Dario's OB ZHP Revival

[Avetiso]

I don't know why the picture is sideways.

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[Avetiso]

I like the clear look. However, these bulbs are really weak.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/unapajuh.jpg

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[Avetiso]

And TT sucks really badly. Pictures were taken straight.

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[Hornung418]

You gotta rotate them in the app before you insert them.

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[danewilson77]

And TT sucks really badly. Pictures were taken straight.

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Whatever

[Avetiso]

I don't recall seeing the option to rotate it.

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[Hornung418]

The image editor should show some options that you can slide to reveal the rotate option.

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[az3579]

Isn't a delay in steering attributing to worn tie rods? That was certainly the case in my E30.


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[Avetiso]

Isn't a delay in steering attributing to worn tie rods? That was certainly the case in my E30.


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Possibly. I took the coupler out of my parts car yesterday (109k) and there was no side to side play at all. I don't think that's where it's coming from, but it's still something I'd want to do.

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[Vas]

After I removed the rubber from the housing, it was pretty flexible.

[Avetiso]

Can I haz? http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521751_561942070492700_290706574_n.jpg

[brettbimmer]

Can I haz? http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521751_561942070492700_290706574_n.jpg

Oh man...get in line, LOL! Not crazy about the color, but if it's a true Alpina, sign me up!

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[Avetiso]

Oh man...get in line, LOL! Not crazy about the color, but if it's a true Alpina, sign me up!

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I'm only interested in the wheels! :drool

[Avetiso]

There is a set local to me. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ptd/4423048639.html

[brettbimmer]

I'm only interested in the wheels! :drool

Haha, yes...they are awesome! However, if they were attached and came with a true Alpina, my ZHP may have to move over in the garage to make some more room. Make mine a D3!

[Avetiso]

Found a set of wheels I'm interested in. OZ Superleggera, 18x8 square. Pretty good condition, slight bends on 3/4 wheels but no vibrating or bouncing. The guy says he'll go down to 650 for me. They come with Bridgestone Potenza S0-4 in 245/40/18 with 50% life left, which are pretty nice tires and the same type as the ones I just bought, just a different size.

They aren't the prettiest wheels in the world, but they are functional and MUCH lighter than the 135s. What do you guys think? This is what they look like.

http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/TBest90662/ZHP/wen_zhp.jpg?t=1300899355

[derbo]

add the s54 under the bonnet and the bbk and yes!

[Hornung418]

Don't settle for bent wheels, brah!

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[danewilson77]

Could they not be straightened?

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[Avetiso]

add the s54 under the bonnet and the bbk and yes!
Oh man I wish.

Don't settle for bent wheels, brah!

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I'd hey them straightened, but they are drivable right now.

Could they not be straightened?

Samsung Galaxy S5...
They could be.


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[derbo]

If they are bent that easily, it makes me wonder if they will be good on the street? One visit to SF and you might have 4 bent wheels :P

[Avetiso]

If they are bent that easily, it makes me wonder if they will be good on the street? One visit to SF and you might have 4 bent wheels :P

I hear lots of conflicting info about them. Not sure what to believe.

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[derbo]

I hear lots of conflicting info about them. Not sure what to believe.

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Go with other rims? ARC8? :)

[Avetiso]

Go with other rims? ARC8? :)

My eyes are peeled for a used set every day. I wish I could afford new ones in the perfect offsets but alas I cannot.

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[Avetiso]

BBS RX in Santa Rosa, one bent. Not reps. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/4386244465.html

[derbo]

Nice price, but bent wheel might not be salvagable. Try and ask him what width it is. If it is an 8.5 it would a great size :)

[Avetiso]

Nice price, but bent wheel might not be salvagable. Try and ask him what width it is. If it is an 8.5 it would a great size :)

Gonna give him a call later, not today. I'll try to get a picture of the bend. He did say you can't see it, but I find that hard to believe. I'd offer him $400 and work from there.

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[Avetiso]

More parts incoming. 2 M3 engine mounts, 2 M3 transmission mounts, and 2 strut reinforcement plates (for coils). $190 shipped. Not bad at all. Would have spent around $230 at ECS Tuning.

Gonna see if I can go to my friends house to do the work because I don't have jack stands. :dunno Also, going to take my headlights apart, install a new igniter on the passenger side, and french my fogs and high beams. Once I get my BMW software set up, I will also activate DRLs, update the DME, and try to figure out which sensor is faulty and causing my stalling.

[Hornung418]

Dario try the yellow bulbs first. Once you do the yellow you cant go back without buying new frames.

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[Avetiso]

Dario try the yellow bulbs first. Once you do the yellow you cant go back without buying new frames.

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I have yellow bulbs already. The yolk look sucks.

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[QC_ZHP]

Dude get some jack stands!! lol

Can't wait to see the lights.

[Avetiso]

Dude get some jack stands!! lol

Can't wait to see the lights.

I have some... for big rigs. 2 feet tall. :biggrin

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[Vas]

More parts incoming. 2 M3 engine mounts, 2 M3 transmission mounts, and 2 strut reinforcement plates (for coils). $190 shipped. Not bad at all. Would have spent around $230 at ECS Tuning.



bmwparts store? I still have not ordered my oil pan gasket or the mounts.

[Avetiso]

bmwparts store? I still have not ordered my oil pan gasket or the mounts.

Yup. I don't even look anywhere else, never seen lower pricing.

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[Hornung418]

bmwparts store? I still have not ordered my oil pan gasket or the mounts.

Dont waste time with buying a gasket. BMW doesnt manufacture them anymore and I think the recommended fix is Black RTV.

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[Vas]

Dont waste time with buying a gasket. BMW doesnt manufacture them anymore and I think the recommended fix is Black RTV.

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ECStuning still sells the oil pan gasket. I was going to buy the gasket and use rtv in the corners where it usually starts seeping.

[Hornung418]

I think you can do the whole pan with RTV. You gonna do the M3 baffle?

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[Vas]

Not really sure about welding in the baffle into the pan. :scratchinghead

[Hornung418]

If its out why not?

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[Vas]

If its out why not?

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General consensus on the VAC oil pan baffle is that it is not needed for a vehicle that is not tracked 24/7. Plus I do not have access to a welder so I would have to take the oil pan and have the baffle welded.

[NorCalZman]

Dont waste time with buying a gasket. BMW doesnt manufacture them anymore and I think the recommended fix is Black RTV.

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I thought car companies were supposed to stock parts for cars at least 10+ years. We still have a year or two before parts start getting difficult to find if thats the case.

[Hornung418]

Sure...but I think BMW actually recommends the gasket maker instead of the paper gasket.

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[Avetiso]

A deal has been made. I will reveal Saturday. :biggrin

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Avetiso]

They are pretty, though. :)

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[az3579]

I'm loving the thought of knowing what deal was made but purposefully not revealing it. :biggrin

[Avetiso]

I'm loving the thought of knowing what deal was made but purposefully not revealing it. :biggrin
Like your CH's... :p

[az3579]

Like your CH's... :p

A little something like that. :)


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[Vas]

I know though.

[Avetiso]

Come to think about it... I've already told like 4 people. Anyways, I found a set of ARC8 locally that I will be purchasing. They are the exact size I wanted, 18x9 square. I will be picking them up tomorrow morning. 13604

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[Vas]

Et 42mm?

[Avetiso]

Et 42mm?

Yup.

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[Hornung418]

Dude that's gonna look so boss! But let's see the fitment. You can run some serious meat on those if you desire...I wanna see 265s on those fuckers.

[Avetiso]

Dude that's gonna look so boss! But let's see the fitment. You can run some serious meat on those if you desire...I wanna see 265s on those fuckers.

I plan to move to either 255 or 265 square as soon as I wear out of the tires on my current wheels. It's going to suck having non square tires on square wheels for now but oh well.

I can't wait to seem them.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Vas]

How bald are those R888 on the wheels? Those things are super sticky.

[Avetiso]

How bald are those R888 on the wheels? Those things are super sticky.

I'm only getting the wheels.

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[derbo]

R888 are sticky tires. LOL his stock suspension is going to die

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[Vas]

That's where I was going with that lol

[Pip]

Going to look incredible. Can't wait to see it.

[cakM3]

Dario, those ARC-8's will look amazing on your ZHP! Can't wait to see them mounted :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Driving back. 13612

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[Avetiso]

Cleaning time

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[Avetiso]

Gonna wash her now. 13619

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[Pip]

Dude! So clean and loving the 18s.. Your car is coming along quite nicely.

[danewilson77]

Dude! So clean and loving the 18s.. Your car is coming along quite nicely.

+1

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[ELCID86]

Love 'em.


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[cakM3]

Dario, your ARC-8's look awesome! :thumbsup

[Imola.ZHP]

That color is a great compromise between bright silver wheels and black wheels. Very nice!

[Vas]

Why the wheel gap though lmao

[Avetiso]

Thanks everyone! About to go take some pictures.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Avetiso]

Why the wheel gap though lmao

Waiting on coils, although wheel fitment is flush.

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[Avetiso]

More pictures, and an updated signature.

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0170_zpsf4a6fab8.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0170_zpsf4a6fab8.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0160_zps60a9fb1a.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0160_zps60a9fb1a.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0155_zps2aac8f44.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0155_zps2aac8f44.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0166_zps08e2503c.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0166_zps08e2503c.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0171_zps1ec60234.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0171_zps1ec60234.jpg.html)http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/OB%20ZHP/PICT0164_zps6116f21f.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/OB%20ZHP/PICT0164_zps6116f21f.jpg.html)

[gmurphy]

Looks great. Suits your car well


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[Avetiso]

Looks great. Suits your car well


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Thanks, Garry! It was also the motivation I needed to finally wash it. :shifty

[gmurphy]

Thanks, Garry! It was also the motivation I needed to finally wash it. :shifty

Haha finally! ;)


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[Johal E32]

SICK. What tire sizes, 245 square?

[Avetiso]

SICK. What tire sizes, 245 square?
I'm still running my staggered tires on the square wheels. 255 rear 235 front. I want to go 265 or 255 square next set.

[Trans]

I'm usually not a fan of non 135 rims on a ZHP, but those really fits well with the OB color. Nice combo.

[Avetiso]

I'm usually not a fan of non 135 rims on a ZHP, but those really fits well with the OB color. Nice combo.
Thank you. I'd agree, and I'll say I still think the ZHP wheels look better. But they are such a PITA to clean, 2 of mine were bent, one slightly cracked... etc. Plus, it's nice to change things up. :) Hopefully you'll see me around Sac!

[alexandre]

Looks amazing. Excellent purchase!

[ELCID86]

Love the new sig!

[Avetiso]

Looks amazing. Excellent purchase!
Thanks!

Love the new sig!
Thank you. I use Lightroom to crop and export it in the exact ratio I need (3.2:1). Turns out really nice.

[Imola.ZHP]

:thumbsup

[derbo]

Looks great Dario. Do you have the APEX center caps?

[Avetiso]

Looks great Dario. Do you have the APEX center caps?

Thanks! No, I didn't get them. I like the BMW blue and white, though.

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[derbo]

I thought it looked a little too bright for the anthracite personally but whatever floats your boat :)

[Trans]

Are those clear corners with silver trim? I'm debating whether to get the silver or black trim.

[derbo]

He has black trim ones.

[Avetiso]

He has black trim ones.
Yup. Black.

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[STREETFIGHTER50]

Car is looking awesome! I love the color combo! OB + Anthracite FTW

[Avetiso]

Car is looking awesome! I love the color combo! OB + Anthracite FTW

Thanks. :)

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[Lanister]

:drool

Looks amazing Dario! Love the color!

Now all you need is drawp :P

[johnrando]

Those Arc-8s look awesome on your car.

[Avetiso]

:drool

Looks amazing Dario! Love the color!

Now all you need is drawp :P


Those Arc-8s look awesome on your car.

Thanks, fellas! Good to see you, Giya. :hi:

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[cakM3]

Those Arc-8s look awesome on your car.

John, you should be saying "Those ARC-8s will look awesome on my ZHP" ;) :thumbsup

@ Dario....they do look awesome! :biggrin

[Avetiso]

John, you should be saying "Those ARC-8s will look awesome on my ZHP" ;) :thumbsup

@ Dario....they do look awesome! :biggrin

Thanks. I can't stop staring. :)

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[Avetiso]

More good stuff. Strut reinforcement plates, OE M3 engine and transmission mounts.

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[Avetiso]

Also, having a teensie issue. Replaced my PS housing maybe a month or two ago, yet I can't seem to stop seeping ATF from the hoses. I've converted to hose clamps, got the right size (slightly smaller to match the OEM groove on the hose), torqued it down pretty good, but it still seeps. :dunno It's incredibly slow, but still... kinda annoying.

[Pip]

Um just signed on with a computer...Sig is sick.

Can't wait to see it on the road and break my neck.

[Avetiso]

Um just signed on with a computer...Sig is sick.

Can't wait to see it on the road and break my neck.
Thanks, Sean! Unfortunately, with how highway 50 is right now, that might be a while. :rofl

[Pip]

I've driven through it three times already and hasn't been more than 10 minutes so it isn't that terrible. I thought it would be much worse and a bigger stretch...knock on wood.

[QC_ZHP]

wheels looks great, love the color on OB.

[Avetiso]

wheels looks great, love the color on OB.

Thanks, Steve!

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[brettbimmer]

Also, having a teensie issue. Replaced my PS housing maybe a month or two ago, yet I can't seem to stop seeping ATF from the hoses. I've converted to hose clamps, got the right size (slightly smaller to match the OEM groove on the hose), torqued it down pretty good, but it still seeps. :dunno It's incredibly slow, but still... kinda annoying.

Dario, any chance you have enough extra power steering hose length to be able to cut off the 1" or so that has been squeezed for years and push up a fresh portion of the hose onto the housing? I deal with this often with soft hose plumbing in boats, and this usually solves the issue, as oftentimes the fitting that is being clamped cannot be overtightened without fear of breaking it. Also, if you have a hard time getting the hose back up onto the housing, heat it first with a heat gun or equivalent. Hope this helps!

[Avetiso]

Dario, any chance you have enough extra power steering hose length to be able to cut off the 1" or so that has been squeezed for years and push up a fresh portion of the hose onto the housing? I deal with this often with soft hose plumbing in boats, and this usually solves the issue, as oftentimes the fitting that is being clamped cannot be overtightened without fear of breaking it. Also, if you have a hard time getting the hose back up onto the housing, heat it first with a heat gun or equivalent. Hope this helps!

I could probably spare an inch. Might have to do that but I'd have to draw out the fluid again. :/

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[PirateZHP]

Good grief... the wheels look absolutely beautiful, Dario!

[Avetiso]

Good grief... the wheels look absolutely beautiful, Dario!

Thanks!

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Stigissimo]

Just saw your new Arc8's in your sig. Those things are steeeezy.

- And I'm pretty picky about wheels. I like that you kept the BMW center caps as well. Clean as fuhh.

[Vas]

When you doing the engine mounts?

[Avetiso]

Just saw your new Arc8's in your sig. Those things are steeeezy.

- And I'm pretty picky about wheels. I like that you kept the BMW center caps as well. Clean as fuhh.
Thanks! I like the BMW caps, too. I like to keep the badges original.

When you doing the engine mounts?
Probably end of this week. I got sick and so I will wait until I am feeling better.


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[gmurphy]

Just saw your new Arc8's in your sig. Those things are steeeezy.

- And I'm pretty picky about wheels. I like that you kept the BMW center caps as well. Clean as fuhh.

+1


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[derbo]

Those BMW caps work for your color. They looked off on my car.

https://img.skitch.com/20120901-mcitjqedakcmgx4nhns67tabqj.png

maybe cause they are 17s and my car is black? :dunno

[Avetiso]

Yeah that looks a little weird. I think the ambers make it weird, too.

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[derbo]

That's probably it too. Either way I'm glad you picked them up!

[Avetiso]

That's probably it too. Either way I'm glad you picked them up!

Me too. Slowly but surely I'm getting the car up to par.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Avetiso]

Little update:

After about two weeks of driving, it appears that switching to the smaller hose clamps for the power steering reservoir did the trick. It's no longer leaking. Also, I added Lucas fuel system cleaner to this tank of gas. Might be in my head, but I've only driven ten miles and I think I already feel a difference, mainly warm starting the car is softer. I'll see how it goes, but I think I'm gonna give it another 2 consecutive treatments so I know things are good in terms of cleanliness, at least as much as it can be without actually removing the rail and injectors and getting them manually cleaned and flow matched.

[Avetiso]

Also, I am delaying transmission/engine mounts, headlight ignitor and headlight French until the semester is over. No time. Need to finish strong.

[Pip]

Good call. School is more important.

[brettbimmer]

Little update:

After about two weeks of driving, it appears that switching to the smaller hose clamps for the power steering reservoir did the trick. It's no longer leaking. Also, I added Lucas fuel system cleaner to this tank of gas. Might be in my head, but I've only driven ten miles and I think I already feel a difference, mainly warm starting the car is softer. I'll see how it goes, but I think I'm gonna give it another 2 consecutive treatments so I know things are good in terms of cleanliness, at least as much as it can be without actually removing the rail and injectors and getting them manually cleaned and flow matched.

:like

[Vas]

Did the bmw store have the mounts in stock? Wondering how quickly they ship them out

[Avetiso]

Did the bmw store have the mounts in stock? Wondering how quickly they ship them out

Took about a week. They had them.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Vas]

Well you are in Cali so Ground takes a lot longer.

[Avetiso]

Well you are in Cali so Ground takes a lot longer.

True. Should take a few days for you.

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[Vas]

I really need to place an order. But I have another 6k left before my oil change.

[Avetiso]

I really need to place an order. But I have another 6k left before my oil change.

Still have around 2-3k till mine.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Avetiso]

BP set up all the software on my computer today, but we still couldn't get the coding to work. BP arrived at the conclusion that the cable has the wrong chipset and so I ordered a VAGCOM cable for Audi that I will solder and use for my car. In the meantime, I am reverting my OS to x86 because NCS wouldn't work, and BP is currently trying to figure out ISTA.

[Avetiso]

In the meantime, do I need new O2 sensors, precat?

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t662/Avetiso/Codes-20140509_zpscf52c222.png (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Avetiso/media/Codes-20140509_zpscf52c222.png.html)

[Hornung418]

You should definitely replace them with OEM Bosch units.

[Avetiso]

You should definitely replace them with OEM Bosch units.
These?

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-17215-Oxygen-Sensor-Fitment/dp/B000CF3WOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399701139&sr=8-1&keywords=17215+bosch

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-17216-Oxygen-Sensor-Fitment/dp/B000CF3WPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399701153&sr=8-1&keywords=17216+bosch

[Hornung418]

Yup grey insulation is for the rear, black for the front.

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[Avetiso]

Yup grey insulation is for the rear, black for the front.

Sent from my GS3.

Ugh. More money.

Worth it. I'll order them when I can.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hornung418]

Yrah I bit the bullet. Almost half a weeks pay for just the two of them!

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[Hermes]

I really need to place an order. But I have another 6k left before my oil change.

I change mine every 5k, 7500 if I'm lazy

[iZHP]

Those are the ones. Keep watching amazon, the prices change often. I got the 17215 for $81.49 and the 17216 for $66.41 both new.

[Avetiso]

Those are the ones. Keep watching amazon, the prices change often. I got the 17215 for $81.49 and the 17216 for $66.41 both new.

Thanks for the advice! I'll bookmark them and keep an eye on them.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[iZHP]

Your bank 2 sensor is crying out for help Lol (48 times)

[Avetiso]

Your bank 2 sensor is crying out for help Lol (48 times)

She is just gonna have to keep going. :rofl its probably dead by now. I'm surprised I don't have a check engine light.

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[iZHP]

Lmao

[Avetiso]

I change mine every 5k, 7500 if I'm lazy
I usually go around 6k-8k on mine.

[alexandre]

What a beautiful car. :drool

[Avetiso]

What a beautiful car. :drool

http://emotibot.net/pix/6461.png

[Avetiso]

I know it's probably eBay trash, but this looks interesting. http://www.ebay.com/itm/E46-3-SERIES-2-5-2-8-3-0-STAINLESS-STEEL-EXHAUST-HEADER-DOWNPIPE-Y-PIPE-GASKET-/171328736597?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3A330i&hash=item27e3fd0d55&vxp=mtr

Headers, mid section with cats (are they really cats or are they empty? Not sure), Y-pipe, and some other pipe. All for $560 shipped. Probably won't pass a visual (lol) but it could keep the codes off while getting the benefits of headers.

Whatta you guys think?

[derbo]

I know it's probably eBay trash, but this looks interesting. http://www.ebay.com/itm/E46-3-SERIES-2-5-2-8-3-0-STAINLESS-STEEL-EXHAUST-HEADER-DOWNPIPE-Y-PIPE-GASKET-/171328736597?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3A330i&hash=item27e3fd0d55&vxp=mtr

Headers, mid section with cats (are they really cats or are they empty? Not sure), Y-pipe, and some other pipe. All for $560 shipped. Probably won't pass a visual (lol) but it could keep the codes off while getting the benefits of headers.

Whatta you guys think?


waste of money.

[Avetiso]

waste of money.

Any specific reason you say that? I wouldn't buy it for quality reasons but the idea isn't bad. Custom fabbing it would be a bit of a pain.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Vas]

Yup.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

You got 10mm spacer you can throw on the car to see if its possible to run a et31?

[Avetiso]

You got 10mm spacer you can throw on the car to see if its possible to run a et31?

I don't. Sorry. See if somebody on the spacer thread has some they might want to send to me and I'd be glad to try it for you.

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[derbo]

I don't. Sorry. See if somebody on the spacer thread has some they might want to send to me and I'd be glad to try it for you.

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I have Joop's 10mm Spacers. Dario. PM Joop and see if its okay for me to send it your way.

[Vas]

That would be great.

[mbeckel]

Any specific reason you say that? I wouldn't buy it for quality reasons but the idea isn't bad. Custom fabbing it would be a bit of a pain.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

I would avoid the eBay exhaust sales unless it's a known brand. I got burned on a catback system for my dd civic. Lasted me a year.

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[derbo]

Any specific reason you say that? I wouldn't buy it for quality reasons but the idea isn't bad. Custom fabbing it would be a bit of a pain.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5


I say this because you know that its not for quality reasons and it must fit as good as you think it will...

That being said, its better do it the custom fab way and get it right the first time. :)

[Avetiso]

Sent a PM to Jon.

Also ordered some more maintenance stuffs.

2x 1 quart Redline MTL
2x 1 quart Redline 75w140 gear oil
Can of Krylon stained glass yellow (not maintenance)

So when finals are over, maintenance day will involve new engine mounts, new tranny mounts, tranny fluid, diff fluid, and engine oil and filter. I will also tear down my headlights, install the new ignitor, as well as the OEM ZKW lenses into my AL headlights.

[gmurphy]

Nice!


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[derbo]

Sent a PM to Jon.

Also ordered some more maintenance stuffs.

2x 1 quart Redline MTL
2x 1 quart Redline 75w140 gear oil
Can of Krylon stained glass yellow (not maintenance)

So when finals are over, maintenance day will involve new engine mounts, new tranny mounts, tranny fluid, diff fluid, and engine oil and filter. I will also tear down my headlights, install the new ignitor, as well as the OEM ZKW lenses into my AL headlights.


Nice Dario! I already have the spacers in the a padded envelope awaiting orders.

[Avetiso]

Nice Dario! I already have the spacers in the a padded envelope awaiting orders.
Thanks. He replied and said he'll get back to either Vas or you when he has more time.

[derbo]

K.

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[Avetiso]

Little update: Usually, I get around 320-330 miles per tank of gas. Today, I filled up after a tank (after I used Lucas fuel injector cleaner) of gas, and I was at 370 miles. Getting some good results from that stuff. Recommend. MPG average is also up to 25.5mpg from ~23mpg.

[Vas]

Sea foam it..

[Avetiso]

Installed new ignitor, ZKW lenses, and frenched my lights. Ignitor fixed the issue, and the lenses are so much better!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/23/9y3apere.jpg

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[Avetiso]

Also polished up NY lenses. Huge thank you to Dima for helping out. (Eurosonic)

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[gmurphy]

Also polished up NY lenses. Huge thank you to Dima for helping out. (Eurosonic)

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Looks great!


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[Avetiso]

Looks great!


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Thanks, Garry. It's nice to have headlights that fire when you tell them to. :biggrin

[Vas]

Did you by any chance replace the third brake light cover ? I have an annoying rattle from it.

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[Avetiso]

Did you by any chance replace the third brake light cover ? I have an annoying rattle from it.

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I replaced the felt cover but not the hard rubber part that rattles.

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[mbeckel]

Installed new ignitor, ZKW lenses, and frenched my lights. Ignitor fixed the issue, and the lenses are so much better!
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Lights look good bro-hammer

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[QC_ZHP]

Looks good, seeing yours makes me realize how bad I need to respray my bumper insert. When you frenching the lights completely?

[Avetiso]

Lights look good bro-hammer

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Thanks!

Looks good, seeing yours makes me realize how bad I need to respray my bumper insert. When you frenching the lights completely?

Thanks. What do you mean "completely"?

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[Avetiso]

Here's my cutoff now. Also, there is more light in general. 14091

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[Imola.ZHP]

^ very nice! one of my own favorite mods!

[Avetiso]

^ very nice! one of my own favorite mods!

Thanks Marcus! I decided to leave the set screw alone. I'm happy with this.

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[cakM3]

Installed new ignitor, ZKW lenses, and frenched my lights. Ignitor fixed the issue, and the lenses are so much better!
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Dario, the headlights look amazing on your car! :thumbsup


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[Avetiso]

Dario, the headlights look amazing on your car! :thumbsup


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Thanks, Charlie!

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[Avetiso]

:facepalm The locking pins on my new ignitor broke when I hit a bump on the freeway today. They were installed correctly; I believe I got a defective part because those pins were waaaay too weak. I'm looking at the pins on my old ignitor and they are so strong, I can't even break them intentionally! Yet the pins on my new ignitor snapped off like cake. :( So now, my right headlight is out AGAIN. Sent a message to thebmwpartstore asking for an exchange. It is a BMW dealer, after all. They should warranty the part.

At least I'm on summer vaca. I have all the time in the world.

[derbo]

:facepalm The locking pins on my new ignitor broke when I hit a bump on the freeway today. They were installed correctly; I believe I got a defective part because those pins were waaaay too weak. I'm looking at the pins on my old ignitor and they are so strong, I can't even break them intentionally! Yet the pins on my new ignitor snapped off like cake. :( So now, my right headlight is out AGAIN. Sent a message to thebmwpartstore asking for an exchange. It is a BMW dealer, after all. They should warranty the part.

At least I'm on summer vaca. I have all the time in the world.

That sucks Dario.


Question:

Did the ZKW lens increase your light output? If the ZKW lenses are just for the cut-off then I think it might not be for me to mess with. LOL.


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[Avetiso]

That sucks Dario.


Question:

Did the ZKW lens increase your light output? If the ZKW lenses are just for the cut-off then I think it might not be for me to mess with. LOL.


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They did increase the output, but it wasn't a huge deal. I think its definitely worth it, though.

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[derbo]

They did increase the output, but it wasn't a huge deal. I think its definitely worth it, though.

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Thanks Dario! Now to find a set of OEM ZKWs...


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[sillieidiot]

Thanks Dario! Now to find a set of OEM ZKWs...


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i think the replicas are even clearer than the OEMs. but the OEM has this little flat spot, iono what it does though, never put them in the e46 projectors to see a difference.

[Avetiso]

May the festivities commence.

14121

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[Avetiso]

My old exhaust clamp. Rusted to oblivion.

14139

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[Avetiso]

All done. New OEM M3 engine and transmission mounts, CDV delete, clutch bleed, new engine oil, new transmission oil, and new differential oil. Oil and differential fluid are Redline. Definitely feel a great difference from all aspects.

14163

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[Pip]

You like the feel of the MTL? Might have to go that route.

[Avetiso]

You like the feel of the MTL? Might have to go that route.

I only took a small drive, but definite improvement. No more notchiness in second. Overall smoothness improved by a lot, too. Combined with the CDV delete, I love it.

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[Vas]

Vibration from mounts ?

[gmurphy]

You like the feel of the MTL? Might have to go that route.

I like it too!


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[gmurphy]

Nice work man


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[Avetiso]

Washed and waxed, as well as water spot removal.

14165

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[Avetiso]

Vibration from mounts ?
Nothing weird yet. Ask me in a few days when I've put some miles on them.

Nice work man


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Thanks!


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[az3579]

Vibration from mounts ?

I can't comment on the trans mounts as mine are OEM (original with 190k miles on them) but I do have the M3 motor mounts and can say that they produce a tiny bit of vibration when idling. Above 1100 or so RPM you can't feel them there. The amount of vibration is so minor, it just makes it feel like an older car feels when idling; not quite as smooth but not intrusive.

Personally I love it because it reminds me of how my E30 felt when idling.

I do get a weird little vibration between 2000-3000 RPM when accelerating under full load though that I believe it from the mounts as my Guibo, CSB, and diff bushings are all fresh. It's not a big deal, but would rather it not be there...

[derbo]

Washed and waxed, as well as water spot removal.

14165

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DO mine too

[gmurphy]

DO mine too

+1


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[Avetiso]

DO mine too


+1


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Ugh, no. Did it once and I already hate it. LOL. Heated up the pad on accident and left some dots of material on the paint that I had to remove later. No fun.

I can't comment on the trans mounts as mine are OEM (original with 190k miles on them) but I do have the M3 motor mounts and can say that they produce a tiny bit of vibration when idling. Above 1100 or so RPM you can't feel them there. The amount of vibration is so minor, it just makes it feel like an older car feels when idling; not quite as smooth but not intrusive.

Personally I love it because it reminds me of how my E30 felt when idling.

I do get a weird little vibration between 2000-3000 RPM when accelerating under full load though that I believe it from the mounts as my Guibo, CSB, and diff bushings are all fresh. It's not a big deal, but would rather it not be there...
+1 Some light vibrations at low RPM, but overall, I love it so far.

[Avetiso]

Okay, just played with the revs. At 1300rpm and 1800rpm, I got a pronounced vibration into the cab. Had to hold at those revs because +-50rpm got rid of it. Not a big deal, honestly. If I'm ever down there again, I'll loosen and retighten the mount bolts and I'll see what that does for me.

Of course, plenty of pros. Feedback upon heavy throttle is much smoother and engine flex is also reduced.

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[danewilson77]

Washed and waxed, as well as water spot removal.

14165

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Def worth a quote. Hard work is paying off Dario. Super nice.

[ELCID86]

it does look great

[johnrando]

Very nice. Moar low in front?

[imola red zhp]

Looks awesome Dario!!!

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[Avetiso]

Def worth a quote. Hard work is paying off Dario. Super nice.
Thanks, Dane! She's coming along.

it does look great
Thanks, Shawn.

Very nice. Moar low in front?
Thank you. I'll get suspension eventually. I want to drop it quite a bit.

Looks awesome Dario!!!

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Thanks!


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[derbo]

Come on Dario, You know you want to do a black car :)

[Avetiso]

Come on Dario, You know you want to do a black car :)

I know... But once you go black...

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[Avetiso]

TheBMWPartStore shipped out the new ignitor via overnight. Win. Love these guys.

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[Avetiso]

Replaced my ignitor again. Turns out, it's the rubber grommets on the ignitor that don't allow the bulb to fully seat, which breaks the pins when you try to seat it. Removed the rubber grommet and installed the ignitor. All is well (for now).

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[Vas]

When you got your rear fenders rolled, did they remove the rubber coating from the fender ?

[Avetiso]

When you got your rear fenders rolled, did they remove the rubber coating from the fender ?

Yeah. Guy used a pick of some sort to take it out.

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[Avetiso]

Guess who's on craigslist... :ducking

[Trans]

Guess who's on craigslist... :duckingDamn bro. Good luck with the sale. What are you moving on to next?

Just curious, interested in parting out euro lights and the ARC8? I'll trade my ambers plus cash. PM me.

[Pip]

Huh?

[Lanister]

:eyetwitch

[Avetiso]

Damn bro. Good luck with the sale. What are you moving on to next?

Just curious, interested in parting out euro lights and the ARC8? I'll trade my ambers plus cash. PM me.
Not parting things off the car just yet.

Huh?


:eyetwitch
Considering selling my car. It makes no sense for me to have all my money in a depreciating asset. Just seeing what interest is like.

Sean, it's your fault. I was looking at ///Ms yesterday. It wouldn't cost too much to fix one...


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[TigerTater]

Not parting things off the car just yet.



Considering selling my car. It makes no sense for me to have all my money in a depreciating asset. Just seeing what interest is like.

Sean, it's your fault. I was looking at ///Ms yesterday. It wouldn't cost too much to fix one...


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I know the feeling! I keep looking at M's as well...:roundel:


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[Pip]

Not parting things off the car just yet.



Considering selling my car. It makes no sense for me to have all my money in a depreciating asset. Just seeing what interest is like.

Sean, it's your fault. I was looking at ///Ms yesterday. It wouldn't cost too much to fix one...


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I don't want to deter you, but the M is still a depreciating asset and it costs more to repair. While it has the prestige and just pure raw factor I would stay with the ZHP. I kinda wish I had done it right in the first place and got a 6sp ZHP sedan because if have spent less money and been a little more comfortable going forward. I plan on keeping the M for a while, but when kids come into the picture I'll either keep it as a weekend car or switch it up to something bigger.

You have the car where you want it and paid a fraction of the price. You could probably make some money on the sale and move onto the next thing which I understand, but you wanted a car that didn't have accident damage and you got it.

Are you worried about additional issues popping up with the car? It does seen like it happens to the e46 fairly often and it can get tiring of doing maintenance when it should just work.

[Imola.ZHP]

Weaksauce, does anyone use that term anymore? lol

I get the "itch" every 18-24 months, so I understand and I hope it passes, but if it doesn't, then on to the next project!

[Avetiso]

I don't want to deter you, but the M is still a depreciating asset and it costs more to repair. While it has the prestige and just pure raw factor I would stay with the ZHP. I kinda wish I had done it right in the first place and got a 6sp ZHP sedan because if have spent less money and been a little more comfortable going forward. I plan on keeping the M for a while, but when kids come into the picture I'll either keep it as a weekend car or switch it up to something bigger.

You have the car where you want it and paid a fraction of the price. You could probably make some money on the sale and move onto the next thing which I understand, but you wanted a car that didn't have accident damage and you got it.

Are you worried about additional issues popping up with the car? It does seen like it happens to the e46 fairly often and it can get tiring of doing maintenance when it should just work.
I'm not exactly worried about repairs, especially considering an M. However, I'm not selling the car in favor of immediately buying an M. I want to invest my money so that I could have an income while not working. I'd be doing this with my brother's business buying dry van trailers and renting them to drivers. I think that's much smarter than simply letting all of my money depreciate, while not having an income. Maybe later down the line, I'd buy an M. But that's next year, minimum.

Jane is reliable. I've done some good maintenence, just a few things left and it'll be bulletproof. I'd just hate to see the $10-11k I have in "capital" turn into $6k when I hit 100k miles. I want to set myself up with a way to mske money while in school.

Weaksauce, does anyone use that term anymore? lol

I get the "itch" every 18-24 months, so I understand and I hope it passes, but if it doesn't, then on to the next project!
I always use that term. :rofl


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[Pip]

Def the better decision and an easy one.

[Lanister]

Dario, I definitely hear you on trying keep the dough in your pocket. If that's the immediate priority, then you've made the right call. However, keep in mind that yes, these things do depreciate but so do all cars. In California, there's no way you can be car-less so even if you sell your zhp, you'll end up with something of roughly an equal value. Anything cheaper and you'll have to spend money on it, which will put you back in the same number zone. You have done a lot of important maintenance on your zhp, which buys you a lot of worry-free miles. Based on what you've done so far, you'll be easily able to take your car up to 150k+ miles without any worries. Given that your car is at 78k miles, that's 4-5 years. If you spread the depreciation value over the years, it would seem quite reasonable. Perhaps you can change the strategy where you only spend the money on maintenance (as with any car) and less priority on mods, which is where most of the big money goes. At least until you have the income to start doing mods again. So if you're just going to own the car and enjoy it, the running cost+depreciation will only be worth your while if you stretch it over the years. But at least, these years will be spend driving a zhp :)

[Avetiso]

Dario, I definitely hear you on trying keep the dough in your pocket. If that's the immediate priority, then you've made the right call. However, keep in mind that yes, these things do depreciate but so do all cars. In California, there's no way you can be car-less so even if you sell your zhp, you'll end up with something of roughly an equal value. Anything cheaper and you'll have to spend money on it, which will put you back in the same number zone. You have done a lot of important maintenance on your zhp, which buys you a lot of worry-free miles. Based on what you've done so far, you'll be easily able to take your car up to 150k+ miles without any worries. Given that your car is at 78k miles, that's 4-5 years. If you spread the depreciation value over the years, it would seem quite reasonable. Perhaps you can change the strategy where you only spend the money on maintenance (as with any car) and less priority on mods, which is where most of the big money goes. At least until you have the income to start doing mods again. So if you're just going to own the car and enjoy it, the running cost+depreciation will only be worth your while if you stretch it over the years. But at least, these years will be spend driving a zhp :)
I hear you. I wouldn't be buying another car right after, though. I'd probably just drive my dad's SUV while I used that money to set up an income. Problem is, I can't use that money so long as I own the car.

Anyways... the car is listed for sale. I might end up keeping it. Might not. We'll see where it goes. If all goes well with my plans to set up an income, I should be able to be back into a BMW by next year, hopefully an M; except I'd be making money now. Most of this is being spurred by the fact that I can't live off my parents help while going through school because at minimum, that's still another 7 years. So I either need to set something up now to get the burden off my back in the future, or take on everything in debt. Really don't want a ton a debt. :(

[Pip]

Spitting the truth. Fully support how you were raised and the head on your shoulders lol

[Lanister]

Makes perfect sense, Dario. It's great to hear that you have parental support to get by. You have a long road ahead and it's not a cheap one either. As someone who is about to wrap up a 4 year degree, I know first hand that the costs of education are bewildering. Rest assured, as long as you stay on your path, an M will be well within your future budget :)

[Johal E32]

looks nice!

Was it hard to do engine mounts? Did you need any special tools?

[Avetiso]

Appreciate the advice, fellas. I'll keep you posted.

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[Avetiso]

looks nice!

Was it hard to do engine mounts? Did you need any special tools?

No special tools besides an engine lift. Pretty easy.

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[Avetiso]

Well, guys, it appears that the Diary of Jane will be coming to a close under my hands. I need to take care of my O2 sensors for the buyer, but the guy is going to pick a flight and fly in on Saturday if all goes well.

[Pip]

Well, guys, it appears that the Diary of Jane will be coming to a close under my hands. I need to take care of my O2 sensors for the buyer, but the guy is going to pick a flight and fly in on Saturday if all goes well.

Next Saturday? Or today?

[Avetiso]

Next Saturday? Or today?
Next Saturday. So I need to get new O2 sensors in and possibly update my DME by then to get rid of the stutter at 2-3k.

[Vas]

What part of the country is it going to go? GLWS

[Avetiso]

What part of the country is it going to go? GLWS
Sunny Texas.

[E_Rak]

Whats next for you then??

[Avetiso]

Whats next for you then??

Down the road it'll be an M. That's the plan at least.

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[Avetiso]

DME updated to 7561520. Smooth. No stutter. FTW.

[Lanister]

Yeyawh! How did you pull that off? Yourself or dealer?

[Avetiso]

Yeyawh! How did you pull that off? Yourself or dealer?

Set it up myself. Took a while to figure out of the details of WinKFP after BP set me up with the software but I got it down.

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[Lanister]

Is there a quick way to find out the current version?

[Avetiso]

Is there a quick way to find out the current version?

I think you can do it via INPA, but oddly enough, it doesn't work for me.

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[Lanister]

Well, I don't have the issue with stutter so I'll just go ahead and unscientifically assume that it's all up-to-date :)

[Avetiso]

Well, I don't have the issue with stutter so I'll just go ahead and unscientifically assume that it's all up-to-date :)

Yeah, I would have done that, too. Customer wanted it fixed which is why I even tried.

Got scared a bit, though. After I flashed and reset adaptations, can was bouncing between 1100-1300rpm. Couldn't figure it out so I looked around in INPA but didn't touch anything anymore. Restarted the car and everything was fine.

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[Avetiso]

New Bosch prekat O2 sensors installed. Pretty easy.

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[danewilson77]

PreCats are for rookies! :rofl

[Avetiso]

PreCats are for rookies! :rofl

Hahaha yes, glad I'm not doing post cats.

Definitely feel a difference from these sensors, though.

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[derbo]

placebo? lol

[Avetiso]

placebo? lol

No. No more dip in my idle and it feels stronger in the midrange.

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[UdubBadger]

Sorry to hear it feels great but won't be around much longer but you are for sure making the right choice in the long term.


Goin' HAM mobile

[derbo]

Sorry to hear it feels great but won't be around much longer but you are for sure making the right choice in the long term.


Goin' HAM mobile


I agree. Sad that you finally fix the problem when you are about to sell it..

[alexandre]

No. No more dip in my idle and it feels stronger in the midrange.

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Was one of the things I replaced to fix stumbling on my car. Looked like garbage at 209k miles (prolly OE) and made a huge difference in general power feel.

[Avetiso]

Sorry to hear it feels great but won't be around much longer but you are for sure making the right choice in the long term.


Goin' HAM mobile
I'd be sad if I was downgrading. :rofl Much as I love this car, I can't say I'm not itching to sell it and start looking for that raspy beast M3.

I agree. Sad that you finally fix the problem when you are about to sell it..
Didn't bother me too much. I wish I had flashed my ECU earlier, though, because that stutter drove me mad sometimes.

Was one of the things I replaced to fix stumbling on my car. Looked like garbage at 209k miles (prolly OE) and made a huge difference in general power feel.
:shifty And there I was, replacing my sensors with 78k miles... lol. Mine were caked with white deposits already so it was time to go.

[alexandre]

I'd be sad if I was downgrading. :rofl Much as I love this car, I can't say I'm not itching to sell it and start looking for that raspy beast M3.

Didn't bother me too much. I wish I had flashed my ECU earlier, though, because that stutter drove me mad sometimes.

:shifty And there I was, replacing my sensors with 78k miles... lol. Mine were caked with white deposits already so it was time to go.

Mine were just burned. I tried to clean them but nope, completely burned. Normal interval is ~100k so you were right on time.

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Sitting here thinking... Man, this is a great car. 14318

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[QC_ZHP]

Damn those wheels look so good on OB. You see that CB M3 for sale on e46f? He said it has a bit of front end damaged, asking $8700. No pics or other details, but might be an easy fix for ya :dunno

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Damn those wheels look good on OB. You see that CB M3 for sale on e46f? He said it has a bit of front end damaged, asking $8700. No pics or other details, but might be an easy fix for ya :dunno

Thanks. Shoot me a link. Must have missed it.

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[UdubBadger]

If you're trying to SAVE money, hold off on the M


Goin' HAM mobile

[QC_ZHP]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1037249

[Avetiso]

If you're trying to SAVE money, hold off on the M


Goin' HAM mobile

It's not exactly about saving money. I'll explain later as plans unfold but if that was the case I would have just kept this car.

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[Avetiso]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1037249

Thanks. No pics still... I'll message him later but it doesn't like the type of car that would have been cared for.

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[danewilson77]

Sitting here thinking... Man, this is a great car. 14318

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You read my mind.

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