Imola Red Sedan Project/Maintenance Thread

[Vas]

Well after a year of ownership, it was time to make an actual project thread for my not soo special ZHP.

Purchase date: 11/1/2012
Mileage: 89,975 upon pick-up in new Jersey
Imola Red Exterior
Alcantra Interior with black cube originally
Heated seats but no rear fold seats
Folder full of maintenance records including clutch, cooling system,filters etc.

After having owned it for a year, I have greatly enjoyed the vehicle. Progress is slow in the mod department however I do have lots of plans for the car. Been mostly keeping up with maintenance and small repairs here and there.

Current List includes:

Dr.Vanos - Mileage 92,775 - Date 1/5/13
NGK Spark plugs - Mileage 92,775 - Date 1/5/13
OE BMW Valve cover gasket - Mileage 92,775 - Date 1/5/13
OE BMW Valve cover seal gasket - Mileage 92,775 - Date 1/5/13
UUC Poly Gen 2 Control Arm Bushings - Mileage 93,000 - Date 1/12/13
UUC Stainles Steel Clutch line - Mileage 93,000 - Date 1/12/13
OE BMW Oil Level Sensor - Mileage 93,000 - Date 1/12/13
Oil Change Mobil 1 0W-40/ Mann Filter - Mileage 93,000 - Date 1/12/13
Power Steering Reservoir Cap Seal - Mileage 93,000 - 1/12/13
Clutch Delay Valve Delete - 1/12/13
Khoalty LED License Plate Bulbs - 1/12/13
Silver cube trim ( replaced black cube trim that the car came with ) - 7/15/13
OE BMW Aux kit ( replaced factory ipod kit that the car came with ) - 7/15/13
Akenobo Front Ceramic brake pads - Mileage 99,750 - 8/3/13
OE BMW Short Center console with arm-rest delete and euro tray - 8/17/13
OE BMW Front Lower Left Fender Liner and Brake Duct Bracket - 11/6/13
Bridgestone Potenza S04 tires - Mileage 107,000 - 11/9/13
Trans Fluid Drain and Refill with Redline 75W140NS Gear Oil and Redline Synthetic D4 ATF - Mileage 107,120 - 11/13/13
Turner Motorsports Euro RCR Tails - 11/20/13
Khoalty Chrome Rear Turn Signal Bulbs - 11/20/13
ZIZA LED Interior Lighting Package Kit - 12/20/13
OE BMW Performance Black Grills - 12/23/13
OE BMW Oil Filter Housing Gasket - Mileage 109,125 - 1/4/14
OE BMW Vanos Oil Line - Mileage 109,125 - 1/4/14
OE BMW Hydraulic Belt Tensioner Assembly - Mileage 109,125 - 1/4/14
OE BMW Belt Tensioner Pulley and Idler Puller - Mileage 109,125 - 1/4/14
ZKW Clear Lens fog-lights and OE BMW foglight covers - 2/1/14
Coby Wheel Steering Wheel with Black Alcantara/Tri-Stich/Red Time Stripe - 2/6/14
Clutch Stop - 2/11/14
OE BMW Front Plate Delete Strip - 3/22/14
OE BMW hood emblem - 3/22/14
OE BMW rear bumper diffuser - 3/22/14
Bodywork and Paintwork on front end and rear bumper - 3/22/14
Turner Motorsports Euro Front Corners/Side Markers - 4/3/14
Khoalty Chrome Front Turn Signal Bulbs - 4/9/14
AKG Steering Flex Shaft Coupling Poly 75D -Mileage 113,000 - 4/12/14
OE BMW Rubber Floor Mat Set - 5/20/14
OE BMW M3 Engine Mounts - Mileage 115,470 - 6/28/14
OE BMW M3 Transmission Mounts - Mileage 115,470 - 6/28/14
OE BMW Oil Pan Gasket - Mileage 115,470 - 6/28/14
OE BMW Oil Dipstick O-Ring - Mileage 115,470 - 6/28/14
Oil Change - Mobil 1 0W-40/Mann Filter - Mileage 115,470 - 6/28/14
Power Steering Fluid - Drain/Refill with Redline Synthetic D4 ATF - Mileage 115,470 - 6/28/14
Differential Fluid - Drain/Refill with Redline - Mileage 115,470 - 6/28/14
Mann Intake Air Filter - Mileage 115,470 - 6/28/14
Mann Cabin Air Filter - Mileage 115,780 - 7/11/14
Gominigo No LPB Kit - 7/15/14
Coby Wheel Shift boot / Handbrake boot with Black Alcantara/ Red and Blue Stitching - 12/25/14
Oil Change - Mobil 1 0W-40/Mann Filter - Mileage 123,688 - 3/21/15
Power Steering Reservoir Cap Seal - Mileage 123,688 - 3/21/15
Takata Passenger side airbag recall - Mileage 126,217 - 6/6/15
Coding includes following items: Mileage 126,995 - 6/22/15
1) comfort open/comfort close
2) clown nose blinks
3) coolant temp gauge calibration
4) speedometer calibration
OE BMW LCM with 4.5 Software with coding for following items - Mileage 127,062 - 6/25/15
1) triple blink
2) tri-fecta lights
3) brake force display stage 3
4) euro rear fogs (both inner lights)
5) euro hazards
Siemens/VDO Fuel Pump Assembly - Mileage 127,062 - 6/25/15
Bodywork and Paintwork on front bumper and FR fender - 6/25/15
OE BMW Fuel Pump Gasket - Mileage 127,875 - 7/14/15
OE BMW M3 Fuel Pump Baffle - Mileage 127,875 - 7/14/15
Rust repair and paintwork on RR Quarter Panel - Mileage 128,300 - 7/25/15
Bridgestone Potenza S04 Rear tires - Mileage 128,349 - Date 7/30/15
OE BMW ZHP Shift Knob - Mileage 128,349 - Date 7/30/15
OE BMW lower steering wheel trim - Mileage 129,361 - Date 8/10/15
Oil Change - Mobil 1 0W-40/Mann Filter - Mileage 129,456 - 8/13/15
Mann Intake Air Filter - Mileage 129,456 - 8/13/15
Mann Cabin Air Filter - Mileage 129,456 - 8/13/15
OE BMW Left/Right Front Bumper trim - Mileage - 132,316 - 10/2/15
OE BMW Wiper Blade Set - Mileage 132,613 - 10/13/15
OE BMW A-pillars with inserts - Mileage 132,613 - 10/13/15
OE BMW Windshield Cowl - Mileage 133,158 -10/29/15
German Auto Solutions 1.2 Bar Coolant Cap - Mileage 135,607 - 1/11/16
Passenger Seat Occupancy Mat Bypass Module - Mileage 135,976 - 1/27/16
Oil Change - Mobil 1 0W-40/Mann Filter - Mileage 138,343 - 4/23/16
Clean Throttle Body and IACV - Mileage 139,230 - 5/14/16
OE BMW Throttle Body Gasket and IACV Grommet - Mileage 139,230 - 5/14/16
OE BMW Upper/Lower Intake Boots - Mileage 139,230 - 5/14/16
Fuel Filter Mahle Filter - Mileage 139,361 - 5/19/16
German Auto Solutions DISA Rebuild Kit - Mileage 139,389 - 5/21/2016
Redline SI-1 Complete Fuel System Cleaner - Mileage 143,650 - 12/4/2016
Oil Change - Liqui Moly 5W-30/Mann Filter - Mileage 145,398 - 2/20/2017
Liqui Moly MOs2 Anti-Friction Engine Treatment - Mileage 145,398 - 2/20/2017
Liqui Moly Jectron Fuel Injection Cleaner - Mileage 145,398 - 2/20/2017
Intake Air Filter Mann Filter - Mileage 145,398 - 2/20/2017
Cabin Air Filter Mann Filter - Mileage 145,398 - 2/20/2017
Differential Fluid - Drain/Refill with Redline 75w90 - Mileage 146,030 - 5/13/2017
Transmission Fluid - Drain/Refill with Redline D4 ATF - Mileage 146,030 - 5/13/2017
Full Set of Tires - Hankook Ventus v12 evo2 - Mileage 146,030 - 6/10/2017
OE BMW M3 front strut bar ( Previous Owner had installed )
Turner Motorsports Clutch Kit ( Previous Owner had installed )


And plenty more stuff to come :thumbsup

[Vas]

Images from my trusty cell-phone

Somewhere in PA filling her up for the first time
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG0061.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG0061.jpg.html)

Rolling over to 90k
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG0057.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG0057.jpg.html)

The ZHP meets the maxima. Sold the maxima and do miss that car. It had wheels,coilovers and exhaust on it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG0641.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG0641.jpg.html)

Random shot at a local warehouse
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG0739_zpsfa891061.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG0739_zpsfa891061.jpg.html)

First Camping trip with the ZHP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG0899_zps54e26c89.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG0899_zps54e26c89.jpg.html)

And then that 100k magic number
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG0898_zps04211b16.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG0898_zps04211b16.jpg.html)

Silver cube and the short console with euro tray
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1407_zpsc27c2526.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG1407_zpsc27c2526.jpg.html)

Getting New tires installed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1574_zps48fa074f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG1574_zps48fa074f.jpg.html)

[echo46]

Beautiful car. Subscribed.

[Avetiso]

What took so long, Vas? Camping pictures looks great. I haven't gone camping in a while... not since Skala in 2010 or 2011. Gotta go next summer!

[Vas]

I remember skala camping trips. Those were great and a beautiful place.

As far a thread, I usually mods cars as a fairly decent pace so there are constant updates. With buying a house money is tight and is more focused on upkeep of the car.

[derbo]

'Bout time Vas. I love the armrest-less center console look.

[danewilson77]

'Bout time Vas. I love the armrest-less center console look.

No gangsta lean tho.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[derbo]

No gangsta lean tho.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH


Dont need no armrest for them Gansta LeanZ

[danewilson77]

Dont need no armrest for them Gansta LeanZ

:)

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[Vas]

Lol guys.

Sometimes I do miss the armrest for storing stuff but the majority of the time it got in the way for me.

[derbo]

Lol guys.

Sometimes I do miss the armrest for storing stuff but the majority of the time it got in the way for me.

I agree. I store my tire pressure gauge and spare usb charging cable. Thats all thats in mine. 90% the time the armrest is up.

[johnrando]

:like Vas.

[Vas]

Thanks guys for the positive feedback.

Maybe next year I will have some more funds for actual mods. Probably the first big change will be coilovers.

[imola red zhp]

Looks great

Here's mine
sent by new technology DA

[Vas]

That pic above confirms that I need to ditch the factory tail-lights. Just not sure if to get RCR or something else..

Also decided to drain and refill the transmission this evening. I had no idea what fluid was in there before but it for sure did not smell like gear oil. So Redline 75W140NS Gear Oil and Redline Synthetic D4 ATF went in. 1 Quart of Each for a total of 2 quarts was used.

Process was simple and easy but that gear oil was some pretty thick stuff. But using it with atf thins it out in cold climate. Will update over the next week to see how the shifts are and if it improved over the previous fluid.

[Vas]

Saw this video posted here on the forum.

Of course I would not go down a size to 17" wheels however the video makes me want coilovers and wheels soo bad.

Enjoy

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

[derbo]

That car is soooo low.

[Vas]

Looks great

Here's mine
sent by new technology DA

Little update

Went to the junkyard this morning to get some clips that were broken on my brake ducts. While there found a complete set of RCR tails with stealth bulbs in them. Picked up a complete set for $100 and then after research, they are the same ones Turner Motorsports sells. Going to sand them and clear coat them.

Then installed my new wheel liner and brake duct plus washed the car.

As far as the trans, shifting has improved with this new fluid. Should have done it sooner.

[imola red zhp]

Very Cool Vas

sent by new technology DA

[johnrando]

Nice. Was that a "pick your part" or just a regular junk yard? I don't see BMWs in those very often which is why I asked.

[derbo]

Seriously. If they were out here like that, i would've taken the euro clears. :X

[Vas]

This was a regular junk-yard however on saturdays they let you in past the door so it becomes a pick/pull basically. I removed these lights from a 330xi that was hit petty bad in the front and rear.

i'll post pics of them after they are clear-coated.

[Vas]

A little teaser of the lights. Can't wait to install them

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/20131119_203244_zps8adb6ebc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/20131119_203244_zps8adb6ebc.jpg.html)

[Vas]

Quick phone shot during lunch next to another zhp.

BTW derek that other zhp has your old HKS exhaust

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1596_1_zps7a52207d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG1596_1_zps7a52207d.jpg.html)

[danewilson77]

Wheels turned in on left ZHP. OCD kicking in.

[Avetiso]

Tails look great!

[Vas]

Next on the list is to replace the matte black kidney grills. I don't know who they are made by but they are pretty cheap as far as quality. Clips on them are broken and they do not fit properly in the grill opening of the hood.

So a member of the mafia donated a BMW performance grill to me. Now I just have to buy the other side and then install them.

[Avetiso]

Nice.

Love the new sig. :rofl

[Vas]

Took the zhp to a Christmas tree farm. Next year I will get a roof rack.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1612_1_zps5b7623d7.jpg

[ELCID86]

Please ;-)


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

[Vas]

Please ;-)


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

Just need to make my mind on which way to go. Not having folding rear seats makes things difficult sometimes.

[Vas]

First snow of the season.

Car needs an lsd badly

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1624_1_zpsgu8jirs1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1624_1_zpsgu8jirs1.jpg.html)

[derbo]

first snow of the season.

Car needs an lsd badly

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/mobile%20uploads/imag1624_1_zpsgu8jirs1.jpg[/img (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/mobile%20uploads/imag1624_1_zpsgu8jirs1.jpg.html[img)


agreeeed.

[PirateZHP]

First snow of the season.

Car needs an lsd badly

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1624_1_zpsgu8jirs1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1624_1_zpsgu8jirs1.jpg.html)

Don't we all?

[Vas]

Placed an order for the other bmw glossy performance grill from getbmwparts.com

[Avetiso]

Nice, black grills will look great.

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[Vas]

Nice, black grills will look great.

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Yeah finally will be able to replace the broken matte units that are on the car.

Also placed an order from ECS for the Ziza Interior LED Kit.

[Vas]

Installed the Ziza Interior LED kit this evening. LED bulbs make such a nice difference compared to regular ones.

As far as install, it is straight forward. Hardest part was probably the c-pillar lights.

[Avetiso]

No pics? Or is it hard to grab a picture that represents them realistically?

[Vas]

I can try to take a picture at night.

Decided to do an oil change today and upon inspection, the oil pan was covered in fresh oil. Looked around and it seems like it is coming somewhere from up top. Only thing that comes to mind is the oil filter housing gasket. Valve cover is dry btw.

[ELCID86]

Installed the Ziza Interior LED kit this evening. LED bulbs make such a nice difference compared to regular ones.

As far as install, it is straight forward. Hardest part was probably the c-pillar lights.

No issues with the 'switched' (activated by the push button)? The Zizas would not turn on in my sedan.

[Vas]

Not following you a 100%. Mind explaining?

All the led bulbs turn on and off and the dome light plus c-pillars still fade in and out when the car is unlocked/locked for me.

Also looked through my paperwork from the previous owners and no sign of the ofgh being replaced. Car has 108k on it so i ordered a new gasket, Vanos line and washers.

Last year during the winter I was doing Vanos,plugs and valve cover gasket.

[ELCID86]

Not following you a 100%. Mind explaining?

All the led bulbs turn on and off and the dome light plus c-pillars still fade in and out when the car is unlocked/locked for me.



I tried replacing my c-pillar lights today and the ones that activate with the buttons will not turn on with the ziza bulbs installed. They work fine with the OEM bulbs and the ziza bulbs work fine in the other socket. I can't figure it out.

[Vas]

Dumb question but are you sure the polarity is correct when you put the led bulb with the socket back into the light?

[Vas]

After talking to Dario and looking through my service records that I have from the previous owner, it looks like the idler and the belt tension pulley were never replaced. Since I am going to be in there replacing the ofhg, might as well as replace these parts as well.

But according to records, the water pump pulley and belts were replaced with oem parts about 30k ago. And I was thinking about the hydraulic tensioner but decided not to get it. If it is bad upon inspection, then I will replace it. So skipped those items.

On order are the two pulleys, bolts and caps.

[Avetiso]

Ha, I hope you don't end up finding out your tensioner is bad at 8:00pm like me! Thank goodness I had a parts car, or else my car would still be gutted.

[Vas]

Ha, I hope you don't end up finding out your tensioner is bad at 8:00pm like me! Thank goodness I had a parts car, or else my car would still be gutted.

Fingers crossed that it is not the case. But after doing some research on the interwebs, it doesn't seem like alot of people have issues with them.

[stephenkirsh]

Installed the Ziza Interior LED kit this evening. LED bulbs make such a nice difference compared to regular ones.

As far as install, it is straight forward. Hardest part was probably the c-pillar lights.

Saw this and was thinking about it. Won't get to it next year if I do.

Think it's worth $100? What's the biggest benefit? just more light?

[Vas]

Saw this and was thinking about it. Won't get to it next year if I do.

Think it's worth $100? What's the biggest benefit? just more light?

ECStuning actually has a sale on them sometimes so it was roughly $65 for the complete interior kit. Plus they offered free shipping on them.

Biggest benefit is that they provide a higher light output. Plus the light output is white and crisp instead of the dull yellow from regular bulbs.

[ELCID86]

Not a bad deal on sale. I like the look inside at night with them. Remember the bulbs only work if installed in the correct direction (polarity). Hope they last a good long while.


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

[Vas]

Replaced the crappy broken matte grills this evening with BMW performance grills. Fitment is on point with them :)

[Avetiso]

Replaced the crappy broken matte grills this evening with BMW performance grills. Fitment is on point with them :)
Nice. No pics?

Freaking Dolotov forgot to tell me he was getting all his grills painted gloss black, I would have gotten mine done, too. :(

[Vas]

Nice. No pics?

Freaking Dolotov forgot to tell me he was getting all his grills painted gloss black, I would have gotten mine done, too. :(

No pictures. UPS guy came around 7pm and it gets dark here around 5:30. I installed them in the dark :biggrin

Lol at Dima. Probably was :ineedabeer

[Vas]

So next items as far as maintenance goes includes the following

Oil filter housing gasket
Vanos line
Idler pulley
Tensioner pulley

Still trying to decide if I need to replace the actual hydraulic Tensioner. Any suggestions?

I am not touching the water pump pulley or the main belt since that was replaced when the cooling system was done with OEM parts.

Am I missing anything else? Going to use my buddies shop to get this done in about a week since its cold outside and I have no garage.

[Vas]

Decided not to risk it and bought an OEM hydraulic tensioner.

[Avetiso]

Let me know how your old tensioner is.

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[Vas]

Let me know how your old tensioner is.

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Will do.

I ended up getting the complete assembly and will rebuild the current one on the car at some point.

[Vas]

Doing this tomorrow plus Oil filter housing gasket and vanos line.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1688_1_zpsebs8hjs5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG1688_1_zpsebs8hjs5.jpg.html)

[Vas]

Spent saturday morning working on the zhp is my buddies shop. Had a huge propane heater going since its cold outside.

The replacement of the ofhg, tensioner assembly, and vanos line was simple and straightforward.. The old tensioner was on the weak side and both the idler and tensioner pulley had dry bearings inside of them. Replaced the old hardware as well and installed new caps where they were missing.

Starting on it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1689_zpskxyv2udy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG1689_zpskxyv2udy.jpg.html)

Getting to the leak
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1691_zpswdp5on88.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG1691_zpswdp5on88.jpg.html)

Alternator came out and went back in without any issues at all
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1692_zpsx5uqkkzx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG1692_zpsx5uqkkzx.jpg.html)

All nice and clean there now
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1698_zpszhitnupu.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/IMAG1698_zpszhitnupu.jpg.html)

[Avetiso]

Good work

T-Mobile Note 3
Jedi Elite v5 ROM

[Vas]

Thanks. It's nice to get one more thing of the list.

[Vas]

Next on the list I think are

1) fogs
2) new rear bumper diffuser
3) steering guibo
4) paint

These items are not in order though.

[Avetiso]

I gotta do my steering couplings, too. Steering feels sloppier than it should. My sisters E90 feels much tighter.

[Secono330ci]

Tie rods are good for that as well.

[Vas]

Ordered a new OEM rear diffuser to replace my broken unit.

As far as the steering coupler, I have the AKG poly 75d that I need to install. Purchased it a couple of months ago but never got around to installing it.

[derbo]

That reminds me. I need a steering coupler too. I'll await your impressions with the AKG model :)

[Vas]

My previous cars that I owned (nissan maxima and infiniti g20) I had replaced the factory rubber pieces with aluminium units that I had machined.

The results were impressive that I bought one for the zhp when I found out that they were available. However it has been in my toolbox for a couple of months mostly because I didn't have time to install it in the bmw. I need to just install it because I know I will like it.

[Vas]

This is going in shortly weather permitting.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20121214_174847_zpszivmrufe.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20121214_174847_zpszivmrufe.jpg.html)

[QC_ZHP]

keep us updated. interested in doing the same. Is the AKG one worth it for street use?

[Vas]

We shall find out. But I bought a spare assembly so I will have a extra oem one.

[derbo]

I am looking forward to your review. I most likely will order the AKG one as well for my car.

[Avetiso]

I am looking forward to your review. I most likely will order the AKG one as well for my car.
+1

I recall Khalim saying that anything stiffer than OEM would be annoying on the road, so I've not pulled the trigger on it yet. Waiting to see.

[Vas]

Received a package today that has the new oem rear diffuser and hardware.

[johnrando]

nice

[Vas]

Thanks.

Going to have the rear bumper re-painted since the Previous Owner had a mobile touch up job done on it.

[Avetiso]

No cf fairy dust?

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[Vas]

I was considering getting a carbon fiber diffuser but the only one I would want would be the OEM BMW performance. Those are super rare and hard to find.

Just did not want to spend money on a knock-off that is just a fiberglass unit with a layer of carbon fiber on it. Nobody has a good review about fitment either.

But I still want new foglights, euro clear corners and license plate delete filler panel.

[alexandre]

I was considering getting a carbon fiber diffuser but the only one I would want would be the OEM BMW performance. Those are super rare and hard to find.

Just did not want to spend money on a knock-off that is just a fiberglass unit with a layer of carbon fiber on it. Nobody has a good review about fitment either.

But I still want new foglights, euro clear corners and license plate delete filler panel.

Hit your dealer, #51118195304 - it's like $15

[Vas]

Thanks for the part number. Just going to order it online since my closest dealer is 2 hours away.

[johnrando]

I found a really good replica for the c/f diffuser. I sold it to Charlie when I found an OEM one. It was hard to tell the difference.

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[Vas]

Khoalty brand or something else?

[johnrando]

A guy I found on e46f.c, called euro-spec. Andrew. I'll get you his contact info if wanted, don't know if he still does it. I'd absolutely buy one from him again, they were around $225 ish IIRC, and it was 2+ years ago. Figure he brings them in from Asia-Pac but they are good versions.

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[derbo]

Andrew is a cool guy. I met him through Kalim.

[johnrando]

Ah, cool. Never met him but emailed a few times and he was always responsive. He's checking his inventory today to see if he has any c/f diffusers.

[Vas]

Ordered new foglight covers and a new bmw hood emblem.

[Vas]

Ordered oem BMW foglights made by ZKW

[ELCID86]

Did you guys get much snow over that way?

[Vas]

Yeah got a decent amount actually. Snowed on Saturday as well plus the cold temps are not helping.

Car looks soo dirty.

[QC_ZHP]

You ever get the AKG steering coupler installed?

[Vas]

Not yet. Have it ready to go in however the weather hasn't been great and I have no garage.

[QC_ZHP]

I hear that, I'm in the same boat.

[Vas]

Finally made up my mind on the colors for the Coby wheel for my tired and aged wheel. Placed an order today for a Black wheel with tri-stitch using blue/navy/red and then a red time center stripe.

[derbo]

mmm pretty

[Vas]

Really looking forward to it actually. The original wheel I don't think has ever been cleaned so it is all flat and shiny.

Still need to get the lower trim as well.

[derbo]

That E46 LSD on E46F is screaming your name. I thought of you when I read the thread. :luv

[Vas]

That lsd or the coilovers. Maybe tax season will be nice to me

[Avetiso]

Consider wrapping your lower trim. Much cheaper, and looks OEM. Just ask Pip.

Can't wait to see the wheel!

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[Vas]

Might be an option but the trim has a chunk of the rubber coating missing.

[Avetiso]

Might be an option but the trim has a chunk of the rubber coating missing.
So did mine. I sanded it downed and wrapped it. It's ever so slightly noticeable if you stare right at it, but it's practically invisible.

[Vas]

Wonder how much the lower trim is new. That will be the deciding factor.

[QC_ZHP]

Mine is in the same condition. Every trim I've found has been $40+. Dario, where'd you buy the wrap?

[Avetiso]

Mine is in the same condition. Every trim I've found has been $40+. Dario, where'd you buy the wrap?
Metro Restyling. $20 got me enough to wrap the trim about 5 times.

[derbo]

That lsd or the coilovers. Maybe tax season will be nice to me

EVENTUALLY you would get both.. the LSD is rather hard to find at low prices..

[Vas]

After driving around with no fogs, today I finally installed brand new ZKW foglights that are clear as well as two brand new foglight covers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1732_zps83cvviqp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1732_zps83cvviqp.jpg.html)

[Avetiso]

Nice. What bulbs did you use?

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[Vas]

Currently some Phillip bulbs that came with them.

How much were the bulbs you got ?

[Avetiso]

Currently some Phillip bulbs that came with them.

How much were the bulbs you got ?

$17 a pair for both variants. 9006 and H7.

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[Vas]

Worth it though ?

[Avetiso]

Worth it though ?

For me, yes. Nice and yellow, and not expensive. It was more about looking cool than output for me, so these were a perfect fit. Output is pretty decent, though.

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[Vas]

Where did you buy them from ? I might look into it even though I don't use foglights that often. Mainly because I have to turn them on everytime and look at the foglight light on the cluster.

Next on the list is euro front corners, plate delete and relocating it plus headlight lenses. Body work and paint is sometime next month as well

[Avetiso]

Where did you buy them from ? I might look into it even though I don't use foglights that often. Mainly because I have to turn them on everytime and look at the foglight light on the cluster.

Next on the list is euro front corners, plate delete and relocating it plus headlight lenses. Body work and paint is sometime next month as well
I bought them off Amazon through a company called REDLINE. It's not eligible from Prime shipping, but shipping was still really fast.

[Vas]

Currently where I am at with the zhp

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[QC_ZHP]

Looking good Vas.

[danewilson77]

Looking good Vas.

+1

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[Vas]

Appreciate the kindness.

Should have an update soon when the Coby Wheel arrives

[derbo]

Oddly enough I like the fluted lenses one. :)

Looks good though Vas.

[Vas]

Just received product photos of the Coby wheel and it looks great. Shipping out today so should be here in 2-3 days.

[Avetiso]

Haha, I hated waiting for my wheel. It was such a drag, but it's so worth it.

[Vas]

Well that is because you are on the west coast. I got tracking information already so Wednesday is the eta

[Vas]

Preview

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[danewilson77]

Win.

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[Vas]

Thanks

[ELCID86]

Nice. Install date??

[Vas]

If I don't miss the FedEx truck, I will install it tomorrow. Otherwise during the weekend

[derbo]

damn..if I didn't recieve a new wheel when I got my car, I would've done the same!

[Avetiso]

Awww yeah.

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[QC_ZHP]

I need a new wrap bad after seeing how nice these come out. Digging the time stripe

[Vas]

Picked the wheel from FedEx today at lunch.

I love how it turned out. Looks great and feels awesome. The wife does not get it though :crying

Maybe I will attempt to install it tonight.

[johnrando]

LOL, in what way does she not? Looking forward to the pics w/it on.

[Vas]

She just thinks car mods are expensive. Iono.

Here is a pic of the current wheel. Excuse the dirty floormats. 12152

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[johnrando]

Well, many of them are! lol. She'll just have to get used to it. Tell her about all the money you're saving going DIY, and reselling the older parts. :)

[Vas]

Ha good point.

Well I am going to hopefully tackle the wheel install this evening.

[Vas]

Well I got the new steering wheel installed. Here is a picture of the old and the new wheels.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1742_zps6tbhwaq9.jpg

Install is not bad at all. Only gripe I have though is the final position of the airbag. It is not perfectly centered and I assume this is because of the spring bracket that sits inside the wheel.

I ended up using my chipped lower trim so I will center the airbag when I replace the it. Otherwise I am satisfied of the fit and finish.

[ELCID86]

Glad you got it and have it installed.


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[Avetiso]

Feels great, don't it?

[johnrando]

You can line up the clock spring so that the final air bag position is correct. You just have to play with it.

[Vas]

By clock spring you mean the bracket with the springs inside the wheel?

[johnrando]

This piece in this ebay ad. It rotates therefore you can align the steering wheel/airbag TDC (top dead center). In the future, the best way to not have to deal with that is to mark/remember exactly where things were when you take it out and just put it back in the same alignment.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/271359614236?lpid=82

[Vas]

This piece in this ebay ad. It rotates therefore you can align the steering wheel/airbag TDC (top dead center). In the future, the best way to not have to deal with that is to mark/remember exactly where things were when you take it out and just put it back in the same alignment.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/271359614236?lpid=82

Ah that part I did not even touch since it is behind the steering wheel. But my steering wheel sits straight and it is just the airbag. But i'll take a picture of what I mean though.

[johnrando]

Yes, post a pic. You don't have to touch it but if it rotates some (when putting things back on, for example), you could be out of alignment.

[Vas]

Maybe it is just in my head looking at it now. But I think the gap on the right side of the airbag is bigger then the left. 12178

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[Avetiso]

It looks a little off to me, too.

[johnrando]

Ah, I see what you mean. Just take it out and re-seat it. It's never really going to be perfect, but you might get lucky and it may align better.

[Vas]

But what determines the position ?

But I will mess with it when I get a new lower trim.

[johnrando]

Dumb luck from what William and I have found.

[Vas]

32 degrees outside and a cooling system on the other zhp12184

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[bimmergofast]

32 degrees outside and a cooling system on the other zhp12184

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Planned? Or did it fail?

[Vas]

It was planned but at 83k it was probably due for it. Not a bad job though.

[Vas]

Installed a clutch stop this evening on the ZHP.

Bought the following items
Elevator bolt is Lowe's part #135526
1 1/2" Gripper Pads part#54257

Soo far I am liking it. Nice not to have the extra dead space after the clutch engagement point

[gmurphy]

Installed a clutch stop this evening on the ZHP.

Bought the following items
Elevator bolt is Lowe's part #135526
1 1/2" Gripper Pads part#54257

Soo far I am liking it. Nice not to have the extra dead space after the clutch engagement point

Pics?


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[Vas]

I did not take any pictures but this is the thread about the clutch stop. Images can be found there

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?884-Clutch-Stop

[gmurphy]

I did not take any pictures but this is the thread about the clutch stop. Images can be found there

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?884-Clutch-Stop

Thank you I will check it out!


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[QC_ZHP]

It was planned but at 83k it was probably due for it. Not a bad job though.

Damn, I'm at 84k and I plan on addressing it closer to 100k. Maybe I should look into it. Do you have 2 ZHPs?

[Vas]

On my zhp, the cooling system was done around 70k. The silver zhp pictured is actually my mothers

[gmurphy]

On my zhp, the cooling system was done around 70k. The silver zhp pictured is actually my mothers

That's awesome. :)


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[Vas]

That's awesome. :)


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Thanks. Now if I could only convince my wife that we should get a coupe or a vert for her.

But I did get a thumbs up from her on the clutch stop. She likes it as well.

[QC_ZHP]

Thats awesome. My mom drives a Ford Escape, lol.

[Vas]

Doing some research on what direction to head to get an LSD.

[QC_ZHP]

Awesome, aftermarket or M3?

[Avetiso]

Doing some research on what direction to head to get an LSD.

Are there a lot of salvage yards close to you?

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[Vas]

Awesome, aftermarket or M3?

Not 100% sure yet. M3 rear end with just the basics might be the most cost effective option.


Are there a lot of salvage yards close to you?

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There are but not with M3 rear ends. I would have to travel some distance. I am more concerned with mileage and condition of junkyards parts and not getting ripped of because its M3.

[TristanHunter]

Doing some research on what direction to head to get an LSD.

I've been doing the same. My concern with the m3 diff is that the gearing is too high (numerically) so long highway trips would not be so good.

I think the Wavetrac LSD looks like a pretty good deal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wavetrac-Differential-BMW-E46-325i-328i-330i-M-T-98-05-/190523486517?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5c15b135&vxp=mtr

As far as I know, its fairly popular with the e9x guys and has a lifetime warranty. And it can spin both wheels even if one has no resistance, which is a big plus

[Vas]

That is my concern as well.

What needs to happen to use a 3.46 diff and put an lsd into it like an os giken?

[Avetiso]

That is my concern as well.

What needs to happen to use a 3.46 diff and put an lsd into it like an os giken?
Not sure this question makes sense. Are you asking if you can make a non-LSD into an LSD? Not sure that's very practical.

I assume you could just custom order that ratio from the manufacturer of OS Giken.

[derbo]

If it's any concern, my mpg on the freeway is 28mpg vs the old 30mpg.


I am usually at 80mpg running 3300rpm or so in 6th. It's totally worth it for the peppiness of the 3.62. :D

[derbo]

Not sure this question makes sense. Are you asking if you can make a non-LSD into an LSD? Not sure that's very practical.

I assume you could just custom order that ratio from the manufacturer of OS Giken.



The OS Giken diff has to be inserted into a differential case. You will still need a non-LSD differential to install the LSD unit.

[QC_ZHP]

Not sure this question makes sense. Are you asking if you can make a non-LSD into an LSD? Not sure that's very practical.

I assume you could just custom order that ratio from the manufacturer of OS Giken.

You'll still need the stock diff & gearing to install an OS Giken type LSD


If it's any concern, my mpg on the freeway is 28mpg vs the old 30mpg.


I am usually at 80mpg running 3300rpm or so in 6th. It's totally worth it for the peppiness of the 3.62. :D

How? How is this possible? I'm getting 22mpg w/ a 3.38. I have noticed that these cars seem to sip gas cruising at high RPMS. 28/30 is impressive.

[Avetiso]

The OS Giken diff has to be inserted into a differential case. You will still need a non-LSD differential to install the LSD unit.

Oh okay. Thanks for clarifying.

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[Vas]

The OS Giken diff has to be inserted into a differential case. You will still need a non-LSD differential to install the LSD unit.

That part I understand. And the OS Giken only works with (not for 3.07, 2.93 or any ratios lower than 3.15).

So a 3.38 or 3.46, or higher diff would need to be found. I think a Z4 3.46 would be the easiest to find?

Here is a gear ratio chart that I have found that seems to be helpful
http://www.bokchoys.com/differential/GearRatios_E46.htm

It is on the pricer side of getting an lsd but it is an option.

[QC_ZHP]

With the Z4 diff, you'd get the finned cover which is a plus

[Vas]

That is a good point actually. I need to do some digging and see what the price is on a used 3.46 diff from a z4.

[QC_ZHP]

Post what you find, now you've got me curious

[derbo]

You'll still need the stock diff & gearing to install an OS Giken type LSD



How? How is this possible? I'm getting 22mpg w/ a 3.38. I have noticed that these cars seem to sip gas cruising at high RPMS. 28/30 is impressive.

I try not to brake alot and keep at a steady speed and not accelerate hard. If I do accelerate and play around alot, I get an average of 24-26mpg. What was your old MPG before the 3.38 swap?




That is a good point actually. I need to do some digging and see what the price is on a used 3.46 diff from a z4.



http://www.bokchoys.com/differential/GearRatios.htm

There is a fair share of E46s with the 3.46 ratio. :)



An brand new aftermarket diff would cost similar as a M3 rear end swap with M3 brakes. Personally, since I was planning to do an S54 swap EVENTUALLY, it make more sense to me to go M3 rear end. :)

3.64 18% acceleration increase vs 3.46 12% acceleration increase.

[Vas]

Soo now new progress to the zhp lately. Just been driving it daily and enjoying it.

However in roughly 2 weeks it will be getting some new fresh paint. Going to have the front and rear bumpers fixed, the hood, and the drivers side fender.

[Avetiso]

Soo now new progress to the zhp lately. Just been driving it daily and enjoying it.

However in roughly 2 weeks it will be getting some new fresh paint. Going to have the front and rear bumpers fixed, the hood, and the drivers side fender.

Nice! Fingers crossed for you, hope they match it well.

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[Vas]

Having them blend it so it should match the factory paint. None of the cheap materials either. PPG paint and clear plus 3m perfect it paint finishing system.

[derbo]

Thats awesome! I've been wanting to paint my hood and front area of the fenders from all the rockchips from PO and my freeway/track days.


LSD LSD LSD :eeps

[Vas]

That is the plan here.

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[Vas]

Took a roadtrip last night to get the new member of the household. Wife drove back my imola while I examined her new ride. 8+ hour there and back. 12589

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[Avetiso]

Congrats on the car, Vas! How'd it perform?

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[ELCID86]

Awesome convoy I'm sure.


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[Vas]

Which one? lol

But seriously though both cars feel roughly the same. No mechanical issues and more of small cosmetic stuff that will need to get addressed. Overall it is a used car that is almost 10 years old. Im satisfied and the wife is thrilled.

[Avetiso]

The black one, of course. :biggrin Glad to hear it drives well.

[QC_ZHP]

Bonnie & Clyde

[Pip]

Now that is a cool pick and a cool adventure. Congrats on the new ride :thumbsup

[derbo]

Congrats on the pair! :D

[Vas]

Thanks guys. I do have a pic of my wife jumping of joy but not sure if that is worth posting lol.

[johnrando]

LOL. Looks good, congrats.

[Vas]

Kinda amusing12624

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[johnrando]

Awesome! She does look happy. :)

[Avetiso]

Black leather jacket, of course. Gotta match. :biggrin

[Vas]

Ordered a front plate delete filler for mine and a new zhp shift knob for the wife's car.

[Avetiso]

Po-po trip about the plates in your area?

[ELCID86]

Great picture. So are you putting on a tow plate kit?


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[Vas]

State of Virginia does require a front plate so I will end up doing a tow plate kit. Just not sure which one to purchase. Any suggestions?

But I currently have the front plate trim that I will transfer over to the wifes car.

[ELCID86]

That's why I asked. Check Dane and Tony's kits.


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[Vas]

Dirty cars. Not happy with it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1766_zpsxrizd6nh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1766_zpsxrizd6nh.jpg.html)

[ELCID86]

Warm weather this week. Wash them!

[Vas]

If the weather stays up, might actually hand wash them for the first time this year.

[danewilson77]

State of Virginia does require a front plate so I will end up doing a tow plate kit. Just not sure which one to purchase. Any suggestions?

But I currently have the front plate trim that I will transfer over to the wifes car.

I have the US Mill Works. Best I've had of several.

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front_license_plate_mount_bracket_tow_hook.htm l


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxpNCwdwQnU

[Vas]

That is actually the one I was looking at getting. Probably will just get the regular holder.

Thanks. :like

[Vas]

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[PirateZHP]

Awesome

[Vas]

Almost a twin of my wifes car. But dove interior and euro clears.

[PirateZHP]

I thought it was your wife's... but that you put euro tails. Lol

[ELCID86]

What's with that parking??

[Vas]

Parking situation sucks big time. Small lot so I'm surprised I don't have lots of dings. Usually I park away from everyone

[ELCID86]

I just noticed the lines are perpendicular to your car!

[Vas]

Jumped on the 15% off deal from detailers domain. On order is some Sonax Alcantara Cleaner, Uber washing spongers and drying towel and a Sonax interior car care kit. Time to clean up the messy interior I have from this past winter.

[Avetiso]

Nice. Wish I had money right now to buy some stuff from them.

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[Vas]

Really curious about the alcantara cleaner. Spring needs to hurry up

[gmurphy]

Really curious about the alcantara cleaner. Spring needs to hurry up

Me too. If you like it then I will get some too.


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[johnrando]

Nice shot. Someone donate an Imola to me so I can take black and red pics... like that look!

[Vas]

Out and about at lunch. Interior shot 12807

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[gmurphy]

Nice wheel!


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[Vas]

Thanks guys.

This saturday I am dropping off the car finally to get some needed body work done and fresh paint. Super excited about it.

[QC_ZHP]

So clean.

[Vas]

Car dropped off for paint and body work. ETA is about a week for the complete front end and rear bumper. Will also have pdr done to remove the only ding that I have on the car.

BTW those expanding plastic rivets on the front bumper are a PITA. The ones that under the front grill are even worse to remove.

But I did try out the Sonax Alcantara cleaner on the shift boots. Highly impressed with it.

[Vas]

Currently what the car looks like after the body work has been done with primer sprayed. Car will be sanded next and then the painting will begin.

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[ELCID86]

Looking fwd to the final results.


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[PirateZHP]

It looks so sad right now... but soon it will be GREAT! Can't wait for pics!

[Vas]

I will try to get more pictures when I stop by the body shop to drop off the new rear diffuser and some hardware.

[johnrando]

Nice.

[Vas]

Soo fresh.

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[Vas]

Another shot. Headlights were sanded and clear coated so they won't fade anymoe. 12960

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[ELCID86]

Good idea. I love it!

[Avetiso]

Too bad you'll still be switching to clears? :p

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[imola red zhp]

Looks Great waiting for the Final look

[Vas]

Yup next on the list are euro clears and plate relocation.

Thanks guys.

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[Vas]

And the zhp is back together. 2-3 weeks and it will get a full detail once the clearcoat hardens.

It sleeps one last night at the body shop tonight and I pick it up tomorrow.

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[danewilson77]

Yes!

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[Avetiso]

How's the color match?

Everything looks good, dude.

[Vas]

In the paint booth it looked spot on. Panels were blended and a color matching gun was used.

The paint looks great and the ppg clear laid down nice and flat. I will post more pictures of it in direct sunlight but quality products make all the difference.

Downside of imola paint is that it's super expensive. Iirc it was $16 per an ounce of paint.

[PirateZHP]

Aaamnn... That fresh paint looks great!

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[Vas]

Man it feels good to be back in my zhp.

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[Avetiso]

Need pics right meow dude

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[slater]

LOL @ 'meow' above. :)

looks awesome. $16/oz, huh? yikes. need to have the leading edge of the hood and front fenders resprayed on mine, and the A pillars and roof. going to be expensive.

peter

[Vas]

I need to charge my camera and take proper pictures. But this is my driveway

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[PirateZHP]

ZHP, ZHP, ZHP... FUUU

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[ELCID86]

^^ luv it!

[QC_ZHP]

Awesome.

[Vas]

Thinking about ordering a tow hook plate holder and euro clears. Just hard to justify it since the wife's car needs a set of tires.

[gmurphy]

Thinking about ordering a tow hook plate holder and euro clears. Just hard to justify it since the wife's car needs a set of tires.

Get the plate holder hold off on the clears :)


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[Vas]

Get the plate holder hold off on the clears :)


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I think I might do that. Just don't want to get a ticket for not having a front plate since the fine and a plate holder are almost the same price.

As far as tires, I am having a hard time making a choice on what kind.

[gmurphy]

I think I might do that. Just don't want to get a ticket for not having a front plate since the fine and a plate holder are almost the same price.

As far as tires, I am having a hard time making a choice on what kind.

What kind of car is it?


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[Avetiso]

You need all seasons, right?

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[gmurphy]

What kind of car is it?
Edit :facepalm


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[bimmergofast]

After among other things reading the 'favorite DD tire' thread here I just picked up a set of the Conti DWS tires last week. Really happy so far. Still breaking them in, but I don't really think I've lost much on dry pavement over my Hankooks. Driving around in the snowy wet slop this morning on the other hand? Far more confident than I've ever been in this car. Like a whole different animal. Count me impressed!

[Vas]

Garry, Its another zhp sedan. It currently has Conti DWS all around. The rear are on the wear indicators and the front will be there by the end of this year. So at this point I might as well buy a new complete set of tires for the car.

As much as I would enjoy putting a pure set of summer tires on the car, I think all-seasons are a better choice since its for the wife. Maybe I should just go through the "favorite DD tire" thread here and see what people suggest. Just not sure if to go with another set of DWS or some Kumho or Michelin or etc.

Btw how much is a full set of Conti's?

[Avetiso]

Conti DWS in Stock sizes was like 680 on tirerack if I recall.

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