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techno violet 
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 Posted: 16-March-2005 at 06:38 |
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how did you first become aware of the problem?did the handling go to pot?this seems to be a major design fault on bmw's behalf with the earlier e46 323ci and 328ci.does it affect the saloon aswell?
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E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.
 
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JohnH
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 06:54 |
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Sweet jesus that's brutal. Are BMW covering it out of goodwill or do you have separate warranty cover?
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Richie
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 07:00 |
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BMW are covering it as a goodwill gesture.
@Techno...the rear end started creaking under acceleration and she wasn't planted on the road in bends...started getting a bit loose at the rear.
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mackeroo1
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 08:33 |
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best send them the meguiars down richie they can give it a bit of spit and polish for you when they are finished....!!!!
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Robbie Bradford
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 08:58 |
Holy siht, thats serious, not so bad seeing as BMW are gonna cover it. Makes you wonder about the build quality though.
Richie - has this upset your ownership of the car, will you trade it after or will you be happy enough once the work is done.......maybe a Z4 on the horizon
Edited by Robbie Bradford
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AHEALY
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 09:03 |
 kbannon wrote:
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I second that. Just as well it's being covered, otherwise with 40 hours labour it could be classed as a right off (at main stealer rates). Richie - DO you have statistics regarding number of cars affected by this design fault.
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3
97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold)
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Richie
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 09:46 |
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Apparently the car will be stronger whenever when it gets repaired so I'm not too worried. I've some nice mods planned to cheer myself up when she comes home.
I've no stats but I know there's not too many in this country.USA and UK seem to have tonnes.
I guess it being one of the first run of E46 coupes it was a learning car. They reinforced the subframe in 2000.
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geo
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 10:48 |
Cibie wrote:
Was thinking about getting some BMW centre caps for the wheels and was
wondering if these are all standard size? Or dependant on wheel
dimensions? Anyone?
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And anyone know where I could lay my hands on these?
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Are you talking about the stick on metal discs or the whole plastic cap? I got a set of the discs in Joe Duffy's a while back. Cost less than a fiver each and are much better quality than ones you'd find on ebay etc....
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No BMWs in the family (for the moment) Other stuff includes Mk2 Golf GTI 8V and G60, Vento VR6 track car and a few other bits and pieces
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topazman
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 12:38 |
Robbie Bradford wrote:
Holy siht, thats serious, not so bad seeing as BMW are gonna cover it. Makes you wonder about the build quality though.
Richie - has this upset your ownership of the car, will you trade it after or will you be happy enough once the work is done.......maybe a Z4 on the horizon
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Robbie its also common in the E36 M3's so be careful out there
Topazman
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Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits
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Robbie Bradford
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 12:54 |
topazman wrote:
Robbie Bradford wrote:
Holy siht, thats serious, not so bad seeing as BMW are gonna cover it. Makes you wonder about the build quality though.
Richie - has this upset your ownership of the car, will you trade it after or will you be happy enough once the work is done.......maybe a Z4 on the horizon
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Robbie its also common in the E36 M3's so be careful out there
Topazman
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Oh thanks a million for that Niall, like my car has'nt enough issues 
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topazman
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Posted: 16-March-2005 at 13:05 |
Robbie Bradford wrote:
topazman wrote:
Robbie Bradford wrote:
Holy siht, thats serious, not so bad seeing as BMW are gonna cover it. Makes you wonder about the build quality though.
Richie - has this upset your ownership of the car, will you trade it after or will you be happy enough once the work is done.......maybe a Z4 on the horizon
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Robbie its also common in the E36 M3's so be careful out there
Topazman
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Oh thanks a million for that Niall, like my car has'nt enough issues
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I didn't want to give you a cardiac arrest but as Richie said not all cars are affected by this problem must be only Monday and Friday build cars. If it hasn't happened by now Robbie I doubt it will happen to you so keep polishing for the Easter weekend
Topazman
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Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits
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Alloy centre caps