Tiag zhp

[MiniD]

My project thread for my 03' ZHP!

2003 BMW 330i ZHP
Tiag/Grey
6MT, silver-cube.
3 owner Southern car
142k miles

Purchase Date: July 15th, 2013

Modifications:
BMW Performance Intake
BMW Performance Strut Bar (sold)
BMW Performance Rotors
BMW Performance Black Grills
BMW Performance Pedals
OEM E46 M3 Dead Pedal
Turner Motorsport Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Coby Alcantara Tri-Stitch Shift Boot
New OEM ///M3 Tri-Stitch Leather Wheel
Dynavin D99+ with OEM HVAC re-locator
Khoalthy LED Angel Eyes
Carbon Fiber Splitters
OEM Homelink
V1 Hardwire

Maintenance/Additions:
Summer 2013: BMW OEM Style 135 full sized spare.
Summer 2013: New ZHP shift knob.
Fall 2013: New radiator, water pump, hoses, thermostat, coolant flush.
Fall 2013: Oil change.
Winter 2013: 2 new rear Michelin Pilot Sport 3s.

Purchase Day:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3684/9518432499_70521f2e2d_b.jpg

Fall Detail/Winter Prep (Sonax PNS, Adam's Glaze + Adam's Buttery):

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/10421203745_2999d42328_b.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5520/10421202896_c7e6213494_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/10421210845_39da70dd08_b.jpg

Winter photo with carbon fiber splitters:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/11636531804_5d9bf93ee3_b.jpg

[PirateZHP]

I really thought you had this for a while. Beautiful car!

[ELCID86]

Very nice. Thanks for posting.


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

[MiniD]

Thanks guys. I have a Coby tri-stitch wheel and 18" Gunmetal VMR CSLs that I'm debating putting on.

[ELCID86]

Do it.


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

[PirateZHP]

Do it.


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

+1

[Avetiso]

:thumbsup

[Vas]

Man that car looks sharp.

[jiggz]

Car looks outstanding, especially considering the mileage!

My unsolicited .02 - swap in the Alcantara steering wheel and decide what you like better between that and the leather wheel. That's what I'm doing right now, and I really have no preference at this point.

Oh yeah...keep the 135's installed :)

[Secono330ci]

Very clean love it!

[PirateZHP]

I keep coming back to this thread. Mini, I really love this car. I think the only thing I would do if it were mine is change the silver cube for black. That would break the door panels up a bit.

But gosh this car look beautiful!

[MiniD]

I keep coming back to this thread. Mini, I really love this car. I think the only thing I would do if it were mine is change the silver cube for black. That would break the door panels up a bit.

But gosh this car look beautiful!

Thanks! I agree, black cube would look good, but I like to keep things OEM. :)

[fredo]

I like to keep things OEM. :)

Agreed 100% !

[MiniD]

I am having AC issues.

The issue began this summer. When under 'hard' braking or when hitting a stiff bump, the A/C (when on) would make buzz type sound. Generally, I keep my A/C on the 2nd 'box'. When this sound would occur, it would go away by simply turning the A/C up.

Fast forward to winter and I'm having more issues...

I've had the A/C stick, meaning I can't adjust any A/C controls. I've also had it stick, meaning it won't turn on. On top of that, when the heat is close to (or at) full blast, it will cut in and out.

Anyone have any ideas what's up with my A/C?

[kayger12]

When you say buzz type sound, is it coming from the compressor or does it sound like it's coming from the blower?

Has your FSR been replaced?

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[MiniD]

When you say buzz type sound, is it coming from the compressor or does it sound like it's coming from the blower?

Has your FSR been replaced?

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Hm, I'm not sure. What would be the best way to tell?

Original FSR as far as I know.

[kayger12]

Just a matter of getting to narrow down if the sound is coming more from the dash near the center vents or if it sounds like it's coming more from the passenger side of the engine bay.

FSR can cause all kinds of gremlin like issues with fan speed and climate control.

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[danewilson77]

I think it's an issue with the actual blower itself. Is it actually more like a fast paced tick, tick, tick?

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[MiniD]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/ajuvesup.jpg

New cabin filter installed.


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[MiniD]

I think it's an issue with the actual blower itself. Is it actually more like a fast paced tick, tick, tick?

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Yes, that would accurately describe the sound.

Thanks for the help guys.

[STREETFIGHTER50]

Wow car looks Minty fresh! Are u sure it has 142k :)

[STREETFIGHTER50]

This is a great idea since I just bought my car too. Everyone here pretty much has their own projects thread.

[Collegestudentwithazhp]

Car looks great! Where did you buy the carbon fiber front splitter?? I’ve been looking for one that fits really well with the zhp bumper.