Wednesday, October 21, 2020

2004 BMW E46 M54 330i

Below are all of the BMW options listed from the option sheet. The options in gray are actually standard features on the US-bound 330i cars. The letters/numbers before the option are the BMW option code.

0640 Phone preparation
0925 Shipping package
0459 Power front seats
0818 Battery switch
0534 Automatic air conditioning
0249 Multi-function steering wheel
0674 Harman-kardon sound system
0692 CD changer preparation
0441 Smoker's package (note: the car has NEVER been smoked in. This package simply includes the ashtry and lighter)
0650 In-dash CD player
0495 Center rear headrest
A07 Mystic Blue Metallic exterior color
N6SW Black Leather Interior
0522 Xenon headlights
0465 Fold down rear seats
0770 Aluminum "silver cube" trim
0609 Navigation system
0403 Moonroof
0ZHP Performance packagePerformance Package includes:
Engine mods (new camshafts, electronics, & lighter flywheel) for 10HP & 8 ft/lb of torque increase & 6800 max RPM (from 6500).
6 speed short throw shifter
3.07:1 Final drive ratio (instead of 2.91:1) See mods section: replaced with a 3.46
Max Speed Limiter set to 155 mph (instead of 128)
New M suspension, more "sporty" than standard sport package:
Firmer springs (front +6%, rear +8%)
Firmer shocks (Jounce: front +50%, rear +20%), (Rebound: front +35%, rear -8%)
Larger diameter anti-roll bars: 23.5 mm front (v. 23.0), 18.5 mm rear (v. 18.0)
More rigid forward bushings
Lower ride height by 15 mm (.6 inches) utilizing shorter auxiliary springs
-.5 degrees of camber
BMW M exterior trim elements (front & rear fascia, side sills, & trunk lid spoiler)
Special exterior trim: Anthracite (charcoal) headlight & foglight surrounds, High-Gloss
Shadowline (black gloss) trim
Large diameter stainless steel dual exhaust outlets
Extra thick Alcantra steering wheel
Sport Seats
Alcantra & Cloth upholstry to replace leatherette and standard trim (leather still an option)
Choice of "Black Cube" or "Silver Cube" trim
Anthracite headliner
Red needles on the instrument cluster
Unique 18" Wheels (style 135M), 18x8.0" front, 18x8.5" rear
Wider Tires: 225/40ZR-18 in front and 255/35ZR-18 in the rear.

Modifications (in the order they were installed)

Interior/Geek/Audio
Valentine-1 radar detector hard wired into the car
BMW universal garage door opener
Aux Input Adapter
Dension Icelink iPod adapter removed and replaced with Intravee
DICE iPod adapter removed and replaced with Intravee
Intravee II iPod adapter 
BMW hands-free Bluetooth kit with navigation voice controls
Sirius satellite radio 
Update 7/23/07, relocated antenna to under the rear deck - completely hidden now
StealthOne V1 display (Puts the Valentine-1 display on to the NAV screen, mutes the V1 when traveling <30mph, etc)
LeatherZ gauge kit (custom made alcantara panel to fit in the ashtray area)
M3 CSL alcantara e-brake handle (purchased from LeatherZ)
EuropeanAutoSource Video Source Module with infrared reverse camera
CarPC running CarX  Setup was too unreliable, I didn't use it enough.
Hella TC-400 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
BMW Rear window manual sun shade
BMW rear side window sun shades
OEM BMW fire extinguisher
OEM BMW warning triangle
OEM BMW storage box and first aid kit (under passenger seat)
BMW ///M dead pedal 
Kenwood TM-V71A Dual-band amateur radio (installed in trunk, control panel in corner of windshield) [pictures]
OEM BMW trunk net
OEM BMW umbrella
Exterior
OEM Euro clear lenses
Bimmian jet (gloss) black front kidney grilles 
Hoen Xenonmatch fog light bulbs
OEM Euro split side mirror 
Performance
Clutch delay valve (CDV) removed. Clutch engagement is much smoother now 
UUC EVO3 short shift kit UUC SwayBarbarian anti-sway bars, front and rear
Umnitza Predator Chromium DDEs (Angel eyes)
SPC (Resold by UUC Motorwerks) adjustable camber/caster plates REMOVED
Motor-force.com rear trailing arm bushing limiters
Koni FSD shocks REMOVED
Turner Motorsport front strut tower anti-crowning reinforcement plates
Turner Motorsport rear shock mount reinforcement plates
Bimmerworld lower control arms
Powerflex lower control arm bushings
Home made clutch stop  REMOVED
Ground Control coilover kit: 450lb/ft front, 550ft/lb rear spring rates, Koni top adjustable shocks, Vorshlag camber plates & upper spring perches
M3 fuel tank baffle to prevent fuel starvation when turning clockwise while autocrossing with less than half a tank of gas
3.46 differential
Four REAR 18x8.5" 135M wheels - 255/35/18 on all around.

Racing

I autocross with the BMW Car Club of America. What is autocrossing? Autocrossing is a type of automotive competition that emphasizes driver skills and vehicle handling and agility rather than speed and power. A typical autocross is held on a short paved course that uses tight curves, short straights, slaloms, simulated lane changes and similar obstacles to test both driver and car. Cars are grouped in classes of similar vehicles and each competitor makes three or more timed runs with the best time counting for competition.

My autocross equipment includes a set of Kosei K1 17x8.5" rims and race tires (currently 245/45/17 Kumho V710s). I take the wheels down to the autocross site in my back seat. Change them all when I get there, race, then change them all back to drive home. A nice floor jack, cordless impact wrench, and air tank make the whole process fairly quick. I sold my race tires in July 2006. Although I was obviously faster on race tires, I didn't feel they were helping me become a faster driver.

I'm the Autocross coordinator for the Golden Gate Chapter of the BMWCCA for 2006 and 2007.

Accomplishments:
2004: First place in AA Class, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter autocross season
2004: Fourth place overall, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter top-driver shootout
2005: Second place in AA Class, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter autocross season
2006: Second place in AA Class, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter autocross season
2007: Fourth place in A Class, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter autocross season

Maintenance/Repair Log
Note that I have the dealer repairs listed below from before I owned the car - obtained from the BMW vehicle history report.

07-24-2004 17040 Waxed w/ Zaino me
11-21-2004 22600 Rear differential leaking. Replaced differential bolts and used lock-tite to secure (warranty) BMW of Fremont
11-27-2004 22674 Oil & Filter changed me
12-26-2004 23637 Car ran rough and SES light illuminated. All 6 coil packs replaced. (warranty) BMW of Fremont
02-03-2005 25294 * Rear differential still leaking. Dealer replaced rear differential gasket. (warranty)
* Intermittent erratic idle when at a stoplight. Known problem, BMW service measure #B12-207-04. Dealer updated digital motor electronics (DME). (warranty)
* FM radio fades in/out of stereo. Known problem, BMW service measure #B65-209-04. Dealer replaced BM53 radio tuner. (warranty) BMW of Fremont
02-05-2005 25321 Removed clutch delay valve (CDV) me
02-05-2005 25321 Changed transmission fluid, replacing with Redline D4 ATF. me
03-05-2005 26765 Waxed car w/ Zaino me
03-09-2005 26775 Replaced all 4 tires with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s (OEM sizes) Mounted & balanced by Custom Alignment (Mtn View)
04-26-2005 29784 Inspection I (including an oil change) performed BMW of Fremont
07-23-2005 33484 Waxed car w/ Meguiar's NXT me
10-07-2005 36982 Installed UUC EVO3 short shift kit me
10-14-2005 37118 Waxed car w/ Meguiar's NXT me
11-04-2005 38003 Installed UUC Sway Barbarians sway bars front & rear me
11-04-2005 38003 Changed oil & filter. me
12-17-2005 40000 Turned over 40,000 miles n/a
03-02-2006 43636 Replaced all 4 tires with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s (OEM sizes) Mounted & balanced by Custom Alignment (Mtn View)
03-02-2006 43636 Installed SPC (resold by UUC Motorwerks) adjustable camber/caster plates Custom Alignment (Mtn View)
03-08-2006 44378 Oil & Filter replaced, brake fluid flushed BMW of Mountain View
03-08-2006 44378 Service bulletin performed to fix a power dip at 4000RPM BMW of Mountain View
03-19-2006 44630 Waxed car with Meguiar's ColorX & Meguiar's NXT me
04-22-2006 46556 Replaced all 4 wheels, all 4 tires (with Michelin Pilot Sports), right door airbag & cover, right curtain airbag & cover. 
04-27-2006 46997 Changed transmission fluid with Redline D4 ATF me
06-23-2006 48837
REMOVED SPC/UUC camber plates, didn't like them.
Installed Koni FSD shocks
Installed Turner Motorsport strut tower anti-crowning reinforcement plates
Installed Powerflex control arm bushings
Installed Bimmerworld lower control arms
Installed Turner Motorsport rear shock mount reinforcement plates me
08-17-2006 49435 Window would not roll up properly, replaced front right window regulator. BMW of Fremont
08-17-2006 49435
Replaced windshield wipers
Performed alignment
Replaced rear brake rotors & pads BMW of Fremont
08-27-2006 50000 Turned over 50,000 miles while at a BMWCCA High Performance Driving School at Thunderhill Raceway
08-30-2006 50330 Replaced front brake rotors & pads (Zimmerman rotors & Axxis Ultimate pads). Performed brake bedding procedure. me
12-01-2006 52702 Changed oil (Castrol 0W30 European Formula) me
12-26-2006 53288
Installed Ground Control Coilover kit (Eibach springs, 450 lb/ft front, 550lb/ft rear, Koni single top adjustable shocks, vorshlag camber/caster plates and upper spring perches)
Installed Hoen Xenonmatch fog light bulbs
Installed OEM Euro split side mirror me
12-27-2006 53288 Detailed exterior: clay bar, polish (Meguiar's ColorX), & wax (Meguiar's NXT) me
01-03-2007 53350 Had car aligned and corner weighted. -2.5 degrees front and rear camber. 1/16th total toe out front, 3/16th total toe in rear. TC Design, Milpitas CA
03-12-2007 55724 Installed new battery (Autozone 49-DL) as preventative maintenance me
04-14-2007 56414 Changed transmission fluid with BMW MTF-LT-2 and changed rear differential fluid with Redline 75W90 me
05-03-2007 57200 Waxed car with Zaino me
06-04-2007 58100 Replaced front lower grille (rock went through it damaging a 'spoke' in it) and replaced center cup holder console area (area was too scratched up for my analness) me
06-11-2007 58700 Replaced all 4 tires with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Custom Alignment, Mountain View
06-24-2007 59297 Started Inspection II: Installed new spark plugs
06-29-2007 59482 Finished inspection II:
Cleaned MAF
Changed power steering fluid 
Changed oil with BMW 5w30
Replaced fuel filter
Replaced water pump
Replaced thermostat
Replaced main drive belt tensioner pulley and idler pulley
Replaced air filter & cabin filter
Replaced thermostat to coolant expansion tank hose
Flushed coolant
Reset service indicator me
06-30-2007 59503 Removed seats and steam cleaned carpet
07-06-2007 60000 Turned over 60,000 miles
09-07-2007 62134 Another rock incident! Hit a rock and it went through the left rear tire AND wheel (no other damage).  Replaced the wheel with a new one (OEM) and replaced both rear tires (Pilot Sport PS2). Custom Alignment, Mountain View
09-08-2007 62248 Flushed brake fluid me
02-15-2008 66639 Changed oil with BMW 5W30 me
10-10-2008 75072 Changed oil with BMW 5W30 me
11-20-2008 75827 My wife was rear-ended in my car in late July. Finally got it fixed - the rear bumper was replaced  B-Line body shop, San Jose CA
12-23-2008 76421 Changed transmission fluid with Pentosin MTF2 me
01-09-2009 76999 Replaced front sway bar end links me
01-09-2009 76999 Traded my front tires for someone else's rear wheels - now running 18x8.5 255/35/18 on all 4 corners. Brand new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires. me
07-21-2009 81700 Replaced front left window regulator me
08-12-2009 82184 Changed oil with BMW 5W30 Me
03-09-2010 86879 Installed 4 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport tires Exact Motorsports
03-21-2010 87137 Replaced brakes all around with Zimmerman rotors and Axxis Ultimate pads. Flushed brake fluid with ATE Blue. me
06-03-2010 89125 Changed air filter, cabin microfilter, & transmission fluid (Pentosin MTF2) me
06-26-2010 89518 Changed oil with BMW 5W30 me
01-23-2011 97543 Changed oil with BMW 5W30 me
03-19-2011 99660 Replaced fuel pump Bavarian Motorsport, Milpitas
04-16-2011 100201 Replaced pre-cat O2 sensors w/ Bosch 17215 (OEM) me
04-30-2011 100750 Installed 4 Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/35/18 Exact Motorsports
05-12-2011 101250 Changed transmission fluid with Pentosin MTF2 me
09-04-2011 104027 Flushed brake fluid with ATE Super blue; rotated tires me
10-13-2011 105084 Changed oil with BMW 5w30 Me
11-23-2011 106191 Had car fully detailed, clay, polish, wax AJs car detailing, San Jose
12-15-2011 106800 Starter replaced Bavarian Motorsport, Milpitas CA
08-19-2012 112313 Changed oil with BMW 5W30 Me
01-01-2013 114135 Mileage check
02-11-2013 114841 Installed new tires. Michelin pilot super sport. Exact motorsports Milpitas
06-20-2013 116490 Replaced control arms, motor mounts, & intake boots Bavarian Motorsport
01-02-2014 119962 Mileage check
03-02-2014 120670 Changed oil (BMW 5W30), replaced thermostat, water pump, upper and lower radiator hoses, coolant expansion tank, transmission fluid (Pentosin MTF2), differential fluid (LiquiMoly 75W90), valve cover gasket (OEM), air filter, cabin microfilter, fuel filter, spark plugs me
04-10-2014 121025 Replaced front brake pads (Stoptech Performance Street) and rotors (Zimmerman ZCoat). Flushed brake fluid with ATE Typ200. Rotated tires. me
01-06-2015 127000 Mileage check
02-15-2015 127962 Oil Change
11-08-2015 134875 Oil change, new control arm bushings me
08-25-2016 142509 Changed oil with BMW 5W30 me
11-01-2016 143860 Replaced passenger side xenon ignitor me
12-31-2016 144100 Replaced battery me
02-17-2017 144130 Replaced front tires (one was leaking air) Michelin Pilot Super Sport America's Tire
10-19-2017 150020 Oil leak- replaced oil filter housing gasket as well as VANOS oil line 11361705532 Bavarian Motorsport, Milpitas CA
10-19-2017 150020 Changed oil with BMW 5W30 Bavarian Motorsport, Milpitas CA
01-01-2019 153944 Jan 1st mileage check
03-28-2019 154488 Changed oil with Pentosin Performance 5W-30 (FCPEuro) Me
06-03-2019 155856 Had autocross (aggressive) alignment removed. Bavarian Motorsport, Milpitas CS
01-01-2020 158122 Annual mileage check Me


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