WallaceGlanza Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 My glanza has had it difficult the last few months having to do a 90 mile commute every day in the winter weather and generally being a bit neglected. It's not a great car to be doing that in every day and it hasn't been appreciating it either - the hand brake cable has snapped, intercooler hose keeps popping off and with the winter tires fitted the handling was frankly dangerous at times!So a replacement was required, something that will be happier doing the commute itself, more comfortable for me and still a bit interesting to drive. Something that scratched the rwd itch would also be good.... the obvious choice was a german!:A 2004 E46 330d sport to be specific. For those that don't know it's a 3 litre, straight 6 turbo diesel, good for 204bhp and 300 lb ft of torque but also does an easy 46mpg.... and has the option of getting a bit sideways in the right circumstances.It's totally different to drive from the glanza and I'm not used to the feeling of the rear moving about so much yet but I'm getting there! It's pokey enough with all that torque, not as quick as the glanza but much more effortless. I'm going to try and keep it fairly standard (I've already done a couple of little bits!) but I'm pretty sure I'll end up getting a remap and fitting an exhaust at some point too - it makes a surprisingly nice noice for a diesel but just needs to be a little more vocal. ;)So what's heppening with the glanza.... well it can now get used for fun times rather than boring commutes ie trackdays! First up, Crail next weekend. With a quick wash and the rays back on she almost looks ready for it;I just hope it stays dry this weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I almost thought this thread was to announce you were breaking it! Welcome to the BMW club, they're awesome daily drivers. I have an aftermarket system on my 530D M Sport and it sounds like a jet (big whoosh sound)! If you opt for a Milltek then come to ID-Workz we are an authorissuper aped and can offer the exhausts are great prices!Ps. Glanza looks awesome as always too ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Nice. I also thought it was a bye bye thread.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Haha nah, I'm a lifer!I want one that sounds like this Id: But I also like the look of the blueflame one's, not getting it anytime soon but will have a think about it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Awesome, pretty sweet daily Also thought the was a selling up or breaking thread but happy to hear its staying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 As Liam said, sweet daily mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 That sounds awesome mate, mine isn't as grunty as that though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 My heart sank tbh mate! That title is not on! Lol beemer looks good ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Sell me the reflet lights! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Oh wait she's staying haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Mate your glanza looks amazing.... love it!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Awesome, pretty sweet daily Also thought the was a selling up or breaking thread but happy to hear its staying As Liam said, sweet daily mate Cheers guys, it makes a nice change in driving style to the glanza, nowehere near as confident with it though but it does make me realise how good the glanza handles!Need to man up and start getting the ase end out on the beemer though! That sounds awesome mate, mine isn't as grunty as that though!Yeah I love the noise it makes - almost like a petrol V8!My heart sank tbh mate! That title is not on! Lol beemer looks good ;)Ha sorry to worry you, the bonnet ain't going nowehere don't worry!Sell me the reflet lights! :harhar:Mate your glanza looks amazing.... love it!!!!Cheers mate. Can't wait to give it a proper run on the 1/4 mile at crail this weekend, fingers crossed all goes ok! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan-11 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 You had me worried there lol, the beemer looks nice, ill maybe see u at crail on sunday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 You had me worried there lol, the beemer looks nice, ill maybe see u at crail on sunday You running the v or the teg? (Or just watching??) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan-11 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Ill just be watching, sold the teg and the glanza needs mot'd (gettin done on wednesday) gary @gbr is headin up too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Ah ok, I'm sure you'll enjoy watching my bad launches and even worse gear changes! I'll come over for a chat at some point.The mot runs out on the glanza on Monday so it'll be straight into the garage for some work then! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottyb Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 im tempted by crail this weekend.I thought you were breaking at first too! glad to see you arent as this starlet is one of the originals that made me fall in love with them after stumbling across photos of it on flickr a while back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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