Dario's OB ZHP Revival

[Avetiso]

Some did wash out, but there is still dirt present everywhere.
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[az3579]

Eww, that is gross...

[alexandre]

Did you try pressure washing the whole dash? My rubber mats had similar deposits everywhere and an even wash at 3000psi/25 degrees and they looked brand new.

[az3579]

I wonder... did you try a Simple Green cleansing? Perhaps Mr. Clean Magic Eraser?
I would do a mixture of Simple Green / Rubbing Alcohol. It does an excellent job of degreasing, and let it soak for a little bit, then take a brush and scrub it. That should get it pretty clean... if not, then perhaps another dash is worth pursuing.

[Avetiso]

Did you try pressure washing the whole dash? My rubber mats had similar deposits everywhere and an even wash at 3000psi/25 degrees and they looked brand new.
No. It has some fitment issues and they already said they'd give me another dash, so I won't bother with this one. If my next dash needs cleaning, I'll try it.

I wonder... did you try a Simple Green cleansing? Perhaps Mr. Clean Magic Eraser?
I would do a mixture of Simple Green / Rubbing Alcohol. It does an excellent job of degreasing, and let it soak for a little bit, then take a brush and scrub it. That should get it pretty clean... if not, then perhaps another dash is worth pursuing.
Getting another dash. I thought of Simple Green, but I was worried that I might damage the dash. So, I assume that SG is safe to use on it?

[az3579]

Getting another dash. I thought of Simple Green, but I was worried that I might damage the dash. So, I assume that SG is safe to use on it?

I doubt any issues would occur. It's recommended you dilute it anyway, but I guess you're right; not worth the effort since it has fitment issues.

[Avetiso]

I doubt any issues would occur. It's recommended you dilute it anyway, but I guess you're right; not worth the effort since it has fitment issues.
$12 bottle of 1Z Deep Cleaner didn't even work. Fail.

[Avetiso]

They were late on pulling my dash. I was supposed to pick it up later, but I didn't sleep at all last night cramming for an exam. Crashed after I got back home and missed their phone call, so I'll be picking it up tomorrow morning.

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[Avetiso]

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[PirateZHP]

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This...

[cakM3]

Dario,

Glad to hear you got the LCM issue sorted out. Sorry I haven't been following your project thread lately....been busy here at my end lately....hmmmmm ;)

So far looks like you've been making ahead progress on your ZHP. Looking forward to seeing the dash issue sorted out! :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Dario,

Glad to hear you got the LCM issue sorted out. Sorry I haven't been following your project thread lately....been busy here at my end lately....hmmmmm ;)

So far looks like you've been making ahead progress on your ZHP. Looking forward to seeing the dash issue sorted out! :thumbsup
Well, it's not really 'sorted,' it's just a different LCM in there. I sent you a text about getting the one you sent me recoded; get back to me whenever you are free.

Thanks for the support!

[Avetiso]

This is where I am now. Have to write an essay tonight, will resume tomorrow at 1100.
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[Avetiso]

There's still some slight gappage on the sides of the dash. For the life of me, I can't figure it out. It's even on both sides, but both sides have a few millimeters of gap.

I WANT TO KNOW WHY!

[3ZHP]

Is it the same year? Could be an undocumented design change or look for any possible adjustment in the mating parts. A junk yard cross reference book could answer the question but, don't know how to find that information anymore.

[alexandre]

Possible theory: you're pulling from southern cars that have had much more sun exposure than your OH car. Maybe the materials on your car haven't expanded like the car you pulled from ? Maybe the dash contracted from heat exposure, or the surrounding materials contracted after the fire ?

Also are you sure it's not like that by design ?

[Avetiso]

Is it the same year? Could be an undocumented design change or look for any possible adjustment in the mating parts. A junk yard cross reference book could answer the question but, don't know how to find that information anymore.
All the dashes are the same across the entire E46 platform, as far as I know. I can get one side to sit perfectly flush at the cost of the other side. This has been tested with 3 dashboards already. No idea what it is.

Possible theory: you're pulling from southern cars that have had much more sun exposure than your OH car. Maybe the materials on your car haven't expanded like the car you pulled from ? Maybe the dash contracted from heat exposure, or the surrounding materials contracted after the fire ?

Also are you sure it's not like that by design ?
Possible that heat may have changed it, but again, I've tried 3 dashes. Everything that was near the fire was replaced except for the door gaskets, but if that gap was because of the gasket, it would only be present on one side, not both. The dash mounts onto an iron bar, which I high doubt was affected the tiny LCM fire. Again, it's both sides.

Perhaps it is supposed to be that way, but I can't find any close up pictures. Think any of you guys can pull a pic from your cars for me? It's where the side of the dash meets the body where the door attaches. From some distant pictures I've seen, it looks like it's supposed to be flush.

I think it's possible that the dash has contracted a tad. This dash does fit better than the previous one.

[Hornung418]

I wouldn't worry anout it. As long as the A pillars mate up correctly then you have everything squared away.

GS3 + TT4

[Avetiso]

Dash all installed. Sitting at dmv right now. :( Feels good to be behind a ZHP again!

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[johnrando]

Congrats!

[danewilson77]

Congrats!

+1

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[Avetiso]

Thanks guys.

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[az3579]

Dash all installed. Sitting at dmv right now. :( Feels good to be behind a ZHP again!

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So I'm confused... new dash fixed the problem??

[Avetiso]

So I'm confused... new dash fixed the problem??
Which problem? Not sitting flush? Or the light problem?

[danewilson77]

Which problem? Not sitting flush? Or the light problem?

I think flush?

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[Avetiso]

I think flush?

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Still has the gappage. No squeaks or rattles, though. Pretty sure it's sitting correctly.

[az3579]

Still has the gappage. No squeaks or rattles, though. Pretty sure it's sitting correctly.

Still need pics of how it sits? I was going to do it yesterday but forgot...

[Avetiso]

Still need pics of how it sits? I was going to do it yesterday but forgot...

Eh it's ok. Thanks, though.

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[Avetiso]

Now that I'm driving it...

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[Avetiso]

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[Avetiso]

Sorry for the noisy pictures. I'm a total noob with DSLRs and it was dark out. I'll try to get some better pictures tomorrow.

In the meantime, anyone here that's good with cameras wanna give me some advice? It's a Minolta 7D with a 28-200mm lens (72mm). It's really complicated. :rofl

EDIT: There are no pictures here. They sucked, so I got rid of them.

[danewilson77]

Feeling it Dario. Well done.

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[330i ZHP]

baller house - but gravel driveway?

[Avetiso]

Feeling it Dario. Well done.

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Thanks, Dane. Had my little cousin over again to help me finish cleaning up the interior.

I missed the ZHP. So much.

[Avetiso]

baller house - but gravel driveway?
Haha, yes. My dad built it. We have all the necessary tile to pave the entire driveway, but before my dad could do it, economy tanked and he went back to being a trucker. Now he just doesn't have the time to pave it. Maybe we'll get to it one day.

[fredo]

Orient blue is not among my favorite colors, but I may change my mind after these pics.

[330i ZHP]

gotcha

[330i ZHP]

your lower front grill could use some paint

[danewilson77]

your lower front grill could use some paint

Yeah... Someone already mentioned in another thread.

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[330i ZHP]

ooops

[Avetiso]

Orient blue is not among my favorite colors, but I may change my mind after these pics.
It's not for everybody. I like lighter colors; enjoyed silver gray more than this. There's no choosing when it comes to salvages, though.

Yeah... Someone already mentioned in another thread.

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ooops
Ha, it's ok. I understand, it's pretty unsightly. I'll paint it tomorrow if I have time. I'll try to get some better pictures, too.

[mLuMaN83]

Just read this from start to finish. Crazy. Congrats man!

[Avetiso]

Just read this from start to finish. Crazy. Congrats man!

You were able to read such a long thread while being in college? You impress me.

Thanks, dude.

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[mLuMaN83]

You were able to read such a long thread while being in college? You impress me.

Thanks, dude.

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I've had a slow week. For a change! Back to the grind today. I need to catch up on a few HW's.

[danewilson77]

Read and study the book Dario. Use auto as well, while your learning manual.

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[Avetiso]

Read and study the book Dario. Use auto as well, while your learning manual.

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But I'm not even using manual. :( Just called my dad, he said the lens on this camera sucks (it's his camera, I just use it). Told me to use a different one he has, I'll see if it makes a difference.

[Avetiso]

It's official.

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[Avetiso]

Okay, it was the lens that sucked. Camera battery died, I'm going to get some actual pictures today when it charges up.

[Avetiso]

Here you go, pic junkies.

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[Vas]

Some tlc and it will be great.

Sucks about the rust though.

[Avetiso]

Some tlc and it will be great.

Sucks about the rust though.

Yeah. I was bummed about that, too. Oh well. Could be worse, and it's not too noticeable.

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[Vas]

Yeah. I was bummed about that, too. Oh well. Could be worse, and it's not too noticeable.

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So what are your plans for the car if you have any?

[Avetiso]

So what are your plans for the car if you have any?

I just want to keep it. Going to do some maintenance, get the interior up to par... maybe new suspension later. Nothing big, it's just going to be my daily driver.

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[danewilson77]

Okay, it was the lens that sucked. Camera battery died, I'm going to get some actual pictures today when it charges up.

Nice

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[Avetiso]

I vaguely recall multiple people being on my ass for pictures. :shifty Where are you now?! :rofl

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[JupiterBMW]

I vaguely recall multiple people being on my ass for pictures. :shifty Where are you now?! :rofl

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Haha I know I was all over you about them, and for good reason, the car looks great man!! Nicely done, and I might add, I think the chrome grills go nicely on OB.

Get her detailed and paint corrected and she'll look amazing. Very well done, I'm impressed you brought her back to life.


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[PirateZHP]

I vaguely recall multiple people being on my ass for pictures. :shifty Where are you now?! :rofl

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I was one of those people... sorry...

Pics look great! Pumped that you are finished!

[Avetiso]

Haha I know I was all over you about them, and for good reason, the car looks great man!! Nicely done, and I might add, I think the chrome grills go nicely on OB.

Get her detailed and paint corrected and she'll look amazing. Very well done, I'm impressed you brought her back to life.


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Thanks, Jon! I agree, the grills look great. Might try some wacky plastidip on my other set for fun. :)

I was one of those people... sorry...

Pics look great! Pumped that you are finished!
Thanks! Feels so good to be driving it to school now.


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[Avetiso]

Set a CHP inspection appointment for my car.

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[az3579]

You sir probably have the best conditioned-ZHP for the price paid (after all is said and done) out of ALL of us here. Looking gorgeous!
Hell, your car is in better shape now than mine was when I bought it for 18k 3 years ago...

[Avetiso]

You sir probably have the best conditioned-ZHP for the price paid (after all is said and done) out of ALL of us here. Looking gorgeous!
Hell, your car is in better shape now than mine was when I bought it for 18k 3 years ago...
Thanks, BP. I really did score a steal with this car. Great thing about salvage, they make great daily drivers because of their low cost. Still, I want to get it into better shape. :)

[cakM3]

Dario.....you should have a package coming out to you sometime.....something wonderful....:) Right BP?????

[az3579]

Dario.....you should have a package coming out to you sometime.....something wonderful....:) Right BP?????

You can call it wonderful... but that's an understatement.

[Avetiso]

Dario.....you should have a package coming out to you sometime.....something wonderful....:) Right BP?????
:) Can't wait.

You can call it wonderful... but that's an understatement.
Sounds like the perfect birthday present. Right on time, guys! :)

[Avetiso]

Installed Angel Eyes (Morimoto) and repainted my lower grill with VALSPAR gloss black for plastics.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/14/3y6u4ube.jpg
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[Avetiso]

CHP inspecting my car right now. I hope angel eyes are legal, probably should have waited to install.

:rofl

[330i ZHP]

good luck

[fredo]

I'm pretty sure angel eyes are legal. After all, they come factory installed on the newer models.

[Avetiso]

Pass.

[PirateZHP]

Pass.

:cheers

[az3579]

I'm pretty sure angel eyes are legal. After all, they come factory installed on the newer models.

As long as the light they emit isn't red, blue, green, or any other color explicitly defined in the law, they're legal. Since most angel eyes emit a pure white light, they are legal.

[johnrando]

Glad you passed. Did you have to do this because of the salvage title?

[330i ZHP]

yes, to insure no stolen parts on the rebuild

[Avetiso]

Glad you passed. Did you have to do this because of the salvage title?
Yup, but not all salvage titles are referred to CHP. Some get by with it out at the discretion of the DMV. Out of state salvage cars all go to CHP, so I was sent because mine is from Ohio.

yes, to insure no stolen parts on the rebuild
Exactly. They also check to see that the car is in good order; for example, I was failed once because my airbag light was on. That was on my first ZHP.

[Avetiso]

Hey, guys, if I could get some advice on the shadowline window trim: My passenger side is loose, specifically, from the B pillar all the way back. I was planning on gluing it, but I can't seem to get it to even sit straight. When I get the upper portion of it to sit against the "clips", the lower rear part sits too high. When I get the lower rear portion to sit the way it's supposed to, the upper portion doesn't reach the roof rail. :dunno

[alexandre]

Hey, guys, if I could get some advice on the shadowline window trim: My passenger side is loose, specifically, from the B pillar all the way back. I was planning on gluing it, but I can't seem to get it to even sit straight. When I get the upper portion of it to sit against the "clips", the lower rear part sits too high. When I get the lower rear portion to sit the way it's supposed to, the upper portion doesn't reach the roof rail. :dunno

I have the same issue and have never been able to make it fit properly. Waiting for a zhp partout in the northeast to buy the whole thing. Retails for 182$ new :shifty

[Avetiso]

I have the same issue and have never been able to make it fit properly. Waiting for a zhp partout in the northeast to buy the whole thing. Retails for 182$ new :shifty
Ugh, that's not what I wanted to hear. It's already scratched the shit out of my paint, and I don't let anyone use that door.

[Vas]

Any pics of the issue?

[Avetiso]

I made a list of stuff I want to address on my car tonight. Without a doubt, this list will continue to grow and change, but it's a start.

Small mods/changes:

License plate delete
New angel eyes that match
New fog light bulbs (HID?)
Splitters to cover up my scratched up bumper a tad
Window tint 20% rear and 35% front
Windshield UV film
Fix shadowline trim issue
Fix rear seat flushness (slightly bent from shipping)
Source an Alcantara rear center headrest
Do some work to my rear deck or reupholster mine
Reupholster A and B pillars
Use a felt marker to hide the bleach stains on my interior carpet
///M dead pedal
Rear seat belt plastics that guide belt into rear deck
LED reverse lights (CREE?)
LED license plate lights
New mirror glass (aspherical)

Big mods/changes

Eurocharged
Refinish wheels - powder coat or paint off-white
POLISH THE CAR
Coilovers - nothing fancy, just want adjustability
Coby wheel
Sway bars
Drilled rotors and EBC RedStuff

Maintenance

New fluid in transmission
New fluid in differential
Rebuilt VANOS
Clean ICV
Clean/replace CCV
New spark plugs
Oil/filter
RTABS + limiters
Guibo
Cooling system (selectively, will inspect parts)

Anyone have any suggestions?

[Avetiso]

Any pics of the issue?
Let me go get some.

[Johal E32]

I made a list of stuff I want to address on my car tonight. Without a doubt, this list will continue to grow and change, but it's a start.

Small mods/changes:

License plate delete
New angel eyes that match
New fog light bulbs (HID?)
Splitters to cover up my scratched up bumper a tad
Window tint 20% rear and 35% front
Windshield UV film
Fix shadowline trim issue
Fix rear seat flushness (slightly bent from shipping)
Source an Alcantara rear center headrest
Do some work to my rear deck or reupholster mine
Reupholster A and B pillars
Use a felt marker to hide the bleach stains on my interior carpet
///M dead pedal
Rear seat belt plastics that guide belt into rear deck
LED reverse lights (CREE?)
LED license plate lights
New mirror glass (aspherical)

Big mods/changes

Eurocharged
Refinish wheels - powder coat or paint off-white
POLISH THE CAR
Coilovers - nothing fancy, just want adjustability
Coby wheel
Sway bars
Drilled rotors and EBC RedStuff

Maintenance

New fluid in transmission
New fluid in differential
Rebuilt VANOS
Clean ICV
Clean/replace CCV
New spark plugs
Oil/filter
RTABS + limiters
Guibo
Cooling system (selectively, will inspect parts)

Anyone have any suggestions?

Very solid list my friend.

For cooling system. IMO just do the expansion tank, both hoses, thermostat and maybe waterpump.
Im over 174k miles and still on the original radiator!

[Avetiso]

Okay, so here is the problem.

When I hold the back of the trim down to it's OEM location, the top portion doesn't reach! You can see the clips on top of the trim not reaching the roof rail.
http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0721_zps3e25ecaf.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0721_zps3e25ecaf.jpg.html)

When I hold the top of the trim up to the roof rail, the bottom sits too high.
http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0727_zps31a3c27a.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0727_zps31a3c27a.jpg.html)

And yes, those are all heavy scratches you see on the paint. :(

[fredo]

I made a list of stuff I want to address on my car tonight ...


LOL ... I thought you wanted to complete all these repairs and maintenance tonight. My mistake. :biggrin

[Avetiso]

Very solid list my friend.

For cooling system. IMO just do the expansion tank, both hoses, thermostat and maybe waterpump.
Im over 174k miles and still on the original radiator!
Thanks. It's a long list, going to be a very slow race, but I want this car for the long haul. I'm with you on the cooling system, just going to keep inspecting my parts and replace on a need basis. Or, if I come across a cheap refresh kit, I'll just buy that.

[fredo]

Man, your car is very dusty ! Time for a car wash.

[Avetiso]

LOL ... I thought you wanted to complete all these repairs and maintenance tonight. My mistake. :biggrin
Haha, I can see how someone might think that! I suppose that's my fault, English as a language isn't known for clarity when it comes to tense and usage of tense combined with verbs. Russian is clearer, but is far more complicated. :rofl

[Avetiso]

Man, your car is very dusty ! Time for a car wash.
Yeah, I'll get to it next week, probably. Been busy preparing for my vacation, making sure I'm 100% up to date on my school work.

[fredo]

The water pump failed on my e46 around 145,000 miles. I got lucky because it happened to the new owner.

[Avetiso]

The water pump failed on my e46 around 145,000 miles. I got lucky because it happened to the new owner.
:) So long as it's not your problem!

[fredo]

Refinish the wheels, yes. I would keep the OEM color. Just my two cents.

[Vas]

I would remove the trip completely and then install it from the rear to the front.

[Avetiso]

Refinish the wheels, yes. I would keep the OEM color. Just my two cents.
I want something that stands out a bit more against the Orient. Just my preference. I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

I would remove the trip completely and then install it from the rear to the front.
:( Not what I want to be doing, honestly, but it'll probably come to that.

[az3579]

:( Not what I want to be doing, honestly, but it'll probably come to that.

Hey, this might just do the trick. If it saves you close to $200, then it's most definitely worth doing!

[Avetiso]

Hey, this might just do the trick. If it saves you close to $200, then it's most definitely worth doing!
For sure. I think I'll stack up a few projects for winter recess. Hard to believe that this semester is already halfway over. I'll take car of a lot of this stuff then.

How exactly do you remove it? Just pull it off?

[Johal E32]

Thanks. It's a long list, going to be a very slow race, but I want this car for the long haul. I'm with you on the cooling system, just going to keep inspecting my parts and replace on a need basis. Or, if I come across a cheap refresh kit, I'll just buy that.

Good deal IMO

http://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW_Cooling_System_Refresh_Kit_p/e46coolrefrkit.htm

[Avetiso]

Good deal IMO

http://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW_Cooling_System_Refresh_Kit_p/e46coolrefrkit.htm
Goodness, I love how cheap some E46 parts are. It's ridiculous.

[fredo]

Good deal IMO

http://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW_Cooling_System_Refresh_Kit_p/e46coolrefrkit.htm

Good find. They also offer free shipping on orders $50 or more.

[fredo]

Dario, your car looks good in pics. How do you rate the exterior (1-10) ? I wonder how long the polish can wait.

[Avetiso]

Dario, your car looks good in pics. How do you rate the exterior (1-10) ? I wonder how long the polish can wait.
6/10. It's pretty bad.

[JupiterBMW]

I have your rear headrest. A little faded on the backside but looks fine otherwise. I can send you pics tomorrow...


iPhone 5S. Tapatalk Pro. BOOM

[Avetiso]

I have your rear headrest. A little faded on the backside but looks fine otherwise. I can send you pics tomorrow...


iPhone 5S. Tapatalk Pro. BOOM
Send you a PM, Jon.

[Oli77]

I wanted to show my son the story of this revival yesterday but almost all the older pics throughout the thread were gone. You know why?

[Hornung418]

Trim removal is as easy as sliding them off of the clips. There are catches where the trim slides into and the last two clips on the Hoffmeister Kink are pressed into place. So you have them loose already, just slide the whole piece to the rear and reset the clips that aren't in place. Then take a good bit of force and press the two rear clips onto the kink :)

[johnrando]

Not sure why. PM Keith kayger12 and ask.

[danewilson77]

Post 531 is the only issue. All other pics in all 61 pages are good to go. Post 551accurately shows "after" status.

The pics in post 531 are an issue for Dario, not KG.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[Avetiso]

I wanted to show my son the story of this revival yesterday but almost all the older pics throughout the thread were gone. You know why?
They work for me. Post #531 isn't broken, I just removed the pictures because they were really bad pictures. I added an edit to the post to clarify, but I can see all the other pictures throughout the thread.

Trim removal is as easy as sliding them off of the clips. There are catches where the trim slides into and the last two clips on the Hoffmeister Kink are pressed into place. So you have them loose already, just slide the whole piece to the rear and reset the clips that aren't in place. Then take a good bit of force and press the two rear clips onto the kink :)
Thanks, Justin! Doesn't sound so bad. Might watch a few videos of it to familiarize, or practice on my parts car. :rofl

Not sure why. PM Keith kayger12 and ask.


Post 531 is the only issue. All other pics in all 61 pages are good to go. Post 551accurately shows "after" status.

The pics in post 531 are an issue for Dario, not KG.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH
Yup. I edited #531 to reflect the lack of pictures; there shouldn't be any. Everything else works for me.

[danewilson77]

Werd. Thanks.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[Hornung418]

Lack of pictures is a cache issue.

Sent from my GS3.

[Avetiso]

My car would throw codes the week I intend to pass smog. P2237 and P2240. Looking like O2 sensors, but at 70k miles?

[alexandre]

Defective DISA can throw O2 codes, like the VANOS can throw CPS codes. Don't replace them just yet. How's your DISA ? Have you updated your DME software to the latest version (# 7561520) ?

[Avetiso]

Defective DISA can throw O2 codes, like the VANOS can throw CPS codes. Don't replace them just yet. How's your DISA ? Have you updated your DME software to the latest version (# 7561520) ?
I don't know about the condition of my DISA, but I assume bad. DME has not been updated as far as I know, but I'm not familiar with the number. When I got my last ZHP updated, I upgraded to v41.0.

[alexandre]

I don't know about the condition of my DISA, but I assume bad. DME has not been updated as far as I know, but I'm not familiar with the number. When I got my last ZHP updated, I upgraded to v41.0.

DME update + new DISA should fix this.

V41 is the version of the software used to update DMEs, SSS.

[Avetiso]

DME update + new DISA should fix this.

V41 is the version of the software used to update DMEs, SSS.
Then I'm just waiting to sell some parts and buy the G.A.S. kit. I know a shop in Vallejo that will update every module in the car with newest firmware for $114 (one hour labor). Probably going to pay them a visit again.

[alexandre]

Then I'm just waiting to sell some parts and buy the G.A.S. kit. I know a shop in Vallejo that will update every module in the car with newest firmware for $114 (one hour labor). Probably going to pay them a visit again.

Yeah that's probably worth it. In the meantime you can just clear the codes right before going to smog test, they are sporadic (if caused by DISA) and shouldn't reappear immediately.

[az3579]

Yeah that's probably worth it. In the meantime you can just clear the codes right before going to smog test, they are sporadic (if caused by DISA) and shouldn't reappear immediately.

You can't do that. OBDII enters a state where it has to cycle through a certain amount of miles before it can enter the "ready" state. If it doesn't show "ready" then it will not go through an emissions test, and they will tell you to come back after x amount of miles. This is designed so that you can't just clear codes to pass an emissions test.

[alexandre]

You can't do that. OBDII enters a state where it has to cycle through a certain amount of miles before it can enter the "ready" state. If it doesn't show "ready" then it will not go through an emissions test, and they will tell you to come back after x amount of miles. This is designed so that you can't just clear codes to pass an emissions test.

My bad. Not familiar with the whole process, we have none of this up here :shifty

Although unless the sensors are actually defective the O2 codes shouldn't come back systematically.

[Avetiso]

You can't do that. OBDII enters a state where it has to cycle through a certain amount of miles before it can enter the "ready" state. If it doesn't show "ready" then it will not go through an emissions test, and they will tell you to come back after x amount of miles. This is designed so that you can't just clear codes to pass an emissions test.


My bad. Not familiar with the whole process, we have none of this up here :shifty

Although unless the sensors are actually defective the O2 codes shouldn't come back systematically.
I think you can, actually. After I reset my codes, I went through and checked all of my monitors and systems; they are all ready. You can't do that after a DME reset unplugging your battery, but I think you can still smog it.

It's irrelevant, though, because I'll drive more than enough regardless before I smog.

[az3579]

I think you can, actually. After I reset my codes, I went through and checked all of my monitors and systems; they are all ready. You can't do that after a DME reset unplugging your battery, but I think you can still smog it.



It's irrelevant, though, because I'll drive more than enough regardless before I smog.[/QUOTE]

Smog must be different than an emissions test then. This is virtually impossible with emissions tests here; they will send you away and tell you to come back if you show up to an emissions testing station with a "just cleared" OBDII system here in CT.

[Avetiso]

It's back. I'll see if it's the same codes when I get home. Ftl.

[Avetiso]

Same codes.

[derbo]

That's odd.


Usually resetting the codes on the BMW will reset the monitors for emissions. You need to drive an interesting cycle to get it warm everything up.

[Avetiso]

That's odd.


Usually resetting the codes on the BMW will reset the monitors for emissions. You need to drive an interesting cycle to get it warm everything up.

Meh, turns out it reset. Might go drive cycle it, but ses will probably return.

[Avetiso]

Got my intake and LCM from Botond. Huge thank you to him and to Charlie!

[cakM3]

Got my intake and LCM from Botond. Huge thank you to him and to Charlie!

Now get that CAI installed and provide pics of the install :thumbsup

You're welcome Dario! :)

[PirateZHP]

In for pics... again...

Dario, why do I feel like I am always waiting on your for pics?

[az3579]

Got my intake and LCM from Botond. Huge thank you to him and to Charlie!

It took this long for it to arrive??? WTH?

[Avetiso]

It took this long for it to arrive??? WTH?

No, I was just on vacation and didn't see it until I got back.

[Avetiso]

In for pics... again...

Dario, why do I feel like I am always waiting on your for pics?

Because I'm a busy student. :rofl

[az3579]

No, I was just on vacation and didn't see it until I got back.

Oh good. I'm glad I don't have to lose faith in UPS.

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[derbo]

Wow talk about the biggest circle swap of intakes in history!

I sell GruppeM to Charlie. Charlies gives his AFE intake to BP. Charlie buys new GruppeM. Old GruppeM goes to BP. AFE goes to Dario?

LOL Did I get this right?

[Avetiso]

Wow talk about the biggest circle swap of intakes in history!

I sell GruppeM to Charlie. Charlies gives his AFE intake to BP. Charlie buys new GruppeM. Old GruppeM goes to BP. AFE goes to Dario?

LOL Did I get this right?

Spot on.

[az3579]

Wow talk about the biggest circle swap of intakes in history!

I sell GruppeM to Charlie. Charlies gives his AFE intake to BP. Charlie buys new GruppeM. Old GruppeM goes to BP. AFE goes to Dario?

LOL Did I get this right?

Yep.

[Avetiso]

Got my plates today. Will be washing my car tonight and probably installing the aFe. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/08/jaqu6aqa.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/08/8a5evugu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/08/atu2e2ud.jpg

[PirateZHP]

Good God, that thing is dirty!

With fingers touching the screen...

[Avetiso]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/08/verajuza.jpg

[danewilson77]

:like

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[fredo]

Come on, Dario ... All you need is a quick trip to the car wash. When is the last time you washed her ?

[Avetiso]

Come on, Dario ... All you need is a quick trip to the car wash. When is the last time you washed her ?

A week before vacation. She sat outside while I was gone, and I didn't have time to wash her until now.

[alexandre]

Wow talk about the biggest circle swap of intakes in history!

I sell GruppeM to Charlie. Charlies gives his AFE intake to BP. Charlie buys new GruppeM. Old GruppeM goes to BP. AFE goes to Dario?

LOL Did I get this right?

Might as well have shipped it a few miles East and be done with it :rofl


iP4S + TT2

[Avetiso]

Just sprayed the housing on the afe with flat black rustoleum after sanding it yesterday.

[Avetiso]

Thank you Botond and Charlie, once again. Love the sound.

[PirateZHP]

Jelly of free-ass intake!

With fingers touching the screen...

[Avetiso]

Gave my car a full exterior wash today, finally. Started on the interior a little, but will do that tomorrow. I also downshifted my car over 50 times since installing my intake. Most of them were unnecessary for driving purposes. :shifty

Weird thing I noticed. Was sitting my car, ignition completely off. Pulled the flash to pass, and it fired my xenons. Leaves them on for like 20-30 seconds. Weird. With ignition on, it operates as flash to pass, correctly.

[E_Rak]

What happens if you take the key out just after firing them? I know there are often "convenience" features like that built in to provide you some light to get into your house or apartment.

[Avetiso]

What happens if you take the key out just after firing them? I know there are often "convenience" features like that built in to provide you some light to get into your house or apartment.

The key was out.

[alexandre]

Gave my car a full exterior wash today, finally. Started on the interior a little, but will do that tomorrow. I also downshifted my car over 50 times since installing my intake. Most of them were unnecessary for driving purposes. :shifty

Weird thing I noticed. Was sitting my car, ignition completely off. Pulled the flash to pass, and it fired my xenons. Leaves them on for like 20-30 seconds. Weird. With ignition on, it operates as flash to pass, correctly.

That's called "follow me home"! One of the hidden easter eggs of the car.


iP4S + TT2

[johnrando]

That's right. It's a feature that gives you extended light for things like going from your driveway into your house.

[az3579]

Yep. If you want another cool tidbit, flip the turn signal stalk up or down while the key is out and you'll notice your turn signal stay on solid.

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[Avetiso]

Thanks for the info guys. Sean stopped by today for a rear view mirror and traded me for spacers!

[danewilson77]

Yep. If you want another cool tidbit, flip the turn signal stalk up or down while the key is out and you'll notice your turn signal stay on solid.

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What's the purpose on that one?

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[Pip]

Thanks for the info guys. Sean stopped by today for a rear view mirror and traded me for spacers!

Remember to put some anti-seize on the backside to help when removing. Otherwise, it'll be a PITA.

[Avetiso]

Remember to put some anti-seize on the backside to help when removing. Otherwise, it'll be a PITA.

Got it. Thanks for the reminder.

[alexandre]

What's the purpose on that one?

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

When parked in parallel in tight alleys. Leaves the street side parking lights on. More meant for european streets, but I do use that at times.

[derbo]

When parked in parallel in tight alleys. Leaves the street side parking lights on. More meant for european streets, but I do use that at times.



I used it once when I was parked in a dark path and parked. Black car = no one can see.

[az3579]

When parked in parallel in tight alleys. Leaves the street side parking lights on. More meant for european streets, but I do use that at times.

I honestly still don't know what the point of this is. If the car coming has headlights on, then s/he'll see the car anyway. All you're doing by leaving it on is killing the battery...

I haven't found any "official" explanation saying this is the purpose. I'd love to see some official BMW documentation on it, because I really do wonder if this is what it's for. I find it unusual that it doesn't seem to be published anywhere.

EDIT: Nevermind. My concern of draining the battery is a non-issue because it's using such little power. It could go all night without hindering your ability to start the car the next day.

[Avetiso]

Sean traded me his old spacers from his ZHP for an autodimm mirror from my parts car this morning. They are 15mm and 12.5mm, BurgerTuning. I installed the 15mm in back and the 12.5mm in front. Also pictured, intake from BP. Good two days for my ZHP.

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0730_zpsc41b4384.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0730_zpsc41b4384.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0729_zps6409f6c4.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0729_zps6409f6c4.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0728_zps7503965f.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0728_zps7503965f.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0732_zpsf71ef98a.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0732_zpsf71ef98a.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0731_zps8662f0b4.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0731_zps8662f0b4.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0734_zps083892e1.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0734_zps083892e1.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0735_zps1e19cab6.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0735_zps1e19cab6.jpg.html)

[az3579]

Looking awesome, man!
Too bad the driveway isn't paved; car gets dirty the moment you move it around. lol

[Avetiso]

Looking awesome, man!
Too bad the driveway isn't paved; car gets dirty the moment you move it around. lol
Thanks. It gets better when the rain comes around keep the dust down, but it's precisely the reason I'm not too crazy about keeping my car clean.

[az3579]

Once rain hits here, a clean car is pointless. Impossible to keep clean, even if you don't drive it. :(

[PirateZHP]

Looks great, Dario. I'm running 10 in the front and 15 in the rear.

With fingers touching the screen...

[Vas]

Wonder how the front would be with 15mm

[johnrando]

William wsmeyer has 15s in the front. Looks good, sticks out ever so slightly. He has 15 rear too.

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[ELCID86]

Looking good. Gonna have to put spacers on my wish list.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1).

[ELCID86]

When parked in parallel in tight alleys. Leaves the street side parking lights on. More meant for european streets, but I do use that at times.

Yep. I lived in Germany for 3+ years. You see this used a lot in the cities.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1).

[wsmeyer]

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0729_zps6409f6c4.jpg

Looks PERFECT.

johnrando and I rolled our fenders today and I put on my 15mm rear spacers. I was going to take a pic but I guess I don't need to now lol

[Avetiso]

Looks great, Dario. I'm running 10 in the front and 15 in the rear.

With fingers touching the screen...
Thanks.

Looking good. Gonna have to put spacers on my wish list.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1).
Must. Very cost-effective.

Looks PERFECT.

johnrando and I rolled our fenders today and I put on my 15mm rear spacers. I was going to take a pic but I guess I don't need to now lol
Thanks. I agree, rear is exactly where I want. I'll need to roll my fenders, too. I already scraped once. I don't like it.

[wsmeyer]

Thanks.

Must. Very cost-effective.

Thanks. I agree, rear is exactly where I want. I'll need to roll my fenders, too. I already scraped once. I don't like it.

Did you at least grind the fender bolt back? That's the part that will really damage your tires

[Avetiso]

Did you at least grind the fender bolt back? That's the part that will really damage your tires

Nope. Guess I have more work to do.

[wsmeyer]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/10/yma8aryb.jpg

Feel right here where the bumper bolts to the body. The bolt is about 1/4 longer than it needs to be and can do some serious damage to a tire.

[Avetiso]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/10/yma8aryb.jpg

Feel right here where the bumper bolts to the body. The bolt is about 1/4 longer than it needs to be and can do some serious damage to a tire.

Wow, thanks Will. I'll see if I can get to it Monday. Glad I have it off.

[midlandtech]

Wow, thanks Will. I'll see if I can get to it Monday. Glad I have it off.

I need to do this... I'm sitting pretty low right now and every once and a while I get some rubbage

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[Johal E32]

Word. I had my fenders heavily rolled but my car still rubbed. Took it into a high end body shop and they said it was the screw that needed to be grinded down a bit.

Cliffs: check that screw before your fender roll!

[derbo]

I fender rolled, and grinded the bolt off. I unbolted the rear bumper and took that entire threaded bolt right off. Then again, I can't even run a 10mm spacer in the rear without rubbing :X

[PirateZHP]

I'm on 15 in the back and have not had any rub... at least not that I know of. :-\

With fingers touching the screen...

[Avetiso]

Getting some consistent rubbing. You guys think it's the bolt, right? Probably going to grind it down today instead, don't want to wait.

Or what are the odds it's the actual fender?

Might switch spacers around if anything.

[johnrando]

No telling, c/b both. U can just cut that sucker, i did w/ a dremel.

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[Avetiso]

Lifted the car, rubbing is coming from the fender, not the bolt. Trying to find someone locally to roll my fenders for me, and grind the bolt while in there.

[Johal E32]

My was rubbing for 6 month before I fixed it haha...

http://www.rmswheels.com/contact.html

I think one of em is in SAC. Nick rolled my car

[Avetiso]

My was rubbing for 6 month before I fixed it haha...

http://www.rmswheels.com/contact.html

I think one of em is in SAC. Nick rolled my car
Haha, was just looking at them. Now that I think of it, a little flare wouldn't hurt... No? What do you guys think? Nothing M3 wide, just a little more.

[Vas]

I would roll the fenders and pull them.

[Avetiso]

I would roll the fenders and pull them.
That's what I'm thinking. It's only like $10 additional per each wheel. That just leaves the question if I do the front, too.

[Vas]

That all depends on your future plans in regards to wheel fitment. Usually a roll will fix any rubbing and pulling is required if you have aggressive offset on the wheels.

[Avetiso]

That all depends on your future plans in regards to wheel fitment. Usually a roll will fix any rubbing and pulling is required if you have aggressive offset on the wheels.
Eh, I'll probably just be sticking with 135s for now, so I don't think I'll be doing any serious flaring, then. I'll see if he can pull the rears out a bit, I just set an appt. with RMS for tomorrow morning.

[johnrando]

You won't need to pull with 135s and 15mm spacers FWIW.

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[Avetiso]

Appt to get rolled tomorrow at 10:00am. I also noticed that my shift knob had some rattle in it... removed it to fine one of the 4 clips snapped off already. Still holds, so whatever.

On a side note, sprinklers should not be allowed to reach public roads. I suffered in agony as my freshly washed car got pelted with water right next to a construction site. My screaming was futile. Quick detailer will be spilled, along with blood.

[Tnhl1989]

Four clips? What do you mean? Photos?

[Avetiso]

Four clips? What do you mean? Photos?
Not really clips... look at the bottom of your shift knob, you'll see four 1/4 circle pieces of plastic...one of mine broke.

[Avetiso]

Just got my rear fenders rolled. No more rubbing. :)

[Vas]

Any pics? No cracked paint?

[QC_ZHP]

Yeah, post pics if you don't mind. Did you get them pulled at all, or just rolled?

[echo46]

Yea, hopefully no cracked paint. Pics?

[Avetiso]

No cracks in paint whatsoever. It was just a roll, but he may have pulled the fenders 1-2 mm just by applying enough pressure for the roll. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/12/emumapyn.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/12/udetyha7.jpg

[danewilson77]

Now drop?

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[Avetiso]

Now drop?

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH
Maybe later. Maintenance first. Still have:

VANOS (have rebuilt pistons, just waiting on washers and gasket).
CCV rebuild.
DISA rebuild.
Change plugs.
Oil change.

I wanna do oil chance, VANOS, and plugs this week.

[danewilson77]

Why yous rolls de fenderz with Xi gaps?

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[wsmeyer]

Glad to hear the rubbing is fixed. Is that rust on your fender?

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[Avetiso]

Why yous rolls de fenderz with Xi gaps?

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH
It was rubbing already with the spacers. The reason I got spacers was because Sean needed a new mirror, and instead of cash, he paid me in spacers. That starting rubbing on bumps and under hard acceleration, so a roll was in order.

[Avetiso]

Glad to hear the rubbing is fixed. Is that rust on your fender?

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Yes sir. Unfortunately, I have 3 or 4 spots like this on the car. Bcuz Ohio salt.

[danewilson77]

Yes sir. Unfortunately, I have 3 or 4 spots like this on the car. Bcuz Ohio salt.

Noooooooooooo!

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[echo46]

Damn rust. Keep you're eye on that.

[danewilson77]

Damn rust. Keep you're eye on that.

Copy.

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[wsmeyer]

Damn that sucks about the rust.

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[alexandre]

I haz some too. Gonna clean up, touch up, and seal. Suckz.

[Avetiso]

Noooooooooooo!

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Keep your eye out and wash that car! Wouldn't want that happening to you.

Damn rust. Keep you're eye on that.


Damn that sucks about the rust.

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:(

I haz some too. Gonna clean up, touch up, and seal. Suckz.
I hope this is possible without being too noticeable.

[derbo]

Rust is no bueno.

[Avetiso]

So I have a dilemma. I love the intake that BP gave to me (aFe), but, the way it sits, it puts a lot of stress on the intake boots. I want to try and run it without the housing, but the coupling is probably too heavy to hang without the housing to support it.

Any ideas? I don't want my boots to tear, but I also don't want to miss the sound. :(

[Tnhl1989]

Not really sure what you mean about the intake boots having a lot of pressure. I had a afe one and it didn't have that much pressure really. Photos?

[Avetiso]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/13/du3apady.jpg

You can see how the position of the intake makes the boot bend.

[Avetiso]

When my dad is done with this trucking trip, I want to see if we can fab something to hold the intake and relieve the stress off the boots.

[danewilson77]

I understand your concern Dario. But... To put your mind at ease..... I've had my AFE for probably 70k miles and the boots longer than that. No tears.

Those boots are pretty resilient and I think they're affected by heat more than anything else.

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[Avetiso]

I understand your concern Dario. But... To put your mind at ease..... I've had my AFE for probably 70k miles and the boots longer than that. No tears.

Those boots are pretty resilient and I think they're affected by heat more than anything else.

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Cool. Thanks for the info, Dane. I guess it should be fine the way it is, then.

[danewilson77]

As long as the lower intake boot "tab" is properly aligned, and the upper intake boot is properly aligned, that's the best we can do. I have a small "kink" as well.

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[echo46]

Get some nice Stett silicon boots. You'll probably never have to worry about them again.

[derbo]

Get some nice Stett silicon boots. You'll probably never have to worry about them again.

They are out of stock for 45-60days when I checked 2 weeks ago. Forced me into a stock boot for now. :(

[wsmeyer]

Get some nice Stett silicon boots. You'll probably never have to worry about them again.

That reminds me, I need to do a follow up review on those

[Avetiso]

Get some nice Stett silicon boots. You'll probably never have to worry about them again.
Maybe when my current boots go bad.

That reminds me, I need to do a follow up review on those
Please do!

[Avetiso]

So, I know what exhaust I want for my car. Eisenmann Race, OR Highline Tuning.

Eisenmann : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d-qVQTp7C4

Highline : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkRKhfi6nK4

[danewilson77]

Eisenmann sounds awesome.

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[Vas]

Do they even make it for the sedan? I know they are popular with the M3 crowd that has deep pockets to afford it.

[Avetiso]

Do they even make it for the sedan? I know they are popular with the M3 crowd that has deep pockets to afford it.
Both exhausts are available for non-M cars. As far as coupe vs sedan, aren't the exhaust fitments the same?

[Avetiso]

Eisenmann sounds awesome.

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Leaning towards that one.

[Avetiso]

Just picked up the Khoalty Helios from Sean. Will install tomorrow.

[Avetiso]

What do you guys think of all yellow headlights?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktVjZu6n8-s

[QC_ZHP]

What do you guys think of all yellow headlights?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktVjZu6n8-s

Wow, that was intense! haha. Close clearance. I've been debating yellow fogs for my OB but full yellow headlights may be overkill. Could be a unique look for sure though.

[derbo]

What do you guys think of all yellow headlights?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktVjZu6n8-s


Not a fan. Also Pet peeve.. why is the tire sticker still on the tires?!!?!?!

[Vas]

Not a fan of the yellow headlights either.

However man that car looks great.

[ELCID86]

Not a fan. Also Pet peeve.. why is the tire sticker still on the tires?!!?!?!
Me either. Or the low ride. Assume the paper will wear off--quickly.

[Hochspannung]

Just wondering about the rust warranty for BMW's ..

I had my 2005 MINI Cooper S covered for rust warranty repair in July. They fixed surface rust spots on my rear hatch and under the taillights. MINI Canada / BMW Canada has a 12 year rust warranty. I'm not sure if it only applied to my model of car though.

[Avetiso]

Just wondering about the rust warranty for BMW's ..

I had my 2005 MINI Cooper S covered for rust warranty repair in July. They fixed surface rust spots on my rear hatch and under the taillights. MINI Canada / BMW Canada has a 12 year rust warranty. I'm not sure if it only applied to my model of car though.

Interesting... I'll look into it, but they will probably deny me because it's salvage title.

[Avetiso]

All done.

[Avetiso]

I'm leaning towards no on the yellow. Makes it look old.

[Vas]

Who are those rings made by?

[cakM3]

Me either. Or the low ride. Assume the paper will wear off--quickly.

I like low but not slammed. There's got to be a balance where performance isn't sacrificed... :)

As for the lights....I'd rather keep them clear but that's me...


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[QC_ZHP]

The angel eyes look real good, but push that bumper plastic together and eliminate the gap

[Avetiso]

The angel eyes look real good, but push that bumper plastic together and eliminate the gap
I will when I swap my plate for Sean's plate delete.

[Johal E32]

Highline. Eisenamnn race is far too loud.

[Avetiso]

Who are those rings made by?
Khoalty Helios

[Avetiso]

Highline. Eisenamnn race is far too loud.
I love both, but I like the aggressiveness of the Eisenmann. Honestly, it's whichever I find first, because they are both rare.

[Avetiso]

Does anyone sell NGK plugs at local stores, or is it online only?

[Lanister]

Does anyone sell NGK plugs at local stores, or is it online only?

O'Reilly Auto Parts carries NGK plugs for our cars. Very reasonably priced too.

[az3579]

Just wondering about the rust warranty for BMW's ..

I had my 2005 MINI Cooper S covered for rust warranty repair in July. They fixed surface rust spots on my rear hatch and under the taillights. MINI Canada / BMW Canada has a 12 year rust warranty. I'm not sure if it only applied to my model of car though.

It's actually a rust perforation warranty. I'm shocked they fixed that rust for you on the Mini if it wasn't through the metal.
If I remember correctly, the coverage was up to 6 years/unlimited miles up to 2003 and 12 years/unlimited from then on. The rust must have eaten a hole through the metal though for BMW to cover it, so for surface rust, you're SOL.

[Avetiso]

FFUUUUU ECS would have a sale on wheels when I'm broke. Somebody needs to buy my E46 engine/tranny already. I need to get maintenance done, at least.

[Lanister]

Once you're a doctor, you won't give a damn if there's a sale or not ;)

[Avetiso]

Once you're a doctor, you won't give a damn if there's a sale or not ;)
I hope I'm still a car fanatic then...

[Lanister]

Once a car fanatic, always a car fanatic ;) You may still be fancying BMWs or maybe even something more high-end.

[Avetiso]

Once a car fanatic, always a car fanatic ;) You may still be fancying BMWs or maybe even something more high-end.

I'll stick to German, probably. Wouldn't want to disappoint the three muskateers. :rofl

[Lanister]

In life, given a freedom and means to choose, I would wear Italian shoes, wear a Swiss watch, eat Belgian chocolate, and, invariably, drive a German car.

[az3579]

In life, given a freedom and means to choose, I would wear Italian shoes, wear a Swiss watch, eat Belgian chocolate, and, invariably, drive a German car.

And live in 'Merica.

[Hornung418]

Wear Italian. Kiss French. Drive German.

Sent from my GS3.

[Lanister]

And live in 'Merica.

LOL!