Hi fellow fanatics!

[GTC]

Hi all,

just another new member here - bought my 2001 330Ci from Budds in Hamilton a couple of weeks ago. Got the Premium/Sport /w montana leather & HK, and am very happy. This is my first BMW, coming from a few Honda Preludes, and I'm still having a hard time wiping the grin from my face!

I actually received my first mod a few days before getting the car - a BMW M3 shifter from Germany - only took about a week to ship over. It was cheaper then buying local and I wanted a "lighted" shifter - might as well go OEM! Clears are coming next!

My only unfortunate mod was a fist sized stone to the front of my hood yesterday on the 401 - big dent (well, in my world) and tons of scratches... I was cringing as I saw it bounce all over the top of my hood... I think the 5 layers of Zaino that I managed to put down over the previous 5 or 6 days helped a bit, but now I'm searching for the best fix-it method - I had Budds re-spray the entire front of the car just before delivery as well, to remove all the stone chips.... this car may drive me nuts (but at least I'll go crazy with a smile on my face)...

Anyway, glad to be here - looks like this'll be another great resource,

cheers,

GTC / Brendon

[laziemofo]

welkome aboard GTC!! loooks like u got ur first mod and lets not let it stop there...
this is a great place to be...hope u enjoy ur stay!

[M007]

Hi all,

My only unfortunate mod was a fist sized stone to the front of my hood yesterday on the 401 - big dent (well, in my world) and tons of scratches... I was cringing as I saw it bounce all over the top of my hood... I think the 5 layers of Zaino that I managed to put down over the previous 5 or 6 days helped a bit, but now I'm searching for the best fix-it method - I had Budds re-spray the entire front of the car just before delivery as well, to remove all the stone chips.... this car may drive me nuts (but at least I'll go crazy with a smile on my face)...

Anyway, glad to be here - looks like this'll be another great resource,

cheers,

GTC / BrendonWelcome aboard: :) Should try touch up, water sanding, polish, wax before painting the whole front. I know Budd is one of the best for BMW body work. One of my buddy work at BMW told me they have some hight tech stuff in the bodyshop.
:)

[AjayB]

Hi all,

just another new member here - bought my 2001 330Ci from Budds in Hamilton a couple of weeks ago. Got the Premium/Sport /w montana leather & HK, and am very happy. This is my first BMW, coming from a few Honda Preludes, and I'm still having a hard time wiping the grin from my face!

I actually received my first mod a few days before getting the car - a BMW M3 shifter from Germany - only took about a week to ship over. It was cheaper then buying local and I wanted a "lighted" shifter - might as well go OEM! Clears are coming next!

My only unfortunate mod was a fist sized stone to the front of my hood yesterday on the 401 - big dent (well, in my world) and tons of scratches... I was cringing as I saw it bounce all over the top of my hood... I think the 5 layers of Zaino that I managed to put down over the previous 5 or 6 days helped a bit, but now I'm searching for the best fix-it method - I had Budds re-spray the entire front of the car just before delivery as well, to remove all the stone chips.... this car may drive me nuts (but at least I'll go crazy with a smile on my face)...

Anyway, glad to be here - looks like this'll be another great resource,

cheers,

GTC / Brendon

Welcome aboard GTC! ..I just joined to. you picked up your car from Budds do you live in Hamilton? I used to live near there, in SC and in Ancaster too just for little while though. Everyone's really friendly here.

[GTC]

Thanks for the welcomes guys!

m002 - I picked up some OEM touch up paint / clearcoat. Will give it a shot, though one area is dented, and I'll probably need it pulled out... :(

AjayB - I actually live in the KW area, Budds just had the color/option/km combo I was looking for and happened to give me the best price for my trade!

[christyles]

Hi all,
My only unfortunate mod was a fist sized stone to the front of my hood yesterday on the 401 - big dent (well, in my world) and tons of scratches... I was cringing as I saw it bounce all over the top of my hood... I think the 5 layers of Zaino that I managed to put down over the previous 5 or 6 days helped a bit, but now I'm searching for the best fix-it method - I had Budds re-spray the entire front of the car just before delivery as well, to remove all the stone chips.... this car may drive me nuts (but at least I'll go crazy with a smile on my face)...
Anyway, glad to be here - looks like this'll be another great resource,
cheers,

GTC / Brendon
Hi GTC. Welcome aboard. Interested to know how you found out about e46toronto.ca? Standard question now. But interesting...

If you need dent removal repair, let me know, guys I have are great it. I'll be planning a dent removal session soon. Also for scratches and such, see the auto detailing banner at the bottom. ;)

If you got a ? or setup meets, don't hesitate to. Very friendly bunch here. Prepare to spend lots of mod money, probably have already.

[GTC]

Hi Christyles - got the link from e46fanatics.com - another great resource.

If I'm available, I'm definitely up for a dent-removal session - have one on the wife's SUV (and a few scratches) that I'd like taken care of! I'll check out the links,

thanks,

GTC

[christyles]

Hi Christyles - got the link from e46fanatics.com - another great resource.

If I'm available, I'm definitely up for a dent-removal session - have one on the wife's SUV (and a few scratches) that I'd like taken care of! I'll check out the links,

thanks,

GTCSweet..e46fanatics, our bible. Here's some info PDR Clinic (http://www.e46toronto.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=119)

[BlueSky]

welcome on board GTC...

ur screen name gave me an impression that u are a serious MODDER~ :0

enjoy your stay here... as Chris said.. be prepared to spend $$$ :blaaaa:

[Regin8r]

Welcome!

I have the same shift knob! Sweet!

[GTC]

Hi BlueSky, Regin8r!

BlueSky - the name actually has nothing to do with mods ... I ... am ... trying ... to ... resist ... modding .... Didn't work with the last car, probably won't work with this one either!