The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[az3579]

With the battery nearing 10 years old it's time for a new one this spring. Is that something you just call AAA over and get you a new one, or a specific brand is better?I would go on down to an Advance or Auto Zone and pick up an AGM battery. The size required is H7.

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[NYRhockey]

I would go on down to an Advance or Auto Zone and pick up an AGM battery. The size required is H7.

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Will check them out this weekend. Have both of them nearby next toen over.


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[John in VA]

I would go on down to an Advance or Auto Zone and pick up an AGM battery. The size required is H7.
With Advance Auto, if you shop online they will often offer a % or money-off code to use with purchase. Buy online & pick up at the nearest store. Not sure if Autozone does the same.

Current offer - TAX REFUND SEASON: SAVE 20% ONLINE. Use code REFUND to save 20% online instantly, good through 3/17/19.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com

[GotZHP]

With Advance Auto, if you shop online they will often offer a % or money-off code to use with purchase. Buy online & pick up at the nearest store. Not sure if Autozone does the same.

Current offer - TAX REFUND SEASON: SAVE 20% ONLINE. Use code REFUND to save 20% online instantly, good through 3/17/19.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com

Bring your old one in at the same time to have them recycle it for you. Hate when people don't properly dispose of used car equipment / fluids.

Or keep it as a 12V power supply for trouble shooting.

[GotZHP]

I still don't have a great place to put my phone either. I usually throw it in the cupholder for easy access as I tend to be pretty textually active at stop lights, but it flops around and annoys the hell out of me.

I stuck these on either side of the center console in my last car and they were perfect for holding phones secure and within reach. I've been meaning to try them on the e46 console for....3 years now?

https://ebay.us/5BUYtn



Says the man with no headphone jack on his phone...

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Everyone is going to go back to corded devices once science has more evidence that Air Buds cause cancer :blink


Speaking of cords, I need to decide where to mount my OE Aux input cable lol. Been loose for a long time now.

[holyc0w]

Alright well that's good to hear, I tend to overanalyze every new noise that comes out of my ZHP, but then with my truck I just turn up the radio :biggrin

It's still a possibility unfortunately.

[ZHPizza]

Who's going to guinea pig this cheap helical diff from the ruskies?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F12 3690894743

[Chaplian]

Who's going to guinea pig this cheap helical diff from the ruskies?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F12 3690894743This is almost cheap enough for me to buy just to try it out. Wonder how much power the stock rear end can take.

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[DeathTrap]

This is almost cheap enough for me to buy just to try it out. Wonder how much power the stock rear end can take.

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[JETSET303]

E9x sport seats. Found some for less than it would cost to refinish mine and fix the heater elements that are not functional. I recognize that the sliders are not the same. But I am unclear if the harnesses match up or if the only way to power the seats is to wire them up separately from the factory harness.

[NYRhockey]

Do our seats move back and forward when you first get in the car, or did mine spazz out moment? Tonight i had to move the car to change parking spots and clicked the unlock button once for the driver's door and when i got in, the seat moved back then forward, first time it had ever happened. In my 2003 pathfinder rust bucket, the seat moves back when i remove key from ignition then forward when key goes in, but this has not happened with the zhp so not aware of it being a feature.

[ComradeNick]

Do our seats move back and forward when you first get in the car, or did mine spazz out moment? Tonight i had to move the car to change parking spots and clicked the unlock button once for the driver's door and when i got in, the seat moved back then forward, first time it had ever happened. In my 2003 pathfinder rust bucket, the seat moves back when i remove key from ignition then forward when key goes in, but this has not happened with the zhp so not aware of it being a feature.Never had this in my car, I know newer cars have memory seats that adjust based on the key and from what I'm reading e46s have this function. I would look in the manual to see how to program the seats in case it is just that.

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[az3579]

It is not supposed to move back and forward, only one direction upon unlocking. It goes straight to the set memory position and is not supposed to move when turning the car off. The only time it's supposed to move on its own is after unlocking the car with a key that has a different memory setting.

[fredo]

The only time I noticed the driver seat moved by itself was when I test drove my first e46, 1999 323i. I unlocked the door with the key itself, not by pressing the fob buttons. I thought that was pretty cool.

[NYRhockey]

It is not supposed to move back and forward, only one direction upon unlocking. It goes straight to the set memory position and is not supposed to move when turning the car off. The only time it's supposed to move on its own is after unlocking the car with a key that has a different memory setting.

Interesting you mention the key. I had been using the spare for the last couple months and right before i went out I decided to switch back to the primary one, so this was my first time using it since i switched to the spare. This morning and afternoon nothing happened so may have been a 1x thing.


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[ZHPizza]

Interesting you mention the key. I had been using the spare for the last couple months and right before i went out I decided to switch back to the primary one, so this was my first time using it since i switched to the spare. This morning and afternoon nothing happened so may have been a 1x thing.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt was going to the memory setting with your primary key. Happens if you switch keys.

[az3579]

It was going to the memory setting with your primary key. Happens if you switch keys.

Bingo. This is what was happening.

[holyc0w]

Is the rubber on the corner light separate from the light?

[ComradeNick]

Is the rubber on the corner light separate from the light?No it's all part of the housing, but if yours go bad a new set of depo corners is only like 50 bucks.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/0c772fe7bddf40678e21cc139fbc6c2f.jpg

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[JETSET303]

Anyone have experience with D2 Racing Coilovers?
https://www.d2racingcoilovers.com/secure/cart/default.aspx?prodID=12262



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[DeathTrap]

Should I ceramic coat my headers for $300?

Yes
No
Just paint themhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/3ab671b7c3925bb0a663f54669a84a24.jpg

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[JETSET303]

Should I ceramic coat my headers for $300?

Yes
No
Just paint themhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/3ab671b7c3925bb0a663f54669a84a24.jpg

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What headers are those? I am consider headers and Coilovers as my next upgrades.


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[John in VA]

I vote YES. I had the iron exhaust manifolds on my E28 done by Jet-Hot with their Sterling 15 years ago & they still look great. Cerakote & Swain do good work, too.
https://www.jet-hot.com/

[DeathTrap]

What headers are those? I am consider headers and Coilovers as my next upgrades.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkBimmerbrakes/EuroPartsOnline Gen 3 headers.

They had a recent price hike, now they are a pretty penny.

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[DeathTrap]

I vote YES. I had the iron exhaust manifolds on my E28 done by Jet-Hot with their Sterling 15 years ago & they still look great. Cerakote & Swain do good work, too.
https://www.jet-hot.com/15 years? Alright, I guess it's time to ship them out!

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[johnrando]

I did that on the ones for my Truimph. Most of what I've heard is that's the way to go.

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[sillieidiot]

yes. go with swaintech since it's the best of the three.

[JETSET303]

Anyone know of a shop in the Denver area that has the proper tool to roll fenders?


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[DeathTrap]

yes. go with swaintech since it's the best of the three.I thought heavily about Swain as well, but I think I'll end up going with Jet-Hot as I have something else in mind for a thermal barrier in addition to the ceramic coating.

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[johnrando]

Anyone know of a shop in the Denver area that has the proper tool to roll fenders?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWe hv a mafia roller that you can borrow.

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[JETSET303]

We hv a mafia roller that you can borrow.

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Thank you. I looked through the tool thread, but couldn’t figure out who is in possession of it. I post an inquiry there.


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[DeathTrap]

Has anyone here used the N54 exhaust manifold studs? They have a torx head for simpler installation vs the double-nut method of the stock studs.

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[Chaplian]

Has anyone here used the N54 exhaust manifold studs? They have a torx head for simpler installation vs the double-nut method of the stock studs.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkDo you live in an area with snow/drive the car in salt? I personally haven't had good luck with rusty external torx, they seem to strip incredibly easily.

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[DeathTrap]

Do you live in an area with snow/drive the car in salt? I personally haven't had good luck with rusty external torx, they seem to strip incredibly easily.

Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkI live in Atlanta. When/if it snows, the city breaks. We don't get heavy salt here.

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[Oltorf]

OK, so I put in the bavsound speakers and they worked fine. I checked and every speaker was working. Later, I disconnected the battery and replaced the door airbag and spliced in a new connector. Sometime after that, I noticed that the front right door speakers weren't working. All 3 were out. From what I understand, it could be either the amp or the head unit. Any ideas how to test these or anything? If it is the amp, how hard would it be to use an aftermarket amp and do a sub while I'm at it? Also, I have an aftermarket headunit that I put in a year ago - an Avin Avant 3. It's pretty glitchy so I don't want to rule that out, either.

[ZHPizza]

OK, so I put in the bavsound speakers and they worked fine. I checked and every speaker was working. Later, I disconnected the battery and replaced the door airbag and spliced in a new connector. Sometime after that, I noticed that the front right door speakers weren't working. All 3 were out. From what I understand, it could be either the amp or the head unit. Any ideas how to test these or anything? If it is the amp, how hard would it be to use an aftermarket amp and do a sub while I'm at it? Also, I have an aftermarket headunit that I put in a year ago - an Avin Avant 3. It's pretty glitchy so I don't want to rule that out, either.Did you pull the door panels when you replaced the air bag? Did you maybe forget to reconnect the speakers? That's definitely some shit that I would do

[Oltorf]

Did you pull the door panels when you replaced the air bag? Did you maybe forget to reconnect the speakers? That's definitely some shit that I would do

forgot to the add - I replaced the airbag on the driver's side door, and the speakers that don't work are on the passenger side door. So I haven't taken apart the door since I installed the speakers and verified that they were working.

[ComradeNick]

Is the sunshade supposed to fit this badly in a sedan? I ordered this one off ECS and after seeing others fit perfectly in e90s and f30s I got suspicious. The part number on this says it's for a e90, and I know ECS isn't above sending wrong parts. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/214be9fb1249f9abb739fe30e68a6bbe.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/ed5cafbc2f647fc73512cd06ca9ce793.jpg

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[704sw]

Is the sunshade supposed to fit this badly in a sedan? I ordered this one off ECS and after seeing others fit perfectly in e90s and f30s I got suspicious. The part number on this says it's for a e90, and I know ECS isn't above sending wrong parts. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/214be9fb1249f9abb739fe30e68a6bbe.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/ed5cafbc2f647fc73512cd06ca9ce793.jpg

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This is the part number on mine:

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[az3579]

Yup, that must be the wrong part. I have the Genuine E46 BMW shade for mine and it fits perfectly.

[ComradeNick]

Yup, that must be the wrong part. I have the Genuine BMW shade for mine and it fits perfectly.What's the part number on it so I can make sure they send the right one


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[az3579]

What's the part number on it so I can make sure they send the right one


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Not sure it even has one on it anymore; it's really old and beat up.
I'll check when I get home.

[3ZHP]

We’ll be taking a 1,800 mile road trip this summer and I’m playing with the idea, of taking the ZHP. The car is nearing 160K and most maintenance is current. Things that I haven’t done are the fuel pump and filer and the PVC system.

The car runs and drives fine and I just replaced the battery and mass air flow meter.

Looking for thoughts, on just driving it or, do some work and spend some money first.


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[ZHPizza]

We’ll be taking a 1,800 mile road trip this summer and I’m playing with the idea, of taking the ZHP. The car is nearing 160K and most maintenance is current. Things that I haven’t done are the fuel pump and filer and the PVC system.

The car runs and drives fine and I just replaced the battery and mass air flow meter.

Looking for thoughts, on just driving it or, do some work and spend some money first.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDefinitely either change or at least put a fresh fuel pump in the trunk if you're ok with a roadside swap. I was lucky enough to show symptoms instead of a sudden failure, but most E46 owners are not. I think that's the only time bomb in these cars though...well...outside of the cooling system...

And the fuel filter would be a good idea for gas mileage alone.

[san]

We’ll be taking a 1,800 mile road trip this summer and I’m playing with the idea, of taking the ZHP. The car is nearing 160K and most maintenance is current. Things that I haven’t done are the fuel pump and filer and the PVC system.

The car runs and drives fine and I just replaced the battery and mass air flow meter.

Looking for thoughts, on just driving it or, do some work and spend some money first.


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I’ve done quite a few >1000 miles road trips on my zhp. As Nate said, replacing the fuel pump is a good idea. I’d also think about replacing the radiator due to age. I’ve replaced mine at 125k miles (176k now) because it was just before summer and I had a lot of road trips planned and I didn’t want to be stranded. My thinking was, I needed to replace it sooner or later so it wasn’t a question of saving money and since I bought it from fcp, I don’t have to pay for it again...


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[Oltorf]

Will a door trim panel from a '00 fit an '05 330i?

[ZHPizza]

Will a door trim panel from a '00 fit an '05 330i?Yup

[BMWCurves]

Anyone have recommendations for a bluetooth OBD dongle? I finally got around to getting Torque for my Xtrons head unit.

[ZHPizza]

Anyone have recommendations for a bluetooth OBD dongle? I finally got around to getting Torque for my Xtrons head unit.This one plays well with my xtrons and is low profile enough that I just leave it in the port

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T5G53ZM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_-mNICb15B69PP

[BMWCurves]

Perfect, thanks! What do you do with the flap covering the OBDII port? Just let that sh*t dangle?

[704sw]

Perfect, thanks! What do you do with the flap covering the OBDII port? Just let that sh*t dangle?

Pop’er off and put it in your drawer of miscellaneous car parts.

[BMWCurves]

Pop’er off and put it in your drawer of miscellaneous car parts.

https://i.imgur.com/Fv1GiU6.gif

Try basement.

[704sw]

https://i.imgur.com/Fv1GiU6.gif

Try basement.

Lol well, yes...but I assumed we all had that one random place, completely separated from the main stash, full of pieces you keep meaning to organize with the main stash but never do.

For me that’s the drawer to the left of the fridge. OBD2 flappy boi? Check. A litany of shitty LED bulbs for the interior? Yup. The original crappy screws for the aFe airbox cover I’ve since replaced? Those are there too. And for some reason a sleeve of Titleist demo balls from their test program [emoji2371]

[ZHPizza]

Pop’er off and put it in your drawer of miscellaneous car parts.
Lol well, yes...but I assumed we all had that one random place, completely separated from the main stash, full of pieces you keep meaning to organize with the main stash but never do.

For me that’s the drawer to the left of the fridge. OBD2 flappy boi? Check. A litany of shitty LED bulbs for the interior? Yup. The original crappy screws for the aFe airbox cover I’ve since replaced? Those are there too. And for some reason a sleeve of Titleist demo balls from their test program [emoji2371]I endorse both parts of this response

[ZHPizza]

Anybody else drop a gd sunroof on their head today? No? Just me?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/bbb522cf2039bd6c4092421ab84523b9.jpg

[ComradeNick]

Anybody else drop a gd sunroof on their head today? No? Just me?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/bbb522cf2039bd6c4092421ab84523b9.jpgLmao how does that even happen? If it makes you feel better I pulled my whole shifter knob out in the parking lot.

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[ZHPizza]

Lmao how does that even happen? If it makes you feel better I pulled my whole shifter knob out in the parking lot.

Sent from my SM-G973U using TapatalkTryna delete this bitch but it is a bear without an extra set of hands

My prop did more harm than goodhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/a98228dc251befd9a9b3b05f6c7f63c6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/943a18e864c3fa70b7dfb27e0580148a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/6a07fb4cefb7675e918a4a26aa6994b6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/54995013fd98907e5d5381d0a4031acb.jpg

[ComradeNick]

Tryna delete this bitch but it is a bear without an extra set of hands

My prop did more harm than goodhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/a98228dc251befd9a9b3b05f6c7f63c6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/943a18e864c3fa70b7dfb27e0580148a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/6a07fb4cefb7675e918a4a26aa6994b6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/54995013fd98907e5d5381d0a4031acb.jpgOo that looks cool, what are you putting in its place, cf or just a painted roof?

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[DeathTrap]

Oo that looks cool, what are you putting in its place, cf or just a painted roof?

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[ZHPizza]

Oo that looks cool, what are you putting in its place, cf or just a painted roof?

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This. A sunroof plug? That's about 40 lbs of weight gone right?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkTrying to fit up a cheap plug from Cliq Tuning now. It fits, but will definitely need some adjustments.


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/1ce45f916594c2c3155ae965175adf71.jpg

Edit: looks like about 35lbs but I'll be adding the plug and some foam sound blocker so probably 30lbs removed from the roof [emoji106]

[DeathTrap]

So....the guy claims it's stuck in 2nd gear. Should I low ball him? It's been up for like a year. I don't think these transmissions actually die, but the SMG components around them do.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/457e3832c5068a4a217eaec123dde87b.jpg

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[fredo]

If you believe it can be repaired, I say offer 100 dlls and call it a day. :dunno

[704sw]

Ate you trying to retrofit an SMG to your car?

[YoitsTmac]

Be aware that you will need a bell housing to sell it as a manual. The SMG doesn’t return to center IIRC

[DeathTrap]

Yeah, it would have to either be machined or a manual BH swapped. Offered $100, he said he can get more from parts. That's fine with me [emoji4]

No SMG conversion, maybe a potential quick flip? Well a would-have-been flip.

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[san]

Any “while I’m in there” parts I can take care of when I’m replacing the oil pan gasket?

I am going to replace the fcabs since the current ones have about 70k miles on them but I cant really think of anything else I can replace...

I’m still not sure when/where I’ll replace it yet but I thought I’d order the parts and keep em ready...


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[704sw]

Any “while I’m in there” parts I can take care of when I’m replacing the oil pan gasket?

I am going to replace the fcabs since the current ones have about 70k miles on them but I cant really think of anything else I can replace...

I’m still not sure when/where I’ll replace it yet but I thought I’d order the parts and keep em ready...


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Steering coupler? I think it has to be undone to drop the subframe.

[san]

Steering coupler? I think it has to be undone to drop the subframe.

Hadn’t thought of that one and it was never replaced. Thanks Spencer!


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[DeathTrap]

The oil pump pressure regulator o-rings, and the spring and the pickup tube orings and gasket... since you're in there.

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[az3579]

Now would also be a good time to install an oil pan baffle if you track or autocross your car, as well as getting that oil pump nut addressed.

[704sw]

Now would also be a good time to install an oil pan baffle if you track or autocross your car, as well as getting that oil pump nut addressed.

Is there a better/different option than the pump nut with the wire through it? I need to start planning my OPG job too.

[az3579]

Is there a better/different option than the pump nut with the wire through it? I need to start planning my OPG job too.

Well, you could just tack weld the nut itself, or replace the pump with one of the aftermarket solutions. Or, you could be like me and not worry about it, because the vast majority of the cars won't ever have the problem. :)

If I do drop the pan, I will probably do the safety wire option, in case it ever needs to be replaced.


I remember reading somewhere that the real fix is to replace the harmonic balancer with an aftermarket solution. I think it said the harmonics at a certain RPM cause the nut to back out. I also read that the ZHPs have a nut with Loctite on it, but not really sure how true any of this is.

[DeathTrap]

The ZHP but DOES have a different P/N, and I think the standard E46 guys use it as an upgrade

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[Vas]

The numerous oil pan gasket jobs I have done for people I ask them to order

Oil pan gasket - Genuine BMW
Oil Pan dipstick o-ring - Genuine BMW
Engine Mounts and trans mounts - upgrade to M3
Steering Coupler
Oil Level Sensor - most people never replace these
Front Sway bar bushings

Not once have I encountered on the zhp cars the oil pump nut being loose or needing to be wired. This was on both low mileage cars and higher mileage examples.

You can do an oil pan baffle but that is more downtime and requires having it welded into the pan.

[ZHPizza]

I think I remember seeing that the zhp's got red loctite on that nut, which means you probably won't be able to get it off with non-flame-shooting tools.

[san]

The numerous oil pan gasket jobs I have done for people I ask them to order

Oil pan gasket - Genuine BMW
Oil Pan dipstick o-ring - Genuine BMW
Engine Mounts and trans mounts - upgrade to M3
Steering Coupler
Oil Level Sensor - most people never replace these
Front Sway bar bushings

Not once have I encountered on the zhp cars the oil pump nut being loose or needing to be wired. This was on both low mileage cars and higher mileage examples.

You can do an oil pan baffle but that is more downtime and requires having it welded into the pan.

Thanks for list Vas! I replaced the tranny mounts with m3 and have the engine mounts in storage from the past 2 years! Just haven’t had the space (read garage) to get it done but the leaky oil pan gasket is forcing my hand...

Re baffle: Excellent suggestion but I have no contacts here in MI unfortunately. So might have to skip that for now...

Appreciate all the inputs all!


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[NYRhockey]

What's a good product to remove glue from glass and plastic? i had been using a phone holder on my windshield but when leaving work today i arrived to my car to see it had fallen off and the glue had melted so i have a ring on my windshield (with about an inch of drip) and when it fell, the suction cup part (with the glue on it) landed by the cubby where the cigarette lighter is. I tried wiping it with a wet paper towel but did not do a whole lot.

[John in VA]

What's a good product to remove glue from glass and plastic?
Use a razor blade on the glass. Goof-off or Goo-gone might work on the plastic, but the soft-touch finish is quite delicate.

[fredo]

I’ve used goo-gone on the windshield with good results.

[704sw]

Use a razor blade on the glass. Hoof-off or Goo-gone might work on the plastic, but the soft-touch finish is quite delicate.

+1, a paint scraper should make quick work of it.

[az3579]

+1, a paint scraper should make quick work of it.

It's very messy with Goo-Gone though, so be prepared to spend a little time cleaning it up with rubbing alcohol or something like that.

[DeathTrap]

Hair dryer or heat gun to soften it up and a plastic scraper

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[BADCLOWN]

Can you buy the clear plastic face of an e46 M gauge cluster new? I found what I believe is a good deal on a cluster to fit in the ZHP, it’s a 24H code manual cluster

[az3579]

Can you buy the clear plastic face of an e46 M gauge cluster new?

Nope.

[BADCLOWN]

Thanks for the clarification, that’s stupid lol

[ZHPizza]

Nope.
Thanks for the clarification, that’s stupid lolBut do the m & non-m share faces?

[az3579]

But do the m & non-m share faces?

Yeah, they are the same. The cluster's physical shape is the same, so is the front panel.

[BADCLOWN]

Will this setup work with BMWP front brakes:

Front: 18x9 ET 35
Rear: 18x10 ET 45


I’m terrible and have no knowledge of what fits and what doesn’t with ETs

[704sw]

Will this setup work with BMWP front brakes:

Front: 18x9 ET 35
Rear: 18x10 ET 45


I’m terrible and have no knowledge of what fits and what doesn’t with ETs

What model wheels? The concavity will impact a little bit but I cannot imagine a scenario where ET35 isn’t enough clearance.

[BADCLOWN]

BBS LM, do you think the rears will fit without fender modification?

[sillieidiot]

i'm pretty sure the rear needs some modifications unless you're not that low.

[Sockethead]

Anybody know where I can get a decent aluminum oil filler cap?

I got one from ECS and it doesn’t fit

[Sockethead]

Anybody know where I can get a decent aluminum oil filler cap?

I got one from ECS and it doesn’t fit

No one?

[704sw]

No one?

What’s the benefit of an aluminum one?

[Sockethead]

Nothing but looks.
I’ve added a few polished pieces to the car and I have a Dinan CF valve cover. The plastic cap would look out of place.

[DeathTrap]

Nothing but looks.
I’ve added a few polished pieces to the car and I have a Dinan CF valve cover. The plastic cap would look out of place.Baller. That thing is going for 1.5k on eBay.

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[Sockethead]

Really? I paid $400 for it... perhaps I should sell if for a profit...

[704sw]

Nothing but looks.


Looking better is a benefit in my book!

[DeathTrap]

Yay or nay on 18" style 313 for $900?
Rear tires are shot....they look like cheap all-seasons "Mayrun" somethings.

I got a set of used Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ in my cart right now for $400

So a total of $1300 for a decent set of wheels and tires, plus install? Deal or nah?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/70099f1cdf3480faf9440169bf3a5955.jpg

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[fredo]

I would pass on these wheels. But I may be the wrong person to ask. I'm positive style 135 is the best for our ZHP cars. :dunno

[704sw]

Yay or nay on 18" style 313 for $900?
Rear tires are shot....they look like cheap all-seasons "Mayrun" somethings.

I got a set of used Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ in my cart right now for $400

So a total of $1300 for a decent set of wheels and tires, plus install? Deal or nah?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/70099f1cdf3480faf9440169bf3a5955.jpg

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May not be an issue on the 18s but I know people had a lot of issues with the 19” Style 313s breaking. I think $900 for a set of secondhand OE wheels with garbage tires is pretty steep.

[DeathTrap]

I kind of felt that it wouldn't be "right" to put these on the ZHP. They are very open, and without a BBK wouldn't look as good as they could be. The wheels by themselves look great, but I'm a sucker for 5-spokes and the machined look.

My old wheels cracked so I'm no stranger to that lol. I'll hold off on what would probably be more of a quick fix than anything.

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[ZHPizza]

May not be an issue on the 18s but I know people had a lot of issues with the 19” Style 313s breaking. I think $900 for a set of secondhand OE wheels with garbage tires is pretty steep.

+1

I don't think they look right on the e46 either. And trust me, I LOVE a clean 5 spoke wheel on these cars. Just not that one.

Now Style 224 or Style 264....ooh gurl....

[DeathTrap]

These are my goal wheels. :droolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/ff9a3fd6026940e8b764aa4cc62570b4.jpg

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[stephenkirsh]

You guys ever change these green Riggs on the oil filter? New in photo.

I just changed them on my wife’s ZSP. 100k. They still looked decent.

35037

[ZHPizza]

You guys ever change these green Riggs on the oil filter? New in photo.

I just changed them on my wife’s ZSP. 100k. They still looked decent.

35037I was actually just thinking about those tonight during an oil change. I remember changing the lower o ring every time on my E36. Guess those green bois is tough because mine looked fine too.

[az3579]

You guys ever change these green Riggs on the oil filter? New in photo.

I just changed them on my wife’s ZSP. 100k. They still looked decent.

35037

Interestingly the Mann 925/4x oil filter comes with one of the rings, but not the other. A friend of mine brought it up and we realized they're forgetting to include the other ring in the kits.

[704sw]

Interestingly the Mann 925/4x oil filter comes with one of the rings, but not the other. A friend of mine brought it up and we realized they're forgetting to include the other ring in the kits.

I’ve never found one in my Mann kits [emoji2371]

[Vas]

I never seen them as part of the Mann oil filter. However fcpeuro includes both of them as part of their oil change kit. So I replace them everytime.

[az3579]

I never seen them as part of the Mann oil filter. However fcpeuro includes both of them as part of their oil change kit. So I replace them everytime.

Oh, maybe it's an FCP thing. That's probably why I keep seeing one of them included.

[704sw]

Does any have experience with the Ventus S1 Noble2 tires? My PSS are nearing the end of their life and because winter weather is more common in the new city (but not bad enough to justify snows) I’m going with A/S rubber this time.

I know the Pilot A/S3+ is the gold standard, but I really like my Hankook 200TWs so I’m considering giving their A/S tires a shot. The price is very attractive, there’s a rebate, and the warranty is actually better than Michelin or Nate’s beloved Cooper.

[Vas]

Does any have experience with the Ventus S1 Noble2 tires? My PSS are nearing the end of their life and because winter weather is more common in the new city (but not bad enough to justify snows) I’m going with A/S rubber this time.

I know the Pilot A/S3+ is the gold standard, but I really like my Hankook 200TWs so I’m considering giving their A/S tires a shot. The price is very attractive, there’s a rebate, and the warranty is actually better than Michelin or Nate’s beloved Cooper.What about the Bridgestone a/s re760?

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[stephenkirsh]

I never seen them as part of the Mann oil filter. However fcpeuro includes both of them as part of their oil change kit. So I replace them everytime.

I use the Mann kits and they’re not included. Got them separately.

My dad said one comes in the kit for his n52 e61.

[Vas]

I use the Mann kits and they’re not included. Got them separately.

My dad said one comes in the kit for his n52 e61.Last kit I got a week ago from FCP Euro was the liqui moly oil change kit. The 2 green o-rings were included in a separate small bag.

The Mann oil filter only had the crush ring and o-ring for the housing.

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[704sw]

What about the Bridgestone a/s re760?

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From what I can tell the 760 is a summer tire, but the 980 is an A/S. Interestingly the Bridgestone warranty doesn’t say anything about staggered fitments.

[Vas]

Sorry. I meant the re980as.

Here they are in a 235/40/18 on a 8.5" apex arc8. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190503/301a4a5a7bd3de532c2f491d8c04bc06.jpg

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[704sw]

Sorry. I meant the re980as.

Here they are in a 235/40/18 on a 8.5" apex arc8. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190503/301a4a5a7bd3de532c2f491d8c04bc06.jpg

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How do you like them? If I remember right you’re ~1.5hrs north of me so weather is pretty similar. With the $70 rebate they’re a pretty good price.

[Vas]

How do you like them? If I remember right you’re ~1.5hrs north of me so weather is pretty similar. With the $70 rebate they’re a pretty good price.Correct.

They are quite and the grip is good for an all season tire. Only gripe is they ride kinda firm.

But they are mounted on my mom's sedan and she has no complaints. Good tire for the price.

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[704sw]

Correct.

They are quite and the grip is good for an all season tire. Only gripe is they ride kinda firm.

But they are mounted on my mom's sedan and she has no complaints. Good tire for the price.

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With my suspension setup I’m used to firm. As long as they can handle 1-2” of white stuff, I’m too low to drive in anything more.

[Vas]

With my suspension setup I’m used to firm. As long as they can handle 1-2” of white stuff, I’m too low to drive in anything more.You will be fine then

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[san]

With my suspension setup I’m used to firm. As long as they can handle 1-2” of white stuff, I’m too low to drive in anything more.

I used to have continental dws06 tires and drove a few times on 1”-2” of snow without any issues. They also last quite well.


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[NYRhockey]

Any mafiosos in MD? Just placed an order for a new Wrangler down in Gaithesburg and wife and i will be flying down to get it late May - early June


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[BADCLOWN]

These are my goal wheels. :droolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/ff9a3fd6026940e8b764aa4cc62570b4.jpg

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Wheel goals......THATS MY CAR GOAL! I love that color on any M car. Those look like Fikse wheels, love them as well.

[fredo]

Any mafiosos in MD? Just placed an order for a new Wrangler down in Gaithesburg and wife and i will be flying down to get it late May - early June


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Congrats on the Wrangler ! Hope you can meet up with a fellow mafioso over there.

[az3579]

Interestingly the Bridgestone warranty doesn’t say anything about staggered fitments.

From what I've seen, tire manufacturers don't really want to warranty staggered fitments because they can't be rotated. I don't blame 'em; you can get a few thousand more out of them if you rotate them.


Michelin I think halves the warranty on staggered tires, and some don't even warranty them. It looks like Bridgestone does the same thing as Michelin. From their warranty guide:



For tires used on staggered fitments (vehicles with differentsize tires between the front and rear); the front tires will havethe full mileage warranty (if available) and the rear tires willhave one-half of the stated mileage warranty (if available)

https://www.bridgestonetire.com/content/dam/bst/PDF/US%20Warranty%20Details_Effective%2001012019.pdf

[DeathTrap]

Wheel goals......THATS MY CAR GOAL! I love that color on any M car. Those look like Fikse wheels, love them as well.Yep, those are the FM-5s. I had some Fikse Aro on my Accord before she was stolen. I got them for like 1k...stupid deal right? I want another set, need to finish where I left off.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190503/d900356cb3581290740959bed9d37106.jpg

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[Sockethead]

So the M2 competition came with Michelin PSS.
I thought I remember reading that they are discontinued? Replaced by the 4s?
I still see PSS for sale everywhere ...

[san]

So the M2 competition came with Michelin PSS.
I thought I remember reading that they are discontinued? Replaced by the 4s?
I still see PSS for sale everywhere ...

When I spoke to a Michelin rep at MTrack days in 2017, he mentioned that they will continue to build them for at least 3 more years due to contractual obligations. He also said they will phase them out slowly with OE tires being the last to disappear. Basically Michelin should continue to make the tires available for at least 3 more years after the vehicle production had ended...


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[Sockethead]

Hmm I don’t know if I am go through a set of rears in three years with the low mileage I’m running on my car, I’m running staggard.
Perhaps I’ll go for the 4s
Actually, if that was 2017, they’ll be gone in a year...

[Vas]

So the M2 competition came with Michelin PSS.
I thought I remember reading that they are discontinued? Replaced by the 4s?
I still see PSS for sale everywhere ...

I need to get (2) PSS (235/40/18) . Where have you seen them for sale?

[ComradeNick]

Hmm I don’t know if I am go through a set of rears in three years with the low mileage I’m running on my car, I’m running staggard.
Perhaps I’ll go for the 4s
Actually, if that was 2017, they’ll be gone in a year...From what I hear the 4s is a direct upgrade over the pss so you wont be missing out.

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[Sockethead]

I need to get (2) PSS (235/40/18) . Where have you seen them for sale?

Tire Rack

[Vas]

Tire Rack

Gotcha. Maybe I missed them in the size I need for Ol'Red

[Sockethead]

I viewed by car model

[ZHPizza]

I need to get (2) PSS (235/40/18) . Where have you seen them for sale?Vas I'm pretty sure I saw someone selling this exact pair on m3forum

[Vas]

Vas I'm pretty sure I saw someone selling this exact pair on m3forum

Thanks for the heads up. Will take a look into it

[holyc0w]

What type of pants would be the least abrasive on the alcantara seats? Some nice Ferrari track pants?

[704sw]

What type of pants would be the least abrasive on the alcantara seats? Some nice Ferrari track pants?

Leggings, but idk if that’s “your thing” or not.

[DeathTrap]

I'm going to say nylon. Or wrap the seat in Saran wrap

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[ZHPizza]

The actual seating area of the Alcantara seats is a resilient fabric, so no need to worry about clothing wear during normal driving. What gets rekt on those seats is the bolsters from dragging your booty across them during ingress/egress. I had a 200k mile sedan with Alcantara in great condition because the owners were all careful not to drag on the bolsters.

[704sw]

What gets rekt on those seats is the bolsters from dragging your booty across them during ingress/egress. I had a 200k mile sedan with Alcantara in great condition because the owners were all careful not to drag on the bolsters.

I think sedans are easier to get in/out of. You can get the sedan doors open farther than those long ass coupe doors in the same amount of space

[ZHPizza]

I think sedans are easier to get in/out of. You can get the sedan doors open farther than those long ass coupe doors in the same amount of space100%

[ELCID86]

You guys ever change these green Riggs on the oil filter? New in photo.

I just changed them on my wife’s ZSP. 100k. They still looked decent.

35037

Bruce told me about changing them a few years back. I’d say it’s not needed every time (as some ppl have never done them...) but perhaps every few changes.

[tomnobes]

I'm seeing if any of y'all have opinions before I go ahead and purchase a new head unit. These are the three Eonons I'm looking at
1. GA9350~$300 and has the newest Android 9.0 pie with 2GB RAM.
2. GA9250B~$250 with the Android 8.1 Oreo and 2GB Ram.
3. GA9150B~$200 with the oldest of the three, Android 8.0 Oreo with 4GB RAM.
My main dilemma is that the older (and cheaper unit) has more RAM. I know technology ages really fast too so just not sure if I should get the newer one with less RAM or save some money and get the older unit that has double the RAM... any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!

[ComradeNick]

I'm seeing if any of y'all have opinions before I go ahead and purchase a new head unit. These are the three Eonons I'm looking at
1. GA9350~$300 and has the newest Android 9.0 pie with 2GB RAM.
2. GA9250B~$250 with the Android 8.1 Oreo and 2GB Ram.
3. GA9150B~$200 with the oldest of the three, Android 8.0 Oreo with 4GB RAM.
My main dilemma is that the older (and cheaper unit) has more RAM. I know technology ages really fast too so just not sure if I should get the newer one with less RAM or save some money and get the older unit that has double the RAM... any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!I'd say go for the newest one possible, 9.0 should be a direct upgrade as well as bt 5.0. I dont really see why you need a lot of ram, you wont really open more than 2 or 3 programs at once anyway.

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[az3579]

Definitely double the RAM. Oreo isn't that old anyway; most Android apps still support even Android 6.

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[san]

I’m planning to replace the front brakes on my zhp this weekend and I’m planning to use the 50s kid video as reference. I once helped a friend replace pads on his zhp few years ago but is there anything I should know before I jump in? Appreciate any tips!


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[pedro2u]

I miss the 50skid videos, he just disappeared

When I did rotors and pads on mine, I found them no different than most of the cars on the planet! Hopefully a no surprises job for you

[ZHPizza]

I’m planning to replace the front brakes on my zhp this weekend and I’m planning to use the 50s kid video as reference. I once helped a friend replace pads on his zhp few years ago but is there anything I should know before I jump in? Appreciate any tips!


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It's pretty straightforward. Might have some trouble pushing the piston back into the bore, but there's some tricks about for that.

[san]

It's pretty straightforward. Might have some trouble pushing the piston back into the bore, but there's some tricks about for that.

I was going to rent the brake caliper tool from auto zone. Anything else I might need?


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[san]

I miss the 50skid videos, he just disappeared

When I did rotors and pads on mine, I found them no different than most of the cars on the planet! Hopefully a no surprises job for you

Thanks!

Yup, his DIY videos are probably the best ones for our cars because he doesn’t have any fancy tools so we can relate to how he goes about doing things...


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[pedro2u]

I would just use a big c-clamp if you have one. That's what I do. In fact, even before pulling off the caliper, a big screwdriver leveraged between the surface of the old pad (on the piston side of the rotor) and the rotor can usually easily push the piston all the way in. Makes the caliper easier to remove afterwards too

[ComradeNick]

So when I've been starting my car recently I've noticed it kinda jumps when starting, as if all the fuel in the engine goes off at once instead of smoothly. No problems running or idling. Only thing is I recently had a system too lean code pop up, but I'm pretty sure thats b/c I didn't tighten the air box properly. Tightened the screw, cleared the code and it hasn't been back since.

TL;DR: is it normal for our cars to have rough starts?

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[sillieidiot]

I was going to rent the brake caliper tool from auto zone. Anything else I might need?


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Just use a large c-clamp. I would leave the pad that is attached the to piston on so that you could use it as a contact point for the c-clamp to push the piston back. Other than that, maybe just use some liquid wrench on the hex bolt that holds the rotor. You could buy some extras of that if you end up stripping them somehow.

I know most people take the guide pins off then take the caliper off, then the bracket. But I just take the entire thing with the bracket off in one go. it's a tiny bit more finicky to put the pad back on, but it still saves me a ton of the time not having to deal with aligning the pins back later. Although if you're only doing pads, then don't take the bracket off lol

[BADCLOWN]

Does anyone have a list of the options that can be programmed to our cars and the LCMs? Triple blink, brake force, etc

[az3579]

Does anyone have a list of the options that can be programmed to our cars and the LCMs? Triple blink, brake force, etc

This is my list:



Daytime Running Lights US
GED_FL_ALS
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Daytime Running Lights US Brightness
DRL_DIMMUNG
LSZ
wert_01 / wert_02 / wert_03 / wert_04


Daytime Running Lights ECE
TAGFAHRLICHT_ECE
LSZ
aktiv / (nicht_aktiv)


Dimmed front corner lights as DRL
DRL_BLK_VORN_GEDIMMT
LSZ
(nicht_aktiv) / aktiv


Low beams as DRL
DAUERFAHRLICHT_US
LSZ
(nicht_aktiv) / aktiv


Bi-Xenon lights for flash-to-pass
LH_MIT_BIX
LSZ
(nicht_aktiv) / aktiv


Lights switch off on driver's door opening (LCM 4.7 only)
SL_AUS_BEI_FA_TUER_AUF
LSZ
(nicht_aktiv) / aktiv


Rear daytime running lights (LCM 4.0+)
FL_DRL_MIT_RL
LSZ
(nicht_aktiv) / aktiv


Front corner lights
SIDEMARKER_US
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Fog lights on with high beams (fog lights and high beams not on together)
FL_UND_NSW_NICHT_GLEICHZ
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Halogen high beams on with Xenon high beams
PWM_WERT2_FL_BIXENON
LSZ
wert_01 / (wert_02)


Hazard Light Behavior:
BLINKIMPULS_WARNBLK
LSZ
wert_01 / (wert_02) / wert_03 / wert_04


One-touch blink turn signals (LCM 4.0+)
CYCL_TI_BLK
LSZ
(einmal) / zweimal / dreimal / viermal / funfmal / sechsmal / siebenmal


Cold testing of high beam bulbs (inside bowls)
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_FL
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Warm testing of high beam bulbs (inside bowls)
WARMUEBERWACHUNG_FL
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Cold testing of front turn signal bulbs
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_BLK_VO
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Warm testing of front turn signal bulbs
WARMUEBERWACHUNG_BLK_VO
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Cold testing of rear turn signal bulbs
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_BLK_HI
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Warm testing of rear turn signal bulbs
WARMUEBERWACHUNG_BLK_HI
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Cold testing of rear parking lights (left)
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_LI
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Warm testing of rear parking light (left)
WARMUEBERWACHUNG_SL_LI
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Cold testing of rear parking light (right)
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_RE
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Warm testing of rear parking light (right)
WARMUEBERWACHUNG_SL_RE
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Cold testing of brake lights
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_BL
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Warm testing of brake lights
WARMUEBERWACHUNG_BL_MI
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Brake lights replace burned turn signal
BL_ERSETZT_DEFEKT_BLK
LSZ
aktiv / (nicht_aktiv)


Brake force display (Stage 2 + 3)
See E46 BFD tab
LSZ



Enable rear foglight (rear trunk parking light as rear fog)
PWM_WERT2_ALS_SL_AUSGANG
LSZ
(wert_01) / wert_02


Rear left trunk parking light as fog
STANDLICHT_ALS_NSL_LINKS
LSZ
(nicht_aktiv) / aktiv


Rear right trunk parking light as fog
STANDLICHT_ALS_NSL_RECHTS
LSZ
(nicht_aktiv) / aktiv


Home Lights - Low beams
HEIMLEUCHTEN_AL
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Home Lights - Brake lights
HEIMLEUCHTEN_BL
LSZ
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


Home Lights - fog lights (front)
HEIMLEUCHTEN_NSW
LSZ
aktiv / (nicht_aktiv)





BFD settings:



Function Description
String
Options (Default)


BFD Stage 2 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 1?)
BFD_SW1_STUFE2
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 2 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 2?)
BFD_SW2_STUFE2
aktiv / (nicht_aktiv)


BFD Stage 2 activation using ABS
BFD_ABS_STUFE2
(aktiv) / nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 1?)
BFD_SW1_STUFE3
aktiv / (nicht_aktiv)


BFD Stage 3 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 2?)
BFD_SW2_STUFE3
aktiv / (nicht_aktiv)


BFD Stage 3 activation using ABS sensor
BFD_ABS_STUFE3
aktiv / (nicht_aktiv)


Outer tail lights blink during Stage 3 as well
BLST1_BLST3
aktiv / (nicht_aktiv)







To enable extra brake light on hard stops and blinking lights on ABS stops with additional lights, change the following settings:




BFD Stage 2 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 1?)
BFD_SW1_STUFE2
aktiv


BFD Stage 2 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 2?)
BFD_SW2_STUFE2
aktiv


BFD Stage 2 activation using ABS
BFD_ABS_STUFE2
nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 1?)
BFD_SW1_STUFE3
nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 2?)
BFD_SW2_STUFE3
nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using ABS sensor
BFD_ABS_STUFE3
aktiv


Outer tail lights blink during Stage 3 as well
BLST1_BLST3
aktiv







To enable flashing brake lights on hard stops and onward, change the following settings:




BFD Stage 2 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 1?)
BFD_SW1_STUFE2
nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 2 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 2?)
BFD_SW2_STUFE2
nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 2 activation using ABS
BFD_ABS_STUFE2
aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 1?)
BFD_SW1_STUFE3
aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 2?)
BFD_SW2_STUFE3
aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using ABS sensor
BFD_ABS_STUFE3
aktiv


Outer tail lights blink during Stage 3 as well
BLST1_BLST3
aktiv







Stock settings - extra brake lights on hard stops and forward




BFD Stage 2 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 1?)
BFD_SW1_STUFE2
aktiv


BFD Stage 2 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 2?)
BFD_SW2_STUFE2
nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 2 activation using ABS
BFD_ABS_STUFE2
aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 1?)
BFD_SW1_STUFE3
nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using Deceleration Sensor (Sensor 2?)
BFD_SW2_STUFE3
nicht_aktiv


BFD Stage 3 activation using ABS sensor
BFD_ABS_STUFE3
nicht_aktiv


Outer tail lights blink during Stage 3 as well
BLST1_BLST3
nicht_aktiv

[BADCLOWN]

Thank you much

[DeathTrap]

What do you all think about Corvette fitment, 17 in front and 18 in back, on the ZHP? No reason for this question...No reason at all...

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[ZHPizza]

What do you all think about Corvette fitment, 17 in front and 18 in back, on the ZHP? No reason for this question...No reason at all...

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkI think one of the things that makes the E46 so aesthetically pleasing is the balance in the design. That would be thrown way off with different size wheels front & rear. Really only works on hot wheels cars.

[stephenkirsh]

I think one of the things that makes the E46 so aesthetically pleasing is the balance in the design. That would be thrown way off with different size wheels front & rear. Really only works on hot wheels cars.

I ran 245/40-17 fronts and 245/45-17 at the rears for a while.

The rake it creates looked pretty cool to me. It was on stock suspension. All wheels were the same size, though.

[Sockethead]

Can anyone take a top and side pic of their exhaust tips in relation to the diffuser? Maybe even measure for me?
They are sticking out too far on my custom muffler and I'm going to have them moved back but I need reference point...

[DeathTrap]

I had these on hand.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190524/4562ecd0d0a7e5683bef062896162081.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190524/5c8446855b67cba2c98f8272376429f1.jpg

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[704sw]

Can anyone take a top and side pic of their exhaust tips in relation to the diffuser? Maybe even measure for me?
They are sticking out too far on my custom muffler and I'm going to have them moved back but I need reference point...

I know Tapatalk image compression will be garbage, but hopefully this helps. Based on DeathTrap’s pictures my Magnaflow tips sit a little further in than OE.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190524/48884f088f91a0d532c6de12f0da5886.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190524/7fa46bbec4b47edeb25e5aec5a4e9c2e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190524/f141c4fd2dde5b2000a618f2b70a5ab7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190524/4031973130d99c2415abfcf520cecfb6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190524/b94eee207d760e05433f40b4b00b4b84.jpg

[DeathTrap]

I ran 245/40-17 fronts and 245/45-17 at the rears for a while.

The rake it creates looked pretty cool to me. It was on stock suspension. All wheels were the same size, though.I like rake, it looks good on a larger car like the E38. It might be corny on the E46. I wish the seller was closer to do a test fit.

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[fredo]

I grabbed one of DeathTrap's pics, then added arrows to them. Orange = 20 mm. Yellow = 35 mm.

35175

[Sockethead]

Awesome! Thanks for the help fellas!

[az3579]

This is what I have for my Corsa exhaust, Rob. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190524/91d1398295b71ce157b0d7613ada9c82.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190524/badc7e8e237d3917f1c8270d0dd5abc8.jpg

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[Sockethead]

They stick out a lot further than the other two. That's about where mine are now... maybe slightly further. I want them tucked in a bit.
My Corsa was like Spencer's.

[Eugene]

Still need pics/measurements of OEM?

[Sockethead]

I think I'm good, thanks!

[704sw]

Those of you who have replaced/upgraded your sway bars, what did you do with your original ones? I’m not blessed with a ton of garage storage, and I’m kinda sick of them taking up space in the corner. I can’t imagine ever taking the 26/20 combo off this car...

[stephenkirsh]

I’ve sold a few of them. People with 323/325 want them as a cheap upgrade.

[Sockethead]

I've got sooo many parts laying around... probably all going to the scrap yard including the M2 stock exhaust with 200 miles on it... also Got full 135 exhaust system and OEM suspension going there too... just no time post on various sites and too much of a PITA to ship. I figure it all have value but we didn't really buy any of it so no real loss

[san]

Speaking of getting rid of parts - what do y’all do with used rotors?


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[Sockethead]

Scrap. Usually, shops will just let you toss them into their scrap pile. That kind of metal is worthless

[fredo]

Some months ago, I took old rotors to Autozone for recycle. They don't take them any more, and said "just put in the trash".

[san]

Thanks guys


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[Vas]

I found a local metal recycle.They pay per the pound of metal.

[704sw]

I’ve sold a few of them. People with 323/325 want them as a cheap upgrade.

Good idea, maybe someone reasonably local on E46f will want them.


I've got sooo many parts laying around... probably all going to the scrap yard including the M2 stock exhaust with 200 miles on it... also Got full 135 exhaust system and OEM suspension going there too... just no time post on various sites and too much of a PITA to ship. I figure it all have value but we didn't really buy any of it so no real loss

I’ve been reasonably good about getting rid of the stuff I know I’ll never put back on, either by selling or scrapping if it was rusty, but some stuff just slipped through the cracks.


Speaking of getting rid of parts - what do y’all do with used rotors?

If you know anyone who tracks see if they want them as spares. A lot of guys take old rotors in case one cracks they can still drive home. Or they’ll use them as weights to keep their canopy in the paddock from blowing away lol.

[az3579]

Speaking of getting rid of parts - what do y’all do with used rotors?


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I return them to FCP and get free new ones to replace them. :shifty

[san]

I return them to FCP and get free new ones to replace them. :shifty

That’s my plan for next time


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[JPMo]

So...Whats the best way to get some headlight assemblies into the car? I'm tired of struggling to get them in, especially the driver side. and Especially with the headlight washer trim pieces. There has to be some kind of secret. Please share your techniques

[ComradeNick]

So...Whats the best way to get some headlight assemblies into the car? I'm tired of struggling to get them in, especially the driver side. and Especially with the headlight washer trim pieces. There has to be some kind of secret. Please share your techniquesThe secret is you accept being sprayed by the blinker fluid dispenser.

If you can, drain your washer fluid, then pop off the trim from your headlight washer and catch the spillage that way you can put on the headlight w/o being rushed by the draining fluid. If you have everything off you first put in the headlight, then the trim, then the cap/trim for the washer.

If not, have someone hold the trim and cap together and put in the headlight from above.

Option three if you pull the cap off, let some spill while put in the headlight, trim, then put the cap on. Not the best option I've spilled my whole fluid reservoir trying to do it that way.

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[JPMo]

The secret is you accept being sprayed by the blinker fluid dispenser.

If you can, drain your washer fluid, then pop off the trim from your headlight washer and catch the spillage that way you can put on the headlight w/o being rushed by the draining fluid. If you have everything off you first put in the headlight, then the trim, then the cap/trim for the washer.

If not, have someone hold the trim and cap together and put in the headlight from above.

Option three if you pull the cap off, let some spill while put in the headlight, trim, then put the cap on. Not the best option I've spilled my whole fluid reservoir trying to do it that way.

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Thanks for the advice, I didn’t think to remove the washer nozzle cover piece so I think I’ll try that in the morning because I’m tired of wrestling with the washer arm and trim piece together. Thankfully, my headlight washing apparatus leaks so I corked it off. No wasting of the reservoir for me.

Do you attach the corner light assembly last?

Also any advice on how to position the headlight assembly to allow it to line up properly with the mounting bracket? That’s where I have the most trouble currently

[ComradeNick]

Thanks for the advice, I didn’t think to remove the washer nozzle cover piece so I think I’ll try that in the morning because I’m tired of wrestling with the washer arm and trim piece together. Thankfully, my headlight washing apparatus leaks so I corked it off. No wasting of the reservoir for me.

Do you attach the corner light assembly last?

Also any advice on how to position the headlight assembly to allow it to line up properly with the mounting bracket? That’s where I have the most trouble currentlyYeah if you have the large piece trim off the nozzle pops off really easily, with everything out you should line up your headlight with the 3 bolts that hold it in place, it will be a lot clearer and you'll most likely just do it by feel.

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[ComradeNick]

Thanks for the advice, I didn’t think to remove the washer nozzle cover piece so I think I’ll try that in the morning because I’m tired of wrestling with the washer arm and trim piece together. Thankfully, my headlight washing apparatus leaks so I corked it off. No wasting of the reservoir for me.

Do you attach the corner light assembly last?

Also any advice on how to position the headlight assembly to allow it to line up properly with the mounting bracket? That’s where I have the most trouble currentlyAnd yeah the order is: Headlight->large trim->nozzle->corner

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[stephenkirsh]

Headlight assemblies are like 4 bolts. I don’t have washers, but I swap them in 12 minutes. I had a friend time me once.

[ComradeNick]

Headlight assemblies are like 4 bolts. I don’t have washers, but I swap them in 12 minutes. I had a friend time me once.Washers add a whole new world of hurt, I watched a video somewhere of someone w/ the washers install the assembly keeping thevtrik on in like 40 seconds, blew my mind.

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[JPMo]

Yeah if you have the large piece trim off the nozzle pops off really easily, with everything out you should line up your headlight with the 3 bolts that hold it in place, it will be a lot clearer and you'll most likely just do it by feel.

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Thanks. For some reason the rear attachment point and bracket won’t align. There’s like a 2 inch gap and I can’t get to go away

[az3579]

So...Whats the best way to get some headlight assemblies into the car? I'm tired of struggling to get them in, especially the driver side. and Especially with the headlight washer trim pieces. There has to be some kind of secret. Please share your techniques


Thanks. For some reason the rear attachment point and bracket won’t align. There’s like a 2 inch gap and I can’t get to go away

What bracket are you referring to?

You're not detaching the bottom plastic bracket from the headlight, are you? That isn't necessary; just remove the two bolts on top of the headlight and the two on the bottom and the whole thing comes out as one piece with the plastic bracket attached to the bottom of the headlight.

[JPMo]

What bracket are you referring to?

You're not detaching the bottom plastic bracket from the headlight, are you? That isn't necessary; just remove the two bolts on top of the headlight and the two on the bottom and the whole thing comes out as one piece with the plastic bracket attached to the bottom of the headlight.I was referring the the headlight mounting bracket. I did have to remove the original bracket because I swapped from ZKW to AL, which had their own bracket. They're not interchangeable.

Thankfully, I got everything taken care of after I gave up and enlisted the help of professionals. Turns out, it was the new mounting bracket that was giving me issues. I should have kept it a little loose to get everything aligned properly before tightening it with an extension underneath the fastened headlight assembly. Also learned to put the lower trim after the headlights are installed.

I'm glad its done and I can't wait to go for a drive tonight and finally see.

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[ComradeNick]

I was referring the the headlight mounting bracket. I did have to remove the original bracket because I swapped from ZKW to AL, which had their own bracket. They're not interchangeable.

Thankfully, I got everything taken care of after I gave up and enlisted the help of professionals. Turns out, it was the new mounting bracket that was giving me issues. I should have kept it a little loose to get everything aligned properly before tightening it with an extension underneath the fastened headlight assembly. Also learned to put the lower trim after the headlights are installed.

I'm glad its done and I can't wait to go for a drive tonight and finally see.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using TapatalkGlad to hear you got through it

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[stephenkirsh]

Washers add a whole new world of hurt, I watched a video somewhere of someone w/ the washers install the assembly keeping thevtrik on in like 40 seconds, blew my mind.

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Oh.

Glad I don’t have to deal with those!

[Prestovie]

For some reason the last few times I've been at the pump the nozzle is clicking prematurely every time. 16.6gal tank and it stops at 13.5, then 14.2(keep in mind I drive until 60 or so miles left in the tank)
Anyone else have a similar issue? It's happened at multiple gas stations so it can't just be the nozzles at one. I'm too afraid to keep clicking it back on to try to get that full tank

[ZHPizza]

For some reason the last few times I've been at the pump the nozzle is clicking prematurely every time. 16.6gal tank and it stops at 13.5, then 14.2(keep in mind I drive until 60 or so miles left in the tank)
Anyone else have a similar issue? It's happened at multiple gas stations so it can't just be the nozzles at one. I'm too afraid to keep clicking it back on to try to get that full tankThis was common on the E36 too. Back the nozzle out like an inch and it'll work fine.

[JPMo]

For some reason the last few times I've been at the pump the nozzle is clicking prematurely every time. 16.6gal tank and it stops at 13.5, then 14.2(keep in mind I drive until 60 or so miles left in the tank)
Anyone else have a similar issue? It's happened at multiple gas stations so it can't just be the nozzles at one. I'm too afraid to keep clicking it back on to try to get that full tank

Yep, I had this happen to me a couple times. Its not every fill up though, so I'm not sure whats going on

[stephenkirsh]

Similar issue.

Sometimes if I support the weight of the handle, it helps.

[san]

For some reason the last few times I've been at the pump the nozzle is clicking prematurely every time. 16.6gal tank and it stops at 13.5, then 14.2(keep in mind I drive until 60 or so miles left in the tank)
Anyone else have a similar issue? It's happened at multiple gas stations so it can't just be the nozzles at one. I'm too afraid to keep clicking it back on to try to get that full tank

Had it happen to me once when I pushed the nozzle too much into the filler...



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[Prestovie]

This was common on the E36 too. Back the nozzle out like an inch and it'll work fine.

Cheers, will definitely try that next fill, it keeps messing up my Gas Tracker numbers lol

[az3579]

I noticed it's pump dependant for my car. I rarely have the issue because I go to the same gas station and pump every time where it always works, but on the odd occasion it'll do the premature click at other stations. There's one in particular that it always does it.

I'm fairly certain this is pump specific. For the places that do it, pulling the nozzle out a tiny bit is enough to let it fill up all the way.

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[tomnobes]

I'm looking to get a carfax report on a zhp for my cousin. What's the best way to do that? I know sometimes I've seen people who have paid for a few extra reports and was wondering if anyone had done that and what they would charge me. Thanks

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[Eugene]

I'm looking to get a carfax report on a zhp for my cousin. What's the best way to do that? I know sometimes I've seen people who have paid for a few extra reports and was wondering if anyone had done that and what they would charge me. Thanks

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I know a guy, PM me for his #

[BMWCurves]

Does anyone have a universal OBDII scanner they like? My family's Volvo has a check engine light on and we're looking to get a universal OBDII scanner than can work on a Volvo, a Subaru, and a BMW

[704sw]

Does anyone have a universal OBDII scanner they like? My family's Volvo has a check engine light on and we're looking to get a universal OBDII scanner than can work on a Volvo, a Subaru, and a BMW

Looking for iPhone compatible or Android?

[BMWCurves]

Looking for iPhone compatible or Android?

Either one! I have an iPhone but my dad's got an Android

[704sw]

Either one! I have an iPhone but my dad's got an Android

They’re pretty much all the same (I had a vGate something or other, ELM327 sticks out in my mind), but the iOS compatible ones seem to run on WiFi whereas the Android ones are Bluetooth. I think the general consensus is the scan utility apps on Android are better—Torque Pro being highly recommended.

[BMWCurves]

They’re pretty much all the same (I had a vGate something or other, ELM327 sticks out in my mind), but the iOS compatible ones seem to run on WiFi whereas the Android ones are Bluetooth. I think the general consensus is the scan utility apps on Android are better—Torque Pro being highly recommended.

Gotcha, thanks! The OBDII scanner realm seems like a market flush with a zillion products and it's tough to make heads or tails of what is the best. I also saw this BlueDriver Bluetooth OBDII scanner (https://www.amazon.com/BlueDriver-Bluetooth-Professional-iPhone-Android/dp/B00652G4TS) that has thousands of positive reviews on Amazon, but it is $90 vs a lot of others in the <$25 range. Is that basically all software associated with the scanner?

[Prestovie]

Anyone have any experience with fixing/replacing their volume knob? Mine was starting to stop giving me feedback from twisting it and now I can only turn on the radio by clicking the bottom of the knob 5-6 times. There's just a millimeter or two of space that you can wiggle it back and forth.
Easy fix?

[Vas]

Anyone have any experience with fixing/replacing their volume knob? Mine was starting to stop giving me feedback from twisting it and now I can only turn on the radio by clicking the bottom of the knob 5-6 times. There's just a millimeter or two of space that you can wiggle it back and forth.
Easy fix?

I fixed one before using this part

https://www.bavtekinc.com/do-it-yourself/e46-cd53

Link is there for the repair service. Not a terrible job

[Prestovie]

I fixed one before using this part

https://www.bavtekinc.com/do-it-yourself/e46-cd53

Link is there for the repair service. Not a terrible job

Woah, definitely wasn't expecting it to be a $30 part but thanks for the link! I'll be ordering it soon, we'll just see about that 20min install :fingerscrossed

[Vas]

Woah, definitely wasn't expecting it to be a $30 part but thanks for the link! I'll be ordering it soon, we'll just see about that 20min install :fingerscrossed

I took my time and could have done it faster but that timeframe is about right.

[YoitsTmac]

Saw a little exhaust talk earlier and hope I can quickly revive that. I have a magniflow muffler but it’s just too quiet and more importantly, I lost my rasp. Adding insult to injury, my exhaust tips have cracks and what seems like burns. So I. Removing the muffler and putting some new tips in.

I was wondering if anyone had a good exhaust tip recommendation or at least good vendors for my to browse. Thanks guys

[az3579]

Replaced my expansion tank for the 2nd time due to the drive belt running a hole through. I thought I fixed the radiator mounting the last time this happened but today I got to work and found all my coolant on the ground.

I have no idea why the bottom of my radiator keeps creeping toward the engine. Anyone else have this issue?

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[Chaplian]

Replaced my expansion tank for the 2nd time due to the drive belt running a hole through. I thought I fixed the radiator mounting the last time this happened but today I got to work and found all my coolant on the ground.

I have no idea why the bottom of my radiator keeps creeping toward the engine. Anyone else have this issue?

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What brand radiator? I had issues with my Behr radiator sitting/mounting correctly. It took me a while to get it mounted/sitting properly.

[Sockethead]

Saw a little exhaust talk earlier and hope I can quickly revive that. I have a magniflow muffler but it’s just too quiet and more importantly, I lost my rasp. Adding insult to injury, my exhaust tips have cracks and what seems like burns. So I. Removing the muffler and putting some new tips in.

I was wondering if anyone had a good exhaust tip recommendation or at least good vendors for my to browse. Thanks guys

Are you running g headers?
I have a Borla on my car now with a Magnaflow cat back and a muffled X pipe in place of the one that came with it. It’s pretty loud

[az3579]

What brand radiator? I had issues with my Behr radiator sitting/mounting correctly. It took me a while to get it mounted/sitting properly.I believe it's a Behr. But, upon further inspection, it's sitting properly in it's hooks on either side.

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[ZHPizza]

I believe it's a Behr. But, upon further inspection, it's sitting properly in it's hooks on either side.

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[az3579]

Engine/tranny mounts good?It's not the engine moving, it's the radiator.

Our running theory is the top screw thingies weren't holding the rad properly and allowed it to jump up on a bump and allow the bottom to walk out. Bought new ones and remounted everything. Hopefully that fixes it...

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[DeathTrap]

Lost to a 2019 Camaro SS....how many mods do I need to beat it? Thinking about ordering some stickers...

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[704sw]

Lost to a 2019 Camaro SS....how many mods do I need to beat it? Thinking about ordering some stickers...

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I’d start with an LS swap.

[DeathTrap]

I’d start with an LS swap.Ahhh. Fighting fire with fire. Always a good option.

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[YoitsTmac]

Are you running g headers?
I have a Borla on my car now with a Magnaflow cat back and a muffled X pipe in place of the one that came with it. It’s pretty loud

Not sure how I missed this. I’m waiting for my smog in the fall to put headers in. I know I’ll get more noise and rasp with headers (or I assume anyway), but right now it’s really bad considering I’m not stock. Volume is barely louder than stock and there’s less rasp than stock. Can’t invest in an entire exhaust right now unfortunately.

[Sockethead]

I’d wait until you get the headers to do anything to the exhaust. It’s going to be much louder. The stock ZHP exhaust sounds pretty damn good with headers IMO

[Sockethead]

I can send you a couple of video clips of my car with headers and stock exhaust. PM me you email address if you’d like

[stephenkirsh]

Lost to a 2019 Camaro SS....how many mods do I need to beat it? Thinking about ordering some stickers...

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S55 swap + tune

[YoitsTmac]

S55 swap + tune

If you’d settle for N55 it’s probably relatively feasible. Integration of the CAS has been proven to integrate with E46 body electronics. The E9x cluster I hear fits in the E46 housing relatively well. If you grab the automatic, the transmission computer for N54 was integrated into the transmission, I’m sure it’s the same for N55.

I love thinking of unique projects like this. My wallet is the limit.

[ComradeNick]

If you’d settle for N55 it’s probably relatively feasible. Integration of the CAS has been proven to integrate with E46 body electronics. The E9x cluster I hear fits in the E46 housing relatively well. If you grab the automatic, the transmission computer for N54 was integrated into the transmission, I’m sure it’s the same for N55.

I love thinking of unique projects like this. My wallet is the limit.I wish engine swaps didnt cost like 10k, I would drive an s54 sedan any day over an M

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[YoitsTmac]

I wish engine swaps didnt cost like 10k, I would drive an s54 sedan any day over an M

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+1. I think for DIY you could probably do an S54 swap pretty cheap if you can buy an entire car from copart. The swap itself for S54 is pretty easy in my opinion.

edit: I think the cars go for under $5k and there's plenty of extra stuff to sell.

[az3579]

+1. I think for DIY you could probably do an S54 swap pretty cheap if you can buy an entire car from copart. The swap itself for S54 is pretty easy in my opinion.

edit: I think the cars go for under $5k and there's plenty of extra stuff to sell.


But labor is insanely expensive.

[DeathTrap]

If you’d settle for N55 it’s probably relatively feasible. Integration of the CAS has been proven to integrate with E46 body electronics. The E9x cluster I hear fits in the E46 housing relatively well. If you grab the automatic, the transmission computer for N54 was integrated into the transmission, I’m sure it’s the same for N55.

I love thinking of unique projects like this. My wallet is the limit.I was thinking something completely unrealistic, foolish, and just a total bad idea...N73. They literally go for around $1k. It'd be a pretty ornament tho....

I hadn't considered the S55. That would be an insane swap. Hmmmm

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[ComradeNick]

+1. I think for DIY you could probably do an S54 swap pretty cheap if you can buy an entire car from copart. The swap itself for S54 is pretty easy in my opinion.

edit: I think the cars go for under $5k and there's plenty of extra stuff to sell.Yeah AZ's right on this one, parts are not the issue. The labor to extract, R&R and then make modifications to have the engine work properly including a computer flash are what bring the price up. On top of that you have to do significant reinforcement and upgrades to the subframe, clutch and brakes to handle the additional power.

Also non of this would be CARB legal so that would just be another headache


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[YoitsTmac]

I was thinking something completely unrealistic, foolish, and just a total bad idea...N73. They literally go for around $1k. It'd be a pretty ornament tho....

I hadn't considered the S55. That would be an insane swap. Hmmmm
The hard part about that is literally having it fit in the engine bay and finding a transmission that fits. If V12’s follow the same BMW principle as BMW’s I6’s (that the transmission mating patterns are the same), there is someone who offers an adapter plate for a transaxle for the old 8 series V12. I agree though that would be an insane insane project.

For S55, you may like this (however this is likely standalone): https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQtRmeA0Mv/


Yeah AZ's right on this one, parts are not the issue. The labor to extract, R&R and then make modifications to have the engine work properly including a computer flash are what bring the price up. On top of that you have to do significant reinforcement and upgrades to the subframe, clutch and brakes to handle the additional power.

Also non of this would be CARB legal so that would just be another headache

There’s a carb legal E46 S65 and a carb legal E36 N55. I think he goes by caleem, but someone did a carb legal S54 323i with no chassis modification. (If carb means can be smogged and passed for registration in California.)

Yeah, labor would kill the cost, I’m talking about a DIY project. But I don’t see why the chassis needs reinforcement beyond, typical subframe. People supercharge E46 M3’s without additional reinforcement.

I haven’t looked into engines beyond E9x, but every engine after about 2006 and prior to roughly 2011 just wants CAS, the DME, and specifically in N55’s case - the climate control buttons on CAN or else the electric fan runs at 100% all the time. My friend said for one of his old E39’s he made a stand-alone fan that kicked up from another sensor pretty cheaply so hardly even that is necessary.

If the automatic works, the manual definitely would too. No ABS or DSC but the emission equipment would be getting readings from all the sensors it wants to see

All I6’s from BMW mate to any other I6 transmissions AFAIK. So you could even use a ZHP trans, Z4M trans, or the M3 trans. Then your engine placement would be based on where it ends up with the trans hooked up, but probably would be fairly natural as it’s another I6 with similar dimensions.

I feel the electronics are what scare people from even imagining these projects, but all they really want is the CAS and DME, and the emission equipment would work as if it’s the original car. You’d need to make a custom mount to weld in some plates for engine mounts, maybe massage the frame rails (as was necessary for the N55 in E36), but that’s really it.

To be clear, I’m a 21 year old business student that hasn’t done an engine swap, so put me in my place if I’m wrong. But I’ve witnessed some insane engine swaps online and in person. And even though I’m in finals week, I spent about 35 hours last week reading about these systems as I was looking into retrofitting “active seats” and doing further research on my comfort access E9x keyless start retrofit into my E46.

[DeathTrap]

The hard part about that is literally having it fit in the engine bay and finding a transmission that fits. If V12’s follow the same BMW principle as BMW’s I6’s (that the transmission mating patterns are the same), there is someone who offers an adapter plate for a transaxle for the old 8 series V12. I agree though that would be an insane insane project.

For S55, you may like this (however this is likely standalone): https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQtRmeA0Mv/

I feel the electronics are what scare people from even imagining these projects, but all they really want is the CAS and DME, and the emission equipment would work as if it’s the original car. You’d need to make a custom mount to weld in some plates for engine mounts, maybe massage the frame rails (as was necessary for the N55 in E36), but that’s really it.

To be clear, I’m a 21 year old business student that hasn’t done an engine swap, so put me in my place if I’m wrong. But I’ve witnessed some insane engine swaps online and in person. And even though I’m in finals week, I spent about 35 hours last week reading about these systems as I was looking into retrofitting “active seats” and doing further research on my comfort access E9x keyless start retrofit into my E46.

Yer a youngin lol. I can't talk, I'll be 30 this year. I've just been doing imaginary builds for about 9 years more.

So the good thing about the N73 is you don't technically *need* an intake manifold and throttle body. I could grab some stainless/CF tubes and fab up a quick set of ITBs which would cut the height down a LOT. It's not very wide, I'd say it's narrower than any BMW V8. For reference an LQ4=LS1 is about 630mm wide. According to this guy from Reddit, the widest point of the N74 is 625 mm. I'd assume the N73 isn't too far off. The rest of the engine is around 525mm wide. Not bad right?

Length...a bit longer than a straight 6. From belts to backplate 810mm

Height, about 670 mm. LS1 is about 700. Dimensionally, it should work...AND the oil pan sump is in the right spot compared to the older M7x V12.

Trans is a toss up. I think it doesn't follow any specific pattern based on comparing images across the internets. Maybe the V8 trans can be slightly modified? The N73 is based heavily on the N62.

Electronics aren't an issue, to me at least. The CAS doesn't really care about too much, if you feed it just enough signals to be happy I think it'll work. Ironically, I spent almost all Saturday researching the keylessGO/comfort access system. Feel free to PM me if you want to throw ideas around.

[YoitsTmac]

Yer a youngin lol. I can't talk, I'll be 30 this year. I've just been doing imaginary builds for about 9 years more.

So the good thing about the N73 is you don't technically *need* an intake manifold and throttle body. I could grab some stainless/CF tubes and fab up a quick set of ITBs which would cut the height down a LOT. It's not very wide, I'd say it's narrower than any BMW V8. For reference an LQ4=LS1 is about 630mm wide. According to this guy from Reddit, the widest point of the N74 is 625 mm. I'd assume the N73 isn't too far off. The rest of the engine is around 525mm wide. Not bad right?

Length...a bit longer than a straight 6. From belts to backplate 810mm

Height, about 670 mm. LS1 is about 700. Dimensionally, it should work...AND the oil pan sump is in the right spot compared to the older M7x V12.

Trans is a toss up. I think it doesn't follow any specific pattern based on comparing images across the internets. Maybe the V8 trans can be slightly modified? The N73 is based heavily on the N62.

Electronics aren't an issue, to me at least. The CAS doesn't really care about too much, if you feed it just enough signals to be happy I think it'll work. Ironically, I spent almost all Saturday researching the keylessGO/comfort access system. Feel free to PM me if you want to throw ideas around.

Love this, great read. The S85 (although granted is very closely related to) and the S65 shared the same transmission mounting design, from what I've read. Perhaps BMW has swayed away from V12 specific mounts to cut costs. Now you got me damn curious. Where did you find engine dimensions? I legitimately want to try to N55 swap my E46 once I get a career - I'll roomie over renting my own place to do it if I have to. Dimensions of BMW motors is something I struggle finding.

I'm so so happy to hear I'm not the only one looking into this. For what it's worth, it's been done. Definitely going to throw you a PM.

[DeathTrap]

Love this, great read. The S85 (although granted is very closely related to) and the S65 shared the same transmission mounting design, from what I've read. Perhaps BMW has swayed away from V12 specific mounts to cut costs. Now you got me damn curious. Where did you find engine dimensions? I legitimately want to try to N55 swap my E46 once I get a career - I'll roomie over renting my own place to do it if I have to. Dimensions of BMW motors is something I struggle finding.

I'm so so happy to hear I'm not the only one looking into this. For what it's worth, it's been done. Definitely going to throw you a PM.N74 dimensions I found here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/BmwTech/comments/7690sw/engine_dimensions/

And I believe the e60/e90 CAS will interface with the V12s DME which is even more motivation to try this out!

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[YoitsTmac]

N74 dimensions I found here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/BmwTech/comments/7690sw/engine_dimensions/

And I believe the e60/e90 CAS will interface with the V12s DME which is even more motivation to try this out!

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Can CAS modules be paired to different DME’s? I thought they both had to be from the same car to allow for crank much like EWS?

[DeathTrap]

Can CAS modules be paired to different DME’s? I thought they both had to be from the same car to allow for crank much like EWS?I believe if the DME is virgin, then yes. Otherwise no.

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[YoitsTmac]

I believe if the DME is virgin, then yes. Otherwise no.

Can you virginize a DME?

[DeathTrap]

'I' can't, at least not at the moment. But it is possible and has been done using a BDM tool.

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[704sw]

I know the answer is “yes,” but just want someone to verify: the transmission input shaft spins even in neutral as long as the clutch isn’t depressed, correct?

I think I’ve narrowed down the ticking sound I’ve been bitching about since installing the Valeo SMF clutch kit as being the throwout bearing, and I’m trying to confirm. The ticking sound has gotten worse in the last few months so I need to address it soon. I assume I just got a bad bearing, or Valeo’s QC isn’t great for that part, because Vas described a similar sound.

[san]

I know the answer is “yes,” but just want someone to verify: the transmission input shaft spins even in neutral as long as the clutch isn’t depressed, correct?

I think I’ve narrowed down the ticking sound I’ve been bitching about since installing the Valeo SMF clutch kit as being the throwout bearing, and I’m trying to confirm. The ticking sound has gotten worse in the last few months so I need to address it soon. I assume I just got a bad bearing, or Valeo’s QC isn’t great for that part, because Vas described a similar sound.

I would think so, yes...


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[ZHPizza]

Just finished my first autocross that had several long sweeping turns and was getting an awful knock after runs. I let it sit for 20 mins and added half a quart of oil and it settled out, but would come back after every run. I assume it was an issue of oil starvation since it went away after some time, so

1. Does that sound like oil starvation to you kids and

2. Am I gonna have to baffle this bitch up?

Edit: nvm it's normal even with the extra half quart

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[Sockethead]

I know the answer is “yes,” but just want someone to verify: the transmission input shaft spins even in neutral as long as the clutch isn’t depressed, correct?

I think I’ve narrowed down the ticking sound I’ve been bitching about since installing the Valeo SMF clutch kit as being the throwout bearing, and I’m trying to confirm. The ticking sound has gotten worse in the last few months so I need to address it soon. I assume I just got a bad bearing, or Valeo’s QC isn’t great for that part, because Vas described a similar sound.

The throwout bearing only spins when the clutch is engaged

[az3579]

Just finished my first autocross that had several long sweeping turns and was getting an awful knock after runs. I let it sit for 20 mins and added half a quart of oil and it settled out, but would come back after every run. I assume it was an issue of oil starvation since it went away after some time, so

1. Does that sound like oil starvation to you kids and

2. Am I gonna have to baffle this bitch up?

Edit: nvm it's normal even with the extra half quart

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ezhpmafia%2Ecom%2F forums%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D9612&share_tid=9612&share_fid=14392&share_type=tKnocking is not normal, but loud ticking is. Yes, it is indeed oil starvation, and happens to a variety of BMW models. Some people say the trick is to pour an extra half to one whole quart in over full to mitigate it, but makes some people uncomfortable doing so.

That is one of the reasons I don't auto-x anymore.

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[stephenkirsh]

Just finished my first autocross that had several long sweeping turns and was getting an awful knock after runs. I let it sit for 20 mins and added half a quart of oil and it settled out, but would come back after every run. I assume it was an issue of oil starvation since it went away after some time, so

1. Does that sound like oil starvation to you kids and

2. Am I gonna have to baffle this bitch up?

Edit: nvm it's normal even with the extra half quart

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ezhpmafia%2Ecom%2F forums%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D9612&share_tid=9612&share_fid=14392&share_type=t

Yup, these engines tick like mad after autox

[NYRhockey]

Knocking is not normal, but loud ticking is. Yes, it is indeed oil starvation, and happens to a variety of BMW models. Some people say the trick is to pour an extra half to one whole quart in over full to mitigate it, but makes some people uncomfortable doing so.

That is one of the reasons I don't auto-x anymore.

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hey BP, you around this week? still want to check out why my mpg is that of a mid-size suv :)

[az3579]

hey BP, you around this week? still want to check out why my mpg is that of a mid-size suv :)

Yep, I'll be around.

[Prestovie]

Taking my car into the local dealer to have oil done this Thursday, but figured I'd ask here before I brought it in.
I just noticed late last week that my passenger side floor mat and carpet were soaked, causing a pretty nauseating smell in the cab, and I can't figure out for the life of me where the water is coming from. At first I thought an AC vent was dripping but couldn't find any wet sources in the footwell. Figured it may be a seal but all around the door and in the door jam the weather seals are plush. My sunroof has been broken for over a year and I couldn't imagine how water would reach the footwell from roof, let alone now after it has never happened before.
My brother suggested it might be a clogged sunroof drain(?) but I'm not sure where that would be to even inspect, plus I can't even open my sunroof right now.
Any ideas?

[johnrando]

No idea. Dealer oil changes are expensive, do you have a local indy who can do it?

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[704sw]

Any ideas?

Possibly vapor barrier. When that happened to my X3 I left a boxfan in the floorboard overnight and it was totally dry by morning with no smell.