The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[slater]

But Spenser did it the smart way -- he first baited me into buying another old BMW so my garage quickly filled with tools/parts/a freaking lift to work on these damn things

but it's worth it........................ right? :)

[ZHPizza]

but it's worth it........................ right? :)
Yep. I knew I missed my old ZHP, but I had forgotten just how perfect this car is*



*when it runs

[704sw]

Gd right

But Spenser did it the smart way -- he first baited me into buying another old BMW so my garage quickly filled with tools/parts/a freaking lift to work on these damn things

Long con, bruh.

[BMWCurves]

Yep. I knew I missed my old ZHP, but I had forgotten just how perfect this car is*



*when it runs

And when it don't run:

http://i.imgur.com/MREiQio.gif

What's the adage, get your kid interested in cars so they don't have money or time for drugs?

[Vas]

What size is the drain and fill plug on the diff and the trans ?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

[ELCID86]

What size is the drain and fill plug on the diff and the trans ?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

The hole the plugs go in or the female receptacle for the tool (in the plug)? (That almost sounds naughty)


---
"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[Vas]

The hole the plugs go in or the female receptacle for the tool (in the plug)? (That almost sounds naughty)


---
"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic

Going to be doing a drain and refill on the diff this evening.

[ELCID86]

Understood. I'm just not clear what you are asking.

[ZHPizza]

Is this bad? I don't think it's good.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170511/59309baf2310c90265c35e5c7106fc6d.jpg

[san]

Is this bad? I don't think it's good.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170511/59309baf2310c90265c35e5c7106fc6d.jpg

Uh oh... did you refresh the suspension on it already?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[ZHPizza]

Uh oh... did you refresh the suspension on it already?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nah I haven't touched the suspension on this car

The rear shocks are original from 12/2004, so I have to assume the mounts are too.

[holyc0w]

Those shock mounts look a bit toast.

[slater]

Get some rogue mounts, dude. And some FSDs. ;)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[BMWCurves]

Is this bad? I don't think it's good.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170511/59309baf2310c90265c35e5c7106fc6d.jpg

It's fine. Don't worry about it. It's just the car's way of telling you it's time to live the stance lyfe. As Archer says, it's not a problem if it's*:

http://i.imgur.com/2tKhdHR.gif















*I really forcing my GIFs right now.

[ELCID86]

NSFW

[BMWCurves]

NSFW

Mah bad.

[ZHPizza]

Those shock mounts look a bit toast.

Better than this!

http://www.rogueengineering.com/assets/images/rsm_fail_300.jpg


Get some rogue mounts, dude.

These?
http://www.rogueengineering.com/Rogue-Engineering-Rear-Shock-Mounts-RSM-E30E36E46-Pair_p_122.html


And some FSDs. ;)

I really need to. I drive through a poor area of town on my way to work and the city doesn't care about poor people roads. Driving my Mazda with FSD's is downright pleasant in comparison.


*I really forcing my GIFs right now.

nah....

I mean....

yeah....maybe....

[slater]

These?
http://www.rogueengineering.com/Rogue-Engineering-Rear-Shock-Mounts-RSM-E30E36E46-Pair_p_122.html



I really need to. I drive through a poor area of town on my way to work and the city doesn't care about poor people roads. Driving my Mazda with FSD's is downright pleasant in comparison.


yep, those be the ones. the nice part, besides the fact that they are nice (duh), is that they allow you to remove the shocks without taking the trunk apart.

i think koni has stuff on sale now, grab some FSDs! i might get some for the wifey's Touring.

[ZHPizza]

yep, those be the ones. the nice part, besides the fact that they are nice (duh), is that they allow you to remove the shocks without taking the trunk apart.

i think koni has stuff on sale now, grab some FSDs! i might get some for the wifey's Touring.

Ugh. Fine. I'll do it.

For the sport/ZHP suspension, you'll want FSD kit 2100-4006.

Looks like the best price right now is at AutoAnything (link (http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/koni-fsd-2100-shock-strut-kit?VehicleId=3826673))

$622.22 - 3% ($18.67) cash back through Ebates (link (https://www.ebates.com/r/NFARIS?eeid=28187)) - $70 MIR through Koni (link (http://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthAmerica/Rebate/)) = $533.55 total

Really can't beat that for magic filled shocks with a lifetime warranty. Does AutoAnything ship to the Great White North?

[slater]

Ugh. Fine. I'll do it.

For the sport/ZHP suspension, you'll want FSD kit 2100-4006.

Looks like the best price right now is at AutoAnything (link (http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/koni-fsd-2100-shock-strut-kit?VehicleId=3826673))

$622.22 - 3% ($18.67) cash back through Ebates (link (https://www.ebates.com/r/NFARIS?eeid=28187)) - $70 MIR through Koni (link (http://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthAmerica/Rebate/)) = $533.55 total

Really can't beat that for magic filled shocks with a lifetime warranty. Does AutoAnything ship to the Great White North?

they don't ship to the US, but it looks like i can still buy from them.

that's a good price! how does the -3% discount through ebates work? i'm not seeing it applied in the shopping cart.

[slater]

kinda torn between those and the bilstein B4... they are $310 shipped for a set. hmmmmZ.

[ZHPizza]

they don't ship to the US, but it looks like i can still buy from them.

that's a good price! how does the -3% discount through ebates work? i'm not seeing it applied in the shopping cart.

You'll need to register for Ebates (link (https://www.ebates.com/r/NFARIS?eeid=28187)) and use their link (https://www.ebates.com/autoanything.com) to direct you to the AutoAnything website. They give you a portion of their finders fee in the form of a check. I added the Chrome plugin just this week and it lets you just activate the cash back while you're already on the site.

They're doing some crazy 15% back for stuff like travel websites right now, so I'm all up on priceline booking hotels/flights for the rest of the year.

[slater]

You'll need to register for Ebates (link (https://www.ebates.com/r/NFARIS?eeid=28187)) and use their link (https://www.ebates.com/autoanything.com) to direct you to the AutoAnything website. They give you a portion of their finders fee in the form of a check. I added the Chrome plugin just this week and it lets you just activate the cash back while you're already on the site.

They're doing some crazy 15% back for stuff like travel websites right now, so I'm all up on priceline booking hotels/flights for the rest of the year.

nice. i should check that out because i'm wanting to book a 4/5-day getaway for my wife's 40th this summer.

[Sreten]

Go for FSD's!

So, I'm starting a new job in Berlin next week and since I'm in the car land, I want to get something fun to drive and to wrench on.

Really considering this machine.

2004, Estoril Blue 330Ci M Club Sport, 6 speed with G-Power supercharger.

https://s15.postimg.org/3o5zir6tj/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.53.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/3o5zir6tj/) https://s15.postimg.org/ec9qhlgsn/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.54.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ec9qhlgsn/) https://s15.postimg.org/g5cn5x1zb/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.55.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/g5cn5x1zb/) https://s15.postimg.org/bkqgqzi9z/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.58_1.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/bkqgqzi9z/) https://s15.postimg.org/bm0ekek3r/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.58_2.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/bm0ekek3r/)

https://s15.postimg.org/4wtv4dyrr/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.58.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/4wtv4dyrr/) https://s15.postimg.org/rmszxdhzb/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_10.02.19_1.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/rmszxdhzb/) https://s15.postimg.org/fz3jgki87/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_10.02.19.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/fz3jgki87/) https://s15.postimg.org/iugmnfm87/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_10.02.20_1.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/iugmnfm87/) https://s15.postimg.org/r18mf0cav/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_10.02.20.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/r18mf0cav/)

Has 125k miles, 3rd owner, eisenmann exhaust, brand new summer tires on original CSL rims, M3 cluster, OEM struts/shocks on lowering springs (seems too low for my taste)... Been on sale for about 3 months now, last posted price was 15.000€ which is around $16.300 and he got no bites. Tried to talk him down over the phone and he says he would take 14k € (15.300 USD).

No doubt a lot of work went into this car (G-Power kit alone is over $3k), but it still seems a bit steep to me. 3 months up and it didn't sell.
What do you guys think?

[704sw]

Should I worry about replacing spring pads when I change things out? I'm just going to buy the ECS "cup kit install kit." It's a $40 difference to get new spring pads, and I'll probably put H&R springs in eventually.

[san]

Go for FSD's!

So, I'm starting a new job in Berlin next week and since I'm in the car land, I want to get something fun to drive and to wrench on.

Really considering this machine.

2004, Estoril Blue 330Ci M Club Sport, 6 speed with G-Power supercharger.

https://s15.postimg.org/3o5zir6tj/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.53.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/3o5zir6tj/) https://s15.postimg.org/ec9qhlgsn/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.54.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ec9qhlgsn/) https://s15.postimg.org/g5cn5x1zb/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.55.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/g5cn5x1zb/) https://s15.postimg.org/bkqgqzi9z/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.58_1.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/bkqgqzi9z/) https://s15.postimg.org/bm0ekek3r/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.58_2.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/bm0ekek3r/)

https://s15.postimg.org/4wtv4dyrr/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_09.49.58.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/4wtv4dyrr/) https://s15.postimg.org/rmszxdhzb/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_10.02.19_1.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/rmszxdhzb/) https://s15.postimg.org/fz3jgki87/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_10.02.19.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/fz3jgki87/) https://s15.postimg.org/iugmnfm87/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_10.02.20_1.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/iugmnfm87/) https://s15.postimg.org/r18mf0cav/Whats_App_Image_2017-02-10_at_10.02.20.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/r18mf0cav/)

Has 125k miles, 3rd owner, eisenmann exhaust, brand new summer tires on original CSL rims, M3 cluster, OEM struts/shocks on lowering springs (seems too low for my taste)... Been on sale for about 3 months now, last posted price was 15.000€ which is around $16.300 and he got no bites. Tried to talk him down over the phone and he says he would take 14k € (15.300 USD).

No doubt a lot of work went into this car (G-Power kit alone is over $3k), but it still seems a bit steep to me. 3 months up and it didn't sell.
What do you guys think?

I remember someone posting this exact same car sometime ago and asking if they should buy it...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[san]

Should I worry about replacing spring pads when I change things out? I'm just going to buy the ECS "cup kit install kit." It's a $40 difference to get new spring pads, and I'll probably put H&R springs in eventually.

I did, for the fronts. I didn't bother for the rear as I am still on stock springs and they are separate from the damper. I think it is one of those "might as well" kinda situations...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Sreten]

I remember someone posting this exact same car sometime ago and asking if they should buy it...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That was me. [emoji2]


Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

[ZHPizza]

That was me. [emoji2]


Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

I remember it last time, too. It's still a sweet ass car, but seems like the owner is pricing it like a house -- $3k of improvements adds $5k to the value. Or are M-sport 330's just hella expensive over there?

[BMWCurves]

Should I worry about replacing spring pads when I change things out? I'm just going to buy the ECS "cup kit install kit." It's a $40 difference to get new spring pads, and I'll probably put H&R springs in eventually.

I replaced them front and rear simply because like San, I was already in there and why not. That said, original ones from the factory were in okay shape.

Link to the ECS cup kit?

P.S. you need to update your sig pic with the new rimz.

[704sw]

I replaced them front and rear simply because like San, I was already in there and why not. That said, original ones from the factory were in okay shape.

Link to the ECS cup kit?

P.S. you need to update your sig pic with the new rimz.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/cup-kit-coilover-installation-kit-with-spring-pads/51717036781kt/
I'm a little torn, as some of I don't need but whatever.

[BMWCurves]

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/cup-kit-coilover-installation-kit-with-spring-pads/51717036781kt/
I'm a little torn, as some of I don't need but whatever.

I'd just take the time to pick out the individual parts. You can find them in my overly-cited refresh thread (Link (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?16182-Help-with-Suspension-Refresh-at-50k-miles-10-years)). And I agree with Peter, get the Rogue Engineering rear shock mounts.

[holyc0w]

I'd just take the time to pick out the individual parts. You can find them in my overly-cited refresh thread (Link (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?16182-Help-with-Suspension-Refresh-at-50k-miles-10-years)). And I agree with Peter, get the Rogue Engineering rear shock mounts.

+1

I believe the rogue mounts come with the reinforcement plates too.

Though that is a pretty cool spring and strut installation guide on that ECS kit page.

[anandoc]

All you guys talking about shocks/struts - makes me want to buy Koni yellows. My fronts are original from 2004.

[704sw]

All you guys talking about shocks/struts - makes me want to buy Koni yellows. My fronts are original from 2004.

$576 out the door, plus whatever I get back from eBates ($17.28 allegedly), and the $50 Koni MIR. And I use PayPal Credit for all stuff like this, so 6mo. financing. Not that I couldn't just pay it off, but time-value of money formulae say it's best not to. Stupid economics degree, always impacting my thought processes [emoji849]

[Sreten]

I remember it last time, too. It's still a sweet ass car, but seems like the owner is pricing it like a house -- $3k of improvements adds $5k to the value. Or are M-sport 330's just hella expensive over there?

Yup, it's quite pricey. Cars (at least BMW) are generally more expensive when compared to US standards. Standard facelift 330Ci is anywhere from $6k to 10k, M Club Sport is pretty rare and when it pops up it's always over $11k and with 120-130k miles and more. Even e39 530i M Sport, 5 speed is around $7-8k.

I was hope for cool cheap bimmers. :shifty

Not the same car, but cool video for G-Powered e46.


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

[ZHPizza]

This means replace with Redline D4 ATF, right?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170512/6d38100cd2b2cb899579bd12e6101fa3.jpg

[slater]

$576 out the door, plus whatever I get back from eBates ($17.28 allegedly), and the $50 Koni MIR. And I use PayPal Credit for all stuff like this, so 6mo. financing. Not that I couldn't just pay it off, but time-value of money formulae say it's best not to. Stupid economics degree, always impacting my thought processes [emoji849]

$576 USD... that's $789 CAD right now. ouch. :)

[slater]

This means replace with Redline D4 ATF, right?

LOL. it would work, or i used both BMW MTL and redline MTL in the trans. i liked the redline better.

[704sw]

$576 USD... that's $789 CAD right now. ouch. :)

Freedom dollars! They'll be here tomorrow (killer shipping!) but I haven't even ordered my new RSMs yet.

[holyc0w]

Freedom dollars! They'll be here tomorrow (killer shipping!) but I haven't even ordered my new RSMs yet.

They're pretty nice to stare at. Good color

[anandoc]

Anybody know what is the thickness of the wires that go into the LCM? I am trying to hook my AEs to pin 41 of the LCM. I already have the bushing contact (part# 61130008998)...just need some wires to extend it to the AE wiring into the 'drug-bin'. I was looking at 20AWG here:

https://www.amazon.ca/Striveday-Flexible-Silicone-Copper-Electric/dp/B01LH1FV9A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494680941&sr=8-2

I might also look into replacing the crappy wires within the ZKW headlamp assembly which seem to be falling apart. Should I go with thicker wires just to be safe?

[hcbeck2689]

This means replace with Redline D4 ATF, right?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170512/6d38100cd2b2cb899579bd12e6101fa3.jpg

Redline will recommend the ATF. That's what I used, but many around here have used the MTL. Honestly I wish I would have used it in this mild weather. The ATF just feels too notchy to me.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Vas]

I just did a drain and refill and went with atf

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

[anandoc]

Anyone wanna chime in lol? I was hoping to have all the parts in place to do the DIY over the upcoming long weekend.


Anybody know what is the thickness of the wires that go into the LCM? I am trying to hook my AEs to pin 41 of the LCM. I already have the bushing contact (part# 61130008998)...just need some wires to extend it to the AE wiring into the 'drug-bin'. I was looking at 20AWG here:

https://www.amazon.ca/Striveday-Flexible-Silicone-Copper-Electric/dp/B01LH1FV9A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494680941&sr=8-2

I might also look into replacing the crappy wires within the ZKW headlamp assembly which seem to be falling apart. Should I go with thicker wires just to be safe?

[704sw]

Anyone wanna chime in lol? I was hoping to have all the parts in place to do the DIY over the upcoming long weekend.

Is the LCM gauge the same as the rest of the car? If so, I'll measure some of what I have laying around.

[anandoc]

Is the LCM gauge the same as the rest of the car? If so, I'll measure some of what I have laying around.

Thanks man. Yes, I believe the LCM wires are the same thickness as the other interior wiring (homelink wires, interior lights etc). Also, I am guessing Silicone insulation is better than PVC? This is what I was planing on buying:

https://www.amazon.ca/Striveday-Flexible-Silicone-Copper-Electric/dp/B01LH1FV9A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494680941&sr=8-2

[704sw]

Thanks man. Yes, I believe the LCM wires are the same thickness as the other interior wiring (homelink wires, interior lights etc). Also, I am guessing Silicone insulation is better than PVC?

I measured my extra rear view pigtail as 20AWG (it's a 0.08mm difference between 20 and 22 AWG). I think you'll be okay.

Sorry but I don't know the answer to your silicon vs. PVC question [emoji53]

[anandoc]

I measured my extra rear view pigtail as 20AWG (it's a 0.08mm difference between 20 and 22 AWG). I think you'll be okay.

Sorry but I don't know the answer to your silicon vs. PVC question [emoji53]

Thanks again. I will go with the 20AWG wires then. A quick google search shows me that silicone insulation is better than PVC because its more flexible (easier to route) and is able to handle higher temperatures.

[BMWCurves]

Is the manual transmission for ZHPs the ZF GS6-37BZ (part no. 23007532498)?

[ELCID86]

Is the manual transmission for ZHPs the ZF GS6-37BZ (part no. 23007532498)?

I thought there were at least two. GM? I'm sure someone here will correct me.

[san]

I thought there were at least two. GM? I'm sure someone here will correct me.

I thought the GM was auto trans...

[ELCID86]

I thought the GM was auto trans...

See, there's one! I think you may be right Sandeep.

[704sw]

I thought there were at least two. GM? I'm sure someone here will correct me.


I thought the GM was auto trans...

The auto was GM. Same one made its way into the X3 also. It seems like people don't have the same hatred with it in RWD like they do with AWD.

[anandoc]

The auto was GM. Same one made its way into the X3 also. It seems like people don't have the same hatred with it in RWD like they do with AWD.

I think the autos came in two flavors - GM and ZF. The ZF ones were notorious for the "no reverse" issues.

[nextelbuddy]

so now that my swap is done and my odometer is back to where its suppsoed to be.. I went ahead and scheduled my driver and passenger side airbag recall at the local dealer. they have the parts in stock so next wednsday ill go for 2 hours they said and it will be done.

i'm curious how that will go down with the swap lol.

i have a feeling they will try to say its not covered due to the swap or M3 cluster change out or that even though i retained my original airbags.. i modified my steering wheel by getting it custom wrapped.


it will be interesting :shifty

[anandoc]

so now that my swap is done and my odometer is back to where its suppsoed to be.. I went ahead and scheduled my driver and passenger side airbag recall at the local dealer. they have the parts in stock so next wednsday ill go for 2 hours they said and it will be done.

i'm curious how that will go down with the swap lol.

i have a feeling they will try to say its not covered due to the swap or M3 cluster change out or that even though i retained my original airbags.. i modified my steering wheel by getting it custom wrapped.


it will be interesting :shifty

Keep us posted. BMW Canada gave me a hard time with my driver's side airbag recall.

[holyc0w]

so now that my swap is done and my odometer is back to where its supposed to be.. I went ahead and scheduled my driver and passenger side airbag recall at the local dealer. they have the parts in stock so next Wednesday ill go for 2 hours they said and it will be done.

i'm curious how that will go down with the swap lol.


I think you should be fine, as long as the airbag replacement fits in your wheel. Though watch out for them scratching up your lower plastic trim.

[ZHPizza]

I think you should be fine, as long as the airbag replacement fits in your wheel. Though watch out for them scratching up your lower plastic trim.
I don't know how anyone can screw that up. It honestly takes 30 seconds to swap the airbag and at no point should anything come near the trim.

[ELCID86]

I think you should be fine, as long as the airbag replacement fits in your wheel. Though watch out for them scratching up your lower plastic trim.

Yes. And yes!

[holyc0w]

It seems to have happened too often. I'm guessing they have some special tool?

[ELCID86]

That tool must work at a lot of different dealerships! ;-)

[tomnobes]

I don't know how anyone can screw that up. It honestly takes 30 seconds to swap the airbag and at no point should anything come near the trim.

You would think.. I had to go back to the dealership after getting mine done because either they forgot to plug the horn part back in or they had it pinched to where it wouldn't work. And I like to think I never use my horn but I learned the frustrating way that it wasn't working. Person in front of me was on their phone and we had a green arrow. Took so long for the person to realize it was green that I pretty much ran a red light behind them...

[L0veZHP]

Hey guys so I want to buy these Lugs. But I'm confused to what size I would need and I'm running regular wheel bolts.. I heard I need like some Wheel stud kit? Which do you recommend? And I've been seeing Japanese versions of these Lugs and American. Which is it? I want official Lugs lol
I also read that I can run spacers without a longer bolt with these right?
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170519/2161af97ee8b4b99d2a68dd9e3627948.png


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

Hey guys so I want to buy these Lugs. But I'm confused to what size I would need and I'm running regular wheel bolts.. I heard I need like some Wheel stud kit? Which do you recommend? And I've been seeing Japanese versions of these Lugs and American. Which is it? I want official Lugs lol
I also read that I can run spacers without a longer bolt with these right?
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170519/2161af97ee8b4b99d2a68dd9e3627948.png


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Go with a brand like APEX, Turner, etc.
Not everyone agrees, but I really like the way stud conversion looks. Only reason I opted out of it was because the 75mm kits were going to be too long for the way my wheels are shaped. CH or Arc-8s are a little more "stud-friendly." Someone is selling a brand new APEX 75mm kit over on M3forum right now for $100 shipped, which is about a $35 discount.

[L0veZHP]

A brand like APEX or Turner for studs or the lugs?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

A brand like APEX or Turner for studs or the lugs?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This would be what a kit would look like:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/9621013149_5be92d14ca_c.jpg

You could get different lugs if you so desired.

[L0veZHP]

Those look nice


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[L0veZHP]

What "overall length"? I plan to run 15mm spacers in the front none in the back


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danewilson77]

A brand like APEX or Turner for studs or the lugs?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have the Muteki. That looks like my setup. Thst looks like my picture.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170519/81979143b0288c45d04713720f4e17f7.jpg

Sent from my S8+

[L0veZHP]

Lol yah Dane I stole that from your build thread a long time ago. I forgot who it belonged too! [emoji23] sorry about that

Do you think blue nuts would pop on imola red too?? Like these... I have a feeling they'll look nice https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170519/a43da2c3bc2a05b674d8a9bd1c7be1b0.png
Don't think they'll look nice with my interior tho [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848] why this so hard

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

Lol yah Dane I stole that from your build thread a long time ago. I forgot who it belonged too! [emoji23] sorry about that

Do you think blue nuts would pop on imola red too?? Like these... I have a feeling they'll look nice https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170519/a43da2c3bc2a05b674d8a9bd1c7be1b0.png
Don't think they'll look nice with my interior tho [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848] why this so hard

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Based on the color wheel, Charlie pretty much nailed it with those lugs and red center caps. Directly across from red is a soft turquoise. Your interior certainly complicates things.

[L0veZHP]

Lol what about Rose Gold Lugs [emoji102]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[L0veZHP]

To be honest I have no idea what to do with my new CH Wheels lol.. what do you guys think? My original thoughts were Red Center Caps and some Gloss Black Lug nuts... but the original Center cap is nice too in black and maybe just keep those and use my regular wheel bolts idk 🤷🏻*♂️


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[az3579]

To be honest I have no idea what to do with my new CH Wheels lol.. what do you guys think? My original thoughts were Red Center Caps and some Gloss Black Lug nuts... but the original Center cap is nice too in black and maybe just keep those and use my regular wheel bolts idk 路*♂️


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've had studs with standard black nuts before. They looked pretty good, but with the salty crap we get in the winter, they were a bitch to take off since they rusted together. I tried to take a couple of nuts off and the studs started coming out with 'em; the nuts were practically seized onto the studs. I got fed up and removed them, going back to wheel bolts. I did keep a couple of the studs to use as wheel hangers, however, which totally gets rid of the problem with wheel bolts. Win.

I will be getting red BBS caps with the gold lettering as soon as I can stomach the insane cost of a set.

In your case, if you're totally committed to studs, then get black ones. Black is compatible with everything. I would stick with wheel bolts in your case since you live in New York and it's a salty mess there in the winter.

Also keep in mind that if you get studs, you should be replacing them every year or two. If you tracked your car, you would have to replace them every season.

[ZHPizza]

I've had studs with standard black nuts before. They looked pretty good, but with the salty crap we get in the winter, they were a bitch to take off since they rusted together. I tried to take a couple of nuts off and the studs started coming out with 'em; the nuts were practically seized onto the studs. I got fed up and removed them, going back to wheel bolts. I did keep a couple of the studs to use as wheel hangers, however, which totally gets rid of the problem with wheel bolts. Win.

I will be getting red BBS caps with the gold lettering as soon as I can stomach the insane cost of a set.

In your case, if you're totally committed to studs, then get black ones. Black is compatible with everything. I would stick with wheel bolts in your case since you live in New York and it's a salty mess there in the winter.

Also keep in mind that if you get studs, you should be replacing them every year or two. If you tracked your car, you would have to replace them every season.

Thank you for this. I could not, for the life of me, figure out why everyone seems to want to change out rust-free-comes-off-every-time wheel bolts for exposed steel threads on studs. I have one wheel hanger that adds 15 seconds to every wheel swap and that seems to be the only drawback of the bolts.

[L0veZHP]

Umm very informative I think I'll probably stick to bolts than [emoji848][emoji1377] thanks man!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

Umm very informative I think I'll probably stick to bolts than [emoji848][emoji1377] thanks man!

Just get one of these. It'll make life easier.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben-parts/wheel-hanger-m12x15-thread/003335sch01a/

[Sockethead]

I like the studs myself. The original reason I got studs was that I was going through different thicknesses of spacers and different wheels. Saved me a lot of money in buying a bunch of different sizes of bolts.

[slater]

I like the studs myself. The original reason I got studs was that I was going through different thicknesses of spacers and different wheels. Saved me a lot of money in buying a bunch of different sizes of bolts.

this is the only reason to run studs on a northern car, that i can see. otherwise, yes - corrosion nightmare as BP pointed out.

i use bolts and don't use a hanger. i get the wheel on and centered, and then hold it in place with my foot at the bottom of the wheel/tire while i get the first bolt in.

[704sw]

this is the only reason to run studs on a northern car, that i can see. otherwise, yes - corrosion nightmare as BP pointed out.

i use bolts and don't use a hanger. i get the wheel on and centered, and then hold it in place with my foot at the bottom of the wheel/tire while i get the first bolt in.

That's a good tip. I've never had a problem without a hanger either, even with the X3's boat anchors. Must just be because I'm so freaking jacked.

[az3579]

I like the studs myself. The original reason I got studs was that I was going through different thicknesses of spacers and different wheels. Saved me a lot of money in buying a bunch of different sizes of bolts.
That was definitely the nice part about studs. It was far easier to swap between my three sets of wheels, since my CH's weigh a metric butt-ton and my winter wheels require spacers. I didn't have to maintain two different sets of attaching hardware.

this is the only reason to run studs on a northern car, that i can see. otherwise, yes - corrosion nightmare as BP pointed out.

i use bolts and don't use a hanger. i get the wheel on and centered, and then hold it in place with my foot at the bottom of the wheel/tire while i get the first bolt in.
The hangar is a necessity for my personally. The CHs weigh so much that I'm tired as heck by the time I end up putting on my third wheel. By then I'm struggling to hold the wheel up, let alone keep it centered while I fish for the bolts that somehow managed to roll away from me. lol

I'm fat, weak, and lazy. There can't be a worse combo for doing car work. lmao

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

[L0veZHP]

I might just get studs and for my winter set up use bolts.. and the CH wheels aren't that heavy.. or I just brolic lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[slater]

I'm fat, weak, and lazy. There can't be a worse combo for doing car work. lmao

:rofl

:applause


i laughed so hard at this. :cheers

[Sockethead]

For really heavy wheel or if I'm lazy, I lower the car on the jack so I only have to lift the tire an inch or two then put a long pry bar under the tire and lift. It's a breeze with the leverage the pry bar gives you

[az3579]

For really heavy wheel or if I'm lazy, I lower the car on the jack so I only have to lift the tire an inch or two then put a long pry bar under the tire and lift. It's a breeze with the leverage the pry bar gives you
I'm so lazy I don't even jack is much past 'barely off the ground'... :rofl

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

[Karl Lazlo]

I'm so lazy...

No. Stop using that word.

"I'm not lazy, I'm efficient." ​~Lazlo.

[BMWCurves]

No. Stop using that word.

"I'm not lazy, I'm efficient." ​~Lazlo.

What's the adage/aphorism/literary term for phrase:

"Give a lazy man a difficult job and he'll find the most efficient way to do it."

[Karl Lazlo]

What's the adage/aphorism/literary term for phrase:

"Give a lazy man a difficult job and he'll find the most efficient way to do it."

Frankly, I have never heard it put in such an eloquent manner. Classy AF.

[L0veZHP]

Lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[L0veZHP]

For my set up I want 15mm spacers in the front and no spacers in the back. When I order my studs should I order them all the same size? 90mm in order to fit the 15mm spacers up front. Or should I order 90mm studs for the front and regular 75mm studs for the back, since I'm not putting any spacers in the back. ? Which is it?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170520/ba87e81cfab4a2665b42a747e1cc3342.png


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

For my set up I want 15mm spacers in the front and no spacers in the back. When I order my studs should I order them all the same size? 90mm in order to fit the 15mm spacers up front. Or should I order 90mm studs for the front and regular 75mm studs for the back, since I'm not putting any spacers in the back. ? Which is it?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170520/ba87e81cfab4a2665b42a747e1cc3342.png


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think 90mm without a spacer is going to be VERY long, but that's just my 2¢

[L0veZHP]

Idk the website says 90mm is to fit 20mm spacers or under but if you guys have better ideas let me know


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

Idk the website says 90mm is to fit 20mm spacers or under but if you guys have better ideas let me know


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No you're right about the 90 for whichever axle you're putting spacers on. But it'll be too long (IMO) for the wheels without. I'd go 75mm for the no-spacer wheels.

[ZHPizza]

Pulled the rear seat to run my backup camera wiring and noticed (1) that the rubber has been torn off all around the fuel pump, so I guess that's been replaced and (2) that there is an extra plug just hangin out under the seat. Anyone know what that little guy is?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170521/7473c91ddec361bf194429d1e2743e9b.jpg

[danewilson77]

I like the studs myself. The original reason I got studs was that I was going through different thicknesses of spacers and different wheels. Saved me a lot of money in buying a bunch of different sizes of bolts.
+1

Sent from my S8+

[BMWCurves]

Pulled the rear seat to run my backup camera wiring and noticed (1) that the rubber has been torn off all around the fuel pump, so I guess that's been replaced and (2) that there is an extra plug just hangin out under the seat. Anyone know what that little guy is?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170521/7473c91ddec361bf194429d1e2743e9b.jpg

I had my seat out last summer for my interior swap. Looking back at my admittedly dim pics, that plug is not in my car. Not sure what it could be. My car has PDC but clearly that's not wiring for it.

[704sw]

I had my seat out last summer for my interior swap. Looking back at my admittedly dim pics, that plug is not in my car. Not sure what it could be. My car has PDC but clearly that's not wiring for it.

I have it, and was befuddled as well. Meant to look up the wiring diagram, but got distracted by some shiny object, and here we are.

[ZHPizza]

I had my seat out last summer for my interior swap. Looking back at my admittedly dim pics, that plug is not in my car. Not sure what it could be. My car has PDC but clearly that's not wiring for it.


I have it, and was befuddled as well. Meant to look up the wiring diagram, but got distracted by some shiny object, and here we are.
And all three of our cars are 2005's.

William's must be built wrong. That's the only logical conclusion that I can draw.

[BMWCurves]

And all three of our cars are 2005's.

William's must be built wrong. That's the only logical conclusion that I can draw.

If mine's built wrong, I don't want one that's built right.

[ZHPizza]

If mine's built wrong, I don't want one that's built right.
I mean, it's not an ///M color so.....


shotsfired.gif

[ELCID86]

Pulled the rear seat to run my backup camera wiring and noticed (1) that the rubber has been torn off all around the fuel pump, so I guess that's been replaced and (2) that there is an extra plug just hangin out under the seat. Anyone know what that little guy is?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170521/7473c91ddec361bf194429d1e2743e9b.jpg


I only recall one.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170521/df3dbecc35d4917023746e502a49310f.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170521/010b659652bad7fa153f216913c18e2f.jpg

---
"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[san]

Pulled the rear seat to run my backup camera wiring and noticed (1) that the rubber has been torn off all around the fuel pump, so I guess that's been replaced and (2) that there is an extra plug just hangin out under the seat. Anyone know what that little guy is?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170521/7473c91ddec361bf194429d1e2743e9b.jpg

Mine has the extra wire too... 06 coupe


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[holyc0w]

They must have run out of the wires without the extra plug.

[anandoc]

Pulled the rear seat to run my backup camera wiring and noticed (1) that the rubber has been torn off all around the fuel pump, so I guess that's been replaced and (2) that there is an extra plug just hangin out under the seat. Anyone know what that little guy is?



04 sedan and I have that wire too. It is believed that the wire is used to plug the car in while it is in transport from the factory to keep the battery charged or something.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215432

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=11535278&postcount=7

[BMWCurves]

I mean, it's not an ///M color so.....


shotsfired.gif

Making it all the more rare...

http://i.imgur.com/Bhqdr50.gif

[stephenkirsh]

For m3 engine mounts, BMW OE or lemforder?

[san]

For m3 engine mounts, BMW OE or lemforder?

I bought lemforder, didn't install them yet though...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[anandoc]

For m3 engine mounts, BMW OE or lemforder?

Lemforder is BMW without the BMW logo.

[Vas]

Lemforder

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

[Prestovie]

Quick question, how much of a difference would a performance throttle body make on fuel economy?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Sockethead]

None. It only adds 5hp if that

[Prestovie]

None. It only adds 5hp if that

Gotcha, maybe I am just heavy footed lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Sockethead]

Probably :)

[san]

When replacing tie rods, is it required to replace the tie rod assembly or just the end?
Assembly left side - 32106777503
Just tie rods left side - 32106774220


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[holyc0w]

It's generally recommended to do the outer and inner tie rod (assembly).

[704sw]

When replacing tie rods, is it required to replace the tie rod assembly or just the end?
Assembly left side - 32106777503
Just tie rods left side - 32106774220

From what I read, it's advised to do both but I'm curious to hear what others say. I suspect mine are in need of some love too.

[Vas]

Do the inner and outer at the same time. Inner joint does develop play as well.

Purchase new boots as well.

[san]

Do the inner and outer at the same time. Inner joint does develop play as well.

Purchase new boots as well.

Thanks Vas!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Vas]

Thanks Vas!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No Problem.

I had done this on my wife's zhp at 139k.

[ELCID86]

Yep be sure to get the boot. I think I bought a kit.

[nextelbuddy]

so now that my swap is done and my odometer is back to where its suppsoed to be.. I went ahead and scheduled my driver and passenger side airbag recall at the local dealer. they have the parts in stock so next wednsday ill go for 2 hours they said and it will be done.

i'm curious how that will go down with the swap lol.

i have a feeling they will try to say its not covered due to the swap or M3 cluster change out or that even though i retained my original airbags.. i modified my steering wheel by getting it custom wrapped.


it will be interesting :shifty

ok all done and had no issues getting both airbags done. really painless experience for me and was surprised.

[stephenkirsh]

Brand recommendation for oil level sensor?

[Sockethead]

Brand recommendation for oil level sensor?

I used Hella

[az3579]

I used Hella
This.

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

[BMWCurves]

I used Hella

+1. Same thing as the BMW unit with the logo scrubbed off.

[anandoc]

Brand recommendation for oil level sensor?

And here is a link for it on Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/ENGINE-SENSOR-HELLA-Germany-1261-7508-003/dp/B003NE119O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495665390&sr=8-1

[John in VA]

And here is a link for it on Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/ENGINE-SENSOR-HELLA-Germany-1261-7508-003/dp/B003NE119O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495665390&sr=8-1
$54.09 at FCPEuro with lifetime replacement.

[Prestovie]

Getting the oil sign on my dash this past week, comes on sometimes and not others. Owned the car for about 6k miles now, oil change necessary? Someone told me that BMW is known to flash oil at pretty short intervals. How often do you guys change? Told myself to do it after the first 5k(whoops) and in 10k intervals after that


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[holyc0w]

Did you check the oil level? It could be low.

[san]

Is this the correct part number for the RTAB? 33326770786

Any other bushings I can replace without dropping the entire rear sub frame? I am looking at the realoem diagram and I am confused...

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BD53-USA-10-2005-E46-BMW-330Ci&diagId=33_0840

[slater]

Is this the correct part number for the RTAB? 33326770786

Any other bushings I can replace without dropping the entire rear sub frame? I am looking at the realoem diagram and I am confused...

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BD53-USA-10-2005-E46-BMW-330Ci&diagId=33_0840

33326770817 is the M3/Z4M version of the RTAB, you should probably get that one if you are sticking with OEM.

i would also replace the rear outer control arm bushings (in the hub assembly): M3 version is 33326775551, QTY4 (upper and lower, 2 per side)

[san]

33326770817 is the M3/Z4M version of the RTAB, you should probably get that one if you are sticking with OEM.

i would also replace the rear outer control arm bushings (in the hub assembly): M3 version is 33326775551, QTY4 (upper and lower, 2 per side)

Thanks Peter!

On the M3 the 33326775551 ball joint is on the lower and upper side, but for Non M's the lower is not actually a ball joint but can be used, as in an upgrade correct?

[anandoc]

Thanks Peter!

On the M3 the 33326775551 ball joint is on the lower and upper side, but for Non M's the lower is not actually a ball joint but can be used, as in an upgrade correct?

Not Peter, but yes - thats correct. On the non-Ms, the outer lower is a bushing. Its recommended to replace that with the ball joint that Peter suggested. I did the same to my car a few months ago.

EDIT: Part# 33306852895 supersedes 33326775551.

[san]

Not Peter, but yes - thats correct. On the non-Ms, the outer lower is a bushing. Its recommended to replace that with the ball joint that Peter suggested. I did the same to my car a few months ago.

EDIT: Part# 33306852895 supersedes 33326775551.

Thanks anandoc! Appreciate the input...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Dual]

ok all done and had no issues getting both airbags done. really painless experience for me and was surprised.

Congratulations that's great news!


iPhone/Tapatalk Pro

[Prestovie]

Guys... I need help.
Topped off my oil today, full synthetic, and she started acting really weird. Like not good. First the engine was sloshing it around making the whole car shake, then when it was trying to idle it jumped between 1k and 500 a few times before it came to a stop at 600(normal right?). Well when I revved it I got backfire for the first time owning this car, and it was this shallow gurgling backfire. Waiting a couple minutes and did it again and now it's throwing white smoke out of the back... smells burnt. YAY she's burning oil! Checked inside the oil cap:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170525/11188eb977a342f189d591fc1b39b3a2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170525/f662853d0437023f78053d03a696499e.jpg
There's buildup inside the tank, orange particles. Going in for an oil change on Tuesday now, but my brother is concerned that it's burning oil either due to a blown head gasket, cracked cylinder head, worn piston rings, cracked block...
I don't know anymore guys, I'm freaking out


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Karl Lazlo]

Any codes?

[Prestovie]

Any codes?

Don't have a reader but there isn't even a check engine light on the dash
Starting it up again now and going to drive it around for a bit, still backfiring after revving.
My other guess is that it might be bc I topped it off with Speedway synthetic, checked the last change and it was all Mobil 1, so it might be a reaction of sorts :/



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[holyc0w]

Speedway makes synthetic oil?

[Prestovie]

Speedway makes synthetic oil?

Oh god I'll hate myself if this isn't synthetic https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170526/e30aa6d17d6b871465e1e5015647a6b9.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[fredo]

Not an e46 question, but here we go. The alternator on my Saab is bad. I need to use jumper cables to start it. I'm thinking about driving to Houston (3 hour trip) and trade-in the car over there. I won't turn off the car until I arrive to the dealer.

Does this sound ok ? I don't want to create or experience additional issues with my plan.

[san]

I don't think the battery will last so long without the alternator recharging it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[holyc0w]

Oh god I'll hate myself if this isn't synthetic

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If it's not, it shouldn't create the issues you mentioned.

[Prestovie]

If it's not, it shouldn't create the issues you mentioned.

That's what I figured... best bet right now is head gasket, turns out it's 12hrs in labor which is like $1800 at the dealership, brother says we can do it in 18hrs
I've got an oil change on Tuesday so I'll have them pressure test the cooling system to see if it's actually the coolant leaking in
Not excited about this to say the least, just did a $3600 clutch job and bought all new rubber, thought I'd be done at least for the year


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[az3579]

Not an e46 question, but here we go. The alternator on my Saab is bad. I need to use jumper cables to start it. I'm thinking about driving to Houston (3 hour trip) and trade-in the car over there. I won't turn off the car until I arrive to the dealer.

Does this sound ok ? I don't want to create or experience additional issues with my plan.

You will not make it if your alternator is bad.
Look at the symptoms...

If the car won't start on its own, jump start it. Take the jumper leads off right after jumping. Does the car continue running just fine, with no loss of power or electrical function? If so, your battery is probably bad. In this scenario, the car will continue working just fine as long as it's running. Once you stop it, it won't start up again.

If the car does not continue working, or if electrical function is greatly reduced, your alternator probably isn't charging the battery, and as a result is running off the battery. In this scenario, you need to replace the alternator before you consider making any longer trips, otherwise you'll have to constantly stop, hook up jumper cables, let it charge up for a while, and then rinse + repeat.



That's what I figured... best bet right now is head gasket, turns out it's 12hrs in labor which is like $1800 at the dealership, brother says we can do it in 18hrs
I've got an oil change on Tuesday so I'll have them pressure test the cooling system to see if it's actually the coolant leaking in
Not excited about this to say the least, just did a $3600 clutch job and bought all new rubber, thought I'd be done at least for the year


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Oil doesn't cause misfiring issues. You should look into electrical or fuel-related problems. Coils, spark plugs, fuel pump, fuel filter, MAF... just a few off the top of my head.

Out of curiosity, why do you think you need a head gasket? That mayo garbage you saw under the oil filler cap is normal if you drive your car on short trips, thanks to the stupid way the CCV system is designed. Go for a much longer drive, say 30-60 minutes, and you'll see that mayo disappears.

[Prestovie]

Oil doesn't cause misfiring issues. You should look into electrical or fuel-related problems. Coils, spark plugs, fuel pump, fuel filter, MAF... just a few off the top of my head.



Out of curiosity, why do you think you need a head gasket? That mayo garbage you saw under the oil filler cap is normal if you drive your car on short trips, thanks to the stupid way the CCV system is designed. Go for a much longer drive, say 30-60 minutes, and you'll see that mayo disappears.

I would only think head gasket because of the burning coolant that's coming out of the exhaust, the smell is dreadful.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[az3579]

I would only think head gasket because of the burning coolant that's coming out of the exhaust, the smell is dreadful.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Guess that's what happens when I do drive-bys from being too lazy to read every line. lol

[Prestovie]

Guess that's what happens when I do drive-bys from being too lazy to read every line. lol

Lol no worries


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[fredo]

Thanks, BP and San. I don't want to risk it, so I'm aborting the plan.

[Prestovie]

And now my windshield wiper just broke, this week just keeps getting better


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Prestovie]

What in your opinion is the most comfortable seating option in the e46? Took an hour or so drive in my brothers f10 and that thing is heavenly. Currently have the stock ZHP drivers seat(only trying to replace drivers) and have looked at the M3 options. Anything else that can be fitted?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

What in your opinion is the most comfortable seating option in the e46? Took an hour or so drive in my brothers f10 and that thing is heavenly. Currently have the stock ZHP drivers seat(only trying to replace drivers) and have looked at the M3 options. Anything else that can be fitted?

From what I've seen over on M3forum, the Z4 and Z4M seats fit.

[anandoc]

What in your opinion is the most comfortable seating option in the e46? Took an hour or so drive in my brothers f10 and that thing is heavenly. Currently have the stock ZHP drivers seat(only trying to replace drivers) and have looked at the M3 options. Anything else that can be fitted?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

E46 M3 seats. They are extremely comfortable and it holds you in place really well when you rip through corners.

[stephenkirsh]

And now my windshield wiper just broke, this week just keeps getting better


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Did you buy the car for super cheap or something?

[Prestovie]

Did you buy the car for super cheap or something?

Haha noooo, $10k with 99,949miles on it. Previous owner was a massive enthusiast and tracked the car once every month or two. So much of an enthusiast that he never put it through an auto wash, hand washes only, something that I've continued...
shit just happens sometimes


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[egiles14]

Haha noooo, $10k with 99,949miles on it. Previous owner was a massive enthusiast and tracked the car once every month or two. So much of an enthusiast that he never put it through an auto wash, hand washes only, something that I've continued...
shit just happens sometimes

Sorry to hear of your issues...that's a problem that no one wants to have. If you are definitely burning coolant out of the exhaust, then you've got your work cut out for you. I don't know how familiar you are with the M54 engines, but just 'changing the headgasket' in 99 out of 100 cases isn't going to fix your issue. If an M54 is burning coolant, and/or mixing coolant with the oil, then it very likely the car has been overheated at some point in the past. When that happens, the cylinder head and/or aluminum block warps, which will pull the head bolt threads out of the block.

You see so many E46's these days listed on Craigslist and other classified sites advertising 'slight coolant leak, just needs a headgasket' for cheap. Unfortunately, the best and least expensive way to fix the issue is to just replace the engine with a known good one. I got my wife's '01 X5 with only 92k miles for dirt cheap because someone didn't address the cooling system and it overheated. I bought another M53B30 with 107k miles for $750 and swapped it in, and it has been running fine since. I actually did the same thing for an '05 ZHP late last year...car had been overheated, so I found another $750 M54B30 and swapped in the ZHP cams.

If you truly want to try repairing your current engine, before you pull it apart loosen each head bolt and re-torque them. If none of them strip out while re-torquing, then the block may be ok. You will still need to get the head fully checked of course. If the head bolt threads do strip, and you still want to use that block, you will need to Timersert each bolt hole. You'll also have to pull the entire engine and have the block surfaced so that it is flat.

Hoping for the best outcome for you in this...just know that swapping in a headgasket isn't going to fix it.

[Prestovie]

Sorry to hear of your issues...that's a problem that no one wants to have. If you are definitely burning coolant out of the exhaust, then you've got your work cut out for you. I don't know how familiar you are with the M54 engines, but just 'changing the headgasket' in 99 out of 100 cases isn't going to fix your issue. If an M54 is burning coolant, and/or mixing coolant with the oil, then it very likely the car has been overheated at some point in the past. When that happens, the cylinder head and/or aluminum block warps, which will pull the head bolt threads out of the block.

You see so many E46's these days listed on Craigslist and other classified sites advertising 'slight coolant leak, just needs a headgasket' for cheap. Unfortunately, the best and least expensive way to fix the issue is to just replace the engine with a known good one. I got my wife's '01 X5 with only 92k miles for dirt cheap because someone didn't address the cooling system and it overheated. I bought another M53B30 with 107k miles for $750 and swapped it in, and it has been running fine since. I actually did the same thing for an '05 ZHP late last year...car had been overheated, so I found another $750 M54B30 and swapped in the ZHP cams.

If you truly want to try repairing your current engine, before you pull it apart loosen each head bolt and re-torque them. If none of them strip out while re-torquing, then the block may be ok. You will still need to get the head fully checked of course. If the head bolt threads do strip, and you still want to use that block, you will need to Timersert each bolt hole. You'll also have to pull the entire engine and have the block surfaced so that it is flat.

Hoping for the best outcome for you in this...just know that swapping in a headgasket isn't going to fix it.

Thanks so much for the advice, it hurts to hear it but it is appreciated. I'm currently at the dealership waiting for them to finish changing the oil, and I told them to do a pressure test on the cooling system. The guy kind of dismissed it because I told him it hasn't been blowing smoke out of the exhaust lately, just last week... so hopefully they actually do thorough check.
Jeez getting a new block? I told myself that I'll drive her until the engine dies, then rebuild it and keep going, but financially that'd be kind of difficult right now. When I said that I though these things would be happening further down the line...
Guess we'll see what they come back with, but that's a good call on re-torquing everything, I'll mention that to my brother. He suggested we get the whole gasket set for the block and just replace everything while we're in there. This weekend is sure going to be handful lol

[Prestovie]

Alright well hopefully that's the last time I have to scare myself looking at replacement blocks for a long time, guy just approached me and told me that they couldn't find any issues, oil came out clean...
So I'm happy, still don't understand how all of that smoke could have been condensation, but it may have been a bad reaction from the off-brand oil.. i don't know. Like I said, I'm happy, it's a sigh of relief. Can't wait to drive her with fresh oil

[egiles14]

Alright well hopefully that's the last time I have to scare myself looking at replacement blocks for a long time, guy just approached me and told me that they couldn't find any issues, oil came out clean...
So I'm happy, still don't understand how all of that smoke could have been condensation, but it may have been a bad reaction from the off-brand oil.. i don't know. Like I said, I'm happy, it's a sigh of relief. Can't wait to drive her with fresh oil
Great news! I hope everything is truly ok. Keep us updated on what happens.

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

[Dual]

Alright well hopefully that's the last time I have to scare myself looking at replacement blocks for a long time, guy just approached me and told me that they couldn't find any issues, oil came out clean...
So I'm happy, still don't understand how all of that smoke could have been condensation, but it may have been a bad reaction from the off-brand oil.. i don't know. Like I said, I'm happy, it's a sigh of relief. Can't wait to drive her with fresh oil
That's an interesting outcome. Yeah- do please let us know if you learn more.

[Vas]

How is the quality of Rein power steering hoses?

[704sw]

Has anyone retro'd heated seats? I mean actually retrofitting the coils and baffles into non-heated seats? An inexpensive complete Imola interior just popped about 2 hours away. Manual, non-heated.

[anandoc]

How is the quality of Rein power steering hoses?

I have them in my car - got them installed last summer and so far so good.

[Vas]

I have them in my car - got them installed last summer and so far so good.

Good fit and quality? Looking to overhaul the old hoses and they are much cheaper then the OE BMW hoses

[anandoc]

Good fit and quality? Looking to overhaul the old hoses and they are much cheaper then the OE BMW hoses

Yup, looked as good as OE to me. Changed up all 4 hoses last year along with the reservoir. I too went with Rein since the price difference was significant.

[BMWCurves]

Yup, looked as good as OE to me. Changed up all 4 hoses last year along with the reservoir. I too went with Rein since the price difference was significant.

+1


Has anyone retro'd heated seats? I mean actually retrofitting the coils and baffles into non-heated seats? An inexpensive complete Imola interior just popped about 2 hours away. Manual, non-heated.

M3 seats or standard sport seats? I don't know hard it would be but I imagine it'd take some work.

[704sw]

M3 seats or standard sport seats? I don't know hard it would be but I imagine it'd take some work.

They were M3, but I've talked some sense into myself. Cinnamon or bust. I love Natty Brown but I'm not giving up my bolsters.

[Vas]

Yup, looked as good as OE to me. Changed up all 4 hoses last year along with the reservoir. I too went with Rein since the price difference was significant.
Thanks.

Is there a total of 4 hoses ?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

[slater]

They were M3, but I've talked some sense into myself. Cinnamon or bust. I love Natty Brown but I'm not giving up my bolsters.

good man. that would've been way too much work. :)

[BMWCurves]

They were M3, but I've talked some sense into myself. Cinnamon or bust. I love Natty Brown but I'm not giving up my bolsters.

Stay strong, brother.

[704sw]

good man. that would've been way too much work. :)

"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly." -Thomas Paine

But I agree, I have enough to-dos already. Plus it looks like I'll be acquiring an additional car (or having to deal with selling at the very minimum) in the next month or two. My grandparents are moving into an assisted living community, and want to sell their cars. One of which, a 2003 Acura with 94k on the clock, might make a decent daily.

[anandoc]

Thanks.

Is there a total of 4 hoses ?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Yup:

32416774215
32416750155
32416796390
32416796367

[Vas]

Yup:

32416774215
32416750155
32416796390
32416796367
Awesome. Thanks

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

[az3579]

One of which, a 2003 Acura with 94k on the clock, might make a decent daily.

You already have a decent daily...

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

[704sw]

You already have a decent daily...

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I absolutely do. Unfortunately I drive a lot for work, and might be working remotely in the next 6-12 months. If that happens, I would no longer be driving a company vehicle (insert a Honda product for racking up sometimes 1000 miles per week).

I've been trying to find reasons not to take it on, honestly. Well, reasons that won't offend my grandfather when I politely decline the offer. I could always take the "having 2 coupes just isn't practical" approach.

[az3579]

I absolutely do. Unfortunately I drive a lot for work, and might be working remotely in the next 6-12 months. If that happens, I would no longer be driving a company vehicle (insert a Honda product for racking up sometimes 1000 miles per week).

I've been trying to find reasons not to take it on, honestly. Well, reasons that won't offend my grandfather when I politely decline the offer. I could always take the "having 2 coupes just isn't practical" approach.


Still not seeing the problem...

"Sorry granddad, I already have a car to drive. I'll sell it for you though!"
*proceeds to drive ZHP 1000 miles per week*

/problem

:biggrin

[Sockethead]

Dude get the Acura for a daily. I was driving 1k a week when I bought my ZHP. I got 100k on it real quick. If I had a daily back then, I would probably still have under 100k on it.
Now that I've had a daily driver for the last 5 years, I barely put any miles on my car and I have the option of driving the ZHP on the nice days and haven't really driven it in the rain for years... It great having that option

[704sw]

Dude get the Acura for a daily. I was driving 1k a week when I bought my ZHP. I got 100k on it real quick. If I had a daily back then, I would probably still have under 100k on it.
Now that I've had a daily driver for the last 5 years, I barely put any miles on my car and I have the option of driving the ZHP on the nice days and haven't really driven it in the rain for years... It great having that option

I totally get that. In 48 months, I only put 31k on the X3. My Mazda only had 77k after 7 years. But honestly my fear of using the ZHP for company driving isn't the miles, it's all the rock chips, etc. that would inevitably come from driving up and down the perpetual road construction on I-85. I plan on keeping this thing for a long time, so unnecessary abuse like that is something I'd like to avoid. It's not like this car doesn't get driven, because it definitely does [emoji51]

[Sockethead]

Oh yea definitely! The front end of my car is sandblasted from all that driving. I'm on my 3rd set of splitters, second set of fog lights and I need a third set of headlight covers....

[slater]

I totally get that. In 48 months, I only put 31k on the X3. My Mazda only had 77k after 7 years. But honestly my fear of using the ZHP for company driving isn't the miles, it's all the rock chips, etc. that would inevitably come from driving up and down the perpetual road construction on I-85. I plan on keeping this thing for a long time, so unnecessary abuse like that is something I'd like to avoid. It's not like this car doesn't get driven, because it definitely does [emoji51]

yeah. the nice thing is - you can take on the acura easily enough, and try it out, and if it doesn't work out, then sell it.

[Sockethead]

Honda/Acura run forever with little maintenance... I imagine that car is probably in great shape too

[Prestovie]

Oh yea definitely! The front end of my car is sandblasted from all that driving. I'm on my 3rd set of splitters, second set of fog lights and I need a third set of headlight covers....

Yikes, no clear bra after all that?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Sockethead]

Too late for that

[BMWCurves]

Only non-ZHP 330i/330Ci/330Cic automatic cars for the E46 came with a differential with a final ratio of 3.38, correct?

[Vas]

Only non-ZHP 330i/330Ci/330Cic automatic cars for the E46 came with a differential with a final ratio of 3.38, correct?
I just picked up a 3.46. Used this guide

http://www.bokchoys.com/differential/GearRatios_E46.htm

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

[BMWCurves]

I just picked up a 3.46. Used this guide

http://www.bokchoys.com/differential/GearRatios_E46.htm

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Great, thanks! I had seen that site before.

Are you doing just a straight 3.46 swap or going for an LSD as well?

[Vas]

Great, thanks! I had seen that site before.

Are you doing just a straight 3.46 swap or going for an LSD as well?
Have not decided yet.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

[Prestovie]

Alright so this might be a weird question, but do you guys ever have "weird" dreams about your cars? Like I constantly have dreams/nightmares that include situations where I'm trying to come to a stop suddenly and my brakes are just too soft, or I miss stop signs bc I don't brake in time. Again, weird question, but in the past week or so I can't seem to shake these thoughts out of my dreams lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

Alright so this might be a weird question, but do you guys ever have "weird" dreams about your cars? Like I constantly have dreams/nightmares that include situations where I'm trying to come to a stop suddenly and my brakes are just too soft, or I miss stop signs bc I don't brake in time. Again, weird question, but in the past week or so I can't seem to shake these thoughts out of my dreams lol

The "bad dreams" I have about my cars are usually centered around my ice incident. Every once in a while it'll be about someone washing my car with a sponge they picked up off the ground.

[az3579]

I've had a dream a couple of times that my car was totaled while parked on the street. One of them felt real enough that I woke up to it and went outside to check.

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

[BMWCurves]

I occasionally have nightmares that mice decided to go at my wiring and hoses like it was an all-you-can-eat Michelin Star buffet while my car sits in barn storage.

30180

[slater]

you guys are weird.

i have dreams about losing my kids.

[BMWCurves]

you guys are weird.

i have dreams about losing my kids.

What are those? Are they aftermarket or OEM?

[holyc0w]

What are those? Are they aftermarket or OEM?

He means the wagons.

[BMWCurves]

He means the wagons.

http://i.imgur.com/VY9RRtU.gif

"Kids" must be Canadian mumbo jumbo for "Tourings"

[Dual]

Wondering why posts appear with commercial logotypes sharing space with some poster's names (like mine, but only from time to time).

[BMWCurves]

Wondering why posts appear with commercial logotypes sharing space with some poster's names (like mine, but only from time to time).

On TapaTalk, I presume? I don't see that on my computer.

[Dual]

On TapaTalk, I presume? I don't see that on my computer.
Nope, on my laptop. I should have taken a screenshot. Advance Auto Parts over to the right of the section where my username appears in a post.

[Prestovie]

Alright guys, another question I've been pondering; should I take the stickers off? When I purchased my ZHP it came with a few stickers around some of the back windows, and lately I've been really yearning for that clean, stock look (removed front splitters, want to repaint lower bumper trim back to gloss black, etc) and these stickers are standing out like a sore thumb. I myself added the Bimmerforum decal to the rear window and it's just pissing me off bc one of the letters are crooked... and I barely use the site anymore. But it's mainly the back right window that bugs me https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170606/8ef09b536e1aa84a0a8ee16e30b71c2d.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170606/f4d4a98a31e2318d891384f597c7d94f.jpg
Some quality stickers no doubt(see mafia sticker) but I can't help but think it might look less "boy racer" if I took them off lol
These would stay on, hopefully be able to add a track or two
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170606/122405ee60d3036eb968ca2daef4746d.jpg
Opinions? Honestly appreciated as always


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[fredo]

Go w/o stickers, IMHO. Stock look FTW !

[Prestovie]

Go w/o stickers, IMHO. Stock look FTW !

Nice, appreciate the input. Should I even take off the tracks on the one side too?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[az3579]

Those track stickers are way too big IMO. The only stickers I rep on my car are ZHP Mafia and tracks that I've slayed. Those are small and pretty understated.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170606/f5843c378d16de0f2b03d4c6b6557b1e.jpg

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

[Prestovie]

Those track stickers are way too big IMO. The only stickers I rep on my car are ZHP Mafia and tracks that I've slayed. Those are small and pretty understated.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170606/f5843c378d16de0f2b03d4c6b6557b1e.jpg

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Damn, that's clean! Those tracks look insane as well, wish I had smaller versions of the tracks so I could do the same. If I'm going to take everything off then I'm gonna have to get a new ZHPmafia sticker


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Dual]

+1 on this. I run everything on my cars as sanitary as possible. Even scraped the stickers off my ECS strut tower brace.

[Vas]

No Stickers

[704sw]

No Stickers

+1, although a Mafia sticker is okay.

[danewilson77]

+1, although a Mafia sticker is okay.
:happyspidey

Sent from my S8+

[Prestovie]

+1, although a Mafia sticker is okay.

Of course :thumbup
Thanks for the input guys, I'm gonna take it to my brother tomorrow while he's working and have them scrape them off for free rather than attempting to hack at the windows myself


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Prestovie]

Speaking of the Mafia sticker, anyone know if we have any left? I know Dane was pretty low when I bought mine


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

Speaking of the Mafia sticker, anyone know if we have any left? I know Dane was pretty low when I bought mine


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm in need of one or two, as well.

[danewilson77]

I'm in need of one or two, as well.
Ima have to make another run when I get settled.

Sent from my S8+

[az3579]

Those tracks look insane as well, wish I had smaller versions of the tracks so I could do the same.

https://www.trackdecals.com/

[Prestovie]

https://www.trackdecals.com/

Oh wow, was not aware of this sites existence


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[ZHPizza]

Do all Koni boxes have sexualized packaging or is it just the obnoxious gold painted FSD's? This looks so weird in my garage of car parts and cat posters.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/b04a8bfbe132d1f36ccf0f1c113bd8ae.jpg

[holyc0w]

Ha... Koni sport shocks definitely did not have that.

[Vas]

Only fsd

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

[BMWCurves]

Do all Koni boxes have sexualized packaging or is it just the obnoxious gold painted FSD's? This looks so weird in my garage of car parts and cat posters.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/b04a8bfbe132d1f36ccf0f1c113bd8ae.jpg

Koni's marketing team for the FSDs be like:

http://i.imgur.com/qJKsYr4.gif

[Sreten]

I like the packaging and color, and you are gonna love driving on FSD's!

[ZHPizza]

Koni's marketing team for the FSDs be like:

http://i.imgur.com/qJKsYr4.gif

Seriously. The gold and pictures of women are a little too Trumpian for my taste. I really don't understand their angle.


I like the packaging and color, and you are gonna love driving on FSD's!

The ride is far more comfortable than I was expecting. I'm really amazed at how much smoother it is than with the worn OE shocks.

[Sreten]

Those were my impressions as well. Give them some time and they will be even better.

Whatever my next car ends up to be, it's getting some FSD's.

[ZHPizza]

Those were my impressions as well. Give them some time and they will be even better.

Whatever my next car ends up to be, it's getting some FSD's.

Great to hear! I remember putting FSD's on my Mazda and being unimpressed initially, but the ride really smoothed out after ~200 miles. The ZHP felt like a Cadillac straight out of the garage, so now I'm excited to get some more miles on them.

#FSDz4lyfe train here too

[webster]

+1 big fan of FSDs

[ZHPizza]

Is there a simple way to know if it's time to replace the steering guibo? I'm used to the driveshaft guibos in the e36 letting you know it was their time by shredding. Apparently the e46 steering guibo doesn't even show cracks when worn.

[Vas]

Is there a simple way to know if it's time to replace the steering guibo? I'm used to the driveshaft guibos in the e36 letting you know it was their time by shredding. Apparently the e46 steering guibo doesn't even show cracks when worn.

I have replaced 2 of them in the past.

First one was at 113k and the other one at 126k. Both of them were toast.

[BMWCurves]

I have replaced 2 of them in the past.

First one was at 113k and the other one at 126k. Both of them were toast.

Did you replace with OEM or something aftermarket like poly?

[Vas]

Did you replace with OEM or something aftermarket like poly?

I went with Poly from AKG Motorsports.

https://www.akgmotorsport.com/install-info/akg-steering-flex-shaft-coupling-gallery/

[BMWCurves]

I went with Poly from AKG Motorsports.

https://www.akgmotorsport.com/install-info/akg-steering-flex-shaft-coupling-gallery/

Thanks for the info! Positives? Negatives?

[slater]

Thanks for the info! Positives? Negatives?

they don't sell the poly one anymore, unfortunately.

[Vas]

Thanks for the info! Positives? Negatives?

Positives: More direct steering feel.
Negatives: Install is more involved


they don't sell the poly one anymore, unfortunately.

Oh. Was not aware but wonder why? They have it for the E30

[ZHPizza]

Oh. Was not aware but wonder why? They have it for the E30

Maybe there was some legal ramifications with it's use on the street. They still offer a solid aluminum one for track:

https://www.akgmotorsport.com/product/steering-flex-shaft-coupling-for-bmw-e46-aluminum/

[704sw]

Anyone have experience with Precision Autowerks in Raleigh, NC? My buddy's 550i just got a VERY expensive service estimate from the dealer, and he's looking for a good indie to vet the estimate.

[tomnobes]

Anyone have experience with Precision Autowerks in Raleigh, NC? My buddy's 550i just got a VERY expensive service estimate from the dealer, and he's looking for a good indie to vet the estimate.

I haven't used them but I was actually just at Shade Tree Garage in Raleigh today with my car getting a PPI done for the new owner and that place is really neat. They only work on BMWs and appear to have really good reviews. Maybe your buddy could check their price?

[BMWCurves]

For those of you who have full detail/paint correction, how do you find a place to go and how much do you typically spend? I know that's going to vary widely, but any general info is appreciated.

[holyc0w]

I haven't bought one but I have used yelp to find detailing places, and then research from there. There was a highly rated place mentioned in some magazine that also happened to be close by, though the prices seem to reflect. If I needed paint correction, that would be the place to go. The other option would be a friend of a friend that does on the side, or getting my lazy ass to try it myself.

[704sw]

I haven't used them but I was actually just at Shade Tree Garage in Raleigh today with my car getting a PPI done for the new owner and that place is really neat. They only work on BMWs and appear to have really good reviews. Maybe your buddy could check their price?

Thanks, I'll let him know.

[Prestovie]

Ok so all of a sudden I'm getting the airbag light on my dash... all recalls are up to date so I have no idea why it's lighting up. Wire disconnection? Idk, anybody else experience this even after airbags were replaced(keep in mind replaced like 3 months ago)?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[704sw]

Ok so all of a sudden I'm getting the airbag light on my dash... all recalls are up to date so I have no idea why it's lighting up. Wire disconnection? Idk, anybody else experience this even after airbags were replaced(keep in mind replaced like 3 months ago)?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mine's been on a while (voltage too high I think?) multimeter says it's okay. My next effort will be to try the occupant sensor bypass trick.

[JPMo]

So I have an Anker smart charger thats supposed to output 2A into each of its 2 ports, that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket up front. Although my phone says its being charged, the battery percentage does not increase and may even decrease if i'm navigating and playing music through it. Could it be the socket needs to be replaced or is the charger the question?

[704sw]

So I have an Anker smart charger thats supposed to output 2A into each of its 2 ports, that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket up front. Although my phone says its being charged, the battery percentage does not increase and may even decrease if i'm navigating and playing music through it. Could it be the socket needs to be replaced or is the charger the question?

This is pretty typical for me and my cheap ass charger. I've always blamed it on Waze being a massive juice consumer. When I drive a company car (direct USB connectivity) it's the same experience.

I'm curious to hear what others say.

[anandoc]

I am in the midst of hooking up my AEs to the LCM pin 44 (similar to the euro city lights DIY: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?19488-DIY-E46-City-lights-OE-style-wiring)

Question: In terms of coding what do I need to do in order to activate pin 44? I currently have FL_DRL_MIT_RL (tail light DRL) and PO_ALS_DRL set to aktiv but that doesn't seem to cut it. The tail lights are on as DRL but there is no voltage on pin 44 for my AEs.

[PdZHP]

I would check the charging cable as well. I've had some charging cables start malfunctioning when they've been kinked so much. Just a thought.

[JPMo]

This is pretty typical for me and my cheap ass charger. I've always blamed it on Waze being a massive juice consumer. When I drive a company car (direct USB connectivity) it's the same experience.

I'm curious to hear what others say.

I've had the same thought but the anker charger is fairly expensive and i've used their products in the past and they've all been great. I've also tried charging my phone without playing music or navigating and it will gain no more then 5% over an hour commute, which is pretty ridiculous. I do remember when I first purchased the charger, I would get 10-15% after just a few minutes.

[704sw]

I've had the same thought but the anker charger is fairly expensive and i've used their products in the past and they've all been great. I've also tried charging my phone without playing music or navigating and it will gain no more then 5% over an hour commute, which is pretty ridiculous. I do remember when I first purchased the charger, I would get 10-15% after just a few minutes.

I'd go by Target tomorrow, buy one of the Belkins and try it out. If it works better, you know it was the weak link. If not, return it and consider yourself one step closer to a diagnosis lol. I had to buy a Belkin in a pinch when I drove to buy my M3 seats (my $5 cheapo charger finally went to cheapo charger heaven), and was pleasantly surprised.

[BMWCurves]

I have an Aukey or Anker or Belkin (can't remember which) and the charging is definitely not that slow. It's slower when using navigation and other data-heavy apps, but it still charges.

My first thoughts would be your charger or the USB cable is defective.

[704sw]

Anyone good at identifying brake pads? My search skills are coming up empty. (These were the 135i front pads that came with the brakes). This was the clearest picture I could get.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170611/484c372f6a5c847b49a535c4b15dc124.jpg

[holyc0w]

My search came up with Duralast Max, possibly DGC1371M.

[704sw]

My search came up with Duralast Max, possibly DGC1371M.

That's a bingo, thanks. I'm probably going with Red Stuff this go'round unless someone advises against it.


Sent from a device using Tapatalk

[Prestovie]

Not sure where else to post this thought thread wise, but I was just thinking about the "clichiness" of the mafia. Before you berate me hear me out lol, I thought it was funny to see in a for sale thread that when someone sold their car others not only congratulated them, but also mentioned looking forward to meeting the new site member. I'm not against this mentality, I think it's greatly confident, and it really showcases the difficulty of owning a BMW.
Here's what I mean: you own a ZHP and want to join a forum to talk about your vehicle, makes sense, but your options are limited; regular e46 guys hate you, M3 guys are better than you, e30 guys are too wise, e90 guys think you're outdated, and e36 guys are still in high school/early twenties chopping their cars into drift missiles. (Please take this satirically, I should point out, not to offend anyone who owns any of these fine bimmers).
There's really only one place you can go to talk about your ZHP with open arms, and it's not only cool but also demonstrative of the struggle of BMW ownership even within its own community.
What're your guys thoughts? Not trying to take any side on this, just want to start a discussion


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[johnrando]

Let's not clutter up this thread with that discussion. Please start a separate thread.

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk