TigerTaters Alpine White Slushbox

[TigerTater]

Hey guys, thought I would post some updated pics of some progress being made! While I usually like to modify my vehicles fairly quickly...this one will be slow! I am starting grad school, getting married, and just bought a house so $$$ is in somewhat limited supply!

After I got her, she got a nice washing, still need to do a nice outside detail job..what do you guys recommend to breath some new life into the paint? I changed the oil, power steering fluid, and spark plugs, air filter was changed as well. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/photo3-1.jpghttp://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_1230.jpghttp://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_1296.jpghttp://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_1217.jpg

I installed an aux port (man was that a B$%#!)...the nav does not come out very easy, especially the bmw tools. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_1297.jpgI then installed the M/// dead pedal; mine was very cracked and ugly! This thing was a pita as well..much different working on these than trucks:thumbsup I do love this in place though! http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_1298.jpg
Some more interior pics:
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_1299.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_1295.jpg I also bought some BMW all season mats...much nicer than the factory cloth mats.
My next project was to color match the kidney grills. Im not much on chrome, especially when the car has so little on it, I think they turned out very nice!
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_1234.jpg
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Well thats all Ive got so far!...I would like to possibly do some other things, cooling system overhaul at some point, halos, electric fans, tune, CAI. Ive read some mixed things about tunes all over the place. I know we have a Eurocharged member dealer on the site, (from what I can gather). Have there been any definitive numbers and stats on performance improvement for autos, and what kind of price are we looking at, (Mafia discount!)? Lmk what you guys think...Im loving the car, it is so smooth and just purs the more I drive it!

Vin: WBAEV534X5KM42747


68k bought and drove home from Dallas
68k new NGK spark plugs
68k new dead pedal, all weather floor mats
68k aux input, installed nav software updated
68k oil change
73k oil change
78k oil change
83k oil change
83k power steering reservoir and feeder hose changed; high pressure hose changed
83k cabin air filter changed
83k lower intake boot changed
83k Disa, ICV cleaned and inspected
83k OFHG changed
83,500 Eurocharged Tune installed
84,200 Depo clear corners installed, new headlight lenses installed, khoalty piano black kidneys installed
84,600 power flex FCABs installed 3/14
85,560 Cooling overhaul (new thermostat, water pump, upper/lower rad hoses, coolant return hoses, exp tank), new belts installed 4/15/14
85,560 Bimmer Brakes SS v1 Headers Installed with OEM gaskets and hardware, Eurocharged Tune Updated. 4/15/14
85,560 New MANN fuel filter installed 4/15/14
87,200 AT Filter and fluid changed Valvoline Dexron 6. Rear end fluid changed Valvoline 75w-90
87,200 Oil changed Mobil 0-w40 5/22/14
93,800 Oil change Mobil 0-w40 11/23/14
93,800 VANOS SEALS/VCG changed
96,291 Passenger airbag recall completed at Brian Harris BMW
100,500 Oil changed Mobil 1 0w-40; K&N filter cleaned and oiled 5/10/15
104,250 New Conti DWS tires installed, alignment performed 8/28/15
104,292 New Giubo, CSB installed 9/4/15
107,500 Oil changed Mobil1 0-w40 12/28/15
110,000 Engine Pulleys Changed 3/7/16
111,200 New Upper/Lower radiator hoses, expansion tank, Exp tank bracket, radiator replaced 4/16/16
112,750 Oil changed Mobil 1 0w-40; tires rotated 5/30/16
119,500 Oil changed Mobil 1 0w-40 1/22/17

[danewilson77]

Well done. Gorgeous car Tiger.

[jgt_zhp]

Nice!!! You're a braver man than I, doing those grilles yourself. They came out great

[johnrando]

Great werk! :)

[Avetiso]

Good stuff. Car looks great.

[Washburn]

Looks Very nice, I like the dead pedal :)

This is just my personal observation: body color grills makes them look tiny, as you only see the black parts (2 black holes) and the thickness of the outside grill 'frame' is diminished visually, as it's all white now. Not a good look for me personally, but this is a very subjective matter. Main thing is, you like the way it looks.
For me AW looks best with all-black grills.

btw, My plan for my AW:
wash, clay, Duragloss 501, and Blackfire Crystal Seal 2 applications.

[Stigissimo]

I have a secaret crush on AW. :shift Paint refresh? I suggest getting a buffer like a porter cable 7424 and buying a two-step polish. Meguiar's 105 and 205 are good and I've also heard great things about Menzerna polishes like fast gloss and power gloss.

[Washburn]

I am ordering the Griots Garage 6" DA buffer soon :)
(compared to PC 7424, GG has 850w - more power, Life time warranty, 6" backing plate included, can retrofit a 3" backing plate)

my AW paint i hope is in good enough condition for a 1-step like the DG 501... we'll see.

[JupiterBMW]

Great looking work so far. We share a lot of very similar mods it seems! I went with the all black grills, but I like what you did, a great look. Also, in terms of detailing, go with the Griot's buffer over the Porter Cable. I just got mine in and its wonderful. I picked up a 5" pad so that I can use the Chemical Guys 5.5" pads with the hex pattern. Great products so far.

[TigerTater]

Thanks for the feedback guys!...just want some more info on tunes etc that work best for autos? I know its not a huge gain but I would like to take advantage of what power is still hidden!

[JupiterBMW]

For the trans, Dinan offers a software upgrade... As for the engine, I think the tunes are basically the same for the auto/manual...

[johnrando]

Eurocharged, a sponsor on here offers a tune. So does Active Autowerkes and a few others (Dinan, etc).

[trancenation]

Nice looking sedan sir! Alpine White is always a nice color!:applause2

[TigerTater]

Does anyone have experience with a tune on an auto here that would like to chime in and give some real world info? Just feel of tune, mpg change+-, etc.

[Pip]

I have the eurocharged tune on my step ZHP. I like it for multiple reasons. The tune takes care of engine and transmission so you get the throttle response and remapping. It transformed the car into what I wished it would have been from the factory. When on the highway or around town it seems to be waiting with the power just in case I need it. I will say that the car will learn your grandpa habits over time and be sluggish but it comes back to life after you get aggressive again.

I can't comment on MPG. Mine went down significantly but because I was romping on it. They came back to normal after I drove normal. I did see a slight increase shortly after I went lower but do not know what to attribute it to - could also have been a tune up.

Another plus for me with eurocharged is retuning. I'm going to get retuned after intake and exhaust. It's also custom so if you just care about torque, want power in a certain band just let them know. There are a lot of different options out there but I wanted one that addressed the throttle response as well.

[Hermes]

Welcome fellow ZHP slushbox owner! Be sure to check with Eurocharged as that is who will be doing my software once I finish installing a few more mods.

As for mod priorities when budgeting between school, house, and wife - your coolant system, CCV, DISA and ICV should honestly be checked out and replaced/cleaned as soon as possible. You will get peace of mind as well as fuel economy out of those far more than any software tune will give you. If I was to start over I would have done those before any of the mods I installed over the past 4.5 years.

[TigerTater]

Welcome fellow ZHP slushbox owner! Be sure to check with Eurocharged as that is who will be doing my software once I finish installing a few more mods.

As for mod priorities when budgeting between school, house, and wife - your coolant system, CCV, DISA and ICV should honestly be checked out and replaced/cleaned as soon as possible. You will get peace of mind as well as fuel economy out of those far more than any software tune will give you. If I was to start over I would have done those before any of the mods I installed over the past 4.5 years.

Thanks Hermes...I will definitely look into all of those first!...pretty sure will go Eurocharged at some point though:biggrin

[E_Rak]

Beautiful combo! I'm such a sucker for AW :) good luck with her!

[TigerTater]

I finally got around to doing a nice compound and polish this week. All in all the paint wasn't in to bad of condition to start with. I used the 3M perfect II line of products, got them from my dads office, he runs the Keystone/Lkq here in Baton Rouge if anyone is familiar with the company they're the largest supplier of aftermarket soft parts (hoods, fenders, radiators, lights, etc anything not meant to run the car) in the US. I also repainted my kidneys to be all flat black, I agree with you guys it's much better looking now IMO! I'm definitely happy with my purchase and love driving this car! 9719
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[TigerTater]

Also got a new family member and she loves riding shotgun! 9724
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[trancenation]

Car is looking good! I am receiving some black grills in the mail pretty soon and from the looks of your car I will really like it alot!

[Avetiso]

That grill looks like it needs some new paint! Looks great, by the way. AW really does look nice when polished.

[Vas]

Great looking car.

[danewilson77]

Nicely done TT.

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[TigerTater]

That grill looks like it needs some new paint! Looks great, by the way. AW really does look nice when polished.

Are you talking about the lower bumper grill?...ino :facepalm its on the list!

[johnrando]

Very cool on the new dog, and car looking good.

[Torxuvin]

:drool Polish job looks great

[JupiterBMW]

Great looking work on the polish job! How do you like the DeWalt polisher? And where did you purchase? Can you post the backing plate size, current rating, OPM ratings, and any other details? I have ALL DeWalt power tools and I'd like to have the polisher too. Currently I have the Griots 6", which I love, but my OCD wants this one to match all my others. I know, that's completely ridiculous.

[Avetiso]

Great looking work on the polish job! How do you like the DeWalt polisher? And where did you purchase? Can you post the backing plate size, current rating, OPM ratings, and any other details? I have ALL DeWalt power tools and I'd like to have the polisher too. Currently I have the Griots 6", which I love, but my OCD wants this one to match all my others. I know, that's completely ridiculous.

That's not ridiculous at all. DeWalt is the shit. We've built two houses with the same drill, the thing won't die.

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[TigerTater]

Great looking work on the polish job! How do you like the DeWalt polisher? And where did you purchase? Can you post the backing plate size, current rating, OPM ratings, and any other details? I have ALL DeWalt power tools and I'd like to have the polisher too. Currently I have the Griots 6", which I love, but my OCD wants this one to match all my others. I know, that's completely ridiculous.

Sorry this is so late..No idea but just now seeing it. I really like the polisher, I got it from my dad, he sells not only parts, but they carry a line of polished and body work tools, and rebranded meguires car care products. Im not sure about the details of the polisher, but I took a quick pick of the label on it. Its very powerful up to 3500 rpm's. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_2545.jpg

[TigerTater]

So since I was off this December I was able to catch up on a few things that have been needing some attention.
-First off was a very nice oil leak, that I ended up sourcing to the OFHG. My first big takedown went well, and I replaced that gasket, and cleaned everything up. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/IMG_2304.jpg
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After that, I still was having a "fluid" leak I was seeing in the skid pan, I ended up finding the source, and ended up changing the power steering reservoir and hoses coming off of it as well as the return line, all with new Norma Clamps :grooving very niiiice. No more leak.

I then re-glued my saggy A-pillars.
I also got a new set a of kidneys and repainted them with better, more durable paint. I also was able to finally paint my Lower Grill....Sooo nice now. I also Installed some clear corners. I'm still waiting on some Hyper Yellow Fog bulbs to come in.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_2698.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff47/ewhit26/Bmw%20ZHP/IMG_2699.jpg


Lastly I am officially EUROCHARGED, sent it off to Houston Tuesday and had it back installed Thursday. All I can say is this is what the car should have been from the factory. The throttle responsiveness and power on tap is awesome. The new 7k redline is fun to run close to as well. Not sure about mpg increase yet...:biggrin I either come mighty close or do make it to 60mph before shifting out of 2nd gear....Well thats all I have for now and probably a while since school will be resuming next week and the funds are low :(

[JupiterBMW]

Outstanding updates! And thanks for the info on the polisher.


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[PirateZHP]

This car is beautiful!

[johnrando]

Nice work. Really glad to hear you like the Eurocharged.

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[ELCID86]

Nice work. Thanks for the update and input on the Eurocharge.

[TigerTater]

Installed a new piano black set of kidneys and a new pair of lenses. My old lenses weren't terrible but the new ones are stunning. Talk about help make my clear corners pop. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/11/uqezyty8.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/11/pyje7ema.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/11/ypenanej.jpg


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[ELCID86]

Love it. Beautiful eyes and mouth! #hotone

[poke08]

Where did you pick up your lenses? I could use a new set

[TigerTater]

Where did you pick up your lenses? I could use a new set

Picked them up from Khoalty. 80$ for the pair, fairly straightforward install. I also snagged the kidneys from there as well seeing as they were on sale.

[danewilson77]

Takes 5 years off an e46's life. Window cowl is a good one as well.

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[QC_ZHP]

White looks sooo clean

[Vas]

Car does look minty fresh,

[illirep]

Car looks great!

[JupiterBMW]

Nicely done, love the upgrades!

[derbo]

Great refresh parts! :D

[TigerTater]

Thanks guys...now just driving it until I find some time and possibly some headers:)


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[TigerTater]

FCABS changed today. I went the hard route and pressed out the old bushings and replaced with new powerflex poly, next time will buy the whole unit! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/enu9e6e9.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/hety7uqe.jpg


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[Avetiso]

How do you like it?

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[TigerTater]

The new bushings are great....it helped get rid of the bad bearing want to be sound coming from the front end. It also tightened up the steering immensely on the short short test drive I did take. Will likely get an alignment within the week.

[ELCID86]

Was it that hard to do? Is alignment needed after bushings only?


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[JupiterBMW]

Great updates, the car is looking great!

[TigerTater]

Was it that hard to do? Is alignment needed after bushings only?


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It wasn't impossible, prolly took me 45min-1hr per carrier to remove the old bushings plus a good bit of trial and error using the ball joint press rented from autozone...The alignment is good to do after fcab change I have read elsewhere. I also haven't done one since I've owned the car, and I'm not sure when the last time it was done...also having some uneven tire wear so hope this clears it up. Thanks joop. Loving your Dinan 3 btw...classy car


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[ELCID86]

^good call on the alignment. Glad you got the fcabs done.

[gmurphy]

Installed a new piano black set of kidneys and a new pair of lenses. My old lenses weren't terrible but the new ones are stunning. Talk about help make my clear corners pop. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/11/uqezyty8.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/11/pyje7ema.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/11/ypenanej.jpg


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Did you have to replace the gasket?


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[TigerTater]

Did you have to replace the gasket?


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Sorry just seeing this...IDK why it doesn't notify you that someone posted in something your subd too??...But to answer your question no I did not replace the gasket...mine were still plenty pliable not hard or anything...you just need to be careful when re-installing to ensure proper alignment etc...very straightforward. Only pain is the lower bolt which you must use something like needle nose pliers to remove otherwise it will fall into the abyss...

[TigerTater]

Great updates, the car is looking great!

Joop where did everyone get their splitters?...Im really liking them and the BMW performance ones are a little high for composite...

[ELCID86]

Khoalty is one source.


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[gmurphy]

Sorry just seeing this...IDK why it doesn't notify you that someone posted in something your subd too??...But to answer your question no I did not replace the gasket...mine were still plenty pliable not hard or anything...you just need to be careful when re-installing to ensure proper alignment etc...very straightforward. Only pain is the lower bolt which you must use something like needle nose pliers to remove otherwise it will fall into the abyss...

Thanks! I will be replacing mine soon then.


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[johnrando]

Joop where did everyone get their splitters?...Im really liking them and the BMW performance ones are a little high for composite...

You're grills look great! There is a GB going on for OEM molded splitters (not OEM, but look exactly the same) for about $220.

[TigerTater]

Bimmerbrakes Headers to be delivered Wednesday...got all my ECS supplies in last week. Going to install over springbreak! Excited. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/07/ery3arym.jpg


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[TigerTater]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/12/haraqume.jpg

Got em in yesterday! Installing Monday ...gotta crawfish boil competition this weekend :D be jealous


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[johnrando]

i am of both!

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[gmurphy]

Nice!


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[QC_ZHP]

DOOOD. Can't wait 'til you get them on. Post some vids for sure, you doing the install yourself?

[TigerTater]

Yea I'm installing in the morning with a buddy if mine. Gotta go grab an air compressor and some air tools from another friends house first...heard it makes the job tolerable to have an air ratchet...


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[TigerTater]

Headers installed today! Holy hell that is a job. Glad I had a buddy to help, took roughly 7 hrs. Removal was fairly straightforward, just small spaces and tedious work. Air ratchet + many extensions and flexi adapters makes life okay (and removing passenger motor mount). Front header went in easy (after replacing all 16 header bolts). Rear header was going fine just had a hell of a time matching up the rear header flange with the mid pipe flange. It was only an 1/8 inch off or so somewhat rotated off axis and we couldn't get the holes lined up. After mutch trial and error and some cursing we got it to fit and snugged up everything else. Reinstalled all items and fired it up! It sounds great so far...of course it rained alllllllll day today. I tested it out and it has a great rumble with not much rasp. Ready for dry roads tomorrow to really let it run! Coolant system overhaul tomorrow..my knuckles need a break. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/upa6adaz.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/equguzuq.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/5u5yju6e.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/u9u5ymy2.jpg


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[johnrando]

Congrats! 7 hours? Wow!

[Avetiso]

How is the power?

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[TigerTater]

Congrats! 7 hours? Wow!
Thanks john. Yea longer day than I anticipated!


How is the power?

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Haven't got to really push it as the roads are wet right now. Will test more tom, also have to send my ecu back to Eurocharged to get re-tuned. Also no CEL as of yet!!



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[QC_ZHP]

Great work buddy. I've been putting mine off for a while, I just need to set a day a side, grab a friend and get it done.

Can't wait to hear what you think of them. VIDS OR BAN!

[mbeckel]

Cool beans man. Nice work, I wonder if removing the mid pipes would have made installation easier

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[TigerTater]

Cool beans man. Nice work, I wonder if removing the mid pipes would have made installation easier

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Yea I thought about that, but it was more like the flange was rotated off axis than too far apart or not lining up. I got to drive it today, although many people kept getting in my way!! Sounds good def has some rasp, and more punch! CEL finally came on
:( I'm thinking of going the AR25 route at the second resonator spot. I'll get some video soon gotta figure out how to mount my gopro.


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[TigerTater]

Got the rest of my spring break maintenance done! Completed cooling overhaul with addition of coolant return hose. Changed out my belts, and changed the fuel filter! Now she's good to go on a road trip in two weeks! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/a4yja6a2.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/qe4uqupy.jpg

85,560 on her today.

Also did the SAP delete since I'm running catless headers. Prolly saved a good 10 lbs. That things heavy. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/e6azydat.jpg

And my guard dog watching the lawn http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/za8a9aby.jpg


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[mbeckel]

Got the rest of my spring break maintenance done! Completed cooling overhaul with addiction of coolant return hose. Changed out my belts, and changed the fuel filter! Now she's good to go on a road trip in two weeks! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/a4yja6a2.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/qe4uqupy.jpg

85,560 on her today.

Also did the SAP delete since I'm running catless headers. Prolly saved a good 10 lbs. That things heavy. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/e6azydat.jpg

And my guard dog watching the lawn http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/za8a9aby.jpg


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Looks like you're doing what I just recently did! I ordered the BB headers today!

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[mbeckel]

Yea I thought about that, but it was more like the flange was rotated off axis than too far apart or not lining up. I got to drive it today, although many people kept getting in my way!! Sounds good def has some rasp, and more punch! CEL finally came on
:( I'm thinking of going the AR25 route at the second resonator spot. I'll get some video soon gotta figure out how to mount my gopro.


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I would recommend the eurocharged route if you don't need to worry about emissions

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[TigerTater]

I would recommend the eurocharged route if you don't need to worry about emissions

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I already have a Eurocharged tune...shipping my ECU back in tomorrow for updates and CEL!


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[mbeckel]

I already have a Eurocharged tune...shipping my ECU back in tomorrow for updates and CEL!


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I guess I'm lucky, eurocharged is in town. Gonna take mine in for a dyno tune when the time comes

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[Vas]

Out of curiosity where did you buy the cooling kit?

[TigerTater]

Out of curiosity where did you buy the cooling kit?

I bought an ECS stage 1 and added belts. Under 300$ with belts


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[TigerTater]

Some pics after the wash today rounding out the spring break maintenance/mod week!

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[danewilson77]

:drool

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[UdubBadger]

Good stuff man


Goin' HAM mobile

[ELCID86]

Purty!


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[Pip]

The car is looking great.

[TigerTater]

Thanks guys! Just getting harder to convince my wife that it's all preventative maintenance!! Lol


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[Fat-Ham]

Ditto ^


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[TigerTater]

Here is a short video I made of the headers with stock Zhp exhaust..sounds pretty good...filmed with a GoPro....first minute and a half or so the back was on too tight so its sounds different...what you guys think?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uADOMnq2ozg

[mbeckel]

Here is a short video I made of the headers with stock Zhp exhaust..sounds pretty good...filmed with a GoPro....first minute and a half or so the back was on too tight so its sounds different...what you guys think?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uADOMnq2ozg

The funny thing about watching this video, I noticed that you live in Louisiana! Lol what part?

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[TigerTater]

The funny thing about watching this video, I noticed that you live in Louisiana! Lol what part?

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I live in South Louisiana between Baton Rouge and NOLA

[mbeckel]

I live in South Louisiana between Baton Rouge and NOLA

Very cool, I love that area. My wife is originally from Shreveport. We live in the Houston area now

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[TigerTater]

Very cool, I love that area. My wife is originally from Shreveport. We live in the Houston area now

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I gotcha...yea I have some family from up there as well. What did you think?...It sounds pretty good much less raspy than I initially thought...I still think a resonator would be great. Im thinking either two AR25's in place of the 2nd resonator, or maybe just one with a straight pipe next to it...

[mbeckel]

I gotcha...yea I have some family from up there as well. What did you think?...It sounds pretty good much less raspy than I initially thought...I still think a resonator would be great. Im thinking either two AR25's in place of the 2nd resonator, or maybe just one with a straight pipe next to it...

I'd stick with at least one resonator and run with it. LA doesn't have any emissions to have to deal with. Let it flow my man

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[mbeckel]

Got my headers in on Monday and the mounting hardware and gaskets will be here Thursday or Friday! Mine will done this weekend!

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[QC_ZHP]

Sounds good Tiger. Loud, but good. How much of a power increase can you feel?

[johnrando]

Wow. Awesome. That could be loud as a DD, but it sounds fast! :)

[TigerTater]

Sounds good Tiger. Loud, but good. How much of a power increase can you feel?

It's definitely noticeable ...much quicker mid to top end...I haven't timed a 0-60 yet. I def love the tone and the snappiness of the power band now. Prolly louder than it is in reality since I was filming literally right above the exhaust.


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[Vas]

By any chance do you have the part number for the coolant return hose?

[Fat-Ham]

What's the difference between the gen3 and v1 BB headers? Other than price..


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[TigerTater]

By any chance do you have the part number for the coolant return hose?
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES263641/ here ya go man...worked great, no issues thus far.


What's the difference between the gen3 and v1 BB headers? Other than price..

This is the exact email from Anthony at BB when I inquired originally about the same thing.
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The difference between the 2 (v1) is Gen 3 is a much better quality built header and produce the most power and torque.

I think the gen 3 is a true equal length header...im not building a race car so I don't think it matters that much IMO.

[Fat-Ham]

Did you go with v1 or gen3? There's no fitment issues with the v1s correct?


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[mbeckel]

Did you go with v1 or gen3? There's no fitment issues with the v1s correct?


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TigerTater and I both used V1. Great fitment, make sure you purchase a hardware and gasket kit from ecstuning.com as well. The gaskets are crap that come with the headers

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[TigerTater]

Did you go with v1 or gen3? There's no fitment issues with the v1s correct?


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I did go with the v1's. I had no issue with the headers except for one of the flanges was slightly off axis and just need some coercing to line up. Matt (mbeckel) installed the same ones without issue as well.

[Fat-Ham]

Looks like I'll be ordering these very soon then.


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[TigerTater]

So after getting my wifi obd 2 scanner I read the codes and still getting secondary air pump code. Pretty obvious since I dont have one installed or a sim in place. So I think I might just reinstall it. I realize it will do nothing since I have no cats, but it's better than having a CEL on all the time unless y'all know of other options.


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[Pip]

That's the cheapest fix. You could get a tune to deal with the codes.

[mbeckel]

So after getting my wifi obd 2 scanner I read the codes and still getting secondary air pump code. Pretty obvious since I dont have one installed or a sim in place. So I think I might just reinstall it. I realize it will do nothing since I have no cats, but it's better than having a CEL on all the time unless y'all know of other options.


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I still have mine installed. After about 100 miles, still no CEL!

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[TigerTater]

That's the cheapest fix. You could get a tune to deal with the codes.

I have Eurocharged but they don't do SAP delete I asked.


I still have mine installed. After about 100 miles, still no CEL!

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That's what I'll end up doing then...better than a $200 sim.



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[Pip]

The car sounds fantastic. Looking forward to the resonator update.

[TigerTater]

The car sounds fantastic. Looking forward to the resonator update.

Thanks man. Get them installed next week hopefully. I searched long and hard for anyone else that put them on to no avail. Not sure if I want to put them in place of secind or first stick resonators. Thinking the rear ones.


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[TigerTater]

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Refreshed my cube and center console.

Installed two AR25s. Still kind of raspy, but a little deeper down low like stock, but before the headers were installed.

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Will do ATF service later this week.


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[Avetiso]

Can't wait to hear it!

[TigerTater]

Can't wait to hear it!

Meh. I'm a little underwhelmed tbh ...might should have left the stock one in place and added these as well. O well...no one had tried it with headers and stock zhp exhaust and adding the AR's...so I was the Guinea Pig! May add a new muffler down the road.


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[ELCID86]

Refreshed my cube and center console.





How did the console door come out? What paint did you use?

[TigerTater]

How did the console door come out? What paint did you use?

It's pretty easy honestly. On each end there is basically a peg that seats into a hole. The door is plastic so you just use a flat head screwdriver to pry it out of the hole and work it out side to side. I can take pics of it closer tom. I used the new rustoleum rubber. Basically plastidip. That was okay but when I installed the first time it got nicked. So I removed it and now I'm going flat black with a mild fill primer base coat.


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[TigerTater]

Changed the transmission fluid today, along with the rear-end fluid, and motor oil. Did a complete drain, refill and drive around then re-drained, dropped the pan, filter change and refill! Got almost a full 7 qts in on the final fill. Went through a total of 10 qts today. Valvoline dexron 6 full synthetic. Plenty of sludge on the magnets. So I'm expecting it to be smooth, haven't had time to fully evaluate it. 87,200 miles

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[mbeckel]

Damn nice work!

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[Pip]

I hope that isn't ATF on the exhaust...might want to look into cleaning that up if it is. It is already going to take some time to get rid of the smell.

[TigerTater]

I hope that isn't ATF on the exhaust...might want to look into cleaning that up if it is. It is already going to take some time to get rid of the smell.

Thanks for the heads up. I used your thread as a guide btw :roundel:


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[johnrando]

Damn nice work!

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[Avetiso]

Let us know how the transmission runs.

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[TigerTater]

Let us know how the transmission runs.

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Everything seems great! Shifts very smooth, smoother than before for sure. No slippage that I notice. :thumbs:


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[TigerTater]

Added an H -pipe to the mix, right before the two ar25s since the stock zhp setup is basically true duals without any convergence of exhaust banks. Helps reduce some of the rasp and definitely improves the boomyness (hollowness) of the previous setup. Still some rasp, but much more tolerable and no drone at all.

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[QC_ZHP]

Nice! Updated gopro vids asap....

[Pip]

Nice!

[TigerTater]

Washed her and drove her to the gym!

The stance is compliments of the dip in the parking lot :drool maybe one day...1605816059

[johnrando]

Maybe!

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[TigerTater]

Did my VANOS seals today along with new valve cover gasket, and oil change! My VCG was so hard it only came off in cracked hard plastic like pieces. The VANOS seals were similar along with the o-rings. Easy to see how one can have a oil leak and decreased performance. Glad to knock that out, puts me at a good spot maintenance wise for a while to come!
93,800 miles

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Odd that no RTV was present from the factory...maybe that's how they come? 166471664816649

[danewilson77]

Nope. I've never seen rtv the first time.

"No flamesuit required"

[TigerTater]

Nope. I've never seen rtv the first time.

"No flamesuit required"

Gotcha. Good to know!

[johnrando]

Nice werk

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[mbeckel]

Dang tiger! How long of a process was this job?

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[TigerTater]

Dang tiger! How long of a process was this job?

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Ehh right about 6 hours to do it all...took my time with the tear down so as not to break any of the brittle plastic parts/clips...the Besian directions online are very clear and accurate with plenty of details!

[Simmsled]

Nice.
I have the same ATF and rear diff gear oil sitting in my garage awaiting a change.
I'm guessing you got about 3 quarts out on your initial drain/fill?
Planning on doing the initial drain/fill and then waiting about 1k miles and doing the whole filter/gasket/ATF change and an oil change at the same time.
Taking good care of your ZHP... Good stuff.

[TigerTater]

Nice.
I have the same ATF and rear diff gear oil sitting in my garage awaiting a change.
I'm guessing you got about 3 quarts out on your initial drain/fill?
Planning on doing the initial drain/fill and then waiting about 1k miles and doing the whole filter/gasket/ATF change and an oil change at the same time.
Taking good care of your ZHP... Good stuff.

Thanks man. I try to do what I can. I got a good bit out the first time I think close to 4 maybe 5? Can't remember. I did drain, refill, ran through all the gears and let it run in place for about 10 min on jack stands then did the whole pan drop filter change etc. too much work to drain it and fill and then do it all again in a months time..for me at least anyways.

[Simmsled]

Interesting. Thanks for the insight/perspective.
I like it. Will order the filter/gasket tomorrow.
My car only has 62k on it, but got the Valvoline Dex6 on special for $4 per quart, so I figure I may as well do it.
Never thought I would like the Step this much after having 3 previous cars with sticks. This one is staying around for a good long while and thus I'm planning on doing (and have been doing) all the preventative maintenance that makes sense. Your list is very similar to mine. I have the thermostat, water pump, bleeder screw, and coolant to do an incremental cooling system maintenance service. But, I just don't know if I'm going to do the expansion tank now or in another year or two when I change coolant again. (Only put about 6 to 7k per year on the car).

[WOLFN8TR]

You guys with Autos NEED to do the Mechanical Fan Delete and run a Sprint Booster!! Best two mods I did to mine. See the link in my Sig. [emoji106]

[TigerTater]

Interesting. Thanks for the insight/perspective.
I like it. Will order the filter/gasket tomorrow.
My car only has 62k on it, but got the Valvoline Dex6 on special for $4 per quart, so I figure I may as well do it.
Never thought I would like the Step this much after having 3 previous cars with sticks. This one is staying around for a good long while and thus I'm planning on doing (and have been doing) all the preventative maintenance that makes sense. Your list is very similar to mine. I have the thermostat, water pump, bleeder screw, and coolant to do an incremental cooling system maintenance service. But, I just don't know if I'm going to do the expansion tank now or in another year or two when I change coolant again. (Only put about 6 to 7k per year on the car).

Yea man the steps not bad in these cars! I drive mine in the manual mode most of the time...will be going real manual next car! As far as cooling I'm sure many will agree that it's just easier to replace all the cooling components at one time and only have to bleed the system once. Just my 2¢


You guys with Autos NEED to do the Mechanical Fan Delete and run a Sprint Booster!! Best two mods I did to mine. See the link in my Sig. [emoji106]

The auto fan is on my list to do, but it's not priority on my maintenance schedule...since I'm still in grad school funds are on a must have basis! Maybe one day lol. Sprint booster sound a good but honestly after my Eurocharged tune my throttle response is great especially after my VANOS rebuild. This car is seriously quick now! So much that I would really consider an LSD is nessc. At times

[TigerTater]

Airbag recall completed. 17629

[johnrando]

Congrats on getting it done.

[TigerTater]

Congrats on getting it done.

Thanks. Glad I got in early.

[TigerTater]

Oil changed Mobil 1 0w-40 with filter change, cleaned my K&N filter, checked the air in the tires and rotated rears, oh and washed her! 100,500 miles to date.

[TigerTater]

Got some new tires installed, and alignment done.

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Conti DWS all season. Stock sizes. Also traced down a gremlin in the drivetrain, a busted CSB. Replaced with lemforder unit as well as the Flex disc aka Giubo! 104,292

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[Vas]

No more vibrations ?

[BMWCurves]

No more vibrations ?

+1

What prompted you to change out the CSB (center support bearing?) and the giubo/flex disc? Vibrations or clunking? I'm not familiar with the symptoms of those worn parts.

[TigerTater]

No more vibrations ?
All gone [emoji41]

+1

What prompted you to change out the CSB (center support bearing?) and the giubo/flex disc? Vibrations or clunking? I'm not familiar with the symptoms of those worn parts.
Had symptoms of CSB failure. Severe drivetrain vibration on hard acceleration. Can only be proved by inspection, at which point I ordered parts. Car sat in the air on jack stands for a week while I waited for parts. Giubo was okay looking but while I was in there I replaced it. Part only cost 55$. And the headache of dropping the entire exhaust plus new exhaust mid pipe gaskets made it worth it. Pics of failed CSB and video. 21462
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[WOLFN8TR]

Nice work! [emoji106]

[TigerTater]

Changed the oil yesterday! 107,500 ...still purring along!

[ELCID86]

Good deal!


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[TigerTater]

Changed the pulleys today...
Deflection/Idler pulley 11287841228
ADJUSTING PULLEY 11281748131

A/C:
ADJUSTING PULLEY 11287512758 $114.67

OEM INA replacements! 24831

The difference is huge. The squeal is gone!

[Vas]

Nice

[TigerTater]

Replaced the upper/lower radiator hoses, expansion tank, expansion tank holder, and installed a new radiator. All OE components. Complete with BMW blue coolant! Should be bulletproof again for a while! Also replaced the gromet in the windshield washer reservoir as well as a new pump (they were leaking washer fluid)! And gave her a good wash! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160419/4d6d46e5986a5307ed9c5b2da8d262a2.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160419/5e593affd2015669d715230d4ba9b955.jpg

[BMWCurves]

Good stuff. I just did this on my sister's 330Xi a week or two ago. Nice to know your cooling system shouldn't fail you for at least 50k miles.

[TigerTater]

Changed the oil, and rotated the tires! Good to go another 7k!

[TigerTater]

Oil changed 119,500.

Keep on motoring.

[TigerTater]

car has been sold.

[BMWCurves]

car has been sold.

Congrats! To someone local or on the forum?

[TigerTater]

Congrats! To someone local or on the forum?

i posted some details in my for sale add...localish to me ...NOLA....not forum member, but enthusiast, who would like to join the mafia!