Just picked up my '03 330Cic today and I'm in LUST!!

[~SUN-XTC~]

I registered my car on the BMW owner's website this evening - my car is Topaz Metallic Blue.

I'm also looking into tinting the windows becuase they are crystal clear right now and I'd like them darker for reducing heat, of course, but also to make it a little harder to see in the car at night.

I got a quote today for some 'full metal' non-reflective window tint; produced by LLumar.

Anyone heard of them? I got quoted $269 (sides and rear).. He said it was the best tint they had, which was what I asked for.

 

[CaveDweller]

Mine is llumar and that's around what I paid. You could also go ceramic to avoid radio interference, but you should be okay with metallic. The ceramic from Huper-Optik is over $400.

 

[~SUN-XTC~]

Is it worth over $400? I'd rather do it right the first time than not be happy with what I got for less money.

I thought the metallic really only interfered with GPS - oh my radio antenna isn't built-in to the rear window so the radio should be fine, right?

Guess the owner's manual was lost so my local BMW dealer is ordered a new one for me - $28.28 (odd price), but I was expecting more wallet damage than that.

 

[CaveDweller]

You don't need ceramic becuase it's a vert. Not as much of an issue with radio interference because the antenna is external.

 

[iDriveSMG]

wow very nice color indeed... hope ull enjoy ur car... and becareful of those wreckless drivers...

 

[~SUN-XTC~]

You don't need ceramic becuase it's a vert. Not as much of an issue with radio interference because the antenna is external.

Ohhhhh... [driving2]

 

[TheBry]

Beautiful ride! Welcome to the convertible family. And relish the looks you get at stop lights (and sailing past folks on the interstate). You paid for it!

 

[~SUN-XTC~]

who did all of your Ipod work? that's on my list of stuff to do..

 

[~SUN-XTC~]

I love cloverleafs at 50+ MPH.

 

[William330]

Here's the Owner Manual for the 2003 330CiC convertible:

http://oc.bmwusa.com/publications/OwnManual/download_pdf.asp?file=2003Manual-3SeriesConv.pdf
(5MB PDF file)

 

[~SUN-XTC~]

Thanks for keepin an eye out for me, but I already downloaded it when I joined the BMW Owner's Circle.

 

[William330]

Thanks for keepin an eye out for me, but I already downloaded it when I joined the BMW Owner's Circle.

No prob, I was just re-downloading it myself, and I remembered your post.

 

[TheBry]

who did all of your Ipod work? that's on my list of stuff to do..

I couldn't do the "iPod your BMW" thing because my car has the BMW Navigation system (with LCD screen instead of stereo head unit). Since that configuration isn't supported, I did it myself using the AUX port in the glovebox, and a few iPod accessories. Just bought all the parts and plugged it right in. Can't live without my 5,000 tunes!

 

[~SUN-XTC~]

I really need to put this next on my list of stuff to do. I really HATE switching CD's all the time and there is zero storage - not that I'm complaining. Hitting that button to drop my top puts a smile on my face every time.

 

[Mfan225]

hint- the spare key is the valet key, or at least tahts how it is with my 330ci.