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    Posted: 08-May-2006 at 12:20

I recently just bought myself an e46 316ti compact (2002 model) (1796cc) its a nice car. I am now looking to slowly give it some mods. I cant even find an induction kit for it! i found one back box in my local autosave , and it was over priced and pathetic looking. anyone got any helpful sites or information on adding to it? would b much appreciated!

This is my plan - Tints, inuction kit, sports backbox,17" Alloys & Tyres and a nice and subtle full body kit.  any info regarding these items would be perfect.

THANKS , Barry ;)
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Points: 40 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08-May-2006 at 12:42

shouldnt be too difficult to find mods, have a look on e bay

i just found a nice cheap pipercross kit

  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bmw-E46-Pipercross-Performance-Filter_ W0QQitemZ8061879073QQcategoryZ36680QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and the wheels are no problem you can choose from any 5x120 wheels with the right spacers

and you cant really go wrong with a nice m3 kit can ya
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Points: 2516 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08-May-2006 at 12:55

Barry,

If you're going for wheels go for wheels that fit e36/e46 3 series rather than putting any old 5 stud BMW wheel on because if you put 5 series wheels on a 3 series then you will rub out the arches and fitting spacers wouldn't make any difference. HTH

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AC Schnitzer do a nice body kit for the E46 Compact.
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Originally posted by marshe36 marshe36 wrote:


i just found a nice cheap pipercross kit

  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bmw-E46-Pipercross-Performance-Filter_ W0QQitemZ8061879073QQcategoryZ36680QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



That pipercross kit was for an e46 coupe 2.5 litre, tht wouldnt fit my car surely? i seriously cant find any websites providing tuning parts for my car spec, if anyone can finda website listing my car engine and model , i will b very happy ...

thanks for all the quik reply's , impressive forum! better than my old cars forum alfa romeo!! aww wot possessed me to get an alfa i dont kno! lol
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Points: 2516 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08-May-2006 at 15:50

Heres one link for you Barry!

http://www.racerheaven.co.uk/acatalog/BMW_E46_Compact.html

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Try chatting to tigger. He runs an ACS style ti.

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That is so wild!  I have NEVER seen an E46 Compact.  I though you guys were using coupe and compact as the same thing. Where can I see more pics?

I like the front end mod/style on Webdunk.  Very kool!  So you have changed the bonnet and the front bumper?  Seeing the mods you guys have is like going to Disney World!

Does this forum have a gallery where nothing but car images are posted?
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The velvet blue compact is Tigger's - I don't think there's a big store of images of his, but take a look at the events section of the Scottish website at http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/ and you may spot some more.

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Thanks.  I like the look of the compact.  Does it handle well?
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Originally posted by Webdunk Webdunk wrote:

Try chatting to tigger. He runs an ACS style ti.

How do i find tigger webdunk?

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Originally posted by FloridaBMW FloridaBMW wrote:

Thanks.  I like the look of the compact.  Does it handle well?

E46 Compact handles well some say better than the saloon and coupe.

It seems to have a bit of an image problem which is a shame as it is such an under rated car and is in a different league to the E36 Compact before it. 
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I have heard that is true with the E36 version.  I have not seen or heard of any in the US.  Very nice looking car!
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Originally posted by simeonae316ti simeonae316ti wrote:

Originally posted by Webdunk Webdunk wrote:

Try chatting to tigger. He runs an ACS style ti.


How do i find tigger webdunk?



Search the memberlist for 'tigger' and PM him
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Points: 606 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10-May-2006 at 16:43
bmtown.com should ahve a few E46 Compact bits, along with BMworld.com
www.ni-bmw.co.uk

E46 316i Saloon
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