here are the full specs:
Type Value
VIN WBAET36060NG64571
Type code ET36
Type 325I (EUR)
E series E46 (4FL)
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M54
Displacement 2.50
Power 141
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
Upholstery SONDERPOLSTERUNG (Z1XX)
Prod.date 2002-07-16
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S168A ABGASNORM EU2 EU2 exhaust emissions standard
S204A ANTRIEBSAUSLEGUNG EXPORT Drive layout, export
S205A AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE Automatic transmission
S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings
S249A MULTIFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S338A M SPORTPAKET II M Sports package II
S354A GRUENKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
S403A GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH Glass roof, electrical
S411A FENSTERHEBER,ELEKTRISCH VORN/HINTEN Window lifts,electric,front/rear
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat
S495A 3. KOPFSTUETZE HINTEN 3-point belt & head restr'nt,rear middle
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S548A KILOMETERTACHO Kilometre speedo
S661A RADIO BMW BUSINESS Radio BMW Business (C43)
S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs
S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M sports steering wheel, multifunction
S716A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET II Aerodynamics package
S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line
S772A INTERIEURLEISTE ALU BLACK CUBE Interior strip strips, Alu Black Cube
S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite
S778A EINSTIEGSLEISTEN "BMW INDIVIDUAL" Individual BMW identification
S785A WEISSE BLINKLEUCHTEN White direction indicator lights
S788A M LEICHTMETALLRAEDER BMW LA wheel, Individual
S823A HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG Hot-climate version
L824A SUEDAFRIKA-AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION SOUTH AFRICA
S864A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER UEBERSEE Dealer List Overseas
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Omission of non-combined operation
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board literature, English
S926A ERSATZRAD Spare wheel
S938A STEUERUNG ZS-INDIVIDUALSERIEN Individual series
Standard equipment
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer
S832A BATTERIE IM KOFFERRAUM Battery in luggage compartment
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version, English
Individual vehicle data
Text
---- Processing Individual
Sign "BMW individual"
---- Special Series
E46 Individual series South Africa, KA132
Edition 1
Z1XX Upholstery
Following items in Alcantara anthracite uni (nb. 2 695 325):
* seat side sections, head rests
* armrests rear seats
Door trim insertes (with foam rubber backing) in
Alcantara anthracite uni (nb. 7 893 729)
Part of rear seat bench in leather
Nappa black (nb. 1 938 942).
Text
Following items in Alcantara anthracite online (nb. 7 892 781)
* center seat sections
Sewing thread (nb. 1 905 499) and quilting yarn (nb. 1 963 800)
in black, color code 0020.
Remainder of spec. as standard leather Montana black (code N6SW)
This is a BMW Individual spec car, I think the customised specs does make it somewhat a little bit more rare? :unsure: Well, at least this is the first time I've seen E46 door steps with "BMW Individual" words instead of the usual M-Sport door steps.
What I have done so far to the car:
-Engine oil change
-Changed long shaft coupling
-Overhaul steering rack
-Replaced front rear wishbone bushes with PowerFlex Bushes
-Changed front disc brakes and pads
-Changed both rear tires to Continental CSC5, to match front tires' brand and also uneven wear due to -2++ camber angle.
-Replaced fuel filter
-Changed to KNN drop in air filter, replaced cabin filter
-Changed all four absorbers to Bilstein B8, and rear springs to stock. Old setting with B4 and lowered springs were too low at the rear, front end felt floating at highway speeds and easily scrape road bumps.
-DIY center console & Arm rest, bought from Chop Shop near Old Klang Road
-Replaced water pump, expansion tank, thermostat, and several pipes.
-Replaced missing exterior temperature sensor
-Tinted by Raytech (Seri Kembangan HQ, highly recommended!)
-Remapped by DK Tuning - Highly recommended! Car with loads more mid range torque... will update with fuel consumption figures.
-DIY Polishing.
What is still wrong with the car currently:
-Power is down to only 60%!!! Dylan from DK Tuning showed the Engine load to be only 60% from live data. Cause might be due to many factors, am still trying to diagnose the problem.
-Engine sludge, plan to flush the engine twice in a short period of time.
-Rear right tire at -2++ camber angle. Went to MPS Auto Sunway to diagnose, found out that Camber screw is worn out. Ordered new one due to arrive soon.
-RPM Bounces up and down between 1k-2k RPM when I let go of throttle and just let the car cruise along. Went to M-scope thinking it is worn torque converter, was told by boss (Mr Tan if I remember correctly?) that it isn't. Probably due to vacuum leak or leak at manifold. Currently still trying to diagnose.
-Fan clutch might be faulty.
-Whirring sound / droning / buzzing from fuel tank area during cold start. Will check fuel pump & fuel sender status.
-Annoying whirring sound from Air Con compressor.
-Occasional rear thud, might be due to worn axle or sub-frame bush.
-To replace rear disc brakes and pads soon.
-To replace all O2 sensors.
-Fault code from engine: Tank ventilation valve.
-Missing front left fender splash cover.
-One horn not working.
What I plan to do:
-Plan to flush gearbox oil.
-To replace gearbox oil cooler before it goes.
-Check vanos seals.
-Replace front and rear lights & fog lights. Multiple signs of water entry.
-Realign front and rear sagging bumper.
-Replace both kidney grills, currently both aren't the same (one is OEM, one isn't).
-Get some proper carpets...
-Replace undercarriage cover, currently torn at left side.
-Refurbish rims back to original metallic silver.
-Repaint whole car back to Titanium Silver.
-Re-wrap seats into proper leather.
-Aftermarket HUD! (probably the only after market part I'm drooling over).
Quite a long to-do list as you can see. The previous owner did take care of the car, as the gearbox was just overhauled not too long ago. But honestly I felt it could've been better.
Hope anyone here could shed some light on my current troubles, or I'd love to join you guys for some TT session soon. :rock:
