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christyles
09-11-2004, 05:02 PM
Instructions please....

Anything I should watch out for that might break?

Thanks in advance.
M007
09-11-2004, 06:28 PM
If I know what kins of bumper you have, yes I can help you. :)
christyles
09-11-2004, 07:10 PM
Sorry, I hav a 323i 4dr, 2000 stock bumper, the one with the rectangle fog lights.
M007
09-12-2004, 09:56 PM
I can't help you. :Idunno:
Jersey
09-12-2004, 10:08 PM
great post gary....

hey chris, check the manual...there are instructions on how to remove the lights so you can change the bulbs
christyles
09-12-2004, 10:15 PM
great post gary....

hey chris, check the manual...there are instructions on how to remove the lights so you can change the bulbs
uhhh...right thanks Jersey...If I could find the friggin manual... :Idunno:
ianS
09-12-2004, 10:59 PM
Just use a flat screw driver and apply slightly force on the side of the fog cover. It is hang by a clip but those clip are damn so easy to far apart from the housing and watch out the clip not to fall inside the bumper! Go get SPP fog light! they match xenon prefectly! ;)
christyles
09-12-2004, 11:01 PM
Just use a flat screw driver and apply slightly force on the side of the fog cover. It is hang by a clip but those clip are damn so easy to far apart from the housing and watch out the clip not to fall inside the bumper! Go get SPP fog light! they match xenon prefectly! ;)
I don't have Xenons Ians. I have '00 323i, but i'm tryint to match all my bulbs as close as possible. Getting rid of anything that has the hint of OEM yellow or amber. Well. the amber's gone already...
ianS
09-12-2004, 11:22 PM
You can just get some spp bulb for both headlight and fog then no more ugly yellow light.
christyles
09-12-2004, 11:24 PM
You can just get some spp bulb for both headlight and fog then no more ugly yellow light.
For now, I'll buy cheap fog light bulbs as I'll be changing my front bumper to a 325i facelifter after winter.
ianS
09-12-2004, 11:33 PM
For now, I'll buy cheap fog light bulbs as I'll be changing my front bumper to a 325i facelifter after winter.

A facelifted 325i bumper? a plain plastic with 2 little small hole! you think it looks good? save more money and all the way go for Mtech. SPP bulb is cheap! only $35US shipped.
christyles
09-12-2004, 11:38 PM
A facelifted 325i bumper? a plain plastic with 2 little small hole! you think it looks good? save more money and all the way go for Mtech. SPP bulb is cheap! only $35US shipped.
that's the one... I like that bumper cause it will suit how my ride will be put together. Trust me..

Too many members already have the Mtech.

SPP acronym for? or is manufacturer name?
ianS
09-12-2004, 11:43 PM
Supreme Power Parts (http://www.supremepowerparts.com)
christyles
09-12-2004, 11:53 PM
Supreme Power Parts (http://www.supremepowerparts.com)
Thanks IanS
oyster
09-13-2004, 01:50 AM
Chris, are you getting the rear facelifted bumper too?

check e46fanatics.com
Chopper
09-13-2004, 05:49 AM
Chris- if you ever need to do anything fairly basic like change the fog light bulbs, etc., I have the Bentley manual which is pretty good at those things with plenty of pics, step by steps, etc. you can boorw.
ianS
09-13-2004, 08:20 AM
Chris- if you ever need to do anything fairly basic like change the fog light bulbs, etc., I have the Bentley manual which is pretty good at those things with plenty of pics, step by steps, etc. you can boorw.

Is your bentley show how to replace the sunshade track! Mime was broken again this morning! :mad: and I been told they won't cover it under extended warranty and will cost $800 to repair by t&c! I doubt it will cost more than $100 in parts so I decide to DIY. :confused2
christyles
09-13-2004, 08:50 AM
Is your bentley show how to replace the sunshade track! Mime was broken again this morning! :mad: and I been told they won't cover it under extended warranty and will cost $800 to repair by t&c! I doubt it will cost more than $100 in parts so I decide to DIY. :confused2
So you mean also your sunshade/moonroof thing was covered to under extneded warranty the first time? I had ext. warranty, Parkview told me it wasn't covered. :thumbsdow
christyles
09-13-2004, 08:51 AM
Chris- if you ever need to do anything fairly basic like change the fog light bulbs, etc., I have the Bentley manual which is pretty good at those things with plenty of pics, step by steps, etc. you can boorw.
Cool. Thanks Chopper. There's actually a number of things I want to take apart on this car for DIY reason in the future, let me know when I can borrow. Thanks. :thumbsup:
Chopper
09-13-2004, 08:52 AM
Cool. Thanks Chopper. There's actually a number of things I want to take apart on this car for DIY reason in the future, let me know when I can borrow. Thanks. :thumbsup:

Just remind me to bring it when I come out to pick up the bulbs and Photoshop!
Chopper
09-13-2004, 08:53 AM
Is your bentley show how to replace the sunshade track! Mime was broken again this morning! :mad: and I been told they won't cover it under extended warranty and will cost $800 to repair by t&c! I doubt it will cost more than $100 in parts so I decide to DIY. :confused2

Uh, not sure. The Bentley is so friggin huge, I ncan never tell how much is in there. I'll take a look.