Couple questions from a new E46 owner... (angel eyes, suspension....)

Dado337 · Sat, Jun-05-2010, 02:00:17 AM

So I have been around VW and Audi my whole life and know them inside and out, but do not know BMW very well. I just bought an M3 and have a few questions.

First... What is better for angel eyes? LED or CCFL? I want a bright white color to be seen at all times even during the day, so what would work better?

Second... I want to put some coilovers on the car. What is a good, and decently priced coilover? I have had Eibach, H&R, Vmaxx, and Konis on my VW's. Is there any maybe BMW specific brands that you guys might recomment?

Third... My 04 does not have the NAV but I want to put a double din dvd player in but the climate control is in the way. But the cars with nav have a diff location for the climate control. What have you guys done to make this happen? Can I see pictures?

Hu///mmell · Sat, Jun-05-2010, 02:03:31 AM

I HIGHLY recommend the FK Silverline Plus X coilovers...especially if you don't plan on tracking the car. They are so comfortable. I love mine.

AriZonaD54 · Sat, Jun-05-2010, 02:10:48 AM

Track setup; TC Kline or JIC/ Cross or Motons
Daily Driving; Any coilover will probably work... or even just an Eibach Pro Spring Kit
Angel Eyes; have come along way over the last 5 years, all are now pretty good, just a matter of preference

SC_TR0JAN_M3 · Sat, Jun-05-2010, 06:29:11 AM

all your answers can be found in a search. seriously. these are questions that have been discussed many-a-times. in short it'd come down to:

1) go led. it's safer. brand is up to you but eas and unmitza are the popular choices. you honestly can't go wrong with either.

2) TCK, GC, and now AST 4100's are great options and can handle DD duty or heavy track use.

3) you'll hafta buy a relocation kit to install a double din unit.

Dado337 · Sat, Jun-05-2010, 06:31:03 AM

Thanks for the help. Where can I find this relocation kit for the climate control?

ShafferMD · Sat, Jun-05-2010, 03:55:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dado337

Thanks for the help. Where can I find this relocation kit for the climate control?

EAS sells the relocation kit for <$100...Keep in mind, the double-din install requires some cutting of the AC Ducts...not really an issue, but it is required to gain the additional space needed due to the depth of aftermarlet double din units.

Mr.Yi · Sat, Jun-05-2010, 06:36:39 AM

for angel eyes KHOALTY premium "budget" LED kit HANDS down VERY good quality and GREAT price. not to mention everything comes with the kit. there service is excellent and the prices on their website are second to none.

Sat, Jun-05-2010, 02:00:17 AM	#1
Dado337 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 19 Reputation: 0	Couple questions from a new E46 owner... (angel eyes, suspension....) So I have been around VW and Audi my whole life and know them inside and out, but do not know BMW very well. I just bought an M3 and have a few questions. First... What is better for angel eyes? LED or CCFL? I want a bright white color to be seen at all times even during the day, so what would work better? Second... I want to put some coilovers on the car. What is a good, and decently priced coilover? I have had Eibach, H&R, Vmaxx, and Konis on my VW's. Is there any maybe BMW specific brands that you guys might recomment? Third... My 04 does not have the NAV but I want to put a double din dvd player in but the climate control is in the way. But the cars with nav have a diff location for the climate control. What have you guys done to make this happen? Can I see pictures?

Sat, Jun-05-2010, 02:03:31 AM	#2
Hu///mmell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,547 In the garage: '03 BMW E46 M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Charlotte - Plaza Midwood	I HIGHLY recommend the FK Silverline Plus X coilovers...especially if you don't plan on tracking the car. They are so comfortable. I love mine. __________________

Sat, Jun-05-2010, 02:10:48 AM	#3
AriZonaD54 www.AZEuropeans.com Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,577 Reputation: 0 Location: ARIZONA	Track setup; TC Kline or JIC/ Cross or Motons Daily Driving; Any coilover will probably work... or even just an Eibach Pro Spring Kit Angel Eyes; have come along way over the last 5 years, all are now pretty good, just a matter of preference __________________ 2003 Titanium Silver: RAC RG4's, Falken 452s in 265/30/19 Front and 275/30/19 Rear, V-CSL Bootlid & Bumper, V-CSL Race Lip, OEM CSL Diffusor, Cross Coilovers, Milltek Sec 2 and Exhaust, UUC Front Sway-bar, PF RTABs & FCABs, M5 Shift Knob, CF Grills & Gills, 25/15 F1 Tint, Crystalline 50% Front Window Tint, F1 Royal Paddles, Hard-wired V1, OEM Navigation Retrofit, OEM Bluetooth Retrofit, DICE Silverline, Depo Front Corners and some decals

Sat, Jun-05-2010, 06:29:11 AM	#4
SC_TR0JAN_M3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,489 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose	all your answers can be found in a search. seriously. these are questions that have been discussed many-a-times. in short it'd come down to: 1) go led. it's safer. brand is up to you but eas and unmitza are the popular choices. you honestly can't go wrong with either. 2) TCK, GC, and now AST 4100's are great options and can handle DD duty or heavy track use. 3) you'll hafta buy a relocation kit to install a double din unit. __________________ 2004 CB 6 Speed ///M3 Motion Control :: Performance Friction :: Autosolution :: Ground Control :: Mason :: APEX Looking For :: SS Race ::

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Sat, Jun-05-2010, 06:31:03 AM	#5
Dado337 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 19 Reputation: 0	Thanks for the help. Where can I find this relocation kit for the climate control?

Sat, Jun-05-2010, 06:36:39 AM	#7
Mr.Yi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108 Reputation: 0	for angel eyes KHOALTY premium "budget" LED kit HANDS down VERY good quality and GREAT price. not to mention everything comes with the kit. there service is excellent and the prices on their website are second to none.