Just another E46 Coupe

[najim]

Then I took about a million more pictures..
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Next on the to do list is -*
Clutch (Possibly flywheel)
Timing Chain Tensioner*
Discs and Pads all round + Brake fluid change and lines
Swap rear tires over from the MV1's (225.35's as I currently have 225/40's on the rear of the Keskins)
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Dependent on how it is mechanically then cosmetically -*
Raise the front, fit 25mm spacers at the front.
Measure up and sort for some sort of spacers at the back to have it equal to the front
Facelift rear boot lights
Respray front Kidney Grilles properly - or source a chrome set and leave them chrome
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Drive and enjoy!

[najim]

Hey guys! Some updates after winter

Getting in the air..

One side done..


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Then I tried on the 25mm spacers at the front as opposed to 15mm..
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25mm -*


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15mm -*

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I like the 25mm spacers but at the current height it's too far out and I can't turn lol and it started raining so I thought I'll stick to 15mm's and raise it another time!
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Then gave it an obligatory wash!






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[najim]

E46's have a small amount of camber adjustment front and back. If you remove the factory alignment pin from the strut bearing/mount, the stud holes in the strut tower are slotted so you can move the strut assembly inwards to get some negative camber. Out back the outer, lower control arm bolt is eccentric, and allows a little bit of negative camber as well.

Great looking car! Looks much better with the spacers!

That's what I thought, I'll be getting the car in the air on Saturday so will have a look then. Thanks man!

Does yours have it? I haven't looked at the rear, but I know the front has nothing.

I'll update on Saturday with pictures

[DeMaroE46]

Really? I thought all E46's have some adjustment at the rear!

Does yours have it? I haven't looked at the rear, but I know the front has nothing.

[lamsv]

E46's have a small amount of camber adjustment front and back. If you remove the factory alignment pin from the strut bearing/mount, the stud holes in the strut tower are slotted so you can move the strut assembly inwards to get some negative camber. Out back the outer, lower control arm bolt is eccentric, and allows a little bit of negative camber as well.

Great looking car! Looks much better with the spacers!

[najim]

That'll be awesome! I need camber arms and camber plates, because no factory adjustment

Really? I thought all E46's have some adjustment at the rear!

[DeMaroE46]

Thanks man! My front helpers are still in for now, rear adjusters are out. But the bumpstops haven't been cut down!

Intention for the new year is to remove front helpers, cut down rear bump stops and more neg camber at the back!

That'll be awesome! I need camber arms and camber plates, because no factory adjustment

[najim]

Your car looks great man! I have JOM's as well, I don't have the helpers in, and I still have the rear adjusters. Once I roll my fenders I plan on taking the adjusters out completely.

Thanks man! My front helpers are still in for now, rear adjusters are out. But the bumpstops haven't been cut down!

Intention for the new year is to remove front helpers, cut down rear bump stops and more neg camber at the back!

[DeMaroE46]

Your car looks great man! I have JOM's as well, I don't have the helpers in, and I still have the rear adjusters. Once I roll my fenders I plan on taking the adjusters out completely.

[najim]

Car has stayed pretty much like this...

Except, I got a set of Morimoto Bi-Xenon Projectors + 6K 35W HID's - I intend to change the bulbs to 5K and blacked out the reflectors. Plans are to run quad xenons soon

Other than that, been driving it and enjoying it! Going to go into winter mode in a few weeks but got some plans for the new year!









Didn't get a picture with the shrouds in.. Got too excited haha!!
















Enjoy!

[Chasen88]

Nice start, can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

[najim]

Really nice car

Thanks mate. Got lots more plans! Just a matter of time and funds lol.
Rear should be lower tomorrow.

[Spirit]

Really nice car

[najim]

Looks a lot like mine. good to see another orient blue

Thanks!

[dylan.]

Looks a lot like mine. good to see another orient blue